Seven Realms · Character
Gavan Bayar
Also known as the handsome master of the Wizard Council, the High Wizard, High Wizard of the Fells
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 3
Gavan Bayar is a supporting character in Seven Realms (Book 1).
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- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 3
- Books
- 1
Description
A handsome man with a long mane of silver hair streaked with wizard color and thick black brows. He has a cold, hard expression and an arrogant carriage. He wears expensive wizard's clothing, including long stoles, and an amulet on a chain around his neck.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Micah Bayarson
Gavan is Micah’s father and the High Wizard. He reprimands Micah through his actions and makes him participate in the dangerous spell that stops the wildfire.
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Fiona Bayarfather
Gavan and Lady Bayar host the name day celebration for their children Micah and Fiona.
Raisa ana'MariannaProfessional
Gavan is the High Wizard and a powerful royal adviser; Raisa distrusts the political implications of his closeness to her mother.
- QM
Queen Marianna ana'LissaHigh Wizard and adviser
Gavan serves as the queen’s High Wizard and presents himself as her adviser and magical enforcer. His influence over her concerns Raisa and conflicts with the political balance Averill provides.
Han Alistertarget
Gavan hunts Han for the stolen amulet, kills Taz, threatens to torture and kill Han, and sends the Guard to Han’s home. Han wounds Gavan and holds him responsible for the deaths of Mam, Mari, Shiv, and the Southies.
Princess Raisapolitical adversary
Raisa distrusts Gavan’s influence over her mother and suspects that something is wrong with his relationship to the queen and the royal line.
- AL
Averill Lightfoot Demonaipolitical rival
Gavan resents the influence Averill’s clan support brings to the royal household. He pointedly calls him ‘the royal consort’ rather than using his name.
- EB
Edon Byrnepolitical adversary
Gavan belittles Byrne and dismisses his security concerns, while Byrne questions Gavan’s judgment and hints that the danger may come from more than the clans.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Demon King
Key events
- Book 1
Ch. 2Raisa Discovers Wizard Abuse of PowerDuring a royal hunt, Raisa witnesses High Wizard Gavan Bayar using his son Micah and cousins as magical conduits to extinguish a wildfire, revealing the cold and exploitative nature of wizard power. - Book 1
Ch. 25Han Loses His FamilyGavan Bayar hunts Han for the stolen amulet, resulting in Taz Mackney's death and the burning of Han's home. Han arrives too late to save his mother and sister from the fire.
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