died before Argon was born, but Jurass blames Argon for the loss. He is "not famous for his abiding wisdom nor for his compassion", according to Solen (p. 57). Nema Mother of Jurass. A very intelligent, blunt woman, and cleaves to Darkfall. She married Garad of Acantha, destined to be chieftain, because Garad's father admired her. They were joined in a life bond, unfortunately when Nema gave birth to Jurass it damaged her too much to ever give birth again - a blow for Garad who could not take any other woman due to the life bond. Argon A white cloak of Eron isle, with the ability to weave (rare in men, except strangers), although in his conversation with Solen in the beginning of the book, he reveals his bitterness towards Darkfall. He is the half-brother of Jurass, and an exile. His father, Garad, died before he was born. His mother was a soulweaver, Signe, who was pregnant with him before she became a soulweaver, but had undergone the process before he was born. He was allowed to stay on Darkfall with her until the age of ten - the only man (of Keltor) to ever walk the isle. Hence his grudge against Darkfall. Poverin The Chieftain of Fomhika, a fair man, quite liberal, who invites the Draaka to Fomhika, proving that he is open-minded. His apparent allowance for a haven on Fomhika and sending his soulweaver, Alandria, back to Darkfall, suggests something a little more, although this is hard to believe considering the position of his wife, daughter and all his sons but Gedron (assuming Torrid holds the same views as his other brothers). Lady Maeve Poverin's "mate", who is quite firm in her beliefs and cleaves to Darkfall. She openly argues with the Draaka on Fomhika and leaves the celebrations along with her daughter, Rilka. Gedron Son of Poverin, the Prime draakira on Fomhika. With completely differing views to the rest of his family. He is very much driven by his anger and frustration: "Gedron thumped at the door again, a dark flush rising up the back of his neck." (p. 439 Darkfall) Of course, this could also be seen as a sort of embarrassment on Gedron's part that the innkeeper won't answer the door for his esteemed guest. Especially after Bayard's comment. Donard (Arolnhod Seminter) Bleyd's younger brother and a friend of Solen's, meets Glynn first on