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The Hundred Thousand KingdomsN. K. JemisinThe Inheritance Trilogy, book 1

Characters in The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

10 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

Antagonists

  • Itempas

    The Skyfather, god of order and light, worshipped by the Arameri as ruler of the universe.

  • Dekarta Arameri

    Yeine's grandfather and the ruling family's patriarch, who names her a candidate for the succession.

  • Scimina Arameri

    Yeine's cousin and rival contender for the Arameri succession.

Supporting characters

  • Nahadoth

    The Nightlord, one of the enslaved gods bound to serve the Arameri; drawn into an uneasy alliance with Yeine.

    Also in The Kingdom of Gods

  • Sieh

    The Trickster, an enslaved godling who appears as an eternal child and befriends Yeine.

    Also in The Kingdom of Gods

  • Relad Arameri

    Yeine's cousin and the third contender for the Arameri succession.

  • Viraine

    The palace scrivener who tutors Yeine in the family's magic.

  • T'vril Arameri

    A half-blood Arameri who serves as palace steward and becomes one of Yeine's allies.

  • Kurue

    An enslaved godling of wisdom among the Enefadeh gods bound in Sky.