Varian

Court of Thorns and Roses

First appears in A Court of Mist and Fury.

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Court of Thorns and Roses

Summary spoilers for the whole series

Prince of Adriata and captain of Tarquin's guard in the Summer Court, younger brother of Cresseida. He is drawn to Amren from their first meeting, warns the Night Court when Hybern attacks, and fights at both Summer and Winter. Amren's apparent loss in the Cauldron breaks him; once she returns they become a couple.

Book by book 8 events

A Court of Mist and Fury 2 events, spoilers
  1. Varian greets Rhysand, Feyre and Amren at Adriata and takes an immediate interest in Amren. source
  2. After the Night Court's theft of the Book of Breathings comes to light, Varian sends Amren a diamond and ruby necklace to soften the blood feud. source
A Court of Wings and Ruin 5 events, spoilers
  1. Varian secretly warns Amren that Hybern is attacking Adriata, bringing the Night Court to the city's aid. source
  2. At the Dawn Court war meeting Varian declares his alliance with Rhysand and plans how to defeat the force attacking the Summer Court. source
  3. After the Winter Court battle Varian kisses Amren in front of everyone and they spend the night together. source
  4. Varian begs Amren not to unleash her true form on the Cauldron, and weeps when she dissipates; once Rhysand and Feyre remake the Cauldron he helps pull her out. source
  5. Varian goes with Tarquin to Feyre's treaty meeting at the Archeron estate ruins. source
A Court of Frost and Starlight 1 event, spoilers
  1. Varian visits Amren in Velaris and attends the Winter Solstice celebration at the town house. source
Connections spoilers

Home of

Summer Court, Adriata

Partner of

Amren

Allied with

Rhysand, Tarquin

Enemy of

King of Hybern

Travels to

Dawn Court, Winter Court, Archeron's Estate, Velaris

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