Cassian

Also known as Cass, Cassain

Major
First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 5

Cassian is a major character in A Court of Thorns and Roses (Book 2).

Gender: male
First appears: Book 2 · Ch. 5
Books: 1

Description

A tall, tan-skinned Illyrian male with a powerful, muscled build, shoulder-length black hair, hazel eyes, and rough-hewn, handsome features. He has large feathered wings with sharp talons and Illyrian tattoos on his arms. He wears dark fighting leathers or scaled black armor, with red Siphons set into metal gauntlets and armor.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Azrielfellow warrior
Cassian and Azriel are fellow Illyrian warriors and close friends of Rhys. They served in different legions during the War and later supported Rhys through his recovery.
Feyre Archeronconflicting source relationships
Cassian is a significant member of Rhysand’s circle; no direct interaction or personal dynamic is established in this excerpt.
Morriganconflicting source relationships
Mor and Cassian share a close bond and unspoken understanding. Their exchanged glances during the mission suggest familiarity, and Mor rushes to his aid when he is injured.
Rhysandconflicting source relationships
Cassian serves as Rhysand’s High Lord’s general, inspecting the camps and ensuring the female Illyrian trainees receive their lessons. Rhys directs him to check on the forces and enforce the training order.
LD
Lord Devloncamp leader
Devlon has authority as the camp-lord where Cassian grew up and addresses him contemptuously as Rhysand’s dog. Cassian confronts him over the girls’ training and the conditions of the camp.
NA
Nesta Archeronconflicting source relationships
Their first encounters are marked by sharp hostility and mutual provocation. Cassian condemns Nesta for allowing Feyre to bear the burden of providing for the family, while Nesta refuses to be cowed; Rhysand observes that they both seem inclined to kill each other.
K
Keirvictim's protector
Cassian remembers Keir’s role in the abuse of Mor and signals that he will not forget it.
TA
the Attorenemy
Cassian pursues the Attor after it appears in Velaris and is responsible for the invasion’s cruelty.