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Argartha

**Argartha** was a historic Mystic Sister who prophesised the Ark would be one day opened when “the four tribes demand it with one voice.” Sceptics, such as Glass, believe that it is fake and was designed to give the Empire hope, but the Ancestor Church believes in it, interpret it to mean a “chosen one” of all Four Tribes will open the Ark.
Lich Road

The **Lich Road**, also known as the **Lichway** was a long, empty road leading to Wennith.

## Recent Events

### *Prince of Thorns*

Jorg Ancrath and his brotherhood travelled down the Lich Road to reach the Horse Coast. On the way they discovered a gibbet containing four men - two of which were already dead. Jorg identifies one of the remaining men to be Gomst, a priest who was formerly in serving to House Ancrath. Shortly after, the travelling party is ambushed by the Undead, but they were able to fight them off with minimal casualties.
Keppen

**Keppen** was an old member of the Forest Watch.

## Biography

### Prince of Thorns

While Jorg Ancrath meets with the Forest Watch en route to the Castle Red, he asks the Watch Master, Vincent de Gren to show him how loyal his watchmen are by asking Keppen to jump off a cliff. Vincent initially hesitates, but folds at Jorg's insistence and animatedly orders Keppen to jump over the cliff and into Rulow's Fall. When Keppen angrily refuses and draws a knife, Jorg declares, "Not good enough," and pushes Watch Master Vincent over the cliff and to his death. He then swiftly overpowers Keppen and asks the old Watchman if he is willing to die for the next Watch Master, threatening to push him after Vincent if he answers with anything but a "yes." When Keppen complies, Jorg pulls him back from the cliff after immediately declaring that Captain Coddin is Vincent's successor as Watch Master.
Katherine ap Scorron

**Katherine ap Scorron** was the sister of Queen Sareth ap Scorron and the secret lover of Jorg Ancrath, the step-son of her sister by King Olidan Ancrath and the former Queen Rowen.

## Biography

### Prince of Thorns

After Jorg was stabbed by Olidan, Katherine visited him while he regained consciousness and told the healer, Hanna, that she didn't know men had so much blood. She then explains that she had wanted to see Jorg die for what he did to Galen, and Hanna adds that Olidan should have slit his throat, but Katherine tells her only a cruel man would take a knife to his son. When Hanna asks Katherine's permission to kill Jorg out of mercy, Katherine refuses, telling her that they should let him fall only when he is ready.

Much later, after Jorg had woken, Katherine came to speak with Hanna again, unaware he had regained consciousness, and was furious to seem him alive. She called him a murderer and pulled a knife on him, telling him that she will finish what he started. They struggle briefly before Katherine hesitates and sees that Jorg has killed Hanna. While she hesitates, he hits her hard, knocking her unconscious. Jorg considers killing her, but eventually decides against it, choosing to pursue his uncle instead.
Vincent de Gren

Lord **Vincent de Gren** was the former Watch Master of the Forest Watch who styled himself as a lord. He was pushed from a cliff by Jorg Ancrath, who appointed Coddin as the new Watch Master.

## Biography

### Background

Vincent was a knight in service of House Ancrath, when King Olidan Ancrath personally appointed him as Watch Master.

### Prince of Thorns

During Jorg's visit to the Forest Watch, the prince demanded that de Gren ordered one of his men, Keppen, to jump off a cliff. When he refused, Jorg killed them both.
Noble houses

**Noble houses** of the Broken Empire are dynasties partaking in a feudal system in which they are all submissive to one greater house: a royal house.

## Royal house

A royal house is a house with a legitimate and accepted claim to a kingdom. The head of a royal house will typically bear the title king or queen. In some places, however, such as the Arrow, the paramount ruler will bear the title of prince.

## Known noble houses

### Ancrath

* House Ancrath
* House Renar
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Egan of the Arrow

**Egan of the Arrow** was the Prince of the Arrow after murdering his elder brother, Orrin before being succeeded by Jorg Ancrath.

## Biography

### History

Egan was born one year after his brother Orrin.

## Character

### Personality

Egan is, in most respects, the antithesis of his brother Orrin. Where Orrin was compassionate, intelligent, philosophical and philanthropic, Egan was brutal, simple, blunt and cruel in many respects. From their first meeting, it was apparent to Jorg that Egan was the brute to Orrin's diplomat. Egan has little concept of honor, as he openly coveted his brother's wife Katherine Ap Scorron and later committed fratricide to gain his brother's kingdom.
Academy

The **Academy** is a school for training Marjal mages for Emperor Crucical’s service. It is located in Verity, the capital of the Empire, a complex of buildings built right up against the palace. The reason for this is to access the energy from the Ark, which the emperor controls; one of only three known Arks known to exist in the Corridor. The Academy often buys children to become students from childtakers like Giljohn. A notable annual event is a contest between the Academy students and the Sweet Mercy novices with Quantal traits in Grey Class. Professional mages have a range of magical abilities: some can build invisible and virtually impenetrable protective walls, some can control the elements such as fire; and the most powerful, can hold a mortally wounded person at the boundary of death, while his body heals from his wounds. Mages are also able to do freelance work when the emperor doesn’t require their skills, although only the very richest Sis nobles can afford their services.
Mark Lawrence

**Mark Lawrence** is an American-British author who writes predominantly fantasy series, including *The Broken Empire*, *The Red Queen's War*, *Book of the Ancestor*, *Book of the Ice*, as well as numerous other works.

## Biography

### Personal Life

Lawrence was born January 28, 1966 in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, but moved to the UK at the age of one and currently lives in Bristol, England. He is married and has four children, one of whom is severely disabled, and Mark is the primary carer.

Before becoming a novelist he was a research scientist in the field of artificial intelligence who worked on the famous US Strategic Defense Initiative and held top secret level clearance with both the US and UK governments. Lawrence also has a degree in Physics and a PHD in Mathematics

In 2021 he was shortlisted for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with the North Carolina Comittee on justice reform.

### Writing

Lawrence has said that he never had any ambition to be a writer and was very surprised when his first attempt at writing turned into a global publishing deal almost overnight. No publishing houses rejected his works and the "Big Five" all took part in a bidding war on his debut novel, *Prince of Thorns*.

## Bibliography

### The Broken Empire

1. Prince of Thorns (2011)
2. King of Thorns (2012)
3. Emperor of Thorns (2013)
4. Road Brothers (2017)

### The Red Queen's War

1. Prince of Fools (2014)
2. The Liar's Key (2015)
3. The Wheel of Osheim (2016)

### Book of the Ancestor

1. Red Sister (2017)
2. Grey Sister (2018)
3. Holy Sister (2019)

### Impossible Times

1. One Word Kill (2019)
2. Limited Wish (2019)
3. Dispel Illusion (2019)

### Book of the Ice

1. The Girl and the Stars (2020)
2. The Girl and the Mountain (2021)
3. The Girl and the Moon (forthcoming)

### Other works

* Dark Tide (2012)
* During the Dance (2014)
* The Dream-Taker's Apprentice (2015)
* Locked In (2015)
* Christmas Tale (2015)
* Gunlaw (2015)

## Gallery

Mark LawrenceMark Lawrence with *The Wheel of Osheim*Mark Lawrence's debut novel, *Prince of Thorns*Mark Lawrence's *King of Thorns*Mark Lawrence's *Emperor of Thorns*Mark Lawrence's *Road Brothers*Mark Lawrence's *Prince of Fools*Mark Lawrence's *The Liar's Key*Mark Lawrence's *The Wheel of Osheim*

## References

1. ↑ Mark Lawrence Interview, 2015
2. ↑ *During the Dance*
3. ↑ *Locked In*
4. ↑ Christmas Tale
Prince of Thorns

**Prince of Thorns** is the first book in the The Broken Empire trilogy, written by Mark Lawrence. It was his debut novel. The book follows an anti-hero, Jorg Ancrath and his outlaw brotherhood. Released in August 2011, it was met with generally positive reviews. The next book in the series, *King of Thorns* was released in the following year.

## Plot

From being a priveleged royal child, raised by a loving mother, Jorg Ancrath has become the Prince of Thorns, a charming, immoral boy leading a grim band of outlaws in a series of raids and atrocities. The world is in chaos: violence is rife, nightmares everywhere. Jorg has the ability to master the living and the dead, but there is still one thing that puts a chill in him. Returning to his father's castle Jorg must confront horrors from his childhood and carve himself a future with all hands turned against him.

## Notes

* An unabridged audiobook for *Prince of Thorns* was released in June 2012 in the lead-up to the release of *King of Thorns*. The US version was narrated by James Clamp while in the UK it was voiced by Joe Jameson.
Nevis

**Nevis** is one of the four Archons or Archbishops of the Ancestor Church, until his election as High Priest.

## Biography

### Background

In their youth, Nevis and Glass were lovers.

### Red Sister

Jacob arranges for Nevis and the other three Archons to travel from the four corners of The Empire to Sweet Mercy for the Church trial of the novice Nona Grey and Abbess Glass. The High Priest tries to rushes through the trial and conviction of the pair, but the Abbess puts up a strong defence, arguing that Nona’s conviction for killing the sociopath Raymel Tacsis was corrupt, and that any nine-year-old girl capable of killing a famed Gerant ring fighter would serve the Church well. The other three Archons are convinced and conclude there is no case to answer. Nevis seems reluctant to agree, but Abbess Glass reminds him of a promise he made her long ago. However, High Priest Jacob overrules them, and proceeds to the sentencing.

Seemingly panicked, Abbess Glass now claims that Nona is the prophesised Shield of the Argatha, and agrees to take an archaic test to prove it. She must hold her hand above a votive candle until believed. Although the Abbess roars in agony as her palm burns, the High Priest is utterly determined to see her found guilty. So Nona stops the test, and agrees to take the ordeal of the Shield Test instead. Yet through her Hunska speed, the young novice amazingly survives the trial against three projectiles: a spear, a throwing-star, and an arrow. The High Priest accepts defeat with bad grace, but before he can leave Abbess Glass accuses him of having sold himself entirely to the Tacsis family. Jacob tries to brush off the accusation, but all four Archons agree and vote to remove him from office for his stupidity, corruption, and malice. To his own surprise, Archon Nevis is elected the new primate of the Church of the Ancestor, as the candidate most likely to be acceptable to Emperor Crucical.

High Priest Nevis visits the Sweet Mercy again with the emperor's sister Sherzal, and insists that her ward Zole must be enrolled in the convent, against the objections of the Abbess.

### Grey Sister

High Priest Nevis seems to openly conspire with Abbess Glass to bring the emperor's sister Sherzal to justice, for stealing the Sweet Mercy Shipheart. He sets his seal to a document giving her permission to practise heresy at the convent.

## Character

### Appearance

Nevis is a fat, pale faced man with greying hair, deep set eyes, and wet lips.
Kashta

The Nuban is a character that appears in Prince of Thorns. He was a former prisoner of Jorg Ancrath's father, however when Jorg came to visit the prison the day before the big executions were to take place he took interest in The Nuban. The Nuban, was on the torture table and Jorg released him. This lead to the freeing of many future "brothers", and Jorg's escape from his father's lands.

The Nuban's preferred weapon is a crossbow made by his people. It's characterised by its large size and therefore power, as well as its artwork. Notably, there were drawings and carvings of lions. It is able to penetrate plate armor more effectively.

It wasn't until later, long after the Nuban's death, that his name was revealed to Jorg by Chella the Necromancer. Chella also claims that the Nuban forgave her for causing his death.

### Backstory

The Nuban revealed that he came to Europe, or the Broken Empires, because he was sold as a slave. Otherwise, we do not know much. However, we do understand that he found it incredibly difficult to survive alone on the roads. It is why he joined the brotherhood. He also always desired to return to his homeland.

### Death

When Jorg and the brothers encountered Chella the necromancer while trying to take Galleth, Chella managed to take the Nuban hostage by holding a knife to his throat. Jorg, wanting to take the chance, and also having received a tacit approval by the Nuban by way of eye contact, used his crossbow and shot both the Nuban and Chella with a single bolt. Then, they both fell, both presumed dead.

### Personality

Although the Nuban did not speak much, when he did, he never lied or spoke uselessly. One could characterise him as wise, but only to a certain extent.

## The Nuban

### Appears in

Prince of Thorns, (mentioned) King of Thorns
Justice

**Justice** was a wolf-hound that belonged to Jorg Ancrath and his brother William. Jorg recalls that it was so large William could ride on its back when he was four years old. Justice was killed

## Biography

### Background

When Jorg broke a snowglobe at age six, his father, King Olidan Ancrath, chose to punish him by ordering Jorg to break Justice's legs with a hammer, and that otherwise the dog would burn. Jorg chose the hammer, but couldn't bring himself to break Justice's last leg. Olidan threw a torch at the wolf-hound, which killed it.

### *King of Thorns*

Jorg remembers dragging the corpse of Justice to a graveyard and burying it.

When Jorg encounters a dog belonging to Orrin, Prince of the Arrow, he is reminded of Justice.
Brothers

The **Brothers** were an outlaw gang founded by Price, who was later murdered by Jorg Ancrath, who became their new leader.

## History

### Background

The Brothers were founded and initially led by Price. They grew in size and encountered Kent one day, covered in blood of patrolmen he had killed, and he joined their brotherhood, being nicknamed "Red Kent." Jorg Ancrath later murdered Price and took over.

### Prince of Thorns

The Brothers loot and ravage the village of Mabberton and execute its town leader on the orders of Jorg. This is a warning directed at the local Baron Kennick not to follow the Brothers down the Lich Road, where they travel towards Wennith, on the Horse Coast. On the Lichway they encounter Gomst, a priest from Jorg's past, and set him free from a gibbet when they are attacked by a small horde of the undead. The Brothers fight them off with minimal casualties.
Book of the Ancestor

**Book of the Ancestor** is a fantasy book series written by American-British author Mark Lawrence. The series is a trilogy, comprised of: *Red Sister*, *Grey Sister* and *Holy Sister*, which were released between 2017 and 2019. The story is set in a shared universe with other works by Mark Lawrence, such as *The Broken Empire* and *The Red Queen's War*, and more specifically on the planet of Abeth, which it shares with another series, *Book of the Ice*. A short story, *Bound*, was released between *Grey Sister* and *Holy Sister* in December 2018, its timeline set between the two books respectively.

Audiobooks of the three novels were narrated by Helen Duff and released with the physical copies.

## Works

### Main series

1. *Red Sister*
2. *Grey Sister*
3. *Holy Sister*
Ancrath (disambiguation)

Disambiguation page for Ancrath.The following is a list of links to pages that may share a similar title.Please follow one of the disambiguation links below or search to find the page you were looking for if it is not listed. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.
**Ancrath** may refer to:

* Ancrath, a kingdom.
* House Ancrath, the noble house that rules it.
* King of Ancrath, the title of its paramount ruler.
Gog

**Gog** is a young Leucrota child who was given as a sacrifice to the necromancers under the mountain beneath the Castle Red. He had no name until Jorg Ancrath rescued him and his brother, Magog. He then served Jorg until his death at Heimrift while fighting Ferrakind. Gog possessed the power to influence fire, and these powers soon spiralled out of control.

## Biography

### Background

The Leucrota knew that Gog's powers would one day tear him apart and everything around him, so sacrificed him and his brother to the necromancers.

### *Prince of Thorns*

Gog meets Jorg for the first time while he is attempting to destroy the Castle Red. When Jorg asks his name and realise he doesn't have one, he names and his brother Gog and Magog, a biblical joke. Jorg tells Gog that if he wants to survive he will have to leave Magog alone. When Magog was sacrificed by Gorgoth, Jorg started to like Gog, as he too had lost a brother.

### *King of Thorns*

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In King of Thorns, Gog's powers were becoming more and more out of control, almost accidentally burning Jorg alive in his castle while they all slept. Jorg's advisors and the Brothers told him that he should kill the child before he harms anyone seriously, but Jorg is unable to accept this. He decides to take Gog to the Heimrift to see the fire-sworn named Ferrakind to see if the mage can help temper Gog's powers. On the way Jorg figures out how Gog controls and creates fires, which is from Gog explaining that "There's only one fire" and that he moves fire from one place to another.

Upon meeting Ferrakind, they discover that the mage has no intention of helping Gog, but to kill Gog and absorb his flame into himself and become stronger. When Ferrakind attempts to kill Gog, Jorg, and Gorgoth with flames, Gog redirects the flames to a spot that Jorg told him to previously. The intense heat coming from Ferrakind and Gog create a large tunnel to the underside of a large lake that floods the caverns they are in and kills Ferrakind. Unfortunately Gog was killed doing this.
Argartha prophecy

The **Argartha prophecy** was made by a Mystic Sister named Argartha which claims that the Ark would one day be opened when “the four tribes demand it with one voice]]. The Ancestor Church believes this prophecy and interprets a “chosen one” of all Four Tribes who will open the Ark.

Sceptics to this theory include Glass.
King of Thorns

**King of Thorns** is the second novel in *The Broken Empire* by Mark Lawrence which continued the story of Jorg Ancrath and his brothers. It was released August 7, 2012, a year after the first book in the series. The final instalment of the trilogy, *Emperor of Thorns*, was released the following year.

## Plot

To reach greatness you must step on bodies, and many brothers lie trodden in my wake. I’ve walked from pawn to player and I’ll win this game of ours, though the cost of it may drown the world in blood…

The land burns with the fires of a hundred battles as lords and petty kings fight for the Broken Empire. The long road to avenge the slaughter of his mother and brother has shown Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath the hidden hands behind this endless war. He saw the game and vowed to sweep the board. First though he must gather his own pieces, learn the rules of play, and discover how to break them.

A six nation army, twenty thousand strong, marches toward Jorg’s gates, led by a champion beloved of the people. Every decent man prays
this shining hero will unite the empire and heal its wounds. Every omen says he will. Every good king knows to bend the knee in the face of overwhelming odds, if only to save their people and their lands. But King Jorg is not a good king.

Faced by an enemy many times his strength Jorg knows that he cannot win a fair fight. But playing fair was never part of Jorg’s game plan.

## Notes

* The audiobook for *King of Thorns* was released in August 2012, shortly after that of *Prince of Thorns*. Similarly, it was narrated by James Clamp in the US and Joe Jameson in the UK.
Marclos Renar

**Marclos Renar** was the eldest son of Count Osson Renar and brother of Jarco Renar. He was murdered by Jorg Ancrath under a banner of truce, which was a direct violation of the said truce.

## Biography

### Prince of Thorns

Marclos Renar led a small Renar force through Norwood and into a trap prepared by Jorg Ancrath. However, Jorg was not anticipating a noble force and improvises, offering a white banner, signalling a truce. Marclos meets him and asks who he is. Jorg suddenly mounted his stallion and stabs him in the eye with a dagger from his own saddle.
Duchy of Doren

The Duchy of Doren was a semi-independent duchy of the Scotlandian Empire. It wass located in the Great Plains region of North Adven and found along the Hancock River. Doren had a population of 54,088 Scotlandians and was home to the city of Dorelik, named after the unifier of the Scotlandian duchies. It was also home to Fort Dorelik, the largest fort in the nation and home to the largest stationed troop count of the Scottish Army. Outside of Dorelik, the duchy was loosely populated and is a large exporter of agriculture.
South Adven

**South Adven** is a continent located on planet Earth in the Sol System. It is home to the Amazon Rainforest and the Amazon River, making it one of the most natural and uninhabited planets left on Earth. Resources were common but were harvested during the Global Resource Crisis; anything unharvested was barred from mining once it ended, however.
Nuban (disambiguation)

Disambiguation page for Nuban.The following is a list of links to pages that may share a similar title.Please follow one of the disambiguation links below or search to find the page you were looking for if it is not listed. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.
**Nuban** may refer to:

* Kashta, a member of Jorg Ancrath's brotherhood, nicknamed the Nuban.
* Nuban, a derogatory term for people of colour such as Kashta.
Great Plains

The expanse of the Great Plains

**The Great Plains** is a region of North Adven characterized by low-lying points, large plains, and parts of the Hancock Watershed. Historically, it has been home to several different nations that have grown to powerhouse status and is one of the most important regions on North Adven. A large majority of the Ezix Alliance was located within the Great Plains and helped harbor its notoriety.
Belmont Executions

The **Belmont Executions** was a series of executions carried out in Belmont, Scotlandia following the Battle of Belmont in the Scottish Rebellion. Following the victory of the 2nd Scottish Cavalry Division, more than 1,500 militiamen and civilians, including Rolan Feldman, were rounded up and executed in the center of Belmont.
Ambush on the Lichway

The **ambush on the Lichway** was a minor conflict in which Jorg Ancrath's brotherhood was ambushed on the Lich Road while by a small number of the undead.

## History

### Background

The Brothers were travelling down the Lich Road on their way to Wennith and the Horse Coast and had recently looted the village of Mabberton. When travelling down the Lichway, they encountered a gibbet with four men in - two of whom were still alive. Jorg recognised one of them to be Gomst, but before they could converse properly, Gomst warned the Brothers of approaching undead.

### Ambush

Jorg and a small number of his men chose to stand their ground, while others ran and chaos ensued. They were able to fight off the undead with minimal casualties.

### Aftermath

The Brothers decide to return to the Tall Castle with Gomst en route to Wennith.
Olidan Ancrath

**Olidan Ancrath** is the King of Ancrath and father of Jorg, William and Degran Ancrath. He has wed twice, first to Rowen and then to Sareth ap Scorron. Olidan resides in the Tall Castle like his forefathers.

## Biography

### Background

When Olidan's son, Jorg, broke a snowglobe at age six, Olidan, chose to punish him by ordering Jorg to break his dog's legs with a hammer, and that otherwise the dog would burn. Jorg chose the hammer, but couldn't bring himself to break his dog's last leg, so Olidan threw a torch at the wolf-hound, which killed it.

After an attack by Osson Renar killed his first wife and their youngest son, Olidan did not visit Jorg despite his severe wounds and trauma.

### Prince of Thorns

He attempts to have Jorg killed by judging him guilty and having a trial of combat to prove his guilt, Makin Bortha fights on Jorg's behalf in the trial. Failing to convict Jorg, he later sends him on a suicidal mission to capture the ancient Castle Red with only his small band of men.
Kent

**Kent**, nicknamed **Red Kent**, is a loyal, highly skilled and deadly warrior who serves Jorg Ancrath as a member of his brotherhood. He earned his title after being discovered by the Brothers covered in the blood and gore of seventeen patrolmen.

## Biography

### Background

The Brotherhood found him covered in the blood of seventeen patrolmen and offered him a place in their brotherhood. He has since served loyally.
The Broken Empire

**The Broken Empire** is a fantasy book series written by American-British author Mark Lawrence. The series consists of three books: *Prince of Thorns*, *King of Thorns* and *Emperor of Thorns*, released respectively from 2011-2013. The story follows the protagonist of Jorg Ancrath through a post-apocalyptic world and has a second series set in the same world taking place simultaneously titled The Red Queen's War, along with numerous other works.

Audiobooks of the three instalments were released in 2012 and 2013, narrated by James Clamp in the US and Joe Jameson in the UK. Paramount Pictures acquired the film rights to the series in 2017 and are reportedly working on an adaptation.

## Works

### Main series

* *Prince of Thorns* (2011)
* *King of Thorns* (2012)
* *Emperor of Thorns* (2013)
Emperor of Thorns

**Emperor of Thorns** is the third and final book in The Broken Empire trilogy.

## Synopsis

The path to the throne is broken – only the broken can walk it.

The world is cracked and time has run through, leaving us clutching
at the end days. These are the days that have waited for us all our lives. These are my days. I will stand before the Hundred and they will listen. I will take the throne no matter who stands against me, living or dead, and if I must be the last emperor then I will make of it such an ending.

This is where the wise man turns away. This is where the holy kneel
and call on God. These are the last miles, my brothers. Don’t look to me to save you. Run if you have the wit. Pray if you have the soul. Stand
your ground if courage is yours. But don’t follow me.

Follow me, and I will break your heart.
Sim

**Sim** was a member of Jorg Ancrath's brotherhood, initially joining under its previous leader, Price. He was a trained assassin, and skilled in playing the harp.

## Biography

### Background

Price and the Brothers found Sim in a brothel, which Price raided and slaughtered everyone inside except Sim.

## Character

### Appearance

Sim is said to have the sort of face that could be, at a moment, easily forgettable, and at another, handsome. He could model it into very nearly anything he wanted, whether to blend in or to stand out, completely mediocre or decent-looking.

### Personality

Sim was reserved. Jorg Ancrath felt that no matter how many words you exchange with him, you might never get to know him better.

### Skills

* Assassination
* Harp-playing
Feldman Dynasty

The **Feldman Dynasty**, also known as the **Feldman Lineage**, was a dynasty of elite Ezici (then Scottish) humans. It originated from Vladimir Feldman, but the family lineage officially begins with his grandfather, Rolan Feldman. Despite its popularity and immense power, the family remained small with only 140 known members. A large portion of the history spanned with Vladimir's life alone.
Orrin of the Arrow

**Orrin of the Arrow** was the Prince of the Arrow. He is the elder brother of Egan of the Arrow, who later kills and succeeds him, and the wife of Katherine ap Scorron.

## Personality

> "*Oh my brothers, the way he spoke them. More subtle than Sageou's gentle traps, even that heathen witch with his dream weaving skills would envy this kind of persuasion*" - Jorg Ancrath in *King of Thorns*
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Prince Orrin was a master orator who could persuade almost anybody to follow him. He also had a look around him that added to this, a look of honesty and trust. This made even Jorg believe that he truly cared about the people and would rule with a fair hand. Orrin was also very cunning and smart, to a point where Jorg was infuriated by him as he knew how many men were hiding, he even knew Jorg's identity despite his disguise.

The Prince also has a vision for a united empire with him as the emperor. He believes that the only thing that will change is that there will be no more war.

He always portrayed his brother's faults in a good light, and tried to keep him by his side.

Orrin loved reading old books that are classics to the 21st century. He read many different ones, scribbling in the margins and was quite the scholar.

The Prince also demonstrated tremendous will power saying that he will be the puppeteer of Sageous, not the other way around. He proved this to be true, shielding his dreams with golden layers, a stark contrast to Jorg Ancrath's briar's and storms.

## Appearance

> *"Orrin as blond as a Jarl and handsome as the princes painted in those books to delight princesses..." -* Katherine in *King of Thorns*
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>

Like many of the line of the Emperor, Orrin was fair, thick of arm and pleasing to the eye. He had a habit of smiling a lot.

## History

He was born with a prophecy about him, that the Prince of Arrow would unite all broken kingdoms. That gilded gates would open.

### King of Thorns

Orrin makes his first appearance in Jorg's kingdom. Beating Jorg into the dust. Telling him to surrender his kingdom and become his steward.

Orrin proposes and weds Katherine. She carries him no children and he feels sad over this.

He was later murdered by his brother Egan who was under the influence of Sageous.
Blade class

**Blade Class** is one of the five subjects taught at the convent of Sweet Mercy, along with Mystic class, Academia class, Shade class, and Path class. Novices learn to become deadly skilled in fighting, beginning with unarmed combat and then progressing to knives, throwing-stars and sword, as well as tactics and strategy. Classes take place in the Blade Hall under Sister Tallow. In their own time, novices also practice at Blade-Path, a twisting, turning, and corkscrewing pipe precariously suspended over a huge safety-net, that helps build balance and quick responses.
Kingship

**Kingship** is the state of being a king and ruling lands. A female in this position is a queen and her status is known as **queenship**. The Broken Empire contains several divided lands and kingdoms with several titles. Typically the children of a king or queen will be styled as princes or princesses and the most common form of lineage is male-favouring primogeniture.

However, some monarchies choose to call their leaders "princes" and "princesses", such as the lands of the Arrow, who is ruled by a Prince of the Arrow.

## Known monarchies

* Ancrath
* Arrow
* Wennith
* Renar
Coddin

**Coddin** was the leader of the Forest Watch after his predecessor, Vincent de Gren, was murdered by Jorg Ancrath. He later became a trusted advisor of Jorg.

## Character

Coddin is a loyal and honest man. He is wise and is able to see the greater picture. He enjoys reading. Despite growing old, Coddin is still a strong man.
Apple

Sister **Apple**, also known as **Mistress Shade** for her teaching position, and mocked as **the Poisoner**, is a Sister of Discretion at Sweet Mercy. She is the teacher of Shade class, and earned her nickname due to her obsession and dealings with poisons and antidotes in Red Class, where she became infamous by constantly trying to poison the novices in an attempt at teaching them vigilance. She and Sister Kettle are lovers.

## Biography

### Background

When Apple joined Sweet Mercy, Kettle was an older novice a few years ahead of her. The pair became lovers, which caused tension with Kettle's former lover, Safira. During a jealous rage, Safira stabbed Kettle in the leg and was expelled from the convent.

### Red Sister

Sister Apple and Sister Tallow go with Abbess Glass to bring Nona Grey to Sweet Mercy. It’s clear that they are wary of the Abbess’ decision to enter the convicted murderer as a novice in the convent, but the Abbess tells them, "*You’re nuns. Show a little faith.*" Apple takes Nona to the Nuns' Dormitories on her first night and to the bathhouse the next morning.

Apple successfully poisons both new novices, Nona and Arabella Jotsis, in their first Shade class, although it takes three attempts with Nona. Later in Grey Class, Apple poisons Nona again, this time with Clera Ghomal. Clera is unwise enough to complain about only observing in their first Shadow-weaving lesson, so Apple poisons the pair with her latest truth serum.

During the Ranging, Sister Apple and Sister Kettle are secretly tasked with following Arabella and Nona, and keeping them safe. Kettle encounters a Noi-Guin assassin trying to kill Nona, and gets stabbed with a poisoned knife. Nona finds her, and forces her to call Apple for help via their Shadow-Bond.

### Grey Sister

Two years ago on the Ranging, Sister Apple rushes to help Sister Kettle. In her hast, she gets caught by a group of Durnish raiders. She poisons them all by pretending to be just a helpless nun, but leaves them the antidote saying, "*It’s all very embarrassing. I won’t tell if you don’t.*" She eventually arrives to find her lover barely clinging to life. Together they diagnose the poison on the blade as Dark-Venom, a poison with only one cure, to be pushed into Shadow. The cure is forbidden by the Ancestor Church, but she reluctant agrees with the words, “*Poisoner, poison me*”.

In Grey Class, Sister Apple focuses on preparing the novices for the Shade Trial with lessons in disguise, discretion, and trickery. The taciturn Zole proves a particularly inept student, totally unconvincing as a merchant’s daughter who loves to dance. Nona isn't convincing either, but finds her own way to succeed at the trial.

## Character

### Appearance

Sister Apple is young, green-eyed, and tall with curves. She often has a warm smile on her face.

### Personality

Apple has a biting wit and a sardonic sense of humour.
Siege of Fort Dorelik

Strength| * 1,500 soldiers
* 450 archers
* 25 cavalrymen
* 9 officers
* 200 archers
* 14 cavalrymen

Casualties| * 739 soldiers
* 106 archers
* 21 cavalrymen
* 9 officers
* 116 archers
* 7 cavalrymen

**The Siege of Fort Dorelik** was a major battle between the Scotlandian Empire and Neo-Scottish Legion during the Scottish Rebellion.
Rulow's Fall

**Rulow's Fall** was a cliff utilised by the Forest Watch to be their headquarters. It stood over the River Temus.

## History

### Prince of Thorns

When Jorg Ancrath visits the Forest Watch, he asks Sir Vincent de Gren for a display of loyalty by ordering one of his men, Keppen, to jump down Rulow's Fall. They both refuse, and both end up pushed off the cliff.
Ark

The **Ark** was one of the ships upon which the Four Tribes arrived on Abeth. There are said to be three known in the Corridor, one of which is in the palace of Emperor Crucial in Verity. It gives off an aura, even stronger than a Shipheart, that enhances the ability of Marjal and Quantal magic-workers. The Ark is sealed and cannot be opened. A prophecy predicts that a chosen one, or Argatha, will be able to open the Ark and use the power of Shiphearts to take back control of the Moon.
List of characters (The Red Queen's War)

This page lists all characters from *The Red Queen's War* series alphabetically from the characters’ first name. Characters with uncertain names are italicized but found under their most common name. Titles are not included in the alphabetisation.

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B

C

D

E

* Elias Taproot

F

G

H

I

J

* Jalan Kendeth

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

* Snorri ver Snagason

T

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Renar's ambush

**Renar's ambush** was an unprovoked attack on House Ancrath by Osson Renar, in which he ambushed a carriage returning to Crath City with William Ancrath, Queen Rowen and Jorg Ancrath inside. Only the latter survived when the party was discovered by Sir Reilly.

The motive for the attack was Olidan Ancrath's recent alliance with Wennith, which threatened Renar. He wanted to stop the alliance while he could and remove the queen, and the heirs. Olidan Ancrath refused to rise to war and take vengeance, instead striking a truce with Osson in which he gained trade over the Cathun River. However, Renar was successful, as the alliance with Wennith was called off.
Maical

**Maical** is a simple-minded member of Jorg Ancrath's brotherhood and the brother of Gemt, who is also among the outlaw group. In the brotherhood, he has the responsibility of being headsman with the aid of Gemt and his horse, which draws the head-cart.

## Biography

### Background

Maical was traumatised in his youth which led to him becoming simple-minded. Presumably, he joined the Brothers with Gemt.

### *Prince of Thorns*

Maical takes heads during the Looting of Mabberton, including that of Bovid Tor, the village leader. When Jorg kills Gemt for questioning him, Maical takes his head off too.

While travelling on the Lich Road, Maical is among the Brothers in the marsh to be attacked by the Undead. He is saved by Jorg and Makin.

He is stabbed in the belly during the Fight for Norwood but survives.

### *King of Thorns*

Maical somehow returns. Jorg notes that he made his way to the Haunt, despite being absent at the raid and presumed dead.

Maical was shot by defenders of a small fortress near Remagen. Jorg and Gog then built him a cairn out of the heads of the men responsible for his death.
List of characters (The Broken Empire)

This page lists all characters from *The Broken Empire* series alphabetically from the characters’ first name. Characters with uncertain names are italicized but found under their most common name. Titles are not included in the alphabetisation.

Jump to:

**A • B • C • D • E • F • G • H • I • J • K • L • M • N • O • P • Q • R • S • T • U • V • W • X • Y • Z**

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* Agath
* Alaric Maladon

B

* Bovid Tor
* Burlow

C

* Chella
* Coddin
* Corion

D

* Davie
* Drane

E

* Egan of the Arrow
* Ekatri
* Elban
* Elin Maladon
* Els

F

* Ferrakind
* Fexler Brews
* Frenk

G

* Gains
* Gallen
* Gemt
* Gog
* Gomst
* Gorgoth
* Greyson Landless
* Grumlow

H

* Hanna
* Hansa of Morrow
* Hendrick

I

J

* Jane
* Janey
* Jarco Renar
* Jobe
* Jorg Ancrath
* Jost
* Justice

K

* Kai Summerson
* Kalam Dean
* Kallos Ancrath
* Kane
* Kashta
* Katherine ap Scorron
* Kennick
* Kent
* Keppen
* Keres

L

* Liar
* Lolly
* Lundist
* Luntar

M

* Magog
* Maical
* Makin Bortha
* Marclos Renar
* Marten
* Miana

N

O

* Olidan Ancrath
* Orrin of the Arrow
* Ortens
* Osson Renar

P

* Price

Q

* Qasaladi

R

* Renton
* Rike
* Robart Hool
* Robert
* Roddat
* Row
* Rowen

S

* Sageous
* Sally
* *Sally's master*
* Sara
* Sareth ap Scorron
* Shimon
* Sim
* Sindri Maladon

T

* Thantos

U

V

* Vincent de Gren

W

* William Ancrath

X

Y

* Yusef

Z
Successor States

The **Successor States** are all of the nations that succeeded the Ezix Empire and were operated in some fashion by Vladimir Feldman. Ten nations are considered Successor States due to Feldman's influence in government style and operation.

## List of the Successor States

* Kingdom of Ezix
* Ezix Alliance
* New Ezix Alliance
* ANTI-Ezix Alliance
* Advanced Scientific Allegiance
* Advanced Scientific Coalition of the Interplanetary Aurora
* Feldmaeve Union
* Independency Amalgamate of Systems
* Independency Concordia of Systems
* Sagittarius Concordia of the Intragalactic Aurora
Verdent

**Verdent**, formally the **Consortium of Verdent**, was a nation located on North Adven. The nation was situated in the Drifterian Mountain Range and often fought with Drifteria over the claims to the area. Although the nation was relatively small and short-lived, Verdent accelerated many regions of the Grand Bay of North Adven into technological advancement. At the time, Bronze Light was considered to be Verdent's sister nation due to its striking similarities.
Ezia, Ezix Empire

**Ezia** was a city in the Duchy of Flatrock in the Ezix Empire and its successor state, the Kingdom of Ezix. It was the capital city of both nations and was the largest city on North Adven during the Ezici Age of Adven. The city was home to 1,274,513 Ezicis before the Relocation.

Like its predecessor, Ezia was a leading exporter of manufactured goods and was home to the largest number of craftsmen in any nation on North Adven. During the time of the New Trade Association, the city expanded its economic opportunities to include many other markets, including textiles and masonry that were in high demand throughout the Ezix Alliance.
Rusiv, Russia

**Rusiv, Russia** was a city located in the Duchy of Rusiv in the Russian Empire. It was the largest city in Russia and operated as the capital city. It was among one of the largest cities on North Adven until its abandonment following the Scottish Rebellion. It was home to 23,562 Russians at the time of the Feldman Takeover.

The city was known for its craftsmen as well as masonry. Much of the industry was blacksmith shops, lumber yards, and mason shops, which it exchanged with the surrounding cities for food. The Rusiv National Dynasty was located here inside the High Castle of Russia and is also the namesake for the city.
An Ogre Mask

# Description

A richly decorated mask, it would surely fool any incredibly stupid and nearsighted person into thinking that you are an ogre. Which might give you an extra moment in battle. Heh! The other is in perfect condition. It looks heavy.

# Requirements, etc

Unknown, or non-existant.

This item loads in non-binding form.

This item is breakable.
Battle of Edinburg

Strength| * 1,750 soldiers
* 300 archers
* 50 cavalrymen
* 1 officer
* 450 archers
* 200 cavalrymen
* 2 officers

Casualties| * 672 soldiers
* 142 archers
* 23 cavalrymen
* 21 archers
* 56 cavalrymen
* 1 officer

**The Battle of Edinburg** was a major battle between the Scotlandian Empire and the Mongolian Empire during the Scottish-Mongolian War.
Price

He was the brother of Rike and leader of the Brotherhood. He was killed by Jorg.

## History

Price was the leader of the brotherhood, When Jorg freed them from the dungeons, Price was very aggressive towards him. Price, under the influence of Sageous, attacked Jorg and was killed by Jorg throwing stones into his eyes and down his throat.

## Appearance

Price was truly massive, almost 7 feet tall and immensely strong. He was blonde.

## Skills

He was evidently tough enough to lead a band of seasoned warriors, murderers, and thieves. He was very strong, but smart as well.
Afrika

**Afrika** is a continent located on planet Earth in the Sol System. It is known as the birthplace of the modern human as the first ever record was found here. Due to the temperature, Afrika has had trouble developing and is considered the least developed continent. It was the most resource abundant continent before the Global Resource Crisis, which led to the overconsumption and exhaustion of its resources.
Battle of the Feldman Line

Strength| * 19,000 soldiers
* 2,000 archers
* 500 cavalrymen
* 18 officers
* 780 archers
* 670 cavalrymen
* 4 officers

Casualties| * 16,383 soldiers
* 1,304 archers
* 498 cavalrymen
* 17 officers
* 211 archers
* 354 cavalrymen
* 1 officer

**The Battle of the Feldman Line** was the final major battle between the Ezix Empire and the Mongolian Empire in the Ezix-Mongolian War.
2nd Scottish Cavalry Division

The **2nd Scottish Cavalry Division** was a division of the Scottish Army characterized by its use of cavalry units. The division was largely situated in the city of Belmont and along the Russian Line, but it also made several appearances in Scottish Rebellion, most notably in the Battle of Belmont. Several members of the Feldman Dynasty had previously been known to work inside the division, such as Voltimand Feldman and Nikola Feldman.
Grand Britain

**Grand Britain**, alternatively **The British Empire** or the **United Commonwealths**, is a nation located primarily on Europa with colonies scattered across Earth. It is situated on the British Isles off the coast of mainland Europa. In its long running history, Grand Britain was a powerhouse and worked closely alongside the Ezix Alliance and Russia as both diplomatic and trade partners.

Grand Britain's colonialism is in part responsible for most of the expansion and growth of the Anglo-Saxon majority located on Earth, although its impact was dwarfed by that of the Ezix Alliance and its neighbors on North Adven. After several religious and colonial conflicts, Grand Britain reached its peak in the early twentieth century following the Great War.