Chapter 12

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Aravis

Calormene noblewoman

Also known as: Aravis Tarkheena

A young Tarkheena (noble lady) of Calormen fleeing an unwanted marriage to the elderly Ahoshta. She...

Archenlander Knights

Archenlander military

Also known as: Knights of Archenland

The knights and soldiers of Archenland who serve King Lune. They prepare for the defense of their...

Bree

Talking Narnian horse

Also known as: Breehy-hinny-brinny-hoohy-hah

A talking horse from Narnia who has been enslaved in Calormen for years. He is proud, somewhat...

Calormene Soldiers

Enemy soldiers

Also known as: Rabadash's Army

The army pursuing the four companions north, part of Prince Rabadash's invasion force heading to...

Defenders of Anvard

Castle defenders

Also known as: Castle Guards

The soldiers and guards defending King Lune's castle of Anvard against Prince Rabadash's attack.

Hermit's Animals

Hermit's companions

The various animals that live with the Hermit of the Southern March in his peaceful dwelling.

Hwin

Talking Narnian mare

Also known as: Hwinny

A talking mare from Narnia who has been Aravis's horse in Calormen. She is gentle, wise, and more...

King Lune

King of Archenland

Also known as: Lune of Archenland

The King of Archenland, a sturdy and just ruler who leads a hunting party when he meets Shasta. He...

Prince Corin

Prince of Archenland

Also known as: Corin Thunder-Fist

The young Prince of Archenland visiting Tashbaan. He is brave, impulsive, and loves fighting and...

Prince Rabadash

Prince of Calormen

Also known as: Rabadash of Calormen

The proud and arrogant Prince of Calormen who desires to marry Queen Susan. When rejected, he plans...

Shasta

Runaway boy

Also known as: Prince Cor

A boy living with the fisherman Arsheesh in Calormen. He has fair skin and feels like an outsider....

The Hermit of the Southern March

Wise hermit

Also known as: The Hermit

A wise old hermit who lives at the border between Archenland and Calormen. He provides shelter to...

Weapon Smiths

Weapon crafters

Also known as: Blacksmiths

Craftsmen in Archenland who forge weapons and repair equipment for King Lune's forces preparing for...

Previously Seen

Ahoshta Tarkaan

Grand Vizier of Calormen

Also known as: Grand Vizier Ahoshta

Revealed to be the Grand Vizier of Calormen, the Tisroc's chief advisor. He counsels the Tisroc on...

Anradin Tarkaan

Calormene noble

A Calormene lord who arrives at Arsheesh's hut wanting to buy Shasta as a slave. His horse is...

Aravis's Father

Aravis's father

A Calormene Tarkaan who agreed to his daughter's marriage to the Grand Vizier, presumably for...

Aravis's Stepmother

Cruel stepmother

Aravis's cruel stepmother who arranged her marriage to Ahoshta. She is mentioned as part of the...

Arsheesh

Shasta's foster father

A poor fisherman in Calormen who found Shasta as a baby and raised him. He is greedy and unkind,...

Aslan

Creator and ruler of Narnia

Also known as: The Great Lion

Revealed to be Aslan, the great Lion of Narnia and son of the Emperor-Beyond-the-Sea. He has been...

Bree's War Companions

Fellow war horses

Other horses that Bree fought alongside during his years in the Calormene army, mentioned as part...

Camel Drivers

Desert guides

Professional guides who lead camel caravans through the desert routes, experienced in desert travel.

Castle Cooks

Kitchen workers

Also known as: Kitchen Staff

The kitchen staff at Anvard who prepare meals for the court, guests, and army during the...

Castle Servants

Castle staff

Also known as: Anvard Staff

The various servants and staff who work in King Lune's castle at Anvard, preparing for war and...

Court Jesters

Court entertainers

Entertainers at the Calormene court who provide amusement for the Tisroc and his nobles.

Desert Travelers

Fellow travelers

Also known as: Other Travelers

Various people traveling through the desert that the companions encounter during their flight north.

Edmund Pevensie

King of Narnia

Also known as: King Edmund the Just

Now an adult King of Narnia, ruling alongside his siblings. He is part of a diplomatic mission to...

Fishing Village Inhabitants

Village community

Also known as: Villagers

The people of the small fishing village where Arsheesh lives with Shasta, mentioned as the...

Fortune Tellers

Street mystics

Also known as: Soothsayers

Mystics and charlatans in Tashbaan who claim to predict the future for paying customers.

Hwin's Previous Owners

Former owners

The Calormene nobles who owned Hwin before she came to serve Aravis, mentioned as part of her...

King Lune's Hunting Party

Royal companions

Also known as: Royal Hunters

The nobles and huntsmen accompanying King Lune when they encounter Shasta in the mountains of...

Lasaraleen Tarkheena

Aravis's friend

Aravis's childhood friend, now a wealthy and fashionable Tarkheena in Tashbaan. She is vain and...

Lasaraleen's Slaves

Household servants

Also known as: Household Slaves

The many slaves who serve in Lasaraleen's luxurious household, attending to her every need in...

Lord Darrin

Narnian lord

Another Narnian lord accompanying the royal delegation to Tashbaan. He is courteous and diplomatic...

Lord Peridan

Narnian lord

A Narnian lord who is part of King Edmund and Queen Susan's diplomatic mission to Tashbaan. He is...

Market Vendors

Merchants

Also known as: Merchants

The various merchants and traders selling goods in the markets of Tashbaan as the companions pass...

Messenger Birds

Aerial messengers

Also known as: Ravens

Talking birds that serve as messengers between different locations, helping coordinate the defense...

Mr. Tumnus

Narnian faun

Also known as: Tumnus the Faun

The faun who serves as part of the Narnian delegation in Tashbaan. He recognizes that Shasta is not...

Narnian Sailors

Ship crew

The crew of the Narnian ship that brought the diplomatic mission to Tashbaan.

Narnian Ship Captain

Naval commander

The captain of the Narnian vessel that brought the diplomatic mission to Tashbaan, responsible for...

Palace Courtiers

Court officials

Also known as: Tisroc's Court

The various nobles and officials who populate the Tisroc's court, witnesses to the secret meeting...

Palace Doorkeeper

Palace servant

The servant who guards the doors to the Tisroc's private chambers and announces visitors during the...

Palace Eunuchs

Palace officials

Court officials who serve in the Tisroc's palace, present during the secret meeting about the...

Palace Grooms

Horse caretakers

Also known as: Horse Keepers

Servants responsible for caring for horses in various locations, including those at Arsheesh's...

Palace Scribes

Court clerks

Court officials who record the Tisroc's decrees and handle official correspondence.

Perfume Sellers

Luxury merchants

Merchants who sell exotic scents and oils, particularly catering to wealthy Calormene ladies like...

Priests of Tash

Religious officials

Also known as: Calormene Priests

Religious officials in Tashbaan who serve the Calormene god Tash, seen performing their duties in...

Prince Corin's Friends

Young courtiers

Also known as: Young Nobles

Young nobles and companions of Prince Corin who are eager for adventure and fighting, much like the...

Silk Merchants

Textile traders

Wealthy traders dealing in fine fabrics and luxurious clothing in the markets of Tashbaan.

Spice Traders

Spice merchants

Merchants selling exotic spices and seasonings in the bustling markets of the Calormene capital.

Stable Masters

Horse experts

Senior servants responsible for the care of horses and other animals at Anvard castle.

Street Children

Street dwellers

Poor children seen in the streets of Tashbaan, representing the common people of the great...

Street Musicians

Entertainers

Performers in the streets and palaces of Tashbaan who provide entertainment with various...

Susan Pevensie

Queen of Narnia

Also known as: Queen Susan the Gentle

Now an adult Queen of Narnia, known for her beauty and gentleness. She is the target of Prince...

Talking Beasts of Archenland

Friendly talking animals

Various talking animals that Shasta encounters in the mountains of Archenland. At first he mistakes...

Tashbaan Guards

City guards

Also known as: City Guards

The guards who patrol Tashbaan and maintain order in the great city. They are present when the...

Tavern Keepers

Hospitality providers

Also known as: Inn Keepers

The proprietors of inns and taverns in Tashbaan where travelers can find food and lodging.

The Tisroc

Emperor of Calormen

Also known as: Tisroc of Calormen

The Emperor of Calormen, an aging despot who rules with absolute power. He meets with Prince...

Various Tarkaans

Calormene nobility

Also known as: Calormene Nobles

Wealthy Calormene nobles seen in the streets of Tashbaan, displaying their wealth and status as the...

Water Sellers

Water merchants

Merchants selling water to travelers in Tashbaan and along the desert routes, essential for...

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