Hemlock and the Wizard Tower

by B Throwsnaill

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  A glossary of names and places follows on the next page.

  Glossary of Names and Places

  (warning: contains some spoilers)

  Arcos: Wizard and leader of the Fourth Circle of Magic (see Circles of Magic). Killed at the Battle of Tor Varnos.

  Circles of Magic, First: Specialize in the arts of physical warfare.

  Circles of Magic, Second: Specialize in the employment of magic for labor and industry.

  Circles of Magic, Third: Specialize in the harnessing and storage of magical power.

  Circles of Magic, Fourth: Specialize in illusion.

  Circles of Magic, Fifth: Specialize in physical alteration and enhancement.

  Circles of Magic, Sixth: Specialize in cataloging magical spells.

  Circles of Magic, Seventh: Conduct secret research on longevity.

  Colberth: Wizard and leader of the Sixth Circle of Magic (see Circles of Magic). Ally of Falignus.

  Crimson Order: Sect of Wizards loyal to Seventh Circle (see Circles of Magic). Identified by their red sashes worn over wizard robes. Seen by Gwineval as an attempt to undermine the power of the Wizard Council.

  Elite District: A prosperous and orderly district of the City. Citizens have comprehensive bill of rights and representative government, though they are subject to the edicts of the Wizard Guild.

  Falignus: Powerful young wizard. Leader of Seventh Circle of Magic at beginning of story (see Circles of Magic). Son of Zaringer.

  First Wizard: The creator of the City. Little is known about this ancient figure.

  Gwineval: Wizard and leader of the Fifth Circle of Magic. Political opponent of Falignus who is eventually turned revolutionary by Safreon and Hemlock.

  Hemlock: A notorious rogue who stowed away on a trading barge to emigrate to the City when she was a young adolescent. Main character.

  Imperator, The: Wrested control of the City from the First Wizard. Ruled for several generations before his magic finally failed, leaving the City in chaos until Julius started the Wizard Guild.

  Jalis: Wizard and leader of the Second Circle of Magic (see Circles of Magic). Known for his poorly disguised ambition.

  Julius: Founder of Wizard Guild. Discovered Oberon spice and bound Witch Crags to City.

  Jupita: Wife of Safreon. Died during Safreon's quest that resulted in discovery of the Wand of Imperator.

  Kraven: Wizard and leader of the Fifth Circle of Magic (see Circles of Magic) after Gwineval defies Falignus. Killed by Miara during Gwineval's assault on the Tower.

  Malvert: Wizard and leader of First Circle of Magic (see Circles of Magic). An experienced and brutish fighter in addition to an accomplished battle wizard. Killed at the Battle of Tor Varnos.

  Mercuria: Younger sister of Hemlock. Came to the City with Hemlock. Afflicted with a digestive disorder that requires magical treatment.

  Merit: Clockwork gnome and former servant of Wizards. Becomes companion to Hemlock on her adventures.

  Miara: Wizard and leader of the Third Circle of Magic (see Circles of Magic). Known as an ally of Gwineval and for her relatively meek demeanor.

  Night of Ninety-Nine Tears: Failed uprising by Senate and allies against Wizard Guild. All conspirators were impaled on pikes.

  Pan Taros: King of the Tanna Varrans. His philosophy of pacifism has dominated their culture during his multi-decade reign. Father of Taros Ranvok.

  Penelope: A griffin from the eastern mountains. Ally of Safreon and later Hemlock.

  Poyer: Rogue wizard and Elite citizen who was captured and punished by the Wizards for using magic to enhance cooking. Punishment caused confrontation between Senate and wizards.

  Quilog: Second in command to Siros. Killed during battle near Tor Trios.

  Safreon: Freedom fighter of the Warrens district of the City. Mentor of Hemlock. Killed at the Battle of Tor Varnos

  Samberlin: Leader of the Senate. Known for his cunning political maneuvering.

  San Cyra: Formal and seldom used name of the City.

  Siros: Wizard and leader of the First Circle of Magic (see Circles of Magic) after death of Malvert. Killed by Hemlock during assault on Tower.

  Tanna Varrans: Live in the Witch Crags. Known for the distinctive blue chalk that they cover themselves in.

  Taros Ranvok: Tanna Varran son of Pan Taros. Does not agree with his Father's pacifism in the face of the threat of the Witches. Killed at the Battle of Tor Varnos.

  Tor Halos: Second largest Tanna Varran town.

  Tor Trios: Smallest Tanna Varran town.

  Tor Varnos: Capital town of Tanna Varran people. Home of Pan Taros and his family.

  Tored: Tanna Varran war hero of great renown. Trusted advisor of Tanna Varran royal family.

  Warrens: A crime ridden and poverty stricken district of the City. Residents do not have any political power.

  Witch, The: Most powerful of a set of Witches that rule over a kingdom of malicious undead spirits in the Witch Crags. Killed at the Battle of Tor Varnos.

  Zaringer: Wizard and father of Falignus and former leader of Seventh Circle (see Circles of Magic). Fled to northern desert when corruptive magic destroyed his body.