Yes, Mal Oretsev is distantly related to the Darkling (Aleksander Kirigan); he is a descendant of Ilya Morozova's bloodline, making him a distant cousin or great-nephew to the Darkling, as Mal's ancestor was Baghra's sister, who was turned into a human amplifier. This connection makes Mal himself a powerful human amplifier, a key part of the Morozova bloodline the Darkling sought.
It turns out Mal is descended from Baghra's sister, making him a great-nephew of the Darkling. Upon this discovery, Mal makes Alina promise she will kill him for his power if she needs it.
Ulla is a half-sildroher songcaster and the half-sister of The Darkling via their late mother, Baghra. She is also known as Sankta Ursula of the Waves. Ulla spent her childhood feeling like an outcast, having heard rumors of her being part human.
much longer to discover that the firebird is much closer than any of them expected. In Episode 6, we learn that orphan Mal's actually part of the Morozova bloodline (and a distant cousin of Kirigan and Baghra).
Just like in Leigh Bardugo's books, Mal and Alina discover the truth of Mal's heritage. He is actually the descendent of Baghra's (Zoe Wanamaker) non-Grisha sister (who was killed by a jealous Baghra and then resurrected by their grieving father, Ilya Morozova).
Squallers: Suborder of Grisha who can manipulate wind. Sun Summoners: A suborder of Grisha who can manipulate light. These are the rarest type of Grisha, which is why Alina (Jessie Mei Li) is so important.
The only real difference in behaviour is that Mal doesn't sleep with Zoya when they meet in the first episode (episode 1 minute 17:59), which we are told that he does in the book. 5.
They decided to let the Darkling do it. Before his heart was pierced by the thorn and his screaming body was swallowed by the thorn wood tree, he uttered his last words: "My name is Aleksander Morozova, but I have had hundred names and I have committed a thousand crimes. I am not sorry.
Alina is a young woman of Shu and Ravkan descent. She has pale skin, with dark brown hair and eyes. There is a scar on her hand from when she cut her hand on glass during the Grisha test. She is said to be short, as stated when she arrives before the King and Queen and they comment that 'They thought she'd be taller'.
Inej Ghafa
Amita Suman in 2021. Inej Ghafa is a 16-year-old Suli girl from Ravka known as the Wraith. She is a spy for the Dregs, and considered the best spy in Ketterdam. Her family were travelling performers and her act was the tightrope, so she is extremely agile and lightfooted.
While his desire for Alina is not a healthy one and is obsessive, he truly does develop feelings for her. She is the one person who can bring balance to his life. The one person who will understand the weight of eternity and never leave him behind.
Zoya has long, black, wavy hair, brown skin, and dark blue eyes. She is half Suli through her father's ancestry.
In the book, Mal despised Evie for not being invited to Evie's sixth birthday party, causing Maleficent to send a curse on Evie and her mother (the Evil Queen). On Evie's first day in school (after about 10 years), Evie and Mal met for the first time, it was bittersweet.
In Leigh Bardugo's novel, Kirigan (Ben Barnes) stuns Alina (Jessie Mei Li) with an unexpected first kiss. Later, after they demonstrate Alina's abilities to the king's court, the two passionately make out and the narrative suggests they come very close to having sex before they're interrupted.
In the second novel, Mal is more open and still cherishes Ben; it makes her happy that Ben loves her, despite Mal being the opposite of Auradon princesses. She retains a fear of her mother escaping imprisonment and causing trouble. She also shows regret, for abusing her old friend Mad Maddy.
Evie married Doug and has a son named Emmanuel. Evie and Snow White are step sisters. Evie is also Snow's (Snow White's child) step-aunt.
While the Descendants movies themselves don't feature explicitly confirmed LGBTQ+ characters in the main canon, there's significant fan headcanon, behind-the-scenes info about cut scenes (like a Harry & Gil kiss in Descendants 2), and new characters in Descendants: The Rise of Red (like queer-coded Meadow and Chloe) that bring LGBTQ+ representation into the franchise's broader scope.
Queen Maleficent "Mal" Bertha is the protagonist from the Disney Channel film, Descendants, Descendants 2 and Descendants 3, portrayed by Dove Cameron. She is the daughter of Maleficent and Hades.
Ulla is a half-sildroher songcaster and the Darkling's half-sister by their mother, Baghra. Ulla is revered by humans as Sankta Ursula of the Waves.
Harij was separated from his family when he was a child. He was 12 and his sister, Inej, was 14 when four men took them from their parents' wagon. She came to Ketterdam on a labor ship but doesn't know what happened to him.
A proof copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (the first book) sold for around $13,000 (specifically £11,000, or about $13,900) at Hanson's Auctioneers in February 2024, notable for being bought for pennies in 1997 and featuring early errors like "J A Rowling" as the author. Another rare first edition, a tattered ex-library copy of the same book, sold for $13,500 in 2023, highlighting the high value of early printings.
Alina has spent two months in the underground tunnels of Ravka. She is controlled by the Apparat, who leads a cult convinced that Alina is a saint. As a result of her battle with the Darkling, Alina's hair has turned white and she is weak from being away from sunlight and her powers for so long.
Zoya's Turn
She has a mean edge, but by the end of the series, she's someone that the audience is rooting for. In the book, we are led to believe that she hates Alina because she is The Darkling's favorite and that she is jealous of her.
By the final pages of the book, Nikolai's deep and abiding love for Zoya is clear for all to see. After voluntarily renouncing the Ravkan throne (long story), he immediately nominates her to lead their beloved nation as Queen Zoya. He can't imagine anyone doing a better job, simple as that.