Kellhus
The Warrior-Prophet whose encounter with his father determines whether he is instrument, successor, or something stranger.
Moënghus
Kellhus’s Dûnyain father and author of the Thousandfold Thought.
Achamian
The Mandate sorcerer forced to decide whether knowledge of the Consult justifies serving Kellhus.
Esmenet
Kellhus’s partner and future empress, choosing a position that offers power and protection at moral cost.
Cnaiür
A warrior consumed by his history with Moënghus and his inability to escape Kellhus’s conditioning.
Conphas
The imperial commander whose claim to rule cannot coexist with Kellhus’s sacred empire.
Maithanet
The Shriah, revealed as part of Moënghus’s long preparation and Kellhus’s half brother.