An Ember in the Ashes
What role do the Augurs play within the Empire?
They are mystical advisors who guide the Empire’s leadership and foresee events.
What is Travis's signature accessory?
A wooden staff, often accompanied by a dragon necklace.
How long is Jane queen?
9 days before it is time to escape and join Edward
How many churches did Trevor attend on Sundays?
Three—a "colored" church, a white church, and a Soweto church.
What position does Laia take when she infiltrates Blackcliff?
A slave to the Commandant
Who was the original "Serpent King"?
Dill's grandfather, who was a snake-handling preacher.
Why is Edward dying?
He is being poisoned by his advisor Dudley and sister Mary
How did Trevor get his father to reconnect with him?
He sent a letter to the Swiss Embassy, who forwarded it to his father.
Who is Laia’s mother and what is her nickname?
Her mother was the leader of the Resistance and her nickname was Lioness
What tragedy happens to Travis?
He is shot and killed by robbers while trying to defend himself with his staff.
How does Edward escape the castle?
He flies out of a window as a Kestrel, discovering his ethian heritage.
What did Trevor's mom do when the police found them together?
She would pretend she was a maid or nanny, and not Trevor's mother.
Why is Helene Aquilla unique among the students at Blackcliff?
She is the only female student at Blackcliff.
What phrase does Lydia often tell herself to stay true to herself?
"Find out who you are and do it on purpose".
What is Gifford's secret hobby?
Writing and performing poetry.
How did the police rule out Trevor in a robbery case with Teddy?
The security footage was black and white, and because Trevor was light-skinned, he looked white next to Teddy, so police didn't suspect him.
What are the Trials, and why is Elias forced to participate in them?
The Trials determine the next Emperor and Blood Shrike; Elias must compete because he was chosen by the Augurs.
What bible verse is constantly repeated in relation to Dill's family?
Mark 16:18
How many times was jane engaged prior to Gifford?
Four times, one to a silk merchant, one to a violinist, one to a inventor’s grandson, and one that didn’t actually exist.
What happened to Trevor's mother in the end?
She was shot in the head by her ex-husband, Abel, but miraculously survived.