A Court of Thorns and Roses · Character
Cresseida
Also known as Princess of Adriata
- Minor
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 30
Cresseida is a minor character in A Court of Thorns and Roses (Book 2).
- Gender
- female
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 30
- Books
- 1
As Princess of Adriata, Cresseida stands close to Tarquin and moves with the watchful ease of someone who understands the currents of court life. She helps guide Feyre away from the temple, offering a glimpse of courtesy beneath her calculating composure. Her later presence is mostly a matter of reference, but her sharp gaze leaves a memorable impression of Adriata’s guarded politics.
Description
Cresseida is slim, with long silver hair that lends her an almost luminous elegance. Her pretty face is framed by the pale strands, while her brown eyes hold a razor-sharp, calculating glint. She favors sea-green, blue, and gold, colors that suit her courtly refinement. Her manner is composed and attentive, her gaze suggesting that she is always taking the measure of a room.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
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Variansister
Varian is Cresseida's younger brother and serves as captain of Tarquin's guard.
Feyre Archeronhost
Cresseida is part of Tarquin’s court and helps host Feyre. She discusses court matters with Amren and offers Feyre a guarded compliment about the necklace.
Rhysandpolitical contact
Rhys flirts with Cresseida to learn about the Summer Court and its High Lord. Their apparent intimacy provokes Feyre’s jealousy, though Rhys says he did not take Cresseida to bed.
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Tarquinconflicting source relationships
Cresseida is Princess of Adriata and a politically influential member of Tarquin's court. Tarquin treats her with respect but ultimately asserts his authority when her caution toward Rhysand's party risks escalating tensions.
Story so far
BOOK 2A Court of Mist and Fury
Appearances
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