Sword Catcher

An orphan raised at the palace as the double of Prince Conor, trained to take his place at public events and to take any blow meant for him.

An Ashkar physician from a community ostracised for its rare magical abilities, who is determined to find knowledge forbidden to her people.

The charming, reckless Prince of Castellane, pressured to marry for political advantage, and the man Kel is bound to protect.

The mysterious ruler of Castellane's criminal underworld, whose web draws Kel and Lin together.

The King's Ashkar counselor, pragmatic and torn between loyalty to the throne and to his own people.