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Taramis

The queen of Khauran, whose throne and face are stolen by a twin she never knew existed, leaving her to fight for a crown from the shadows.

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Also known as The Bloodred Crescent Taramis, Queen Taramis

First appearance: A Witch Shall Be Born

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The rightful queen of Khauran, betrayed and imprisoned by her twin sister Salome.

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Taramis rules Khauran with imperious dignity until a woman with her own face and a crimson crescent between her breasts reveals herself as Salome, the witch foretold by an ancient curse. Stripped of guards, throne, and name in a single night, Taramis must reckon with a sister whose hatred is as old as their dynasty. Her struggle against Salome's sorcery and usurpation drives the story's early arc, where identity itself becomes a battlefield.

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Character Web

17 connections

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Relationship types

Psychological
Other

Character groups

Khauran Conspiracy
Zamboula & Keshan
Xuchotl Factions
Supporting Cast

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Salome
psychological · negative
Salome manipulates and corrupts Queen Taramis, using her for her own sinister ambitions. How this plays out →
Constantius
professional · negative
Constantius
professional · negative
Salome
psychological · negative
Salome manipulates and corrupts Queen Taramis, using her for her own sinister ambitions. How this plays out →
Constantius
professional · negative
Salome
psychological · negative
Salome manipulates and corrupts Queen Taramis, using her for her own sinister ambitions. How this plays out →

Salome
Salome manipulates and corrupts Queen Taramis, using her for her own sinister ambitions.
Constantius
Constantius serves as a mercenary commander allied with Queen Taramis, acting as her enforcer.
Constantius
Constantius serves as a mercenary commander allied with Queen Taramis, acting as her enforcer.
Salome
Salome manipulates and corrupts Queen Taramis, using her for her own sinister ambitions.
Constantius
Constantius serves as a mercenary commander allied with Queen Taramis, acting as her enforcer.
Salome
Salome manipulates and corrupts Queen Taramis, using her for her own sinister ambitions.

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Taramis appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

A Witch Shall Be Born
The rightful queen of Khauran, betrayed and imprisoned by her twin sister Salome.
I: The Bloodred Crescent
Queen of Khauran, awakened and confronted by her twin sister Salome.
II: The Tree of Death
Queen of Khauran; mentioned as having been replaced by an impostor during the coup.
III: A Letter to Nemedia
Queen of Khauran, described as mad, debauched, and responsible for atrocities including human sacrifice.
V: The Voice from the Crystal
The true queen, imprisoned in the lowest dungeon of Khauran; the conspirators plan to rescue her during the battle.
VI: The Vulture’s Wings
Queen of Khauran, rescued from dungeon by Valerius, recaptured by Salome, then rescued again after Salome is wounded.

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