Amon Byrne

Edon is Amon’s father, a captain with whom Averill was attacked while returning from Chalk Cliffs. Amon’s disciplined, restrained manner is described as resembling his father’s.

Han reflects that in his former street life he would have had his seconds with him when facing an ambush; Amon is among the named characters associated with Han’s street-world history.

Raisa and Amon share a longstanding closeness, trust, and adventurous history. She relies on him for honest information and asks him to help her investigate events beyond court.

Amon is close to Raisa and acts as her courier and protector. He warns her about Cuffs’s reported death, blocks Micah from taking her away while she is under the amulet’s influence, and safely escorts her home.

They reconnect after years apart and try to recover their old closeness. Raisa seeks his honest company and friendship, while Amon's Guard duties and awareness of courtly propriety complicate their time together.

Amon and Gillen arrest Cuffs on suspicion of involvement in the Southies killings. Amon objects to Gillen’s violence, insists on proper questioning, and Cuffs escapes.

Amon is a corporal serving under Sergeant Gillen in the Queen's Guard. He challenges Gillen's abuse of Han and insists on proper procedure despite Gillen's superior rank.

Amon believes Mellony must not replace Raisa as heir while Raisa lives, because the Naéming recognizes Raisa’s claim.

Amon serves in the Queen's Guard and is assigned to protect the royal household. His position makes him conscious of duty and the impropriety of becoming involved with Raisa.

Jemson conducts Amon’s binding ceremony, joining him magically to Raisa and the Gray Wolf line.

Garret is one of the cadets in Amon’s triple and follows his instructions during the escort.

Hallie is a cadet in Amon’s triple, a group of nine guards under his command, and joins the escort of Raisa.

Keifer is one of the cadets in Amon’s triple and joins the escort under Amon’s command.

Mick is one of the cadets in Amon’s triple and joins the escort under Amon’s command.

Amon negotiates with Sarie as the prisoners’ representative and arranges their release under guard without bloodshed.

Talia is one of the cadets in Amon’s triple and joins the escort under Amon’s command.

Wode is one of the cadets in Amon’s triple and joins the escort under Amon’s command.

Amon recognizes Hanson as the wanted streetlord Cuffs and attempts to stop him; their confrontation ends with Hanson taking Raisa hostage.

Amon intervenes when Micah grips Raisa against her wishes, drawing his sword and ordering Micah to release her. Their encounter is openly hostile, though Amon ultimately escorts Micah away rather than escalating the conflict.