Sarah Griffiths

[By @mochii.mocha]

**Sarah Griffiths** is Victoria Morgan's girlfriend and Squire of the Line of Tristian, third-ranked.

## Biography

### Early Life

Sarah's mom comes from a wealthy Vassal family. She Paged at the Western Chapter, but never Squired. When she met Sarah's father she realized she wanted a family. Sarah says that while her mom wouldn't admit it, she thinks she wanted the prestige but not the war. Sarah's dad is Venezuelan and he didn't know about the Order until he began dating Sarah's mom. He became a sworn and pledged Vassal before they married. He mostly knows the fancy party and opera tickets part of the Order. Due to his race and ethnicity, he is not particularly well received at these events.

Sarah's mom didn't want Sarah to Squire unless she got Selected by a high-ranked Scion because they're less likely to be Called. Her mom wanted her to avoid the Abatement. Sarah chose to be a Squire because service is how she was raised, and because she love Tor and won't let her fight alone. Sarah and Tor have been dating for a couple of years.

### Legendborn

Sarah greets Bree when she shows up at the Lodge to investigate the Order. Bree lies and says that Nick told her to meet him there. A confused but friendly Sarah invites her inside. Sarah surprises Bree by defending her to Selwyn, despite not knowing her. She tells Bree that she does belong and is one of them now. After William finishes stabilizing everyone hurt in the uchel attack, he takes Bree to explain more about the Order. He asks Russ and Sarah to watch over his patients for him. After they return to the infirmary, Sarah offers to drive Bree home.

When Bree shows up at the Lodge on Friday looking for Nick, she runs into Sarah and Tor. Sarah tells her that Nick isn't there because he's driving his dad to the airport. Sarah goes with the group to Tap Rail. Afterwards, she and Tor, and Sel go on patrol. The next day, Saturday, before the sun rises, is the second trial. Sarah is paired with Blake to monitor his progress. Tor is Called during the trial. William won't let Sel perform the Warrior's Oath to bond Sarah and Tor until he calms down. He eventually does and performs the Oath. Sarah and Tor then have to adjust to Tristian's inheritance. Sarah specifically has to adjust to the enhanced speed of her mind. She gossips unabashedly with Bree after the third trial. She tells Bree that it's okay she's dating Nick, and only Ainsley, Sydney, and Spencer are jealous.

After Bree discovers her mother’s accident was in fact just an accident, she leaves the Order. Sarah and her other friends in the Order try to reach her, but she ignores their texts and calls.

### Bloodmarked

A month after the night at the Cave of the Dragon, the Order holds the memorial service for Russ, Whitty, Fitz, and Evan.

While Bree and William are imprisoned in the Institute, the Regents send Tor and Sarah to the Northern chapter to help the Lieges search for Nick.

## Physical Description

Sarah is petite and pixie-like. She has narrow shoulders. She has short dark hair and large dark eyes. She has a dimpled smile. Sarah wears a blue silk ribbon bracelet wrapped her wrist. Sewn into the center is her knight's sigil, a small silver engraved coin. Despite her small stature, she is incredibly strong. While she is part-Venezuelan, she passes as White.

## Personality

Sarah is always super nice and friendly. She knows just how pretentious the Order is.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Marksmanship and speed**: Due to being a bonded Scion, Sarah inherited all the abilities of the Line of Tristan. It appears that her enhanced speed is not limited to physical speed, but also mental speed.
* **Sight:** As an Oathed member of the Order, Sarah has the Sight, which allows her to see aether and Shadowborns.
* **Weapons and Combat Training:** As a member of the Order, Sarah has been trained in various weapons and forms of combat since she was young.

## Relationships

### Victoria Morgan

Tor and Sarah are currently dating. While they love and care about each other, racism causes some pretty big problems between them. Tor is somewhat aware that Sarah faces racism, but chooses to ignore it. Sarah is aware that Tor can be racist, but does not want to face it. Sarah feels like has to hide the racist comments about their relationship from Tor. A further complication is that Tor used to say racist things about Sarah's father before they began dating.

### Bree Matthews

Sarah and Bree are friends. Sarah feels like Bree can understand where racism comes from, and feels comfortable talking to her about it.