Mark Halo | Shadow Fire

Mark is hotheaded, overzealous and sarcastic, a little too quick to anger, and just wants to protect the Shadows. Cautious after what happened to him, and still healing from the incident in Laevatein’s Choice, Mark is reluctant to go looking for a powerful Orchestrator even though they seem to be reaching out to him in the Realm for help. Just about fed up with not getting answers, Mark won’t hesitate this time, even if he has to burn a path to the truth.

Kip | Shadow Shot

Kip is sweet and gentle, and riding off Mark’s adrenaline to make himself stronger. He’s been cooped up in the ASH even though the Shadows are free, and now is his chance to go on an adventure with Mark. He knows the risk, but he’s determined to be treated like any other Shadow, even though the mountain air is getting the better of him, and he’s coming down with a bad cold.

Silverstonarellena | Shadow Frost

Sil watched his friend nearly die, and as much as he doesn’t want to admit it, the experience scarred him as much as it did Mark. He’s used to being the cool-headed leader, unflinching when Mark does something dumb, but now, he’s terrified something like that could happen again. While Mark’s trauma manifests as protective instincts, for the first time in his life Sil’s whirling thoughts have left him feeling helpless, and lost in his head, searching for some peace.

Emilie Meyvise | Shadow Feather

Emilie has changed. Something happened between her and her parents but she’ll never provide any details, not even to Sil. Her eyes turned red, and her hair is darker and dipped in blood, she wants everyone to think it’s her sadism, mimicking Mark and trying to appear violent and unapproachable, but she doesn’t actually know why. And it’s not just her appearance, her whole Shadow has been affected. She sees and senses things no one else does, but she’ll play those cards close to her chest, when they can do the most damage. Rita | Shadow Teleport

Rita is keeping her distance, her misplaced trust got Mark hurt, and even though she cares about Mark, staying away is the only way to make up for it. Mark’s just not interest in her, and she pressured him, she’ll harbor that guilt alone for the rest of her life, but she’ll search for some relief in the Nova Kimberly promised her.

January Halo | Shadow Ignition

SPOILERS FOR LAEVATEIN’S CHOICE! January is still getting used to the Shadows. He’s no closer to finding his memories, but Keller is helping him put together some of the pieces. Right now he’s just caught up in the wild adventures Mark finds himself in, and he’s learning to enjoy life through his son’s eyes. He still has questions, but he’s content with the answers he’s found so far.

Kimberly | Shadow Love

Balancing keeping the Shadows from destroying her kitchen and helping Keller with his record keeping, Kimberly is still grieving the death of her adoptive child, clinging to that pain. The Orchestrator has called out to the ASH for help, and she insists they have to help. What is it about this powerful Shadow that has pulled Kimberly into her motherly role again?

New | The First Nova

They/them. New is the first nonbinary character in the Shadows, and the introduction to the Novas. It’s been a fantastic challenge to write them, and I can’t wait for everyone to meet them!