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Empire of SandTasha SuriThe Books of Ambha, book 1

Characters in Empire of Sand

5 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Mehr

    Illegitimate daughter of a governor with Amrithi blood, measured and persistent, whose strength is kindness.

  • Amun (Books of Ambha)

    A scarred, withdrawn mystic bound to the Maha since childhood, who becomes Mehr's husband.

Antagonists

  • Maha (Books of Ambha)

    The ancient, feared ruler of the Empire who controls his mystics through binding vows.

Supporting characters

  • Maryam (Books of Ambha)

    Mehr's Ambhan stepmother, cruel to Mehr but devoted to her own daughter.

  • Arwa (Books of Ambha)

    Mehr's younger sister, whom Mehr acts to protect.