Rheya Apostolous

Rheya, a character in the Bloodbound series, was a priestess of the goddess Phampira, patron of blood and life. Although she is first seen in Book 2, Chapter 1, her name is not revealed until Chapter 2.

Appearance
Rheya has brown eyes, long brown hair, and tanned skin. She wears a white tunic, gold necklace, and gold armband.

Background
In the 8th century, B.C., in the city-state of Mydiea, Priestess Rheya spurned the advances of King Kaelisus. When he became more aggressive, she defended herself and clawed his face. Because it was treason to attack the King (as well as for having his advances rejected), Kaelisus wanted to have her executed. However, Prince Xenocrates spoke up on her behalf, warning his father that he and their kingdom might incur the anger of the gods if they acted in haste. Hence, Kaelisus decided to exile her, telling her that her survival would depend on the will of the gods she served. Gaius was the soldier that escorted her to the caves beyond the city. She pleaded with him to unbind her and he complied, giving her the knife he had used to cut the ropes.

Book 2

 * Chapter 1: The Calm (Vision)
 * Chapter 2: The Bloodkeeper (Vision)

Gaius Augustine
Gaius knew Rheya in the past, as he was the soldier that carried out King Kaelisus' orders.

Your Character
"Blood calls to blood. Flesh draws to flesh. Soon... all will burn."

- Rheya

In Book 2, Chapter 1, you have a dream of an ancient temple, a bleeding tree, and Rheya speaking. You are not sure what it means, but when Scholar Jameson leaves a tapestry fragment for you to find in his room, you have a vision of the past and watch her being exiled.

Trivia

 * The name Rheya is Old Greek and Latin origin, which means: To flow, river, stream (Old Greek) and poppy flower (Latin).