Brindalles—Seriddan’s brother
Camaris-sá-Vinitta, Sir—John’s greatest knight, also known as “Camaris Benidrivis”
Dinivan—Scrollbearer, secretary to Lector Ranessin, killed in Sancellan Aedonitis
Domitis—bishop of Saint Sutrin’s cathedral in Erchester
Eneppa—Metessan kitchen woman, once called “Fuiri”
Elysia—mother of Usires Aedon, called “Mother of God”
Fluiren, Sir—knight of Sulian House, member of John’s Great Table
Gavanaxes—knight of Honsa Claves (Clavean House) for whom Camaris was squire
Hylissa—Miriamele’s mother, Elias’ wife, killed in Thrithings
Lavennin, Saint—patron saint of Spenit Island
Leobardis—Duke of Nabban, killed at Naglimund
Metessan House—Nabbanai noble house, blue crane emblem
Munshazou—Pryrates’ Naraxi serving woman
Nessalanta—Dowager Duchess, mother of Benigaris
Nuanni (Nuannis)—ancient Nabbanai sea god
Pasevalles—Brindalles’ young son
Pelippa, Saint—called “Pelippa of the Island”
Plesinnen Myrmenis—ancient scholar
Pryrates—priest, alchemist, wizard, Elias’ counselor
Ranessin—Lector of Mother Church, killed at Sancellan Aedonitis
Rhiappa, Saint—called “Rhiap” in Erkynland
Seriddan, Baron—Lord of Metessa, also known as “Seriddan Metessis”
Sulis, Lord—Nabbanai nobleman, former master of Hayholt, “Heron King,” also known as “The Apostate”
Thures—Aspitis’ young page
Usires Aedon—Aedonite religion’s Son of God
Varellan—youngest son of Leobardis and Nessalanta, Benigaris’ brother
Velligis—Lector of Mother Church
Xannasavin—Nabbanai court astrologer
Yistrin, Saint—saint linked to Simon’s birth-day
SITHI
Aditu, (no-Sa‘onserei)—daughter of Likimeya and Shima’onari; Jiriki’s sister
Amerasu y-Seriditu no‘e-Sa’onserei—mother of Ineluki, killed at Jao é-Tinukai’i, called “First Grandmother,” also known as “Amerasu Ship-Born”
Benayha (of Kemeritari)-famed Sithi poet and warrior
Briseyu Dawnfeather—Likimeya’s mother, wife of Hakatri
Cheka’iso—called “Amber-Locks,” member of Sithi clan
Chiya—member of Sithi clan, once resident of Asu’a Contemplation House—Sithi clan
Drukhi—son of Utuk‘ku and Ekimeniso, husband of Nenais’u
Gathering House—Sithi clan
Hakatri—Amerasu’s son, vanished into West
Ineluki—Amerasu’s son, killed at Asu’a, now Storm King
Initri—husband of Jenjiyana
Jenjiyana—wife of Initri, mother of Nenais’u, called “the Nightingale”
Jiriki (i-Sa‘onserei)—son of Likimeya and Shima’onari, brother of Aditu
Kendhraja’aro—uncle of Jiriki and Aditu
Kira’athu—Sitha healer
Kuroyi—called “the tall horseman,” master of High Anvi’janya, leader of Sithi clan
Likimeya (y-Briseyu no‘e-Sa’onserei)—mother of Jiriki and Aditu, called “Likimeya Moon-Eyes”
Mezumiiru—mistress of moon in Sithi legend Senditu—mother of Amerasu
Shi’iki—father of Amerasu
Shima‘onari—father of Aditu and Jiriki, killed at Jao é-Tinukai’i
Vindaomeyo—famed arrow-maker of Tumet’ai, called “the Fletcher”
Year-Dancing House—Sithi clan
Yizashi Grayspear—leader of Sithi clan
Zinjadu—of Kementari, called “Lore-Mistress”
QANLIC
Binabik (Binbiniqegabenik)—Scrollbearer, Singing Man of Qanuc, Simon’s friend
Chukku—legendary troll hero
Kikkasut—legendary king of birds
Nimsuk—Qanuc herder, one of Sisqi’s troop
Nunuuika—the Huntress
Ookequk—Scrollbearer, Binabik’s master
Qinkipa (of the Snows)—snow and cold goddess
Sedda—moon goddess
Sisqi (Sisqinanamook)—daughter of Herder and Huntress, Binabik’s betrothed
Snenneq—herd-chief of Lower Chugik
Uammannaq—the Herder
THRITHINGS-FOLK
Fikolmij—Vorzheva’s father, March-thane of Clan Mehrdon
Hotvig—High Thrithings randwarder, Josua’s man
Lezhdraka—Thrithings-man, mercenary chieftain
Ozhbern—High Thrithings-man
Ulgart—a mercenary captain from the Meadow Thrithing
Vorzheva—Josua’s wife, daughter of Fikolmij
PERDRUINESE
Charystra—landlady of Pelippa’s Bowl
Streáwe, Count—master of Perdruin
Tallistro, Sir—famous knight of John’s Great Table
Xorastra—Scrollbearer, first owner of Pelippa’s Bowl
WRANNAMEN
Buayeg—owner of “the spirit-hut” (Wrannaman fable)
He Who Always Steps on Sand—god
He Who Bends the Trees—wind god
Inihe Red-Flower—woman in Tiamak’s song
Nuobdig—Husband of the Fire Sister in Wrannaman legend
Rimihe—Tiamak’s sister
She Who Birthed Mankind—goddess
She Who Waits to Take All Back—death goddess
Shoaneg Swift-Rowing—man in Tiamak’s song
They Who Breathe Darkness—gods
They Who Watch and Shape—gods
Tiamak—Scrollbearer, herbalist
Tugumak—Tiamak’s father
Twiyah—Tiamak’s sister
Younger Mogahib—man of Tiamak’s village
NORNS
Akhenabi—spokesman at Naglimund
“Born-Beneath-Tzaaihta‘s-Stone”—one of Utuk’ku’s Talons
“Called-by-the-Voices”—one of Utuk’ku’s Talons
Ekimeniso Blackstaff—husband of Utuk’ku, father of Drukhi
Mezhumeyru—Norn version of “Mezumiiru”
Utuk’ku Seyt-Hamakha—Norn Queen, Mistress of Nakkiga
“Vein-of-Silverfire”—one of Utuk’ku’s Talons
OTHERS
Derra—a half-Thrithings child
Deornoth—a half-Thrithings child
Gan Itai—Niskie of Eadne Cloud
Geloe—a wise woman, called “Valada Geloë”
Imai-an—a dwarrow
Ingen Jegger—Black Rimmersman, huntsman of Utuk‘ku, killed at Jao éTinukai’i
Injar—Niskie clan living on Risa Island
Nin Reisu—Niskie of Emettin’s Jewel
Ruyan Ve—patriarch of Tinukeda’ya, called “The Navigator”
Sho-vennae—a dwarrow
Veng’a Sutekh—called “Duke of the Black Wind,” one of the Red Hand
Yis-fidri—a dwarrow, Yis-hadra’s husband, master of the Pattern Hall
Yis-hadra—a dwarrow, Yis-fidri’s wife, mistress of the Pattern Hall
PLACES
Anvi‘janya—place of Kuroyi’s dwelling, also known as “Hidden” or “High” Anvi’janya
Ballacym—walled town on outskirts of Hernysadharc territory
Bradach Tor—high peak in Grianspog Mountains
Bregshame—small town on River Road between Stanshire and Falshire
Cathyn Dair, by Silversea—Hernystiri town from Miriamele’s song
Cavern of Rending—where Talons of Utuk’ku are trained
Chamul Lagoon—a place in Kwanitupul
Chasu Yarinna—town built around keep, just northeast of Onestrine Pass in Nabban
Elvritshalla—Isgrimnur’s ducal seat in Rimmersgard
Falshire—wool—harvesting city in Erkynland, devastated by Fengbald
Fiadhcoille—forest southeast of Nad Mull
ach, also known as “Stagwood”
Fire Garden—tiled open space on Sesuad’ra
Frasilis Valley—valley east of Onestrine Pass (other side of pass from Commeis Valley)
Garwynswold—small town on River Road between Stanshire and Falshire
Gratuvask—Rimmersgard river, runs past Elvritshalla
Grenamman—island in Bay of Firannos
Hall of Five Staircases—chamber in Asu’a where Briseyu died
Harcha—island in Bay of Firannos
Hasu Vale—valley in Erkynland
Hekhasór—former Sithi territory, called “Hekhasór of the Black Earth”
House of Waters—Sithi building on Sesuad’ra Khandia—a lost and fabled land
Kiga’rasku—waterfall beneath Stormspike, called “the Tearfall”
Leavetaking House—Sithi building on Sesuad‘ra, later center of Josua’s exile court (Sithi name: “Sesu-d’asu”)
M’yin Azoshai—Sithi name for Hern’s Hill, location of Hernysadharc
Maa’sha—hilly former territory of Sithi
Mezutu’a—the Silverhome, abandoned Sithi and dwarrow city beneath Grianspog
Mount Den Haloi—mountain from Book of the Aedon where God created world
Narazi—island in Bay of Firannos
Observatory, The—domed Sithi building on Sesuad’ra
Onestrine Pass—pass between two Nabbanai valleys, site of many battles
Peat Barge Quay—dock in Kwanitupul
Peja’ura—former forested home of Sithi, called “cedar-mantled”
Pulley Road—road in Stanshire
Risa—island in Bay of Firannos
Shisae’ron—broad meadow valley, once Sithi territory
Si‘injan’dre Cave—place of Drukhi’s confinement after Nenais’u’s death
Soakwood Road—a major thoroughfare of Stanshire Spenit—island in Bay of Firranos
Taig Road—road leading through Hernysadharc, also known as “Tethtain’s Way”
Venyha Do‘sae—original home of Sithi, Norns, Tinukeda’ya, called “The Garden”
Vinitta—Island in Bay of Firannos
Wealdhelm—range of hills in Erkynland
Ya Mologi—(“Cradle Hill”) highest point in Wran, legendary creation spot
Yakh Huyeru—(“Hall of Trembling”) cavern beneath Stormspike
Yasirá—Sithi sacred meeting place
CREATURES
Bukken—Rimmersgard name for diggers, also called “Boghanik” by trolls
Cat—a gray (in this case) and undistinguished quadruped
Diggers—small, manlike subterranean creatures
Ghants—chitinous Wran-dwelling creatures
Giants—large, shaggy, manlike creatures
Drochnathair—Hernystiri name for dragon Hidohebhi, slain by Ineluki and Hakatri
Homefinder—Simon’s mare
Hunën—Rimmersgard name for giants Igjarjuk—ice-dragon of Urmsheim
Kilpa—manlike marine creatures
Niku’a—Ingen Jegger’s chief hound, bred in kennels of Stormspike
Oruks—fabulous water monsters
Qantaqa—Binabik’s wolf companion, mount, and friend
Shurakai—fire-drake slain beneath Hayholt whose bones make up the Dragonbone Chair
Vildalix—Deornoth’s horse
Vinyafod—Josua’s horse
Water-wights-fabulous water monsters
THINGS
A-Genay’asu—(“Houses of Traveling Beyond”) places of mystical power and significance
Aedontide—holy time celebrating birth of Usires Aedon
“Badulf and the Straying Heifer”—a song Simon tries to sing to Miriamele
Battle of Clodu Lake—battle John fought against Thrithings-men, also known as “Battle of the Lake-lands” “Bishop’s Wagon, The”—a Jack Mundwode song
Boar and Spears—emblem of Guthwulf of Utanyeat
Breathing Harp, The—Master Witness in Stormspike
Bright-Nail-sword of Prester John, formerly called “Minneyar,” containing nail from the Holy Tree and finger-bone of Saint Eahlstan
“By Greenwade’s Shore ”—song sung at Bonfire Night on Sesuad’ra
Cellian—Camaris’ horn, made from dragon Hidohebhi’s tooth. (Original name: “Ti-tuno”)
Citril—root for chewing, grown in south
Cockindrill—Northern word for “crocodile”
Conqueror Star—a comet, ominous star
Day of Weighing-Out—Aedonite day of final judgment
Door of the Ransomer—seal of confession
Du Svardenvyrd—near-mythical prophetic book by Nisses
Falcon, The—Nabbanai constellation
Fifty Families—Nabbanai noble houses
Floating Castle, The—famous monument on Warinsten
Frayja’s Fire—Erkynlandish winter flower
Gardenborn, The—all who came from Venyha Do’sae
Good Peasant—character from the proverbs of the Book of Aedon
Gray Coast—part of the shent board
Gray-cap-mushroom
Great Swords-Bright-Nail, Sorrow, and Thorn
Great Table—John’s assembly of knights and heroes
Green Column, The—Master Witness in Jhiná T’seneí
Hare, The—Erkynlandish constellation name
Harrow’s Eve—Octander 30, day before “Soul’s Day”
Hesitancy, a—Norn spell
High King’s Ward—protection of High King over countries of Osten Ard
Hunt-wine—Qanuc liquor
Indreju—Jiriki’s witchwood sword
Juya’ha—Sithi art: pictures made of woven cords
Kei-vishaa—Substance used by Gardenborn to make enemies drowsy and weak
Kingfisher, The—Nabbanai constellation
Kvalnir—Isgrimnur’s sword
Lobster, The—Nabbanai constellation
Mansa Nictalis—Night ceremony of Mother Church
Market Hall—a domed building in central Kwanitupul
Mist Lamp—a Witness, brought out of Tumet’ai by Amerasu
Mixis the Wolf—Nabbanai constellation
Mockfoil—a flowering herb
Muster of Anitulles—Imperatorial battle-muster from Golden Age of Nabban
Navigator’s Trust—Niskie pledge to protect their ships at all cost
Night Heart—Sitha star-name
Ocean Indefinite and Eternal—Niskie term for ocean crossed by Gardenborn
Oldest Tree—Witchwood tree growing in Asu’a
One Who Fled, The—Aedonite euphemism for the Devil
Pact of Sesuad’ra—agreement of Sithi and Norn to part
Pool of Three Depths, The—Master Witness in Asu’a
Prise’a—“Ever—fresh,” a favorite flower of Sithi
Quickweed—Wran herb
Rabbit-nose—mushroom
Red knifebill—Wran bird
Rhao iye-Sama‘an—the Master Witness at Sesuad’ra, called the “Earth-Drake’s Eye”
Rhynn’s Cauldron—Hernystiri battle-summoner
Rite of Quickening—Qanuc Spring ceremony
Saint Granis’ Day—a holy day
Saint Rhiappa’s—a cathedral in Kwanitupul
Sand Beetle, The—Wran name for constellation
Serpent, The—Nabbanai constellation
Shadow-mastery—Norn magics
Shard, The—Master Witness in Mezutu’a
Shent—a Sithi game of socializing and strategy
Snatch-the-feather—Wran gambling game
Sorrow—Elias’ sword, a gift from Ineluki the Storm King
Speakfire, The—Master Witness in Hikehikayo
Spinning Wheel—Erkynlandish name for constellation
Sugar-bulb—Wran tree
Tarbox, The—inn at Falshire
Tethtain’s Axe—sunk in the heart of a beech tree in famous Hernystiri tale
Thorn—black star-sword of Camaris
Ti-tuno—Camaris’ horn, made from dragon’s tooth, also known as “Cellian”
Tree, The—(or “Holy Tree,” or “Execution Tree”) symbol of Usires Aedon’s execution
Twistgrass—Wran plant
Uncharted, The—subject of Niskie oath
Wailing Stone—dolmen above Hasu Vale
Wedge and Beetle, The—Stanshire inn
Wind Festival—Wrannaman celebration
Winged Beetle, The—Nabbanai constellation
Winged dolphin—emblem of Streáwe of Perdruin
Wintercap—Erkynlandish winter flower
“Woman from Nabban”—one of Sangfugol’s songs
“Wormglass”—Hernystiri name for certain old mirrors
Yellow Tinker—Wran plant
Yrmansol—tree of Erkynlandish Maia-day celebration
Yuvenis’ Throne—Nabbanai constellation
Knuckle Bones—Binabik’s auguring tools.
Patterns include:
Wingless Bird
Fish-Spear
The Shadowed Path
Torch at the Cave-Mouth
Balking Ram
Clouds in the Pass
The Black Crevice
Unwrapped Dart
Circle of Stones
Mountains Dancing
WORDS AND PHRASES
QANUC
Henimaatuq! Ea kup!—“Beloved friend! You’re here!”
Inij koku na siqqasa min taq—“When we meet again, that will be a good day.”
Iq ta randayhet suk biqahuc—“Winter is not being the time for naked swimming.”
Mindunob inik yat—“My home will be your tomb.”
Nenit, henimaatuya—“Come on, friends.”
Nihut—“Attack”
Shummuk—“Wait”
Ummu Bok—“Well done!” (roughly)
SITHI
A y‘ei g’eisu! Yas’a pripurna jo-shoi!—“You cowardly ones! The waves would not carry you!”
A-Genay’asu—“Houses of Traveling Beyond”
Hikeda’ya—“Cloud Children”: Norns
Hikka Staja—“Arrow Bearer”
Hikka Ti-tuno—“Bearer of Ti-tuno”
M’yon rashí—(Sithi) “Breakers of Things”
Sinya‘a du-n’sha é-d’treyesa inro—“May you find the light that shines above the bow”