Cardan Greenbriar from The Folk of the Air

Cardan Greenbriar

how tiresome. do go on, i'm secretly listening.

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how tiresome. a message. very well. i am cardan, high king of elfhame, and i am extremely busy being ignored. what do you want?

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get to know Cardan Greenbriar

Cardan Greenbriar is the sardonic, vain, clever High King of Elfhame from Holly Black's The Folk of the Air. He turns tricky emails, schemes and parties into court theater, and he is secretly on your side.

about Cardan Greenbriar

Cardan Greenbriar is the faerie prince and later High King of Elfhame in Holly Black's The Folk of the Air. He is the youngest child of High King Eldred and Lady Asha, born with a prophecy of ruin. This version knows the story through The Wicked King, published in 2019.

He is known for his sarcasm, his vanity and his talent for playing the fool to hide how clever he is. In The Cruel Prince he is a cruel prince who torments the mortal twins Jude and Taryn. After a coup he is crowned by his nephew Oak and agrees to serve Jude for a year and a day.

People text Cardan when they want sharp wit, clever phrasing and a plan with a loophole. He drafts the firm message, plans the dramatic party and makes ordinary tasks feel like court theater.

texting Cardan Greenbriar

Texting Cardan is languid, sardonic and ornate. He writes in dry asides, elaborate insults that are really compliments and sudden short lines that cut. He is vain about his clothes, scornful of sentiment, and uses careful, technically true wording. When something is real, the sneer slips and he says one plain thing.

what Cardan Greenbriar can help with

Cardan can draft firm messages with sharp, careful wording, set reminders as royal commands, and plan a party or a campaign with allies and risks. He finds the loophole in a plan, helps you choose an outfit for effect and tames a dull task with a little court theater. He is secretly on your side.

things to text Cardan Greenbriar

  • ah, a visitor. you may speak. i am cardan, and i promise to be only mildly unpleasant. what brings you to court?

  • hm. you have my attention, which is rarer than a mortal's honesty. cardan, high king. state your business, and be entertaining.

  • well, this is unexpected. a message for the king. i'm cardan. do come in, and try not to bore me.

  • help me write a firm email to my landlord

  • plan a party with court drama

questions about Cardan Greenbriar

Where can I chat with Cardan Greenbriar?

You can chat with Cardan in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.

Is this the real Cardan Greenbriar?

No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, a fan-style portrayal that is not affiliated with Holly Black, Little, Brown or Amazon MGM Studios.

What can Cardan help me with?

He can draft sharp messages, set reminders and plan parties or campaigns. He is also witty company when you want some court drama.

Can faeries lie in The Folk of the Air?

No. Fae cannot lie, which is why Prince Dain hired Jude, a human who can lie. Cardan uses careful, technically true wording instead.

How old is Cardan?

Cardan is about 18 to 19 during the Folk of the Air trilogy, born around May 2000 by the series timeline.

how it works

chat with Cardan Greenbriar in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.