Acantha, waiting for Solen in his fell. He is suspicious of Glynn from the moment she tells him she is Fomhikan. They meet again on Fomhika, where Donard reveals his suspicions, but Glynn escapes. Torrid The fourth brother of Poverin's sons, however he does not have much of a role at all, only making an appearance with his family at the welcoming of the Draaka. Anyi The youngest son of Poverin, and the unlikely mermod. Though he is young, he is feisty, and as Bleyd would give all to protect him, so would he in order to protect Bleyd - or, for that matter, anyone who he holds dear - which is a long list. Rilka The only daughter of Poverin and Maeve, she possesses the same allegiance as her mother and leaves with her after a debate with the Draaka. Fulig Kerd's father and Chieftain of Vespi. The chieftaincy fell to him after Coralyn seduced his brother, Ranouf. Kerd Son of the Vespian Chieftain, a very kind, compassionate character who truly loves Unys, despite her obvious rejections. Though he is in love, according to Alene, he "understands the need for Vespian neutrality" (p. 215). She also comments that he is "desperate to please", which explains the kindness he offers to everyone he meets. Ranouf Uncle of Kerd; he was seduced by Coralyn who used his position as heir to the chieftaincy of Vespi, however Coralyn demanded he abandon his course for her, which he did. She did not realise that breaking the ship code meant he was now an exile and thus could never be chieftain. Hella Solen's sister and a gemmeller, who befriends Glynn on Acantha and plans to escape with her until Glynn is captured. She is quite a delightful character, sending Glynn sether by way of greeting. Later, however, she is so enraged with what she believes to be betrayal on Glynn's part, she is harsh and rash. Lev A man who Glynn meets in the minescrape, and becomes a good friend. Wind Chung Ming Glynn's martial arts instructor who moved into the town of Quarry after inheriting a large sum of money. Glynn's first love. Committed suicide, leaving the notes: "I fall to the void, I drown". Trivia Ronaall is an anagram of Lanalor, but the manbeast's true identity is only revealed in Darksong. External links Australian fantasy novel series