The Eating Woods · Character
Prince Dorjan
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 32
Prince Dorjan is roused in The Eating Woods (Book 1).
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- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 32
- Books
- 2
Prince Dorjan begins as a human heir of regal bearing in Anathema, whose silks and Sagaerin heraldry mark him as both privileged and politically embattled. In Eldritch his fate darkens when Cadavros binds his soul to an amulet and to the black pestilence, transforming him from a protected noble into a living weapon whose death could unleash plague. Captured by King Jeret, the once-pampered prince becomes a fugitive and prisoner, his survival now the fulcrum on which kingdoms balance. Across the two books he shifts from a symbol of dynastic continuity to a cursed hostage whose blood-magic tether dictates the actions of kings and warriors alike.
Description
A human prince with regal grace, wearing fine silks and a brocade surcoat decorated with Sagaerin heraldry. In later appearances he is dressed in purple and silver.
Connections
Friends & mentorsRivals
CadavrosOther
Blood-magic counterpart whose life is magically tethered to Dorjan’s; the link evolves from a political shield in Anathema to an apocalyptic threat in Eldritch.
Kazhimyroath-bound protector
Oath-bound guardian acting on behalf of Dorjan’s brother; pursues those believed to have kidnapped the prince.
Zevander RydainnProfessional
Long-serving combat tutor and covert bodyguard in Anathema; in Eldritch their bond cools to a wary, adversarial distance once Zevander learns of the amulet’s curse.
- CZ
Captain Zivantprotector
Tasked with locating and safely returning the missing prince; his mission underscores Jeret’s political maneuvering rather than a personal bond.
- KJ
King JeretEnemy
Initially an absent rival whose actions are interpreted as leverage rather than lethal intent; becomes Dorjan’s captor in Eldritch, turning the prince into a bargaining chip.
Story so far
BOOK 1Anathema
- Appears in fine silks and Sagaerin brocade, embodying royal grace.
- Dances with and gives away his sister Princess Calisza during a ceremonial rite.
- Blames King Sagaerin for civil unrest and publicly rejects his father’s policies.
- Is roused and escorted to safety by his combat tutor Zevander during an attack.
- Is revealed to share a blood-magic link with Cadavros that spares the latter’s life.
BOOK 2Eldritch
- Has his soul bound to Cadavros’s amulet and to the deadly plague Pestilios.
- Goes missing and is actively pursued by loyalists and enemies alike.
- Is taken prisoner by King Jeret, becoming a political hostage.
- His survival becomes the key deterrent against killing Cadavros or triggering plague.
- Is protected from recapture by Kazhimyr, who swore an oath to Dorjan’s brother.
Quotes
He starves them and then expects them to bow? What logic is there in such a thing?
Book 1 · Anathema
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