Rule of Wolves

Main Characters and Their Development

• Nikolai Lantsov is a king whose soul is torn between light and darkness; he wages an internal battle with the monster within, striving to preserve his humanity and dignity despite the burdens of power and inevitable sacrifices. His journey is one of accepting both vulnerability and strength, seeking balance between duty to his country and personal feelings, which makes his character tragically complex and vivid.
• Zoya Nazyalensky is a general whose steely will and sharp mind conceal deep wounds and fears. Her path is about overcoming inner coldness, discovering true strength through compassion and love, and transforming from a formidable warrior into a wise and sensitive leader, capable of self-sacrifice for the sake of others.
• Nina Zenik is a spy and witch whose pain of loss is intertwined with a thirst for justice. Her development is a journey through grief and betrayal toward a new understanding of herself, embracing her changed nature, and finding new meaning in the fight for freedom and the salvation of the innocent.
• Ravka is a country that has become almost a character in its own right; its fate is reflected in the souls of the protagonists, and every choice made by Nikolai, Zoya, and Nina becomes part of a grand tapestry of struggle for hope, faith, and the future.