Orka Skullsplitter
A retired warrior whose search for her kidnapped son reawakens her feared identity.
Varg No-Sense
An escaped thrall who joins the Bloodsworn while investigating his sister’s murder.
Elvar
A runaway noblewoman seeking battle-fame with the mercenary Battle-Grim.
Thorkel
Orka’s husband, an experienced warrior whose past and death drive her pursuit.
Breca
Orka and Thorkel’s son, abducted because of the power in his blood.
Glornir
Leader of the Bloodsworn and an old connection from Orka’s warrior life.
Røkia
A formidable Bloodsworn warrior who trains and challenges Varg.
Agnar
Leader of the Battle-Grim, hungry for wealth and reputation.
Biórr
Elvar’s companion and lover, secretly serving Lik-Rifa’s cult.
Lik-Rifa
The dragon-god whose attempted return connects the kidnappings and betrayals.