Ranalee
First appears in Book 2: The Temporal Void, chapter 2 (Inigo's Eighth Dream)
Appearances
What you know
Book 2: The Temporal Void
- Ch 2Ranalee is a second daughter of the wealthy merchant Gilmorn family and is eager to meet Edeard.
- Ch 4Ranalee is a second daughter of the Gilmorn family, with raven hair and a cold look, and Edeard's lover for some weeks.
- Ch 4Ranalee proposed marrying Edeard and acting as his gatekeeper, arranging for him to sire daughters with minor daughters of the families for payment.
- Ch 4Ranalee revealed that families abort male embryos because only daughters are valuable; she dominated Edeard with her voice and mind.
- Ch 4Ranalee used dominance and longtalk to manipulate Edeard into bedding her and to expose his desires for power and lust.
- Ch 4Ranalee argues Makkathran can only be changed from within, by spreading Edeard's blood through the families, and offers to bear his children and rule beside him.
- Ch 4Ranalee claims she may be pregnant by Edeard and says she would keep a boy as a rival to him.
- Ch 4Ranalee is of the Gilmorn family, which has strong ties with Ivarl; Edeard learned this too late.
- Ch 7Ranalee, from a Grand Family, previously dominated Edeard in a bad relationship; Kristabel is compared to her.
- Ch 7Ranalee, of a Grand Family, is rumored to be Buate's partner in the House of Blue Petals, which would link the gangs to a Grand Family.
- Ch 9Ranalee tried to succeed in something against Edeard; Argian muttered it would have been the answer to everything, calling her a stupid bitch.
- Ch 12Ranalee has gained legitimate ownership of the House of Blue Petals, now a lawful bordello, and throws a pro-Owain party for clients.
- Ch 12Ranalee, a cousin of the Gilmorn, offered Edeard the world and a people united in veneration, which he turned down.
- Ch 14Ranalee, a bordello owner and Owain's daughter, is Salrana's lover and used her skill to twist Salrana's thoughts.
Book 3: The Evolutionary Void
- Ch 5Ranalee owns the House of Blue Petals and over two dozen legitimate businesses, and uses mental dominance to sway rivals and ensnare Grand Family youths.
- Ch 5Ranalee has aged remarkably well and has borne four children, whom she marries off to build alliances.
- Ch 5Ranalee tells Edeard that Vintico is detained at the Bellis constable station, knowing it will distress him because of Salrana.
- Ch 5Ranalee runs the House of Blue Petals and has a never-ebbing love life.
- Ch 7Ranalee owns the House of Blue Petals and is Edeard's long-time obsession; Edeard believes she taught Tathal to dominate effectively after a physical liaison.
- Ch 7Ranalee is five months pregnant by Tathal, serves as his consort, and taught him subtlety in domination; she claims she is not blinded by him.
- Ch 7Ranalee runs the House of Blue Petals and tells Edeard that the nest will have his blood, hinting at his family.
- Ch 13Ranalee died contemptuous and antagonistic to the end, leaving many descendants with successful avaricious businesses.
Connections
- friend ofKristiana
- family ofTannarlfather
- member ofGilmorn family
- partner ofEdeard
- enemy ofEdeard
- ally ofBuaterumored partner in House of Blue Petals
- family ofGilmorncousin
- partner ofSalrana
- family ofOwaindaughter
- family ofTucalbrother
- leadsHouse of Blue Petals
- related toTathalEdeard believes she taught him dominance after a physical connection
- partner ofTathalconsort, bearing his child
- member ofApricot Cottage Fellowship
Key moments
- Book 2 · Ch 2Morning with Jessile and Kristiana
Edeard wakes with two noblewomen, bathes with them, and agrees to meet Kristiana and her friend Ranalee that night.
- Book 2 · Ch 4Ranalee's proposition
At the Iguru lodge, Ranalee proposes marriage and breeding scheme; Edeard, under her sway, agrees until she reveals aborting male embryos and he throws her off.
- Book 2 · Ch 4Edeard breaks Ranalee's control
Ranalee's longtalk dominance is broken when Edeard shields his mind. She taunts him about power and possible pregnancy; he chokes her briefly, warns her, and leaves.
- Book 2 · Ch 12Interrogation of the Gilmorn
Edeard crushes the trapped bandit leader with the boulder; he reveals the Owain 'one nation' plot and taunts about Makkathran before dying.
- Book 2 · Ch 14Confrontation at the Blue Fox
Edeard exposes Ranalee and Salrana as lovers, tells Ranalee her family is dead, and fails to persuade Salrana, who chooses Ranalee.
- Book 3 · Ch 5Ranalee taunts Edeard about Vintico
Ranalee longtalks Edeard, mocks his telescope, and reveals that Salrana's son Vintico is detained at Bellis over debts. Edeard refuses to go back in time and instead sends Felax to resolve it.
- Book 3 · Ch 7Investigation ordered
Edeard orders Golbon and Jaralee to investigate the Apricot Cottage Fellowship, Colfal's finances and any link to Ranalee.
- Book 3 · Ch 7Confrontation with Ranalee and Tathal
Edeard learns Ranalee carries Tathal's child, then finds Marilee and Analee absorbed into the nest. Tathal and the nest try to compel Edeard to reveal his secret.