Chapter 86
In This Chapter
Aedion Ashryver
Court member and general
Also known as: Wolf of the North
Forms part of Aelin's new court and helps plan the kingdom's restoration.
Aelin Galathynius
Rescue leader
Also known as: Celaena Sardothien
Leads the mission to rescue Dorian from the glass castle and confront her past.
Chaol Westfall
Injured lord
Also known as: Former Captain
Injured in the final battle and begins his journey to the Southern Continent for healing.
Demolition Experts
Explosive specialists
Also known as: Destruction Specialists
Specialists recruited to help with the destruction of the clock tower and other strategic targets.
Dorian Havilliard
King of Adarlan
Also known as: Crown Prince
Takes the throne of Adarlan after his father's death, becoming king.
Evangeline
Protected ward
Also known as: Eva
Lives under Lysandra's protection and care, receiving education and safety.
Lorcan
Defecting Fae warrior
Also known as: Fae Warrior
Helps Elide escape and begins to switch sides in the larger conflict.
Lysandra
Court member and shape-shifter
Also known as: Lady of Caraverre
Becomes a crucial member of Aelin's court and close friend.
Merchants and Traders
Commercial operators
Also known as: Commerce Folk
Business people trying to maintain commerce despite the ongoing conflicts.
Morath Witches
Fortress aerial forces
Also known as: Fortress Witches
Ironteeth witches stationed at Morath fortress serving Erawan.
Nesryn Faliq
Traveling companion
Also known as: Captain Faliq
Accompanies Chaol to the Southern Continent to seek healing for his injuries.
Palace Guards
Royal protection
Also known as: Royal Guards
Elite guards protecting the glass castle and royal family.
Queen Maeve
Scheming Fae Queen
Also known as: Dark Queen
Sends Lorcan to find Aelin, revealing her own agenda in the larger conflict.
Ren Allsbrook
Loyal lord
Also known as: Lord Ren
Gradually accepts Aelin as his rightful queen and joins her cause.
Rowan Whitethorn
Strategic advisor
Also known as: Prince Rowan
Supports Aelin's plans while maintaining his protective and strategic role.
Ship Captains
Maritime transporters
Also known as: Sea Captains
Captains of various vessels who transport people and goods between continents.
Terrasen Loyalists
Kingdom loyalists
Also known as: Kingdom Faithful
People throughout Terrasen who remained loyal to the Galathynius line.
The Wyrdkeys
Liberation tools
Also known as: Keys of Wyrd
Used to break Dorian's collar and later to banish Erawan from his host body.
Valg Commanders
Demon commanders
Also known as: Demon Officers
High-ranking Valg demons commanding possessed forces in Rifthold.
Valg-Possessed Guards
Corrupted enforcers
Also known as: Demon Guards
Palace guards possessed by Valg demons serving Erawan's will.
Various Nobles
Political players
Also known as: Court Members
Nobles from various kingdoms caught up in the larger conflict.
Previously Seen
Abraxos
Intelligent wyvern companion
Shows increasing intelligence and loyalty, often defying expectations.
Ancient Spirits
Spectral advisors
Also known as: Ghostly Advisors
Spirits of ancient rulers and heroes who offer guidance in the tomb.
Apothecaries
Medicine makers
Also known as: Potion Makers
Specialists who create medicines and potions from herbs and other ingredients.
Armory Keepers
Weapons management
Also known as: Weapon Masters
Guards responsible for maintaining and distributing weapons from the palace armory.
Arobynn Hamel
Deceased enemy
Also known as: King of the Assassins
Killed by Lysandra as part of Aelin's plan for revenge and justice.
Assassin's Guild Members
Professional killers
Also known as: Guild Assassins
Members of the Assassin's Guild that once trained and housed Celaena.
Asterin Blackbeak
Loyal Second with history
Also known as: Second of the Thirteen
Reveals more of her tragic past and why she's so loyal to Manon.
Blueblood Matron
Allied clan matron
Also known as: Petralyn Blueblood
Matron of the Blueblood Clan, third member of the Ironteeth alliance.
Bookbinders and Scribes
Knowledge preservers
Also known as: Book Makers
Skilled workers who create and bind books for the literate population.
Briar Blackbeak
Dependable warrior
Sixth member of the Thirteen, steady and dependable.
Bridge Guards
Bridge security
Also known as: River Crossing Security
Guards who protect and monitor the bridges crossing Rifthold's rivers.
Butchers
Meat providers
Also known as: Meat Sellers
Meat sellers who provide protein to the city's inhabitants.
Carpenters and Builders
Construction workers
Also known as: Wood Workers
Skilled workers who build and repair wooden structures throughout the city.
Castle Stone Masons
Castle builders
Also known as: Fortress Builders
Master masons who built and maintain the stone portions of the glass castle.
Chimney Sweeps
Fire prevention
Also known as: Soot Cleaners
Workers who clean chimneys and flues to prevent fires in city buildings.
City Bakers
Food providers
Also known as: Bread Makers
Bakers who provide bread and pastries to Rifthold's population.
City Blacksmiths
Craftsmen
Also known as: Metal Workers
Skilled metalworkers who create weapons, tools, and household items.
City Gate Guards
City entry security
Also known as: Entry Security
Guards stationed at the gates leading into and out of Rifthold.
City Healers
Medical care
Also known as: Medical Practitioners
Healers who treat injuries and illnesses throughout Rifthold.
City Watch
Urban security
Also known as: Street Guards
Guards responsible for maintaining order in Rifthold's streets and districts.
Clarisse's Brothel Workers
Information sources
Also known as: Brothel Staff
Workers at Clarisse's establishment who provide information to Aelin.
Clock Tower Workers
Tower maintenance
Also known as: Tower Maintainers
Workers who maintain the great clock tower that becomes a target in Aelin's plans.
Cloth Merchants
Textile traders
Also known as: Fabric Dealers
Traders who sell fabrics and textiles from various regions.
Code Breakers
Cryptography experts
Also known as: Cipher Specialists
Specialists who can decode encrypted messages and secret communications.
Court Nobles
Corrupted nobility
Also known as: Palace Nobility
Nobles of the Adarlanian court, many now controlled or influenced by Valg forces.
Disgraced Nobles
Fallen aristocracy
Also known as: Fallen Aristocrats
Former nobles who lost favor with the crown and now support the resistance.
Dock Workers
Maritime laborers
Also known as: Port Laborers
Workers who load and unload ships at Rifthold's busy port.
Document Forgers
Document falsifiers
Also known as: False Papers Makers
Skilled criminals who create false documents and identification papers.
Double Agents
Multi-faction agents
Also known as: Dual Loyalists
Spies who work for multiple factions, playing different sides against each other.
Duke Perrington
Deceased Valg commander
Also known as: The Duke
Killed by Kaltain's sacrifice when she destroys part of Morath.
Edda Blackbeak
Aerial combat expert
Seventh member of the Thirteen, skilled aerial combatant.
Elide Lochan
Escaped prisoner with vital intelligence
Also known as: Lady of Perranth
Successfully escapes Morath with crucial information about Erawan's plans.
Erawan
Disembodied Valg King
Also known as: The Dark King
His host body is killed, forcing him to seek a new form of existence.
Escaped Prisoners
Vengeful fugitives
Also known as: Prison Fugitives
Prisoners who escaped from royal dungeons and now work against the crown.
Faline Blackbeak
Strong warrior
Eleventh member of the Thirteen, strong and dependable fighter.
Falkan Blackbeak
Youngest warrior
Twelfth member of the Thirteen, youngest of the elite group.
Fence Dealers
Stolen goods dealers
Also known as: Stolen Goods Traders
Individuals who buy and sell stolen goods in the criminal underworld.
Fishmongers
Seafood providers
Also known as: Fish Sellers
Sellers of fresh fish from the nearby waters and rivers.
Florine
Brothel madam
Brothel madam who exploited Lysandra and other young women.
Former Soldiers
Military defectors
Also known as: Ex-Military
Ex-soldiers who deserted or were discharged and now fight against their former commanders.
Fortune Tellers
Mystical services
Also known as: Mystics and Seers
Individuals who claim to predict the future for paying customers.
Funeral Directors
Death services
Also known as: Death Dealers
Individuals who handle the increasing number of funerals and burials in the city.
Gambling Den Operators
Illegal gaming
Also known as: Game Masters
Individuals who run illegal gambling operations in hidden locations.
Ghislaine Blackbeak
Completing member
Thirteenth member of the Thirteen, completing the elite coven.
Glass Castle Architects
Structural experts
Also known as: Castle Designers
Architects who designed and know the secret passages of the glass castle.
Glass Workers
Glass crafters
Also known as: Glass Artisans
Artisans who create glass objects, windows, and decorative items.
Grandmother Blackbeak
Conflicted matron
Also known as: The Blackbeak Matron
Increasingly at odds with Manon over the direction of the clan and their actions.
Gravediggers
Death services
Also known as: Cemetery Workers
Workers who dig graves and maintain cemeteries, busier than ever during dark times.
Information Brokers
Intelligence dealers
Also known as: Secrets Traders
Individuals who collect and sell information and secrets for profit.
Iskra Yellowlegs
Antagonistic heir
Also known as: Heir of Yellowlegs
Continues to antagonize Manon and the Thirteen with increasing cruelty.
Jewelers
Luxury crafters
Also known as: Gem Workers
Skilled artisans who craft jewelry and work with precious metals and gems.
Kaltain Rompier
Self-sacrificing hero
Also known as: Lady Kaltain
Sacrifices herself to help Elide escape and destroys part of Morath in the process.
Kaya Blackbeak
Swift warrior
Ninth member of the Thirteen, known for speed and agility.
Lamplighters
Street lighting
Also known as: Street Light Keepers
Workers who light and maintain street lamps throughout the city.
Leather Workers
Leather crafters
Also known as: Hide Workers
Craftsmen who work leather into armor, clothing, and useful items.
Letha Blackbeak
Tactical observer
Tenth member of the Thirteen, tactical and observant.
Lin Blackbeak
Silent warrior
Fifth member of the Thirteen, quiet but deadly in combat.
Loan Sharks
Predatory finance
Also known as: Predatory Lenders
Dangerous individuals who lend money at extremely high interest rates.
Manon Blackbeak
Rebellious heir
Also known as: Wing Leader
Makes choices that put her at odds with her grandmother and clan expectations.
Marion Lochan
Deceased loyalist mother
Also known as: Lady Marion
Elide's deceased mother, killed for her loyalty to Terrasen and Queen Evalin.
Midwives
Birth specialists
Also known as: Birth Attendants
Women who assist with childbirth throughout the city.
Moneylenders
Financial services
Also known as: Financial Dealers
Individuals who lend money at interest to those in need of funds.
Morath Prisoners
Experimental victims
Also known as: Fortress Captives
Various captives held in Morath for experimentation and torture.
Mort
Ancient advisor
Also known as: The Knocker
Bronze door knocker with ancient wisdom, provides cryptic advice to those who seek the wyrdkeys.
Murtaugh
Elder resistance member
Also known as: Old Murtaugh
Elderly member of the Terrasen resistance, wise and experienced.
Night Soil Men
Sanitation workers
Also known as: Waste Collectors
Workers who collect and dispose of human waste from city homes and buildings.
Palace Dancers
Performance artists
Also known as: Court Performers
Skilled dancers who perform at royal celebrations and court events.
Palace Gardeners
Garden maintenance
Also known as: Groundskeepers
Workers who maintain the elaborate gardens and grounds of the glass castle.
Palace Jewelers
Luxury crafters
Also known as: Royal Gem Workers
Master jewelers who craft precious items for the royal treasury and court.
Palace Kitchen Staff
Food preparation
Also known as: Castle Cooks
Kitchen staff who prepare meals for the royal court and palace inhabitants.
Palace Librarians
Library custodians
Also known as: Knowledge Keepers
Scholars who maintain the royal library and its vast collection of knowledge.
Palace Musicians
Court entertainment
Also known as: Court Entertainers
Musicians who perform for the royal court and palace functions.
Palace Physicians
Medical practitioners
Also known as: Royal Doctors
Trained doctors who attend to the health of the royal family and court.
Palace Scribes
Administrative support
Also known as: Record Keepers
Court scribes who maintain records and handle correspondence for the crown.
Palace Servants
Castle maintenance
Also known as: Castle Staff
Servants who work in the glass castle, many now under Valg influence.
Palace Tailors
Royal clothing makers
Also known as: Royal Seamsters
Master tailors who create fine clothing for the royal family and court.
Petrah Blueblood
Honorable witch heir
Also known as: Heir of Blueblood
Shows unexpected honor and fairness in dealing with Manon and the Thirteen.
Plague Doctors
Disease specialists
Also known as: Disease Specialists
Doctors who treat the mysterious diseases spreading through parts of the city.
Poisoners
Poison experts
Also known as: Toxic Specialists
Dangerous individuals who specialize in creating and administering poisons.
Propaganda Writers
Revolutionary writers
Also known as: Revolutionary Authors
Writers who create and distribute anti-royal propaganda and resistance materials.
Quarantine Guards
Quarantine enforcement
Also known as: Isolation Enforcers
Guards who enforce quarantine zones around areas affected by mysterious diseases.
Queen Elena
Ancestral guide
Also known as: First Queen
Ancient queen's spirit who continues to guide and advise Aelin in her quest.
Rebel Financiers
Secret funders
Also known as: Resistance Funders
Wealthy individuals who secretly fund resistance operations against the crown.
Refugee Families
War refugees
Also known as: Displaced People
Families fleeing from war and Valg corruption seeking safety in Rifthold.
Resistance Couriers
Communication network
Also known as: Message Runners
Fast runners who carry messages between resistance cells across the city.
Resistance Sympathizers
Underground supporters
Also known as: Secret Allies
Citizens who secretly support the resistance against the King of Adarlan.
Rifthold Citizens
City populace
Also known as: City Inhabitants
Common citizens of Rifthold living under the King of Adarlan's rule.
Rifthold Merchants
Commercial class
Also known as: City Traders
Merchants and traders conducting business in Rifthold's markets and districts.
Rifthold Rebel Network
Underground resistance
Also known as: Underground Resistance
Network of rebels working against the King of Adarlan from within Rifthold.
Rifthold Rebels
Underground resistance
Also known as: City Resistance
Various citizens and guards who secretly oppose the King's tyranny.
Roof Runners
Aerial messengers
Also known as: Rooftop Messengers
Agile individuals who traverse the city by running across rooftops.
Royal Messengers
Communication network
Also known as: Courier Service
Fast riders who carry messages between the palace and distant locations.
Safe Crackers
Security breakers
Also known as: Lock Specialists
Specialists who can open locked safes and secure containers.
Safe House Keepers
Sanctuary providers
Also known as: Sanctuary Operators
Individuals who maintain secret safe houses for resistance members and fugitives.
Sailors and Ship Crews
Ship crews
Also known as: Maritime Workers
Sailors who crew the many ships coming and going from Rifthold's port.
Sam Cortland
Deceased love
Aelin's deceased love, remembered as she processes her past and current relationships.
Sewer Workers
Underground maintenance
Also known as: Underground Laborers
Workers who maintain the underground sewers and waterways of Rifthold.
Shadow Market Dealers
Black market operators
Also known as: Black Market Traders
Dealers in illegal goods operating in Rifthold's underground markets.
Sleeper Agents
Long-term infiltrators
Also known as: Deep Cover Operatives
Deep cover agents embedded in various organizations for intelligence gathering.
Smugglers
Illegal transport
Also known as: Contraband Dealers
Individuals who secretly transport illegal goods in and out of Rifthold.
Sorrel Blackbeak
Third in command
Also known as: Third of the Thirteen
Third in command of the Thirteen, strategic and reliable witch.
Spice Merchants
Exotic traders
Also known as: Exotic Traders
Merchants who deal in exotic spices and rare seasonings from distant lands.
Spy Masters
Intelligence coordinators
Also known as: Intelligence Chiefs
Leaders who coordinate spy networks and intelligence operations.
Stable Masters
Animal caretakers
Also known as: Horse Keepers
Workers who care for horses and maintain the palace stables.
Stone Masons
Stone workers
Also known as: Stone Workers
Craftsmen who work with stone to build and maintain city infrastructure.
Street Orphans
Street informants
Also known as: City Waifs
Orphaned children living on Rifthold's streets, often used as spies and messengers.
Street Performers
Public entertainment
Also known as: Public Entertainers
Musicians, dancers, and entertainers who perform in the streets for coins.
Tavern Keepers
Information brokers
Also known as: Inn Operators
Operators of taverns and inns throughout Rifthold where information flows freely.
Tax Collectors
Revenue collection
Also known as: Revenue Officers
Officials who collect taxes and fees for the royal treasury.
Temple Priestesses
Religious leaders
Also known as: Religious Orders
Priestesses serving in the temples of Rifthold's various religious orders.
Temple Refugees
Sanctuary seekers
Also known as: Sacred Sanctuary Seekers
People seeking sanctuary in temples from the growing violence and chaos.
The King of Adarlan
Deceased king
Also known as: Possessed King
Killed during the final confrontation, freeing his soul and displacing Erawan.
The Thirteen
Questioning elite unit
Also known as: Manon's Thirteen
Begin to question their orders as they witness increasing brutality.
Thea Blackbeak
Fierce warrior
Eighth member of the Thirteen, fierce and loyal warrior.
Thieves and Pickpockets
Urban criminals
Also known as: Street Criminals
Professional criminals who steal from citizens and visitors to Rifthold.
Tower Guards
Surveillance sentries
Also known as: Watchtower Sentries
Guards stationed in towers throughout the city for surveillance and defense.
Tunnel Diggers
Underground construction
Also known as: Underground Excavators
Workers who dig tunnels and underground passages for various purposes.
Underground Fighters
Arena combatants
Also known as: Pit Fighters
Warriors who fight in underground arenas for money and entertainment.
Underground Printers
Illegal publishers
Also known as: Secret Publishers
Printers who secretly produce and distribute forbidden texts and resistance materials.
Various Wyverns
Aerial war mounts
Also known as: Flying Mounts
Flying creatures bonded to the Ironteeth witches as war mounts.
Vernon Lochan
Traitorous uncle
Also known as: Lord Vernon
Elide's treacherous uncle who betrayed his family to serve dark powers.
Vesta Blackbeak
Aggressive fighter
Fourth member of the Thirteen, aggressive and fierce in battle.
War Widows and Orphans
Grieving families
Also known as: War Victims
Families who lost loved ones in the King's wars and now oppose his rule.
Water Carriers
Water distribution
Also known as: Water Sellers
Workers who carry and deliver fresh water to homes and businesses.
Weapon Smiths
Weapon creators
Also known as: Arms Makers
Specialized blacksmiths who forge weapons for guards, soldiers, and mercenaries.
Weapons Smugglers
Illegal arms dealers
Also known as: Arms Dealers
Individuals who secretly transport weapons to resistance fighters.
Weavers and Tailors
Textile workers
Also known as: Cloth Workers
Skilled workers who create clothing and textiles for city residents.
Wine Merchants
Beverage traders
Also known as: Alcohol Dealers
Merchants who import and sell wine and other alcoholic beverages.
Yellowlegs Matron
Rival clan matron
Also known as: Cressida Yellowlegs
Matron of the Yellowlegs Clan, rival and ally to the Blackbeaks in their service to Adarlan.
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