Malini
The new empress, trying to keep a throne whose religious foundation demands her death.
Priya
Ahiranya’s powerful elder and the intended instrument of the yaksa’s new age.
Bhumika
A former elder living after the sacrifice of her memories and rebuilding family life.
Rao
A prince of Alor, grieving Aditya and resentful of the god whose prophecy took him.
Sanvi
One of Malini’s own guards, and secretly a zealot who believes the empress must burn.
Arahli Ara
A yaksa whose return complicates the belief that ancient divinity will naturally serve human liberation.
Mani Ara / the mothers of flame
The greater sacred powers threatening to replace mortal empire with divine domination.