He blinked at her. Just a moment before, he’d been sure she was dead. “How?” he gasped.
Her cheek still in the rough grass, she smiled at him. “One of Clan Liath should know better. You cannot kill the winter. At least, not for long.”
His heart thudded in his chest, and something cold and all too familiar hit his cheek.
Snow.
THE STORY CONTINUES IN BOOK FOUR, QUEEN OF WANDS.
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Glossary
A
Àed (ay-add)- a conjurer of some renown, also known as “The Mountebank”
Anders (ahn-durs)- a young, archive scholar.
Arthryn (are-thrin)- alleged Alderman of Sormyr. Seen by few.
B
Bannock- unleavened loaf of bread, often sweetened with honey.
Bladdered- drunk
Boobrie- large, colorful, bird-like Faie that lures travelers away from the path.
Branwen (bran-win)- a young, archive scholar.
C
Cavari- prominent clan of the Dair Leanbh.
Ceàrdaman (see-air-duh-maun)- The Craftspeople, often referred to as Travelers. Believed to be Faie in origin.
À Choille Fala (ah choi-le-uh fall-ah)- The Blood Forest. Either a refuge or prison for the Faie.
Ceilidh (kay-lee)- A festival, often involving dancing and a great deal of whiskey.
D
Dair Leanbh (dare lan-ub)- Oak Child. Proper term for a race of beings with affinity for the earth. Origins unknown.
Dram- a small unit of liquid measure, often referring to whiskey.
Dullahan (doo-la-han)- Headless riders of the Faie. Harbingers of death.
F
Finnur (fin-uh)- member of Clan Cavari.
G
Garenoch (gare-en-och)- small, southern burgh. A well-used travel stop.
Geancanach (gan-can-och)- small, mischievous Faie with craggy skin and bat-like wings. Travel in Packs.
Glen- narrow, secluded valley.
Gray City- See Sormyr
Grogoch (grow-gok)- smelly Faie covered in red hair, roughly the size of a child. Impervious to heat and cold.
Gwrtheryn (gweir-thare-in)- Alderman of Garenoch. Deathly afraid of Faie.
H
Haudin (hah-din)- roughly built homes, often seen in areas of lesser wealth.
I
Iseult (ee-sult)- allegedly the last living member of Uí Neíd.
K
Kai- escort of the Gray Lady.
Keiren (kigh-rin)- daughter of the Mountebank. Whereabouts unknown.
L
Liaden (lee-ay-din)- the Gray Lady.
M
Meirleach (myar-lukh)- word in the old tongue meaning thief.
Merrows- water dwelling Faie capable of taking the shape of sea creatures. Delight in luring humans to watery deaths.
Midden- garbage.
Migris- one of the Great Cities, and also a large trade port.
Muntjac- small deer.
N
Neeps- turnips.
O
Óengus (on-gus)- a notorious bounty hunter.
P
Pooks- also known as Bucca, small Faie with both goat and human features. Nocturnal.
Port Ainfean (ine-feen)- a medium-sized fishing port along the River Cair, a rumored haven for smugglers.
R
Reiver (ree-vur)- borderland raiders.
S
Sand Road- travel road beginning in Felgram and spanning all the way to Migris.
Scunner- an insult referring to someone strongly disliked.
Sgal (skal)- a strong wind.
Sgain Dubh (skee-an-doo)- a small killing knife, carried by roguish characters.
Slàinte (slawn-cha)- a toast to good health.
Sormyr (sore-meer)- one of the Great Cities, also known as the Gray City.
T
Travelers- see Ceàrdaman.
Trow- large Faie resembling trees. Rumored to steal children.
U
Uí Néid (ooh ned)- previously one of the great cities, now nothing more than a ruin.
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