Savannah characters

Also known as Derek

Appears from the start

The void-using leader of a nine-person party newly arrived in Savannah. Derek seeks property for a combined home and business while pursuing a meeting with the city's ruling house.

Appears from the start

Derek's telepathic companion and a member of his traveling household. She registers alongside the group when they enter Savannah.

Also known as Jackson, Crimson Blade

Appears from the start

A member of Derek's party who enters Savannah and publicly declares that House Torith no longer binds him. A former associate recognizes him as Jackson and the Crimson Blade.

Appears from the start

A contract specialist traveling with Derek's household. He arrives in Savannah as part of the group that needs permanent accommodation and commercial premises.

Also known as Rayna

Appears from the start

A wind user who arrives in Savannah among the people under Derek's protection. She is part of the household seeking a stable new base in the city.

Also known as Brandi

Appears from the start

A young crafter who reaches Savannah with her mother, Malorie, and Derek's group. The party's search for a permanent home also needs room for her developing work.

Also known as Mal

Appears from the start

Brandi's mother and a member of Derek's newly arrived household. She enters Savannah with the group as they move into temporary Crown lodging.

Also known as Thomas, Tommy

Appears from the start

A young spear trainee traveling under Derek's protection. He arrives with the household that plans to settle in Savannah and prepare him for further training.

Also known as Stella

Appears from the start

A Crown manager and Derek's commercial contact in Savannah. She covers the party's entry charge against future proceeds and directs him toward finding property while Alanah Swan arranges discounted temporary lodging.

Also known as Alanah

Appears from the start

The Crown leader whose arrangements secure reduced-price hotel rooms for Derek's party. Her support gives the newcomers a temporary base while they establish themselves in Savannah.

Also known as Natalie

Appears from the start

The head of House Savannah and the city leader Derek hopes to meet. Access to her requires an appointment, so he first turns his attention to securing property.

First appears in chapter 7

Savannah's Onyx-ranked Adventurer's Guildmaster and an expert spear user. After assessing Thomas's promise, he grants the trainee unrestricted access to a high-tier room and offers regular instruction.

First appears in chapter 10

Derek reports killing this son after hearing him acknowledge a role in trafficking children. The admission is Derek's only evidence, and he believes the man had limited knowledge of the broader operation.

First appears in chapter 11

An Indrian elf dignitary, the daughter of a duke and niece of her kingdom's ruler. She encounters Derek at the Guild with an earlier hostile exchange between them still unsettled.

First appears in chapter 11

The short, stout proprietor of the bar where Shae brings Derek after his rank assessment. Shae introduces the two men over a celebratory drink.

First appears in chapter 16

The Alabaster Homes representative competing to construct Derek's mixed residence and business. He distinguishes his bid by offering to complete the project at the cost of materials.

First appears in chapter 18

Roman's research assistant, an alchemist specializing in research and herbology. She observes Derek's experimental potion tests at Roman's shop.

First appears in chapter 23

Sidaria's king, confronted with Gerald's allegations against Derek and Alanah's account of the kidnapping of Brandi and Malorie. He promises an independent inquiry into the dispute.

First appears in chapter 23

The Sidarian crown prince, present when Alanah presents her account of Derek's conflict with House Torith. He shows an immediate interest in meeting the newly ranked adventurer.

First appears in chapter 23

A powerful House Torith noble who accuses Derek of killing members of his family and guards. He denies knowledge of the kidnapping attributed to his son and faces a royal inquiry.

First appears in chapter 23

Gerald Torith's dead son, named among the people Gerald accuses Derek of killing. Gerald claims Malcolm acted without his knowledge in the kidnapping attributed to him.

First appears in chapter 23

A Crown figure who oversees two of Alanah Swan's students while preparations begin for the Savannah void-beast auction.

First appears in chapter 25

A platinum-ranked academy graduate serving in Edgar's military company and adventuring party. He comes to Derek's shop after receiving a letter from his father, Jacks.

First appears in chapter 25

An Onyx adventurer, military leader, and Jake's superior. He accompanies Jake to Savannah, then joins the urgent effort to rescue Jacks from an ambush outside the city.

Also known as Clay

Appears from the start

A returning House Torith criminal already confined by Derek when the book begins. His continued custody is part of the unresolved conflict between Derek's group and House Torith.

First appears in chapter 48

An armored protector traveling with Gerald Torith. He is next in line to a noble family ranked third in power within the kingdom and accompanies Gerald to a covert meeting beyond the capital.

Also known as Cliff

First appears in chapter 49

The first son of House Arden and a formidable earth user. He helps Gerald ambush Edward's party in the palace courtyard and attacks the prince's guards.

First appears in chapter 49

The shadow-using vice leader of the Assassin's Guild who joins Gerald's palace ambush. This attacker restrains and grievously injures Edward's guards while delaying the crown prince.

First appears in chapter 49

A cloaked ally of Gerald who participates in the palace ambush using plant-based attacks. The attack leaves his identity concealed when he first joins the fighting.

First appears in chapter 51

The House Arden heir whom Edgar identifies as the earth user Cliff Arden. He is one of Gerald's allies inside the shadow-sealed battlefield.

First appears in chapter 51

The shadow-using Assassin's Guild vice leader, now identified by Edgar. Her abilities have sealed the battlefield and disabled Edward while Gerald's group attempts to escape.