(in Magic Steps). Trisana Chandler (A.K.A. Tris): Another friend of Briar's who can control the weather. Commonly called as a weather witch, she studies weather and the sea with Niko. Daja Kisubo: A Trader girl who is Briar's friend. Her ambient magic consists of metal and fire. She is able to put magic into the creations that she smiths in the forge. Briar Moss: The main character in this book. He has plant magic, which allows him to grow plants, nourish plants, and talk to them for information. His studies extends to the use of plants as medical herbs. Niklaren Goldeye (A.K.A. Niko) : A powerful mage that brought Sandrilene, Tris, Daja, and Briar to Winding Circle. Niko is also Tris's teacher, since there wasn't another mage with the same magic as Tris. Frostpine: Daja's teacher, and is the only other mentioned smith mage. Rosethorn: Briar's teacher, and also the other protagonist in Briar's Book. Lark: Sandry's teacher because she also has thread magic. Little Bear: A fast-growing dog that Sandry and her friends had rescued in Sandry's Book. References 1999 fantasy novels 1999 American novels Emelanese books