The Children of Wrath

by Mickey Zucker Reichert

  Appendices

  WESTERNERS

  Béarnides

  Abran (AH-bran)—previous minister of foreign affairs; killed in the elfin purge

  Aerean (AIR-ee-an)—current minister of internal affairs; previously a renegade leader

  Aranal (Ar-an-ALL)—a previous king

  Aron (AHR-inn)—the Sage’s apprentice

  Avisha (A-VEESH-a)—Zoenya’s third husband; an ancient king by marriage

  Baltraine (BAL-trayn)—previous prime minister; deceased

  Baran (BAYR-in)—an ancient guard captain who served King Sterrane

  Baynard (BAY-nard)—an ex-soldier, turned renegade. Distant descendent of Baran

  Charletha (Shar-LEETH-a)—previous minister of livestock, gardens, and food; killed in the elfin purge

  Chaveeshia (Sha-VEE-sha)—current minister of local affairs

  Dalen (DAY-linn)—a cooper; a renegade

  Davian (DAY-vee-an)—current prime minister; previous leader of the renegades

  Denevier (Dih-NEV-ee-er)—minister assigned to relay Knight-Captain Kedrin’s orders from prison

  Ethylyn (ETH-ell-in)—King Kohleran’s daughter; killed during the second staff-test

  Fachlaine (FATCH-layne)—King Kohleran’s granddaughter; deceased

  Fahrthran (FAR-thrin)—minister of internal affairs; descendant of Arduwyn; killed in the elfin purge

  Fevrin (FEV-rinn)—a past sage; served Xanranis

  Franstaine (FRAN-stayn)—current minister of household affairs; in-law uncle of Helana

  Friago (Free-YAH-go)—a renegade

  Griff (GRIFF)—the King

  Helana (Hell-AHN-a)—Petrostan’s wife and Griff’s mother

  Kohleran (KOLL-er-in)—previous king of Béarn; deceased

  Limrinial (Lim-RIN-ee-al)—previous minister of local affairs; killed in the elfin purge

  Marisole (MAA-rih-soll)—the princess; daughter of King Griff and Queen Matrinka; sired by Darris (see Pudarians)

  Matrinka (Ma-TRINK-a)—Griff’s wife and cousin; the queen

  Mikalyn (MIK-a-linn)—previous head healer; killed in the elfin purge

  Mildy (MIL-dee)—King Kohleran’s late wife

  Morhane (MOOR-hayn)—an ancient king who usurped the throne from his twin brother, Valar

  Myrenex (My-RINN-ix)—a past king

  Nylabrin (NILL-a-bran)—King Kohleran’s granddaughter; deceased

  Petrostan (Peh-TROSS-tin)—King Kohleran’s youngest son; Griff’s father. Died in a plowing accident

  Richar (REE-shar)—current minister of foreign affairs

  The Sage—the chronicler of Béarn’s history

  Saxanar (SAX-a-nar)—current minister of courtroom procedure and affairs

  Sefraine (SEE-frayn)—a grandson of King Kohleran

  Seiryn (SAIR-in)—the captain of the guards

  Sterrane (Stir-RAIN)—the best known previous king of Béarn

  Talamaine (TAL-a-mayn)—King Kohleran’s son; Matrinka’s late father

  Ukrista (Yoo-KRIS-tah)—King Kohleran’s granddaughter; deceased

  Valar (VAY-lar)—Morhane’s twin brother; Sterrane’s father; a previous king murdered during his reign

  Walfron (WALL-fron)—supervisor of the kitchen staff

  Weslin (WESS-lin)—previous minister of courtroom procedure and affairs; killed during the elfin purge

  Xanranis (Zan-RAN-iss)—Sterrane’s son; an ancient king

  Xyxthris (ZIX-thris)—King Kohleran’s grandson; a traitor; committed suicide while imprisoned

  Yvalane (IV-a-layn)—King Kohleran’s father; a previous king

  Zapara (Za-PAR-a)—a guard

  Zaysharn (ZAY-sharn)—the current overseer of the caretakers of Béarn’s livestock, gardens, and food

  Zelshia (ZELL-sha)—a head maid

  Zoenya (Zoh-ENN-ya)—a past queen

  Erythanians

  Arduwyn (AR-dwinn)—a legendary archer

  Asha (AH-shah)—an adolescent girl

  Braison (BRAY-son)—a young Knight of Erythane

  Carlynn (KAR-linn)—an adolescent girl

  Diega (Dee-AY-gah)—Carlynn’s father

  Edwin (ED-winn)—a Knight of Erythane; the armsman

  Esatoric (EE-sah-tor-ik)—a Knight of Erythane

  Garvin (GAR-vinn)—a Knight of Erythane

  Harritin (HARR-ih-tin)—a young Knight of Erythane

  Humfreet (HUM-freet)—the king

  Jakrusan (Jah-KROO-sin)—a Knight of Erythane

  Kedrin (KEH-drinn)—the captain of the Knights of Erythane; Ra-khir’s father

  Khirwith (KEER-with)—Ra-khir’s stepfather

  Lakamorn (LACK-a-morn)—a Knight of Erythane

  Mariell (Mah-ree-ELL)—an adolescent girl; Sushara’s sister

  Oridan (OR-ih-den)—Shavasiay’s father

  Ra-khir (Rah-KEER)—a Knight of Erythane; Kedrin’s son

  Ramytan (RAM-ih-tin)—Kedrin’s late father

  Shavasiay (Shah-VASS-ee-ay)—a Knight of Erythane

  Sushara (Soo-SHAR-a)—an adolescent girl; Mariell’s sister

  Pudarians

  Boshkin (BAHSH-kinn)—a steward of Leondis

  Brunar (BREW-nar)—a dungeon guard

  Cenna (SEH-na)—an ancient queen

  Charra (CHAR-ah)—a healer

  Chethid (CHETH-id)—a lieutenant; one of three

  Cymion (KIGH-mee-on)—the king

  Daizar (DYE-zahr)—minister of visiting dignitaries

  Danamelio (Dan-a-MEEL-ee-oh)—a criminal; deceased

  Darian (DAYR-ee-an)—a lieutenant; one of three

  Darris (DAYR-iss)—the bard; Linndar’s son

  DeShane (Dih-SHAYN)—a captain of the king’s guard

  The Flea—a criminal; deceased

  Harlton (HAR-all-ton)—a captain of the king’s guard

  Harrod (HA-rod)—a surgeon

  Horatiannon (Hor-ay-shee-AH-nun)—an ancient king

  Jahiran (Jah-HEER-in)—the first bard

  Javonzir (Ja-VON-zeer)—the king’s cousin and adviser

  Lador (LAH-door)—a locksmith

  Larrin (LARR-inn)—a captain of the guard

  Leondis (Lee-ON-diss)—the crown prince; Severin’s younger brother

  Leosina (Lee-oh-SEE-nah)—young daughter of the west wing maid

  Linndar (LINN-dar)—the previous bard; Darris’ mother; killed in the elfin purge

  Mar Lon (MAR-LONN)—a legendary bard; Linndar’s ancestor

  Markanyin (Marr-KANN-yinn)—Pudarian general

  Nellkoris (Nell-KORR-iss)—a lieutenant; one of three

  Octaro (Ok-TAR-oh)—a guard

  Perlia (PEARL-ya)—a merchant healer

  Peter (PET-er)—a street urchin; deceased

  Rascal—a street thief

  Sabilar (SAB-ill-ar)—a blacksmith

  Severin (SEV-rinn)—the late heir to Pudar’s throne

  Stick—a criminal; deceased

  Tadda (TAH-dah)—a thief; deceased

  Tanna (TAWN-a)—a healer

  Renshai

  Ashavir (AH-shah-veer)—a late student of Colbey

  Bohlseti (Bowl-SET-ee)—a late student of Colbey

  Brenna (BRENN-a)—false name used by Rantire while a prisoner of elves

  Calistin the Bold (Ka-LEES-tin)—Colbey’s late father

  Colbey Calistinsson (KULL-bay)—legendary Renshai now living among the gods, a.k.a. The Deathseeker, a.k.a. The Golden Prince of Demons, a.k.a. Kyndig

  Episte Rachesson (Ep-PISS-teh)—an orphan raised by Colbey; killed by Colbey after being driven mad by chaos

  Gareth Lasirsson (GARR-ith)—tester of worthiness of Ra-khir and Tae to sire Renshai; Kristel’s father

  Kesave (Kee-SAH-veh)—a late student of Colbey

  Kevralyn Balmirsdatter (KEV-ra-linn)—a late warrior; Kevralyn Tainharsdatter’s namesake

  Kevralyn Tainharsdatter (KEV-ra-linn)—a young Renshai

  Kristel Garethsdatter (KRISS-tal)—first guardian of Ma
trinka, along with Nisse

  Kyndig (KAWN-dee)—Colbey Calistinsson; lit: “Skilled One”

  Mitrian Santagithisdatter (MIH-tree-an)—wife of Tannin

  Modrey (MOH-dray)—forefather of the tribe of Modrey

  Nisse Nelsdatter (NEE-sah)—first guardian of Matrinka, along with Kristel

  Pseubicon (SOO-bih-kahn)—an ancient Renshai, half-barbarian by blood

  Rache Garnsson (RACK-ee)—forefather of the tribe of Rache

  Rache Kallmirsson (RACK-ee)—Rache Garnsson’s namesake; Episte’s father

  Randil (Ran-DEEL)—a member of Béarn’s second envoy

  Ranilda Battlemad (Ran-HEEL-da)—Colbey’s late mother

  Rantire Ulfinsdatter (Ran-TEER-ee)—Griff’s bodyguard in Darris’ absence; a dedicated guardian

  Raska “Ravn” Colbeysson (RASS-ka; RAY-vinn)—Colbey’s and Freya’s son

  Saviar Ra-khirsson (SAV-ee-ahr)—Ra-khir’s and Kevral’s son

  Subikahn Taesson (SOO-bih-kahn)—Tae’s and Kevral’s son

  Sylva (SILL-va)—Rache Garnsson’s wife; an Erythanian

  Tainhar (TAYN-har)—Kevral’s father

  Tarah Randilsdatter (TAIR-a)—wife of Modrey and sister of Tannin

  Tannin Randilsson (TAN-in)—forefather of the tribe of Tannin; Tarah’s brother and Mitrian’s husband

  Thialnir Thrudazisson (Thee-AHL-neer)—a chieftain

  Vashi (VASH-ee)—a late warrior

  Santagithians

  Herwin (HER-winn)—Griff’s stepfather

  Santagithi (San-TAG-ih-thigh)—long-dead general for whom the city was named

  EASTERNERS

  Alsrusett (Al-RUSS-it)—one of Weile Kahn’s bodyguards (see also Daxan)

  Chayl (SHAYL)—a follower of Weile Kahn; commander of Nighthawk sector

  Curdeis (KER-tuss)—Weile Kahn’s late brother

  Daxan (DIK-sunn)—one of Weile Kahn’s bodyguards (see also Alsrusett)

  Jeffrin (JEFF-rinn)—an informant working for Weile Kahn

  Kinya (KEN-yah)—a long-time member of Weile Kahn’s organization

  Leightar (LAY-tar)—a follower of Weile Kahn

  Midonner (May-DONN-er)—previous king of Stalmize; high king of the Eastlands

  Monika (Moh-NEE-kah)—a fertile woman

  Nacoma (Nah-KAH-mah)—a follower of Weile Kahn

  Niko (NAY-koh)—a pregnant woman

  Shavoor (Shah-VOOR)—an informant working for Weile Kahn

  Shaxcharal (SHACKS-krawl)—the last king of LaZar

  Tae Kahn (TIGH KAHN)—Weile Kahn’s son

  Tichhar (TICH-har)—a LaZarian emissary

  Tisharo (Ta-SHAR-oh)—a con man working for Weile Kahn

  Usyris (Yoo-SIGH-russ)—a follower of Weile Kahn; commander of Sparrowhawk sector

  Weile Kahn (WAY-lee KAHN)—a crime lord

  Zeldar (ZAYL-dah)—a pregnant woman

  NORTHERNERS

  Andvari (And-VAR-ee)—NORDMIRIAN; warrior and diplomat

  Mundilnarvi (Munn-dill-NAR-vee)—NORDMIRIAN; Einherjar killed in the war against the Renshai

  Olvaerr (OHL-eh-vair)—NORDMIRIAN; Valr Kirin’s son

  Tyrion (TEER-ee-on)—ASCAI; an inner court guard of Pudar

  Valr Kirin (Vawl-KEER-in)—NORDMIRIAN; an ancient enemy of Colbey’s, long dead; Rache Kallmirsson’s blood brother

  OUTWORLDERS

  Arak’bar Tulamii Dhor (AHR-ok-bar Too-LAHM-ee-igh ZHOOR)—the eldest of the elves; a.k.a. The Captain; a.k.a. Lav’rintir

  Arith’tinir Khy-loh’Shinaris Bal-ishi Sjörmann’taé Or (ARR-ith-tin-eer KIGH-loh-shin-ahr-iss Bal-EE-shee Syoor-mahn-TIGH Orr)—Captain’s given name

  Ath-tiran Béonwith Bray’onet Ty’maranth Nh’aytemir (Ath-TEER-inn Bee-ON-with BRAY-on-et Tee-MAR-anth Nigh-A-teh-mayr)—a lysalf

  Baheth’rin Gh’leneth Wir-talos Dartarian Mithrillan (Ba-HETH-a-rinn Gah-LENN-eth Weer-TAY-lohs Dar-TAR-ee-an Mith-RILL-in)—a young elf

  The Captain—the common name for Arak’bar Tulamii Dhor

  Chan’rék’ril (Shawn-RAYK-rill)—an artistic lysalf

  The Collector—a giant

  Dess’man Damylith Char’kiroh Va-Naysin Jemarious (DESS-man Dah-MIGH-lith Shar-eh-KEER-oh Vah-NAY-sin Jem-AHR-ee-us)—a svartalf

  Dh’arlo’mé’aftris’ter Te’meer Braylth’ryn Amareth Fel-Krin (ZHAR-loh-may-aff-triss-ter Teh-MEER Brawl-THRINN Ah-MAR-eth Fell-krinn)—the elves’ leader

  Dhyano Falkurian L’marithal Gasharyil Domm (ZHAN-oh Fal-KYOOR-ee-an Lah-mah-EETH-all Gah-SHAR-ee-ill DOHM)—a lysalf

  El-brinith (El-BRINN-ith)—a lysalf with a good feel for magic

  Eth’morand Kayhiral No’vahntor El-brinith (Eth-MOOR- and Kah-HEER-all Noh’VAHN-tor El-BRINN-ith)—a lysalf

  Haleeyan Sh’borith Nimriel T’mori Na-kira (Hah-LEE-yan Sha-BOHR-ith NIM-ree-ell Tah-MOOR-ee Nah-KEER-ah)—a lysalf

  Hri’shan’taé Y’varos Fitanith Adh’taran (HREE-shan-tigh EE-vahr-ohs Figh-TAN-ith Ad-hah-TAYR-an)—a member of the council of Nine; a.k.a. She of Slow Emotions

  In’diago (In-dee-AH-go)—a lysalf

  Irrith-talor (EER-ith-tah-lorr)—an older lysalf

  Ke’taros (Key-TAR-ohs)—a lysalf

  Khy’barreth Y’vrintae Shabeerah El-borin Morbonos (Kigh-BAYR-eth Eev-RINN-tigh Shah-BEER-ah ELL-boor-in Moor-BOH-nohs)—a brain-damaged svartalf

  Lissa (LISS-a)—a weaver

  Marrih (MAH-ree)—a lysalf talented with magic

  Mith’ranir Orian T’laris El’neerith Wherinta (Mith-RAN-eer OR-ee-an Tee-LAR-ihs Ell-ih-NEER-ith Whir-INN-tah)—a svartalf

  Oa’si Brahirinth Yozwaran Tril’frawn Ren-whar (WAY-see Brah-HEER-inth Yoz-WAHR-an Trill-FRAWN Ren-WAHR)—the youngest elf

  Petree’shan-ash Tilmir V’harin Korhinal Chareen (PEH-tree-SHAN-ash Till-MEER VAY-har-inn KOR-in-all Shah-REEN)—a member of the council of Nine

  Phislah (PHEES-la)—a weaver

  Pree-hantis Kel’abirik Trill Barithos Nath’taros (PREE-hahn-tiss KELL-ah-beer-ik TRILL BAR-ih-thohs Nath-TAR-ohs)—a svartalf impersonating King Kohleran

  Reehanthan Tel’rik Oltanos Leehinith Mir-shanir (Ree-HAHN-than TELL-rik Ohl-TAN-ohs Lee-HIN-ith Meer-SHAN-eer)—a lysalf

  Sal’arin (Sa-LARR-in)—older lysalf

  Sassar (SASS-ahr)—a weaver

  Tel-aran (Tell-AHR-in)—a young lysalf

  Tem’aree’ay Donnev’ra Amal-yah Krish-anda Mal-satorian (Teh-MAR-ee-ay Donn-EV-er-a Ah-MAL-yah Kreesh-AND-ah Mahl-sah-TOR-ee-an)—a lysalf healer; King Griff’s lover

  The Torturer

  Tresh’iondra She’aric Airanisha Ni-kii Diah (Tresh-ee-ON-dra Shay-AHR-ik Air-ANN-ee-shah Nee-KEE-igh DIGH-a)—a svartalf

  Vincelina Sa’viannith Esah-tohrika Tar Kin’zoth (Vin-sell-LEE-na Sah-ha-vee-ANN-ith Ess-ah-toor-EE-kah TAR KEEN-zoth)—a svartalf

  Vrin-thal-ros Obtrinéos Pruthrandius Tel’Amorak (Vrin-THAHL-rohs Ob-trin-AY-os Proo-THRAND-ee-us Telam-OOR-ak)—a member of the elfin council of Nine

  Ysh’andra (Yah-SHAN-drah)—a member of the elfin Council of Nine

  ANIMALS

  Frost Reaver—Colbey’s white stallion

  Mior—Matrinka’s calico cat

  Silver Warrior—Ra-khir’s white stallion

  Snow Stormer—Kedrin’s white stallion

  GODS, WORLDS & LEGENDARY OBJECTS

  Aegir (AHJ-eer)—Northern god of the sea; killed at the Ragnarok

  Alfheim (ALF-highm)—The world of elves; destroyed during the Ragnarok

  Asgard (AHSS-gard)—The world of the gods

  Baldur (BALL-der)—Northern god of beauty and gentleness who rose from the dead after the Ragnarok

  Beyla (BAY-lah)—Frey’s human servant; wife of Byggvir

  The Bifrost Bridge (BEE-frost)—The bridge between Asgard and man’s world

  Bragi (BRAH-gee)—Northern god of poetry; killed at the Ragnarok

  Brysombolig (Briss-om-BOH-leeg)—Troublesome House; Loki’s long-abandoned citadel

  Byggvir (BEWGG-veer)—Frey’s human servant; husband of Beyla />
  Colbey Calistinsson (KULL-bay)—legendary Renshai

  The Fenris Wolf (FEN-ris)—the Great Wolf; the evil son of Loki; also called Fenrir (FEN-reer); killed at the Ragnarok

  Frey (FRAY)—Northern god of rain, sunshine, and fortune

  Freya (FRAY-a)—Frey’s sister; Northern goddess of battle

  Frigg (FRIGG)—Odin’s wife; Northern goddess of fate

  Gladsheim (GLAD-shighm)—“Place of Joy;” Sanctuary of the gods

  Hel (HEHL)—Northern goddess of the cold underrealm for those who do not die in valorous combat; killed at the Ragnarok

  Hel (HEHL)—The underrealm ruled by the goddess, Hel

  Heimdall (HIGHM-dahl)—Northern god of vigilance and father of mankind; killed at the Ragnarok

  Herfjötur (Herf-YOH-terr)—Host Fetter; a Valkyrie

  Hlidskjalf (HLID-skyalf)—Odin’s high seat from which he can survey the worlds

  Hod (HODD)—Blind god, a son of Odin; returned with Baldur after the Ragnarok

  Honir (HON-eer)—An indecisive god who survived the Ragnarok

  Idunn (EE-dun)—Bragi’s wife; keeper of the golden apples of youth

  Ífing (IFF-ing)—river between Asgard and Jötunheim

  Jötunheim (YOH-tun-highm)—the world of the giants; destroyed during the Ragnarok

  Kvasir (KWAH-seer)—A wise god, murdered by dwarves, whose blood was brewed into the mead of poetry

  Loki (LOH-kee)—Northern god of fire and guile; a traitor to the gods and a champion of chaos; killed at the Ragnarok

  Magni (MAG-nee)—Thor’s and Sif’s son; Northern god of might

  Mana-garmr (MAH-nah Garm)—Northern wolf destined to extinguish the sun with the blood of men at the Ragnarok

  The Midgard Serpent—A massive, poisonous serpent destined to kill and be killed by Thor at the Ragnarok; Loki’s son; killed at the Ragnarok

  Mimir (MIM-eer)—Wise god who was killed by gods; Odin preserved his head and used it as an adviser

  Modi (MOE-dee)—Thor’s and Sif’s son; Northern god of blood wrath

  Nanna (NAH-nah)—Baldur’s wife

  Nidhogg (NID-hogg)—dragon who gnaws at the root of the World Tree in Niflheim

  Niflheim (NIFF-ul-highm)—Misty Hel; the coldest part of Hel to which the worst of the dead are committed

  Njord (NYORR)—Frey’s and Freya’s father; died at the Ragnarok

  Norns—The keepers of past (Urdr), present (Verdandi), and future (Skuld)

  Odin (OH-din)—Northern leader of the pantheon; father of the gods; a.k.a. The AllFather; killed at the Ragnarok; resurrected self by placing his soul in the empty Staff of Law prior to his slaying, then overtaking Dh’arlo’mé