Evan Strangward

Also known as Lord Evan Strangward, Lord Strangward, Strangward

Major
First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 34

A slender, wiry man of moderate height, with glittering fair hair, feral green eyes, and a finely planed face. His nose has been broken at least once, lending a rugged edge to his otherwise striking features. He wears a loose linen shirt beneath a close-fitting leather jerkin buckled up the front, roomy breeches tucked into soft knee-high boots, and a swordbelt; a gold earring and boldly displayed amulet provide his main ornament. His calm, almost frail exterior contrasts with an air of confidence and latent danger.

Gender: male
Age: young adult
First appears: Book 1 · Ch. 34
Books: 1

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Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Destin Karnconflicting source relationships
Evan cares deeply about Destin’s safety and happiness, wants him to escape his dangerous family situation and build a life by the sea, and is disappointed that Destin remains in Ardenscourt to help him.
Jennacaptive
Strangward visits Jenna in her tower cell, interrogates her about Empress Celestine and her magemark, and considers taking her away. Jenna senses an uncanny familiarity between them, but neither knows its cause here.
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Han Alisterpossible suspect
Evan wonders whether agents from the Fells were responsible for the attack on his ship, but the chapter provides no confirmation that Han or his allies were involved.
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Queen Raisacurious observer
Evan refers to Raisa as the demon or wolf queen and wonders whether she truly matches the frightening stories told about her.
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Tezaliege lord
Teza is Evan’s sworn companion and stormsworn guard. He serves and protects Evan, while their familiarity is warm enough to include embraces, teasing, concern, and blunt counsel.
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Ephraimcrew member
Ephraim served among Evan’s stormsworn and was killed aboard the ship during the attack.
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Treycrew member
Trey served among Evan’s stormsworn and was killed aboard the ship during the attack.
Adam Wolfprotector of target
Adam interposes himself between Strangward and Jenna, warns him not to touch her, and distrusts the emissary's motives and claims.
Empress Celestineconflicting source relationships
Celestine is hunting Evan, and he believes she may come personally to pursue the magemarked girl. He fears her power and considers confronting her, despite Teza’s objection.
King Gerard Montaigneconflicting source relationships
Evan despises Montaigne and doubts the rumor that the king killed himself, though he welcomes his death and raises a toast to it.