Characters

Halandil Fang and Thaisha Lloy’s eldest son, Shadia’s brother and a promising soldier studying under Sir Julien Davinos.

Thjazi Fang’s estranged wife, a noblewoman connected to House Royce who continued loving him throughout their separation.

A proud and disciplined Arcane Marshal who secretly helps Thjazi Fang prepare for an escape from the gallows.

A masked figure who moves comfortably through noble circles and maintained private dealings with Thjazi Fang.

A former member of the Torn Banner who supplied the wagon intended for Thjazi Fang’s escape.

A sallow-faced associate of Murray and Thjazi who deals in unusual materials, including collections of skulls.

A successful human merchant, Hero’s mother and a familiar member of Halandil Fang’s extended family.

One of Tyranny’s demonic siblings and a disciplined Aspirant of the Candescent Creed.

An associate who informs the Photarch that Wicander has been making inquiries concerning Thjazi Fang.

One of Azune Nayar’s Enquirers, who helps deliver Thjazi Fang’s body to the Fang home.

An older orc gentleman who waits beneath the Guardian Wall as his brother Thjazi is brought to execution.

The young half-orc daughter of Halandil Fang and Elodie.

One of Azune Nayar’s Enquirers, who helps deliver Thjazi Fang’s body to the Fang home.

An older nobleman who congratulates Julien Davinos after Thjazi’s execution.

A weathered bounty hunter and former companion of Thjazi, Thimble, Teor, and Azune who travels with the enormous wolf Wulferic.

An ancient orcish warrior, former commander of the Torn Banner and old companion of Thjazi Fang.

A colourful dwarven arcanist associated with the Penteveral and the magical underworld surrounding Thjazi Fang.

A nervous young man who participated in the failed attempt to rescue Thjazi and travels with a strange fox-like companion named Pin.

An older orc, close friend and business partner of Halandil Fang who helps the family receive mourners after Thjazi’s death.

The driver who brings Wicander Halovar and Tyranny to the Fang home and is attacked by a magpie outside the Farramh.

Halandil Fang’s young daughter, who prepares the family home for Thjazi’s Farramh while grieving her uncle.

A stern knight of House Davinos who captured Thjazi at Maharlian Falls and accompanies Aranessa to the Farramh.

Teor Pridesire’s missing younger brother, who was supposed to participate in the attempt to rescue Thjazi Fang.

An arcanist associated with Murray and the magical underworld surrounding Thjazi Fang.

A towering lion-like Vanguard Marshal and veteran of the Falconer’s Rebellion who returns to Dol-Makjar with questions about Thjazi’s execution.

A powerful orc with a druidic connection, a member of the Lloy family and Shadia Fang’s mother.

The authoritative leader of the Candescent Creed, Wicander Halovar’s grandmother and a central figure in the decision to execute Thjazi Fang.

A pixie adventurer and longtime companion of Thjazi Fang who prepared the magical glyph intended to help him escape execution.

Halandil Fang’s brother, a handsome and defiant orc brought under heavy guard to the gallows beneath the Guardian Wall.

A boar-headed beastfolk warrior and veteran of the old Torn Banner who attends Thjazi Fang’s Farramh.

A newly arrived demon and Aspirant of the Candescent Creed whose unusual humour and impulsive behaviour repeatedly unsettle Wicander.

A tiny gnome wearing a crooked top hat and numerous bracelets who attends Thjazi Fang’s Farramh.

An ancient, scarred elven Sister of Sylandri who crosses the Mournvale seeking the stolen Stone of Nightsong.

A nervous young noble of House Halovar who arrives at Thjazi’s Farramh carrying the executed man’s final personal effect.