Shield of Sparrows · Character
King Cross
Also known as Gold King
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 2
A large imposing man with fair skin and a broad powerful frame that once seemed unmatched in size stands with regal authority. Golden hair the color of ripened wheat falls around a face marked by stress-grayed strands at the temples while caramel eyes flecked with gold and dramatic amber starbursts radiate an inner glow that blazes hotter with emotion. Strong capable hands gesture with steady command and a crown often rests upon his head completing the vivid image of a monarch whose stature and luminous gaze command attention in any setting.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- late 40s
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 2
- Books
- 1
Description
A large imposing man with fair skin and a broad powerful frame that once seemed unmatched in size stands with regal authority. Golden hair the color of ripened wheat falls around a face marked by stress-grayed strands at the temples while caramel eyes flecked with gold and dramatic amber starbursts radiate an inner glow that blazes hotter with emotion. Strong capable hands gesture with steady command and a crown often rests upon his head completing the vivid image of a monarch whose stature and luminous gaze command attention in any setting.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Margotwife
Margot is King Cross's wife and queen, proud of Mae and controlling toward Odessa.
Odessa Crossdaughter
King Cross favors Mae as the Sparrow, grooming her for queenship.
- AC
Arthalayus Crossson/heir
Arthalayus is King Cross's young heir, unaware of royal obligations.
- B
Bannergeneral
Banner is King Cross's loyal general, betrothed to Odessa.
Story so far
BOOK 2Rites of the Starling
Key events
- Book 2
Ch. 3The Forced Marriage DeclarationIn the throne room of Roslo Castle, the Guardian declares that Odessa, not her sister Mae, must marry Prince Zavier to fulfill both the Shield of Sparrows treaty and the Chain of Sevens bride prize for slaying seven female marroweels. - Book 2
Ch. 7The Wedding CeremonyOdessa reluctantly marries Prince Zavier in a terse ceremony beneath Quentis Castle, signing the ancient Shield of Sparrows treaty with their blood, sealed by Voster magic that binds their fates and enforces peace between kingdoms.
Appearances
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