David Weber - Wind Rider's Oath

She advanced upon him with fell intent, and Bahzell Bahnakson demonstrated once again the sagacity and tactical wisdom which were the hallmarks of any champion of Tomanâk.

He took to his heels instantly, and despite the carnage all about them, Baron Tellian, the other wind riders, and every member of the Order of Tomanâk burst into laughter as Kaeritha paused beside a planter only long enough to snatch out a handful of ornamental river stones suitable for throwing at him before she went speeding off in pursuit.

Alfar Axeblade

Sothōii armsman/horse herder from the holding of Warm Springs.

Balcartha Evahnalfressa

Commander of Five Hundred; the senior officer of the Kalatha town guard.

Brother Relath

an acolyte in the Balthar Temple of Tomanâk.

Cassan Axehammer

Baron Toramos, Lord Warden of the South Riding. Baron Tellian's most powerful political enemy, and someone who does not believe that it is possible or desirable to coexist with hradani.

Cathman the Peddler

an alias of Varnaythus.

Dahlaha Farrier

Triahm Pickaxe's mistress and a worshiper of Shīgū.

Dalthys Hallafressa

the town administrator of Kalatha.

Darhal Pickaxe

previous Lord Warden of Lorham. Trisu Pickaxe's deceased father.

Darnas Warshoe

a trusted spy and agent of Baron Cassan.

Dathgar

Baron Tellian's bonded courser. The name means "Thunder Grass."

Edinghas Bardiche

One of Baron Tellian's vassals; Lord Warden of Warm Springs.

Eramis Yohlahnafressa

a war maid; one of Saretha's partisans.

Erathian Halberd

Lord Warden of the Fens one of Baron Tellian's vassals plotting with Duke Cassan against him.

Erlis Rahnafressa

Commander of One Hundred; the war maid officer in charge of training at Kalatha.

Ermath Balcarafressa

The head of Housekeeping for Kalatha.

Festian Wrathson

Lord Warden of Glanharrow. Baron Tellian's choice to replace the traitor Mathian Redhelm at Glanharrow.

Forhada Helmcleaver

A wind rider who joins Bahzell's attack on Krahana's servants. His courser is named Konhandro , or "Mist Born."

Gharnal Uthmâgson

Bahzell's foster brother; a member of the Order Tomanâk.

Garlahna Lorhanalfressa

a young war maid assigned by Erlis as Leeana's mentor.

Garthan Warbridle

Lord Warden of Hollow Cave. One of Baron Cassan's vassals.

Gayrfressa

the courser filly Bahzell heals at Warm Springs. The name means "Daughter of the Wind" or "Wind Daughter."

Gayrhalan

Hathan's bonded courser. The name means "Storm Souled."

Gurlahn Morakson

the Horse Stealer warrior commanding the guard assigned to Bahzell in Balthar by his father.

Hahnal Bardiche

the eldest son of Lord Warden Edinghas.

Halahk Arrowsmith

one of Baron Cassan's vassals.

Haliku Koharth

a Servant of Krahana, under the orders of Jerghar.

Tarith Shieldarm

Leeana's personal armsman.

Tarlan Swordsmith

Lord Warden of High Tranith. One of Baron Cassan's vassals.

Tellian Bowmaster

Baron of Balthar, Lord Warden of the West Riding.

Thalgahr Rarikson

one of the hradani warriors assigned to Bahzell's bodyguard by his father.

Tharnha Garhlanfressa

a war maid; one of Saretha Keralinfressa's partisans.

Theretha Maglahnfressa

a war maid artist (glassblower) from Kalatha.

Trebdor Horsemaster

one of Baron Cassan's vassals.

Treharm Haltharu

a Servant of Krahana, under the orders of Jerghar.

Triahm Pickaxe

Lord Warden Trisu's cousin, a bitter enemy of all war maids.

Trisu Pickaxe

Lord Warden of Lorham.

Varnaythus

Master Varnaythus; a black sorceror and priest of Carnadosa.

Walasfro

Sir Kelthys Lancebearer's courser. The name means "Son of Battle."

Walsharno

Gayrfressa's older brother, the courser who bonds with Bahzell. His name means "Battle Dawn" (it could also be translated "Dawn of Battle" or "Battle Sun").

Welthan Handaxe

Lord Warden of Dronhar, one of Baron Cassan's vassals.

Yalith Tamalithfressa

Mayor of Kalatha.

Orr All-Father

Often called "The Creator" or "The Establisher," Orr is considered the creator of the universe and the king and judge of gods. He is the father or creator of all but one of the Gods of Light and the most powerful of all the gods, whether of Light or Dark. His symbol is a blue starburst.

Kontifrio

"The Mother of Women" is Orr's wife and the goddess of home, family, and the harvest. According to Norfressan theology, Kontifrio was Orr's second creation (after Orfressa, the rest of the universe), and she is the most nurturing of the gods and the mother of all Orr's children except Orfressa herself. Her hatred for Shīgū is implacable. Her symbol is a sheaf of wheat tied with a grape vine.

Chemalka Orfressa

"The Lady of the Storm" is the sixth child of Orr and Kontifrio. She is the goddess of weather, good and bad, and has little to do with mortals. Her symbol is the sun seen through clouds.

Chesmirsa Orfressa

"The Singer of Light" is the fourth child of Orr and Kontifrio and the younger twin sister of Tomanâk, the war god. Chesmirsa is the goddess of bards, poetry, music and art. She is very fond of mortals and has a mischievous sense of humor. Her symbol is the harp.

Hirahim Lightfoot

Known as "The Laughing God" and "The Great Seducer," Hirahim is something of a rogue element among the Gods of Light. He is the only one of them who is not related to Orr (no one seems certain where he came from, though he acknowledges Orr's authority . . . as much as he does anyone's) and he is the true prankster of the gods. He is the god of merchants, thieves, and dancers, but he is also known as the god of seductions, as he has a terrible weakness for attractive female mortals (or goddesses). His symbol is a silver flute.