House of Earth and Blood Study Guide

Prince of the Chasm, the fifth level of Hel, who often appears as a cat. Met Bryce when she was a teenager. He is summoned to give Bryce and Hunt information about the kristallos demon but does not have much intel. He does encourage Bryce to make the Drop, when she would fully come into her vanir power and be gifted with their immortality. 

Wolf shifter and Alpha of the Black Rose Wolf Pack. She and Bryce do not get along and after she sends a nasty message to Bryce on Danika's birthday, Hunt pins her against the wall and warns her to leave Bryce alone. He could be killed for attacking her, but instead Micah has his wings cut off, deeming that punishment enough. Amelie tries to stop the punishment from happening but Sabine ignores her and Hunt has his wings cut off, although they will eventually grow back. 

Half-Fae, half-human who works for Jesiba at Griffin Antiquities with Lehabah. Daughter to the Autumn King (neither acknowledges this) and to Ember Quinlan. Stepdaughter to Randall Silago, who raised her since she was three years old and taught her how to shoot. Best friend to Danika, friend to Juniper and Fury since they went to college together. Sister of Ruhn. Heir to the Starborn Fae, something she has kept hidden from everyone except Ember, Randall, and Danika. Has not yet done the drop and allows everyone to believe she has very minimal power, when really she is quite powerful with her Starborn abilities. 

She breaks up with her boyfriend and agrees to go on a date with Connor before going to the club with her friends on the night that Danika and her pack died. She came home to find their dead bodies. When Luna's Horn was stolen two years later, she is tasked with investigating the murders. They had already arrested Philip Briggs for the murders but authorities no longer believe he was to blame. While she is investigating, Hunt is assigned to her for protection. They discover that kristallos demons are being summoned, that whoever stole the Horn wants to reopen the Northern Rift, and that a new synthetic drug called synth is being reproduced and sold on the streets. It is uncovered that Danika was also looking into the synth and was caught with a high quantity. Micah used this information to blackmail Danika into stealing Luna's Horn. She did so, but instead of turning it over to Micah, she had it ground up and mixed with ink, tattooing it onto Bryce's back unbeknownst to Bryce. In retaliation, Micah injected Danika with synth, which caused her to murder her pack and kill herself. Once this is discovered, Micah leaves the summit to confront Bryce at Griffin Antiquities. He injects her with synth to reawaken the Horn and throws Syrinx into the noxx tank, but with help from Lehabah Bryce is able to trap Micah in the bathroom and save Syrinx. Lehabah breaks the noxx tank, releasing all the water into the room, which kills Lehabah but delays Micah from a few extra moments, giving Bryce enough time to get Syrinx to safety. She runs upstairs to Jesiba's office where the Godslayer rifle is kept on the wall, assembles the rifle, and shoots Micah through the head when he runs outside looking for her. She then cuts him in half with a sword, dismembers him, burns him, and vacuums up his ashes so that there is no way he can regenerate. Before the synth kills her, she takes the antidote given to her by Hypaxia, created with the kristallos venom from Bryce's leg. She then runs to Asphodel Meadows to help protect the humans while demons are coming throught the portals to Hel. She fights with the help of Ithan. When the shelters start to close, she pushes Ithan inside but does not make it in, she gets trapped outside. She runs to the Heart Gate and makes the drop without a tether, being encouraged by the spirit of Danika in the Bone Quarter. She drops incredibly far and becomes even more powerful than her father, but is only able to make the ascent because Hunt keeps her heart pumping in that time. The first light that was generated during her drop had healed Hunt as well as anyone still alive in the city, repaired much of the damage, and resealed the portals to Hel. After all this, the Asteri give a subtle warning to Bryce that they'll be watching.

Wolf shifter, a member of the Aux, and second in command of the Pack of Devils Wolf Pack. Raised his younger brother Ithan after their parents died. Wants to date Bryce although she does not like to date vanir, she finally agrees to go on a date with him the night she breaks up with Reid before she goes to a nightclub. That night, Connor and the rest of the Pack of Devils were murdered. 

Deceased

Wolf shifter and Alpha of the Pack of Devils. Best friend of Bryce, friend to Juniper and Fury since they went to college together, daughter of Sabine, and granddaughter of the Wolf Prime. Incredibly powerful even though she has yet to do the drop. Bryce came home from a night out to find Danika and her pack killed in their apartment. During Bryce's investigation into the murders, Bryce finds out that Danika had been looking into the creation and distribution of synth and the effects it had on humans and vanir, she was blackmailed by Micah to steal Luna's Horn from the temple but instead of giving the Horn to Micah, she had it crushed up and mixed with ink that they used to tattoo Bryce's back, unbeknownst to Bryce. In retaliation, Micah had injected Danika with synth which made her kill her entire pack and then herself. 

Deceased

Fae best friend of Ruhn and Flynn, a talented hacker and member of the Fae Aux. Has some talent for healing, a magic that is rare among the Fae.

Bryce's mother. When she found out she was pregnant with Bryce, she ran from Bryce's father and took refuge in a temple of Cthona. She was eventually found and she ran again, heading to the House of Earth and Blood in Hilene three days away. On her way, she was guarded by Randall Silago. They turned away the Fae that were pursuing Ember and the two were married. 

Assassin of an unknown vanir species and friend of Bryce, Danika, and Juniper since they went to Crescent City University together. Travels a lot for her job, although no one knows exactly what her job is. Was with Bryce the night that Danika's pack was killed. Attended the summit for the Under-King with Jesiba and when the portals to Hel were opened, used her helicopter to fly several people back to the city to fight the demons, close the portals, and try to save Bryce. 

Fae, one of Theia's two daughters. Married to Prince Pelias.

Deceased

Daughter of Queen Hecuba and the newly crowned witch-queen of Valbara. She has been working as a medwitch and helping Ruhn to investigate the new synth drug. She removes the kristallos venom from Bryce's leg wound and has been using it to create an antidote to the synth. She quietly removes Hunt's slave crown during the summit, giving him full use of his powers again. 

Malakh angel and friend of Hunt. A member of the Fallen, those who fought with Shahar during the rebellion and once the rebellion was quashed, was enslaved, currently owned by Micah. A member of Micah's triarii and current commander of the 33rd Imperial Legion. Works as liason between Hunt and the comitium (angel headquarters) while Hunt is guarding Bryce. Helps to arrest Hunt, Viktoria, and Justinian when they are caught buying synth although it is not what he wants to do and he is hurt that they did not confide in him. 

Wolf shifter and second in command of the Black Rose Wolf Pack. Younger brother of Connor Holstrom who had been a friend of Bryce Quinlan before the Pack of Devils was killed. After Micah opened up the portals to Hel, Ithan disobeyed Sabine, in order to help Bryce protect the humans in Asphodel Meadows.

A scorceress who defected to the House of Flame and Shadow and owner of the Griffin Antiquities gallery, Bryce's boss. She asked Bryce to find Luna's Horn after it was stolen. Serves as an ambassador for the Under-King. 

Faun shifter and friend of Danika, Bryce, and Fury since they met at Crescent City University. Ballerina in the Crescent City Ballet. Was with Bryce the night that Danika's pack was killed as well as the night the nightclub they were in was bombed. While the portals to Hel were open in the city, she refused to allow her shelter to be closed so that they could keep as many safe as they could, which upset the rich patrons of the ballet. 

Malakh angel. Friend of Hunt and member of Micah's triarii and the 33rd Legion. Helped ot research the kristallos demon. Conspired with Hunt and Viktoria against Micah and was spiked to a crucifix and left to die when they were caught. His body was left up for a week as a message to the angels about what happens to traitors. 

Deceased

Demons created using the blood of Prince Pelias specifically to find Luna's Horn. It's venom nullifies vanir powers. Bryce originally thought a kristallos demon had killed Danika and her pack, however she discovered through her investigation that it could not cause the damage that had been done that night. But through her investigation, Hypaxia came to believe she could use the kristallos venom to create an antidote to the effects of synth.

Fire sprite and descendent of Ranthia Drahl, Queen of Embers. Works with Bryce at Griffin Antiquities as guardian of the library. She was enslaved just after she was born as punishment for the fire sprites aligning with Shahar in the rebellion. When Micah comes to the gallery to kill Bryce, Lehabah fights against him. Together they are able to trap Micah in the bathroom and save Syrinx from the Nokk, but Lehabah knows that Micah is too strong to trap for long. She sacrifices herself to save Bryce, telling Bryce to take Syrinx and run as Lehabah breaks the Nokk tank, which kills her but gives Bryce a few extra minutes before Micah escapes the bathroom, allowing Bryce to survive. 

Deceased

A Fae relic named after the Goddess Luna and wielded by Prince Pelias, who used the Horn to banish demons back to Hel and close the Northern Rift. It can only be used by Starborn Fae. The Oracle told Hunt and Bryce during their investigation that whoever stole the Horn wanted to use it to reopen the Northern Rift. It was stolen from Luna's Temple by Danika, who had been blackmailed to steal it by Micah. However, instead of giving the Horn to Micah, Danika ground up, and mixed with ink that was used to tattoo Bryce's back, unbeknownst to Bryce.

Malakh Archangel of Valbara, Governor of Lunathion, and owner of Hunt, Isaiah, and Viktoria while they're enslaved. Uses the 33rd Legion as his personal army and uses Hunt as his personal assissin, calling him the Umbra Mortis. Assigns Hunt to guard Bryce as she investigates the murder of the Pack of Devils. He leaves the summit early to go to Jesiba's gallery, where he reveals that he blackmailed Danika to steal Luna's Horn for him because he wanted to open the Northern Rift. He injected Danika with synth, which caused her to kill her pack and herself. He summoned the kristallos demons to search for the Horn and reveals to Bryce that the Horn was mixed with the ink used for her back tattoo. He injects Bryce with synth to awaken the Horn and open portals to Hel. After he unknowingly opens the portals, Bryce kills him and desposes of his body so that he cannot regenerate. 

Deceased

Vanir who are similar to the mer, but with long claws and needle-like teeth. They eat meat and will hunt anything that goes into their water. It cannot be exposed to the air, even for a few seconds, or their organs will begin to shut down. 

Malakh Angel, previous lover of Shahar, and a member of the Fallen, angels who fought with Shahar during her rebellion. As such, when the rebellion was quashed he was enslaved and currently belongs to Micah and is used as his personal assassin, known as the Umbra Mortis. Serves as second in command to the 33rd Legion. Friend to Isaiah, Justinian, and Viktoria. Is able to call lightning from his body, a power that makes him unique among angels. He doesn't know who his father was, his mother was robbed and killed in the town he grew up in. Has previously been owned by Sandriel, who made him a member of her triarii. Is given the task of guarding Bryce as she investigates the murder of Danika and the Pack of Devils. He becomes a friend (or more) to Bryce as they investigate the theft of Luna's Horn and the murders, he helps Bryce when the kristallos demon venom is removed from her leg and introduces her to Tharion, Intelligence Officer for the River Queen. He also attacked Amelie when she taunted Bryce on Danika's birthday. As punishment for the attack, his wings were cut off. When Tharion tells Bryce that a synth deal is happening on the river, they find that Hunt is one of the buyers. Justinian, Viktoria, and Hunt were buying synth from the Viper Queen to hopefully break free of Micah. As punishment, Hunt was sold back to Sandriel and accompanied her to the summit. When they realize the Micah has opened portals to Hel throughout Crescent City, Sandriel alerts the Asteri to what is happening and that Bryce is now the holder of Luna's Horn. Hypaxia quietly removes Hunt's slave crown which releases his full power, he uses it to kill Sandriel. He then flies with Fury to the city to try to stop the demons, close the portals, and save Bryce. When brimstone missiles are released, Hunt shields Bryce with his own body, which almost kills him. When Bryce makes the drop, he keeps her heart pumping with his lightning so that she stays alive until she can make the ascent. If it weren't for him, she would have died. Is freed by the Asteri as a thank you to Bryce, and as a warning that they are watching. After all of this, Bryce is subtly warned by the Asteri that they are watching her. 

Fae Prince and first of the Starborn Fae who wielded the Starsword and Luna's Horn.

Deceased

Human rebel arrested by Danika and her pack for planning a series of bombings in Lunathion, aka Crescent City, trying to bring the war between humans and vanir to the city. He was later released on a technicality. Was arrested for the murder of the Pack of Devils, although Bryce later discovered that he did not kill them. Bryce and Hunt question him where Philip Briggs reveals that he has information that could have proved he did not kill the Pack of Devils but he took the charges anyway, in order to stop anyone from looking into Danika further. He liked Danika and thought she may have become a sympathizer to the rebellion and did not want any other sympathizers she was associated with to be discovered in the investigation. 

Malakh angel, second in command and triarii commander for the archangel Sandriel. Known as "the Hammer". Known to be cruel and sadistic.

Bryce's stepfather who raised her since she was three years old. Legendary sharpshooter. He protected Ember and Bryce as they ran from the Autumn King's men and eventually he married Ember. He taught Bryce how to shoot. 

Human and ex-boyfriend of Bryce, who broke up with him the night that Danika's pack was killed. They met through Danika, who had been working for Reid's father's company Redner Industries, which combines human technology with vanir magic. Redner Industries created the synthetic drug that is later known as synth.

Fae Prince of the Valbaran Fae, although he controls the shadows instead fire (a gift from his mother's people, the Avallen Fae) and half-brother to Bryce. Best friend of Declan and Tristan. Used to be close to Bryce, would like to repair their relationship. Can mind-speak, a secret that he has not told anyone. Starborn Fae and current holder of the Starsword, which he claimed during his Ordeal. Betrothed to Hypaxia Enador by his father without his knowledge. Was told by the Oracle that the royal bloodline would end with him. Helps Hunt and Bryce to investigate the murder of Danika's pack and the theft of Luna's Horn. Helps Hypaxia to concoct an antidote to the synth drug. Attends the summit with the Autumn King but leaves with Fury to fight the demons in Crescent City and try to save Bryce. 

Wolf shifter and Alpha of the Scythe Moon Pack, member of the Aux. Daughter of the Wolf Prime and mother of Danika. Believes she should be the next Prime. Tampered with the audio recordings on the night Luna's Horn was stolen, supposedly to protect her daughter. 

Malakh Archangel and Governor of Pangera's northwestern quadrant. Twin sister to Shahar. Former owner of Hunt after he was enslaved as punishment for fighting in the rebellion. Known for delighting in pain and torture, and for her triarii, which is known for being particularly cruel. Hunt is sold back to her by Micah as part of his punishment for buying synth in order to break free of Micah. When Sandriel attends the summit, she reports to the Asteri what is happening in Crescent City with Micah and Bryce. Hunt, who has been freed from his slave crown by Hypaxia, kills her. 

Deceased

Malakh Archangel previously known as the Daystar, twin sister of Sandriel, and Hunt's lover. Led a rebellion against the Imperial Senate which included Hunt, Isaiah, Viktoria, and the fire sprites. When the rebellion was quashed, Shahar was killed and any of her followers who were still allive were enslaved.

Deceased

Chimera originally obtained by Jesiba, later purchased by Bryce. Rare creature that acts much like a puppy. Bryce brings him to the gallery with her everyday. When Micah comes to kill Bryce, he throws Syrinx into the Nokk tank. After she and Lehabah trap Micah, Bryce dives in to save Syrinx and has to fight the Nokk before it eats her. Manages to save herself and Syrinx from the Nokk and from Micah.

A mer and Captain of Intelligence for the RIver Queen. Has been investigating synth deals taking place on the river and helps Bryce and Hunt investigate attacks by the kristallos demon. Reveals to Bryce that Danika had been caught on a boat with large quantities of synth and later alerts Bryce to a synth deal about to go down, where the catch Hunt, Justinian, and Viktoria trying to buy synth from the Viper Queen. When the portals to Hel were opened in the city, he ordered his people to bring as many people as they could into the river to protect them from demons. Left the summit to fight the demons in the city.

Fae King of the Valbaran Fae and City Head in charge of Five Roses. Father to Ruhn and Bryce. Bryce's mother had run escaped and fled from the Autumn King when she discovered she was pregnant with Bryce. Does not have a good relationship with either of his children, both of them hate him. Betrothes Ruhn to Hypaxia without even telling him, while he pretends that Bryce exists at all. Commands Ruhn to look into the whereabouts of Luna's Horn after it is stolen. 

A sphinx and City Head in charg eof Old Square. Every member of the Fae visit her when they are thirteen. Told Ruhn that the royal bloodline would end with him and when she saw Bryce, all she saw was a blinding white light that made her claw at her own eyes and go blind for a week, Bryce's Starborn power. They visit her for any information about Luna's Horn and she tells them that it can be repaired and that itsthief wants to use it to fully open the Northern Rift. She warns Hunt to stay away from Bryce.

Snake shifter and City Head in charge of the Meat Market. The Queen of Lunathion's underworld. Has several Fae bodyguards with her at any time. Speaks to Hunt and Danika as they investigate Danika's murder but she has an alibi. Was later caught selling synth to Hunt, Justinian, and Viktoria although she had earlier claimed she would not deal with synth because it was too dangerous. 

Wolf shifter and City Head in charge of Moonwood, leads all of the Valbaran wolves. Father of Sabine and grandfather of Danika. His sword chose its next holder and was passed to Danika when she turned eighteen, despite being promised to Sabine for decades. Very old and often sends Sabine as his representative instead of attending meetings himself. 

Fae Queen of old, mother-in-law of Prince Pelias. Aidas tells Jesiba that Theia was also Starborn. 

Deceased

Fae often referred to by just his last name. Best friend of Ruhn and Declan and a member of the Aux. Eldest son and heir apparent of a noble Fae family.

Wraith who fought with Shahar and was enslaved after the rebellion failed. The slave halo traps her in her current body, while wraiths have no body of their own they can transfer their essence into the bodies of others, changing bodies often. Often assists Isaiah and Hunt in their work for Micah. Was discovered with Hunt and Justinian buying synth from the Viper Queen in an attempt to rebel against Micah and potentially end her enslavement. As punishment, her essence was removed from the body she inhabited and forced into a glass box that sat at the base of the crucifix Justianian died on, then the box was dumped into the bottom of the ocean. This way, Viktoria would go insane over an eternity spent alone in the dark. 

Exiled

Known as "the Aux", it is Lunathion's peace keeping and policing forces. It is divided into units based on district as species. They take their orders from the City Heads but the different units do not work well together and are very territorial based on their species. 

Archangel Micah Domitus

• Governor of Lunathion (Crescent City)

• In charge of all the Lunathion City Heads

• Archangel of Valbara

Wolf Prime

• Wolf shifter in charge of Moonwood - shifter territory.

Autumn King

• King of the Valbaran Fae in charge of Five Roses - Fae territory.

Under-King

• Vanir in charge of the Bone Quarter - where the dead rest.

Viper Queen

• Snake shifter in charge of the Meat Market - Lunathion's underworld.

The Oracle

• Sphinx in charge of The Old Square - touristy area of Lunathion more welcoming toward half-breeds. 

The River Queen

• Vanir in charge of the Blue Court in the House of Many Waters - home to any aquatic vanir, consists of anything below the surface of the river. 

One of seven gates, the Heart Gate is located in the center of the city with the other gates spaced equidistant around it. When you touch the stone at one gate, you can be heard at the other gates. It is now a tourist attraction to come to the Heart Gate, touch the stone, and make a wish. 

When Micah opens the portals to Hel, a portal opens at each of the gates. Bryce makes her drop while touching the Heart Gate, allowing her first light to spread to the other gates, healing the people it touched, repairing damage done to the city, and closing all the portals in the process. 

Rift to Hel that was mostly closed, although a few demons are still able to sneak through. Bryce and Hunt are told by the Oracle that whoever stole Luna's Horn wanted to use it to reopen the Northern Rift.

Ancient sword and relic of the Fae which can only be used to it's full potential by Starborn Fae. Currently carried by Ruhn after her retrieved it during his Ordeal.