The Unwilling Aviator (Book 4) (29 page)

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.

Honorous: a former aviator who is now a well-respected twinner.

Howe: owner of a shed located in String.

Hugh Land: owner of the Tracts of Land inn and employer of Ti McGee.

Kite (machine): simple contraption used by aviators to fly through the air in the region of Kite.

Kite (region): a windy region in the northeast part of the continent known for its flying competition and constant gusts.

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.

Ogapoga: an area to the north of the Kite region known for its lakes.

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.

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. It is inhabited by humans.

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.

Regis: leader of the senexers and respected citizen of the city of String.

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.

Senex: the governing body of String that resolves disputes in the city both major and minor. It is comprised of old wealthy men, and is in constant session. Those assigned to the night Senex are given extra pay.

Senexer: aged and wealthy men who make up the Senex. Any wealthy male citizen older than sixty may join.

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.

String: the capital city of the region of Kite and the location of the aviator tournament.

Swearing Stone: an ancient stone located in the Senex building. Every aviator who wins the tournament and is granted the privilege of being a twinner must swear an oath on the stone to the people and the Senex.

Ti "Tits" McGee: younger sister to Deadly Sins. She lives in String and works as a barmaid at Hugh Land's Tracts of Land, an inn in the less fashionable part of the city. Her assets get her into, and out of, trouble.

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.

Twinner: a past tournament winner granted the privilege of a judge by the Senex. They walk the streets of String resolving disputes.

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

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