Roland Loss is one of the descendants of Tobias Herondale's lost Herondale line.
History[]
At some point, Roland became suspicious of his origins and began frequenting Shadow Markets. Eventually, he was able to pay someone to confirm his Shadowhunter lineage. Knowing he could not go to the Nephilim without risking the woman who saved his bloodline but still feeling the call of his blood, he decided to become a magician.[2] His performances at the Markets made him famous in Downworld and though Catarina Loss discouraged him from using magic, he continued on, parting badly.[3]
Around the turn of the twentieth century, Roland met Auraline at a Market and the two fell for one another. They shared with each other the secrets of their heritage and the pair ran away together. As they hid from the Unseelie King's forces, Roland continued his career as a magician, donning several names.[2] In 1936, sometime after the birth of their child, he performed at the Mysterious Merchants' Bazaar of the Bizarre in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It was there—unbeknownst to him—that Brother Zachariah learned of their existence from the Prince of Hell Belial, setting him off on a decades-long search to find him and his descendants.[4]
Over the years, Auraline shared some of her faerie magic with him to keep him young and help him live longer than any mortal normally could. However, eventually Roland died of natural causes. Not wishing to go on without him, Auraline laid down beside him and chose to die as well—as faeries can do. Their child wept for the loss of them both.[2]
Physical description[]
Roland was said to be handsome, even in his sixties. He has bright blue eyes, a white mustache, and white hair with a black streak.[4]
Appearances[]
- Learn About Loss (first and only appearance)
- A Deeper Love (mentioned only)
- The Wicked Ones (alluded to)
- The Land I Lost (mentioned only)
- Queen of Air and Darkness (mentioned only)
- Secrets of Blackthorn Hall (alluded to)
Trivia[]
- Seemingly, according to Cassandra Clare, Roland is Ephraim's son.[1]