Urgolais warlock and canny trickster. Zorc is a relic from a former time. One of the hated Urgolais warlocks almost destroyed in the ruinous war with their golden brethren, the Aralais. Zorc survived and readdresses some myths surrounding his people and why they’re so despised. He joins Garland and Dunrae Tarn in their fight to reclaim the missing the bow. Zorc’s knowledge of dark sorcery proves invaluable against the servants of Graywash Hall.
The former Tseole horse-thief becomes Tam’s friend. Stogi has a wry sense of humor and accepts most things as fate. He loves Tai Pei who doesn’t seem to like him. He hates water and finds himself stuck in the middle of the ocean. Stogi plays a key part in the struggle against the master of Graywash Hall.
Freed from the mines, this slave and former scion of the once exalted House Vayn is an unaccomplished warrior. Tai Pei carries a kariya––a slim Jian type sword that only Shen assassin may use. She plays a key part in the last events after the attack on Graywash Hall. Despite what he thinks, she is fond of Stogi. Tai Pei also possesses some basic sorcery skills and had schooling in the alchemy arts at House Zayn academy. [...]
Six of the Legends feature Corin an Fol. The Mercenary Trilogy tells of his years serving in the Wolf Regiment and Silon the Merchant, mostly in Permio. The following three books (The Crystal Crown Trilogy) tell of Corin’s part in the war with Caswallon, the Sorcerer. A man of mystery. On the surface, he appears a moody, distant character. With thuggish tendencies and bad temper. Deep inside, he’s a good person. That side of his character develops in his [...]
Queen of Kelwyn. First appears in The Mercenary Trilogy but stars as one of the principal characters of the Crystal Crown Trilogy. Ariane is headstrong and passionate. A leader. Known for her impatience and abrupt manner. Trained to fight by the king’s guard. Foul-mouthed, she’s courageous but impulsive. Also has a stubborn streak like her father, King Nogel. Ariane is one of the few people to stand up to Caswallon the Sorcerer.
Corin’s employer after leaving the Wolves. A wealthy and successful merchant, but spends most of his time scheming and working as a spy for the High King, and later Queen Ariane. Clever and devious, he’s one of the first to suspect Caswallon’s treachery in Kelthaine. Persuades Corin to join her rebels and take up against Caswallon.
The Duke of Morwella’s aloof daughter has many secrets. She is kind, but prone to moods. She falls for Corin after they meet, as he’s so unlike any other she’s known. The mystery surrounding her mother’s death haunts Shallan, and revelations about her real father lead to profound discoveries. She is an accomplished archer.
Barin of Valkador is a household name in Ansu. A renown voyager in his later years and the Jarle of the island king, Valkador. A proud Northman who loves his wife and two daughters but spends most of his time at sea. His ship––the Starlight Wanderer––is key in saving Ariane from Crenna and plays a big part in the war against Caswallon. Barin is mostly a cheerful soul. Huge and strong, a champion arm wrestler and ferocious drinker. His best [...]
As a boy, Cale crept out from the slums of Kelthara. He’s a rogue and vagabond thief with a good heart. Has a glib tongue and adores Ariane who adopts him as a stray. Later, he becomes more or less respectable and takes part in the war against Caswallon. After the Happening, adult Cale serves the new High King as Captain of Guard at Car Carranis.
Rael started out as a violent gang leader and smuggler in Crenna. Eventually caught and tortured and maimed by the island’s ruler, he escapes and wreaks a terrible revenge on his enemy. He usurps Crenna and soon gets a name as the most feared Pirate Prince in the west. He allies with Caswallon and acts as his hatchet man. Rumors abound he handled the High King’s murder. Rael’s real identity lies hidden. Sometimes goes by the pseudonym Keel. [...]
