Kingdom of Ash is the eight and final book in the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Taking place two months after the events of Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn, Aelin Galathynius must take her final stand and fight to save her world from destruction. Imprisoned and tortured by Queen Maeve, Aelin must summon unbreakable resolve while her allies rally across continents to fight Erawan and his Valg Army. Rowan Whitethorn, her mate, leads a desperate rescue mission to save her; Dorian Havilliard seeks out the final piece to an ancient puzzle; Manon Blackbeak strives to unite the witches and heal a centuries-old rift; and Aedion and Lysandra must lead the army to defend Terrasen against overwhelming dark forces in Aelin’s absence. As armies clash and ancient powers rise, each hero plays their part in the grand battle as Aelin prepares herself for the final showdown against the dark forces threatening Erilea. Bound by an ancient curse tied to her bloodline, Aelin must right the wrongs of a long-ago mistake made by her ancestor, Elena Galathynius, or see her world destroyed. Through courage, loyalty, and hard-won unity, they fight not just for victory, but for a future free of darkness.
NOTE: Major spoilers ahead for earlier installments and minor spoilers ahead for the current book.
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What is the world in Kingdom of Ash?
The Throne of Glass series takes place in Erilea, a land rich in history and magic. To the far east of Erilea and beyond the Great Ocean lies the continent Wendlyn and to the south lies the Southern Continent. Over time, Erilea has seen the rise and fall of powerful kingdoms alongside the ebb and flow of magic. Originally, the first inhabitants were the immortal Fae and they coexisted peacefully with lesser faeries and humans for centuries. However, ten years ago magic disappeared. No one knows how, but folks whisper that the gods must have cursed them. Regardless, the King of Adarlan capitalized on the disappearance of magic and began a campaign to conquer Erilea. He initiated a campaign of destruction unlike anything the continent had ever seen, destroying and burning ancient texts, sacred sites, and anyone associated with magic, including magical beings and mortals with Fae heritage. Many Fae and magical creatures alike were forced to suppress their powers or flee and go into hiding as the continent fell under the oppressive rule of the King of Adarlan. The fall of magic in Erilea was a catastrophic and devastating tragedy with the loss of countless lives and priceless knowledge.
Who are the main characters in Kingdom of Ash?
Aelin Ashryver Galathynius
Aelin Ashryver Galathynius is the long-lost heir and Queen of Terrasen, she seeks to free her people from Adarlan's control. However, before she can reclaim her throne, she must first escape from Queen Maeve, who has her entrapped in an iron coffin. As Aelin endures unspeakable torture, her strength and resolve become the lynchpin not only for Terrasen's future, but against the dark forces of Erawan.
Rowan Whitethorn
Rowan Whitethorn is the most powerful full-blooded Fae in the realm and a Prince of House Whitethorn, a noble house of Doranelle. He was once a member of Maeve’s Cadre but has now sworn allegiance to Aelin’s Court as her protector and partner. Rowan is relentlessly hunting Queen Maeve in order to save and free Aelin.
Aedion Ashryver
Aedion Ashryver is Aelin's cousin and a Prince of House Ashryver. He is the general of Terrasen's army, the Bane, and is tasked with defending Terrasen in Aelin’s absence, but struggles under the weight of command. His personal life has also been upended with the discovery that the legendary Fae warrior, Gavriel, is his father.
Manon Blackbeak
Manon Blackbeak is an Ironteeth Witch torn between her past as Heir to the Blackbeak Clan and her recent discovery of her Crochan Witch heritage. She seeks to unite the divided Ironteeth and Crochan Witch Clans and bring them together to fight the dark forces of Morath.
Dorian Havilliard II
Dorian Havilliard II was the former Crown Prince of Adarlan. Now a rogue agent, he travels alongside Manon Blackbeak helping her in the delicate and dangerous effort in uniting the witches, while still pursuing his own covert and perilous mission into Morath.
Lysandra
Lysandra is a powerful Shape-Shifter and former courtesan. She uses her powers to disguise herself as Aelin, risking her life to keep Terrasen’s army unified and the soldiers’ morale high in Aelin’s stead. As both warrior and decoy, she puts her life on the line to protect her kingdom.
Elide Lochan
Elide Lochan is the rightful heir to Perranth and repeatedly rises above her physical limitations, proving her strength and cunning as she crosses war-ravaged lands in support of Aelin’s cause. Her loyalty never falters, even as her heart is tested by the chaos of battle.
Lorcan Salvaterre
Lorcan Salvaterre is the most powerful demi-Fae warrior in the realm. Maeve severed his blood oath and banished him from her Cadre for disobedience, while he reels from his newfound freedom he joins forces with Rowan to rescue Aelin and to redeem himself in Elide’s eyes.
Gavriel
Gavriel is a powerful Fae warrior, who recently discovered that Aedion is his son. With his commitments and loyalties now split, he begins to sympathize with Aedion and Aelin's cause, resulting in Maeve severing his blood oath and ousting him from her Cadre.
Chaol Westfall
Chaol Westfall is the former Captain of the Royal Adarlan Guard. He returns to Erilea from his convalescence in the Southern Continent and brings vital forces to Aelin’s cause. Steady and strategic, he proves himself on the battlefield and finally confronts his father.
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Yrene Towers
Yrene Towers is a gifted healer from the Torre Cesme, she comes to Erilea alongside Chaol and uses her healing knowledge to help the injured. With her healing knowledge as her weapon, she becomes a key figure in the final stand against the dark forces.
Who are the minor characters in Kingdom of Ash?
Kyllian
Kyllian is a loyal member of the Bane and one of Aedion’s most trusted commanders, fighting bravely for Terrasen even against impossible odds.
Sol
Sol is Lord of Suria, a wealthy coastal city and one of the main noble families of Terrasen. He must balance his leadership between listening to the older lords while also remaining open to the voices of the younger generation.
Ravi
Ravi is younger brother to Sol and known for being the wild one. Their family’s trade business was very successful, so much so, that during the King of Adarlan’s conquest, the King only killed one parent and allowed the other parent to live in order to run the port.
Galan Ashryver
Galan Ashryver is Crown Prince of Wendlyn and cousin to Aelin and Aedion through both their maternal lines, Galan arrives with his forces to aid them in the war for Terrasen.
Weylan Darrow
Weylan Darrow is Head of House Darrow. He is the current steward of Terrasen and helped steer the city after the Adarlan attack. He was also King Orlon Galathynius' lover and does his best to protect Terrasen. He and some of the other old guards are wary of Aelin and her methods.
Elgan
Elgan is a Captain of the Bane and an unofficial mentor to Aedion. He taught Aedion much of his battlefield knowledge and refers to him affectionately as a whelp.
Lord Sloan
Lord Sloan is Head of House Sloan, one of the few remaining noble families in Terrasen. He fought Adarlan’s forces during the Conquest of Terrasen. He is a bit on the curmudgeonly side.
Lord Ironwood
Lord Ironwood is Head of House Ironwood, one of the few remaining noble families in Terrasen. He fought Adarlan’s forces during the Conquest of Terrasen. He bristles at Aelin’s leadership.
Lord Gunnar
Lord Gunnar is Head of House Gunnar, one of the few remaining noble families in Terrasen. He fought Adarlan’s forces during the Conquest of Terrasen. He is a cranky old fellow.
Evangeline
Evangeline is a young girl once owned by Madame Clarisse DuVency’s brothel. Lysandra saved her from a life in the brothels and Aelin later paid for her freedom. She is staying in the Allsbrook castle and running small errands for Lord Darrow during the war preparations.
Ren Allsbrook
Ren Allsbrook is the heir of the Allsbrook House, a noble Terrasen family, he is a rebellious young leader in the resistance against Adarlan. Haunted by the deaths of his parents and sisters, he wishes to see Terrasen liberated and helps unite the remaining Terrasen nobility. He was initially cautious of Aelin Galathynius' return.
Murtaugh Allsbrook
Murtaugh Allsbrook is the patriarch of the Allsbrook House and Ren's grandfather. He is deeply devoted to Terrasen and has been instrumental in organizing the rebellion against Adarlan, using his experience and resolve to unite scattered forces and lay the groundwork for resistance. He was also more receptive to Aelin Galathynius' return than the other old guards of Terrasen.
Captain Rolfe
Captain Rolfe is the Pirate Lord and leader of Skull’s Bay and the Dead Islands. He is famous for the tattooed map on his hands that can locate treasure, enemy ships, and more. He is on a mission to reclaim his birthright and find the long-lost Mycenian naval fleet and return them home to Ilium.
Ilias
Ilias is a Silent Assassin, an elite oath-bound order based in the Red Desert, known for their deadly skill and vow of silence. He owes his life to Aelin and has come with a large contingent of Silent Assassins to join her cause. He speaks sparingly.
Ansel of Briarcliff
Ansel of Briarcliff is a former Silent Assassin and figure from Aelin’s past. Ansel is now the Queen of the Western Wastes and took control of Melisande's forces to fight on Aelin's behalf. She occasionally speaks for Ilias.
Arobynn Hamel
Arobynn Hamel was King of the Assassins and head of the Assassin’s Guild, he was ambitious and exploitative. He found Aelin near death on the banks of a frozen river and trained her as an assassin. He also found Lysandra begging on the streets and gave her to a brothel madame. He was eventually killed by Lysandra.
Sam Cortland
Sam Cortland was a skilled assassin and Aelin’s first love. They both worked for Arobynn Hamel but when they sought to leave, Arobynn conspired with the crime lord, Rourke Farran, to have Sam killed in order to punish and control Aelin. Sam's death was a huge blow to Aelin and his memory continues to shape her emotional journey.
Wesley
Wesley was Arobynn Hamel's personal bodyguard. He was also Sam Cortland's best friend and avenged his death by killing Rourke Farran. For his disobedience, he was killed by Arobynn. Lysandra loved him dearly.
Hollin Havilliard
Prince Hollin Havilliard is Dorian’s much younger brother, he used to be quite spoiled as a child but has hopefully matured. Dorian sent him away for his safety and has not had much contact with him since.
Georgina Havilliard
Georgina Havilliard is the former Queen of Adarlan, she remains at Ararat, the royal family's mountain residence, with her younger son, Hollin, for both of their safety.
The King of Adarlan
The late King of Adarlan was known for his ban on magic and his expansionist regime that conquered Terrasen. He was seen as a tyrant but in reality, his body was being controlled by a Valg prince working in service to Erawan. He tried to protect his family as best he could.
Mort
Mort is the sarcastic, talking door knocker to Elena Galathynius’ tomb, he offers cryptic wisdom with a sharp tongue. He is made from ancient magic, and was thus unaffected by the King of Adarlan’s magical ban.
Fleetfoot
Fleetfoot is Aelin’s loyal and protective dog, who often provides comfort and companionship. Gifted to her by Dorian.
Emrys
Emrys is a kind and wise kitchen worker, as well as the Story Keeper of Mistward. Aelin often enjoyed listening to his stories.
Endymion (Enda) Whitethorn
Endymion Whitethorn is Rowan’s cousin and a Prince of House Whitethorn, they grew up together after the death of Rowan’s parents.
Sellene Whitethorn
Sellene Whitethorn is Rowan’s youngest cousin and a Princess of Doranelle. She has cunning eyes and a coy smile.
Ellys Whitethorn
Ellys Whitethorn is Rowan’s uncle and Endymion’s father. He is the Head of House Whitethorn.
Falkan Ennar
Falkan Ennar is a former Adarlanian merchant, he is searching for a Stygian Spider that stole his youth and is determined to reclaim what he sees as a bad trade. He is also a Shape-Shifter, which he only discovered after leaving Erilea and arriving on the Southern Continent.
Farasha
Farasha is Chaol’s horse that he rides into battle, she is feral and untamed but capable of immense speed. He jokingly refers to her as ‘The Horse of Death,’ despite her name actually meaning butterfly.
Cyrene
Cyrene is a Stygian Spider with unique abilities and has had many run-ins with humans and witches.
Sartaq
Sartaq is the second-eldest child of Khagan Urus and a Prince of the Khaganate. He commands the Rukhin, an army of archers who fly on enormous eagle-like birds called Ruks. He is also the recently announced heir to the Khaganate of the Southern Continent and has chosen Nesryn as his future empress.
Nesryn Faliq
Nesryn Faliq is a skilled former city guard of Rifthold, who worked under Chaol Westfall and accompanied him to the Southern Continent. She returns to Erilea with much needed reinforcements as well as an engagement to the future leader of the Khaganate, Prince Sartaq.
Borte
Borte is a bold and fiercely loyal member of the Rukhin and the Eridun clan. She is hearth-sister to Prince Sartaq and loves teasing Nesryn as Sartaq’s future bride. She does not like to be awoken from her slumber.
Arghun
Arghun is the eldest child of Khagan Urus and a Prince of the Khaganate. He is a skilled politician, known to be cold and calculated. He trades in information as currency and is politically ambitious. He remains in Antica on the Southern Continent.
Hasar
Hasar is the third child of Khagan Urus and a Princess of the Khaganate. She is cunning and headstrong, a bit cheeky at times, she does not hesitate to push boundaries, but beneath the theatrics lies a keen strategist. She accompanies Sartaq and Nesryn back to Erilea.
Yeran
Yeran is a serious Ruk rider and captain of the Berlad clan, he is also Borte’s betrothed. Although they put on public displays of disdain for each other, they very clearly care for one another.
Kashin
Kashin is the fourth child of Khagan Urus and a Prince of the Khaganate. He prefers the company of his soldiers and lives away from the gossip and subterfuge of the court. He is his father’s staunchest defender and leads his father’s army and naval fleets.
Duva
Duva is the fifth child of Khagan Urus and a Princess of the Khaganate. She is mild and sweet-tempered, said to be the most cherished child of her father. She was controlled by a Valg princess but was eventually rescued. She remains in Antica on the Southern Continent.
Tumelun
Tumelun was the sixth and youngest child of Khagan Urus and a Princess of the Khaganate. Beloved by all her siblings and known for her wild personality, she was killed by Duva when she was possessed by the Valg princess. Her siblings seek to avenge her death.
Kadara
Kadara is Prince Sartaq’s majestic Ruk, whom he raised from a hatchling. She is intelligent and fiercely loyal to Sartaq. He considers her to be more of a family member than some of his siblings.
Salkhi
Salkhi is Nesryn’s Ruk that she claimed from the Eridun aerie. His previous rider had died and when Nesryn asked if he would accept her as a new rider, he bowed his head in agreement.
Arcas
Arcas is Borte’s personal Ruk, known for her sweet personality, but like her rider, she does not take kindly to being awoken from her slumber.
Hafiza
Hafiza is the wise and revered leader of the Torre Cesme, she is known for her vast healing knowledge and often acts as a mother-like figure to Yrene.
Eretia
Eretia is an experienced healer at the Torre Cesme, who provides guidance to Yrene. She is known for her short-temper and no nonsense attitude.
Josefin Towers
Josefin Towers was a kind and gifted healer and was Yrene’s mother. She was killed during the King of Adarlan’s purge of magic.
Nehemia Ytger
Nehemia Ytger was the late Princess of Eyllwe, she was one of Aelin's first friends in the Glass Palace. She was guided by Elena Galathynius to help Aelin on her journey. After her death, Aelin swore to free the Kingdom of Eyllwe.
Lyria
Lyria was Rowan’s former wife, she was a Fae commoner and flower seller from Doranelle. She died while pregnant with their first child and he carries deep shame and guilt over their deaths. Maeve used her magic to manipulate Rowan into believing that Lyria was his mate and orchestrated her death.
Sorscha
Sorscha was a quiet healer from the Glass Palace, she and Dorian were briefly involved before she was killed by the King of Adarlan for being a rebel spy.
Lord Westfall
Lord Westfall is Chaol’s father, he is harsh and cruel. He rules over Anielle and has always been at odds with Chaol’s choices.
Lady Westfall
Lady Westfall is Chaol’s mother, she cares deeply for Chaol but is kept at a distance by her domineering husband. She watches from afar as her son forges his own path.
Terrin Westfall
Terrin Westfall is Chaol’s younger brother, he was always the scholarly brother while Chaol was the warrior. After Chaol abdicated his right as eldest son to Anielle, Terrin inherited the title of Lord of Anielle.
Nox Owen
Nox Owens is a clever and resourceful thief who once competed in the King's Champion Tournament, where he befriended Aelin when she was still Celaena. He had been involved with the rebellion the entire time.
Cain
Cain was a brutal warrior from the White Fang Mountains and once a contestant in the King's Champion Tournament. He was sponsored by Duke Perrington, who was actually Erawan, and used dark magic to cheat the tournament.
The Wild Men
The Wild Men are fierce, nomadic warriors of the White Fang Mountains. They struggle to eke out a living from the mountains and have historically raided Anielle, Chaol's hometown, for supplies.
Essar
Essar is a noble Fae woman who lives in Doranelle. She was Lorcan’s former lover and adores chocolate.
Dresenda
Dresenda is Essar's sister and a commander in Queen Maeve’s army in Doranelle.
The Little Folk
The Little Folk are mysterious and ancient Fae, they dwell in the forests of Terrasen, watching from the shadows and guarding their secrets.
Roland Havilliard
Second cousin to Prince Dorian and Prince Hollin, Roland use to be a notorious womanizer before he was sent to Morath, where he was put under Valg control. He begged Manon for a mercy killing, which she obliged.
Kaltain Rompier
Kaltain Rompier was once a woman of status with her eyes set on Prince Dorian, but she became enslaved to Duke Perrington/Erawan. He experimented on her and she eventually was able to fight back and blew up most of Morath with her shadowfire.
Athril
Athril was a Fae warrior from long ago, he was close friends with Brannon Galathynius and was also Queen Maeve’s lover. When he discovered Maeve's true intentions, he fought against her and in the ensuing battle, Maeve killed him.
Marion Lochan
Marion Lochan was the late Lady of Perranth and mother to Elide. She began life as a laundress in the Terrasen palace and became close friends to Evalin Galathynius. She saved young Aelin and helped her escape from the Conquest of Terrasen. Marion sadly did not survive the attack.
Cal Lochan
Cal Lochan was the late Lord of Perranth and father to Elide. He was Head of House Lochan, one of the noble houses of Terrasen. He entrusted Elide into the care of his brother Vernon Lochan, before his death during the Conquest of Terrasen.
Finnula
Finnula was Elide’s childhood nursemaid, she cared deeply for Elide and taught her to always have her wits about her.
Orlon Galathynius
Orlon Galathynius was the former King of Terrasen and Aelin's great-uncle. He was murdered in his sleep and his empire was conquered by the King of Adarlan. His lover was Weylan Darrow and the two of them had no children.
Evalin Ashryver
Evalin Ashryver was Aelin’s mother, originally a Princess of Wendlyn, she later became the Princess of Terrasen. Maeve opposed the mixing of Ashryver and Galathynius bloodlines, forcing Evalin to elope with Rhoe.
Rhoe Galathynius
Rhoe Galathynius was Aelin’s father and former Crown Prince of Terrasen. He did not want his daughter to live such a highly sheltered life, but his wife Evalin, feared Maeve’s retribution.
Brannon Galathynius
Brannon Galathynius was a Fae King, he was father to Elena Galathynius and founded the Kingdom of Terrasen over 2,000 years ago. He was also husband to Mala Fire-Bringer, who gifted him with fire magic, which he used to fight the Valg.
Elena Galathynius Havilliard
Elena Galathynius Havilliard was a Demi-Fae and Princess of Terrasen. She was the daughter of the Fae King Brannon and the Goddess Mala Fire-Bringer. She was Gavin Havilliard's mate and became the first Queen of Adarlan. She played a vital role in setting the stage for Aelin's destiny.
Gavin Havilliard
Gavin Havilliard was a mortal and became the first King and founder of Adarlan. He was Elena Galathynius' mate and a legendary warrior, famed for defeating the Dark Lord Erawan from long ago. However, in truth he and Elena had merely locked Erawan up.
Duke Perrington
Duke Perrington was a former nobleman and close advisor to the King of Adarlan. In their youth, he and the King accidentally unleashed Erawan and a Valg prince back into Erilea. Erawan inhabited Duke Perrington's body for many years, impersonating a nobleman while secretly setting the stage for the Valg to conquer Erilea.
Lord of the North
The Lord of the North is the spirit of Terrasen, often depicted as a white sun stag with flames between its antlers, it lives in the Oakwald Forest. Sun stags were sacred to Mala Fire-Bringer and were later brought to Terrasen by Brannon Galathynius. The name also refers to a stag constellation that always points toward Terrasen.
The Kingsflame
The Kingsflame is a small flame-like flower that symbolizes Brannon Galathynius and Terrasen. It is said to only bloom when the realm is at peace and under the reign of a good king. When Orlon Galathynius became king, a single kingsflame bloomed, which he plucked and preserved in crystal.
Who are the Cadre in Kingdom of Ash?
The Cadre are an elite group of legendary Fae warriors who swore a blood oath to serve and protect Queen Maeve of Doranelle, who often coerced and emotionally manipulated them into taking the oath and binding them into her service. The blood oath is an ancient form of magic and intended to last for eternity, however, the upper party may release the lower party, which is seen as a sign of great shame and dishonor. Many of the members have fought alongside each other for centuries and developed a close brotherhood, but despite centuries of shared history, some still remain at odds with one another.
Fenrys Moonbeam
Fenrys Moonbeam is twin brother to Connall Moonbeam and they both share the ability to winnow. Fenrys can also turn into a large white wolf. He is the loud and brash twin, and may seem arrogant at times but usually means well.
Connall Moonbeam
Connall Moonbeam is twin brother to Fenrys Moonbeam and they both share the ability to winnow. Connall can also turn into a large black wolf. He is more quiet and reserved than his twin, and has always been more measured in his actions.
Vaughan
Vaughan is the most mysterious member of the Cadre, he commands wind magic and can shift into a massive osprey. A solitary soul, he distances himself from the chaos of the courts.
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Cairn
Cairn is a brutal and sadistic warrior with no elemental magic. His sheer physical strength and relentless cruelty make him one of the most feared members of Maeve’s Cadre. He has no animal form.
Who are the Witches in Kingdom of Ash?
The Ironteeth and Crochan Witches are two rival witch clans with a deep history of betrayal and bloodshed. The Ironteeth Witches—made up of the Blackbeak, Yellowlegs, and Blueblood clans—are belligerent and fearsome warriors with retractable iron claws and teeth. In contrast, the Crochans are a more peace-loving and gentle community with connections to healing and nature magic. Despite their differences they belong to the same race and are more similar than they realize, with all witches having blue blood. They were once united and had lived together in the Western Wastes but that peace was broken when the Ironteeth Witches betrayed the Crochans in a devastating civil war 500 years ago. In her dying breath, Queen Rhiannon Crochan cursed the land: “Blood to blood and soul to soul, together this was done, and only together can it be undone. Be the bridge, be the light. When iron melts, when flowers spring from fields of blood—let the land be witness, and return home.” Since then the Ironteeth have struggled, their cattle shrivel up and die, the wild game have fled, their witchlings are stillborn, and the rivers have turned poisonous. The curse left the Witch Kingdom in the Western Wastes desolate and barren, and it is said that only a united witch heir can break the curse. The Ironteeth Witches hunt the Crochan Witches to this day looking for the one who can break the curse and restore the land.
Blackbeak Matron
The Blackbeak Matron is the brutal and tyrannical leader of the Blackbeak Clan, ruling through fear and merciless discipline. She is Manon’s grandmother and raised her to be a weapon of war and values obedience over all else, even at great personal cost. She killed her own daughter, Lothian, for falling in love with a Crochan Prince.
Cresseida Blueblood
Cresseida Blueblood is the fierce yet reasonable leader of the Blueblood Clan. Her clan devotes less time to fighting and more time to spiritual worship and honoring the Three-Faced Goddess. Like her daughter Petrah, she is noted for her calm and steadfast personality.
Yellowlegs Matron
The Yellowlegs Matron is a supposed half sister of the late Baba Yellowlegs, she became the Yellowlegs Matron after Baba's death. Like the rest of her clan, she is vicious and known for keeping her iron teeth and nails on permanent display. She often indulges and bats a blind eye to Iskra’s behavior and antics.
Lothian Blackbeak
Lothian Blackbeak was the daughter of the Blackbeak Matron and disobeyed her mother when she fell in love with a Crochan Prince, Tristan Crochan, and became pregnant with Manon Blackbeak. As a result, the Blackbeak Matron killed her shortly after she gave birth to Manon.
Petrah Blueblood
Petrah Blueblood is heir to the Blueblood Clan, she is a calm, intelligent leader, who stands apart for her fairness and restraint. Unlike many of her kin, she shows respect to others and becomes an unexpected contrast to the brutality exhibited by the other clans.
Iskra Yellowlegs
Iskra Yellowlegs is the heir to the Yellowlegs Clan, she is a brutal and aggressive witch with erratic behavior. Her cruelty and thirst for power put her in direct conflict with Manon and her leadership.
Tristan Crochan
Tristan Crochan was one of the few males born in the Crochan clan and was a Crochan Prince. He fell in love with Lothian Blackbeak and was Manon's father. He spent much of his life searching for Lothian and Manon.
Abraxos
Abraxos is Manon’s Wyvern, despite his small stature, his surprising loyalty and gentle nature prove invaluable as they face external threats. He is noted for being very intelligent.
Narene
Narene is a highly intelligent and friendly female Wyvern ridden by Asterin.
Rhiannon Crochan I
Rhiannon Crochan I was the last Crochan Queen, she was known for her deep compassion and belief in uniting the Ironteeth and Crochan clans. Betrayed and murdered by those she sought to bring together, she cursed the Ironteeth Witches and their ancestral homeland.
Rhiannon Crochan II
Rhiannon Crochan II was the Crochan Witch caught and executed by the Ironteeth Witches earlier in the series, she was revealed to have been Manon’s half-sister from their father Tristan Crochan. She had been searching for Tristan and Manon.
Glennis Crochan
Glennis Crochan is a wise Crochan Witch and Manon’s great-grandmother on her paternal side. She introduces Manon to the Crochan Witches’ culture and way of life. She is Tristan’s grandmother.
Bronwen
Bronwen is a Crochan Witch who was cousin to Rhiannon Crochan II and furious about her death at the hands of the Ironteeth Witches. She turns out to also be Manon’s cousin.
Karsyn
Karsyn is a Crochan Witch, who is wary but curious about Manon and her group the Thirteen.
Una
Una is a Crochan Witch, who is skeptical of Manon and the Thirteen’s intentions.
Who are the Thirteen in Kingdom of Ash?
An elite and tight-knit band of Blackbeak Witches under Manon’s leadership; thought to be the fiercest and most disciplined of all the Ironteeth Witches. They have fought alongside each other for over a hundred years.
Asterin
Asterin is Manon’s fiercely loyal second-in-command and cousin, she is known for her fiery spirit and unshakable devotion to the Thirteen. Although she is Manon’s staunch supporter in public, she often challenges Manon in private, revealing a deep conscience beneath her ruthless exterior.
Sorrel
Sorrel is Manon’s third-in-command and a fierce and loyal member of The Thirteen. She is often referred to as the stone to Manon’s ice and Asterin’s fire, she helps keep her two superiors grounded.
Vesta
Vesta is Manon’s unofficial fourth-in-command, she is a powerful yet also light hearted witch, who is a shameless flirt that toys with the men they encounter.
Faline
Faline, along with her twin Fallon, are known as the Green Eyed Demon Twins for their ruthlessness and often thought to be more demon than witch. They particularly enjoy knife throwing training.
Lin (Linnea)
Lin is a particularly violent witch, who is prone to lashing out at those who call her by her full name.
Fallon
Fallon, along with her twin Faline, are known as the Green Eyed Demon Twins for their ruthlessness and often thought to be more demon than witch. They particularly enjoy knife throwing training.
Edda
Edda is cousin to Briar, both are known to rarely speak and act as Manon’s Shadows, gathering intelligence. They were trained from infancy to blend into darkness and love sneaking up on people, but they do not dare sneak up on Manon.
Ghislaine
Ghislaine is the eldest and cleverest of the Thirteen, she is noted for her incredible intelligence because her mother had sent her to Terrasen to study. She is a great source of knowledge for Manon.
Briar
Briar is cousin to Edda, both are known to rarely speak and act as Manon’s Shadows, gathering intelligence. They were trained from infancy to blend into darkness and love sneaking up on people, but they do not dare sneak up on Manon.
Kaya
Kaya is a loyal member of the Thirteen and in a relationship with Thea.
Thea
Thea is a fierce member of the Thirteen and in a relationship with Kaya.
Imogen
Imogen is a more reserved member of the Thirteen, who keeps to herself most of the time and never smiles.
Who are the gods and goddesses in Kingdom of Ash?
“Beings of a higher, different existence. For whom time was fluid, and bodies were things to be shifted and molded. Who could exist in multiple places, spread themselves wide like nets being thrown. They were as mighty and vast and eternal as a human was to a mayfly. They had not been born in this world.” – Elena Galathynius in Empire of Storms
Deanna
Deanna is Goddess of the Moon and sister to Mala Fire-Bringer, she is associated with hunting, maidenhood, and protection of the young. The later Fae Queen Mab was syncretized into Deanna.
Mala Fire-Bringer
Mala Fire-Bringer is Goddess of the Sun and sister to Deanna, she is associated with the sun, light, learning, and fire. She bound herself to a mortal form to be with Brannon Galathynius, with whom she bore children, including Elena Galathynius.
Mab
Mab was the youngest of the three Fae sister-queens, along with Mora and Maeve. She could transform into a white swan and was progenitor of the Ashryver family and Kingdom of Wendlyn. She gave up her immortality to be with a mortal and was later syncretized into the goddess Deanna.
Mora
Mora was one of the three Fae sister-queens, along with Mab and Maeve. She could transform into a hawk and was progenitor of the Whitethorn family and the reason why their house sigil is a hawk. She relinquished her immortality to be with a mortal.
Hellas
Hellas is the God of darkness and violent deaths, ruler of the underworld and consort of Anneith. Lorcan is a direct descendant of Hellas.
Anneith
Anneith is Goddess of knowledge and slow deaths, she is also the consort of Hellas. At times benevolent and other times stony-hearted, she guides Elide through difficult times.
Silba
Silba is Goddess of healing and gentle deaths, symbolized by the owl, the color lavender, and the element of water. Many of the healers in the Southern Continent are descended from her.
God of Truth
The God of Truth is also known as the Sin-Eater and the All-Seeing One. He is an obscure god, whose followers erected a temple made up almost entirely of human bones under the Shadow Market in Rifthold, so that vendors and thieves would stay honest.
Temis
Temis is Goddess of wild things and protector of caged animals. Lysandra often prays to her.
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Three-Faced Goddess
The Three-Faced Goddess rules witchcraft and magic. Said to have three physical manifestations: the maiden, the mother, and the crone. Each of her faces is said to represent a different witch clan.
Who are the antagonists in Kingdom of Ash?
Erawan
Erawan is an ancient and ruthless Valg King who was long thought to have been banished by King Gavin, but in actuality, was merely trapped. The King of Adarlan and Duke Perrington accidentally released him in their youth, upon which he occupied Duke Perrington's body for many years. Now he has his own body and seeks to conquer Erilea once again.
Mantyx
Mantyx is the middle brother of the three Valg Kings who tried to subjugate Erilea thousands of years ago, but was sent back to the Valg World by Maeve. He is older than Erawan and younger than Orcus.
Orcus
Orcus was the eldest brother of the three Valg Kings who tried to subjugate Erilea thousands of years ago, but was sent back to the Valg World by Maeve. He is the older brother to both Erawan and Mantyx.
The Ilken
The Ilken are monstrous, winged creatures bred by Erawan from twisted Valg magic and used as his personal strike force. They are nearly unstoppable in battle and represent the terrifying scope of Morath’s experimentation.
Vernon Lochan
Vernon Lochan is Elide’s cruel and opportunistic uncle, after the Conquest of Terrasen he aligned himself with the King of Adarlan and Duke Perrington for his personal gain. He usurped Elide's birthright and became the Lord of Perranth himself, while keeping Elide locked in a tower for most of her life.
The Valg
The Valg are ancient, parasitic demons from another realm who seek to conquer Erilea by possessing mortal bodies and often warping them beyond recognition. Driven by hunger and commanded by their dark kings, they are nearly unstoppable.
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Queen Maeve
Maeve is actually a Valg Queen from the same world as Erawan and was married to his eldest brother Orcus. She escaped into this world and enchanted everyone to believe she was one of the three Fae sister-queens, along with Mora and Mab. She pretended to be a Fae Queen and infiltrated the noble Fae households for thousands of years and only banished the Valg to ensure that she could rule Erilea on her own terms.
Where does Kingdom of Ash take place?
Terrasen
Once a powerful and noble kingdom in the North of Erilea founded by Brannon Galathynius. It was overthrown by the King of Adarlan, but its people remain proud and resilient. It was famous as a center of magic and learning.
Orynth
The capital of Terrasen, once home to House Galathynius. It use to be a thriving city but fell into decline after the royal family was overthrown, it is now a symbol of hope and resilience for the people of Terrasen. There use to be a famous library filled with books on magic, but that was destroyed during the Adarlan conquest.
Oakwald Forest
A beautiful and mighty forest that runs through much of the eastern half of Erilea, it is also known as Brannon Galathynius’ forest. Once home to many species of Fae before the King of Adarlan’s banishment of magic.
City of Adarlan
Sharing a border with Terrasen to the north, Adarlan is the dominant empire on the continent of Erilea. It is a militaristic and expansionist kingdom ruled by House Havilliard.
Rifthold
The glittering capital of Adarlan, built on the banks of the Avery River and with a harbor opening into the Great Ocean to the East. Despite its beauty, the city is a center of oppression.
Allsbrook Castle
Cushioned between the Oakwald Forest to the south and the Staghorn Mountains to the north, it has been the highly fortified residence of House Allsbrook for the past 500 years. With its strong natural barriers, it serves as an ideal defensive stronghold.
Perranth
The second largest city in Terrasen after Orynth and home to House Lochan. A dark-stoned, walled city in Terrasen, nestled between a lake and the Perranth Mountains.
Crochan Camp
A Crochan Witch camp with numerous fire hearths, one for each of the Seven Great Hearths. A semi-permanent home and gathering place for the Crochan Witches after the Witch Civil War. l
Morath
A merchant city and fortress in Adarlan ruled by Duke Perrington. Morath is a dark and hellish place, its name means ‘Black Mountains’ in the Old Language of Erilea. The mountains occasionally spew out noxious gases and dark smoke, blocking out sunlight.
Eyllwe
A kingdom in the southeast corner of Erilea and Nehemia’s homeland. It is a wealthy kingdom with many waterways and trade routes. Famous for its luscious Grasslands and Stone Marshes, a relic from a bygone civilization.
The Ferian Gap
A treacherous mountain pass between the Ruhnn and White Fang Mountains, it is a snowy labyrinth of ravines and canyons, used by the Ironteeth Witches as a training ground of sorts.
Melisande
The smallest kingdom within Erilea and known for its craftsmen and tinkerers, who are famous for their clever little hands that make clever little knick knacks such as instruments, clocks, and toys.
Doranelle
A magnificent and ancient Fae city built on an island surrounded by several tributary rivers, it is unsurprisingly nicknamed the City of Rivers. It is a place of both wonder and danger, where only select beings—mainly pure-blooded Fae—are allowed to live.
The Little Folks Cave
A magical subterranean cavern filled with numerous underground lakes and alcoves and humming with old magic. It is a safe haven supplied with equipment such as bedding, clothing, food, and fresh water.
Ilium
An ancient port town in southeastern Terrasen, once home to the legendary Mycenians, who were pirate lords noted for their powerful naval fleet. They refused to fight alongside Terrasen against Adarlan and were thus exiled from the city. According to legend, the Mycenians disbanded with a vow to return only when sea dragons rose again.
Skull's Bay
A lawless pirate haven located in the Dead Islands archipelago, ruled by Captain Rolfe. The streets are lined with prostitutes, orphans, pirates, and ram shackled wooden buildings. It is renowned for its formidable defense system, the Ship-Breaker—a massive chain that can destroy any ships attempting to enter or exit the harbor without permission.
Anielle
Nestled between the White Fang Mountains and the Oakwald Forest, Anielle is a harsh and inhospitable city ruled by Lord Westfall, Chaol’s father. The weather is perpetually cold and gray, allowing little to grow,
The Witch Kingdom
The ancestral home of all the witches. After the Ironteeth Witches started the Witch Civil War, the land was cursed by Queen Rhiannon Crochan I. The Ironteeth left and have been wanderers ever since.
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