| Name | Morrigan (Mor) |
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| Age | 536 (ACOMAF & ACOWAR), 536-537 (ACOFAS), 537-538 (ACOSF) |
| Species | High Fae |
| Status | Alive |
| Court | Night Court |
| Rank/Title | Third-in-Command of the Night Court |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Blond |
| Family | Keir, Unnamed Mother, Rhysand (distant cousin) |
| Love Interests | Andromache † (former lover), Cassian (former fling), Helion (fling), Eris Vanserra (former arranged fiancé) |
| Appears in | A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, A Court of Frost and Starlight, A Court of Silver Flames |
Contents
Biography / History
Early Life
Morrigan was born in the Hewn City, where her family quickly recognized that she possessed extraordinary magical strength. Because powerful, untouched female High Fae were considered valuable bargaining assets, Mor grew up fearing she would be sold in a political exchange. After her seventeenth birthday, her first bleeding unleashed a surge of power strong enough to shake the mountain above the Court of Nightmares. Instead of celebrating her abilities, her family viewed this awakening as proof that she was now an even more desirable match. They arranged her marriage to Eris Vanserra, the eldest son of the Autumn Court’s High Lord. To help her escape, Rhysand brought her to an Illyrian war-camp, where Mor chose to take control of her fate by willingly losing her virginity to Cassian, destroying her value as a political pawn.
When Mor returned home, Eris rejected the engagement, and her family brutally punished her for “shaming” them. They tortured her and abandoned her in the Autumn Court with a note nailed through her abdomen. Azriel found her there and brought her to Rhysand for protection. Mor later fought alongside humans in the War and helped the Mortal Queens forge the Treaty. When Rhysand became High Lord of the Night Court, she was named his Third-in-Command, overseeing both the Court of Nightmares and the Court of Dreams as a core member of his Inner Circle
A Court of Mist and Fury — Timeline Events
Welcomes Feyre to the Night Court
Mor warmly greets Feyre on her first day in the Night Court, teasing Rhys and immediately offering Feyre friendship and safety.
Rescues Feyre From the Spring Court
When Feyre’s panic peaks under Tamlin’s control, Mor knocks out the guards, enters the manor herself, and carries Feyre over the border—delivering her to the Night Court.
Joins Feyre at the House of Wind
At dinner, Mor teases Cassian, supports Feyre’s desire to train, and encourages her to make her own choices now that she’s free of the Spring Court.
Swears Loyalty to Feyre
Upon Feyre’s return to Velaris, Mor stands with the Inner Circle as they formally swear loyalty to the new High Lady.
A Court of Wings and Ruin — Timeline Events
Fights Beside Feyre in Adriata
During Hybern’s assault on the Summer Court, Mor and Feyre fight together through palace halls and city streets, showcasing Mor’s power and loyalty.
Attends the High Lords’ Meeting
At the Dawn Court, tensions rise when Eris insults Mor and Azriel nearly kills him. The courts ultimately unite against Hybern—except Autumn, who storms out.
Reveals Her Truth to Feyre
The next day, Mor confesses the truth she’s carried for centuries: she loves women more than men, once loved the mortal queen Andromache, and has kept Azriel at arm’s length to avoid hurting him. She shares that Rita’s is a refuge where she can be herself.
Supports the Final Battle Against Hybern
Mor remains part of the combined court forces during the final confrontation in the Mortal Lands, standing with Prythian as the Cauldron’s power is unleashed and the war reaches its end.
Appearance
Mor is described as incredibly beautiful, with:
- Bright golden hair
- Rich brown eyes
- Full lips
- Tan skin
- A curvy, feminine body
- A dazzling, radiant smile
- An assured, steady, graceful walk — “merry but alert,” as Feyre notes
Feyre states that if Rhysand is the most beautiful male she’s ever seen, Mor is his female equivalent.
Personality
Mor is known for her warmth, confidence, and unwavering kindness. Despite her traumatic past, she carries herself with joy, compassion, and a steady inner strength.
Key traits
- Cheerful and kind:
Mor is consistently described as bright, friendly, and welcoming. When Feyre first arrives in the Night Court, Mor’s kindness and warmth make her feel safe and accepted. - Hospitable:
She goes out of her way to make newcomers feel comfortable. Her openness and generosity are some of the first traits Feyre notices about her. - Playful and witty:
Mor often teases and jokes with the Inner Circle. Her humor is quick and light, showing a playful side she reserves for those she trusts. - Confident and self-assured:
Her presence is grounded and graceful. Mor projects confidence everywhere she goes, walking with the ease of someone who knows her worth. - Protective of others:
Though she leads with kindness, Mor is fiercely protective of her friends and will stand her ground when those she cares about are threatened.
Powers & Abilities
High Fae
When Mor reached adolescence and had her first bleeding, her magic erupted so violently that even the mountain surrounding the Court of Nightmares shook with its force. It was the moment her full power awakened — raw, overwhelming, and unmistakable. Mor is an exceptionally powerful High Fae, though the full extent of her magic is not described in detail in the books.
She is known to possess:
- Winnowing — fast, precise teleportation that she performs effortlessly
- Exceptional raw power that causes even immortal beings to treat her with caution
- A rare, inherent magical gift connected to Truth
Mor is also shown healing Azriel, indicating at least some ability with restorative magic.
Truth-Based Power
Mor’s core power is Truth. She identifies it directly when addressing the Mortal Queens:
“You know my gift is truth. So you will hear my words now, and know them as truth—as your ancestors once did.”
During the ancient War between mortals and faeries, Mor earned a legendary reputation. When one of the Mortal Queens recognizes her as “Morrigan—The Morrigan from the War,” the others react with surprise, awe, and fear, emphasizing her power and influence during that conflict.
Relationships
| Keir | Morrigan is the only daughter of Keir, the Steward of the Hewn City, and an unnamed female High Fae who also resides there. Mor’s relationship with both parents is severely strained. Keir is verbally and emotionally abusive, and was physically abusive toward her in the past. Though her relationship with her mother occurs mostly off-page, Mor makes it clear she holds her in the same contempt as her father. Whenever they interact, Mor and her parents are openly hostile toward one another. |
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| Azriel | Azriel is stated to have fallen in love with Mor the moment he first saw her enter the Illyrian war-camp over five centuries ago. Mor later tells Feyre that their relationship never progressed because she does not experience romantic attraction toward males. She cares for Azriel deeply, but only as a brother. Mor keeps this truth from him, admitting she fears how the Inner Circle might react and still struggles with internal shame about her identity. |
| Cassian | When Mor and Cassian were seventeen, she chose to sleep with him in order to break her engagement to Eris Vanserra. This was the only time they were ever intimate. Mor later explains that she acted out of desperation because of the circumstances she was trapped in. Cassian regrets the encounter, viewing it as a mistake fueled partly by jealousy over Azriel and Mor. Today, Cassian considers Mor a sister, and Mor regards him as a brother. |
| Feyre Archeron | Mor is the first member of the Inner Circle—aside from Rhysand—whom Feyre meets, and she greets Feyre with genuine kindness even when Feyre is unsure how to respond. Over time, the two grow close, and Mor eventually becomes one of the first people Feyre comes out to about her sexuality. Mor is also the one who rescues Feyre from the Spring Court after Tamlin locks her in the manor. When Feyre later meets the Inner Circle at the House of Wind, she realizes how much Tamlin and Ianthe had been holding her back. Mor tells her, “I once lived in a place where the opinion of others mattered. It suffocated me, nearly broke me… with enough courage, you can say to hell with a reputation. You do what you love, what you need.” Feyre recognizes that Mor would never let someone speak for her or restrict her the way she allowed Ianthe to. Through Mor’s words and presence, Feyre understands that Ianthe had never truly been a friend, and she feels an immediate and instinctive connection to Mor—enough to imagine sharing dinner and conversation with her. |
