Book 4 Glossary

spirit of fire tricked by Gar in the beginning, trapped withing the body of Gwenatera, the fire queen.

One of the commanders of the elite Red Guard responsible to protect the red kailu masters in Luflina and a favorite of the Master of Arms; name means ‘strong arm.’

ancient red aperu living in Aperkolu, referred to as Gar’s pet, although she holds no allegiance to him.

one of the leaders of the kortexi faction that wants Blakstar to become Wesento; cousin to Nepawon Spornasen (mothers are sisters); name means ‘protector of the young who defends against the old.’

red kailu Master of the Arcane, second to the Magsamel, brother to Pulufi and Melufa; name means ‘body filled with desire.’

one of the kara working for Madam Melaine in Belford; name means, politely, ‘one who gives good sex.’

red kailu master who becomes Motodu after Melbarth’s rod rejects the morgle, carries Sutugno to Xythrax; name means ‘body pleasure.’

red kailu Master of Arms; name means ‘master of pleasure.’

name of the fortress of the red kailum, across the harbor from Belford; it means “pleasure bed.”

title given to the ruler of the red kailum; name means ‘the greatest one.’

black maghi master, sister of Krelufi and Pulufi; name means ‘strong desire.’

one of the leaders of the kortexi faction that wants Blakstar to become Wesento; cousin to Kenawon Gwendalto (mothers are sisters); name means ‘protector of the new who strikes against the old.’

one of the leaders of the kortexi faction that wants Blakstar caught and executed; name means ‘protecting against new, foolish knowledge.’

Tevvy’s rival in the Guild at Rykelle; name means ‘foul mouse.’

red kailu Master of Nekerpum, brother of Krelufi and Melufa; name means ‘foul pleasure’

Guildmaster of the thieves of Rykelle; name means ‘putrid mouse’

conifer trees that grow hundreds of feet in height and live for several millennia found only in the Reuthowen; the bark and wood of these trees is reddish in color; the northernmost section of the forest, closest to the desert, was turned to stone when Aperkolu formed and erupted for the first time 2039.

ancient forest north of the Wolpoti swamp, trees are mostly giant reuthoderum.

themen chief of all tribes; name means “stone hard.”

creatures inhabiting the Desert of Thruplar who attack anyone using elemental forces; they swim through the sand and are distant cousins of the negumflum and aperum; rumor says that they can grow up to thirty feet in length.

kailu of legend who disappeared in the Stoinowen, believed to be still living; her name means “one who looks after the health of, or brings about health or wholeness–a complete healer.”

one of the leaders of the kortexi faction that wants Blakstar caught and executed; name means ‘sword of the elders who defends against the foolish.’

scout friend of Reena; name means ‘strong bough.’

chief messenger of the Third Company’s command squad, Seventh Legion; name means ‘strong runner.’

device created by red kailum and used by karam to enhance the pleasure of both parties during copulation.

words of command used by Thalamar to open the shield surrounding his tower; uses time, light, and Void.

striking hand; creates a fist-shaped force that punches with the force of a potiethro; uses air and Void.

“burning hand,” causes the hand(s) to be surrounded by flames; uses fire.

aura of protection; creates a cocoon of water that protects against harm or injury, also speeds the healing process; uses water and time.

causes the object named, in this case, a chair, to fly as directed by the maghi; uses air, time, and Void.

causes a bolt of lightning which, in this case, strikes the eyes of the enemy; can substitute other body parts, or as Thalamar, at a group: –atromaghem-rudhakailum, “black maghem and red kailum; only the chosen and the Founders have sufficient teka power to use the orthek in this way; uses air and fire.

creates a binding teka rope that connects the maghi to an object chosen by the tekson; uses air and time.