Crown Prince of the Humans
Prince Orhan
King Randar’s son, whose coronation begins with celebration and ends under the shadow of war.
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Faces of fate
Characters at the heart of war
Princes, kings, mages, and commanders—each has something to fear and something worth fighting for. These profiles reveal only the beginning.
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The Wise King
King Randar X
Ruler of the Last Kingdom and Orhan’s father, renowned for wisdom before an ancient poison strikes.
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The Black King of Ghosts
King Raoul
The ruler who suddenly changed, raised a ghost army, and demanded the four swords and submission.
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Heir to the Giant Kingdom
Meltem son of Melim
A prince carrying the legacy of a destroyed kingdom—and an oath to return.
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Supreme Mage of Al-Qaldayn
Arshan
An ancient mage who helped humans build the three fortresses and carries the quiet authority of centuries.
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Commander of the Middle Fortress
Zarkon
The commander who receives the wounded messenger at the Gates of Heads and witnesses the first warning.
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