Wiclaf-former First Hammerman killed by Fire Dancers Zebediah-a Hayholt scullion, called "Fat Zebediah"

HERNYSTIRI.

Airgad Oakheart-famous Hernystiri hero Arnoran-minstrel Bagba-cattle G.o.d Brynioch of the Skies-sky G.o.d Bulychlinn-fisherman in old story who caught a demon in his nets Cadrach-ec-Crannhyr-monk of indeterminate Order, also known as "Padreic"

Caihwye-young mother Craobhan-called "Old," adviser to Hernystiri royal house Croich, House-a Hernystiri clan Cuamh Earthdog-earth G.o.d Deanagha of the Brown Eyes-Hernystiri G.o.ddess, daughter of Rhynn Diawen-scryer Earb, House-a Hernystiri clan Eoin-ec-Cluias-legendary Hernystiri harper Eolair-Count of Nad Mullach Feurgha-Hernystiri woman, captive of Fengbald Frethis of Cuihmne-Hernystiri scholar Gullaighn-escaped Fire Dancer Gwynna-Eolair's cousin and castellaine Gwythinn-Maegwin's brother, Lluth's son Hern-founder of Hernystir Inahwen-Lluth's third wife Lach, House-a Hernystiri clan Lluth-King, father of Maegwin and Gwythinn Llythinn-King, Lluth's father, uncle of John's wife Ebekah Maegwin-Princess, daughter of Lluth Mathan-G.o.ddess of household, wife of Murhagh One-Arm Mircha-rain G.o.ddess, wife of Brynioch Murhagh One-Arm-war G.o.d, husband of Mathan Penemhwye-Maegwin's mother, Lluth's first wife Rhynn of the Cauldron-a G.o.d Siadreth-Caihwye's infant son Sinnach-prince of Hernystir, also known as "The Red Fox"

Tethtain-former master of the Hayholt, "Holly King"

RIMMERSMEN.

Dror-storm G.o.d Dypnir-one of Ule's band Einskaldir-Isgrimnur's man, killed in forest Elvrit-first Osten Ard king of Rimmersmen Fingil Bloodfist-first human master of Hayholt, "b.l.o.o.d.y King"

Frekke Grayhair-Isgrimnur's man, killed at Naglimund Gutrun-d.u.c.h.ess, Isgrimnur's wife Hengfisk-Hoderundian priest, Elias' cupbearer Hjeldin-Fingil's son, "Mad King"

Ikferdig-third Hayholt ruler, "Burned King"

Isgrimnur-Duke of Elvritshalla, Gutrun's husband Isorn-son of Isgrimnur and Gutrun Jarnauga-Scrollbearer, killed at Naglimund Nisse-(Nisses) author of Du Svardenvyrd Skali-Thane of Kaldskryke, called "Sharp-nose"

Sludig-Isgrimnur's man Trestolt-Jarnauga's father Ule Frekkeson-leader of renegade band of Rimmersmen, son of Frekke NABBANAI.

Aspitis Preves-Earl of Drina and Eadne Benigaris-Duke of Nabban, son of Leobardis and Nessalanta Benidrivis-first duke under John, father of Camaris and Leobardis Brindalles-Seriddan's brother Camaris-sa-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 G.o.d"

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 n.o.ble house, blue crane emblem Munshazou-Pryrates' Naraxi serving woman Nessalanta-Dowager d.u.c.h.ess, mother of Benigaris Nuanni (Nuannis)-ancient Nabbanai sea G.o.d 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 n.o.bleman, former master of Hayholt, "Heron King," also known as "The Apostate"

Thures-Aspitis' young page Usires Aedon-Aedonite religion's Son of G.o.d 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-Senditu no'e-Sa'onserei-mother of Ineluki, killed at Jao e-Tinukai'i, called "First Grandmother," also known as "Amerasu Ship-Born"

Benayha (of Kementari)-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 e-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"

QANUC.

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 G.o.ddess Sedda-moon G.o.ddess 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 Pelippa's Bowl Lenti-Streawe's servant, called "Avi Stetto"

Streawe, Count-master of Perdruin Tallistro, Sir-famous knight of John's Great Table Xorastra-Scrollbearer, first owner of Pelippa's Bowl Pelippa's Bowl WRANNAMEN.

Buayeg-owner of "the spirit-hut" (Wrannaman fable) He Who Always Steps on Sand-G.o.d He Who Bends the Trees-wind G.o.d 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-G.o.ddess She Who Waits to Take All Back-death G.o.ddess Shoaneg Swift-Rowing-man in Tiamak's song They Who Breathe Darkness-G.o.ds They Who Watch and Shape-G.o.ds 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 "Mezumiira"

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 Eadne Cloud Geloe-a wise woman, called "Valada Geloe"

Imai-an-a dwarrow Ingen Jegger-Black Rimmersman, huntsman of Utuk'ku, killed at Jao eTinukai'i Injar-Niskie clan living on Risa Island Nin Reisu-Niskie of Emettin's Jewel 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 Pa.s.s in Nabban Elvritshalla-Isgrimnur's ducal seat in Rimmersgard Falshire-wool-harvesting city in Erkynland, devastated by Fengbald Fiadhcoille-forest southeast of Nad Mullach, also known as "Stagwood"

Fire Garden-tiled open s.p.a.ce on Sesuad'ra Frasilis Valley-valley east of Onestrine Pa.s.s (other side of pa.s.s 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 Hekhasor-former Sithi territory, called "Hekhasor of the Black Earth" Sithi territory, called "Hekhasor 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 G.o.d created world Naraxi-island in Bay of Firannos Observatory, The-domed Sithi building on Sesuad'ra Onestrine Pa.s.s-pa.s.s 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-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 Yasira-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 creature Giants-large, s.h.a.ggy, manlike creatures Drochnathair-Hernystiri name for dragon Hidohebhi, slain by Ineluki and Hakatri Homefinder-Simon's mare Hunen-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 Vnyafod-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 Lakelands"

"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 Sh.o.r.e"-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 c.o.c.kindrill-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 n.o.ble 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 a.s.sembly of knights and heroes Green Column, The-Master Witness in Jhina T'senei 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-Hemystiri 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 s.n.a.t.c.h-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 Twistgra.s.s-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 Streawe of Perdruin Wintercap-Erkynlandish winter flower "Woman from Nabban"-one of Sangfugol's songs "Wormgla.s.s"-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 Pa.s.s 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."

Mindun.o.b 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 rashi-(Sithi) "Breakers of Things"

Sinya'a du-n'sha e-d'treyesa inro-"May you find the light that shines above the bow"

Sudhoda'ya-"Sunset Children": Mortals Sumy'asu-"Fifth House"

Tinukeda'ya-"Ocean Children": Niskies and dwarrows Venyha s'ahn!-"By the Garden!"

Zida'ya-"Dawn Children": Sithi NABBANAI.

a prenteiz-"Take him!" or "At him!"

Duos preterate!-"G.o.d preserve"

Duos Simpetis-"Merciful G.o.d"

Em Wulstes Duos-"By G.o.d's will"

Matra sa Duos-"Mother of G.o.d"

Otillenaes-"Tools"

Soria-"Sister"

Ulimor Camaris? Veveis?-"Lord Camaris? You live?"

HERNYSTIRI.

Goirach citagh!-"Foolish (or mad) girl!"

Moiheneg-"between" or "empty place" (a neutral ground) Smearech fleann-"dangerous book"

RIMMERSPAKK.

Vad es ... Uf nammen Hott, vad es ... ?-"What? In the name of G.o.d, what?"

OTHER.

Azha she'she t'chako, urun she'she bhabekro ... Mudhul samat'ai. Jabbak s'era memekeza sanayha-z'a ... Ninyek she'she, hamut 'tke agrazh'a s'era ye ..."-(Nom song) means Something Very Unpleasant Shu'do-tkzayha!-(Norn) "mortals" (var. of Sithi "Sudhoda'ya") S'h'rosa-(Dwarrow) Vein of stone A GUIDE TO p.r.o.nUNCIATION.

ERKYNLANDISH.

Erkynlandish names are divided into two types, Old Erkynlandish (O.E.) and Warinstenner. Those names which are based on types from Prester John's native island of Warinsten (mostly the names of castle servants or John's immediate family) have been represented as variants on Biblical names (Elias-Elijah, Ebekah-Rebecca, etc.) Old Erkynlandish names should be p.r.o.nounced like modern English, except as follows:

a-always ah, ah, as in "father" as in "father"

ae-ay of "say" of "say"

c-k as in "keen"

e-ai as in "air," except at the end of names, when it is also sounded, but with an as in "air," except at the end of names, when it is also sounded, but with an eh eh or or uh uh sound, i.e., Hruse-"Rooz-uh" sound, i.e., Hruse-"Rooz-uh"

ea-sounds as a a in "mark," except at beginning of word or name, where it has the same value as in "mark," except at beginning of word or name, where it has the same value as ae ae g-always hard g, as in "glad"

h-hard h h of "help" of "help"

i-short i i of "in" of "in"

j-hard j j of "jaw" of "jaw"

o-long but soft o, o, as in "orb" as in "orb"

u-oo sound of "wood," never sound of "wood," never yoo yoo as in "music" as in "music"

HERNYSTIRI.

The Hernystiri names and words can be p.r.o.nounced in largely the same way as the O.E., with a few exceptions: th-always the th th in "other," never as in "thing" in "other," never as in "thing"