Character from From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Former King of Atlantia and Casteel's father — a warrior king who stepped aside when the cost of the crown became unbearable.
Valyn built modern Atlantia through centuries of war and diplomacy. Losing Malik to the Ascended nearly broke him; losing Casteel to his own rescue mission finished the job. He is powerful, proud, and struggling to reconcile his duty as king with his grief as a father. He abdicated in favor of Casteel and Poppy, recognizing that the age of old kings is ending.
Tall and imposing with dark hair streaked silver, strong jaw, golden eyes. Casteel's face aged by centuries and grief.
Also known as: King Valyn, Valyn