Staerlen Cole

Staerlen Cole is the main protagonist of the story. A newly inducted member of the Roseguard

Story
Staerlen is the second son to Emerson and Arinn Cole, and younger brother to Traevoris (Trae) Cole. His father raised him to be more intellectual than Trae, pushing him to follow in his business company's footsteps. Aiming to prove his father and others wrong, Staerlen trained hard to join the Roseguard and was finally inducted.

During the assassination,

Staerlen escapes BIGCITY in the royal car with Arce and the rest of his small group.

Arce decides to remain in hiding with the Vagrants, while Staerlen and his group move west to find assistance from the Pierce royal family.

Staerlen arrives in PORTCITY

Staerlen meets Daviah Pierce, and the two are immediately attracted to each other.

Staerlen reaches out to Daviah, as she is pulled away, unable to save her as the two are seperated.

Staerlen and Traevoris face off in a duel.