WAY OF THE WING: a general term sometimes used to describe the lifestyle of the’Icatii.
WESTERN MOUNTAINS: the central Acharite mountain range that stretches west from the River Nordra to the Andeis Sea.
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 who harass Coroleas and occasionally Achar.
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.
WOLFSTAR SUNSOAR: ninth and most powerful of the Enchanter-Talons buried in the Ancient Barrows. He was assassinated early in his reign.
WOLVEN, The: a bow that once belonged to WolfStar SunSoar.
WORSHIP HALL: large hall built in each village where the villagers go each seventh day to listen to the Service of the Plough. Also used for weddings, funerals and the consecration of newborn infants to the Way of the Plough, it is usually the most well built-building in each village.
WRAITHS: see “Skraelings”.
XANON: one of the nine Icarii Star Gods, Xanon is Goddess of the Firmament and shares seniority with her husband, Adamon.
YR: one of the Sentinels.
YSBADD: capital city of Nor.
YSGRYFF: Baron: lord of Nor, and a somewhat wild and unpredictable man like all those of his province.
YULETIDE: see “Festivals”.
ZEHERAH: the fifth and lost Sentinel.
ZEST: one of the nine Icarii Star Gods, Zest is Goddess of Earth.