eschewed mortal love and never fully rejected the One God, is the only companion without a province. The Cassiline Brotherhood, however, follows the ways and philosophy of Cassiel and have a prominent role in d'Angeline society. Naamah (patron Goddess of the Night Court) is the patron of Namarre, Anael of L'Agnace, Azza of Azzalle, Shemhazai of Siovale, Camael of Camlach, Eisheth of Eisande, and Kushiel of Kusheth. The royal House Courcel rules Terre D'Ange from the City of Elua in L'Agnace. At the beginning of the series relations are generally good with Terre d'Ange's neighboring countries of Aragonia, Caerdicca Unitas, and distant Khebbel-im-Akkad. Skaldia, however, has long sought to conquer the D'Angelines. They also have good relations with Alba and Eire though scarce given the impact of the Master of the Straits. The heroine of the first three installments of the series is anguissette Phèdre nó Delaunay, whose unique talents lead her to save her nation from several terrible fates. The second trilogy of the series follows Imriel nó Montrève de la Courcel, Phèdre's adopted son and Prince of Terre d'Ange in his quest to manhood. The third trilogy within the Kushiel Universe follows Moirin, a half-d'Angeline and half-Alban descendant of House Courcel, approximately 100 years after Kushiel's Legacy. Major characters Phèdre nó Delaunay the heroine of the first trilogy, an anguissette. Anafiel Delaunay Phèdre's mentor and foster father. Alcuin nó Delaunay Phèdre's foster brother. Joscelin Verreuil Phèdre's Cassiline bodyguard. Hyacinthe a Tsingano, Phèdre's longtime friend. Melisande Shahrizai a D'Angeline noblewoman. Ysandre de la Courcel queen of Terre d'Ange. Drustan mab Necthana Curach ruler of Alba. Waldemar Selig leader of Skaldia. Notes References External links Fantasy novel series