quetzal, leader of a flock under Frazhin's control, who is freed by Rialle's songs. Yashra - Kyarra's mother, who received Yehn for her crimes in Crystal Mask and is now helpless. Frazhin - A disfigured man who controls Half Creatures using khiz crystal. Shaiala - A Kaleri woman with a close bond to the centaurs. Erihan - A Kaleri prince, and later leader of the tribe. Lord Nahar - Erihan's father, the initial leader of the tribe. Xiancotl - Holy man of the forest people. Speaks Many Tongues - Translator for the forest people. Lord Zorahan - Leader of the Harai tribe. Lord Azri - Karchlord. Lianne - A novice at the Echorium who bullies Kyarra. Jilian - Daughter of a famous pirate, Asil, she helps to kidnap Kyarra but then befriends her. See also The Echorium References External links Katherine Roberts' homepage Direct link to Dark Quetzal page 2003 British novels British fantasy novels Novels by Katherine Roberts