Garrett Blackthorne

Backstory

Garrett was once a royal scout for House Thornhaven, tracking game and mapping the Blackwood's hidden paths. When Princess Elara was taken, the King's guard turned to him immediately—but Garrett declined the initial rescue party, haunted by a secret: three years ago, he failed to prevent the death of the King's younger son during a hunting expedition in these same woods. He's carried that guilt in silence ever since. Now, with the princess's life hanging in the balance and the kingdom's desperate call echoing in his ears, Garrett sees a chance at redemption. He knows the forest better than any living soul, and he knows that stealth and cunning will serve where brute strength will fail.