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[Some spoilers below.]
So, basically, not a super fun place to live unless youre rich (whats new!).
Ravka is ruled by the Lantsov monarchy.
Whats the Shadow Fold?
It is the stuff of nightmares.
People do make the perilous journey through it, but it comes with enormous casualties.
Theres really only one option: They need to destroy it.
But as far as anyone knows, no Sun Summoner exists.
Yep, that changes some things.
So, thats cool and not at all terrifying for Grisha people.
They can definitely kill you pretty easily (also great for getting people to confess things!)
and are the most prized soldiers in the Second Army.
but arent officially recognized in the hierarchy.
Under Corporalki areEtherealki, also known as the Order of Summoners.
The final group within Grisha are calledMaterialki, or the Order of Fabrikators.
Each order of Grisha wears a different color to denote which group they belong to.
Thats, like, a big fucking deal.
Oh, also, keftas are made by Fabrikators and are bulletproof.
Amplifiers:A mysterious and important element of all this Grisha stuff, friends.
A Grisha must kill the animal him or herself for be able to wield its power.
There is a certain unbreakable bond forged between the amplifier and the Grisha.
Those are the rules as we are told, anyway.
And rules are made to be broken, right?
Some context, however, might still be useful.
Six of Crowsis pretty much like a fantasyGangs of New Yorkmixed withOceans 11.
Their main rivals are the Dime Lions, run by an awful dude named Pekka Rollins.
It is equally perilous.
Alina Starkov:Our reluctant hero!
But how did she keep her abilities a secret and what will she do with them now?
Malyen Oretsev:Oh, Mal!
But hes not just a sidekick.
Mal is a highly skilled tracker and hunter.
Shes not the warmest but there are reasons for that.
The Darkling has her become a confidant to Alina, helping her navigate life at the Little Palace.
Zoya: A powerful Squaller who used to be the Darklings favorite, until Alina showed up.
So theres some, uh, tension there.
Shes a person of great faith, which makes her a nice foil to theUber-cynical Kaz.
The two are clearly drawn to each other.
A charmer whos never seen without his pistols, hes a near-perfect shot.
Nina and Matthias:Crows No.
Ninas a Heartrender and Matthias a Fjerdan Grisha hunter (or Druskelle).
