What is General Kirigan first name?

[WARNING: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for Shadow and Bone Season 1.] Now that you've completely binged Season 1 of Shadow and Bone, Netflix's epic fantasy adaptation based on bestselling YA author Leigh Bardugo's many Grishaverse books, we need to talk about General Alexander Kirigan (Ben Barnes).

What is General Kirigan name?

She learns to harness her light through the help of Ben Barnes' mysterious General Alexander Kirigan, later revealed as the Darkling. The series allowed for the complex character to be updated for TV in clever ways.

Does the darkling have a name?

The Darkling, under the name Leonid, was one of the first Grisha to offer his services to the King Yevgeni Lantsov, helping him to defeat Shu Han in a tough battle. For his reward, he rejected gold and instead requested a sanctuary for Grisha in exchange for a trained army.

Why is darkling called Kirigan?

Instead, this manipulative character, played by Ben Barnes, is referred to mostly as General Kirigan, a title taken from the book that purposely disguises his true character for the show's earlier episodes, aligning him more with his role running the Second Army and less with the fact that he is The Black Heretic who ...

Is the darklings name Kirigan?

Last year, it was confirmed The Darkling, played by Ben Barnes in the upcoming adaptation, would be referred to as General Kirigan. In Leigh Bardugo's books, he is exclusively addressed as The Darkling and his name is not revealed until the trilogy's final book.

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Is Alina related to Morozova?

Baghra tells Alina about her father, Ilya Morozova, and how the Darkling is his last descendant. Nikolai also talks about their future as King and Queen of Ravka and gives her his mother's heirloom ring.

Is Malyen a real name?

Malyen is not a name at all. Bardugo seems to have no clue about gender inflections, nor does she seem to understand how Russian names work in general.

Is the darkling Morozova?

Ilya Morozova, also known as Sankt Ilya in Chains, was the father of Baghra and the grandfather of the Darkling and Ulla. He was obsessed with creating amplifiers and was one of the first and most powerful Grisha.

Is Kirigan the black heretic?

In the big twist of season one, we find out that General Kirigan, also called the Darkling, actually is the Black Heretic. He has been alive for centuries, and created the Fold using merzost, a.k.a. the power of creation, to expand his own power and save the Grisha with him.

Does Kirigan like Alina?

Despite Kirigan's attractiveness, this is obviously a big no-no for Alina and she ditches her romantic feelings for him. In the end, she's reunited with Mal, and though they do not exactly define their relationship, they might not have to.

How old is Alina in the books?

In the books, the Darkling appears to be only a few years older than Alina, who is 17.

Does the darkling like Alina?

So yes, it seems like the Darkling really does care about Alina, but Bardugo pointed out that she didn't want to make her antagonist one-note because in real-life, villains rarely announce themselves as such: “The Darkling is probably the most, maybe second to Kaz, the most popular character I've written.

Is Kaz Brekker in Shadow and Bone book?

While some characters, like Kaz and Inej, never appear in the pages of Shadow and Bone, the book, they certainly make themselves known in the show. Based on the best-selling fantasy novel by Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone is an exciting Netflix fantasy series.

When did the darkling reveal his name?

In the show, the Darkling goes by General Kirigan at the beginning and then tells Alina his name, Aleksander, in episode four. While he does go by all these names in the books as well, he doesn't reveal his real name until book three, Ruin and Rising.

How is the darkling so old?

As the Shadow Summoner, the Darkling is one of the most powerful (if not the most powerful) Grisha to have ever lived. His great power is what allows him to live as long as he does — the more he uses his Grisha abilities, which can rejuvenate and strengthen the body, the longer his lifespan becomes.

Who does the darkling end up with?

Ultimately, though, Mal and Alina are endgame. After three books of will they or won't they, Alina's dalliance with the Darkling, and near-engagement to Nikolai, the pair end up together running the old orphanage where they grew up in Keramzin.

What did the darkling do to Genya?

Genya hasn't seen her parents since she was five. Because of her uniqueness of being a gifted Tailor, the Darkling sent her as a gift to the Queen at a young age, making Genya her servant. Since she had slept in the Grand Palace and received privileges, the other Grisha treated her with resentment.

Is Kaz Brekker a Grisha?

He admits that she was right about the Sun Summoner being real, though to him she's merely another Grisha who just so happens to summon the sun, not a Saint. If not Saints then what does Kaz believe in, Inej asks. He replies that he believes in himself and his crows, including her and Jesper.

What did Genya whisper to the king?

Alina: "What did you whisper? To the King." Genya: "Na razrushy'ya. E'ya razrushost." I am not ruined.

Who was the darkling half sister?

Ulla is a half-sildroher songcaster and the half-sister of The Darkling via their late mother, Baghra. She is also known as Sankta Ursula of the Waves.

Did the darkling have a child?

She tells Alina that she brought up her son Aleksander (the Darkling) with pride (second to no one and in no need of anyone) and ambition, which she admits was a mistake. During the Darkling's attack on their hiding place, Baghra jumps off the side of the mountain as a distraction.

Is Alina in Six of Crows?

Alina isn't a part of the Six of Crows duology (although characters from those books are used in the Shadow and Bone series on Netflix.)

What race is mal?

Unlike the novels, in the Netflix series, both Mal and Alina are mixed-race—part Ravkan, and part Shu-Han (in real life, Alina actress Jessie Li Mei is a Chinese-British actress, while Mal actor Archie Renaux is White English)—two countries that have long been at war with one another.

What is Shu in Shadow and Bone?

The country of Shu Han is to the south of Ravka and is modeled on China and Mongolia. Its people are called the Shu and are known for their golden eyes and black hair, and for living in a country with perpetual summer.

Is Mal a Firebird?

In the books, Alina and her allies do find a Firebird south of the village where Alina and Mal were born, all the way in Shu Han. However, though the Firebird exists, Alina and Mal both realize that the real Firebird amplifier is Mal himself. Each book in the series follows each one of the amplifiers as its McGuffin.