A Court of Mist and Fury Study Guide

Lesser faerie originally from the Summer Court. Working in Tamlin's manor in the Spring Court. Has two orphaned nephews who live in hiding until Amarantha is killed. Acts as a maid for Feyre when she arrives to the manor and later leads Feyre to the court Under the Mountain to confront Amarantha. 

Continues to care for Feyre when she returns with Tamlin from Under the Mountain but she worried about Feyre because she can see how thin Feyre was getting. When Mor rescued Feyre from Tamlin's manor, she asked Mor to make sure Feyre was well taken care of. Packs a bag for Feyre to escape with and plans to leave with her nephew and return to the Summer Court once Feyre is gone. 

High Fae. Queen of Prythian who reigned from the court Under the Mountain. Originally fought in Prythian during the war with the mortals for the King of Hybern as his general. After Jurian betrayed and killed her sister, she tortured and killed Jurian, tying his soul to his eye, which she removed and had made into a ring that she wore. After killing Jurian, she abandoned the King of Hybern and took control of Prythian herself, trapping the magic of the High Lords with a potion that they all drank. Desire Tamlin as her consort but he refused her, so she cursed him and his court. When she had taken Tamlin hostage, Feyre came and performed three trials to free him. Once freed, Tamlin killed Amarantha and freed the remainder of the High Lords. 

Deceased

Immensly powerful creature of unknown nature bound inside a High Fae body. Member and second-in-command of the NIght Court. Member of Rhys' inner circle. For a long time she was imprisoned in the Prison until she was able to escape, but only after being bound into a Fae body. Travels with Feyre to Adriata to find the Fae portion of the Book of Breathings. Once they have the Book, she is the only person who can read the language. Believes she finds a spell in the Book that can nullify the Cauldron and gives it to Feyre to take to Hybern and she stays to protect Velaris, but the spell does not work and Feyre almost dies using it. 

Sometimes called Az. Member and spymaster of the Night Court, called the shadowsinger. Member of Rhys' inner circle. Illegitimate son of a High Fae male and Illyrian female who was kept locked up by his father's family until it was discovered that he could control the shadows. Met Rhysand in an Illyrian war-camp and they eventually became like brothers, along with Cassian. Extremely powerful Illyrian, wears seven blue Illyrian Siphons. In love with Mor. Fought in the first War with the mortals. Travels with Feyre to attempt to broker an alliance with the Mortal Queens, which was unsuccessful. Traveled to Hybern to nullify the Cauldron's power and was shot by Jurian with an ash arrow, nearly dying as Feyre's sisters were put into the Cauldron. Was transported back to the Night Court by Mor so that he could be healed.

Known to his friends as Cass. Member of the NIght Court and Commander of the Night Court's forces. Member of Rhys' inner circle. Bastard born Illyrian who met Rhys at an Illyrian war-camp and eventually they became like brothers, along with Azriel. Incredibly powerful Illyrian, wears seven red Illyrian Siphons. Fought on the side of the mortals during the first War. Trains Feyre when she comes to the Night Court to be able to fight and use weapons. Goes with Feyre to meet with the Mortal Queens and broker an alliance, which was unsucessful. Meets Nesta and Elain and makes a promise to protect them, even though he and Nesta are constantly bickering. He flies with Feyre to Hybern to try to nullify the Cauldron's power and is terribly wounded and almost killed, yet still blames himself for not protecting Nesta and Elain from being Made. Was taken from Hybern by Mor to be healed. 

Half-fae, Half-wraith who works in Rhys' home with her twin sister Nuala. They worked to spy for Rhys and to dress Feyre when she was Under the Mountain. They are loyal to Rhys, but report first to Azriel, who was the first to train them. They're happy to have Feyre in the house to dote upon. 

Woman from Feyre's village whose family is killed and who goes missing shortly before Feyre was sent home by Tamlin. Only after Feyre goes Under the Mountain to rescue Tamlin does she realize that Clare was kidnapped by Amarantha's cronies and tortured until she died, all because Feyre game Rhys Clare's name instead of her own. 

Deceased

HIgh Fae. Sister to Amarantha. Fought for the King of Hybern during the war with the mortals. Fell in love with the mortal Jurian, who killed her. 

Deceased

HIgh Fae. Member of the Summer Court and Princess of Adriata, sister to Varian. Close confidante of Tarquin, although she tells Rhys that Tarquin is ambitious. 

High Fae Prince who received Miryam as a gift from his betrothed, who enslaved her. He let Miryam escape but couldn't forget her. After he broke off his engagement, he searched for Miryam and allied with Jurian, fighting with the humans in the War. Although Miryam had become Jurian's lover, the two of them fell in love. When Miryam died, Drakon was able to revive her and she was gifted immortality. While most people believe that the two of them died in the War, they actually escaped together with their people and have been living in secret together with their family and integrated society.

Middle sister to Nesta and Feyre. Considered gentle and kind, loves flowers and gardening. Engaged to Lord Graysen, a human whose father hates the Fae. Even so, she agrees to allow the Archeron manor to be used as a neutral spot for Feyre's meeting with the Mortal Queens. She is later abducted by the King of Hybern and thrown into the Cauldron, being Made High Fae. When she is released from the Cauldron, Lucien Vanserra recognizes her as his mate. Is rescued and taken to the Night Court by Rhys after the Hybern wards were broken by Feyre. 

High Fae and eldest son of the High Lord of the Autumn Court, borther to Lucien. Reportedly cruel, like his father. Was betrothed to Mor by her father Keir but he spurned her after she escaped from the Court of Nightmares and slept with Cassian. Keir almost killed Mor and dumped her body in the Autumn Court for Eris to deal with, but Eris left her for dead - she was found the next day by Azriel. 

High Lady of the Night Court and mate to Rhysand. Sister to Nesta and Elain Archeron. Mortal woman Made High Fae.

Mortal who killed a High Fae warrior disguised as a wolf. As punishment, she was taken to the Spring Court by its High Lord, Tamlin, and subsequently fell in love with Tamlin. When Tamlin was taken captive by the Queen Under the Mountain, Amarantha, Feyre performed three trials and won them all, and solved a riddle in order to free Tamlin of his curse. During her trials, she made a deal with Rhysand, High Lord of the Night Court, to spend one week a month in his court. Amarantha killed Feyre before Tamlin, free of his curse, killed Amarantha. All of the High Lords used their own magic to resurrect Feyre as a High Fae.

She becomes engaged to Tamlin but feels trapped by their relationship, Rhys rescues her from her impending wedding and also has her rescued when Tamlin traps her in his manor. She starts to live in the NIght Court, realizing that their reputation is not entirely deserved. Makes a visit to the Bone Carver and steals a ring from the Weaver for Rhys. She becomes Rhys' emissary to the Mortal Lands and uses her family's manor to meet with the Mortal Queens and try to establish an alliance with them - which is unsuccessful. She helps Rhys locate the Book of Breathings inside the Summer Court. Slowly starts to realize that she is in love with Rhys and when he is attacked by Hybern soldiers, she saves his life and finds out from the Suriel that they are mates. She goes to Hybern to try to nullify the Cauldron's power using a spell from the Book of Bindings but is almost killed in the process. Realizes that her ex-fiancee Tamlin allied with the King of Hybern in order to get her back and causes her sisters to both be thrown into the Cauldron and Made. She feigns entrapment by Rhys, begging the King of Hybern to break their mate bond so she can return to Tamlin. The king breaks her bargain bond with Rhys, believing that he broke their mating bond, allowing Rhys to escape with her sisters and their friends as Feyre returns to the Spring Court with Tamlin to gather information on Hybern's activities. 

High Fae and the youngest of the twelve HIgh Priestesses of Prythian. A childhood friend of Tamlin's, she was not in Prythian during Amarantha's rule, having gone to Vallahan at the first sign of trouble. After Amarantha's death, she returned and settled in the Spring Court where she has quite a bit of influence with Tamlin and is constantly harassing Lucien. She helps Tamlin to ally with the King of Hybern and suggests to the king to use Feyre's sisters to test the Cauldron. 

Fought on the side of the mortals in their war with faerie. Used Clythia to get information on the fae, then betrayed her and killed her. Was killed in retaliation by Amarantha, who tied his soul to his eyeball and made it into a ring so he would be forced to witness the atrocities that she committed. 

The King of Hybern used his eyeball with his soul attached and the Cauldron to resurrect Jurian and use him to create an alliance with the Mortal Queens, they will support his war in exchange for immortal life, given by the Cauldron. What Rhys believes that Jurian wants in return for working with the king is to track down his former lover Miryam and bring her back to life and convince her to love him again. 

Not Deceased

High Fae and member of the NIght Court. Seneschal of the Court of Nightmares, he is allowed to rule the Court of Nightmares as long as he stays out of Rhys' way. Father to Mor, who he betrothed to Eris Vanserra. When Mor escaped the Court of Nightmares and slept with Cassian, her father nearly killed her and dumped her body in the Autumn Court for Eris to deal with. Eris left her for dead, she was later found by Azriel. 

High Fae. Youngest son of the High Lord of the Autumn Court, however he abandoned the Summer Court when his father killed the female he was in love with. Currently emissary to Tamlin and the Spring Court. Amarantha removed one of his eyes as punishment and he replaced it with a golden orb. Helped Feyre several times during her trial and was nearly killed for it more than once. 

Stays in the Spring Court with Tamlin and Feyre, and makes excuses for Tamlin's behavior. He tells Feyre that he will try to convince Tamlin to lighten up but once Feyre leaves, he tries to convince her to return and continues making excuses for Tamlin's behavior. He knew of Tamlin's plan to ally with the King of Hybern and allow them access to Prythian through the Spring Court, and even if he did not agree with the plan, he did not stop it or tell anyone who could. Joins Tamlin in Hybern to ambush Feyre and her friends when they come for the Cauldron and watches as Nesta and Elain are Made, although he does not approve. Once Elain is Made, he realizes that she is his mate. 

Half-Fae Half-Human born in the Black Wastes as a slave, who was given to Prince Drakon as a wedding gift by his future wife. Drakon allowed Miryam to escape and she joined with Jurian and his allies (becoming Jurian's lover) to fight in the first War. Drakon searched for her and also allied with Jurian, Drakon and Miryam fell in love. As far as most people know, the two of them were killed in the first War but in reality, they escaped together with their combined people and have been living secretly with the community and family they've built ever since. Miryam did die in the War, but was brought back and given immortal life by Drakon, although she retains her human body. Jurian, who believes she is dead, wants her brought back by the Cauldron to be punished for choosing Drakon.

Known as Mor, her power is truth. HIgh Fae. Member and third-in-command of the Night Court, distant cousin to Rhys and a member of his inner circle. Her father is Keir, seneschal of the Court of Nightmares. Mor was born very powerful in the Court of Nightmares. Her father planned to marry her off to Eris Vanserra, which Mor could not stand the thought of. She begged Rhys to get her out of the Court of NIghtmares and when she died, she sullied herself by sleeping with Cassian. In retaliation, her family nearly killed her and left her for Eris, who abandoned her. She was found by Azriel. She now works as an emissary to the Court of NIghtmares with the understanding that she may kill her family at any point she may choose. Manages both the Hewn City and Velaris for Rhys. Has a will they-won't they relationship with Azriel. She fought in the War alongside the mortals. Works with Feyre to broker an alliance with the Mortal Queens, which is unsuccessful, and travels with her to Hybern to nullify the Cauldron, which is also unsuccessful. Watches as Elain and Nesta are Made. Transports Cassian and Azriel back from the Hybern palace, allowing them to be healed.

Older sister of Elain and Feyre. Generally considered cold, aloof, and calculating. Was not fooled by Tamlin's glamour when he took Feyre to Prythian and even tried to track Feyre down and save her, but was unable to breach the wall. 

Did not want to allow Feyre to use their manor as a meeting place with the Mortal Queens, out of concern for Elain's reputation mostly, but was convinced by Elain. Once she met the queens, she disliked them and believed them to be cowards. Was abducted by the King of Hybern and thrown into the Cauldron and Made High Fae, but not before pointing at the king in a silent promise of retribution. When the Cauldron released her, Feyre could tell that Nesta was somehow different than Elain, but they aren't sure how. Was rescued and taken to the Night Court by Rhys after Feyre broke the Hybern wards. 

Half-fae, Half-wraith who works in Rhys' home with her twin sister Cerridwen. They worked to spy for Rhys and to dress Feyre when she was Under the Mountain. They are loyal to Rhys, but report first to Azriel, who was the first to train them. They're happy to have Feyre in the house to dote upon. 

High Lord of the Night Court and mate of Feyre. Known to his friends as Rhys. Rhysand was tricked by Amarantha. She poisoned him and all of the other High Lords and was able to take a bit of their power, limiting what they could do. Rhysand was forced to become her concubine in order to protect the Night Court but when Feyre came to the court Under the Mountain, Rhysand helped her in whatever way he could, knowing that she could potentially free them all from Amarantha's curse. In return, Feyre made a deal with Rhysand to spend one week every month in his court. Gave a drop of blood to Feyre after she broke the curse Under the Mountain, allowing her to be Made High Fae.

Rhys rescues Feyre from her impending wedding to Tamlin, and later has her rescued when Tamlin traps her in his manor. He offers Feyre a position in his court as emissary to the Mortal Lands and teaches her how to read and how to wield her newfound power. VIsits the Bone Carver with Feyre, and has Feyre visit the Weaver by herself as he waits for her. They travel together to find the Fae half of the Book of Breathings and to try to forge an alliance with the Mortal Queens, which is not successful. Feyre slowly realizes that she is in love with him and when he is captured by Hybern soldiers, she saves him and realizes that they are mates. He is present when Elain and Nesta are Made, and his bargain bond with Feyre is broken by the King of Hybern (who believes it was their mating bond). He rescues Feyre's sisters and takes them to the Night Court as Feyre goes to the Spring Court to gather information.

High Lord of the Spring Court. He brought Feyre to the Spring Court as penance for killing one of his sentinals, but really to break the curse laid on him and the court by Amarantha. Taken captive by Amarantha to the court Under the Mountain and was saved by Feyre, who broke his curse and freed his power. After his curse was broken, he killed Amarantha and freed the power of the other High Lords. Gave a drop of blood to Feyre after she broke the curse Under the Mountain, allowing her to be Made High Fae.

Once they were free from Under the Mountain, he grew very protective of Feyre and even locked her in his manor. When she left for the Night Court, he send Lucien and sentinels to bring her back. When that was unsuccessful, he made an alliance with the King of Hybern to allow Hybern soldiers into Prythian through the Spring Court in another effort to get Feyre back. This caused Elain and Nesta to be captured and Made. After, Feyre feigned aqcuiescence in order to free her sisters, her friend, and her mate, and even asked for the King of Hybern to break her mating bond so she could return to the Spring Court, but she's really there as a spy unbeknownst to Tamlin.

High Lord of the Summer Court who is in charge of protecting the Fae half of the Book of Breathings. Gave a drop of blood to Feyre after she broke the curse Under the Mountain, allowing her to be Made High Fae.When Feyre and Rhys come to Adriata, they believe they have much in common with Tarquin and even believe they could be friends. But when they steal the Book with Amren, Tarquin sends the Night Court three blood rubies, one for Rhys, one for Feyre, and one for Amren, pronouncing them mortal enemies of the Summer Court. 

Henchman of Amarantha. Beat Feyre unconscious before the trials and posed as Tamlin in the third trial. Fled the court Under the Mountain when Amarantha was killed. 

Stole Jurian's eye to take to the King of Hybern so that Jurian could be resurrected. Spied on Feyre and Rhys but was caught and sent back to Hybern badly injured as a warning. Attacked Velaris with Hybern's forces and was killed by Feyre.

Deceased

Ancient creature currently imprisoned in the Prison who appears to each person as something different, even if they are standing right next to each other. He is visited by Feyre and Rhys and gives them information about the Cauldron. In exchange, Feyre anwers questions for him about when she died Under the Mountain. 

An order of mortals who worship the High Fae, believing them to be good and kind. Occassionally, members will cross over the wall into Prythian. The order believes if they do not return they have been accepted and are living a life of luxury in Prythian but in reality, they are most likely dead. 

High Fae and KIng of Hybern on the continent. Was close friends with Tamlin's father. One of the loyalist forces in the War, which he lost and was forced to give up his human slaves. Amarantha was one of his generals, she stole one of his spellbooks before she abandoned him and took control of Prythian.

Locates the location of the Cauldron and all its components and manages to have it reforged. Rhys believes that he wants to bring Jurian back to life and start a new war to take over the mortal lands and Prythian. After Rhys and Feyre's meeting with the Mortal Queens, when the golden queen gives the half of the Book of Breathings, he attacks Velaris and his forces throw the golden queen to the ground, showing that she was betrayed by the other queens and sacrificed. To test the Cauldron and show the Mortal Queens what it can do, he threw Elain and Nesta into the Cauldron, Making both of them High Fae, not realizing that Nesta took something from the Cauldron when she was Made. Allied with Tamlin to enter Prythian through the Spring Court.

Six queens on the continent - queens of their own realms who also share a palace and make decisions together to protect the humans as a whole. 

• The eldest queen

• The dark queen - wears a matching ring to the light queen

• The light queen - wears a matching ring to the dark queen

• The youngest queen

• The golden queen - and the most beautiful, killed by the other queens for giving the Book of Breathings to the Fae.

• The sixth queen - who was not at the meeting with Feyre, who was told that she was ill. Later, the golden queen tells Feyre and Rhys not to trust the others and that the sixth queen was not ill at all. 

Approached by Jurian to form an alliance with the King of Hybern, they will support his march against Prythian in exchange for eternal youth - given by the Cauldron.

A species of lesser faerie who cannot lie or cross running water. Feyre trapped one in the Spring Court who told her not to leave the High Lord.

When Rhys was attacked by Hybern soldiers, Feyre manages to catch the same Suriel, who tells her how to cure Rhys of the poison in his blood and also lets it slip that Feyre and Rhys are mates. 

Ancient creature living in a cottage in the woods. Her cottage is located in the Middle, a section of Prythian that is not ruled by a High Lord. The Weaver is a hoarder, her cottage is packed full of items that she has collected, one of which Feyre steals back - a ring given to Rhys by his mother. The Weaver is blind but senses Feyre when she picks up the ring and nearly kills Feyre, who manages to set fire to her cottage and escape by going up the chimney.

High Fae. Member of the Summer Court and Prince of Adriata, Cresseida's brother. Close confidante of Tarquin. Seems attracted to Amren, even though he doesn't want to be. 

A faerie who has the power to entire another's mind and read their thoughts and memories, and can control their actions if strong enough.

Item of immense power that may have a spell to nullify the power of the Cauldron, may also have information that could unbind Amren and return her to her home world. As part of the Treaty, the Book was torn in two - half of it was given to the Fae and hidden in the Summer Court, the other half was given to the Mortal Queens to protect. If stolen from the Mortal Queens, the Book destroy itself. 

The two halves of the Book are found by Feyre and translated by Amren, who believes she found a way for Feyre to nullify the Cauldron. But when she tries, Feyre is almost killed. 

Item of immense power that has been hidden for centuries. Recently found and reassembled by the King of Hybernso that he may use the Cauldron's power to conquer Prythian and the Mortal Lands. The Cauldron is somehow tied to the world and is the origin story of the Fae - legend says that if the Cauldron is destroyed, the world will also be destroyed. 

Was used to Make Elain and Nesta.

A prized possession of Mor's family that only shows the truth. Rhys uses it to show the Mortal Queens the city of Velaris, trying to convince them that he wants peace between their two peoples.