the Fortress Ranges. Lasting several decades, the wars were extraordinarily violent and bloody.
They took place over one thousand years before current events.
WAY OF THE HORN: a general term sometimes used to describe the lifestyle of the Avar people.
WAY OF THE PLOUGH, The: the religious obedience and way of life as taught by the Seneschal. The
Way of the Plough was centred about the Plough and cultivation of the land. The Way of the Plough
was all about order, and about the earth and nature subjected to the order of mankind. Some of the
Icarii and Avar fear that many Acharites still long for life as it was lived to the Way of the Plough.
WAY OF THE WING: a general term sometimes used to describe the lifestyle of the Icarii.
WESTERN MOUNTAINS: the central Acharite mountain range that stretches west from
the River Nordra to the Andeis Sea.
WHITE STAG, The: when Raum transformed, he transformed into a magnificent White Stag
instead of a Horned One. The White Stag is the most sacred of the creatures of the forest.
WIDEWALL BAY: a large bay that lies between Achar and Coroleas. Its calm waters provide
excellent fishing.
WIDOWMAKER SEA: vast ocean to the east of Achar. From the unknown islands and lands across
the Widowmaker Sea come the sea raiders that harass Coroleas.
WILDDOG PLAINS, The: plains that stretch from northern Ichtar to the River Nordra and
bounded by the Fortress Ranges and the Urqhart Hills. Named after the packs of
roving dogs that inhabit the area.
WING: the smallest unit in the Icarii Strike Force consisting of twelve Icarii (male and female).
WING-LEADER: the commander of an Icarii Wing.
WINGRIDGE CURLCLAW: Captain of the Lake Guard.
WOLFSTAR SUNSOAR: the ninth and most powerful of the Enchanter-Talons. He was
assassinated early in his reign, but came back through the Star Gate three thousand years
ago. Father to Azhure.
WOLVEN, The: a bow that once belonged to WolfStar SunSoar. DragonStar now carries the Wolven.
XANON: one of the nine Icarii Star Gods, Xanon is the Goddess of the Firmament, wife to Adamon.
YLLGAINE, Prince: Prince of Nor, son of Ysgryff.
YR: one of the Sentinels.
YSBADD: capital city of Nor.
YULETIDE: see ‘Festivals’.
ZARED: son of Rivkah and Magariz, half brother to Axis, Zared is Prince of the North and newly- (and
self-) crowned King of Achar. His first wife was Isabeau (sister of Herme), who died in a hunting
accident, and Zared is now married to the Princess Leagh, sister of Askam.
ZEHERAH: one of the Sentinels.
ZENITH: youngest daughter of Axis and Azhure.
ZEST: one of the nine Icarii Star Gods, Zest is the Goddess of Earth.