ASOIAF Character Analysis: Catelyn Stark

Race: Rivermen

Sex: Female

Faction: House Stark / House Tully

Rating: 4.8

Alignment: Lawful Good / Chaotic Neutral

Arena Status: Active (S2)

Catelyn Stark, née Tully, stands as one of the most consequential figures in the early struggle for power in Westeros, embodying the very words of her house: Family, Duty, Honor. Her presence threads through the major events of A Song of Ice and Fire, from her pivotal role in igniting the War of the Five Kings to her tragic transformation into the vengeful specter known as Lady Stoneheart. Catelyn’s tale is one of devotion, sacrifice, and sorrow, echoing through the riverlands she once called home and the North she fiercely protected.

Catelyn Stark and Lady Stoneheart

Shadowthrone: Malazan Character Analysis

Race: Human

Transcendent: Ascendant

Sex: Male

Faction: High House Shadow

Rating: 8.6

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Arena Status: Active (S2)

Shadowthrone, also known as Ammanas or the Lord of Shadow, is one of the most enigmatic and influential figures in the Malazan Book of the Fallen universe. As the ascended ruler of the Warren of Shadow, Kurald Emurlahn, and the sovereign of High House Shadow, Shadowthrone occupies a critical position in the cosmic balance of Steven Erikson’s epic series. His character embodies mystery, ambition, and manic cunning, orchestrating schemes that ripple across continents and through warrens alike.

Ammanas, Lord of Shadow

The Gray Fox: Elder Scrolls Character Analysis

Race: Imperial

Sex: Male

Faction: Thieves Guild

Rating: 6.1

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Arena Status: Active (S2)

The Gray Fox is a central figure in the Elder Scrolls universe, particularly within the Thieves Guild of Cyrodiil. This enigmatic character is not a single individual but a persona adopted by successive guild leaders who don the Gray Cowl of Nocturnal—a Daedric artifact imbued with both power and a formidable curse. The cowl renders its wearer invisible to the annals of history, effectively erasing their true identity from the memories of all, including loved ones. This has led to the widespread belief that the Gray Fox is an immortal thief who has been operating for over 300 years.

The Gray Fox

Nocturnal: Elder Scrolls Character Analysis

Race: Daedric Prince

Sex: Female

Faction: Evergloam

Rating: 8.0

Alignment: Chaotic Evil

Arena Status: Active (S2)

Nocturnal, the Daedric Prince of Night, Shadows, and Mystery, is one of the most enigmatic and powerful figures in the Elder Scrolls universe. Known by various titles, including the Lady of the Night, the Shadow Queen, and the Empress of Murk, Nocturnal's influence pervades the realms of both mortals and Daedra alike. Her domain, Evergloam, is a place of perpetual twilight, a dark and mysterious realm that mirrors her own cryptic and elusive nature. While she is often revered by thieves and those who walk in darkness, her motives remain shrouded in shadow, making her a figure of both awe and fear across Tamriel.

Nocturnal, the Daedric Prince of Night, Darkness, and Mystery

Witch-king of Angmar: Lord of the Rings Character Analysis

Race: Nazgûl

Sex: Male

Faction: Mordor

Rating: 8.0

Alignment: Lawful Evil

Arena Status: Active (S2)

In the darkest chapters of Middle-earth's history, one figure stands as a towering emblem of dread, sorcery, and conquest: the Witch-king of Angmar, chief of the Nazgûl and Sauron's most feared lieutenant. His presence chills the hearts of men, his voice saps courage, and his will enforces the dominion of the Dark Lord across the ages. Known as the Lord of the Nazgûl and the Black Captain, the Witch-king is a central antagonist in The Lord of the Rings, commanding the Ringwraiths and leading the assault on Gondor in its darkest hour. But his story stretches far beyond the Siege of Minas Tirith. It is a saga rooted in the ancient corruption of men, steeped in sorcery and deception, and marked by millennia of shadowy rule and slow-burning vengeance.

The Witch-King of Angmar