Historical figure
Al-Alawi
The ancient ruler who united the four kingdoms and governed them justly for millennia before surrendering immortality.
Reader’s guide
A glossary of The Inevitable Fate
The places, bloodlines, and events that shaped the world before the novel begins, arranged in a quick, spoiler-free guide.
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The Four Swords
Swords given to the kingdoms by Al-Alawi, serving as keys to the hidden blade that carries his power.
Place
Jahannir
The Great Rift above a sea of fire and ash. The Ghost Kingdom lies beyond it.
Kingdom
Al-Qaldayn
The ancient name of the Jinn Kingdom, meaning the White Land, encircled by walls and eternal waterfalls.
Dynasty
The Randar
The ruling bloodline of the Golden Citadel and the Last Human Kingdom.
Battle
Qalyun
The battle that ended the Great Wars and began three centuries of peace.
Defences
The Three Fortresses
Three great strongholds built by humans with the aid of jinn mages to protect the Last Kingdom.
Place
The Gates of Heads
The Middle Fortress gates where the heads of fallen ghosts were displayed after the last great battle.
Frontier
The Northern Sawarkin
The upper Sawarkin branch shown southwest of Jahannir, distinct from the southern passes.
Frontier
The Southern Sawarkin
The lower Sawarkin branch along the western edge of the southern human lands.
Place
The Dark Forest
A forest with its own time and laws, where travellers cannot leave by the path they entered.