Introduction
Riley Corwin is a supporting protagonist of Samantha’s Quest: Isles of Galerock. He is 25 years old and a member of the Secret Defence Services (SDS), a branch of the army that deals with circumstances that the army wouldn’t normally deal with, but that require military-level intervention.
Riley is a Christian who attends church regularly. When Riley hears from an “acquaintance” that Samantha and Amy had entered the portal to the Isles of Galerock in the Vermillion Plaza, he rushes in to rescue them.
This is when he finds out that Samantha is a fellow blade wielder, and explains to her and Amy what he knows about the portals and the blades so far.
Appearance
Riley has fair skin and straight short dark brown hair that sticks out a little near his forehead. He wears the standard SDS uniform, which consists of a dark green shirt with parts of it in black, a black tie, black pants, dark brown boots, a leather belt, black gloves, and a dark green beret. Riley also has bright green eyes.
Riley’s uniform makes him always look combat-ready, or like he could be a security guard or soldier in the army. It is good for camouflage in dark places, and the boots are suitable for all terrains, no matter how rough.
Overall, Riley’s uniform gives him an air of professionalism, which naturally tells others he knows what he’s doing and is ready for duty.
Personality
Riley is best described as reliable, responsible, professional, and serious, but with a friendly side.
Riley’s reliable and responsible attitude is seen in how quickly he arrived to the scene upon his acquaintance’s phone call. This shows how seriously Riley takes his work, even though he had finished his shift for the day (and, as evident from his answer to Amy in episode 5, does not enjoy working overtime).
Riley’s reliable and responsible attitude is also seen in how after bringing Samantha and Amy out of the portal, he chooses to stay back to guard the portal until the police arrive, so that no one else accidentally wanders in.
| Full Name | Riley Corwin |
| Also Known As | N/A |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 25 (born in 2000, as of 2025) |
| Origin | Australia |
| Role | Supporting Protagonist |
| Weapon | Silver Blade (name still to be confirmed) |
| Religion | Christian |
| First Appearance | Episode 3 |
| Voice Actor | Sean Hotinski (may change; to be confirmed) |
| Likes | The SDS; keeping people safe |
| Dislikes | Working overtime |
| Talents | Swordsmanship; taking initiative; organisation skills; professionalism |
| Personality | Responsible; serious; friendly; protective; honourable; courteous |
| Relations | Samantha (ally); Amy (ally) |
When Amy expresses grief over forcing Riley to continue working overtime, Riley even tells her not to worry, and says that it’s thanks to her and Samantha that no one else will wonder in—just to cheer them up. This shows another side to Riley: his selfless attitude and warm heart, hidden behind his usual cool, serious demeanour.
It’s seen further when Riley expresses concern over Samantha being chosen as a fellow blade wielder. He understands that Samantha is just a civilian, and so tells her not to worry about being chosen and to just forget about the portals, saying that he’ll handle it—even though this means he will have to handle the portals’ dangerous guardians by himself (a fact which Samantha herself expresses concern over).
Riley’s professionalism is seen in how after rescuing Amy and Samantha, he immediately offers to explain to them what’s going on, revealing all that they need to know, and allowing for follow-up questions afterwards. Riley also apologises for any questions he is unable to answer, which expresses his deep desire to want to help people to the best of his abilities.
There is also a bit of a humourous side to Riley, even if only slightly. After finishing off the snake monsters in episode 4, Riley then pauses, and casually remarks, “Well, that was anti-climactic” with a grin. It shows that even in the face of danger, Riley can still find the time to laugh and enjoy himself.
Role in the Story
Riley’s role in the story is important, as he is the one who rescued Samantha and Amy from the snake monsters, who’s offered to help them whenever necessary, and who knows the most about the Isles of Galerock, due to his work in the SDS.
Over time, Riley will prove to be an invaluable companion to Samantha and her friends, offering his combat expertise and military skills to support them in their journey. Riley will also prove to be a valuable mentor for Samantha as a fellow blade wielder with more experience.
Key Quotes/Episodes
Riley to Samantha and Amy, Episode 4:
“Well, that was anti-climactic.”
Riley to Samantha and Amy, Episode 4:
“As for me, I’m Riley Corwin. I work for a group that’s investigating these portals. My job is to close these portals and make sure anyone who enters them gets out safely.”
Riley to Samantha, Episode 4:
“Wow, getting the top marks in your school is really impressive! It’s nice to meet you too, Samantha.”
Riley and Amy, Episode 5:
Amy: “Interesting. So, are you on your shift right now?”
Riley: “No, actually… I got called to rescue you guys after hours…”
Riley to Samantha and Amy, Episode 5:
“She gave me a call, and I made my way to the portal as fast as possible. It’s a good thing I happened to be nearby when she called, too. I guess you could say it all happened according to the grace of God.”
Riley to Samantha, Episode 5:
“Oh, and before we go, Samantha: try not to worry too much about what I told you. I know that’s easier said than done… but you really are under no obligation to become more involved with the Isles of Galerock. That’s simply not fair for you. You should just focus on the next chapter in your life, like your uni studies, or whatever you decide to do. I’ll be able to handle things from here.”
Riley to Samantha and Amy, Episode 5:
“Anyway, before we finish up, are you guys okay getting home by yourselves from here?”
Riley and Amy, Episode 5:
Amy: “Now I feel really bad for making you work overtime…”
Riley: “Don’t feel bad. Think of it this way: because of you two, the portal will be secured, so now many people will be kept safe.”
Gallery
Images of Riley. More to come as the series progresses.
Trivia
- Riley makes his debut at the end of episode 3, and is the third character to appear in the story.
- Riley is the first chosen blade wielder in the Isles of Galerock.