Tarene was unaware that she was prophesied to be the Designate, a being of great power. Her people were wiped out by Thanos, who sought to use the prophecy to destroy all life, by forcing Tarene's tears to fill the cosmic artifact known as the Ruins, which would release enough energy to destroy half the universe. Thor rescued her and caused Thanos to lose control and be destroyed.

Tarene was given to the care of the Recorder and Tana Nile of Rigel, but grew bored and used her power as the Designate to transform herself into an Asgardian-like form and create a Mjolnir-like hammer.

Arriving on Earth, she allied herself with a reluctant Thor and adventured by his side for a time. In the process, she discovered that her vast cosmic power as the Designate was gone, and she was stuck in her Thor girl form with only her Asgardian powers. She also assumes hte identity of Tara Olson and attempts to learn about the mortal world. When Asgard is destroyed in the latest cycle of Ragnarok, she registers as a superhero and joins the Initiative.

At the Initiative training base, he latest MVP clone goes insane after having the Tactigon attached to him and goes on a rampage. Tarene who is visiting Trauma in the medical area of the base hears the noise from the battles going on and takes Trauma with her to investigate while telling Cloud 9 that she will only get in the way and has her warn the others. Tarene and Trauma find the MVP clone who is now going by the name K.I.A. and accuses Trauma for his death. Just as he is about to shoot him Tarene steps in the way and takes the blast which cause severe damage to her body.

Alternate Realities

Earth-3515

In the reality known as The Reigning Tarene was known as Spirit of the Jewel.