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The Mortal Queens rule the human territories across the sea and wield limited Fae-gifted power, including the ability to winnow when in each other’s presence. Though diverse in appearance and temperament, they are united by ambition, secrecy, and a ruthless drive for power—choices that lead them to betray one another, ally with Hybern, and shape the course of the war with Prythian.

Graysen is a wealthy mortal lord’s son and Elain Archeron’s former fiancé. Though initially kind and affectionate toward her, his deep hatred of the Fae ultimately destroys their relationship after Elain is Made High Fae. He fights in the final battle against Hybern but leaves without acknowledging her, unable to reconcile who she has become with his own prejudice.

The mercenary is a tall, battle-hardened human woman who once served an elderly nobleman before the dangers from Prythian forced them apart. Scarred from encounters with faeries—including a Martax bite—she warns Feyre about rising threats along the wall and later attempts to help Nesta reach Prythian, though they are unable to cross.

Ianthe is a High Fae priestess of the Spring Court and a political figure closely aligned with Tamlin. Initially presented as an ally, she later reveals herself to be manipulative and power-driven, using her religious authority and influence to control others and advance her own position.

Amarantha is a powerful and sadistic High Fae general from Hybern who rose to become the self-proclaimed High Queen of Prythian. Driven by vengeance for her sister’s murder and fueled by a deep hatred of mortals, she manipulated, tortured, and enslaved fae and humans alike. After charming the courts as Hybern’s emissary, she stole the High Lords’ powers, conquered Prythian, and ruled Under the Mountain with ruthless cruelty.

Lucien Vanserra is a High Fae diplomat and former Spring Court emissary with a complicated lineage as the son of Helion and the Lady of the Autumn Court. He later becomes a key ally across courts and a member of the Band of Exiles.

Amren is an ancient being who bound herself into a High Fae body and serves as Rhysand’s adviser and Second-in-Command in the Night Court. Known for her vast knowledge and strategic mind, she is one of the Inner Circle’s most powerful and respected members.

After sacrificing her true form during the war with Hybern, she is re-Made by the Cauldron and loses most of her former powers.

Morrigan, known as Mor, is the Third-in-Command of the Night Court and a key member of Rhysand’s Inner Circle. Born into the cruelty of the Hewn City, she becomes a powerful, truth-gifted High Fae.

Tamlin is the High Lord of the Spring Court in A Court of Thorns and Roses. Once a reluctant ruler and former friend of Rhysand, his choices, trauma, and loyalty shape his rise and downfall. He becomes Feyre’s first love, then loses her as grief and fear drive him into controlling behavior. Despite his flaws, Tamlin aids Prythian during the war against Hybern.

Elain Archeron is the middle Archeron sister in the ACOTAR series, known for her gentle nature, kindness, and deep love for growing things. Originally a human noblewoman, she is later thrown into the Cauldron and Made High Fae, emerging with the rare power of a seer.