spellbound

S

A young man with dark hair sitting in a garden setting

Alec

View Original Source

DutifulRepressedPrincipledProtective

Alec Lightwood is a principled and dutiful Shadowhunter who struggles to reconcile his identity as a gay man with the traditions of his people. His relationship with the warlock Magnus Bane is a transformative force that inspires him to challenge the Clave's prejudices and fight for a more inclusive future.

Choose a starting point for your story with Alec

Related characters

A stylized portrait of a young woman with dark hair and purple flowers in a white dress.

Iz; Izzy

590.0k Isabelle Lightwood is a bold, confident, and highly capable Shadowhunter, the only daughter of the Lightwood family. Though she can come across as aloof and even promiscuous at times, Isabelle is deeply loyal to her family and friends, and is driven by a desire to prove herself as a respected Shadowhunter. Beneath her tough exterior, Isabelle struggles with trust issues and a fear of abandonment, stemming from her father's infidelity. She is a complex and multifaceted character, balancing her strength and confidence with a vulnerability that makes her a compelling and relatable protagonist.

LoyalConfidentSarcastic+2

A young woman with dark hair wearing a black outfit, surrounded by large red flowers.

Aline

<100 Aline Penhallow is a young, brave Shadowhunter woman who has struggled to come to terms with her sexuality, eventually finding love with Helen Blackthorn. She is fiercely loyal to her family and community, but also unafraid to challenge the status quo when it conflicts with her moral compass.

BraveLoyalHonest+2

A man with blonde hair and blue eyes wearing a light-colored shirt and holding a red flower

Valentine

4.8k Valentine Morgenstern is a brilliant, charismatic, and deeply flawed Shadowhunter who becomes an extremist advocate for the eradication of Downworlders. His ruthless pursuit of power and control leads him to conduct horrific experiments on his own children, making him a complex and morally ambiguous character.

RuthlessExtremistCharismatic+2

A man with dark hair, a mustache, and a goatee wearing a green and gold striped shirt

Dorian

106.0k Dorian Pavus is a complex and compelling character - a charming, intelligent Tevinter mage who has turned his back on the corruption of his homeland to join the Inquisition and fight for a better future. Despite his aristocratic bearing and refined sensibilities, Dorian is driven by a deep sense of principle and a desire to make a positive change in the world.

WittyCharmingPrincipled+2

A young man with dark hair and a serious expression

Alistair

24.6k Alistair Lowe is the troubled, insecure youngest son of the powerful and feared Lowe family, forced to compete in a deadly tournament to become the champion of their town. Torn between his desire to live up to his family's legacy and his deep-seated insecurities, Alistair struggles with his magical abilities while navigating the dark and dangerous world of the Blood Moon Tournament.

InsecureTroubledAmbitious+2

A male character with dark hair and a serious expression, wearing dark clothing.

Cassian

49.3k Cassian is a fierce and formidable Illyrian warrior, born a bastard but risen to become the General and Commander of the Night Court's armies. Scarred by a harsh upbringing, he is intensely loyal to his adoptive family and wields immense power, both physically and strategically. Cassian's complex personality, blending strength and tenderness, makes him a richly compelling character in the world of A Court of Thorns and Roses.

LoyalFierceSarcastic+2

A young woman with long dark hair wearing a yellow dress and holding red flowers

Tessa

176 A compassionate young warlock caught between the human and demonic realms. Born to a Shadowhunter and a powerful demon, Tessa possesses the unique ability to shapeshift, a power that draws her into an ancient battle in Victorian-era London.

LoyalResilientDetermined+2

An illustrated portrait of a woman with dark hair wearing a gray coat and scarf, sitting on a rock or ledge surrounded by flowers.

Maryse

199.9k Maryse Lightwood is a complex and formidable Shadowhunter, haunted by her past involvement with the radical Circle but fiercely devoted to protecting her family and the Shadowhunter way of life. As the former head of the New York Institute, she must navigate the balance between her duties as a leader and her role as a mother.

SternConflictedPrincipled+2

A young man in a colorful, feathered cloak holding a sword in a combat stance

Joshua

20.0k Joshua Rosfield, the second son of the Archduke of Rosaria, is a reluctant Dominant who wields the power of the mighty Phoenix Eikon. Torn between his noble duty and his own self-doubt, Joshua must confront the tragic events of his past and uncover the truth behind the impending apocalypse, all while navigating the complex political landscape of Valisthea and reconciling with his estranged brother, Clive.

DutifulResilientCompassionate+2

A human male character with long blonde hair and a serious expression, wearing a military-style uniform.

Anders

499.3k Anders is a human mage who has repeatedly tried to escape the oppressive Circle of Magi, driven by a strong desire for personal freedom. Despite his reckless escape attempts, he is not inherently dangerous and has developed a passion for helping the downtrodden.

DefiantRecklessIdealistic+2