The Ragged Man Part 52

The Twilight Herald

The Grave Thief

DRAMATIS PERSONAE.

Aka.s.s, Lord Paden - Deceased Lord of the Menin and Chosen of Karkarn, predecessor of Kastan Styrax - Deceased Lord of the Menin and Chosen of Karkarn, predecessor of Kastan Styrax Aladorn, General Dall - Retired soldier from Narkang who helped mastermind King Emin's conquest of the Three Cities Retired soldier from Narkang who helped mastermind King Emin's conquest of the Three Cities Alterr - G.o.ddess of the Night Sky and Greater Moon, a member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon - G.o.ddess of the Night Sky and Greater Moon, a member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon Amanas, Quitin - Keymaster of the Heraldic Library of Tirah - Keymaster of the Heraldic Library of Tirah Amavoq - G.o.ddess of the Forest, patron of the Yeetatchen; a member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon - G.o.ddess of the Forest, patron of the Yeetatchen; a member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon Amber - A Menin major in the Cheme Third Legion - A Menin major in the Cheme Third Legion Antern, Count Opess - Narkang n.o.bleman and advisor to King Emin - Narkang n.o.bleman and advisor to King Emin Anviss - G.o.d of Woods, consort and Aspect of Amavoq, G.o.ddess of the Forest - G.o.d of Woods, consort and Aspect of Amavoq, G.o.ddess of the Forest Aracnan - Immortal mercenary of unknown origin - Immortal mercenary of unknown origin Ardela - Farlan devotee of the Lady, Legana's companion - Farlan devotee of the Lady, Legana's companion Aryn Bwr - Battle name of the last Elven king, who led their rebellion against the G.o.ds. His true name has been excised from history - Battle name of the last Elven king, who led their rebellion against the G.o.ds. His true name has been excised from history Asenn - G.o.ddess of Rain and Snow, daughter of Lliot, deceased G.o.d of All Waters - G.o.ddess of Rain and Snow, daughter of Lliot, deceased G.o.d of All Waters Ashar (The Lady of Hidden Paths) - Aspect of Anviss, G.o.d of Woods, local to Llehden Aspect of Anviss, G.o.d of Woods, local to Llehden Azaer - A shadow - A shadow Bahl - Deceased Lord of the Farlan and Chosen of Nartis before Lord Isak - Deceased Lord of the Farlan and Chosen of Nartis before Lord Isak Belarannar - G.o.ddess of the Earth, a member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon, once patron of the Vukotic tribe - G.o.ddess of the Earth, a member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon, once patron of the Vukotic tribe Beyn, Ignas - Member of the Brotherhood - Member of the Brotherhood Bolla - Mercenary-turned-penitent of Ushull in the Circle City - Mercenary-turned-penitent of Ushull in the Circle City Brandt, Commander (Brandt Toquin) - Commander of the Narkang City Watch who died in the defence of the White Palace, younger brother of Suzerain Toquin - Commander of the Narkang City Watch who died in the defence of the White Palace, younger brother of Suzerain Toquin Burning Man, the - One of the five Aspects of Death known as the Reapers - One of the five Aspects of Death known as the Reapers Capan (ab Kert ab Coas) - A Harlequin - A Harlequin Carasay, Sir Cerse - Colonel of the Tirah Palace Guard Legions - Colonel of the Tirah Palace Guard Legions Carel (Carelfolden), Marshal Betyn - Farlan n.o.bleman, mentor, friend and former commander of Lord Isak's Personal Guard - Farlan n.o.bleman, mentor, friend and former commander of Lord Isak's Personal Guard Cedei, Herred - Member of the Brotherhood - Member of the Brotherhood Celao, Lord - Litse white-eye, Chosen of Ilit and ruler of the Ismess quarter of the Circle City - Litse white-eye, Chosen of Ilit and ruler of the Ismess quarter of the Circle City Cerdin - G.o.d of Thieves - G.o.d of Thieves Cerrat, Jeco - Farlan cleric and Legion Chaplain of the Tirah Palace Guard - Farlan cleric and Legion Chaplain of the Tirah Palace Guard Cerrun - G.o.d of Gamblers - G.o.d of Gamblers Certinse, Sir Dira.s.s - Deceased knight and captain in the Palace Guard, third son of Suzerain Tildek - Deceased knight and captain in the Palace Guard, third son of Suzerain Tildek Certinse, Knight-Cardinal h.o.r.el - Commander of the Knights of the Temples, younger brother of Suzerain Tildek, Farlan by birth - Commander of the Knights of the Temples, younger brother of Suzerain Tildek, Farlan by birth Certinse, High Cardinal Varn - Farlan cleric. Third son of the Tildek Suzerainty, younger brother of Suzerain Tildek, Knight-Cardinal Certinse and d.u.c.h.ess Lomin - Farlan cleric. Third son of the Tildek Suzerainty, younger brother of Suzerain Tildek, Knight-Cardinal Certinse and d.u.c.h.ess Lomin Certinse, Duke Karlat - Deceased Farlan n.o.bleman, ruler of Lomin, nephew of Suzerain Tildek - Deceased Farlan n.o.bleman, ruler of Lomin, nephew of Suzerain Tildek Cetarn, s.h.i.+le - A mage in the employ of King Emin - A mage in the employ of King Emin Chade - A Menin huntsman in the service of General Gaur - A Menin huntsman in the service of General Gaur Chaist, Duke - Ruler of Embere, Member of the Knights of the Temples - Ruler of Embere, Member of the Knights of the Temples Chalat - Deceased former Lord of the Chetse - Deceased former Lord of the Chetse Charr - Chosen of Tsatach, Krann to Lord Chalat, Lord of the Chetse, who died in the Menin invasion - Chosen of Tsatach, Krann to Lord Chalat, Lord of the Chetse, who died in the Menin invasion Chera - A young girl from Llehden - A young girl from Llehden Chirialt, Dermeness - A Farlan mage - A Farlan mage Cober - White-eye from Aroth, bodyguard to Count Pellisorn - White-eye from Aroth, bodyguard to Count Pellisorn Coran - White-eye bodyguard of King Emin Thonal of Narkang - White-eye bodyguard of King Emin Thonal of Narkang Corl - Farlan a.s.sa.s.sin, a devotee of Ka.s.salain - Farlan a.s.sa.s.sin, a devotee of Ka.s.salain Corlyn - The traditional name adopted by the head of the Farlan's priest branch of the Cult of Nartis, G.o.d of Storms - The traditional name adopted by the head of the Farlan's priest branch of the Cult of Nartis, G.o.d of Storms Cosep, Swordmaster Harle - Farlan soldier - Farlan soldier Cuder, Sir Creyl - Knight of Narkang, founding member and Commander of the Brotherhood - Knight of Narkang, founding member and Commander of the Brotherhood Dace (Sir Dace Yoren) - Farlan n.o.bleman, and Count Vesna's best friend; former member of the Palace Guard - Farlan n.o.bleman, and Count Vesna's best friend; former member of the Palace Guard Daima - A witch of Llehden A witch of Llehden Dainiss - Devotee of the Lady from Canar Fell - Devotee of the Lady from Canar Fell Daken (The Mad Axe) - White-eye mercenary from Canar Fell, aligned to Litania the Trickster, an Aspect of Larat, G.o.d of Magic - White-eye mercenary from Canar Fell, aligned to Litania the Trickster, an Aspect of Larat, G.o.d of Magic Dapplin, Captain Sontoran - Arothan soldier - Arothan soldier Daratin, Kap - Recent recruit to the Brotherhood Recent recruit to the Brotherhood Darn, Major Ferek - Menin major in the Cheme Third Legion - Menin major in the Cheme Third Legion Dashain - Second-in-command of the Brotherhood Second-in-command of the Brotherhood Da.s.sai, Marshal Canerin - Narkang n.o.bleman - Narkang n.o.bleman Death - Chief of the G.o.ds and head of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon - Chief of the G.o.ds and head of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon Deebek, Sergeant - Menin soldier in the Cheme Third Legion - Menin soldier in the Cheme Third Legion Derager, Gavai - Wife of a Byoran wine merchant, a Farlan agent - Wife of a Byoran wine merchant, a Farlan agent Derager, Lell - Wine merchant from Byora and Farlan agent - Wine merchant from Byora and Farlan agent Derenin, Suzerain - Narkang n.o.bleman, lord of Moorview Castle - Narkang n.o.bleman, lord of Moorview Castle Dirr - Mercenary and thief from Tio He - Mercenary and thief from Tio He Disten, Cardinal Fesin - Farlan cleric, once a Legion Chaplain - Farlan cleric, once a Legion Chaplain Doranei, As.h.i.+n - A member of the Brotherhood - A member of the Brotherhood Doren, Abbot - Deceased abbot of an island monastery and High Priest of Vellern, G.o.d of Birds - Deceased abbot of an island monastery and High Priest of Vellern, G.o.d of Birds Dors, Unmen Echail - Farlan priest of Nartis, G.o.d of Storms - Farlan priest of Nartis, G.o.d of Storms Ebarn, Fei - Battle-mage from Narkang - Battle-mage from Narkang Ehla - The name Lord Isak is permitted to use for the witch of Llehden - The name Lord Isak is permitted to use for the witch of Llehden Eleil, Cardinal Luth - Priest of Ilit, G.o.d of the Wind, from Ismess, member of the Knights of the Temples, former head of the Serian in the Circle City, now deputy of the Devout Congress - Priest of Ilit, G.o.d of the Wind, from Ismess, member of the Knights of the Temples, former head of the Serian in the Circle City, now deputy of the Devout Congress Eliane - Ruhen's true mother, originally named Haipar, until she lost her memory in Scree - Ruhen's true mother, originally named Haipar, until she lost her memory in Scree Elshaim - Necromancer from Verech who became a prophet, noted for painting a series of images charting his impending descent into Ghenna - Necromancer from Verech who became a prophet, noted for painting a series of images charting his impending descent into Ghenna Endine, Tomal - Narkang mage in the employ of King Emin - Narkang mage in the employ of King Emin Enkin (The Hounds of Jaishen) - Daemons that roam the Land hunting Aryn Bwr's soul - Daemons that roam the Land hunting Aryn Bwr's soul Eraliave, General - Elven general who predated the Wars of the Houses and wrote the treatise - Elven general who predated the Wars of the Houses and wrote the treatise Principles of Warfare Principles of Warfare Escral, d.u.c.h.ess Natai - Ruler of Byora, a quarter of the Circle City - Ruler of Byora, a quarter of the Circle City Escral, Duke Ganas - Deceased husband of Natai Escral - Deceased husband of Natai Escral Esetar, Lakal - Menin mage, Adept of Larat, G.o.d of Magic, and part of Larim's coterie - Menin mage, Adept of Larat, G.o.d of Magic, and part of Larim's coterie Etesia - G.o.ddess of l.u.s.t, one of the three linked G.o.ddesses - with Triena, G.o.ddess of Romantic Love, and Kantay, G.o.ddess of Longing - who together cover love in all its aspects - G.o.ddess of l.u.s.t, one of the three linked G.o.ddesses - with Triena, G.o.ddess of Romantic Love, and Kantay, G.o.ddess of Longing - who together cover love in all its aspects Etharain, Suzerain Hape - n.o.bleman from Aroth - n.o.bleman from Aroth Evaole (the Water Bearer) - Aspect of Vasle, G.o.d of Rivers Aspect of Vasle, G.o.d of Rivers Farlan, Prince Kasi - Farlan prince during the Great War, in whose image white-eyes were created and after whom the lesser moon was named - Farlan prince during the Great War, in whose image white-eyes were created and after whom the lesser moon was named Fate - Deceased G.o.ddess of Luck, also known as the Lady, killed by Aracnan - Deceased G.o.ddess of Luck, also known as the Lady, killed by Aracnan Feers, Count Lerail - Farlan n.o.bleman from Tirah - Farlan n.o.bleman from Tirah Fernal - Demi-G.o.d from Llehden, son of Nartis, the Storm G.o.d, and nominated by Isak to be his successor as Lord of the Farlan Demi-G.o.d from Llehden, son of Nartis, the Storm G.o.d, and nominated by Isak to be his successor as Lord of the Farlan Firnin, Camba - Specialist mage from Narkang - Specialist mage from Narkang Fynner, Chaplain - Priest of Nartis from Lomin and chaplain of the Knights of the Temples Priest of Nartis from Lomin and chaplain of the Knights of the Temples Garash, High Priest Kel - Priest of Belarannar, G.o.ddess of the Earth, from Narkang, member of the Knights of the Temples and head of the Devout Congress - Priest of Belarannar, G.o.ddess of the Earth, from Narkang, member of the Knights of the Temples and head of the Devout Congress Gaur, General - Beastman warrior from the Waste, Lord Styrax's most trusted general - Beastman warrior from the Waste, Lord Styrax's most trusted general Genedel - A dragon - A dragon Gesh - Litse white-eye and First Guardian of the Library of Seasons - Litse white-eye and First Guardian of the Library of Seasons Grast, Deverk - Infamous former Lord of the Menin - Infamous former Lord of the Menin Great Wolf, the - One of the five Aspects of Death known as the Reapers - One of the five Aspects of Death known as the Reapers Grepel of the Hearths - Aspect of Tsatach, G.o.d of Fire - Aspect of Tsatach, G.o.d of Fire Grisat - Mercenary-turned-penitent of Ushull in the Circle City - Mercenary-turned-penitent of Ushull in the Circle City Hain, Captain Gess - Menin officer in the Cheme Third Legion - Menin officer in the Cheme Third Legion Haipar the shapes.h.i.+fter - Raylin mercenary of the Deneli tribe from the Elven Waste, known as Eliane after she loses her memory - Raylin mercenary of the Deneli tribe from the Elven Waste, known as Eliane after she loses her memory Halis, Anversis - Narkang academic, King Emin's uncle - Narkang academic, King Emin's uncle Hastars, Torosay - Arothan mage - Arothan mage Headsman, the - One of the five Aspects of Death known as the Reapers - One of the five Aspects of Death known as the Reapers Herald of Death - Aspect of Death who ushers the dead to their Last Judgement - Aspect of Death who ushers the dead to their Last Judgement Herotay, Swordmaster Gal - Deceased Farlan soldier, former Commander of the Swordmasters and Knight-Defender of Tirah - Deceased Farlan soldier, former Commander of the Swordmasters and Knight-Defender of Tirah Holtai, Ta.s.seran - Narkang mage and scryer - Narkang mage and scryer Horle - Member of the Brotherhood - Member of the Brotherhood Hulf - Puppy, now belonging to Isak - Puppy, now belonging to Isak Ilit - G.o.d of the Wind, patron of the Litse tribe and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon - G.o.d of the Wind, patron of the Litse tribe and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon Ilumene - A former member of the Brotherhood, now disciple of Azaer - A former member of the Brotherhood, now disciple of Azaer Introl, Anad - Farlan politician; Gatekeeper of Tirah, member of the City Council; Tila's father - Farlan politician; Gatekeeper of Tirah, member of the City Council; Tila's father Introl, Tila - Lord Isak's advisor; Count Vesna's fiancee - Lord Isak's advisor; Count Vesna's fiancee Isak - Deceased white-eye, former Lord of the Farlan, Duke of Tirah and Chosen of Nartis - Deceased white-eye, former Lord of the Farlan, Duke of Tirah and Chosen of Nartis Isen - Farlan blade-for-hire - Farlan blade-for-hire Jachen, (Major Jachen Ansayl) - Commander of Lord Isak's Personal Guard, former mercenary Commander of Lord Isak's Personal Guard, former mercenary Jackdaw (Prior Corci) - Former monk of Vellern, G.o.d of Birds - Former monk of Vellern, G.o.d of Birds Jailer of the Dark - A dragon that fought the G.o.ds during the Age of Myths and lost. Too powerful for them to completely kill, it was chained to the doorway to Death's throne room on the lower slope of Ghain - A dragon that fought the G.o.ds during the Age of Myths and lost. Too powerful for them to completely kill, it was chained to the doorway to Death's throne room on the lower slope of Ghain Jarrage, Major Fenter - Member of the Knights of the Temples from Sautin Member of the Knights of the Temples from Sautin Jato, Steward - Steward of the Ruby Tower in Byora - Steward of the Ruby Tower in Byora Jesters, the - Four brothers, sons of Death, all Demi-G.o.ds and Raylin mercenaries Four brothers, sons of Death, all Demi-G.o.ds and Raylin mercenaries Kail (ab Torn ab Venn) - A Harlequin - A Harlequin Kanasis - Aspect of Vrest, G.o.d of Beasts - Aspect of Vrest, G.o.d of Beasts Kantay - G.o.ddess of Longing, sometimes referred to as Queen of the Unrequited. One of the linked G.o.ddesses - with Etesia, G.o.ddess of l.u.s.t and Triena, G.o.ddess of Romantic Love - who together cover all the aspects of love - G.o.ddess of Longing, sometimes referred to as Queen of the Unrequited. One of the linked G.o.ddesses - with Etesia, G.o.ddess of l.u.s.t and Triena, G.o.ddess of Romantic Love - who together cover all the aspects of love Kao - Berserker Aspect of Karkarn, G.o.d of War - Berserker Aspect of Karkarn, G.o.d of War Karkarn - G.o.d of War, patron of the Menin tribe and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon - G.o.d of War, patron of the Menin tribe and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon Kasai, Nanter - Innkeeper's wife from Kamfer's Ford - Innkeeper's wife from Kamfer's Ford Ka.s.salain - G.o.ddess of Murder, patron of a.s.sa.s.sins - G.o.ddess of Murder, patron of a.s.sa.s.sins Kayel, Sergeant Hener - The alias used by Ilumene in the Circle City - The alias used by Ilumene in the Circle City Kenanai the Mother - Aspect of Death, first of the Mercies on the slopes of Ghain - Aspect of Death, first of the Mercies on the slopes of Ghain Keness of the Spear - Minor Aspect of Karkarn, G.o.d of War - Minor Aspect of Karkarn, G.o.d of War Kerek, Brother - Farlan cleric, secretary to Cardinal Certinse - Farlan cleric, secretary to Cardinal Certinse Kerin, Swordmaster Orayn - Deceased Farlan soldier, Commander of the Swordmasters and Knight-Defender of Tirah - Deceased Farlan soldier, Commander of the Swordmasters and Knight-Defender of Tirah Kiallas - Litse white-eye - Litse white-eye Kinna, Lady Ilail - Byoran advisor to d.u.c.h.ess Escral - Byoran advisor to d.u.c.h.ess Escral Kirl, Horsemistress Lay - Menin auxiliary, attached to the Cheme Third Legion - Menin auxiliary, attached to the Cheme Third Legion Kitar - G.o.ddess of Harvest and Fertility, member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon - G.o.ddess of Harvest and Fertility, member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon Kiyer (of the Deluge) - Aspect of Ushull, G.o.ddess of the Mountains, local to the Circle City - Aspect of Ushull, G.o.ddess of the Mountains, local to the Circle City Kobel - A veteran Harlequin - A veteran Harlequin Koteer - Demi-G.o.d and eldest brother of the Jesters, a son of Death - Demi-G.o.d and eldest brother of the Jesters, a son of Death Kurrest, Captain Jaim - Farlan solider, officer of the Tirah Palace Guard - Farlan solider, officer of the Tirah Palace Guard Lahk, General - Farlan white-eye, commander of the forces in Tirah and a marshal of the Tirah-Tebran border district - Farlan white-eye, commander of the forces in Tirah and a marshal of the Tirah-Tebran border district Larat - G.o.d of Magic & Manipulation, member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon - G.o.d of Magic & Manipulation, member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon Larim, Lord Shotein - Menin white-eye mage, Lord of the Hidden Tower and Chosen of Larat Menin white-eye mage, Lord of the Hidden Tower and Chosen of Larat Latiar, Captain Pinnail - Officer of the Ruby Tower Guard and noted duellist - Officer of the Ruby Tower Guard and noted duellist Lecha, Tachrenn Erach - Chetse legion-commander of the Ten Thousand - Chetse legion-commander of the Ten Thousand Legana - Farlan Mortal-Aspect, formerly devotee, of the Lady, G.o.ddess of Luck, and former agent of Chief Steward Lesarl Farlan Mortal-Aspect, formerly devotee, of the Lady, G.o.ddess of Luck, and former agent of Chief Steward Lesarl Lesarl, Chief Steward Fordan - Princ.i.p.al advisor to the Lord of the Farlan - Princ.i.p.al advisor to the Lord of the Farlan Les.h.i.+ - Farlan Ascet.i.te soldier, attached to Lord Isak's Personal Guard Farlan Ascet.i.te soldier, attached to Lord Isak's Personal Guard Litania (the Trickster) - Aspect of Larat, G.o.d of Magic & Manipulation - Aspect of Larat, G.o.d of Magic & Manipulation Lliot - Deceased G.o.d of All Waters and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon, whose domain was divided up among his five children: Inoth, Turist, Shoso, Vasle and Asenn - Deceased G.o.d of All Waters and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon, whose domain was divided up among his five children: Inoth, Turist, Shoso, Vasle and Asenn Lokan, Duke Shorin - Farlan n.o.bleman and ruler of Merlat - Farlan n.o.bleman and ruler of Merlat Lomin, d.u.c.h.ess Feya - Deceased Farlan n.o.blewoman, wife of Koren Lomin, mother to Duke Karlat Certinse, sister to Cardinal Certinse, Knight-Cardinal Certinse and Suzerain Tildek - Deceased Farlan n.o.blewoman, wife of Koren Lomin, mother to Duke Karlat Certinse, sister to Cardinal Certinse, Knight-Cardinal Certinse and Suzerain Tildek Lomin, Duke Belir Ankremer - Farlan n.o.bleman, b.a.s.t.a.r.d son of the previous Duke of Lomin - Farlan n.o.bleman, b.a.s.t.a.r.d son of the previous Duke of Lomin Lopir, General - Narkang general - Narkang general Luerce - Inhabitant of Byora and follower of Azaer - Inhabitant of Byora and follower of Azaer Malich, Cordein - Deceased necromancer from Embere - Deceased necromancer from Embere Marad, Private - Farlan soldier in the Palace Guard, and member of Lord Isak's Personal Guard - Farlan soldier in the Palace Guard, and member of Lord Isak's Personal Guard Maram Boatman - The mysterious ent.i.ty who patrols the River Maram between Ghain and Ghenna, the home of daemons - The mysterious ent.i.ty who patrols the River Maram between Ghain and Ghenna, the home of daemons Marn (ab Codor ab Veir) - A Harlequin - A Harlequin Mayel - A novice from Abbot Doren's monastery, native of Scree - A novice from Abbot Doren's monastery, native of Scree Mihn (ab Netren ab Felith) -Failed Harlequin, once Lord Isak's bodyguard and dubbed the Grave Thief by the witch of Llehden -Failed Harlequin, once Lord Isak's bodyguard and dubbed the Grave Thief by the witch of Llehden Mikiss, Koden - Deceased Menin army messenger, turned to vampirism by Zhia Vukotic - Deceased Menin army messenger, turned to vampirism by Zhia Vukotic Mochyd, High Chaplain - Farlan cleric. High Chaplain of the Farlan, head of the chaplain branch of the Cult of Nartis, G.o.d of Storms - Farlan cleric. High Chaplain of the Farlan, head of the chaplain branch of the Cult of Nartis, G.o.d of Storms Morghien - A drifter of Embere descent, known as the man of many spirits - A drifter of Embere descent, known as the man of many spirits Nai - Former acolyte to the deceased necromancer Isherin Purn - Former acolyte to the deceased necromancer Isherin Purn Nartis - G.o.d of the Night, Storms and Hunters. Patron of the Farlan tribe and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon - G.o.d of the Night, Storms and Hunters. Patron of the Farlan tribe and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon Orolay - Farlan blade-for-hire - Farlan blade-for-hire Osh, Hambalay - Mystic of Karkarn from Canar Fell, known as Brother Penitence - Mystic of Karkarn from Canar Fell, known as Brother Penitence Paen (ab Esor ab Finn) - Priestess of Death from the Harlequin clans - Priestess of Death from the Harlequin clans Pellisorn, Count - n.o.bleman from Aroth, head of the Arothan Honour Council - n.o.bleman from Aroth, head of the Arothan Honour Council Perforren, Captain Halier - Farlan officer of the Knights of the Temples, aide to the Knight-Cardinal Farlan officer of the Knights of the Temples, aide to the Knight-Cardinal Pettir, Swordmaster Korpel - Farlan soldier who succeeded Swordmaster Kerin as Commander of the Swordmasters and Knight-Defender of Tirah - Farlan soldier who succeeded Swordmaster Kerin as Commander of the Swordmasters and Knight-Defender of Tirah Poisonblade, Arlal - Elven a.s.sa.s.sin, a true Elf, untouched by the G.o.ds-imposed curse that warps their bodies Elven a.s.sa.s.sin, a true Elf, untouched by the G.o.ds-imposed curse that warps their bodies Poller, Unmen Ast - Resident priest in Kamfer's Ford, aligned to Death - Resident priest in Kamfer's Ford, aligned to Death Purn, Isherin - Deceased Menin necromancer, killed in Scree; once apprenticed to the necromancer Cordein Malich - Deceased Menin necromancer, killed in Scree; once apprenticed to the necromancer Cordein Malich Ralen, Sergeant Kyn - Farlan soldier in the Palace Guard, member of Lord Isak's Personal Guard - Farlan soldier in the Palace Guard, member of Lord Isak's Personal Guard Ranah, Suzerain - Farlan n.o.bleman - Farlan n.o.bleman Ranah, Scion Ventale - Farlan n.o.bleman - Farlan n.o.bleman Reshar, Count Eterai - Narkang n.o.bleman - Narkang n.o.bleman Rojak - Deceased minstrel originally from Embere who died in Scree, first among Azaer's disciples - Deceased minstrel originally from Embere who died in Scree, first among Azaer's disciples Ruhen - The name taken by Azaer as a mortal - The name taken by Azaer as a mortal Sapex, Heten - Menin soldier in the Cheme Third Legion - Menin soldier in the Cheme Third Legion Saroc, Suzerain Fir - Farlan n.o.bleman and member of the Brethren of the Sacred Teachings - Farlan n.o.bleman and member of the Brethren of the Sacred Teachings Sebe (Sebetin) - Deceased member of the Brotherhood - Deceased member of the Brotherhood Seliasei - Minor Aspect of Vasle, G.o.d of Rivers, who now inhabits Morghien - Minor Aspect of Vasle, G.o.d of Rivers, who now inhabits Morghien Selsetin, Suzerain Pelan - Deceased Farlan n.o.bleman, believed a follower of Malich Cordein - Deceased Farlan n.o.bleman, believed a follower of Malich Cordein Semar - Deceased Lord of the Farlan who designed and built the Tower of Semar - Deceased Lord of the Farlan who designed and built the Tower of Semar Sempes, Duke Faran - Farlan n.o.bleman and ruler of Perlir - Farlan n.o.bleman and ruler of Perlir Sen, Terolen - Narkang Army lieutenant and pupil of Hambalay Osh - Narkang Army lieutenant and pupil of Hambalay Osh Shaberale, Sergeant-at-Arms Sotonay (Shab) - Deceased Farlan soldier and weaponsmaster who trained Count Vesna - Deceased Farlan soldier and weaponsmaster who trained Count Vesna Shalstik - Elven prophet who predicted the return of the Last King - Elven prophet who predicted the return of the Last King Shanas - Young devotee of the Lady, G.o.ddess of Luck, from south of Aroth - Young devotee of the Lady, G.o.ddess of Luck, from south of Aroth Shanatin, Witchfinder Otei - Member of the Knights of the Temples from Akell, servant of Azaer - Member of the Knights of the Temples from Akell, servant of Azaer Sheredal, Spreader of the Frost - Aspect of Asenn, G.o.ddess of Rain and Snow - Aspect of Asenn, G.o.ddess of Rain and Snow s.h.i.+m (the b.a.s.t.a.r.d) - A man from Canar Thritt who, being partially immune to magic, can kill mages with a touch - A man from Canar Thritt who, being partially immune to magic, can kill mages with a touch s.h.i.+nir - Farlan Ascet.i.te agent attached to Lord Isak's Personal Guard - Farlan Ascet.i.te agent attached to Lord Isak's Personal Guard Shotir - G.o.d of Healing and Forgiveness. - G.o.d of Healing and Forgiveness.

Soldier, the - One of the five Aspects of Death known as the Reapers - One of the five Aspects of Death known as the Reapers Styrax, Scion Kohrad - Deceased Menin white-eye, son of Lord Styrax - Deceased Menin white-eye, son of Lord Styrax Styrax, Duke Kastan - White-eye Lord of the Menin - White-eye Lord of the Menin Tebran, Lady Anatay - Daughter of Suzerain Tebran - Daughter of Suzerain Tebran Tebran, Suzerain Kehed - Farlan n.o.bleman Farlan n.o.bleman Tebran, Scion Pannar - Deceased Farlan n.o.bleman, son of Kehed Tebran - Deceased Farlan n.o.bleman, son of Kehed Tebran Telasin Daemon-Touch (Captain Peragad Telasin) - former Knight of the Temples who is now partially possessed, by both a daemon and by an Aspect of Vrest, G.o.d of Beasts - former Knight of the Temples who is now partially possessed, by both a daemon and by an Aspect of Vrest, G.o.d of Beasts Telles, Unmen Atay - Deceased Farlan priestess of Death - Deceased Farlan priestess of Death Tenber, Suzerain - Narkang n.o.bleman Narkang n.o.bleman Thonal, King Emin - King of Narkang and the Three Cities - King of Narkang and the Three Cities Thonal, Gennay - Deceased elder sister of King Emin - Deceased elder sister of King Emin Thonal, Queen Oterness - Queen of Narkang and the Three Cities, a new mother - Queen of Narkang and the Three Cities, a new mother Timonas, Sergeant - Witchfinder of the Knights of the Temples from Akell - Witchfinder of the Knights of the Temples from Akell Tiniq - Farlan ranger, General Lahk's twin brother, member of Lord Isak's Personal Guard - Farlan ranger, General Lahk's twin brother, member of Lord Isak's Personal Guard Torl, Suzerain Karn - Farlan n.o.bleman and member of the Brethren of the Sacred Teachings - Farlan n.o.bleman and member of the Brethren of the Sacred Teachings Triena - G.o.ddess of Romantic Love and Fidelity, one of the three linked G.o.ddesses - with Etesia, G.o.ddess of l.u.s.t and Kantay, G.o.ddess of Longing - who together cover all love's aspects - G.o.ddess of Romantic Love and Fidelity, one of the three linked G.o.ddesses - with Etesia, G.o.ddess of l.u.s.t and Kantay, G.o.ddess of Longing - who together cover all love's aspects Tsatach - G.o.d of Fire and the Sun, patron of the Chetse tribe and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon - G.o.d of Fire and the Sun, patron of the Chetse tribe and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon Uresh, Colonel - Menin officer, Commander of the Cheme Third Legion - Menin officer, Commander of the Cheme Third Legion Ushull - G.o.ddess of the Mountains, Aspect of Belarannar - G.o.ddess of the Mountains, Aspect of Belarannar Vasle - G.o.d of Rivers and Inland Seas - G.o.d of Rivers and Inland Seas Veck, Cardinal - Farlan cleric, second only to the High Cardinal in the cult of Nartis - Farlan cleric, second only to the High Cardinal in the cult of Nartis Veil, Arin - Member of the Brotherhood - Member of the Brotherhood Vellern - G.o.d of Birds - G.o.d of Birds Vener, General Telith - Member of the Knights of the Temples and ruler of Raland - Member of the Knights of the Temples and ruler of Raland Venn (ab Teier ab Pirc) - Former Harlequin, now servant of Azaer - Former Harlequin, now servant of Azaer Veren - Deceased G.o.d of the Beasts and once Member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon, killed during the Great War - Deceased G.o.d of the Beasts and once Member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon, killed during the Great War Verliq, Arasay - Celebrated mage and academic, killed by Lord Styrax - Celebrated mage and academic, killed by Lord Styrax Vesna, Count Evanelial - Farlan n.o.bleman, celebrated soldier and Mortal-Aspect of Karkarn, one of Lord Isak's closest friends, affianced to Tila Introl - Farlan n.o.bleman, celebrated soldier and Mortal-Aspect of Karkarn, one of Lord Isak's closest friends, affianced to Tila Introl Vrest - G.o.d of the Beasts and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon, formerly an Aspect of Veren before Veren's death - G.o.d of the Beasts and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon, formerly an Aspect of Veren before Veren's death Vrill, Duke Anote - Menin white-eye general - Menin white-eye general Vukotic, Prince Koezh - Ruler of the Vukotic tribe, cursed with vampirism after the Last Battle Ruler of the Vukotic tribe, cursed with vampirism after the Last Battle Vukotic, Prince Vorizh - Younger brother of Koezh, cursed with vampirism after the Last Battle and subsequently driven insane - Younger brother of Koezh, cursed with vampirism after the Last Battle and subsequently driven insane Vukotic, Princess Zhia - Youngest of the Vukotic family, cursed with vampirism after the Last Battle - Youngest of the Vukotic family, cursed with vampirism after the Last Battle Wentersorn, Edelay - Mercenary battle-mage from Akell - Mercenary battle-mage from Akell Whisper - Farlan merchant and member of Chief Steward Lesarl's coterie of secret advisors Farlan merchant and member of Chief Steward Lesarl's coterie of secret advisors Wither Queen, the - One of the five Aspects of Death known as the Reapers - One of the five Aspects of Death known as the Reapers Xeliath - Yeetatchen white-eye; the Skull of Dreams is fused to her hand - Yeetatchen white-eye; the Skull of Dreams is fused to her hand Yeren, Colonel/Senior Penitent - Mercenary from Canar Thrit in the employ of Cardinal Certinse - Mercenary from Canar Thrit in the employ of Cardinal Certinse Yetah, Suzerain Kollen - Farlan n.o.bleman - Farlan n.o.bleman