A young adventurer who was raised in Za'ani traditions in the Shelter of Leaves under the supervision of her caregiver, Zuli. Enelia is torn between her loyalty to the rules of the community and her friendship with Reiz, a druid apprentice who dreams of traveling beyond the Dre'ewe.
Became skilled and enigmatic druid due to his journey beyond Nauris. Over the course of his quest, Reiz has changed and accumulated many secrets - so can he be trusted?
Head of the Shelter of Leaves. Zuli has raised many young Za'ani for whom she has been a foster mother. Enelia loves and respects Zuli and misses the days when Zuli was a regular foster mom and had more free time.
Enelia's best friend. Kilina has known since childhood what she wanted to do - to pass the Ritual and become an artist. Like many other Za'ani, she dislikes druids and does not want to know what lurks beyond the Crown of their Dre’ewe. Kilina enjoyes traditional life of the community.
A young talented artist. A sweet and somewhat awkward Boone - he is constantly disappearing into his painting studio. Their acquaintance with Enelia began with one of Zuli's errands and gradually developed into a friendship that has grown stronger over the years.
High Priest of St. Ten’aria. He earned this title after returning from his secret wanderings. At that time, Salar impressed the people of Nauris with his gift of healing and his ability to hear the Voice of Ten’aria. Only Enelia has negative feelings about the priest... for some reason.
A virtuous warrior of the Hidden Lands. Despite the gap separating ordinary Za'ani and druids, Ai’rin is devoted to the ways of St. Ten’aria and his own community. He keeps his ambitions in check, but unlike his mind, on the battlefield Ai’rin is free and unstoppable.
An ambitious druid apprentice - he was trained from a young age by an individual mentor, but that didn't stop Raze from becoming friends with Enelia and dreaming of traveling to the Hidden Lands with her. To help her become a druid, Reiz seeks a way to enhance Za'ani's natural abilities.