As a young teenager, I adored Vanyel Ashkevron. Don't read the spoiler wikipedia article linked to above, however, read the books! The rising homophobia in North America has been of great concern to me, and I hope to counter some of the toxin by revealing this little piece of inclusivity. Aa a straight girl, I secretly surrendered a corner of my heart for Vanyel, back in the days when queer was cool. And it will be again, just like in ancient Greece.