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Ivian sees Zessa as a friend. She knows of some of his secrets and is one of the only people he can talk to about his relationship with Oberlan, so he has latched onto her a bit.
At first they are bitter enemies, evolving into tense comrades and finally close friends.
Thanks to Briartongue's fascination with humans, she is drawn to Ivian and is relentlessly curious about him. Though unsure of her at first, she helps him see elves in a new light.
Ivian was exceptionally nervous when Taraga's crown prince suddenly took an interest in him, but eventually opens up and trusts him with a great deal of sensitive information. He knows the prince to be a young man who sees the truth as more important than anything else.
Oberlan is Ivian's liege lord and ward. They have a fraught, passionate relationship as lovers and as warden and charge. Ivian is deeply loyal and subservient to him, easily manipulated by his force and charisma.