: Clary’s mundane best friend who eventually becomes thrust into the Downworld as a vampire.
: A deep, lifelong bond between two Shadowhunter partners who fight as one. Key Characters Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments
The universe is a sprawling urban fantasy franchise created by author Cassandra Clare . It centers on a secret race of angelic-human warriors called Nephilim (or Shadowhunters) who protect the "mundane" human world from demons and police the supernatural inhabitants of the "Downworld," including vampires, werewolves, warlocks, and faeries. The Six Core Novels : Clary’s mundane best friend who eventually becomes
The series is built on unique mythology involving divine relics and magical tools: It centers on a secret race of angelic-human
: A talented artist who learns she is a Shadowhunter with uniquely powerful abilities due to experimental angel blood.
: Shadowhunter siblings who live at the New York Institute; Alec is Jace’s parabatai . Media Adaptations The books have been adapted into two distinct formats: Shadowhunters 101