The following glossary is
All terms located within each toggle category are listed in alphabetical order.
~ CHARACTERS ~
Inividual Characters
| Abbet Lydale | ă-bit / lī -del | Fuller / Drunk turned sober |
| Acorn | ay-corn | Breen’s horse |
| Adarra | uh-dar-uh | Ty’s Step Sister. Healer. Photgraphic memory (Magic – Memoriae). Short with freckles. Plain looking. Straight chesnut hair. Inquisitive about everything. Talkative when it comes to something new. A little odd. 18-years-old |
| Aerodyne | air-ō-dine | The Dark Wizard / Held Prisoner by magic that is failing. Imprisoned for his dark use of magic. Shed his corporeal body |
| Aiden Raycrest | ay-den / ray-crest | Lyessa’s fiancé. Son of wealthy millworks owner. Early 20’s |
| Amarysia | am-uh-ree-see-uh | Lady in Waiting to High Queen Ellise. Blue eyes/Strawberry blonde hair. Soft spoken. Strong morals. Late 20’s. Very attractive. |
| Ambassador Belkor | bell-core | Ambassador to Cylmar. Gruff. Crude. Chip on his shoulder. |
| Ambassador Gyin | guy-in | Ambassador to Briston. Drunkard. Glutton. Doesn’t like to overexert himself. |
| Ambassador Lanmiere | lan-meer | Ambassador to Sidara. Strong moral fiber. Kind hearted and easily approachable. |
| Ambassador Nierdon | nee-air-dun | Ambassador to Keldor. Not outspoken. |
| Arina Respuel | uh-ree-nuh / res-pewl | Overcaptain Barthol’s daughter |
| Arnoni | ar-non-ee | Night Walker, Kellen’s great, great grandda saved, where he got his moonstone from. |
| Ayrion | air-ee-un | Also known as Death’s Shadow. He is the Guardian Protector of the High King. Known for his black overcoat and twin swords. Black hair, just below the shoulders. Light Grey eyes. Muscular. Strong willed. Cautious with his words. Strategic. High morals. |
| Azriel de’ Torsa | az-ree-el/day-tor-suh | A seer held prisoner inside the Black Tower / Ferrin’s cell mate. The voice of reason for Ferrin. Grandfather figure. White hair. Sarcastic wit/humor |
| Baeldor | bay-el-dor | Head of the Tallosian war party hired by Mangora to capture Ty. Enormous man. Muscular. As big as if not more so than his father and brother. Wears a cape made from the scalps of his enemies. Dialect is barely understandable. |
| Ballidor | bal-i-dor | One of “The Five” top wizards under Aerodyne who helped found the first Wizard Order |
| Basil Kilburn | bay-sil / kill-burn | Cooper’s son / Local bully who went to school with Ty / dared him to jump into East River. |
| Beese | beece | Beese – Man in Wagon with Ferrin. He’s from Kai. Has a son with him named Cory. Friendly enough. |
| Bellar | bel-ar | Bulradoer from Elondria that fights Nyalis. Leader of three sent to retrieve baby Ty. Tall/average build/ outspoken. |
| Bogs | bogs | Bogs – Butler to Lord and Lady Resdin |
| Breen | breen | Ty’s Step Brother. Large like their father. Muscular. A sharp hunter. Soft spoken. Doesn’t say much, but when he does…listen. |
| Brennon | bren-nun | Black Watch prisoner from Oswell in Ferrin’s wagon. Married to Sora who has been taken as well. Very talkative, especially when asked about their home near the Slags. |
| Bue Aboloff | byoo / ab-oh-loff | Inkeeper / Chef |
| Calina Tirfing | kuh-lee-nuh / terf-ing | Class beauty / Justice Tirfing’s only daughter |
| Captain Bellos | bell-low-s | In charge of Elondrian Crossbowmen |
| Captain Hatch | hach | Captain Hatch – Head of the most successful Black Watch contingent for the White Tower. Takes his job seriously. Longer, dark hair with a thick goatee. Takes his job seriously. Tall. Well built. Strongwilled. Believes in the White Tower’s work unquestioningly. |
| Captain Janus | jan-us | In charge of the Elondrian foot soldiers |
| Captain Nadeer | nuh-deer | In charge of the Elondrian Longbow men |
| Cheeks/Sylas | sī-lus | Sadistic Inquisitor in the White Tower. Hated and cast away from birth, he was naturally drawn to evil??? One of the fatest men Ferrin has ever seen. Very playful and sarcastic in a cruel way. Pasty complexion from living within the White Tower walls. Decorative tattoes cover his bald head and part of his face. Bright blue eyes. |
| Clye Durran | klī / dur-un | Former Village Cooper and storyteller/ chased dog into Jun Forest |
| Commander Tolin | toll-in | High Guard Commander under King Rhydan. Stong leader of the Elondrian forces. Loyal friend and comrade. |
| Cory | cor-ee | Beese’s son. Another Black Watch prisoner in Ferrin’s wagon |
| Dak | dack | Bully in Easthaven / tried dunking Ty in Pickle barrel |
| Damar | duh-mar | Mercenary hired by Baeldor and Mangora to fight Ty’s family. Was killed by Adarra. |
| Darryk | dare-ick | Lyessa’s martial trainer in weapons and combat. |
| Dask | dask | Poor Scrivener on Rhowynn Wielder council who has met hard times |
| Delana | deh-lon-a | Milliner wanting Myriah to come help her in her shop |
| Derryk Lahorn | dare-ick / lay-horn | Tal Lahorn’s oldest son / died from a brain fever |
| Doloff | dō-loff | Rhowynn Wielder council member. Poulter. Very depressive melancholy. Ferrin calls him Doldrum |
| Dakaran | duh-kar-un | High Prince of Elondria, Son of Rydan and Ellise. Manipulated by his advisor Valtor. Spoiled. Jealous of Ayrion. Drunkard. |
| Elexa | eh-lex-uh | first queen of Aramoor whose beauty enchanted the great wizard Aerodyne |
| Eliab | ee-lie-ub | Door watcher for the Council. Former head captain of the Sidaran Lancers. No teeth which makes for interesting diction. |
| Elior | ee-lee-or | Head of Elondrian war-runners / Good luck charm to the men / Old. Gimp legs. |
| Ella | el-luh | Rhowynn Wielder council member who can control emotions |
| Ellise | el-eese | High Queen of Elondria. Strong willed. Strategist. Loyal to her husband. Not someone you want to stand against. Generous to her staff. Cares for her people. |
| Elson | el-son | Rhowynn council member. Cheats at batmyth. Dry humor. The only member who will give Ferrin the time of day. Sly. |
| Ethen | ee-then | Local Carpenter |
| Fatunya | fuh-toon-ya | Friend of Helene. Mid-60’s |
| Faylorn of Old | fay-lorn | Charging on his white steed into a horde of Kuls |
| Felix the Great | fee-lix | Hero from ages past / Stories and songs written about |
| Feoldor | fay-ol-dor | Air wielder (Vanti) / Easthaven glassblower. Gruff. Outspoken. Generally winds up sticking his foot in his mouth. Cares for Reloria. |
| Ferrin | fare-in | Weapon’s smith | Metallurgist. Stong willed. Strong moral compass. Loyal to family and friends. Tortured by the White Tower. Uses humor as a way to fight against his situation. |
| Florin | flor-in | Florin – Maid to Lord and Lady Resdin |
| Fraya Lahorn | fray-uh / lay-horn | Lahorn’s Daughter / Catches Breen’s eye. Courting Ty’s brother Breen. Soft spoken. Very hard worker. Helps support her family after her mother dies. (Gift for Healing) |
| Furgus McKesh | fer-gus / mc-kesh | Village Black Smith. Strong sort of Scottish accent. |
| Garreth | gare-eth | Rhowynn Wielder council member who dislikes Ferrin and tries to bully everyone. |
| Gillion/Rascal | gil-leon | Old man captured by Black Watch and placed in Ferrin’s wagon. Unamed leader of their wagon. Outspoken. |
| Gilly | gil-lee | Shy, Recluse / wielder of water (Voda). Dwarf. Childlike in behavior. |
| Gina | gee-nuh | Lyessa’s nanny / old nurse who had been there since her birth. Grandmotherly figure. Puts Lyessa in her place. |
| Gunther Mezard | gun-ther-mez-ard | Chandler |
| Heglith | heg-lith | Black watch rider under captain Hatch |
| Helene Tunsfield | hel-leen / tuns-field | Angry fat female shopper in apothecary. Boisterous |
| Horvah | hor-vuh | Weasily Bulradoer in charge of The Tower’s recruitment. A bit of a whiny voice. |
| Howler / Sedge | sedge | Street Tribe chief Amarysia gives food to. Amarysia’s younger brother. Short for Sedgewick |
| Ilene | eye-leen | Rhowynn Wielder council member. Highly sought after clerk with a gift for turning chaos into order. |
| Jair | jare | Ayrion’s second name, given to him by the Tinkers since he forgot his own. |
| Jaylen | jay-len | Black watch rider under captain Hatch |
| Jonas | joe-nus | Mercenary hired by Baeldor and Mangora to fight Ty’s family. Unrecognizable dialect. |
| Josten | jŏs-ten | Mill owner in Easthaven |
| Kassyna Lahorn | ca-see-nuh / lay-horn | Tal Lahorn’s wife / deceased |
| Kellen | kel-en | Ty’s Adopted Father. Overlord’s game keeper. Strong family man and moral compass. Born leader. Smart. Careful before he speaks. One of the largest men in Easthaven, along with his son Breen. |
| Kensey Respuel | ken-zee / res-pewl | Overcaptain Barthol Respuel’s wife |
| Kerson | ker-son | Large clan head who challenges the Right of Chief. Vulgar. Harsh. |
| Kira / Red | kee-ruh | Street kid Ayrion had grown up with. Now Head of the Warren Clans. Flirts heavily with Ayrion. Strong willed. Fought to get were she is. Known for her Red leather coat and deadly ability with a dagger. |
| Lady Heleyna | hel-lee-nuh | Lyessa’s dead mother |
| Lenara | len-ar-uh | Bulradoer from Cylmar who fights Nyalis in an attempt to capture baby Ty. |
| Lerra | lare-uh | the name of Tameel’s wagon |
| Lord and Lady Resdin | rez-din | Myriah watches their children |
| Lord Barl | barl | Overlord of Sidara. Lyessa’s father. Good man. Naïve when it comes to magic. A caring ruler. Doesn’t overtly reject wielders, but doesn’t allow them to publicly use their gifts. Don’t ask don’t tell. |
| Lord Harlin | har-lin | Wealthy wielder council member in Rhowynn. Host of Council dinner party. Likes Ferrin’s sister Myriah. Coward. Haughty. |
| Loren | lor-en | High Guard Ostler. Late teens, early twenties. |
| Luc Kilburn | luke / kill-burn | Town Cooper |
| Lugar | loo-gar | Head of the Harbor House in Duport. Trusted friend of Veldon. |
| Lyessa | lee-ess-uh | Daughter of Lord Barl and Lady Heleyna. Love hate relationship with Ty. Strong willed. Exceptional fighter. Trained since she was a child. Hides that side of herself in public by dawning dressing and acting a little spoiled. |
| Mangora | man-gor-uh | Dark Witch in Easthaven. Fights to capture Ty in final battle of Book One. Old. Decrepid. Powerful magic. |
| Master Sil’foren | sil-for-en | Mean to the street kids of Aramoor. Forces them to work in his factory? |
| Medarin | meh-dar-in | Bulradoer killed by Valtor for mumbling. |
| Myriah | mer-ri-uh | Ferrin’s twin sister. Kind hearted, but firm to stand up for herself. |
| Narri Lahorn | nar-ee / lay-horn | youngest son of Tal / 12-14 years old |
| Narrisa | nuh-riss-uh | Cranky old bat whose husband sold her for gold. She is a prisoner in Ferrin’s wagon |
| Natheel | nuh-theel | the mighty warrior who slew a dragon to save his love |
| Nilla | nee-luh | Ty’s adopted Mother. Wife of Kellen. Short. Plain. Loves her family fiercely. Woodsy. Commoner. |
| Nora | nor-uh | Orlyn’s dead wife. Couldn’t have children. |
| Noreen Aboloff | nor-een / ab-oh-loff | Inkeeper’s Wife / Ran the business. Wears the pants in her family. |
| Nostrils/Captain Myron | my-run | White Tower guard assigned to Ferrin. He has a large off-centered nose. Faithful to his duties. Secretly wants out of the Tower. |
| Nyalis | nee-al-iss | Last of the Aerodyne Wizards. Magic Color is Gold. Ages very slowly with the use of magic. Rescues Ty as a baby. Waits for him to grow before setting the boy on his journey. Enemy of the White Tower. The only man the Arch Chancellor fears. |
| Old Man Wyker | wicker | Has a distillery in Easthaven |
| Old mother Luka | loo-ka | Senile old wielder on the Rhowynn Wielder council. |
| Orlyn | or-lin | Apothecary. Wielder of plants (Floratide). Tall and Lanky. Known for his baggy robes, lined with pockets filled with knick knacks. Carries a magical staff covered in runes. Argues like an old married couple with his fellow wielder council member, Feoldor. |
| Overcaptain Asa | aye-sa | Overcaptain under Tolin / Horsemen / Rough speaking. Brusk. Scars on face. Missing one eye. Gets pleasure out of making people squirm with his empty socket. Age – Fifties. |
| Overcaptain Barthol Respuel | bar-thol / res-pewl | Under Captian of the king’s High Guard under Ayrion. Ayrion’s best friend. Giant of a man. Like a bear. Gruff. Loves his family. Fiercely loyal to Ayrion. |
| Overlord Agnar | ag-nar | Overlord of Keldor |
| Overlord Meyrose | may-rose | Overlord of Briston |
| Overlord Saryn | sar-en | Overlord of Cylmar. Plans a coup with Prince Dakaran against the High King. |
| Pathfinder Arnst | arn-st | Scout that died by creatures |
| Pathfinder Bayle | bay-le | Scout, partner to Merrick. Strong Seafaring accent. Battle axe |
| Pathfinder Ellson | el-son | Scout, partner to Terris |
| Pathfinder Merrick | mare-ick | Scout, short round with square goatee. Bow and arrow. Leader and most outspoken of the pathfinders |
| Pathfinder Roan | roe-un | Scout that died by creatures |
| Pathfinder Terris | tear-is | Scout with scraggy hairy and beard. Broadsword. Slight country accent. |
| Pax’Sool | pax-sool | One of “The Five” top wizards under Aerodyne who helped found the first Wizard Order |
| Pendrick | pen-drick | noble bard whose melodies captured the hearts of a thousand women (maybe he had an enchanted instrument…like Ty? |
| Peyla | pee-luh | Baker’s Wife in Easthaven |
| Piel | pee-el | Head butler to Lord Barl. Chamberlain. Known for his feathered hats. |
| Pinon | pi-non | Peddler that raised Ferrin and Myriah. Former captain in the Keldoran army |
| Po | poe | One of the Street Kids Ayrion grew up with. Second in command under Kira/Red. A typical “Yes” Man |
| Prilla | prill-la | Wealthy Rhowynn Wielder council member. |
| Rae | ray-uh | Healer in the White Tower that Ferrin helps escape. Has a young daughter Suri. Very quiet. Hates men because of how she has been treated her entire life. Although, after meeting Ferrin, her opinion slowly begins to change. |
| Raguel | ruh-gool | Master painter who after the death of his wife turned to morbid depictions of humanity. |
| Rascalian | ras-scal-lee-un | One of “The Five” top wizards under Aerodyne who helped found the first Wizard Order |
| Reevie | ree-vee | Ayrion’s best friend growing up on the streets of Aramoor. Curses by using medical terminology. Young healer. |
| Reloria | ree-lor-ee-uh | Owns the sweet shop / wielder of tastes (Telasero). Grandmotherly figure. Kind hearted. |
| Remi | rem-ee | Narrisa’s husband who she plans on killing if she ever escapes the Black Watch |
| Rhydan | rye-dun | High King of Elondria. Faith and just ruler. Loves his wife Elisse. A little naïve when it comes to magic. Elisse is the strategist. Strong warrior. Mid sixties. |
| Rowen | roe-en | Apprentice to Valtor. Has an ugly deformity on the side of his face? Has a lust for dark magic. |
| Ryneer | ren-neer | Smithy Ferrin apprenticed too and purchased his smith when he retired |
| Sadie | say-dee | Young waitress at Zoralli’s Bistro in Elondria. Strong coastal Briston accent. |
| Saleena | suh-leen-a | Healer. Mistaken for a wielder and captured near Reed Marsh. Saved by Kellen, and then by Easthaven wielder council. |
| Sasha | sah-shuh | Shy girl from Aldwick who was captured by the Black Watch and placed in Ferrin’s wagon. |
| Shade | shade | Ayrion’s black Warhorse. Special bond between the two. |
| Sheeva | she-va | New member of council from Duport. Short cut white hair. Night Walker. Gift of invisibility. Assassin. Hardly ever speaks. Her amber colored eyes watch everything. |
| Sora | sor-uh | Brennon’s wife who is also a prisoner with Ferrin |
| Soren | sor-en | Black watch rider under captain Hatch |
| Sorna Blaudell | sor-nuh / blah-del | Widow who has her sights set on Orlyn for last 20 years. |
| Suri | sir-ee | Rae’s daughter |
| Syglara | sig-glar-uh | Queen of the Dark Spiders |
| Tal Lahorn | tal / lay-horn | Farmer / Neighbor of Kellen |
| Taleen | tuh-leen | Patchfinder Merrick’s wife who longed to live in the city. |
| Tameel | tuh-meel | Peddler. Husband to Zynora. Part of the Dar Rhivanni Clan. Late seventies/eighties. |
| Tate | tait | Young street kid that Valtor turns into his first Shakar. |
| Teglas | teg-lus | Black Watch member whose neck Ferrin snapped |
| Telsa | tel-suh | A woman Ferrin’s age from Storyl who is also a prisoner in his wagon |
| Telvarran | tel-var-un | One of “The Five” top wizards under Aerodyne who helped found the first Wizard Order |
| Tess Lahorn | tess – layhorn | Youngest Daughter of Tal / 8 -11 years old |
| Thistle | thiss-le | Adarra’s mare |
| Tirana | tear-an-uh | Commander Tolin’s wife |
| Tolvin | toll-vin | Bulradoer from Elondria that fights Nyalis. Short stocky. Bearded. Doesn’t say much. |
| Trepin Odel | trep-in / oh-dell | Town Cobbler / Married |
| Ty | tie | Bearer of The Mark. Half human/half Fae. Adopted son of Kellen and Nilla. Given to the Easthaven Wielder Council by the wizard Nyalis. Must learn to accept his magic. Able to do things no other wielder can. Love hate relationship with Lyessa. |
| Under-Captain Bashan | bay-shun | In charge of the Elondrian foot soldiers under Captain Janus |
| Valtor/Milo | val-tor / my-low | Arch Chancellor of the White Tower. Dark Sorcerer. Advisor to the Prince. Manipulative. Craves power. Sees a war coming between those with magic and those without. Desires to free the Dark Wizard Aerodyne and allow the Ven’ae to rule over the Jun’ri. |
| Veldon | vel-dun | Portmaster for Easthaven. Head of Easthaven wielder council. Fire wielder (Incindi). Barrell chest. Bald head. Nervous tick: rub his forehead with his hankerchief. |
| Waddle | wad-dle | Ty’s horse |
| Widow Windel | win-dell | Dressed her pony in her husband’s suit and tried to marry him. |
| Willard | wil-lerd | A cooper in Syrel |
| Your Highness | hī-ness | Kellen’s horse, a bit high spirited, chestnut in color. |
| Zynora | zin-or-uh | Old peddler. Tameel’s wife. Member of the Dar Rhivanni Clan. Strong wielder capable of unleashing heavy blasts of air. |
Groups | Races
| Ven’ae | ven-ay | Those with magic |
| Jun’ri | joon-ree | Those without magic |
| Bandi Archer | ban-dee / ar-cher | Tribe of warriors archers said to be able to split a field gnat at a three hundred paces. They are raised in the Westlands |
| Bulradoer | bull-ruh-due-er | Dark wielders who follow the teachings of Aerodyne after The Fall. Serve the White Tower and its Arch Chancellor. |
| Legate | leg-et | Clerics within the White Tower in charge of the collection of information. |
| Dar | dar | Tinker Clan that Tameel and Zynora belong to. |
| Keldoran Dancers | kel-dor-un | Troup of Acrobats that performed for the court of Keldor. Ferrin references them. |
| Khul hordes | kul / hord | Giant savage orgre-like creatures with no hair living in Cavern areas of the Northern Expanse. Half man/half something else. Created by Aerodyne during Wizard Wars. Known as the Scourge |
| Nathillian People | nuh-thil-lee-an | Gypsies / Nomadic Tribes |
| Navi Council | nah-vee | Council of non-wielders who wanted to rid Aldor of magic. |
| Night Walkers | Bred as a weapon with the blood of dragons, walked away from killing a thousand years ago | |
| Northmen/Tallosians | tuh-low-sian | Live in the mountains on the Isle of Tallos. Wear clothing of human scalps into battle. Having stepped foot in Aldor in a century. |
| Rabid Pigmies | rabid / pig-mees | Live in the Jungle south west of Cylmar just over the Khezrian Wall |
| Rhivanni | ri-von-ee | Tinkers/Traveling People |
| Scorvinians | scor-vin-ee-ans | Race from out of the Westlands |
| The Ashanti Healers | uh-shon-tee | Nyalis protects them on a pilgrimage to the forgotten city. |
| The Departed | Special group of dark magic wizards, imprisoned within the Pits of As’goreth after the Wizard Wars. | |
| The High Guard | Elite fighters led by the Guardian Protector. Their uniforms are black with the crest of a silver/white Falcon. | |
| Upaka | Oo-pok-uh | Mistranslated from the original tongue as Warrior, but it’s a derivative of the word Upakora with meant Protector. They are Mercenaries. Ayrion’s family. |
| Wengoby Priests | wen-gah-bee | Spiritual Shamans that lived in the Wyngobee Dessert. Worshiped the image of an ancient Fae overlord. |
~ LOCATIONS ~
Kingdoms
| Aldor | ăl-dor | The Land of Aldor is made up of five kingdoms, Elondria, Sidara, Keldor, Briston, and Cylmar |
| Aldoran Kingdoms | al-dor-un | The five kingdoms of Aldor: Elondria, Sidara, Keldor, Cylmar, Briston |
| Kingdom of Briston | bris-ton | Smallest of the five kingdoms of Aldor. Capital city in Duport. Colors are Blue/White |
| Kingdom of Cylmar | seal-mar | Fourth largest kindgom in Aldor. Capital city is Pirn. Colors are black/Red |
| Kingdom of Elondria | ee-lon-dree-uh | The largest kingdom in Aldor. Holds the captial city of Aramoor where the High King’s palace is. Colors are Crimson/Gold. Crest is a High sun overshadowing a golden crown. |
| Kingdom of Keldor | kel-dor | Third largest kingdom in Aldor. Captial city is Rhowynn. Colors are Orange/Purple or Brown |
| Kingdom of Sidara | si-dar-uh | Second largest kingdom in Aldor. Covered mostly in forest. Easthaven is the captial city. Colors are Green/Yellow. Crest is a large green leafed Oack with wide spread branches. |
Bodies of Water
| Amadi River | uh-mah-dee | Northwest Briston |
| Bay of Mist | Located between the east coast of Sidara and the Isle of Tallos | |
| Bay of Torrin | tor-in | Located in South Elondria. Connects the Shamoa River to the Rhunarin Ocean |
| Bul River | bull | River stemming from Southern Razor’s Spine around north side of Rhyndir. Joins with the Isra River to form the Bul’Isra |
| Crystal Lake | largest body of water in Sidara | |
| East River | Largest river in Sidara. Runs from the Angoran Mountains to the Rhunarin Ocean | |
| Gint River | Pours into Lake Yarrin in Briston | |
| Isra River | ees-ruh | River stemming from Southern Razor’s Spine around south side of Rhyndir. Joins with the Bul River to form the Bul’Isra |
| Lake Baeron | bare-eon | Northeast Keldor |
| Lake Nari | nar-ee | Northern lake in Cylmar. Bordering capital city of Pirn |
| Lake Yarrin | yar-in | end of Virn Run in Elondria |
| Leek River | Pours into the East River from Razor Spine Mt. | |
| Ozrin Sea | oz-rin | Eastern Sea off the coast of Briston/Sidara |
| Prann River | pron | River from Black Hills to Rhunarin Ocean in Elondria |
| Praxil Lake | prax-il | On the border of Sidara and Keldor |
| Pyruvian River | pie-rue-vee-in | Borders Elondra and Cylmar |
| Rhunarin Ocean | rue-nar-in | |
| Shemoa River | she-mo-uh | River from Bay of Torrin up through Sandrethin Mts. through Elondria and Keldor to Slags and Northern Heights. |
| Taloos River | tuh-loose | Runs from Lake Baeron south into the Shemoa River |
| Tansian River | tan-zee-un | Runs from the Sandrethin Mts straight through Aramoor and out into the Bay. |
| Tara Springs | tar-uh | North East Keldor. Foothills of the Northern Heights |
| Virn Run | vern run | Runs from the Angoran Mountains to the Riverlands and out into the Rhunarin Ocean |
Mountain Ranges
| Angoran Mountains | an-gor-un | Bordering Northern Sidara |
| Ash Mount | Erupted in Dorn | |
| Khezrian Wall | kez-ree-un | Range of Mts that border the east of Aldor |
| Mts of Eska’la | es-cah-la | |
| Northern Heights | hights | Northern border of Keldor |
| Pass of Arnon | are-non | leads to the White Tower |
| Sandrethin Mountains | san-dreth-in | Borders the capital city of Aramoor |
| The Black Hills | Mt. Range forming a border between Northern Elondria and Northern Cylmar | |
| Ula’Ree Mountains | oo-la-ree | Mt. Range forming the border between Cylmar and Keldor |
| Hopper’s Ridge |
Forests| Grasslands | Marshes | Deserts |Valleys
| Glasslands of Tekoa | teh-koh-uh | Large grassy plains on the western side of Sidara |
| Ilse of Delga | del-guh | Located off the southwestern coast of Elondria |
| Isle of Tallos | tal-lows | Covered with mountainous terrain where the great northern tribes relocated |
| Isle of the Forgotten | Leper colonies are sent there | |
| Meerwood | Forest in North Sidara between Crystal Lake and the Angoran Mts. | |
| Reed Marsh | Large marshlands found in central Sidara, west of Easthaven. | |
| Rymiran Plains | reh-meer-un | Open plains on the north of Elondria |
| Shale Hollow | ||
| Sidaran Forest | sĭ-dar-un | The largest woodlands in Aldor, running from the Angoran Mts to the Razor Spine Mts. |
| The Blue Islands | Located of the southeastern coast of Briston | |
| The Slags | Marshlands in northern Keldor found at the base of the Northern Heights. | |
| Thornwood | Forest in northern Elondria, bordering the southers edge of the Razor Spine Mts. | |
| Valley of Bones | A baren valley surrounded on all sides by low-rising mountains in central Keldor | |
| Wengoby Desert | win-gob-ee | Desertlands west of the Khezrian Wall |
Noted Landmarks
| Dragon Fang | It was one of the peaks that made up a small cluster on the western edge of the Northern Heights. Mt. peak where Upakans train their children to climb. |
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| Gates of Bel’Taag | bel-tog | Separate Aldor from the Frozen North |
| Pits of Aran’gal | air-un-gol | The place of Goroth’s prison deep underground. |
| T’Ross Mauktor | ter-ross / mock-tor | The room of a thousand nightmares, where Valtor experiments on the homeless. Birthplace of the Shakar. |
| Taerin nu’Cyllian | tare-en / new-see-lee-un | Goroth’s prison. Means in the Fae tongue – Tomb of the Abandoned |
| The Lost Keep of Aero’set | air-o-set | A wizard’s stronghold |
| The Salt Mines of Delga | del-guh | Used as a way for prisoners to cut down their sentences by working it off. |
| Y’tarra | EE-tar-uh | “The In Between.” Middle realm between the realm of man and the realm of fae. |
| The Frozen North | Barren Wasteland North of Aldor | |
| The Ice Caves |
~ CITIES ~
Elondrian Cities
| Aramoor | air-uh-moor | Captital City Elondria and home of High King |
| Belbridge | bel-bridge | Small village where Cylmar and Elondria face off. |
| Carran | sar-on | Mid Eastern Elondria on Virn Run |
| Fayburn | fae-burn | Southern coastal city on the Rhunarin Ocean |
| Iraseth | ear-uh-seth | Elondria near plains of Rymiran |
| Laneer | luh-neer | South Elondrian City |
| Lorel | lor-el | Southern coastal city on the Bay of Torrin |
| Neese | neece | Port city of the Isle of Delga |
| Raine | rain | Mid Elondria |
| Rhyndir | ren-deer | Elondria city on Virn Run |
| Saag | sog | South west Elondria |
| Syrel | sir-el | North Elondria |
| Terhi | tear-ee | Elondria |
| Vinten | vin-ten | Coastal city on the Rhunarin Ocean |
Sidaran Cities
| Aldwick | ald-wick | Western border of Sidara on the Taloos River |
| Belvin | bel-vin | Small town in between Woodvale and Wellhollow. |
| Braedon | bray-don | South Sidara |
| Easthaven | east-hay-ven | Sidaran town closed to Ty’s home Keldor |
| Floran | flor-un | Small Town to the east of Belvin |
| Hedgemont | hedge-mont | South of Praxil Lake |
| Highcrest | hi-crest | Town in Southern Sidara / Mountains with ocean view / Aiden Raycrest’s home |
| Kariss | car-iss | South Sidaran City near Reed Marsh |
| Niska | nis-cuh | Western border of Sidara on the Taloos River, south of Lake Baeron |
| Riverton | river-ton | East River Sidara |
| Saeida | say-ee-duh | Small town in Sidara south of Belvin |
| Storyl | stor-l | Western border of Sidara on Praxil Lake |
| Wellhollow | well-hollow | Mountain Village in Sidara |
| Windmeer | wind-meer | Coastal Sidara |
| Woodvale | wood-vale | Village in Sidara |
Keldoran Cities
| Chorazin | cor-uh-zin | West Keldor |
| Kai | kay-eye | North of Tara Springs |
| Makeda | muh-kee-duh | West Keldor |
| Norshag | nor-shag | Dark city in Northern Keldor / Near the Slagmire |
| Oswell | oz-well | East Keldor |
| Pinnella | pin-nel-uh | Southwest Keldor |
| Rhowynn | row-wen | New Capital City of Dorn north of Border Lake Briston |
| The Lost City | Old Capital City of Keldor before Mount Protus erupted |
Cylmaran Cities
| Dorwall | dor-wall | Mid Cylmar town on the Ryne |
| Ecrin | eck-rin | Capital City of Cylmar |
| Erast | air-ast | Cylmaran |
| Gnarr | nar | South Cylmar |
| Khartag | kar-tog | Cylmar town near Black Hills |
| Pirn | pern | South of Lake Nari on the Ryne River |
Briston Cities
| Azmar | az-mar | Port city of The Blue Isle’s |
| Balmir | bal-meer | South Briston |
| Delyum | dee-lee-um | Mountain/coastal town in Briston |
| Dormane | dor-mane | East Briston Coastal |
| Duport | doo-port | Capitol City of Briston / Port City |
| Goren | gor-en | East Briston |
| Haran | huh-ron | North Briston |
| Koall | cole | West Briston town |
~ CITY STREETS ~
Aramoor Streets
| Barel Street | barl | Southernmost Street that dead ends at the Avalanche headquarters. Cutter sets his trap. |
| Bay Street | runs between the Shipping District and The Maze/Cheapside | |
| Borell | bor-el | North West Merchant District |
| Forntin | Forn-tin | Crosses North Avis just north of King’s Square |
| Grisdale Northwest Grisdale Southwest |
griz-dale | |
| Kingsway West Kingsway East |
Aramoor’s main thoroughfair that runs from the east gate to the palace, splitting the city North and South | |
| Mora | mor-uh | Street that runs the northern border to the Warrens |
| Nimbin Way | nim-bin | Comander Tolin’s former address |
| North Avis South Avis |
aye-vis | Aramoor’s main thoroughfair that run north to south, splitting the city East and West |
| Pilneth Lane | pil-neth | Runs north/south on Mora, close to The Pit |
| Rigdin | rig-din | North side of Aramoor. The western boundary for Rockslide’s territory. Border between Rockslide and Sandstorm. |
| Terrence Lance | tare-ence | Runs in front of The Temple |
| Tilferd | til-ferd | Runs parallel to Kingsway East, part of shopping district. |
| Trollin Avenue | trol-lin | Cattycorner to Kings Way West in South West Merchant District |
| Wall Street | Perimeter road that ran adjacent to the wall |
Easthaven Streets
| Aldcliff | ald-cliff | Easthaven street on the northwest side of the city between Woodvale and the Harbor House. |
| Bullmar | bull-mar | Easthaven street that holds Fergus’s Smithy |
| Lynden | lin-den | Easthaven street that runs parallel to River street between the shopping district and the Dockworks on the east side. |
| River Street | Easthaven’s main thoroughfare, running north and south. | |
| Woodvale | Easthaven’s main thoroughfare, running east and west. |
Rhowynn Streets
| Pree Lane | pree | Street which holds Lord Harlin’s estate where the wielder council meets every third Sixth Day |
| Telvis | tel-vis | Cross Telvis to get to Pree Lane. |
~ CALENDAR ~
Months of the Year
| Aèl | ā-el | Month 1 |
| Sòl | soul | Month 2 |
| Nùwen | new-wen | Month 3 |
| Manù | mah-new | Month 4 |
| Toff | toff | Month 5 |
| Kwàn | quon | Month 6 |
| Nor | nor | Month 7 |
| Èldwin | el-dwin | Month 8 |
| Kùma | koo-muh | Month 9 |
| Akòsi | uh-kah-see | Month 10 |
| Èshan | eh-shun | Month 11 |
| Zùl | zool | Month 12 |
~ PLANT LIFE ~
Vegetation
| Beetle Vine | Crawling its way up the side of | |
| Cantermelon | can-ter-mel-un | A type of like watermelon – Yellow nector insides |
| Costa Root | cah-stuh | Nyalis fed to baby Ty. Grows in mountainous regions. It’s juices are bitter, but life sustaining. |
| Dorak Root | dor-ak | ? |
| Dragon Root | Reduces stomach disorder | |
| Dragon’s Breath | Blooms in cold climates / has an aversion to heat. If you breath on it, it shrinks. | |
| Elder Pine | el-der | Some of the tallest and oldest of Aldor’s trees |
| Elderberries | el-der-bare-ees | Treat pain, infection, skin condition |
| Hemper Vine | him-per | Reduce swelling from bug bites |
| Leech Root | Very Bad Taste | |
| Lemon Balm | Leaves used for a tea to help with sleeping / King Rhydan’s nightcap | |
| Mandrack | man-drak | Herb used in a tonic by Reevie for Anesthetic purposes. |
| Milkweed | Poisonous to animals, mainly dogs | |
| Mugwort | Relieves foot ailments | |
| Prickle Vine | Annoying little thorns that hook on to clothing and skin | |
| Spirit of Hartshorn | heart-shorn | Smelling salts used to arouse consciousness. |
| Tryalis | tree-al-iss | ? |
| Tulfer Weed | toll-fir | Herb that lowers swelling |
| Tundra Vines | tun-druh | Vines that wrap around their prey, squeezing them to death. |
| Tusca Root | tuss-kuh | Small plants with milky insides for basic nourishment. |
| Valerian | vuh-lair-ee-un | Herb used in a tonic by Reevie for Anesthetic purposes. |
| Willow Bark | Herb used in a tonic by Reevie for Anesthetic purposes. | |
| Yarrow | yar-o | Herb used in a tonic by Reevie for Anesthetic purposes. |
| Yularis | you-lar-iss | Plant sap used to render the unconscious, natural anesthesia |
~ ANIMAL LIFE ~
Common
| Bog Toad | ||
| Desert Sherakin | share-uh-kin | Beast of burden in the dessert. Tough leathery skin |
| Dirt Digger | A large mole like creature | |
| Dung Beetle | ||
| Glow Flies | Glow Flies | |
| Keldoran Sand Flea | kel-dor-un | |
| Mountain Stallion | ||
| Night Fox | Call for a mate at night. | |
| Phylero Spider | fill-air-o | One bite Paralysis you. |
| RazorBack | Enormous Lizard Creature: 14 span with tail and rows of sharp teeth. / crawls on all fours | |
| Red Flit Hummingbird | Dances in the air. Small and fast. | |
| Sand Targ | Burrowing creature that lives in the desert. Usually spotted near a water source. Desert Nomads treat them with care. Seeing them can meet water nearby. |
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| Silver Fly | Pesky little flies that swarm around ? | |
| Swamp Turtle | ||
| Tree Rat | Squirrel | |
| Wolvine | wool-vine | Part wolverine/part cat. Quick and deadly. |
| Zyntar | zin-tar | Elephant like creature with 6 legs. Large beast of burden used in heavy labor |
Creatures
| Arachnobe | uh-rack-nobe | Monster Spiders |
| Corax | cor-ax | Unit of Raven / Hunters/Trackers of the White Tower |
| Drakkar | druh-kar | Form of small dragon-like creature. When magic is introduced to grow into a full Dragon. |
| Hor’hounds | hore-hound | Great beast called by Valtor / one part wolf, one part canine, one part magic. |
| Horned Dragon | mythical creature brought over from the realm of Fae | |
| Orm | Huge worm-like creature that burrows vast tunnels under the earth. | |
| Reapers | ||
| Roc | Giant Bird-like creature used for aerial assault. Tamed and ridden during height of Magic during Second Age | |
| Rock Trolls | ||
| Sand Orm | Come up out of the sand and snatch people and animals. | |
| Shade | Shade – can walk thru walls. Non-Corporeal | |
| Shak’tor | shock-tor | Creatures formed by dark magic / used to do their masters bidding / humanoid with animalistic features. |
| Shifters | ||
| Sniffers | Dark creatures created to smell magic. 2-3 head taller than a man, elongated fingers and arms, long moss-like hair, skin is moist like stepping out of a swamp. |
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| Soulless | Men twisted by the Dark One / Rumored to steal your soul if you looked on their gaze. | |
| Tonga Troll | Apparently love to drink. | |
| Vulraak | vul-rack | humans possessed by darkness and mutated. The name means: People of the Shadows (Shadow People). They are the essence of dark wizards whose former selves were transformed and trapped inside a talisman??? |
| Wyvern | why-virn | Small two legged dragon-like creature |
~ MAGIC ~
Terms | Objects | Incantations
| ? | Throwing fire | |
| ? | For allowing Mangora to see through Syglara’s eyes | |
| Adama Layestra | uh-dah-muh / lay-es-truh | Runic words Nyalis used to clean the babes soiled wrapping. |
| Aquaria levidia | uh-quar-ee-uh / leh-vid-ee-uh | Gilly’s water incantation for make it spin |
| Aura | or-uh | A type of vibration felt by magic wielders that depict hostel intent or otherwise. |
| Avalda | uh-vol-duh | “Reveal” / Estonian translation |
| Cessation Spell | seh-say-shun | Cuts off all magic within the bubble of the spell |
| Compulsion | cum-pull-shun | Manipulation of one’s mind by magic |
| Durma | dir-muh | Faerie Collar created to control a wielder’s power. It can only be opened with a key that fits into an unseen lock on the back. It glows brighter the closer it is to the collar. |
| Galaerion Sugethru | guh-LARE-ee-un / soo-geth-roo | |
| Hedimari Loam | heed-ĭ-mar-ee / low-um | Concotion of wet soil from Hedimari that contains strong healing powers and negates magic used on someone. Mangora used it |
| Iryseth a’ Daomon | ear-uh-seth / ah-day-o-mon | (Fae) Calling Tor from the Waters of Asterith, with wave of Nyalis hand. |
| Mirrors of Maon | may-own | Traveling Mirrors. Must know the names of the two you’re traveling through and call them out in succession. |
| Nathleen Filaurel | [noth-leen | fil-ar-el] | |
| Ocnubian, Valtor | ock-new-bee-un | “Show Me…Valtor” |
| Scying Stones | scree-ing | Each engraved with a Rune that glows pale green. Used to link those who have them |
| Shorlock | shor-lock | A magical key used to reveal and unlock magical spells. |
| Sikreeyo Padorum | she-kree-o / puh-dor-um | “Hide Image” from Black Crystal |
| Soriento | Soriento | |
| Suethian Tares’ayden Duwanite | sue-eth-ee-un / tare-es-ay-den / doo-ah-nite |
Nyalis raising his protective wall around Jun Forest |
| Ter’ak | tare-ack | Weapon from the wizard wars. Blade Hilt that forms a flaming sword, whip, axe, or whatever |
| The Watchers | Stone Gargoyles protecting the Waters of Asterith inside the White Tower. | |
| The Waters of A’sterith | ass-tare-ith | Basin holding the silver liquid used for communication from Nyalis’s garden. |
| Un’Trefairno De’Copia | oon-truh-fare-no / day-koh-pee-uh |
Healing Incantation used by Fraya |
| Vera’Sintorum | vere-uh-sin-tor-um | Incantation Nyalis gave council to open box with horn |
| Voyestra | voy-es-truh | Incantation to light something with flame: candle, hearth |
| Zintari Freyestra / Zintari Folduru | zin-tar-ee / fray-es-truh zin-tar-ee / full-doo-roo |
Healing incantation of the Rivahnni for infectious wounds. |
Types of Magic Wielders
| ? | Creating Order (Ilene on Rhowynn Wielder Council) | |
| ? | Manipulate emotions (Ella on Rhowynn Wielder Council) | |
| Elementalist | el-eh-men- |
Name for magic users who can manipulate the elements of nature |
| Floratide | flor-uh-tide | Manipulate Plant life |
| Healer | Gift of healing | |
| Incindi | in-sin-dee | Manipulate Fire |
| Invisibility | Or anything their hands can touch. But only up to a certain size…the larger the object the more energy required. | |
| Memoriae | mem-or-ee-ay | Photographic Memory / Only remember when something is seen. |
| Metallurgist | Manipulate metals | |
| Perfect Aim | ||
| Precognitive Viewing | pree-cog-nuh-tiv | |
| Puller | Can extract thoughts from people’s minds | |
| Pusher | Can plant thoughts in people’s minds | |
| Telasero | tel-uh-sare-o | Manipulate taste |
| Vanti | von-tee | Manipulate air |
| Voda | voh-duh | Manipulate water |
I enjoyed the Aldoran Chronicles and am looking forward to the third book. The title, While Tower, caught my attention because I had just got done rereading the Wheel of Time series for the second time. I read them years ago when I was in the navy. Anyways, I had read a couple of short story Prequals for the Wheel of Time and thought The White Tower was another prequal. To my delight I enjoyed a whole new world to explore. I am now reading The Street Rats of Aramoor. Thanks for the great stories and can’t wait for the third book in the Aldoran Chronicles.
Hey Charles,
Thanks for reaching out. I love Jordan’s work. Along with Lord of the Rings, the Wheel of Time is one of the foundational epic fantasies of our time. To be honest, I do get a lot of readers comparing my work to Jordan’s, mostly in style and scope. I’ve had a few who, like you, were curious if there was a relationship between them.
I read Wheel of Time years ago, and to be honest did not remember that the tower in Tar Valon was called the White Tower until after I’d published it and had readers asking. If I had remembered that, I might have chosen a different name. I just liked the idea of the (dark side) choosing to wrap themselves in white, hence the Black Watch wearing (white) mantels. 🙂
I’m working on the next books in both series at present. Lots to come!
Michael
I just finished the 3 books in The Aldoran Chronicles. Please tell me there is a fourth book. No ones story is finished.
Stephen
Hi Stephen,
Funny you should ask, as I just finished putting the finishing touches on my Wielder Council newsletter, informing my readers of my writing updates, which includes where I’m at on upcoming books. If you haven’t subscribed to the newsletter, you can do so here: https://michaelwisehart.com/join-the-wielder-council/
Also, I have several progress bars built onto the homepage of my website which visually demonstrate what I’m currently working on. Another way to keep up with me, and one that I tend to use the most, when communicating with my readers is following my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelWisehart.author
To answer your question – Yes, there will be a fourth book in the Aldoran Chronicles. I also strongly suggest, if you haven’t already, reading the Street Rats of Aramoor series. The characters and storyline in those books play a very heavy role in the Aldoran Chronicles, starting with The Four-Part Key.
Hope this helps,
Michael
I just finished reading The White Tower. I really enjoyed it! I’m a teacher so I just can’t help but comment on just one thing, sorry. There were several grammatical errors. Probably not many would notice but I had a hard time ignoring them, sorry!! Still plan on writing a good review and reading the next one in the series!
Hi Christine,
I apologize for the grammatical hiccups you came across. I am currently in the middle of having the book completely re-edited by a team of editors. Which means, I could either wait for months until all of them are finished before re-uploading the new edition, or I could go ahead and upload new material as they work through it. I opted for letting my readers get the new material rather than wait until my copy editor did a final cleaning. It was a tough choice to make. My line editor has made it through the entire script, and my content editor is about 2/3 through. Once he finishes, then I have a copy editor go through and clean all the grammar, spelling, and punctuation, then a final copy editor/proofreader to make doubly sure. A very long and drawn out process. One I wish I had had the budget to complete before first publishing. I do appreciate the review! They are a huge help. If you haven’t read the first two books in the Street Rats of Aramoor series yet, make sure to grab a copy. It’s all about Ayrion. 🙂
Wow! Your book transported me to a beautifully created, magical new world. I absolutely loved it! I’m looking forward to reading your books to come.
Hi Tanya. Which book did you read: The White Tower or Banished, or Shackled? Whichever it was, I’m glad you enjoyed it! If you haven’t yet already done so, feel free to share that love as a Review on Amazon. They are really helpful. Thanks for reaching out.
Hi:) I’ve read The White Tower and Shackled. I’m excited to start Banished, as Ayrion is probably my favorite character so far.
I will most definitely share on Amazon.
I think it is awesome that you take the time to respond to your readers comments… thanks!
Everything I do is for my readers. And until the point that it becomes logistically impossible to continue to do so, I will respond to everything I can. I’m glad to have you on board the series. I hope you enjoy Banished. Its sequel, Hurricane, will be released on the 23rd of this month. 😉
Hey Micheal! I loved the street rats of aramoor series, I’ve read all 5 and now am moving onto the white tower. However, I’m curious on the direction you have taken the sequel series. Should I expect fun, intense but touching fantasy where the characters continue to grow or more of a game of thrones vibe where all the characters you created in the prequel series get murdered/destroyed/corrupted throughout the sequel series? Obviously you can’t mention spoilers, but if it’s the latter I’ll probably avoid the sequels and leave the street rats of aramoor as the positive and fun experience I had with it.
Hi EWF (Tanya),
The best way for me to answer your question is to say that I personally am not a fan of the grimdark genre. The master series (The Aldoran Chronicles) won’t be exactly like the Street Rats in that it takes place on a much grander scale and with a host of main characters, of which Ayrion is one. You can’t have light without darkness, but I don’t dwell on the darkness as those in the grimdark genre tend toward, where you can’t generally tell the hero from the villain. Some readers enjoy those types of stories.
The first book in the Aldoran Chronicles is probably the darkest because it introduces the readers to the world of the White Tower. You can start with the Aldoran Chronicles prequel (Shackled) to get an idea of what’s to come. The book is a free download. You can find the link in the back of all the Street Rats books.
Hope that helps,
Michael
I truly enjoyed your book. Just wish the 2nd book was available.
Hi Judy,
Thanks for reaching out. I’m so glad you enjoyed the story. I will be publishing the first book in the new offshoot series “Street Rats of Aramoor” early this fall. It’s the story of a thirteen-year-old Ayrion and his battle to survive the treacherous street tribes as a homeless urchin. The first draft of the second book in the Aldoran Chronicles series is complete. I’m also working to create and publish the audiobook version of The White Tower later this Fall. One way to keep up with the writing is to like me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MichaelWisehart.author/
If you haven’t already done so, and wouldn’t mind helping me out, I’d appreciate it if you could leave a quick review on Amazon. The reviews are very helpful in getting my book seen by others. -Thanks!
I cant tell you how much i enjoyed your book… I can not wait to read the 2nd installment. I was literally hooked within the 1st 10pgs. I love how you have a wide range of characters, giving many points of view to the overall story. For me personally, that is a must to keep my attention. I was so glad that you put in some court life/politics peppered throughout the story. I absolutely love and respect the fully fleshed out magic system you’ve created. You have my utter attention- so excited for Aldoran chronicles #2!
Hi Mattix,
Thank you for the kind words. I’m so glad you enjoyed the story. If you haven’t already done so, and wouldn’t mind helping me out, I’d appreciate it if you could leave a quick review on Amazon. The reviews are very helpful in getting my book seen by others. You could simply copy and paste what you wrote here. -Thanks!
Have a wonderful week,
Michael