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DarkdawnJay KristoffThe Nevernight Chronicle, book 3

Characters in Darkdawn

6 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Mia Corvere

    A bisexual assassin of the Red Church seeking vengeance for her murdered family, accompanied by shadow daemons that feed on her fear.

    Also in Nevernight, Godsgrave

Antagonists

  • Julius Scaeva

    The Republic's ruling Consul and Mia's nemesis, a shrewd political mastermind nearing total control of Itreya.

    Also in Nevernight

Supporting characters

  • Ashlinn Järnheim

    A former Red Church acolyte and accomplished thief who becomes Mia's partner and, by this book, her lover.

    Also in Godsgrave

  • Mercurio

    The retired assassin who raised Mia and trained her for the Red Church, now held captive by her enemies.

    Also in Nevernight, Godsgrave

  • Jonnen

    Mia's younger brother, caught in the middle of her fight with the Republic's ruling consul.

  • Mister Kindly

    A shadow-entity shaped like a cat who has fed on Mia's fear since childhood, leaving her nearly fearless.

    Also in Nevernight