Initially a communal Mexican woman captured by the Apaches, she is spared from being sold and instead integrated into the tribe. She defies tradition by being trained as a warrior, nurses Luke back to health, and supports Mangas throughout the war.
Luke's romantic interest in Riva is unrequited and blocked by Mangas.
Mangas takes Riva as his wife, defying Apache custom to elevate her status.
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