Meet the Characters

The heroes & allies of the Lost Cities

Sophie Elizabeth Foster

Protagonist

AbilitiesTelepath, Polyglot, Inflictor, Teleporter, Enhancer
HomeHavenfield

Genetically engineered by the Black Swan as "Project Moonlark". Her brown eyes are unique among elves.

Keefe Sencen

Sophie's close friend

AbilitiesEmpath
HomeCandleshade (formerly)

Known for his humor and mischief. His mother Gisela is one of the main antagonists.

Fitzroy Avery Vacker

Sophie's close friend

AbilitiesTelepath
HomeEverglen

From one of the most prominent elvin noble families. Spent years helping his father search for Sophie.

Dexter Alvin Dizznee

Sophie's best friend

AbilitiesTechnopath, Alchemy
HomeSlurps and Burps (family shop)

A gifted inventor who creates many of the gadgets the group uses throughout the series.

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Biana Vacker

Sophie's friend, Fitz's sister

AbilitiesVanisher
HomeEverglen

Can turn invisible at will. Started as Sophie's rival before becoming one of her closest friends.

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Elwin Heslege

Physician and healer

AbilitiesFlasher
HomeLost Cities

Foxfire's wonderfully dramatic physician, known for wild tunics, colorful medicines, and endless patience.

Tam Song

Ally, Linh's twin

AbilitiesShade
HomeExillium (formerly)

Dipped his bangs in silver to protest his parents' cruelty. Controls shadows and darkness.

Linh Song

Ally, Tam's twin

AbilitiesHydrokinetic
HomeExillium (formerly)

Once known as the "Girl of Many Floods", she now commands water with extraordinary precision.

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Marella Redek

Sophie's friend

AbilitiesPyrokinetic
HomeLost Cities

One of the few elves who can control fire — a rare and dangerous ability.

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Wylie Endal

Black Swan ally

AbilitiesFlasher
HomeLost Cities

Prentice's son. His light-based ability and courage make him an important ally for Sophie.

Stina Heks

Foxfire classmate

AbilitiesEmpath
HomeLost Cities

Starts out as one of Sophie's sharpest rivals, but her story gets more complicated over time.

Grady Ruewen

Sophie's adoptive father

AbilitiesMesmer
HomeHavenfield

Protective, powerful, and deeply loyal. His ability lets him control other people's actions.

Edaline Ruewen

Sophie's adoptive mother

AbilitiesConjurer
HomeHavenfield

Gentle and brave, Edaline helps make Havenfield feel like a real home for Sophie.

Alden Vacker

Fitz and Biana's father

AbilitiesTelepath
HomeEverglen

A respected member of the nobility who spent years searching the Forbidden Cities for Sophie.

Della Vacker

Fitz and Biana's mother

AbilitiesVanisher
HomeEverglen

Elegant, clever, and very good at appearing exactly when she needs to.

Mr. Forkle

Black Swan leader

AbilitiesTelepath, Polyglot, Technopath, and more
HomeHidden Black Swan bases

One of the most mysterious mentors in Sophie's life, with secrets layered on secrets.

Councillor Oralie

Member of the Council

AbilitiesEmpath
HomeEternalia

Kind and careful, but tied to choices that change Sophie's trust in the Council.

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Lady Gisela Sencen

Antagonist

AbilitiesUnknown
HomeCandleshade (formerly)

Keefe's mother and one of the most dangerous planners connected to the Neverseen.

Brant

Neverseen member

AbilitiesPyrokinetic
HomeHidden with the Neverseen

A dangerous fire wielder whose past is tangled with grief, betrayal, and the Ruewen family.

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Fintan Pyren

Neverseen leader

AbilitiesPyrokinetic
HomeLost Cities and hidden bases

Ancient, clever, and terrifyingly patient. Fintan proves how dangerous fire can be in the wrong hands.

Vespera

Ancient antagonist

AbilitiesUnknown
HomeHidden facilities

A ruthless researcher from the past whose experiments still echo through Sophie's world.