Elias Veturius

Elias Veturius is one of two narrator-protagonists of Sabaa Tahir's debut novel, An Ember in the Ashes.

Appearance
Elias is described in the canon has having gray eyes and dark hair in contrast to his mother.

History
As an infant, Elias was exposed by his mother in the desert Wastes. He was taken in by a Tribal family, who named him Ilyaas and raised him to speak their language and know their culture. When he was old enough to begin studying at Blackcliff, the Augurs arrived at the Tribal family's caravan and took him away to Blackcliff, where he quickly befriended Helene Aquillas and, after fourteen years of study, graduated at the top of his class. He was also named heir to Gens Veturius by his Grandfather, the patriarch.

Relationships

 * Helene Aquillas, best friend
 * Keris Veturius, mother
 * Laia, newfound ally and potential love interest