Maren
Bram's ancient lover who damned him, now unaging and bound to protect his secret.
Maren is the sole witness to Bram's life before he became the Deathless, a woman whose love turned into a curse that binds her existence to his. Arriving in Book 6 as an unaging figure appearing around thirty-five despite being over one hundred and twenty years old, she recognizes him instantly upon their reunion. Rather than striking him down or turning him over to Corvane, she chooses to stay through the winter to understand his current state.
- Age
- Over 120 (appears ~35)
- Status
- Unaging
- Relation
- Bram's former lover and damner
- First Appearance
- Book 6
- Mission
- Protecting Bram from Corvane
Lore & Background
Maren serves as living proof that the Deathless can survive, yet she refuses to exploit this knowledge for personal gain or political leverage against Corvane. Her connection to Bram is sealed by an oath that ensures her life remains tied to his, forcing a complex dynamic where she must protect him while understanding the weight of the curse she placed upon him.
Did You Know?
- Maren was the only person who knew Bram before he became the Deathless.
- She appears unaging at roughly thirty-five years old despite being over one hundred and twenty.
- Instead of killing Bram, she stayed a winter to understand him.
- She rides north at winter's end to lay a false trail for Hollowmere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't Maren kill Bram immediately?
She stays the winter to understand him rather than strike, refusing to sell him out or kill him.
How old is Maren really?
She is over 120 years old but appears unaging at approximately thirty-five.
What happens to Maren after the winter in Book 6?
At winter's end, she rides north to lay a false trail and buys Hollowmere time.
When is Maren expected to return?
She has made a promise to return in Book 11.