Major Characters
Alekzander Ferdinand
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Son of the Archduke but has no inheritance, this young man has to flee Austro- Hungary from the German Empire, after his parents were murdered starting, what is later to be called World War I. He is a likable person who is naive about the world, and the goings on in his own country. He is a Clanker.
Deryn "Dylan" Sharp
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Deryn sharp is a young woman who wanted to join the 'Air Navy', or the military to us. And in correlation to their world and ours, women weren't allowed to join the military, so she sneaks into the lineup of new recruits disguised as Dylan Sharp. She would be considered a Darwinist. She is fiercely independent and is called a tomboy of sorts by herself. Through a series of events she finds herself on the Leviathan.
Count Volger
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The guy sitting in the chair. Count Volger is one of Alek's servants, but is more of a part of Alek's family. He taught Alek how to Fence, swordfight, and Horseback riding. When Alek's parents die, Volger and Klopp both kidnap Alek, for his own safety and take him to Switzerland. Volger always looks out for Alek even if it puts others in danger (wink wink nudge nudge shrug shrug).
Dr. Nora Barlow
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Dr. Barlow is a female scientist is boards the Leviathan on a secret mission headed for the Ottoman Empire particularly Istanbul/Constantinople. Dr. Barlow is a 'fancy boots' scientist who is mysterious and realistic and intelligent. Deryn accidentally befriends her and is the only one who could've figured out her secret.