Jenna

They are deeply in love and share an intimate relationship. Adam protects Jenna and refuses to help kill her, while Jenna trusts him, plans with him, and gives him her father's pendant for luck.

Adrian is Jenna’s brother, whom he calls Hana in his memories. Her death compounds his grief and helps drive his flight from home.

Jenna’s adoptive father raised and protected her in Delphi. He worries about her dangerous resistance work and urges her to keep safe, while she insists on fighting for their community.

Raisa is Jenna’s mother. Jenna’s death is part of the family’s losses that Adrian struggles to face.

Will raised Jenna as his daughter and concealed her identity to protect her. He claims she died years earlier when Destin questions him.

Jenna believes the empress is hunting her, but does not know why. Strangward claims Celestine wants something Jenna possesses, though the cause remains unresolved.

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.

Lila helps Ash carry out a plan involving explosives that Jenna advised him about, and she sympathizes with Ash after Jenna's disappearance.

Jenna and the dragon recognize one another through their mental connection. Flamecaster finds her after her transformation, offers help, warms her, and carries her away from the burning tower.

Lyle is revealed to be Jenna in disguise. When Will dies, Lyle reacts with profound grief and attacks Clermont before attempting suicide.

Karn takes charge of Jenna after she is exposed, treats and bandages her wound, and transports her under guard to Ardenscourt.

Jenna remembers Riley as a fellow victim of the Ardenine occupation whose death, alongside Maggi’s, strengthens her resolve to fight back.

Jenna remembers Riley with affection and mourns him after hearing that the Patriots have retaken Delphi. Their earlier conversation about her magemark helped shape her sense of its significance.

Fletcher helps Jenna survive after the king’s visit, hides her, and offers her a new identity. Jenna asks to join the Patriots, and Fletcher considers bringing her into the resistance.

Byram accompanies Jenna on a Patriot sabotage mission to destroy a bridge. He provides the cover papers and helps move the powder kegs, though Jenna distrusts his judgment and takes charge of setting the fuses.

Jenna cares for the orphaned Maggi like a younger sister, shares food with her, and comforts her during the mine rides. Maggi is murdered by King Gerard, an event that precipitates Jenna's attack on him.

Mick rides with Jenna and Byram on the bridge-sabotage mission, helps carry the powder, and keeps watch. He shares their relief and excitement when the bridge is destroyed.

Karn captured Jenna and is responsible for her father’s death. He interrogates her about her magemark and the Empress, though he also arranges food, books, a bath, and improved quarters for her.

Jenna attacks Gerard after he murders Maggi and threatens the miners. Gerard nearly strangles her, then orders the violence that leaves Riley dead; Jenna resolves to fight against his rule.

Clermont is part of the search for Jenna and confronts Will at the inn; Will impales himself on Clermont’s sword, and Jenna attacks Clermont before collapsing.