Nikolas was originally Chosen by the Grove-born stallion, Rolan, making him King's Own to King Kiril around 860 AF. He also served Kiril as his spymaster, wearing himself thin trying to do both jobs.
After his near-death experience, in which he actually died for a few moments before being revived, his bond to Rolan was severed and Rolan Chose Nikolas' daughter, Amily, as the next King's Own. At the same time, Nikolas was Chosen again by the Companion Evory. This left Nikolas free to devote his time solely to being the king's spymaster. He has been mentoring Mags since he was first Chosen, grooming him to one day succeed Nikolas in the job.
Companion[]
He was initially Chosen by Rolan, then later Evory, after his bond with Rolan was broken.
Gifts[]
Very strong Mindspeech is one of Nikolas' Gifts. Mags long suspected Nikolas also possesses a minor Gift to prevent people from remembering him long enough to describe him.[1]
Internship[]
Details of Nikolas' internship are unknown. At some point, he was taught by Lord Jorthun to be the new spymaster.
Family[]
Companion: Evory (though formerly was Chosen by Rolan)
Daughter: Amily (King's Own) (Companion Rolan)
Son-in-law: Mags (Herald-Spy) (Companion Dallen)
Grandchildren: Spymaster Peregrine "Perry" (bonded to kyree Larral), Master Artificer Abidela "Abi", and Herald-Spy Tory (Companion Elissa)
In the series[]
Nikolas appears in the following works:
- Foundation, Collegium Chronicles, volume 1
- Intrigues, Collegium Chronicles, volume 2
- Changes, Collegium Chronicles, volume 3
- Redoubt, Collegium Chronicles, volume 4
- Bastion, Collegium Chronicles, volume 5
- Closer to Home, Herald Spy, volume 1
- Closer to the Heart, Herald Spy, volume 2
- Closer to the Chest, Herald Spy, volume 3
- The Hills Have Spies, Family Spies, volume 1
- Eye Spy, Family Spies, volume 2
- Spy, Spy Again, Family Spies, volume 3
References[]
- ↑ Closer to the Heart, Chapter 4