Yevan · Knight · Commander
Tarimev Riswaell
A farmer who follows a childhood dream and becomes a warrior feared across Lotine.
Heroes, rulers and legends
Characters
Knights and warrior queens. Pirates and sorcerers. Old friends, uneasy allies and an enemy who has shaped generations of war.
A spoiler-light guide
The people who carry the fate of Lotine.
The saga begins with a handful of young recruits and expands into a continent-spanning alliance. Explore every featured character in one place, then filter the cast by role, homeland or faction.
31illustrated characters
4books in the main saga
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Choose an allegiance.
Some loyalties overlap. A knight may become a prince; a Marçhal may become part of a tribe; an orc may stand against the Crater.
Role
Nation or faction
31 characters shown
The central figures
Every major character, together.
Kings, queens, warriors, pirates, sorcerers, scouts and allies from across Lotine appear in one unified directory.
Prince · Knight · General
Torvald Storheam
Tarimev’s closest friend, whose path leads from the training yard to the command of nations.
Queen · Warrior · Mother
Ebbina Meddos
The Warrior-Queen of Yevant, as formidable in command as she is with a spear.
Grandmaster · Sorcerer · Scholar
Imre Rein
Tarimev’s oldest friend and the magical leader charged with protecting the whole of Lotine.
Pirate King · Captain · Adventurer
Daykon Edmonds
A legendary sailor whose past is entwined with the oldest conflict in the series.
Orc Overlord · Conqueror
Kradak
An ancient orc whose ambition has shaped wars, nations and generations of suffering.
Queen of Worthervir
Cayte Sunovren
A compassionate royal and capable diplomat who carries the weight of the kingdom while its armies are away.
Yevanti Commander
Kadris
Tarimev’s trusted right hand: proud of what the Yevanti have become, but never afraid to question his leader.
Yevanti Prince · Warrior
Hodrin Meddos
Ebbina’s brother, a fierce Yevanti warrior and one of the people who helps Tarimev find his place within the tribe.
Protectorate Leader
Alkin Domis
A disciplined knight and proven commander entrusted with leading Worthervir’s most elite fighting unit.
Elite Warrior
Hirok Nentes
A calm and exceptionally dangerous fighter whose skill has earned him a place among the Protectorate.
Heavy Fighter
Skurst Ranes
A towering swordsman whose strength, shield work and knowledge of black powder make him invaluable.
Marçhal Ambassador
Meyra Neyçhone
A red-haired Marçhal who becomes a trusted adviser to Ebbina and a beloved part of the royal family in Qoan.
Pirate Captain
Kotryn Beylee
Captain of the Obsidian Robin, a sharp tactician equally at home commanding a deck or fighting in the streets.
Pirate Captain
Aylu Thorne
Captain of the Silver Eagle and a dependable ally to Daykon, carrying one of the sacred gems into war.
Elven Infiltrator
Kaela Vireth
A former spy whose speed, stealth and rooftop skills give the Protectorate an edge inside occupied cities.
Oasis Warrior
Gharuk Steeljaw
A hammer-wielding orc whose strength and authority help unite fighters who once stood on opposite sides.
Ancient Sorcerer
Nomaran
An elderly elf mage, former adventurer and guardian of the hidden city that offers Lotine an unexpected alliance.
Orc Diplomat
Tar’lokh
A leader of the Oasis orcs who seeks a future based on diplomacy, cooperation and freedom from Kradak.
General of the Knights
Roskin
The veteran soldier whose recommendation first opens the gates of Alerill’s army to Tarimev.
Marçhal Blademaster
Bergan
A battle-tested Marçhal, trusted adviser and one of the Order’s most experienced warriors.
Royal Adviser
Nashen
Ebbina’s perceptive adviser, responsible for the practical work of defending, supplying and rebuilding Qoan.
King of Worthervir
Occime Sunovren
A veteran king whose warmth and experience are tested when peace gives way to a war spanning all of Lotine.
Yevanti Elder
Raimas Zadrin
A respected elder whose humour, perspective and affection for his people make him an enduring presence in Qoan.
Army Commander
Telin Zari
Torvald’s dependable second-in-command during the final campaigns to reclaim Nargond and the Warred Desert.
High General
General Barra
Worthervir’s senior military commander, an experienced strategist entrusted with the kingdom’s armies in wartime.
Grandmaster of the Marçhals
Grandmaster Bromel
The formidable leader of the Marçhal Order, carrying powers and responsibilities known to few outside its highest ranks.
Master Blacksmith
Grazan
Alerill’s blue-haired blacksmith, loyal friend and craftsman whose work follows the heroes onto countless battlefields.
Protectorate Scout
Jova
A sharp-eyed scout who joins the Protectorate as it prepares to infiltrate occupied Kigveath.
Knight Trainer
Sergeant Koln
The scarred veteran who trains Tarimev, Torvald and the recruits, teaching them what service and survival truly require.
Protectorate Fighter
Narox
A resourceful soldier whose steady courage and determination earn him a place among Torvald’s elite warriors.
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Bonds that endure
Relationships shape the war.
The series is driven as much by friendship, family and trust as it is by armies and magic.
Tarimev & Torvald
Two recruits from different worlds become inseparable friends, even as duty carries them onto separate battlefields.
Tarimev & Ebbina
Their relationship is founded on equality. They lead, fight and raise a family without asking either to become less than they are.
Tarimev & Imre
A friendship formed in Burtop survives distance, transformation and the different burdens of steel and magic.
Daykon’s Captains
Daykon, Aylu and Kotryn command very different ships, but together they make the Free Islands a force no empire can ignore.
Meet them in the story
Begin with The Trials of Knights.
The first novel introduces Tarimev, Torvald, Ebbina and Imre before the war reshapes every corner of Lotine.