This is not a comprehensive list of all characters found in the series, but it includes the important and pivotal ones.
A
Alexander Marsden
Pronounced al-ig-zan-der mahrz-den
A prince of Novania Kingdom, and Andrew’s younger half-brother. A full character description can be found here.
Andrew Caein
Pronounced an-droo kay-in
The main character and narrator of the series, Andrew is a skin-changer (half human, half dragon), and the last of the dragon-kind. A full character description can be found here.
B
Belora
Pronounced bel-awr-ah
A mage with the talent for healing.
C
Caelmarion Zorai
Pronounced keyl-mar-ee-uhn zawr-ahy
An elder dragon mage, and one of the three responsible for opening the gateway.
Carlton Marsden
Pronounced kahrl-tuhn mahrz-den
The king of Novania kingdom and father to Colin, Alexander, and Thomas.
Chela
Pronounced chee-luh
A mage with a unique tracking ability. Assigned as a guide to Alexander.
Claire Ellington (Marsden)
Pronounced klair el-ing-tuhn (mahrz-den)
Andrew’s first wife who had ambitions for the throne. A full character description can be found here.
Colin Marsden
Pronounced kol-in mahrz-den
The eldest son of Carlton and heir to the Novanian throne. A full character description can be found here.
E
Elias Winston
Pronounced ih-lahy–uhs win-stuhn
A Duke of Novania’s Northern Marches and uncle to Andrew and his half-brothers.
Emmarie
Pronounced em-ah-ree
A Merael girl from the Thornhallow with the ability to speak to animals.
Everett Crossley
Pronounced ev-er-it kraws-lee
The Duke of Bridgewaters in Novania Kingdom, and uncle to Alexander, Colin, and Thomas.
G
Galewing
Pronounced geyl-wing
A gray eagle.
H
Hulda
Pronounced huhl-duh
A scout in Jonathan Horace’s employ.
J
Jerrick Vine
Pronounced jair-ik vahyn
A soldier and friend to Andrew.
Jonas Everly
Pronounced joh-nuhs ev-er-lee
A Duke of Novania’s Northern Marches.
Jonathan Horace
Pronounced jon–uh-thuhn hor-is
A Duke of Novania’s Northern Marches.
L
Leta
Pronounced lee-tuh
A handmaiden to Claire Ellington.
Lileen
Pronounced lil-een
A mage with the ability to translate languages and communicate with others.
Lydia
Pronounced lid-ee-uh
A mage with a healing ability.
K
Kash-kah
Pronounced kosh-kah
A Corodan hive-queen.
Krizzt-keh
Pronounced krizt-keh
A Corodan hive-queen.
M
Marcus
Pronounced mar-kus
A mage and smith. The crafter of Alexander’s armor.
Miranetha Fohn
Pronounced meer-ah–neeth–ah fawn
A dragon-mage, and one of the three responsible for opening the gateway.
N
Nevin Roche
Pronounced nev-in rohch
A mage with the ability to manipulate fire. Twin to Niall.
Niall Roche
Pronounced nee-al rohch
A mage with the ability to manipulate fire. Twin to Nevin.
P
Petyr Gwyllias
Pronounced pee-ter gwil-ee-ahs
Rynn’s older brother.
R
Rizzt-tok
Pronounced rist-ok
A Corodan warrior.
Robert Clayborne
Pronounced rob-ert kley-bawrn
An ambitious nobleman who befriends Colin.
Rynn Gwyllias
Pronounced rin gwil-ee-ahs
A mage with the ability to manipulate ice.
S
Syllas Gwyllias
Pronounced sahy-luhs gwil-ee-ahs
Rynn’s younger brother.
T
The Oracle
A mage with the ability to see the memories of others. The leader of the magi in the Southlands.
Thomas Marsden
Pronounced tom–uhs mahrz-den
The youngest son of Carlton and a scribe by trade. A full character description can be found here.
Trelk-keh
Pronounced trel-keh
A Corodan hive-queen.
V
Vera Sandson
Pronounced ver–uh sand-suhn
A noblewoman with ties to the Novanian royal family. Andrew’s second wife.
Z
Zayneldarion Caein
Pronounced zeyn-el-dair-ee-uhn kay-in
A dragon-mage, and one of the three responsible for opening the gateway. Andrew’s father.