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Dianna is a 1,000-year-old mortal turned Ig'Morruthen who operates as Kaden's second-in-command, known as the Bloodthirsty Queen. She possesses immortality, superhuman strength, and the ability to read memories by consuming blood. She deliberately avoids feeding on mortals to preserve her humanity. She binds herself to Kaden's service strictly to ensure her younger sister's safety.
Indentured Servant to Kaden
Older Sister of Gabriella "Gabby" Martinez
Captive Turned Wary Ally of Liam/Samkiel
Close Friend of Drake
Colleague of Tobias
Colleague of Alistair
Former Lover of Camilla
Liam is a centuries-old demigod born of a god and a celestial. Known as the World Ender, he used a legendary weapon to destroy his own world during the Gods War. He currently lives in isolation, neglecting his basic needs and avoiding his immense power out of overwhelming guilt. He reluctantly returns to the mortal world when a new threat emerges.
Son of Unir
Son of Adelphia
Half-Brother of Nismera
Close Friend and Leader of Logan
Commander of Vincent
Captor Turned Wary Ally of Dianna Martinez
Commander of Imogen
Gabby is Dianna's younger sister, transformed into an immortal to survive a deadly plague. Unlike typical Ig'Morruthens, she does not require blood and lacks monstrous physical traits. She works as a medical professional and possesses a heightened empathy that calms others.
Kaden is an ancient and powerful Ig'Morruthen seeking a mythical book to unseal closed dimensions. He rules over various monsters and relies heavily on manipulation, fear, and violence to maintain control. He exploits Dianna's love for her family to force her obedience.
Master and Captor of Dianna Martinez
Captor of Gabriella "Gabby" Martinez
Commander of Tobias
Commander of Alistair
Employer of Santiago
Unir is the deceased king of the gods who created the dimensions and celestials. He heavily pressured his son to succeed him, showing little patience for emotional vulnerability. He maintained a rigid worldview, treating his celestial creations largely as disposable soldiers.
Tobias serves as an Ig'Morruthen commander under Kaden. He possesses necromantic abilities, allowing him to raise armies of the dead. He is highly critical, impatient, and ruthless in his pursuit of Kaden's goals.
Alistair is a sadistic Ig'Morruthen serving under Kaden. He possesses the ability to shatter minds, reducing his victims to obedient puppets. He takes pleasure in his destructive powers and functions as Kaden's interrogator and spy master.
Drake is a vampire prince who saved Dianna and Gabby centuries ago during a plague. He operates a nightclub and maintains a close friendship with Dianna, frequently trying to protect her from abusive authority figures.
Brother of Ethan Vanderkai
Close Friend of Dianna Martinez
Ethan is the vampire king of the Zarall continent. He distrusts outsiders and prioritizes the safety of his people and his family above the looming political conflicts.
Logan is a celestial soldier and a core member of The Hand. He acts as Liam's closest friend, encouraging him to re-enter society and process his grief. He possesses deep loyalty to his wife and his commander.
Vincent serves as the acting leader of The Hand during Liam's isolation. He survived abuse from a goddess in his past, leaving him highly suspicious of authority figures and frequently at odds with Liam's commands.
Subordinate to Liam/Samkiel
Creation and Victim of Nismera
Neverra is a celestial warrior in The Hand. She shares a profound, magical bond with her husband, serving as an example of enduring connection in a fractured dimension.
Wife of Logan
Subordinate to Liam/Samkiel
Peter is a celestial soldier captured by Kaden's forces. He suffers intense psychological torture when Alistair shatters his mind, turning him into an obedient puppet.
Zekiel is a celestial member of The Hand tasked with guarding ancient sites. He carries magical silver rings that transform into deadly weapons.
Enemy of Dianna Martinez
Subordinate to Liam/Samkiel
Camilla is a powerful witch holding crucial information about an ancient book. She harbors a deep grudge against Dianna after being exiled by Kaden.
Former Lover of Dianna Martinez
Ally of Santiago
Santiago is a witch allied with Kaden. He assists Camilla in setting magical traps and commands artificial winged monsters.
Ally of Camilla
Employee of Kaden
Ava is the daughter of the angel Azrael. She guards her father's crypt and the legendary book hidden within it.
Ward of Geraldo
Geraldo is a celestial guard tasked specifically with protecting Ava and the secrets she keeps.
Protector of Ava
Nismera is a goddess who fiercely opposed her half-brother's ascension to the throne. She frequently belittled him and subjected her creations to severe abuse.
Rick is a mortal man dating Gabby. He remains completely unaware of the supernatural entities and extreme danger surrounding his partner's family.
Boyfriend of Gabriella "Gabby" Martinez
Coretta is a celestial living quietly in the mountains. She provides a safe haven for weary travelers and desperately waits for news of her missing son.
Mother of Peter
Host to Liam/Samkiel
Adelphia is a celestial who died shortly after giving birth to Liam. Her death created lasting friction between her partner and son.
Mother of Liam/Samkiel
Partner of Unir
Imogen is a celestial member of The Hand. She resides primarily in the ruins of the gods' home and frequently tries to contact her isolated commander.
Subordinate to Liam/Samkiel
Naomi is the wife of the vampire king. She resides in Zarall and serves as a vital anchor for her husband's political decisions.
Wife of Ethan Vanderkai