Characters
This character is the Crown Prince and the central figure of the Council.
This Character is Dayo
The deadly command that The Lady places on Tarisai.
To Kill Dayo
The Ray is passed down through this Way
Through the Emperor’s family
The special bond Tarisai shares with Dayo is called this
Friendship or love?
Tarisai’s journey revolves around this struggle for self-determination
The fight to choose her own destiny
Tarisai's mother, who manipulates her with a deadly compulsion
This Character is the Lady
The magical force that binds the Council to the Crown Prince
That is The Ray
The Ray grants this ability to those connected to it
The ability to share thoughts and feelings
This Council member has romantic feelings for Tarisai but respects her independence.
This Character is Sanjeet
The Lady’s actions highlight this theme related to power and vengeance.
The corrupting influence of power
The Council member known for their strong moral compass and close bond with Tarisai.
This Character is Kirah
What is The pivotal moment when Tarisai rejects her mother’s control.
That is when she refuses to kill Dayo
The Ray requires this sacrifice to remain powerful.
The death of children with a divine connection?
Tarisai struggles with her love for her mother because of this dark compulsion
The command to kill Dayo
The bond between the Council members represents this central theme of unity.
The strength of found family
The being whose power and existence are tied to the Ray itself.
This Character is The Emperor
What is The truth Tarisai uncovers about the sacrifices required to uphold the Ray.
They imperial practice of killing children to sustain power?
This is how Council members are bound to the Ray
Through an oath to the Crown Prince
Kirah plays this role in Tarisai’s life
It is her confident and emotional support
Tarisai’s rejection of The Lady’s compulsion symbolizes this theme.
Breaking cycles of oppression
This Council member is known for their physical strength and unwavering loyalty to Tarisai.
This Character is Sanjeet
What is The reason Tarisai was created by The Lady in the first place.
To kill Dayo and avenge The Lady's suffering
The Ray is said to bring peace to the empire but relies on this hidden truth to maintain its power.
The ritual sacrifice of children?
Tarisai’s relationship with The Lady is marked by these conflicting emotions.
They Are love and resentment
The Ray itself represents this duality at the heart of the empire
The balance between sacrifice and control