The Kings of Clonmel characters

Appears from the start

A full Ranger serving Araluen, now experienced in both covert investigation and open conflict. Will accompanies Halt into Hibernia to scout a growing religious movement whose public claims conceal organised intimidation.

Appears from the start

One of Araluen's most famous Rangers and Will's former mentor. Halt is usually guarded about his origins, but the mission to Clonmel takes him back to the Hibernian royal family and a history he has kept from almost everyone.

First appears in chapter 2

Will and Halt's closest warrior ally, an exceptional knight whose honesty and fighting reputation make him well suited to a public role in their campaign against the Outsiders.

First appears in chapter 3

Commandant of the Ranger Corps and Halt's old friend. Crowley identifies the Outsiders' spread through Hibernia as a threat likely to reach Araluen and sends a small team to learn how the movement works.

First appears in chapter 3

A skilled Courier and Will's partner. Alyss remains in Araluen while the Rangers leave for Hibernia, part of the life and personal future to which Will expects to return after the mission.

First appears in chapter 3

A gifted cook and Horace's childhood friend at Redmont. Jenny's warmth toward Horace makes the normally composed knight noticeably uncertain before he leaves on the Hibernian mission.

First appears in chapter 5

Will's Ranger horse, trained to respond to quiet signals and to move safely through difficult country. Tug remains essential to Will's scouting as the group crosses Hibernia.

First appears in chapter 8

The charismatic leader of the Outsiders. Tennyson promises divine protection to frightened communities in return for wealth and obedience, presenting each expansion of his following as proof of spiritual power.

First appears in chapter 8

The followers and enforcers of Tennyson's movement. They enter districts suffering from raids and disorder, then demand payment and allegiance in exchange for the protection their leader claims to provide.

First appears in chapter 16

King of Clonmel and Halt's twin brother. Ferris resembles Halt closely but has governed through avoidance and self-interest, allowing royal authority to weaken while the Outsiders gain influence.

First appears in chapter 18

Ferris's nephew and heir, a young Hibernian noble who takes the danger to Clonmel more seriously than his uncle does. Sean is prepared to support the Araluens' effort to restore confidence in lawful rule.

First appears in chapter 30

A professional assassin from Genovesa employed by Tennyson. Bacari relies on concealment, poison and the small crossbow associated with his trade rather than meeting enemies openly.

First appears in chapter 30

One of the Genovesan killers serving Tennyson. Marisi works from hiding and helps turn carefully planned violence into apparent evidence of the Outsiders' supernatural favour.