Roland

The creator of The People. Father of Kate Daniels. Brilliant and cunning without equal. Rumored to be over 4000 years old. Trapped in a pocket reality after the battle in Atlanta.
 * first mentioned in Magic Bites
 * younger brother of Erra, son of Semiramis and Shalmaneser
 * rumored to have been alive for over 5000 years, but keeps himself looking around 40
 * slept in the centuries between magic shifts
 * turned great-grandson Esau into the first vampire
 * incredible, near God-like powers
 * poured his magic into Kate Daniels when she was conceived, inscribed the language of power on her body before she was born
 * after he claims a land, he is made more powerful by its magic
 * able to solidify and control his blood as a weapon
 * can control hundreds of the undead at a time
 * brilliant and creative, capable of both beauty and destruction
 * loves Kate Daniels as much as he can love anyone, but loves himself more
 * radiates wisdom and kindess, like being blessed
 * makes Kate Daniels leave The Pack or face war with The People
 * took Hugh d’Ambray as a child and turned him into a weapon
 * purged Hugh d’Ambray, severed the link between them
 * discards those who are no longer of use to him
 * knows tactics and strategy, but is never on the front lines
 * trapped as an anchor in Neig’s dragon realm by Kate Daniels
 * deep bronze skin
 * straight nose, carved cheekbones
 * young eyes, full of life
 * short beard with a touch of silver