Characters in Lord of Shadows

Emma Carstairs

A skilled Shadowhunter raised at the Los Angeles Institute who wields the sword Cortana.

Also in Queen of Air and Darkness

Julian Blackthorn

Emma's parabatai and an artist who looks after his younger siblings.

Also in Queen of Air and Darkness, Secrets of Blackthorn Hall

Malcolm Fade

The High Warlock of Los Angeles, whose past with the Blackthorns drives much of the book.

Cristina Rosales

Emma's close friend, a composed and principled Shadowhunter who travels into Faerie with her.

Also in Lady Midnight, Secrets of Blackthorn Hall

Mark Blackthorn

A part-faerie Shadowhunter with a past among the Wild Hunt, who sets out to rescue Kieran.

Also in Queen of Air and Darkness

Ty Blackthorn

A teenage Shadowhunter and Livvy's twin, observant and fascinated by puzzles.

Also in Lady Midnight, Queen of Air and Darkness

Livvy Blackthorn

Ty's twin, a teenage Shadowhunter who stands close beside her brother.

Also in Lady Midnight

Kit Rook

A boy raised among mundanes who learns of his Shadowhunter heritage and bonds with the Blackthorn siblings.

Diego Rosales

A young Centurion known as perfect Diego, tied to Cristina's past.

Livia Blackthorn

Also in Lady Midnight, Queen of Air and Darkness

Arthur Blackthorn

Also in Lady Midnight, Queen of Air and Darkness

Helen Blackthorn

Also in Lady Midnight, Queen of Air and Darkness

Tiberius Blackthorn

Also in Lady Midnight, Queen of Air and Darkness