The Eating Woods · Character
Dolion Gevarys
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 8
Dolion Gevarys is a fugitive Elvynira mage hunted by the king in The Eating Woods (Book 1).
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- Gender
- male
- Age
- elderly
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 8
- Books
- 2
Dolion Gevarys begins as a fugitive Elvynira mage hunted by the king and the magehood for his possession of the bloodstones. Across the series he shifts from a manipulative figure willing to sacrifice Maevyth for the greater good to a trusted ally who shelters and guides her, Zevander, and their companions. His familial ties deepen as he is revealed to be the brother of both Kazhimyr and Rykaia, and he leverages an old life-debt to secure reluctant aid from Dravien. By the second book he is actively coordinating rescues, supplying spells, and using visions to protect his found family while continuing his scholarly work alongside Allura.
Description
An older Elvynira man with dark tawny skin, long white hair, and tall pointed ears. He wears a vest; his hands shake as he drinks. A tall, aged Elvynira man with dark tawny skin, long white hair, pointed ears, and a thick, long white beard. His hands tremble. He wears coats or robes and sometimes spectacles.
Connections
Friends & mentorsRivals
KazhimyrFriend
Brotherly bond strengthens into battlefield alliance as they search for Zevander and Maevyth.
Maevyth BronwickMentor
Guides her studies and magical training, shifting from intended executioner to protective academic companion.
RykaiaFriend
Protective guardian role evolves into mutual sibling loyalty within their found family.
Zevander RydainnProfessional
Begins as employer and client, evolves into fellow captive and trusted ally who exchanges spells, visions, and protection.
- AM
Allura MarabeFriend
Old friend and research colleague whose scholarly partnership lends Dolion credibility and shared investigative purpose.
- DN
Dravien NockvayneOther
Life-debt holder who once tried to assassinate Dolion; Dolion later binds him to escort and protect his allies.
- T
TorrynProfessional
Traveling companion who steals the Blood Lineage Codex at Dolion’s request.
- S
Solvynacquaintance
Former Magestroli acquaintance who discussed Zevander’s training with Dolion.
- KS
King Sagaerinfugitive
Remains a fugitive from the king’s execution order while believing the magehood, not the crown, currently hunts him.
Story so far
BOOK 1Anathema
- Hires Zevander to retrieve bloodstones in exchange for vivicantem and a boundary-crossing spell.
- Sends Zevander to kill Maevyth, later admitting the betrayal and regretting it.
- Guides Maevyth’s studies and plans to escort her to Calyxar for further research.
- Promises to protect Rykaia and helps her escape the mage compound.
- Works with Allura to investigate Maevyth’s magic and shares scholarly interests.
BOOK 2Eldritch
- Uses a scrying mirror to show Maevyth a vision of her sister Aleysia.
- Invokes a life-debt to compel Dravien to escort his friends and search for Zevander.
- Supplies Kazhimyr with a passage-opening chant and accompanies the group to the griefcoffer.
- Sends Kazhimyr to find Zevander after a vision warns of danger.
- Travels with Torryn, who steals the Blood Lineage Codex at Dolion’s request.
Quotes
It’s not you that I trust. It’s the signs of the gods that I put my faith in.
Book 1 · Anathema Yes. We are quite vicious to our younger selves, aren’t we?
Book 1 · Anathema
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Book 1: Anathema
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