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The Goblin EmperorSarah MonetteThe Chronicles of Osreth, book 1

Characters in The Goblin Emperor

7 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Maia Drazhar

    The half-goblin, half-elf youngest son of the emperor, raised in obscurity and suddenly made ruler after his father and elder brothers die in an airship disaster.

Supporting characters

  • Csevet Aisava

    The young courier who brings Maia news of his succession and is chosen, to everyone's surprise, as his personal secretary.

  • Setheris Nelar

    Maia's cousin and guardian during his decade of exile, whose harsh and often abusive treatment still colors how Maia sees himself.

  • Csethiro Ceredin

    An outspoken noblewoman from an influential family, courted by Maia and eventually chosen as his empress.

  • Deret Beshelar

    A stern lieutenant of the Untheileneise Guard assigned as one of Maia's two sworn bodyguards, serving as guardian of his body.

  • Cala Athmaza

    A Witness for the Universities assigned alongside Beshelar as Maia's other sworn bodyguard, serving as guardian of his spirit.