The Black Magician (novel Series) - Other Characters

Other Characters

• Lord Balkan – Head of the Warriors of the Magicians' Guild of Kyralia, and the youngest of the three Higher Magicians. Plays a major role in organizing the defense of Kyralia during the Ichani invasion. It is hinted that he succeeds Akkarin as High Lord after his death.

• Lady Vinara – A stern but compassionate middle-aged lady who is Head of Healers of the Magicians' Guild of Kyralia. It is implied that she takes a keen interest in Sonea in the pretext of potentially gaining a powerful ally in the future. Remains as Head of Healers after the Ichani Invasion, and volunteers to assist Dorrien as one of Sonea's teachers after she is reaccepted into the guild (after Akkarin's death). Sonea is then given the title "Black Magician".

• Lord Sarrin – An elderly white haired magician, Lord Sarrin is Head of the Alchemists of the Magicians' Guild of Kyralia. Was given the responsibility of reading Akkarin's books and learning black magic during the Ichani invasion. Perished during the invasion and is replaced by Lord Peakin.

• Lord Fergun – A weak magician of House Maron. Lord Fergun was struck by a stone during the Purge, which was revealed to have been Sonea's doing. It is credited as the first moment that Sonea released her magic. Humiliated by the experience, Lord Fergun captures Sonea's friend Cery and keeps him hostage under the University as a means to blackmail her. His evil deeds are later discovered and he is sent to a distant Fort as punishment. This is discovered to be the Fort of the Sachakan Northern Pass. He dies by the hands of a female Ichani during the Invasion.

• Dorrien – Rothen's only son, Dorrien is a Healer in a remote village. Befriends Sonea on his first return to the Guild upon meeting her; and helps her think of ways to prevent Regin from tormenting her. It is Dorrien who suggested the idea of a public challenge to Regin, which finally ended the tormenting. Was romantically involved with Sonea at first, but she ended it after being "taken hostage" by Akkarin in fear of his safety. Dorrien did not pursue her after he discovers her heart belongs to Akkarin. Volunteers to assist Sonea in her training as a Healer upon her expulsion from the Guild.

• Regin – A Kyralian novice of House Paren. Descendant of a wealthy Trades Master who was part of a group dedicated to preventing Sachakan's from invading Kyralia 600 years before. Regin sets out to make life difficult for Sonea in their first year as novices. He is determined to best her in everything, and frequently plays pranks on her, like ruining her experiments and pouring ink on her notes. Is also revealed to have attempted to set her up as a thief in the eyes of the Guild several times. Was defeated in a public challenge by Sonea. Later redeems himself by assisting in the capture of an Ichani. His guardianship belongs to Lord Garrel, his uncle.

• Jonna – Sonea's aunt and one of her only living relatives. Takes care of Sonea upon her parent's death, and constantly worries about her niece. Is later persuaded by Sonea to come live with her after she reveals she is pregnant with Akkarin's child. Has two children with Ranel, Sonea's uncle, Kerrel and Hania.

• Ranel – Sonea's uncle. Has two children with his wife Jonna, Kerrel and Hania.

• Tayend of Tremmelin – An Elyne who is a scholar of the Great Library. Has great magical potential but refused entry to the Guild for fear of them discovering he was gay. Assists Ambassador Dannyl in his research for ancient magic, and later enters into a relationship with him.

• Takan – A former Sachakan slave and Akkarin's loyal servant. Is said to be very strong, and is Akkarin's main source of power. Also a gifted cook.