The King of Adarlan

The King of Adarlan is a ruthless tyrant who rules through fear and absolute control. He is conquering the surrounding kingdoms one by one, crushing any resistance with overwhelming force. Anyone who disobeys him risks death, and even the smallest act of rebellion is brutally punished. Prisoners sent to the salt mines of Endovier rarely survive, and escape is nearly impossible.

Knowledge is tightly controlled. Magic has been outlawed for years, and anything connected to it has been erased from public life. Books about the past and the old kingdoms are banned or locked away, hidden so no one can learn what came before. From his Glass Castle, the King rules with fear, silence, and obedience.