Let me just save her sanity for a second: There are always examples throughout sentient creature's history of females, despite the majority being suppressed, to rise above the top. Let's use Eleanor Roosevelt as an example - She was the role model for women around the globe, despite the oppression. I see no reason that Fallen can't behave the same. And lets be real, not many Fallen barons are female. Not many vandals are female, nor dregs. It actually makes a lot of sense, and it shows the individuality of the Eliksni people. They are not mindless, a statistic to be considered. They think for themselves, and do often follow everyone else, but this is not always the case.