Discovers she can summon light when Mal is attacked by volcra in the Shadow Fold. Her power...

A First Army officer stationed at Kribirsk who oversees the organization of Fold crossings.

A cheerful Heartrender who serves as one of the Darkling's guards. More approachable than Ivan but...

Regular human soldiers who make up the bulk of Ravka's military forces. Often resentful of the...

A high-ranking First Army general who resents the Darkling's influence over military matters.

Grisha who can manipulate the human body - stopping hearts, healing, or controlling blood flow....

A powerful Heartrender in the Darkling's personal guard. Wears a red kefta and has a stern,...

Military forces stationed at the town on the edge of the Shadow Fold, tasked with managing...

Nearly killed by volcra in the Shadow Fold when their skiff is attacked. His injuries trigger...

Traders and business people whose livelihoods are severely impacted by the Shadow Fold cutting...

Elite guards who serve the Darkling directly. Wear black uniforms and are fanatically loyal to...

Residents of Ravka's capital city where both the Grand Palace and Little Palace are located.

Common people of Ravka who suffer under the constant warfare and the Shadow Fold's disruption of...

Leader of all Grisha in Ravka. Wears a black kefta and travels with an elite guard. Shows...

The stern headmistress of Keramzin orphanage where Alina and Mal grew up. Strict but caring in her...

The captain of the skiff that carries Alina's unit across the Shadow Fold. An experienced veteran...

A fellow cartographer in the First Army unit with Alina. Part of the surveying team crossing the...

One of the children at Keramzin orphanage. A friend to both Alina and Mal during their childhood.

Enemy soldiers from Fjerda who hunt and kill Grisha, believing them to be abominations....

The other children who grew up at Keramzin orphanage alongside Alina and Mal. Many were later...

A First Army officer who supervises the cartographers during the Fold crossing. Shows typical...

A fellow cartographer in the First Army unit with Alina. Part of the surveying team crossing the...

Another child from Keramzin orphanage. Part of Alina and Mal's childhood group.

Enemy soldiers from Shu Han who are at war with Ravka. Known for their discipline and cruelty...

Brave sailors who pilot the sandskiffs across the Shadow Fold. Face constant danger from volcra...

Terrifying winged creatures that live in the Shadow Fold. Attack anything that enters their domain...