@SpectresValkyrie
Polgara's design took me some time. I wanted her to reflect both her old design and elements that I wanted to bring in - I wanted her to look open and friendly, and I definitely wanted her to be recognizable, but also to have beautiful curls.
Also, Polgara probably wouldn't have gone with such a harsh confinement, but under the circumstances it was the best that Molpe could do. She has been trained as a princess, not a Provider, and at times it definitely shows. Polgara will be able to do her best by Anikka, and I think that while the confinement is technically a punishment, having Polgara for a companion will be very good for Anikka.
@MrsRacooney
Polgara has always been very wise in choosing directions for the children she takes care of. She knows very well that at the moment Anikka must feel less important than she ever has in her life, and so she wants to reinforce some good ideals while impressing on her that she can be of use and be important to the tribe as well.
Ouroboros is one of those cool mythological creatures, and all the current tribes are named after myths. Sirena is named after Sirens, Hesperia after the Hesperids, Ouroboros after the snake that devours itself, and the Isle of Metis after Metis, mother of Athena and Zeus' first wife. Technically, Metis turned into a fly, but I think I've read translations where she's a bee, so that's where that comes from.
