Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments Official

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

: A talented artist who learns she is a Shadowhunter with uniquely powerful abilities due to experimental angel blood. Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments

The original book series follows fifteen-year-old Clary Fray, who discovers her hidden heritage after witnessing a supernatural murder and her mother's subsequent kidnapping. The series consists of: (2007) City of Ashes (2008) City of Glass (2009) City of Fallen Angels (2011) City of Lost Souls (2012) City of Heavenly Fire (2014) Core Lore and World-Building The universe is a sprawling urban fantasy franchise

: Shadowhunters use wand-like steles to inscribe magical Runes (Marks) onto their skin, granting them enhanced abilities like speed, healing, and invisibility. granting them enhanced abilities like speed

The series is built on unique mythology involving divine relics and magical tools: