Meet the Characters
The characters in Sevenfold are born from a blend of people I know, personal experiences, and both the characters I love and loathe in fiction. The Dael-Stelans family—King Wallace, Queen Luanne, their son, and four daughters—symbolizes the Seven Deadly Sins (though it’s never mentioned in the book). King Wallace represents Wrath with his violent temper and power-hungry leadership. Queen Luanne embodies Lust, indulging in reckless pleasure without restraint. Prince Samuel, subtly embodying Sloth, dreams of restoring Gehenn but ultimately succumbs to the daunting weight of responsibility. Princess Giselle is the embodiment of Greed, chasing the crown for her own ambition. Princess Priscilla represents Pride—strong, clever, but blinded by her own stubbornness. Princess Gloria, the Sin of Gluttony, has a rocky relationship with food, leading to troubling habits. Lastly, Princess Enid represents Envy, frustrated by her youth and the achievements of those around her.
In contrast, the Halario-Vallerie family represents the Seven Heavenly Virtues. King Dimitri stands for Diligence, ruling with determination and purpose. Queen Claire embodies Chastity, holding herself to pure, queenly ideals. Prince Perseus represents Patience, quietly preparing to be a great king, no matter the time it takes. Prince Charley is Charity, constantly caring for the kingdom's less fortunate. Princess Helena represents Humility, using her strength and intelligence with grace and equality. Prince Theodore stands for Temperance, showing remarkable self-restraint. Lastly, Prince Kian embodies Kindness, treating everyone with respect and warmth.
Both families are supported by loyal figures. The Dael-Stelans children have their handmaid Natasha Baal—bold, snippy, yet deeply loving—and General Damon, a steady guide. The Halario-Vallerie children are cared for by their cheerful handmaid, Angela, and General Silas, King Dimitri’s distracted but devoted right-hand.
My intention in assigning each character a sin or virtue was to explore how we’re not born into our moral assignments. As the story unfolds, each character questions and evolves beyond their upbringing, realizing that meeting the other family opens doors to growth and understanding neither expected.