| “ | I rode in the Wild Hunt before you were even a scrap of existence, witch from Oorid. I summoned the hounds and the world cowered at their baying. I galloped at the head of the Hunt, and Fae and beast bowed before us. | ” |
–Lanthys, A Court of Silver Flames | ||
Lanthys was an inmate of the Prison.
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What is the significance of Lanthys in 'A Court of Silver Flames'?
In 'A Court of Silver Flames', Lanthys is a notable figure as one of the First Gods, ancient entities with sharp intellect. He usually appears as a mist, seldom adopting a physical form due to its susceptibility. His physical description includes average height, golden skin, and hair. Despite his physical attractiveness, Lanthys is cruel, sadistic, and ambitious. He was confined in the Prison and was renowned for leading the Wild Hunt, instilling fear worldwide.
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How is Lanthys described in his physical form?
In physical form, Lanthys is a male of average height, with golden skin and hair. Despite his terrible personality, he is seen as beautiful. His laugh, however, is likened to a crow's cawing. He is a powerful shapeshifter in Prythian.
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What is Lanthys' role in the Wild Hunt?
Lanthys, an influential shapeshifter and First God, led the Wild Hunt, a folklore chase led by a mythological entity. He summoned hounds that instilled fear worldwide. During the Hunt, both Fae and beasts submitted to him. Lanthys could transform into non-organic forms, such as wind and rain, using these to subdue his enemies. He was proficient in the Old Language, understanding the term 'Ataraxia'.
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Why does Lanthys often present himself as a mist?
Lanthys, an exceptionally powerful shapeshifter and one of the few true immortals in Prythian, frequently appears as a mist to avoid vulnerability associated with his physical form. Despite his golden-skinned, average-height appearance, he is known for his cruel, sadistic, and ambitious nature, lacking mercy and morals.
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What is the connection between Lanthys and the Prison?
Lanthys, a character in 'A Court of Silver Flames', chose to be confined in the Prison by an ancient Fae to avoid his siblings. The Prison, previously the Dusk Court, is a place where inmates are entirely under its jurisdiction, with no one, including the High Lord of the Night Court, able to release a prisoner. During Nesta Archeron's visit to the Prison, she met Lanthys who compared her power to a death-god's.
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History[]
Pre-Series[]
TBA
A Court of Silver Flames[]
TBA
Appearance[]
Often presented as a mist, Lanthys rarely took a physical form as he was more vulnerable in it. In his physical body, he is described as a male of average height, with golden skin and hair. Nesta thinks he is beautiful, at odds with his awful personality.
His laugh, however, is hideous, sounding like a crow's cawing.[2]
Personality[]
Lanthys was cruel, sadistic, and ambitious. He appears to be a psychopath as he was said to have no concepts of mercy nor a sense of morals.
He was also very arrogant, and this was exploited by Cassian when he trapped him in a mirror.
Powers and Abilities[]
Lanthys was regarded as one of the few true immortals in Prythian. Prior to his confinement, he was extremely powerful, similar to the old god Koschei.
- Shapeshifting: Lanthys was an exceptionally powerful shapeshifter as he could change into non-organic forms, such as wind and rain. In these forms, he possessed a high level of control as he could suffocate and drown his enemies.
- Foresight/Illusions: In ACOSF, Lanthys shows Nesta a "vision" that she can physically feel. They are ruling together, with the Dread Trove. He also shows her them having intercourse and Nesta claimed she could feel the immense power and pleasure it brought to her.
Trivia[]
- Both Amren and Cassian are afraid of him.
- He is fluent in the Old Language, recognizing what Ataraxia means.[2]
- The Wild Hunt is a folklore motif that typically involves a chase led by a mythological figure escorted by a ghostly or supernatural group of hunters engaged in pursuit. The leader of the hunt is often a named figure associated with Odin in Germanic legends, the Devil, or an unidentified lost soul or spirit either male or female. The hunters are generally the souls of the dead or ghostly dogs, sometimes fairies, valkyries, or elves. Seeing the Wild Hunt was thought to forebode some catastrophe such as war or plague, or at best the death of the one who witnessed it. People encountering the Hunt might also be abducted to the underworld or the fairy kingdom.
References[]
- ↑ In A Court of Silver Flames, because Lanthys remembers the Wild Hunt and other ancient lore, Rhysand believes him to be at least fifteen thousand years old. However, there is an off chance Lanthys was lying and his age is unknown.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Court of Silver Flames: Chapter 54