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| - Valkyrie Cain (born Stephanie Edgley) is the main female protagonist of the Skulduggery Pleasant series. She is a young teenage girl who meets Skulduggery Pleasant after an attempt on her life and insists on coming with him as his new partner. Near the end of the first book, it is discovered that she is descended from the Last of the Ancients. Over the series, her skill with magic gradually evolves and she becomes quite the capable fighter and sorcerer.
- Valkyrie Cain is a 20-year-old woman descended from the last Ancient and an Elemental. She later becomes a Necromancer in addition to being an Elemental and stores her power in a ring. She also has a powered concussion stick. After losing her True Name, she gains the ability to manipulate White Energy when she has her surge. She was originally called Stephanie Edgley, but had to change her name so she could protect herself from other mages who desired to influence her. Skulduggery Pleasant is her magic mentor, Sanctuary detective partner, and best friend, Solomon Wreath was her Necromancy mentor until 2011 and, before a Remnant possessed her, Tanith Low was her fighting mentor, "big sister" and other best friend. Darquesse is Valkyrie's true name and the name of an alternative personality of her.
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