Character Profile: Oresk Arcesk

Height: 5′ 11″

Weight: 155

Eyes: Silver

Hair: Black

Ego: More than intact

The scion of the once great Arcesk Clan, Oresk grew up with every comfort imaginable yet with the weight of expectation firmly on his shoulders. Gifted – that’s what they had said – magic touched. In his silver eyes the elders of his clan saw great potential, and told him so.

Oresk was gifted in other ways as well. Incredibly beautiful, Oresk soon learned that he could get away with things just by smiling at those who caught him. He was intelligent, strong, and ambitious.

Throughout his childhood had fought for control of the gang of children who were being fostered at his family estate, Asendry Manor. The boy Daren – his cousin – was easy going and so easily dominated. Lillian was a different story. After her clan had been destroyed, she and her sister Kailani had been adopted into the Arcesk Clan. Lillian and Oresk’s struggle for power were legendary (at least among the servants of the household).

Years past and Oresk grew more mature (at least a little). He was told of his betrothal to Adaira – who didn’t meet until he was almost thirteen. A new boy, Prince Zephryndel, came to be fostered at Asendry Manor and Oresk was forced to admit Zephyr – as the last of the old ruling clan, the Verlox – had a better right to rule than he.

Yet, as his ambition cooled, he became happier. He developed a close relationship with his mentor, Aderyn, and together they went on many important missions for Arundel, leader of the Arcesk clan.

Now, Oresk and Aderyn have a new mission: find the boy that reports say is about to develop magical powers associated with the Arcesk Clan. The assignment should be routine, yet Aderyn looks unexpectedly grave. Find out what happens to Aderyn and Oresk in The Grey Heir!