A Court of Mist and Fury Ultimate Character Guide (ACOTAR Book 2)

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A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF) is the second installment of the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas. Taking place three months after the events of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Feyre struggles with the trauma and violence she endured Under the Mountain. While she undergoes a journey of healing, she must also reconcile with her newly granted life as a High Fae, after the High Lords resurrected her from the dead. Amidst all the turmoil, Feyre finds herself trapped in a suffocating engagement to High Lord Tamlin, whose over-protective tendencies become too controlling. However, she finds an unexpected ally and path to freedom at the last moment. As Feyre explores her independence and her newly granted life, she uncovers hidden powers within herself, which she will soon come to rely on, since Prythian is still not safe. Tensions are high in the Fae Lands even after Amarantha’s fall. A second Human and Fae War against the King of Hybern is looming ever closer and no one is sure who is foe and who is friend. As she navigates her new life in Prythian, Feyre must make difficult choices and come to terms with her past, all while finding a new inner circle of friends. This guide offers an in-depth look at the characters in ACOMAF. For a deeper exploration of the world, please visit the Ultimate ACOMAF World Guide.

NOTE: This post assumes you have read the previous book in the series. Major spoilers ahead for earlier installments and minor spoilers ahead for the current book.

Table of Contents

Fan art of Feyre Archeron, a woman with blue eyes and a braid standing in a snowy forest with arrows on her back from A Court of Thorns and Roses.

Feyre Archeron

A resurrected High Fae, Feyre is no longer human and is learning to embrace her newfound body and powers, while also struggling with the guilt of the bloodshed she wrought with her own two hands while Under the Mountain.

Fanart of Amren, an elegant Asian woman with grey eyes wearing an embroidered top holding a book from A Court of Thorns and Roses.

Amren

An ancient and otherworldly being, she is Rhysand’s Second-in-Command in the Night Court and provides critical advice to his court. She is capable of immense and unearthly power. She is not High Fae but something far older and does not eat normal food.

Fan art of Morrigan, AKA Mor, wearing a red dress and lounging on a chair from the ACOTAR books by Sarah J. Maas. A beautiful elf with blonde hair.

Morrigan (Mor)

Rhysand’s cousin and Third-in-Command of the Night Court, known for her confidence, battle prowess and the power of Truth. She is High Fae and her family use to rule the Night Court before they were relegated to Hewn City. She is estranged from her family. She becomes fast friends with Feyre.

Fan art of Rhysand from ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas, a handsome man with wavy black hair and indigo eyes wearing black leather, standing by mountains.

Rhysand

High Lord of the Night Court, half-Fae, half-Illyrian, Rhysand is a charismatic and powerful leader with the ability to mist, to pulverize anything into a fine powder, and to also read and control minds as Daemati, a species of fairies with mind controlling powers. Rhysand becomes a key figure in Feyre’s healing process.

Fanart of Azriel, a handsome man with short black hair and hazel eyes standing against a shadowy black background, from A Court of Thorns and Roses.

Azriel

An Illyrian bastard, born to an already married Lord and most likely, his servant. Azriel had a cruel childhood with his father and step-mother. He is a Shadowsinger, a rare breed of faerie that are able to manipulate shadows, a skill which helped him become Rhysand’s Spymaster. At his full power, he wears 7 cobalt siphons. He is often quiet, calculating, and reserved in his mannerisms.

Fan art of Cassian, a handsome warrior with black hair in a bun and wearing black leather armor from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.

Cassian

An Illyrian bastard, born to a warrior and a war-camp laundress, he was abandoned at a distant camp as a child. Through grit and determination, he became a powerful warrior and Commander of Rhysand’s armies in the Night Court. At his full power, he wears 7 red siphons. Cassian is bold, brash, and fiercely loyal to Rhysand and Azriel. He's got a gruff exterior but also a playful and humorous side.

Fan art of Nuala from the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, a shadow maid with pure black eyes standing in gray blue smoke and shadows.

Nuala

A half-Fae, half-Wraith maid, she was one of the Shadow Maids that attended to Feyre while she was Under the Mountain. Like her twin, Cerridwen, she possesses the ability to manipulate shadows and smoke and is a maidservant in the Night Court.

Fan art of Cerridwen from the ACOTAR series, a shadow woman walking in a dark cave and holding a candle.

Cerridwen

A half-Fae, half-Wraith maid, she was one of the Shadow Maids that attended to Feyre while she was Under the Mountain. Like her twin, Nuala, she possesses the ability to manipulate shadows and smoke and is a maidservant in the Night Court.

Fan art of Rita, a barkeeper with elven ears and short hair holds a tankard in a medieval tavern in ACOTAR.

Rita

A friendly Fae who lives in Velaris, she owns a popular bar that is frequently visited by the Night Court Inner Circle.

The Illyrians are a unique warrior race of Fae who live in camps and clans in the northern mountains of the Night Court, they are known for their brutal training, rigid hierarchy, and emphasis on strength in battle. Illyrian males are expected to be warriors, and their culture revolves around combat, survival, and proving one’s worth through physical prowess. They are often considered “lesser fae” due to their human like appearance and rounded ears but also possess large, bat-like wings, making them exceptional aerial fighters. They have different magic than the High Fae and use siphons, special jewels built into their armor, to channel their magic for battle. Illyrians often face discrimination from the High Fae, who deem them violent brutes. They have rather unprogressive views about the females of their race and do not allow them to battle or bear arms, instead relegating them to child rearing. Some might consider it barbaric that they also have a tradition called Clipping, where they intentionally mutilate the wings of the women so they cannot fly. They are not known to be friendly to outsiders.

Fan art of Lord Devlon, a rugged handsome man with dark hair and large black bat wings carrying a sword, from the ACOTAR series.

Lord Devlon

An Illyrian war-lord who rules the Windhaven Camp. Although he is considered to be one of the more fair war-lords, he holds many superstitions against Illyrian women taking up arms.

Fan art of Rhysand's Mom, a seamstress with tan skin, dark hair and black bat wings holding yarn and thread, from the ACOTAR series.

Rhysand's Mother

Originally a seamstress in a war-camp, she was found to be the Mate of the then Night Court High Lord and although they were not compatible, he stopped her wings from being clipped and let her fly. She made sure Rhysand was educated in both the Fae and Illyrian cultures and became a surrogate mother to Cassian and Azriel.

Fan art of Rhysand's Sister, a young woman with tan skin, dark hair and black bat wings standing in a medieval market, from the ACOTAR series.

Rhysand's Sister

Half-Fae and half-Illyrian just like her brother, Rhysand’s sister loved visiting the artists’ quarters in Velaris.

Fan art of Mr. Archeron from the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas, an old man sailing on a ship.

Mr. Archeron

Feyre’s father and once a wealthy merchant, he lost everything after a failed venture. His leg was crippled by his creditors, while his spirit was broken by his misfortunes. He tries to redeem himself in his daughters' eyes and leaves on a mysterious business trip to the Continent.

Fan-art of Nesta, a beautiful woman with wavy brown hair and steel blue eyes, from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.

Nesta Archeron

The eldest Archeron sister, she is proud and deeply resentful of their family’s misfortunes. She was closest to their mother, who valued Nesta for her potential marriage matches. She detests the Fae and anything remotely associated with them.

Fan art of Elain Archeron from the ACOTAR series, a girl with warm brown eyes and wearing a nice dress, standing in a drawing room by the fire pit.

Elain Archeron

The middle Archeron sister, she is gentle and kind, preferring to tend to her garden rather than dealing with reality. Although she’s the middle child, she is often protected by her sisters. Elain is newly engaged to Lord Graysen and excited about her upcoming marriage.

Fan art of Mrs. Archeron, Feyre's mom, from A Court of Thorns and Roses, an older woman with gray blue eyes standing under a doorframe.

Mrs. Archeron

Feyre’s mother, she died of typhus when Feyre was 8. She was strict and domineering and favored Nesta over her other daughters. However, she recognized an inner strength in Feyre and made her promise to take care of the family after her death.

Fan art of Isaac Hale from the ACOTAR series, a young man standing in a medieval market with a smile.

Isaac Hale

The son of a wealthy farmer in Feyre’s Village, he and Feyre use to fool around with each other to break up the monotony of their dreary lives.

Fan art of Tomas Mandray from the ACOTAR series, a young man with a smirk on his face leaning on an axe in the forest.

Tomas Mandray

The son of a poor woodcutter in Feyre’s Village, he use to fool around with Nesta and was going to ask for her hand in marriage, but she rejected him and had to fight off his advances.

Fan art of Mrs. Laurent, an elderly housemaid standing in a wooden doorframe, from the ACOTAR series.

Mrs. Laurent

The housekeeper at the Archeron’s new estate after Tamlin restored their family’s wealth.

Fan art of Lord Graysen, a medieval lordling standing solemnly beside a horse in a lush wooded area from ACOTAR.

Lord Graysen

The son of a wealthy lord, Graysen and his family despise the High Fae and built extensive fortifications around their estates. He is engaged to Elain Archeron.

Fan-art of Lord Nolan, an old man with a long beard and a balding head. He leans against a wall with his arms crossed, from ACOTAR.

Lord Nolan

A wealthy lord in the Mortal Lands, he hates all things related to the Fae world. He makes his son give Elain an iron engagement ring to ward off faeries, since it is believed iron repels the Fae.

Fan art of Children of the Blessed from the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas, teenagers praying in a forest.

Children of the Blessed

A human cult that is obsessed with worshipping the High Fae and act as servants for them. They occasionally send members across the Wall into Prythian because they believe they can live amongst the High Fae in comfort and luxury.

Fan art of Clare Beddor from the ACOTAR series, a young girl standing in profile at a medieval farmer’s market with her arms crossed.

Clare Beddor

A local village girl who was friends with Nesta Archeron. She was killed by Amarantha as a result of Feyre’s actions.

Fanart of Tamlin, High Lord of the Spring Court, a handsome blonde man with a rugged beard standing in a green forest from ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas.

Tamlin

The High Lord of the Spring Court, he is able to shape shift into any form he desires and is also able to shape shift others. He is a powerful but tormented High Fae. Tamlin is deeply affected by the events of the past with Amarantha, and in his need for control, can be stifling in his relationships.

Fan art of Lucien Vanserra from A Court of Thorns and Roses, a handsome elf with long red hair, a golden mechanical eye, and a scar on his face.

Lucien

The youngest High Fae lordling of the Autumn Court, he has 6 older brothers and is uninterested in royal titles. He fled his court and found refuge in the Spring Court as Tamlin’s emissary and confidante. He bears no love for his family. Lucien struggles with his loyalty to Tamlin and begins questioning his judgement.

Fan art of Ianthe from A Court of Thorns and Roses, a woman with blue eyes, white-blonde hair, and a phases of the moon tattoo on her forehead.

Ianthe

A High Fae priestess from the Spring Court, known for her beauty and ambitions. Her father was a close ally to Tamlin’s family and she grew up alongside Tamlin. She is tasked with helping Feyre plan for her upcoming wedding but often annoys Feyre to no end.

Fan art of Alis, a fairy woman with tree bark skin and curly brown hair, from A Court of Thorns and Roses, she is standing in a medieval kitchen.

Alis

An Urisk, a species of lesser fae with bark-like skin. She is a loyal and kind servant of the Spring Court and helps Feyre adjust to life in Prythian. Though she appears stern at times, she deeply cares for her two nephews and provides vital guidance to Feyre.

Fan art of Bron, a handsome fae warrior of the Spring Court with straight long brown hair and wearing green leaves in his armor, from ACOTAR.

Bron

A High Fae sentinel in the Spring Court, he witnessed Feyre’s ordeals from Under the Mountain and believes she fought brilliantly.

Fan art of Hart, a Spring Court soldier wearing leather armor standing in a bright green and sunny forest from the ACOTAR books by Sarah J. Maas.

Hart

A High Fae sentinel in the Spring Court, he also witnessed Feyre’s ordeals from Under the Mountain and is honored to protect and serve her.

Fanart of Tarquin with white dreadlocks by the ocean from A Court of Thorns and Roses. A handsome black man with turquoise eyes and pointy ears.

Tarquin

The High Lord of the Summer Court, he is the youngest High Lord and relatively inexperienced but kind. He is able to control water as well as winnow, the ability to transport oneself instantaneously.

Fanart of Cresseida with white dreadlocks by the ocean from A Court of Thorns and Roses.

Cresseida

A High Fae and Princess of Adriata, cousin to Tarquin and older sister to Varian. She is friendly and flirty and has the ability to create glamours and illusions.

Fanart of Varian from the Summer Court standing on a beach, a handsome black man with white dreads from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.

Varian

A High Fae and Prince of Adriata, cousin to Tarquin and captain of Tarquin's guard. He harbors feelings for Amren and is Cresseida’s younger brother.

Fanart of Nostrus with white dreadlocks by the ocean from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.

Nostrus

The former High Lord of the Summer Court when Amarantha first came to power in Prythian. Along with the then High Lords of the Winter and Day Courts, they sought to overthrow Amarantha but their plot was discovered and she had them all killed. He was cousin to Tarquin and upon his death, Tarquin inherited the title of High Lord.

Fanart of Brutius with white dreadlocks by the ocean from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.

Brutius

Cousin to both Nostrus and Tarquin, he was Under the Mountain when Feyre first arrived. He sought a way to escape from Amarantha's court but his plan was discovered. Amarantha commanded Rhysand to shatter his mind, turning him into a living zombie, but Rhysand destroyed his brain in a mercy killing instead.

Fan-art of Beron High Lord of the Autumn Court, a pale man with long red hair from ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas. He sits on an ornate gilded throne.

Beron

The High Lord of the Autumn Court, he is noted for his cruelty, maliciousness, and greed. He is able to control fire as well as winnow. He is Lucien’s father.

Fan-art of Lucien's Mom, a female elf with long red hair in an autumn forest, from A Court of Thorns and Roses. She stands on a balcony.

The Lady of the Autumn Court

Wife to High Lord Beron, she is Lucien’s mother and has always lived under the oppression of her husband. Like many of the Autumn Court, she is able to control fire.

Fan-art of Eris Vanserra, a handsome elf with long red hair, from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. He has pointy ears and freckles.

Eris

Eldest son of High Lord Beron, he is Lucien’s eldest brother and appears to be cocky and arrogant as the heir apparent to the Autumn Court.

Fan-art of Helion High Lord of the Day Court, a handsome Arab man with golden armor from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.

Helion

The High Lord of the Day Court, he is incredibly powerful with multiple skills, from air and light manipulation to shape-shifting and winnowing, but he is most noted for his ability to detect and break spells, giving him the moniker ‘Spell-Cleaver.’ While he puts on a serious front, he is good-natured and flirtatious.

Fanart of Kallias from the Winter Court, a pale man with white hair surrounded by ice and snow, from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.

Kallias

The High Lord of the Winter Court, he is able to manipulate ice and also winnow. He is cautious and reserved in his behavior and has a habit of wearing fur even in the warmer courts.

Fanart of Thesan from the Dawn Court, a handsome Asian man surrounded by a golden halo from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.

Thesan

The High Lord of the Dawn Court, he has exceptional healing abilities and is also able to winnow. He is said to glow the brightest amongst all the High Lords and has a calming personality.

Fan-art of Keir, a cruel elf lord in an underground city, from A Court of Thorns and Roses. He has wavy blonde hair and a handlebar mustache.

Keir

The Steward of the Hewn City and the Court of Nightmares. He is Mor’s father and has a strained relationship with her, she remembers him as a mean and hateful person.

Fan-art of Mor's Mom, an austere elf woman in an underground city, from A Court of Thorns and Roses. She has blonde hair and is wearing a black gown.

Mor's Mother

She resides in the Hewn City alongside Keir, she is estranged from her daughter and views her as a disappointment. Mor does not like speaking about her.

Fan art of the Suriel from A Court of Thorns and Roses, a black shadowy and wispy creature with a black skull-like face floating in the forest.

The Suriel

A skeletal and malevolent faerie that is said to be older than the continent of Prythian itself. They are ancient and all-knowing Fae, and must answer any questions truthfully if they are ever captured. They cannot cross running water.

Fan art of the Bogge from the ACOTAR series, because it is invisible we only see a set of footprints on a foggy forest path.

The Bogge

A type of lesser faerie that only becomes corporeal once a person lays eyes upon it, otherwise it remains a disembodied voice that leaves behind strange footprints. It strikes fear into its beholder and no one knows its true form.

Fan art of the Midgard Wyrm from the ACOTAR series, a giant worm with a huge gaping mouth with rows of sharp teeth thrashing in an underground tunnel.

The Midgard Wyrm

A massive and ancient serpent-like beast that closely resembled a gigantic worm. It had a huge gaping mouth with rows of sharp teeth and like many underground creatures, it was blind. Feyre defeated it as one of Amarantha's tasks.

Fan art of the Attor from the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas, a giant bat-like creature flying across a dark sky.

The Attor

A large grotesque, bat-like creature that serves as Amarantha’s messenger. It enjoys tormenting both humans and faeries alike, and is known to be vindictive.

Fan art of the Naga, human-like creatures covered in dark green scales, from ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas. A scaly serpent man standing in a dark forest.

The Naga

A type of dark faerie that appears to be humanoid but covered in scales and bearing serpentine features. They worship the Dark Mother and enjoy hunting and eating humans.

Fan art of the Water Wraith, a woman with black eyes and green skin covered in algae in a pond, from the ACOTAR series.

Water Wraiths

A species of lesser Fae that reside in the waters of the Spring Court, they are known for their insatiable appetites.

Fan art of the Bone Carver, a young boy with dark hair and violet eyes sitting in a dark prison chamber, from A Court of Thorns and Roses.

The Bone Carver

A primordial being able to see parts of the future and is highly sought after for his clairvoyancy skills. He appears differently to everyone who sees him and trades in knowledge, revealing cryptic truths in exchange for intriguing stories or items. He resides in the Prison.

Fan art of the Weaver, an old crone in a messy and cluttered small hut, from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.

The Weaver

An ancient crone who weaves on her loom in a secluded cottage. She appears old and frail with milky blind eyes but eats those who trespass into her cottage and fortifies her home with the bones, fat, and hair of her victims. She is one of the most formidable creatures in Prythian.

Fan art of the Cauldron from ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas, a huge dark cauldron boiling in a dank chamber. Inside glows an eerie yellow green light.

The Cauldron

An ancient and powerful artifact that is semi-sentient and believed to be the source of all life and magic in Prythian. It has immense power to create and destroy, as well as transform objects and beings into more powerful versions of themselves. These afflicted items and persons are then referred to as Made, and are imbued with great magical abilities.

Fan art of the Mother from the ACOTAR series, a pair of female hands pouring out a galaxy from a cauldron.

The Mother

The primordial Mother and main deity, she unleashed the mysterious contents of the Cauldron by tipping it over and thereby created Prythian and the known world. She is a mythical and goddess-like figure that represents nurture, fate, and life. ​

Fan-art of Amarantha, a fae queen with pale skin, pointy ears, and flaming red hair sitting on a dark throne from A Court of Thorns and Roses.

Amarantha

Originally a military commander in the King of Hybern’s forces, she was sent back to Prythian 100 years ago as an emissary but went rogue and took over Prythian for herself. She enchanted the land and restrained the Fae’s magic for 50 years.

Fan art of Jurian's eye ring from A Court of Thorns and Roses. A brown eye on a ring on a slender pale hand.

Jurian

A legendary human general from the Human Fae War 500 years ago, he helped free the humans from Fae enslavement. He incurred Amarantha’s everlasting wrath for murdering her sister, and as punishment she tortured him and bound his soul and eye to a ring for eternity.

Fan art of Clythia from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, a pale elf with red hair, wearing black armor, and overlooking a battlefield.

Clythia

Amarantha’s younger sister, once a gifted Fae commander in the King of Hybern’s forces. She fell in love with Jurian, but he only used her for information and killed her when he had no further use for her. Her death was a huge blow to Amarantha.

Fan art of Miryam, a girl with wavy brown hair, brown eyes, and freckles standing in a tent from A Court of Thorns and Roses.

Miryam

A half-Fae, half-human slave from the Black Land on the Continent. The Fae Queen of the Black Land gifted Miryam to a Fae Prince, Drakon, as an engagement gift. However, he was disgusted by the gift and freed Miryam.

Fan art of Drakon, a fae Prince with pointy elf ears and white angel wings standing on a battlefield, from A Court of Thorns and Roses.

Drakon

A half-Fae, half-Seraphim Prince, he was sympathetic to the humans’ cause and did not believe the High Fae had the right to keep humans as slaves. He later fought alongside Jurian’s human rebellion in the War.

Fan-art of the Seraphim soldiers with armor and white wings from the ACOTAR books by Sarah J. Maas. An army of flying angels wearing silver armor.

Seraphim

A species of winged Fae that follow Prince Drakon. They are fierce aerial warriors with white angel-like wings and are considered to be the counterparts to the Illyrians.

Fan art of the King of Hybern, a middle aged austere king with deep sunken eyes and a golden crown from A Court of Thorns and Roses.

King of Hybern

The enigmatic and cruel ruler of Hybern, he believes humans are insignificant pests and seeks to destroy the Treaty that ended human enslavement in Prythian. He is ruthless in his pursuit of power and land. Amarantha was a former general in his army before she went rogue.

Fanart of the mortal queens, a group of four middle aged women, from the ACOTAR novels by Sarah J. Maas. They wear ornate jewelry and necklaces.

Mortal Queens

Powerful rulers of the human realm on the Continent. They are cautious and calculating, weighing their options carefully before making alliances. They also have some magical abilities, such as winnowing.

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