Melinoe, as a child, showed the ability to take flight, which wasn't normal for the usual featherling. Soon they discovered she was the next incarnation of the god-hybrid Tonn. Her upbringing was thus strict, hard, and traumatizing. She attended the academy in Zuma, and barely got a glimpse at the outside world. Her family was rid of this world, as she should have no weakness.
Despite her violent upbringing, Malinoe is a traditional, noble, and motherly figure (to some). One simply does not get to see this side when on the battlefield. She is a skilled warrior, perhaps one of the best. She has spent more than 10 years in war already and is very focused on her country. Despite this, she still managed to figure out a way to take a break from warfare every so often. If you're lucky, you might catch her in the forests or soaring through the skies once per two months.