A blacksmith apprentice, Fletcher troubled past was shrouded in misfortune when a mining accident killed several children and his best friend, with him the only survivor. His mother having died when he was young and his father left for parts unknown before he was born, Fletcher was raised by Berdon after they left their village of Pelt to the  capital of Erenähl. He may not be princely material to others, but his archery is second to none.

Crown Prince Cassian of Erenähl, though he appears to be a stereotypical spoiled member of a royal household, underneath he’s kind, courageous, honorable and fair. He came to the aid of Aren and his friends during their confrontation with the dark beings known as the Dorocha. One of the greatest warriors in the kingdom, Cassian will risk all to protect his home.

Mysterious and cunning, this young Mâridien warrior is highly skilled a formidable to those who don’t take her seriously. Naminé is a mercenary who serves the highest bidder. Synder hired her to serve as a guard for two masters she had captured. Though she lives for the coin she earns, Naminé has a level of honor and fairness that leads her to aid Aren during his battle against Synder.

Of the many creatures of magic in the world, very few are more curious and revered than the phoenixes. Emberalm is one of the most mysterious beings yet, with an almost lazy demeanor but tremendous intellectual and magical prowess. This majestic bird should not be taken lightly, lest he claws your eyes out.

Having battled the Empire most of his life, King Richard is a powerful warrior and stalwart defender of his kingdom. Leading from the frontlines, he faces the terrors that the Empire would bring upon his realm and stops it with all his strength. Borne down from years of experience, King Richard is wise, fair, just, firm, and cunning. While he believes that all of Erenähl is his responsibility he knows that  he can trust his son Cassian to defend it.