The Characters

A noblewoman who dreams of adventure! Sora Fallcrest is unexpectedly kidnapped at her Blooming Ceremony by an assassin on the run. Spunky and intelligent, she begins her coming-of-age journey a bit entitled and naive to the world, but that soon changes as she learns and adapts to new situations along her adventure.

A dangerous assassin, Viper is a trained killer and a man of few words. He kidnaps Sora from her Blooming ceremony after seeing her Cat's-Eye necklace. By kidnapping her, he makes a desperate bid to save his own life, only to find himself transformed by the young woman's courage and purity of heart. Now he will do anything to protect her.

Volcrian survived the murder of his brother, Etienne, only to swear vengeance upon the killer. His thirst for revenge is as relentless as his grief. In his desperation, he has turned to the forbidden black-blooded magic of his Wulven race. He tracks the assassin, Viper, across mountain and river, refusing to rest until the killer is brought to justice.

Dorian loves a good game of cards! This quirky thief and vagabond meets Sora in the first book, Sora's Quest, and quickly becomes her friend. Beneath Dorian's biting sarcasm is a heart of gold and a telling sadness. As one of the last of his Race, there are times it seems like his quick humor is hiding deeper feelings underneath the surface.

Burn is a giant Wulven mercenary! His intimidating size is offset by his calm, steady demeanor. He sees the best in everyone, and his compassion is a strong rock of support for Sora as she embarks on her first quest. He meets Sora in the first book, Sora's Quest, and helps show her the ropes of life on the road.

"Red-Handed Ferran" is a treasure hunter and an old friend of Lorianne, Sora's mother. He traveled the world in his youth, hunting down ancient treasures from the War of the Races, but he squandered his money on drink and gambling. He and Lorianne are reunited in Book 2, Viper's Creed, where he is keen to rekindle their friendship.

Lorianne is Sora's mother and a Healer living on the lower plains in the Kingdom of Err. She learned her Healing craft from the royal seminary school in the City of Crowns. Strong, independent and intelligent, she and Sora embody many of the same traits. After reuniting with her daughter, she teaches Sora a lot about the Healing arts.

Cerastes takes over as the main villain after Book 3, Volcrian's Hunt. Leader of a notorious cult called The Shade, he is also Crash's original teacher and a Grandmaster of terrible power. Cerastes has made it his sole purpose to resurrect the Dark God and open the Seventh Gate, leading to the destruction of the world.

A seraph of immense power, Caprion joins Sora's part in Book 3, Volcrian's Hunt. As Viper's rival, and due to his aloof stature, it's difficult to tell who's side he's really on. Caprion's Wings is the exciting novella of how he became a seraph, and his special friendship with a girl of the Sixth Race named Moss.