A centuries-old Faerie warrior and Aelin’s husband, Rowan is known for his silver hair and green eyes, as well as his ability to shape-shift into a white hawk.

The primary antagonist, a Valg king with a human disguise, is driven by a desire for domination and the retrieval of the Wyrdkeys.

An ancient Valg queen characterized by her manipulative powers and connection to spiderlike creatures, Maeve is a key villain with deep ties to Fae disguises.

A golden-haired Fae warrior nicknamed the Lion of Doranelle, he is known for his honor and fatherly connection to Aedion.

A dark-haired, humorous member of the Cadre able to shift into a white wolf, Fenrys is fiercely loyal and deeply affected by his twin brother’s fate.

A powerful and brooding Demi-Fae warrior, his journey is marked by a strive for redemption and love.

The deuteragonist and King of Adarlan with dark hair and sapphire eyes, Dorian wields powerful magic and a truth-telling sword.

A fierce and moon-haired witch leader, her story involves bridging divides between rival witch clans.

The fearless golden-haired commander and cousin to Aelin, Aedion plays a key role in the battles for Terrasen.

A shape-shifter with emerald eyes, once a rival to Aelin, now a loyal ally and friend with a complex past.

Known for her cunning and strategic mind, Elide is integral to defeating antagonistic forces within the narrative.

A warrior queen with roots in the Silent Assassins, Ansel offers a tentative alliance and unique tally to the protagonist’s group.

The Pirate Lord with a tumultuous history with the protagonist, he navigates alliances amidst complex past dealings.

A powerful healer from the Southern Continent, she plays a significant role as a supportive character aiding her allies.

The Hand of the King, operating partially in a wheelchair due to an injury, provides strategic alliances and support.

A twin to Connal and part of Maeve’s cadre, he is characterized by dark hair and bronze skin with significant battles with personal trauma.