In the small town of Evergreen Falls, the Draven family is merely seen as wealthy enigmas, making their appearance once a year amidst whispered rumors and envious glances. Yet, beneath this facade of affluence, the Dravens harbor secrets ancient and profound.
Dominic Draven, the eldest of triplets, alongside his brother Vincent and sister Sophia, is no ordinary man. He is a majestic tapestry of angel and demon, ruling over earthbound supernatural beings with an authority born of his dual heritage. While Vincent embodies the serene grace of angels and Sophia, the unpredictable ferocity of demons, Dominic encapsulates the enthralling dance of light and shadow within himself.
Their father is a demon (Asmodeus), and their mother is an angel.
Possessing an allure that can only be described as breathtaking, Dominic exudes a Mediterranean charm with his dark, mesmerizing features and olive skin kissed by the sun’s golden rays. The narrative later unveils his Persian descent, casting a spell of exotic magnetism. His hair, a cascade of jet-black silk, falls naturally to his shoulders, framing a visage both meticulously groomed and ruggedly appealing, with eyes deep-set and ablaze with an intensity that seems to pierce through the veil of reality itself. These onyx orbs, tinged with an ethereal purple, bear witness to millennia of secrets and tales untold.
Gifted with the polyglot’s ability to dance through languages, Dominic often whispers phrases that weave through the air, carrying the weight and melody of ancient tongues. A master of the mind, he can delve into human consciousness, navigating its labyrinthine corridors to see through their eyes, exert control, and exert his will.
Dominic’s powers are manifold: he unfurls wings to soar through skies; his fangs are not vampiric but tools of unknown mysteries; his hands can bestow healing, and his body rejuvenates at a pace defying mortal constraints. With a mere thought, structures crumble and rebuild under his gaze, a testament to his mastery over matter itself.
Throughout the annals of time, Dominic has acquired skills mundane and extraordinary. A pilot, a polyglot, a healer, a lover of speed and weaponry—each facet of his character is a chapter waiting to be explored. However, beneath the sheen of perfection simmers a volatile temper, a possessiveness towards Keira that paints the canvas of their relationship with vibrant and sometimes alarming hues.
The enigma of Dominic’s age is a thread that runs throughout the series, hinting at a life that has witnessed empires rise and fall. He is ancient, with whispers suggesting an age spanning over four millennia, twice as old as Lucius, bearing the weight and wisdom of years with an elegance and power that is magnetic.
Dominic Draven is not just a character; he is an experience, a journey through time and emotion, a symphony of power and vulnerability, darkness and light, love and possession. With each page turned readers are invited to lose themselves in the depths of his eyes, to fly with him through skies inked with mystery, and to fall, irrevocably and completely, into the saga that unfolds with his every step.
What does Draven look like?
Dominic Draven is a character of otherworldly allure and commanding presence. Dominic is a blend of angel and demon, a symphony of contrasting powers and irresistible charm. His heritage is Persian, with skin that glows with a sun-kissed olive tone. His features are dark and compelling, exuding an exotic magnetism that captivates at first glance.
How old is Draven? That’s a hard question to answer. According to this passage, he would be born sometime around 507 BC (or earlier).
Arsaces I of Persia’s rule began in 247 BC, and according to the books- Dominic ruled as Arsaces for a large part of the Achaemenid empire. (Obviously, Dominic ruled as several Kings, changing through time, as mentioned in Septimus 1)
But before that, we have no dates to prove when Dominic was alive. However, we do have a piece of lore that comes in Septimus 2, when Sophia is telling Kiera about Pertinax.
The story goes that Pertinax was the ruler of supernatural life (presumably on Earth) and also a former president of hell. When Dominic was born, his parentage of half-demon/angel pushed Pertinax out of this role. He has had a vendetta ever since. Septimus 2 mentions Pertinax’s first attack on Arsaces in 193 AD (three months after the murder of Commodus and Pertinax becomes emperor) involving the culmination of -what the books describe as a ‘700-year-old feud’ between Dominic and Pertinax. Therefore, if this feud began at Dominic’s birth (and Pertinax was very angry about this), Dominic’s possible birthday would be around 507 BC.
But then someone else pointed out that Draven is also referred to as Enki. The god first appeared in written works during the Early Dynastic Period III (2600-2334 BCE) and was established as an important god of the Akkadians by c. 2400 BCE, who knew him as Ea. Excavations at Eridu, however, have uncovered evidence of a tradition of shrines to Enki dating back to the founding of the city c. 5400 BCE.
So, how old is Draven? Anywhere from 4,000 to 10,000 years old. We know that Lucius is over 2,000 years old, and Draven is much, much older than that.
The AI Analysis of Dominic Draven’s Look
I took a copy of the first book from the Afterlife series and had AI do a deep dive and give me a detailed analysis of everyone’s favorite demon. This is more updated from my original image above, as it’s based on more advanced artificial intelligence. (Dec 2025)
Physical Build and Stature
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Height: He is described as “exceptionally tall” (well over six feet) and “massive.” He towers over the protagonist, Keira.
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Physique: He has a “concrete chest of muscle,” a “muscular washboard stomach,” and “square pectorals.” The text frequently refers to his “hard ridges,” “rippling muscles,” and “wide solid chest.” He is described as looking like a “modern version of a warrior” or a “gladiator.”
Facial Features
- Skin: He has “olive, sun-kissed skin.”
- Hair: His hair is “jet-black” and worn down to his shoulders. It is described as looking natural and slightly rough, yet well-groomed. When wet, it is pushed back behind his ears.
- Jaw and Mouth: He has a “strong jawline” and “perfect lips.” When he smiles, he displays “perfect white teeth,” though when his demon side surfaces, his canines lengthen into fangs.
- General: He is described as “staggeringly beautiful,” like a “transcendental Godlike creature” or a “living statue you would have found at the Trevi Fountain.”
Eyes
- Normal State: His eyes are his most defining feature. They are “deep-set” and described as “onyx black” or “endless dark pools of hard emotion.” They are framed by “thick, long lashes.”
- Supernatural State: His eyes often have a “slight purplish edge” to them. When he uses his powers or becomes emotional/angry, they flash with “purple fire” or become “ablaze with a fiery passion.”
Supernatural Form
- Wings: In his true form, he has huge, dark wings with silky dark feathers that can span close to two meters wide.
- Energy: When in his demon form or using power, he glows with a “powerful deep purple colour” under his skin, as if his veins are pumping raw energy. At his most powerful, he can erupt into crimson or inner blue flames.
Style and Attire
- He almost exclusively wears black.
- Formal: He is often seen in a “black designer suit,” sometimes with a waistcoat and tie, looking like a “dark Gothic Armani model.”
- Casual: He occasionally wears a tight-fitted T-shirt (sometimes faded grey or black) that clings to his muscles, paired with faded jeans and boots.
- Outerwear: He frequently wears a “long black jacket” that goes down to his knees, adding to his “badass” exterior.
Scent and Voice
- Scent: He has an intoxicating smell described as “raw Alpha male, leather and a spicy musk,” sometimes mixed with the scent of the cool fresh air when it snows.
- Voice: His voice is described as “deep,” “authoritative,” and sounding like “velvet with a cutting edge.” It is hypnotic to the protagonist.