Forest of a Thousand Lanterns
Forest of a Thousand LanternsJulie C. DaoRise of the Empress, book 1
Characters in Forest of a Thousand Lanterns
6 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Xifeng
An eighteen-year-old peasant girl told she is destined to become Empress; she rises to become the Evil Queen.
Antagonists
Lady Sun
The emperor's favourite concubine and an obstacle to Xifeng's rise.
Supporting characters
Guma
Xifeng's cruel aunt, who raised her, practises blood magic and read her destiny in the cards.
Wei
Xifeng's childhood sweetheart, who wants a quiet life with her.
Kang
A palace eunuch who helps Xifeng at court.
Emperor Jun
The ruler of Feng Lu whom Xifeng must win over.