Meet the Cast
Briony Larkin
Briony Versus BrionyBriony has a hard time with herself. Because she avoids opening up to anyone else, Briony is her only true friend, her own biggest critic, and her biggest source of both protect...
Eldric Clayborne
All stories should start with the entrance of a handsome stranger, in our humble opinion, and luckily for us, this story does just that. Meet Eldric Clayborne: handsome, strong, tall, fashionable,...
Rose Larkin
Poor Rose is misunderstood and (quite frankly) underestimated by everyone close to her. When we first meet her, Rose has an unnamed mental delay that causes her to act childishly while also being h...
Minor Characters—Family
Much of this story centers around family. With all of Briony's teenage drama, spiritual battles, and romantic moments, however, it's easy for the family members to fall to the background. To keep i...
Minor Characters—Old Ones
The Old Ones in Swampsea represent both allies and enemies to Briony. She initially thinks all of the swamp spirits are dangerous to her survival, but the realization that she is in fact a chime ch...
Minor Characters—Swampsea
The residents of Swampsea probably have their own lives, but as far as Briony's concerned they are either friends, annoyances, or reminders of her deepest secrets. Cecil Trumpington wants to marry...