| Name | Graysen |
|---|---|
| Age | Unknown/td> |
| Species | Human |
| Status | Alive |
| Home | Mortal Lands |
| Rank/Title | Lord |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Family | Nolan (Father) |
| Love Interests | Elain Archeron (former fiancé) |
| Appears in | A Court of Wings and Ruin |
Contents
Biography / History
A Court of Mist and Fury
Graysen is a wealthy mortal lord’s son, heir to the estate of Nolan, and the man Elain Archeron plans to marry. His family despises the faeries of Prythian and hunts any Fae who cross the Wall. Because of this hatred, Graysen gives Elain an iron engagement ring as a symbol of protection and their future union.
A Court of Wings and Ruin
After the Wall falls, the Night Court seeks Graysen and his father’s support to shelter human refugees on their fortified lands. They attempt to hide the truth that Elain has been Made High Fae, hoping her influence will sway the family—but Jurian has already told Graysen and Nolan everything.
Graysen reacts with anger and hurt, furious that Elain concealed her transformation and that she has a Fae mate, Lucien. He ends the engagement, demands his ring back, and turns away from her. Elain refuses to return the ring, and Nesta strikes him, declaring he never deserved her.
During the final battle in the Mortal Lands, Graysen and Nolan fight under Jurian’s command alongside human forces and allied Fae courts. After the war, he leaves without speaking to Elain and does not look back.
Appearance
Graysen is described as a tall, handsome young man, with:
- Brown hair
- Blue eyes
- A solid, well-built physique
Personality
Graysen is generally polite and steady-tempered, but his deep-rooted hatred of faeries shapes many of his choices—including those involving Elain.
Key traits
- Kind enough:
Nesta describes him as “kind enough,” suggesting he treats Elain with gentleness and earns her affection. - Devoted but limited:
He is genuinely smitten with Elain, yet his feelings are not strong enough to overcome his prejudice against the Fae. - Prejudiced against faeries:
Graysen’s fear and hatred of the Fae run so deep that they ultimately overshadow his love for Elain once she is Made High Fae. - Hurt and reactive:
Feeling deceived, he lashes out at Elain despite their former closeness, revealing a rigid and unforgiving nature.
