Cradle · Character
Li Markuth
Also known as Markuth, the Gold
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 7
Li Markuth is a supporting character in Cradle (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 7
- Books
- 1
Description
A man with long black hair marked by white tiger stripes, wearing black furs and diamonds as jewelry. He has a broad belt holding tools and carries a straight-bladed sword.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Surielcaptor
Suriel arrests Markuth for spatial violation and attempted domination of local inhabitants, reverses the damage he caused, and sends him away for trial.

Wei Shi Lindonwould-be attacker
Markuth arrives to claim Sacred Valley and kill Wei descendants in vengeance for the Wei clan’s founder. He kills Sairus and Seisha, then casually strikes Lindon down when Lindon attacks him with an Empty Palm.
- WJ
Wei Jin Sairusvictim
Markuth kills Sairus as part of his revenge against the Wei clan, first using an illusion and then impaling the Patriarch through the chest and tearing out his heart.

Wei Shi Seishavictim
Markuth kills Seisha during his assault on the Wei clan; her head is later revealed in the sack he brings to the arena.
Story so far
BOOK 1Unsouled (Cradle Book 1)
Key events
- Book 1
Ch. 10Li Markuth's InvasionDuring the Seven-Year Festival, Li Markuth, a Gold-stage sacred artist, descends upon the Wei clan arena, kills the Patriarch, and displays the severed heads of Lindon's parents while claiming Sacred Valley. - Book 1
Ch. 11Suriel's InterventionAbidan Judge Suriel arrives to stop Li Markuth's invasion, resurrects Lindon, and shows him visions of his fated death and the destruction of Sacred Valley, offering him a chance to change his destiny.
Appearances
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