Meet the Thornbound
Bound by ancient powers, driven by desire and destiny
Lyrix Vireya
LIHR-iks ver-RAY-uh
An assassin bound to the Order by duty, Lyrix has lived her life in shadow. Her mission: infiltrate Caer Luthar and eliminate its warlord. It should be simple. It won't be.
Kael Thorne
KAYL THORN
Warlord of Caer Luthar and the Dominion's undefeated general. He should see the mysterious woman who enters his city as a threat. He doesn't.
Ashedan
An investigator and tracker who works for the Flame Circle, sent after a woman the sisters want found. He arrives at the gates of Caer Luthar asking questions.
Lady Elaran
High Priestess of the Flame Circle and a seat on the Crown Council. Her order is religious zealots with political influence, and she claims religious authority over any unified rule of the Dominion.
Envar
The old scholar of Caer Luthar, who keeps his research in the lower archives. He has studied the Thornbound for forty years and says he still understands only pieces.
Jalen
Seven years with the Order of the Chain, assigned to Lyrix for instruction because of their similar backgrounds. She is Lyrix's partner on the contract that takes them to Caer Luthar.
Nyra
A skilled assassin, trained by Thalen Irro. She is sent ahead to track her targets and report what she finds.
Thalen Irro
A general of the Dominion and Lord of Skyhold, the mountain fortress that commands five thousand troops. He trained Kael Thorne in tactics, and he is the only person on the Crown Council that Kael truly trusts.
Toban
Envar's assistant, a young priest out of the lower archives where Envar keeps his research. He is learning the work Envar has spent forty years on.
Vessira
Exiled from Caer Luthar after committing a major crime. The exile was her punishment, and she is finding her way back.
New in Gods and Blood
Eight new names join the saga
Garrick
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Lia
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Nace
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Nico
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Thyra
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Tomas
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Zoeya
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