The Unwilling Accomplice (Book 5) (24 page)

Deadly Sins: an assassin-for-hire who is employed by Percy as a bodyguard. He uses a unique dagger in battle, and can appear and disappear at will.

Diluvian bees: originated in the north where they had to be hearty against the giant bears. Their honey is very sticky and traps any thief in their giant combs where they are stung to death.

Dirth (city): the capital city of the region of the same name. It is located in the center of the region in a sunken hole to the east of a wide swath of marshland. The streets and the castle are a labyrinthine mess built up over several generations of poor planning.

Dirth (region): a region in the northwest of the continent and located to the north of the Sterning region. It is inhabited by dwarves and ruled by royalty. The south of the region is a rocky mountain range while the interior is primarily a stinking marshland infamous for its smells.

Dirth beetle: a large beetle from the Dirth region. It is capable of releasing large amounts of stinking fumes that leave a grown human incapacitated.

Dirth worms: delicacy of the Dirth region. Eaten like spaghetti when they aren't trying to wriggle off one's plate.

Dueling Grounds: the area in the city of Crutchen where disputes of honor are settled among the elves.

Feora Library: the ancient library of the elves in which all their wisdom is stored. The Library lies in the city of Crutchen.

Fluffy: an abandoned cantankus who is befriended by Fred. He becomes the boy's loyal steed and they are aided in their riding by the magical collars created by Canto.

Fred: a former serf and current castor who was dragged from his former life through Ned's meddling. He now learns the art of castoring from Ned and uses an enchanted staff to perform his magic. He owns a cantankus by the name of Fluffy, and has a close affection for Pat.

Galaron: an ancient city ruled over by the royal family of the same name. It lies in a valley with hills to the north, east, and west. To the northeast lies the Valley of the King where a great battle occurred between Galaron and its enemies. It resides in the region of Sterning, and the city is located in the south of that area. The city of Tramadore to the east is its closest neighbor and ally.

History Book: a legendary tome said to contain all the history of the elves. It lies in the Feora Library in the city of Crutchen.

John Birch: brother from the Temple of Phaeton and one of the men who helped raise Pat. His superior is High Priest Josiah Hathorne.

Josiah Hathorne: High Priest of Phaeton at the Temple of Phaeton and one of the men who helped raise Pat. He is the superior to Brother John Birch.

Lapita Duel: translates from the Elvish to mean Danger Duel. Contrary to the common bloodless duels between friends and acquaintances, the Lapita Duel is finished not when a combatant is struck but when a combatant gives up. Thus the aim is to harm and disarm the opponent until they acquiesce.

Ned: an old castor with a long history of traveling the world. He was once known as Edwin. At one time he traveled with a young man by the name of Cedric Osgood.

Patricia (Pat): a young girl who's real name is Elsa Lamikan. She is a knight of the Priests of Phaeton, and was prophesied to take control of the army of Galaron and marry a dead man. With the city destroyed, she now follows Ned to avenge Galaron against Canavar. She avoids the topic of marrying a dead man.

Percival Clavier: known as Percy. He is the son of the traitor of the city of Tramadore, Lord Sturgeon, and wishes to make amends by traveling with the companions. He uses a sword in battle.

Peter Lee: a sea captain known for his superior sailing abilities. He is a regular seller of goods in the port of the elven city of Crutchen.

Priests of Phaeton (dark): those priests who follow the teachings of the destructive powers of Phaeton, the god of fire and reigning religion on the continent. They are known to perform human sacrifices and ritual cannibalism.

Priests of Phaeton (light): those priests who follow the teachings of the healing powers of Phaeton, the god of fire and reigning religion on the continent. The priests fostered Pat and protected her until Ned took her to Galaron for her coronation as leader of the Galaron army.

Ralcott: a region in the south central of the continent with its capital located at Tramadore. The region is long and narrow, and is abutted by the Sterning region to the northwest and the Caston region to the northeast. It is inhabited by humans.

Ransan Hawain: close cousin to Telana and Theowin Hawain, and master of the port of Crutchen. He dislikes anyone who is not an elf.

Region Stones: boulder-sized stones placed in each region on the continent by ancient castors. Over time they have absorbed the essence of the people and environment of that region. Lord Canavar uses them for his own dark purposes and unleashes the negative forces of the regions on their inhabitants. It is unknown how the stones are activated, or what purpose Canavar intends for them.

Ruth: a female gargoyle and daughter of the leader of the gargoyle clan, Sampson. Their clan hid themselves beneath Galaron for fifty years to avoid the genocidal intentions from the royal family of Galaron. She owes a life-debt to Pat and Fred for their saving her life.

Salaron: the name of both the plains and bridge that divide the regions of Ralcott and Sterning, the former to the southeast and the latter to the north. The bridge crosses over the Greater Conchero River. The Lesser Conchero River is a small creek that runs from the city of Tramadore westward to join the Greater Conchero just above Salaron Bridge.

Sterning: a region ruled over by the royal family of the city of Galaron. The region is located in the western part of the continent and is northwest of the city of Tramadore. The region abuts the Tramadore region to its southeast, and the Dirth region to its north. It is inhabited by humans.

Telana Hawain: princess of the city of Elven city of Crutchen and daughter to King Theowin Hawain. She owns a hawk by the name of Anduvis. Her cousin is Ransan Hawain.

Theowin Hawain: king of the Elven city of Crutchen, and father to Telana. He is several thousand years old and rules the city with a gentle hold. His cousin is Ransan Hawain.

Tramadore (city): a large city in the western central of the Ralcott region ruled by the family of the same name. The family refer to themselves as lords rather than kings, and rule by popular majority. The castle and defensive walls were hewn from a stone mountain by the ancestors of the inhabitants. The city is famous for its Uncomfortable Chair and the prophecy attached to it.

Valum snake: a creature of extreme lethargy who's body contains a chemical capable of rendering a human unconscious for up to 4 hours.