Sanctum of Soul—The fifth and final Sanctum in the Descent to the underworld, in which the dead undergo the transition of their soul from the mortal world to the underworld. Septimus—Prince of the House of Blood. Youngest of seven sons, but the only one still alive. Shadowborn—Vampires of the House of Shadow. Shiket—Goddess of war and justice. She bears six swords in her back, each representing a different divine gift. Simon—A prominent Nightborn noble, closely related to King Neculai, who attempted unsuccessfully to overthrow King Raihn and Queen Oraya for control of the House of Night.
