Cradle · Character
Northstrider
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 7 · Ch. 9
A tall powerfully built man with sun-browned skin, long wild hair spilling down his back, and an unshaven face. His golden vertically slitted eyes and black scales covering his hands and forearms give him a draconic appearance. He wears ragged mismatched clothing including a rope belt and wrapped cloths as a shirt that looks scavenged from beggars.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- ancient
- First appears
- Book 7 · Ch. 9
- Books
- 1 of 7 read
Northstrider first appears in Uncrowned as a towering, draconic Monarch whose ragged appearance belies his immense power and authority. Across the Cradle series, he evolves from a distant, almost mythical figure into an active participant in the Uncrowned King Tournament, where he serves as both judge and mentor. His presence marks a turning point for the younger generation of sacred artists, particularly influencing the main characters' paths through his decisions and interventions.
Description · as of Book 7
A tall powerfully built man with sun-browned skin, long wild hair spilling down his back, and an unshaven face. His golden vertically slitted eyes and black scales covering his hands and forearms give him a draconic appearance. He wears ragged mismatched clothing including a rope belt and wrapped cloths as a shirt that looks scavenged from beggars.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
LindonMentor-observer
Northstrider takes notice of Lindon's unusual abilities and potential, marking him as a candidate worth watching during the tournament
YerinMentor-observer
Northstrider evaluates Yerin's performance and potential as a competitor in the Uncrowned King Tournament
- TC
Tournament CompetitorsAuthority figure
Northstrider serves as one of the primary judges and authority figures overseeing the Uncrowned King Tournament
Story so far
BOOK 7Uncrowned (Cradle Book 7)
- Appears as a judge for the Uncrowned King Tournament
- Observes and evaluates the performance of young sacred artists including Lindon and Yerin
- Demonstrates his authority by intervening in tournament proceedings
- Shows interest in promising competitors, particularly those with unique abilities
Key events
- Book 7
Ch. 11Northstrider Takes Over Tournament JudgingMonarch Northstrider dramatically appears at the Uncrowned King Tournament through a spatial tear, seizing control of the judging from the Ninecloud Court and announcing he will personally oversee the competition. - Book 7
Ch. 20Lindon and Yerin Duel in Uncrowned TournamentNorthstrider pits Lindon against Yerin in the first match of the single-elimination round, forcing the longtime companions to fight each other for advancement. Both unleash their most powerful techniques including Yerin's Final Sword and Lindon's Dragon Descends. - Book 7
Ch. 21Abidan Awards Penance as Tournament PrizeHeavenly messenger Kiuran interrupts the Uncrowned King Tournament to reveal a new grand prize—Penance, a divine weapon capable of killing any being. This announcement comes as Makiel faces the escalating threat of the Mad King.
Appearances
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