The King of Hybern

Ancient, power-hungry ruler of Hybern who seeks to tear down the Wall and reclaim mortal lands for fae dominion.

Also known as: The King of Hybern, the Hybern King, the King Across the Sea, the Old King, the Conqueror

What They Know

The King of Hybern knows the full history of the War five hundred years ago, including the secret terms of the Treaty that ended it.
He knows that the Cauldron can be used to unmake the Wall entirely, and he has spent centuries learning its secrets.
He knows that Amarantha's curse on the Spring Court is a leash he controls, and that she serves his greater plan.
He knows that the High Lords of Prythian are divided and weakened by their grudges, making them vulnerable to a unified assault.
He knows that the mortal queens south of the Wall are paranoid and easily manipulated, and he has agents among them.
He knows that the Dread Trove exists and that its pieces are scattered, waiting for someone with the will to claim them.
He knows that the Cauldron can Make and Unmake—and that he intends to use it to remake the world in his image.