Characters in Of Darkness and Light

Calen Bryer

A young man who stands with his companions against the Lorian Empire, separated from his friends for much of the book.

Also in Of Blood And Fire, Of War and Ruin, Of Empires and Dust, Of Gods and Ashes

Ella Bryer

Calen's sister, who travels north to the port of Antiquar with Faenir at her side, unaware of what has happened to her family.

Also in Of Blood And Fire, Of Empires and Dust

Rist Havel

One of the original trio of friends, separated from the others for much of the book and training for trials that will decide his future.

Also in Of Blood And Fire, Of War and Ruin, Of Empires and Dust, Of Gods and Ashes

Faenir

Ella's companion on her journey north.

Aeson Virandr

A father whose letters of rebellion find their way to the right hands as the Lorian forces land; he is parted from his sons during the story.

Also in Of Blood And Fire, The Ice

Dayne Ateres

A new point-of-view character, an eldest son returning to his family's homeland of Valtara after years in exile.

Also in The Exile, Of War and Ruin, Of Empires and Dust, Of Gods and Ashes

Farda (Epheria)

A former Draleid who travels with Ella, and whose past is explored in this book.