Chapter 12
In This Chapter
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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