Once Upon a Time Chapter 106: Cast List, a hellboy fanfic

WARNING: this cast listing holds SPOILERS for ALL chapters currently posted! Read at your own risk!

Author's Note: Okay, I can't stand it anymore. So many people have been like, "We need a character list," and I don't have one because I'm pretty sure it's against the rules, but then I thought about it, and was like, "You know what? It's actually probably not. Because books have glossaries and character lists in them. Why can't fanfics? Are they less legitimate than books because they're online and they're fan-done?" Somehow, I doubt the creators of this site feel that way. So I've FINALLY put in a character list, in alphabetical order. I hope everyone is happy and that this helps with any confusion. =)

And there's also a glossary after this, too.

Loves,

PS - as new chapters, and thus new characters, appear, this list will be updated. A few characters are listed already, as well, even though they haven't made appearances yet. And if I've forgotten anyone, please let me know.

PPS - I've listed ALL the royals that we have or will run into at the bottom, just so when they're mentioned people aren't too confused, but in a different list because the list is HUGE. Way bigger than I thought.

PPPS - Last one. These listings are broken up into categories, like, "Bad Guys on This Team," "Bad Guys on That Team," "Servants in Findias," "Dylan's Family," etc.

Once Upon a Time
Character List

Heroes

Dylan Myers: the main female character. First appears in chapter 1. Was twenty-eight at the beginning of chapter 1, had her twenty-ninth birthday during the first 7 chapters and her 30th birthday in chapters 80-82. Her birthday is December 20th. Psychiatrist, specializing in youth counseling. Possesses the Sight. Currently unmarried, no previous spouse, no children. Elder twin sister of John Myers, younger sister of Petra, Pauline, Mary, Simone, Gardenia, Victoria, and Francesca Myers. Parents deceased. Spent eleven years in the psychiatric ward of Saint Vincent's Hospital in New York City. Former employee and current friend of Lady Kaye Fierch, Queen of the Seelie and Unseelie Courts of New Jersey. Friend of Carapace Clavicle Moundshroud, Keeper of the Samhain Tree, and Mr. Edward Magorium. Phobically afraid of the dark and of needles. Betrothed to Prince Nuada Silverlance of Bethmoora as of chapter 73. Liege lady of the Bethmooran provinces of Fionntrá, Éas Ruaíd, Inber Scéne, Macha Chroí, and Luácha Hanráhan as of chapter 100.

Nuada Silverlance of Bethmoora: the main male character. First appears in chapter 1. Called Silverlance for his skill with that weapon. Is four-thousand-ninety-eight years old at the beginning of chapter 1. His birthday is June 22nd, the Summer Solstice. Crown Prince of the Irish-fey kingdom of Bethmoora. Currently unmarried, no previous spouse, no children. Twin brother of Princess Nuala. Mother deceased; father is king of Bethmoora. Three deceased elder siblings. Has been in self-imposed exile for over two-thousand years. His main goal is to protect his kingdom and the other fae realms; his plan to do so is to resurrect the Golden Army. Betrothed to Lady Dylan Myers of Central Park, Fionntrá, Éas Ruaíd, Inber Scéne, Macha Chroí, and Luácha Hanráhan.

Faerie Allies

Ailbho mac Cavan: a member of the royal guards; first appears in chapter 63, assigned to guard Nuada while he heals. Later assigned to guard Dylan. Engaged to a girl named Clodagh. Likes Dylan and Nuada.

Ailís mac Kieran: a member of the royal guards; first mentioned in chapter 63, assigned to guard Dylan.

Arawn Death-Lord of Annwn: the king of Annwn, the Welsh Otherworld. Old friend of King Balor. Close friend of Nuada. Nuada saved his life several centuries ago, and did him an as-yet-unknown "act of service" a few centuries after that. Father of four. His daughter Eilonwy was once considered a potential match for Nuada, but agreed not to pursue the union at the behest of both Nuada and Eilonwy. Master of the Fell Crochan, also known as the Black Cauldron. First mentioned in chapter 21. Inspired by Welsh myth and The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander. Neutral about a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Aso Assase Ya: Nyame Elf of approximately six-thousand years. Seamstress and weaver. Old friend of Nuada's. Former soldier and member of the Anansi, the royal guard of Nyame. Has a shop in the Troll Market beneath the Brooklyn Bridge. Possesses a wicked sense of humor and enjoys teasing Nuada. First appeared in chapter 40.

Brighid Brownie: the brownie that alerts Nuada to Dylan's presence in the subway in chapter 10; she later informs Dylan of Nuada's impending "trial" in the same chapter and accompanies her and Becan to Findias. Helps Nuada combat Dylan's hypothermia in chapter 42. Becan's love interest.

Brünnhilde Ashkeson: wife of blacksmith Erik Ashkeson; fair-haired, red-eyed ljósálfr (light-elf) of the Nordic Elven kingdom of Álheim. Does not really like Nuada, but is pleased with how he treats and seems to feel about Dylan. Wink is intimidated by her. Her husband adores her. First appears in chapter 40.

Carapace Clavicle Moundshroud: fae king of Weir, the Keeper of the Samhain Tree, and husband of Ligeia. Takes special interest in mortal children with the Sight born on Halloween. Pipkin is his heir. Dylan is his friend and he is very fond of her. Considered one of the most dangerous fae to ever live. First appeared in chapter 50. Good friends with Mr. Edward Magorium.

Caspar Kabouter: Dutch house-sprite and Master of the Royal Kitchens in Findias, current capital of Bethmoora. Fond of Dylan, loves Nuada like his own son. Appears in chapter 13.

Dastan of Shahbaz: third-eldest child of Sultana Tamina and twin brother of Dinarzadi. Named for his paternal grandfather. Friend of Nuada's. In his thirty-fifth century. Went to war against the humans. Cameo inspired by Disney's The Prince of Persia film. Neutral about a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Dinarzadi of Shahbaz: second-eldest child and only daughter of Sultana Tamina; twin sister of Dastan. Named for her maternal grandmother. Was once considered a potential match for Nuada. In her thirty-fifth century. Went to war against the humans. Cameo inspired by The 1001 Arabian Nights (Dinarzad is the younger sister of Scheherazade, the girl who has to tell the 1001 stories). Against a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Edward Magorium: a powerful and ancient fae who poses as a toymaker and store owner in the human world; Dylan worked for him in college. Though most of his magic is invested in the store, he is still incredibly powerful, strong enough to give Nuada pause. Molly Mahoney—Mr. Magorium's store manager, mortal foster daughter, and heir—is the one who taught Dylan to play the piano. Dylan's uncle Thaddeus also works for Mr. Magorium. Magorium is a close friend of Moundshroud. First appeared in chapter 94. Cameo from Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium.

Eilonwy ap Arawn: Arawn's eldest daughter; crown princess of Annwn. In her twenty-seventh century. Once considered a potential wife for Nuada, but the match was not pursued at the behest of both the Bethmooran prince and the Annwn princess. Has three brothers. Cameo inspired from The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander. Pronounced Ay-lawn-wee. Neutral about a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Eimh Ionsaí: one of Dylan's Guard Dogs, given to her by Nuada. Flannán's daughter, Sétanta's sister. Her name means "swift attack" in Gaelic. A white fey wolfhound with amber eyes. Still a puppy, but tries to be very serious. First appears in chapter 48.

Erik Ashkeson: a dark-haired, red-eyed Nordic Elf known as a dökkálfr (dark-elf). Blacksmith with a shop in the Troll Market. A friend of Nuada's, though they disagree about humans (Erik's policy is live and let live). Taught Nuada the finer points of smithing and jewelry-making. Together with Nuada, created Wink's bronze arm. Was the one to give Wink the name "Ironfist." Has dozens of apprentices. Absolutely devoted to his wife. Deadly with any sort of hammer. First appears in chapter 40.

Fionnlagh McTadgh: a member of the royal guards; first mentioned in chapter 63, assigned to guard Dylan. Sister of Loén.

Flannán: Nuada's best she-hound; bred for hunting. The alpha of his top pack of Sidhe Cú Faoil (fey wolfhounds). Mother of Eimh and Sétanta. Her name means "little red one" in honor of her rust-colored coat. First appears in chapter 48.

Gráinne mac Uilliam: a member of the royal guards; first mentioned in chapter 63, assigned to guard Dylan.

Hiyori Yasutora: one of the journeymaid seamstresses in Findias, apprenticing under Themba. An Elf of Onibi raised in Bethmoora. First appears in chapter 70.

Jarlath mac Rón: new lieutenant of the Butcher Guards; first mentioned in chapter 62. First appears in chapter 69, where it is revealed he follows the Star Kindler and is the Elders' Quorum President of the congregation that meets in the palace.

Jocasta of Reedus: Elven noblewoman of Bethmoora, a known human sympathizer. Nuada does not like her; she publicly lends her support to Nuada when he begins courting Dylan. First mentioned in chapter 39, first appears in chapter 78.

Joseph Pipkin: called Pip or Pipkin. A once-human, now fae young man who stopped aging at seventeen. Protégé of Moundshroud, the Keeper of the Samhain Tree; considered equal to a prince in rank. Friend of Dylan's. She offered her life in exchange for his when he was dying of a ruptured appendix at age thirteen (while still mortal). The deal would have killed her, had not Pipkin's four best friends (Ralph, Jenny, Wally, and Tom) also made the same deal. Calls Dylan "Doc." Cameo from Ray Bradbury's The Halloween Tree. Against a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 50.

Kaye Fierch: pixie, changeling, and owner/manager of the faerie coffee shop Persephone's. Consort of King Roiben Darktithe and therefore Queen of the Unseelie and Seelie Courts of New York and New Jersey, "sister" of Kate Fierch. Former employer and friend of Dylan's. Main character of Holly Black's Tithe and Ironside. First mentioned in chapter 8. Against a war with the humans.

Laigdech Goblin: Bethmooran goblin merchant from the Troll Market, specializing in toys and clockwork pieces. Married with children. Respected enough and high-ranking enough to be Head of the Artificers' Guild in New York, but declined the position. Friend of Nuada's, likes Dylan. First appears in chapter 45.

Loén McTadhg: a member of the royal guards; first appears in chapter 57, where he is assigned to escort Nuala to her room. Dislikes Nuada, but pitied and now cares for Dylan. Brother of Fionnlagh. His partner, Siothrún, was tried and convicted of treason. When Dylan discovered Loén had also been imprisoned, she used her elevation to peerage ceremony to publicly ask for Loén's pardon, which Balor granted.

Lóegaire: elderly female mind-healer at Findias; soft-spoken, but very observant and clever. First appears in chapter 75.

Lorcc mac Cumhail: a member of the royal guards; first appears in chapter 63, assigned to guard Nuada while he heals. Friendly enough with Dylan.

Lorelei von der Strom: a rhinemaiden, owns and manages a bar called Fafner's Cave in the East Village in Manhattan. Long-time close friend of Nuada, Wink, and Nuala ever since she was a small child. Born almost a century ago in Bavaria, after her mother (Sunna) fled inland to escape rising industrial pollution. Moved to the States with some of her family the year before World War Two broke out. Wink and Lorelei begin falling in love over a night of wine and conversation concurrent to chapter 34, but detailed in chapter 1 of "Caves And Rivers." Also pursued by Geri the fenris, who's feral charm interests her, though she still loves Wink. Universally neutral, very much opposed to all crusade-like wars and genocide, including Nuada's idea of war with humans. Was shot by a Nazi agent once, still has the gun from the incident. Harbors a dark secret around her escape from Germany.

Mashkaupeu of Saami: the white bear king of Saami and the munaqsri, or Inuit guardian, of the polar bears. Famous for taking a human wife and being abducted by so-called trolls. Friend of Boreas, the North Wind. Husband of Cassandra and father of Abigail. Cameo from Ice by Sarah Beth Durst. First appears in chapter 58. I have no idea how to pronounce his name; sorry. =( Against a war with the humans.

Miyax Agloolik of Saami: an agloolik, or Inuit ice spirit, Mistress of the Royal Kennels in Findias, and friend to Nuada. Helps breed and train his dogs. First mentioned, though not by name, in chapter 18, and again in chapter 48. Named for the titular character in Julie of the Wolves (whose English name is Julie, but whose Inuit name is Miyax).

Nils Fjøsnisse: a tomte, similar to a brownie but specializing in farmwork and animals, a sprite very fond of horses. Master of the Royal Stables in Findias, and friend to Nuada. Helps breed and train his horses. First appears in chapter 13.

Onóra McTaggart: a member of the royal guards; first mentioned in chapter 63, assigned to guard Dylan.

Peri: a sídhe noblewoman, has a young son named Bean. A member of one of the sídhe families responsible for changeling children, Peri ran away with her son when her family decided he should be left in exchange for a human kid. They'd been on the run for years before finally settling in New York. Friend of Dylan's, and a member of Roiben's court. First mentioned in chapter 8; first appears in chapter 39. Cameo from the novel A Necklace of Kisses by Francesca Lia Block.

Roiben: king of the two Elphame courts of New York and New Jersey, former Elf knight. Husband of Lady Kaye Fierch. Twin brother of Lady Ethine. Called Darktithe. Won the Unseelie crown by slaying the previous queen, Nicnevin. Won the Seelie crown when his sister bequeathed it to him after a battle. Cameo from Holly Black's Tithe and Ironside. Went to war with Nuada against the humans. Appears in chapter 54. Against a war with the humans.

Sunna von der Strom: a rhinemaiden, hundreds of years old, and Lorelei's mother. Fled inland in the last 150 years to escape rising industrial pollution, where she met and married Lorelei's father. Has no qualms at all about "making sport" with humans. Was most favored of her clan-sisters by a local dragon in the centuries that she lived in the Rhine. Doesn't generally approve of Lorelei's "exotic" taste in men.

Táebfada: female healer at Findias; soft-spoken, but with a strong backbone. First appears in chapter 67.

Taran Daffyd ap Arawn: eldest son of Arawn Death-Lord, prince of Annwn. Cameo inspired from The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander. Pronounced Tayr-inn. Neutral about a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Themba: chief of the palace tailors; an Elf of Nyame. Has a big, rolling laugh. First appears in chapter 70.

Uaithne mac Declan: a member of the royal guards; first appears in chapter 63, assigned to guard Nuada while he heals. Later assigned to guard Dylan. Married to Ennis; has two children - a young son named Tadgh and an infant daughter named Aodh. Respects Nuada, likes Dylan.

Valerie Russell: mortal royal guard of Lady Kaye Fierch, Roiben's consort; girlfriend of Ravus the Apothecary and senior partner of Mallory Grace. Cameo from Holly Black's Valiant and Ironside.

Wink Ironfist: We know Wink. Wink is awesome. First appears in chapter 1.

Yang Shōjō of Onibi: a flower-selling Sea Sprite, originally from Onibi, who now resides in New York. Has a shop in the Brooklyn Troll Market. Friendly acquaintance of Nuada and Wink. First appeared in chapter 26. Has a tanuki (racoon-fae) servant named Morinji.

Zhenjin Ti-Lung: called Zhenjin Azurefire due to his rank as the crown prince of Dilong. Second-eldest living son of Huizong, friend of Nuada. Brother to (among others) Gaôzu, Hôu Junjï, Qing Long, and Ming Xian. First-rank prince. First appears in chapter 45. Went to war against the humans. Pronounced Zenn-Jinn. In favor of a new war with the humans, but believes Dylan is different from other humans. Reveals to Nuada that he is in love with Dylan (as a result of a mind-meld where he experienced Nuada's memories of his relationship with her) in chapter 89, reveals it to Dylan in chapter 103.

Dylan's Retinue

A'du'la'di Ewah: forty-one-year-old Cherokee cougar-shifter; physically about eight years old. One older brother, Tsu's'di. One younger sister, 'Sa'ti. Orphan. Sworn as a page to Dylan. Hero-worships Nuada. Favorite book is The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's. First appeared in chapter 46.

Becan Brownie: Dylan's house-sprite, romantic interest of Brighid. Been living in Dylan's cottage undetected for nearly five years before Nuada revealed his presence in chapter 8.

Sétanta Cian: one of Dylan's Guard Dogs, given to her by Nuada. Flannán's son, Eimh's brother. The name "Cian" means "legendary" in Gaelic. A black fey wolfhound with ice-blue eyes. Still a puppy. Named for the youth who would become the legendary hero known as Cu Chulain or the Hound of Ulster. Can make the switch between serious and playful very easily. First appears in chapter 59.

Tsu's'di Kata Ewah: seventy-nine-year-old Cherokee cougar-shifter; physically between fifteen and sixteen years old. One younger brother, A'du'la'di, and a younger sister, 'Sa'ti. Orphan. Sworn as a bodyguard to Dylan. Greatly admires Nuada and Wink. Fond of Lena, daughter of Balanos. First appeared in chapter 46.

U'de'ho'sa'ti Ewah: thirty-three-year-old Cherokee cougar-shifter; physically between five and six years old. Two older brothers, Tsu's'di and A'du'la'di. Orphan. Sworn as a handmaiden to Dylan. Has a stuffed mountain lion named Neytiri. First appeared in chapter 46.

Villains

Team Blackwood

Alexander "Xander" Blackwood: one of the two notorious Blackwood brothers; partly responsible for the years of sexual abuse Dylan and several other children experienced while trapped in the psychiatric ward of Saint Vincent's Hospital.

Ivan Blackwood: father of Patrick and Xander Blackwood. Rich man, socialite, has a brother in the Senate. Child molester. Cameo from an as-yet-undisclosed source. Mentioned in chapter 35.

Lucian Westenra: psychiatrist at Saint Vincent's Hospital, from before Dylan's internment there until chapter 50. Responsible for the years of rape and sexual abuse Dylan and several other children experienced while trapped in the psychiatric ward. Has a livid red scar on his right wrist from when Dylan bit him as a child. Executed by Nuada with Balor's permission in chapters 49 & 50.

Patrick Blackwood: one of the two notorious Blackwood brothers; partly responsible for the years of sexual abuse Dylan and several other children experienced while trapped in the psychiatric ward of Saint Vincent's Hospital.

Team Bres

Arrachd Nuckelavee: a nuckelavee in Bres's envoy to Bethmoora. Broke into the Metropolitan Museum of Art to steal the third crown piece, only to discover it was a fake. Seen by Tiana Johnson, who gave his description to the BPRD. Plans to hunt Tiana down and kill her. Hates humans. Dislikes Dierdre. First mentioned in chapter 20, but first appears in chapter 48.

Biróg: Bres's former nanny, a Fomori sorceress and a member of the envoy from Cíocal to Bethmoora. First appears in chapter 20.

Bres mac Elatha of Cíocal: Elf of Cíocal, last surviving child of King Elatha. Though he didn't kill all of his siblings, he killed a lot of them, as per tradition in that kingdom. Fomorian prince. Lover of Dierdre, best friend of Cíaran, former friend of Nuada. Plans to marry Nuala and then kill her to gain control of the Golden Army without having to fight Nuada (as he would probably lose). Went to war with Nuada against the humans. Lusts after Dierdre, but does not love her. First appears in chapter 18.

Cíaran mac Aengus: a gancanaugh currently posing as a Fomorian Elf. Twin brother to Dierdre and best friend to Bres. One of King Elatha's top torturers. Has a sadistic streak and enjoys torturing and killing wee fae and humans. First appears in chapter 19. Adept at weaving dream-spells, but more detail-oriented than Dierdre. Less likely to pout, whine, complain, or disobey Bres.

Dierdre mac Aengus: twin sister of Cíaran, lover of Bres, and a gancanaugh noblewoman. Currently glamouring herself to look like a scarlet Fomori to get closer emotionally to Nuada, Nuala, and Balor. Has plans to seduce Nuada in an attempt to drive a wedge between him and Dylan. Hates Nuala for gaining even a little of Bres's attention, and loathes Dylan for her humanity. Fears and lusts after Bres, but does not love him. Loves Cíaran. First appears in chapter 19.

Eamonn: a Zwezdan Elf raised in Cíocal, and a sadistic psychopath who works for King Elatha and Prince Bres. Obsessed with destroying Nuada. Was focused on doing so through Nuala and Dylan, but once Bres stepped in with his plans for the princess, Eamonn focused on Dylan. Has nearly killed her twice (in chapters 12 and 42). Responsible for Nuada's flogging in chapter 10/11. Believes Nuada has betrayed the fae and should have killed his father and taken control of the Golden Army to wipe out humanity. Was fatally injured by Nuada in chapter 42, and then cursed him that if he died, Nuada would lose his father, sister, Wink, and Dylan through his own mistakes and cowardice. First appears in chapter 7.

Elatha mac Dalbaech of Cíocal: king of Cíocal. Called Elatha Redtongue, an epithet referring to his encouragement of his children killing each other in increasingly violent and painful ways and the rumors that he drank their blood from a goblet. Master of Eamonn, secret enemy of Balor and Bethmoora.

Iolo the Huntsman: a mysterious Welsh fae who works for a faerie lord. His master is in league with Bres, and is plotting treason against the king of whatever kingdom this faerie lord comes from. Iolo doesn't care one way or the other about what's going on with Nuada, except as it affects his master, and loathes having to work with such high-strung fae beings as Eamonn and Dierdre. First appeared in chapter 14.

Kadru Naga: a naga (faerie serpent from India) in the employ of Dierdre and Bres; her task is to bite King Balor and slowly poison his body and mind with her venom. First appears in chapter 26.

Lí Ban Na'Bodaich: a bodach nobleman from Cíocal, an old friend of Bres's, and his current bodyguard. A master swordsman. First appeared in chapter 19.

Team "Unknown Master"

Black Agnes: one of the Black Ladies of Bradley Woods (flesh-eating female water fae). From mythology.

Blue Aniss: one of the Black Ladies of Bradley Woods. Helped poison the halfling baby. First appears in chapter 18. From mythology.

Gray Jane: one of the Black Ladies of Bradley Woods.

Jenny Greenteeth: one of the Black Ladies of Bradley Woods; the youngest. Helped poison the halfling baby. First appears in chapter 18. From mythology.

Ligeia of Weir: fae queen of Weir, mistress of the nocs, and wife of Moundshroud. Hates humans, especially human women. First mentioned in chapter 54. Cameo from Kelly Creagh's Nevermore.

Oísin mac Conan: former captain of the Butcher Guards; hated Nuada. First appeared in chapter 22. Died in chapter 57, killed by Wink.

Padraig: lieutenant to Captain Oísin. First appeared in chapter 53. Died in chapter 57, killed by Wink.

Peg Powler: one of the Black Ladies of Bradley Woods; sometimes called simply the Powler. Helped poison the halfling baby. First appears in chapter 18. From mythology.

Pinfeathers of Weir: the "prince" or captain of the red nocs; owes fealty to Queen Ligeia of Weir, but is allied with a mortal boy named Varen Nethers, the creator of the red nocs. Is in love with a human girl named Isobel Langley. First mentioned in chapter 54. Cameo from Nevermore by Kelly Creagh.

Polunochnaya iz Lysaya Gora: mentioned briefly, though not by name, in chapter 43 as a friend and lady-in-waiting to Nuala. Called "'Naya." An Elven noblewoman of Zwezda. First appears in chapter 57. Same age as Nuala and Nuada. Name pronounced "Poh-Loo-Nock-Nai-Yuh." The name "Lysaya Gora" translates into English as "Bald Mountain" (as in, the song "Night on Bald Mountain" from Disney's Fantasia). Was once Nuada's lover.

Scrimshaw of Weir: the "prince" or captain of the blue nocs; owes fealty to Queen Ligeia of Weir. One of the oldest nocs still living. Has an obsession with Edgar Allen Poe. First mentioned in chapter 54. Cameo from Nevermore by Kelly Creagh.

Segna the Gold: one of the Black Ladies of Bradley Woods. Helped poison the halfling baby. First appears in chapter 18. From mythology.

Various Other Villains or Potential Trouble-Makers

Ailbhe of Cromm Crúaich: oldest daughter of Lord Dougall of Cromm Crúaich. Potential suitor for Nuada. Mentioned in chapter 34.

Conri Rougarou: French-American wolf-shifter who attacks 'Sa'ti in chapter 46 and, when Dylan gets in the way, attacks her as well. He is the one who called Dylan a whore. In lust with Odette Swanmane. Is punished by Nuada for his attack on Dylan by breaking most of the bones in his arm. Appears in chapter 46.

Cuan Rougarou: French-American wolf-shifter who attacks 'Sa'ti in chapter 46 and, when Dylan gets in the way, attacks her as well. He is the one who speaks for the group and apologizes to Nuada. In lust with Odette Swanmane. Is punished by Nuada for his attack on Dylan by breaking the bones in his hand. Only appears in chapter 46.

Dennis Matlock: the police sergeant who filed a complaint about Dylan. Mentioned in chapter 27, appears in chapter 78.

Dougall of Cromm Crúaich: Bethmooran nobleman, father of three daughters and one young son. One of Nuada's anti-human supporters, trying to pair up the prince with one of his three daughters—Ailbhe, Orla, or Una. Mentioned in chapter 34.

Ethine: Roiben's sister, mentioned in chapter 54. Nuada once paid court to her. Pretends her brother is dead, as she is ashamed of him and his acceptance of the Unseelie Crown. Cameo from Holly Black's Ironside.

Finbar: Bethmooran nobleman, one of Nuada's anti-human supporters. Publicly snubbed him after the events of chapter 14. Mentioned in chapter 20 and 29.

Galen: Bethmooran nobleman, one of Nuada's anti-human supporters. Publicly snubbed him after the events of chapter 14. Mentioned in chapter 20 and 29.

Geri: a fenris (flesh-eating wolf shifter) who is actively pursuing Lorelei, Wink's truelove, and views Wink as a rival. Wink views him as a pest, and often refers to him as "boyo." Drinks human blood, eats human flesh, and has no problem forcing himself on human women. First appeared in chapter 37 of this fic; first appears in chapter 2 of "Caves and Rivers." Species cameo from Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce.

Jenny Hob: head of housemaids in Findias. Loves Prince Nuada as if he were her own son and watched him grow up. Suspicious of Dylan, but does not hate her. First mentioned in chapter 13, first appears in chapter 58.

José Ramirez: Lisa's older brother and the instigator of Dylan's attack in chapter 1, though he did not take part. As punishment, Tito Quijada beat him to the point of hospitalization. Was the one to shoot Rafael. Member of the Rojos. First mentioned in chapter 20.

Na'ko'ma Wakį́yą: mentioned briefly, though not by name, in chapter 43 as a friend and lady-in-waiting to Nuala. Called "Ko." A wakį́yą is a Native American creatured called a "thunderbird." First appears in chapter 57.

Odette Swanmane: the swan-shifter from chapter 46 who set Cuan and Conri Rougarou on the ewah children and Dylan.

Orla of Cromm Crúaich: middle daughter of Lord Dougal of Cromm Crúaich. Potential suitor for Nuada. Mentioned in chapter 34.

Una of Cromm Crúaich: youngest daughter of Lord Dougal of Cromm Crúaich. Potential suitor for Nuada. Mentioned in chapter 34.

Butcher Guards

Ailís mac Kieran: a member of the royal guards; first mentioned in chapter 63, assigned to guard Dylan.

Fionnlagh McTadgh: a member of the royal guards; first mentioned in chapter 63, assigned to guard Dylan. Sister of Loén.

Gráinne mac Uilliam: a member of the royal guards; first mentioned in chapter 63, assigned to guard Dylan.

Jarlath mac Rón: new lieutenant of the Butcher Guards; first mentioned in chapter 62.

Lorcc mac Cumhail: a member of the royal guards; first appears in chapter 63, assigned to guard Nuada while he heals. Friendly enough with Dylan.

Mahon mac Niall: a member of the royal guards; first appears in chapter 63, assigned to guard Nuada while he heals. Dislikes Dylan, respects the prince.

Muirne ingen Óenfer: new female co-lieutenant of the Butcher Guards under Captain Sáruit. First mentioned in chapter 67.

Odhrán mac Galen: a member of the royal guards; first mentioned in chapter 63, assigned to guard Dylan, but transferred to guarding Nuada.

Oisin mac Conan: former captain of the Butcher Guards; hated Nuada. First appeared in chapter 22. Died in chapter 57.

Onóra McTaggart: a member of the royal guards; first mentioned in chapter 63, assigned to guard Dylan.

Padraig McLochlainn: lieutenant to Captain Oisin. First appeared in chapter 53. Died in chapter 57.

Phelan mac Mannix: new co-captain of the Butcher Guards; first mentioned in chapter 62.

Ríagáin mac Gowain: a member of the royal guards; first mentioned in chapter 63, assigned to guard Dylan, but transferred to guarding Nuada.

Sáruit ingen Chuinn: female co-captain of the Butcher Guards and leader of the king's personal guard detail; first mentioned in chapter 63.

Siothrún mac Suibhne: a member of the royal guards; first appears in chapter 62, assigned to guard Nuada while he heals. Neutral regarding both Dylan and Nuada.

Servants in Findias

Cabhán Glaistig: the midwife and child-healer of Findias township; doesn't work in the castle, but often is summoned there. First mentioned, though not by name, in chapter 40. Mentioned by name in chapter 60. Appears in chapter 69.

Caspar Kabouter: Dutch house-sprite and Master of the Royal Kitchens in Findias, current capital of Bethmoora. Fond of Dylan, loves Nuada like his own son. Appears in chapter 13.

Collin Mistlethwaite: Head Gardener at Findias. A puck from Eathesbury. Looks like a young boy of maybe 15 years.

Colum McCleod: one of the stable lads at Findias; a young Elf. First mentioned in chapter 29.

Conn: one of the Elven healers in Findias. First mentioned in chapter 68; first appears in chapter 69.

Dickon Goodfellow: Gamekeeper and Woodsman of Findias; a puck from Eathesbury. Looks like a young boy of maybe 15 years.

Fiona Hob: one of the hob chambermaids at Findias; first appears in chapter 58. One of Cíaran's leman.

Hiyori Yasutora: one of the journeymaid seamstresses in Findias, apprenticing under Themba. An Elf of Onibi raised in Bethmoora. First appears in chapter 70.

Isibéal ingen Cabhán: one of the servants in the palace kitchens, a young Elf maid and a personal favorit of Caspar Kabouter. Tsu's'di's girlfriend. Was the girl who sent him the miniature cherry pie at Christmas. Lord Galen mac Galen considers her his leman, though she has always tried to rebuff him. Due to a broken family curse, has hair like deer-hide and eyes that catch the light like an animal's. Her father is a member of the Fianna. Her mother was murdered by King Elatha.

Jenny Hob: Head of Housemaids in Findias. Loves Prince Nuada as if he were her own son and watched him grow up. Suspicious of Dylan, but does not hate her. First mentioned in chapter 13.

Lilé Hob: one of the hob chambermaids at Findias; first appears in chapter 29. One of Cíaran's leman.

Lóegaire: elderly female mind-healer at Findias; soft-spoken, but very observant and clever. First appears in chapter 75.

Rórdán Hob: a kitchen boy and friend of A'du'la'di; first appeared in chapter 65.

Siobhan Dubh: the Elf servant/nurse/midwife that tends to the orphaned servant children in Findias. First mentioned in chapter 29.

Somhairle: the chief healer at Findias and the king's personal physician. First appears in chapter 63.

Táebfada: female healer at Findias; soft-spoken, but with a strong backbone. Friend to Nuada. First appears in chapter 67.

Themba: chief of the palace tailors; an Elf of Nyame. Has a big, rolling laugh. First appears in chapter 70.

Uilleag Brownie: a pot-boy in Findias's kitchen.

Dylan's Kids

Adrian King: one of Dylan's Sight-kids. Cursed by a witch for his poor attitude regarding "ugly" girls, he came away from the curse whole but possessing the Sight at the late age of sixteen. Now seventeen. Cameo from Alex Flinn's novel, Beastly. Mentioned in chapter 39.

Augustus "Gus" Jenkins: one of Dylan's Sight-kids. He and his younger sister Rosie are the particular friends of a troll dwelling in Central Park. Was once briefly turned into a troll by dark magic. Sixteen years old. Cameo from Don Bluth's animated film, A Troll in Central Park. Appeared in chapter 24.

Clarissa "Clary" Fray: a relatively young shadowhunter (a type of demon-slayer said to be descended from an angel; Dylan knows this to be false). Also called nephilim. Has red hair and green eyes. Supposedly possesses a less-diluted strain of angelic blood than other shadowhunters due to experiments done on her in utero by her father, Valentine Morgenstern. Has an older brother named Jonathon Christopher, who possesses undiluted "greater demon" blood. Is madly in love with Jace Lightwood and is the best friend of Simon Lewis. A member of Dylan's Sight-group, more as a guest-speaker/guest-mentor than as someone in need of guidance. First appears in chapter 37, not mentioned by name, but seen with Jace by Wink on his way to Fafner's Cave. Cameo from the Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare.

Eric Dashwood: a young man who works at Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium and has a vast collection of hats. Eric's mother sent him to Dylan because Eric has almost no friends his age, is incredibly gifted, and very much socially isolated. First appears in chapter 94. Cameo from the film Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium.

Jace Lightwood: another Shadowhunter. Descended from the incredibly gifted Herondale family. Madly in love with Clary; sort-of-friends with Simon. Also possesses a strain of less-diluted so-called angelic blood due to experiments done on him in utero by adoptive father Valentine Morgenstern. Parabatai (brothers-in-soul-and-blood) with Alec Lightwood, who is his best friend, though not his biological brother. Cameo from The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare. First appears in chapter 37 alongside Clary.

Rose Jenkins: one of Dylan's Sight-kids. She and her older brother Gus are the particular friends of a troll dwelling in Central Park. Was once briefly kidnapped by a troll. Fourteen years old. Cameo from Don Bluth's animated film, A Troll in Central Park. Appeared in chapter 10.

Simon Lewis: perpetually-sixteen-year-old vampire; Dylan counsels him both on how to survive with one foot in the Hidden Realm and on how to cope with having been kicked out of his house. Cameo from Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series. First appears in chapter 54.

Dylan's Family

Birth Order, Oldest to Youngest: Petra, Pauline, Mary, Simone, Gardenia, Victoria, Francesca, Dylan, and John.

Arianna Kieth: Dylan's niece, Petra's daughter. Age fifteen. Mentioned briefly in chapter 34 as "Ari."

David Kieth: Dylan's nephew, Petra's son. Age nine.

Francesca Myers: one of Dylan's sisters; twin of Victoria. Second youngest girl. Full name, Francesca Elizabeth Dorothy Myers. Works as a waitress at a restaurant called Yvaine's. Obsessed with sex. Has a very foul mouth except at work. First "appears" in chapter 25. One of the only siblings who Dylan gets along with most of the time. Nickname is 'Cesca. Wants to see Nuada with his shirt off. Once forced John into a dress and tried to put lipstick on him when they were kids.

Gardenia Myers: one of Dylan's sisters; twin of Simone. Fourth youngest girl. She and her sister are named after the musical duo Simon and Garfunkel. Full name, Gardenia Arianna Myers. First "appears" in chapter 25.

John Myers: Dylan's twin brother and only younger sibling. Full name, John Thaddeus Myers. Sucked into an alternate "hell-dimension" when he was 12 where he did not age. Was spat back out 6 years later. Lived off-and-on with his twin sister in New York and their Uncle Thaddeus in Pennsylvania. Upon graduating from high school, was recruited by the US government to work for the FBI (after they send him to college and to a place where he can learn to the extent of his psychic abilities). Though chronologically twenty-eight years old at the beginning of chapter 1, is physically only twenty-one. First appears in chapter 3.

Mary Myers: Dylan's third oldest sister; the youngest triplet after Petra and Pauline. Named after the musical group Peter, Paul, and Mary. Full name, Mary Nessa Myers. Childhood nickname, "Em-an-Em." Works as a yoga instructor. Self-proclaimed Bhuddist, but isn't really. First "appears" in chapter 25.

Niamh Bardson: Dylan's aunt, her father's younger twin sister, the wife of Thaddeus, and the mother of Dolph and Renee. Also possesses the Sight. First appeared in chapter 99.

Pauline Myers: Dylan's second oldest sister; the middle triplet between Petra and Mary. Named after the musical group Peter, Paul and Mary. Full name, Pauline Alexis Myers. Works as a school teacher. First "appears" in chapter 25.

Petra Keith Myers: Dylan's oldest sister; the eldest triplet, followed by Pauline and Mary. Named after the musical group Peter, Paul and Mary. Full name, Petra Ruby Christine Myers. Works as a bank teller. Dylan's only sister who owns a gun. First appears in chapter 8. Divorced, with a daughter named Ari and a son named David.

Russell Keith: Dylan's nephew, Petra's son. Age seven.

Simone Myers: one of Dylan's sisters; twin of Gardenia. Fourth oldest girl. She and her sister are named after the musical duo Simon and Garfunkel. Full name, Simone Jeanette Myers. First "appears" in chapter 25.

Thaddeus Bardson: Dylan's maternal uncle and her mother's older twin brother; the man John gets his middle-name from. Possesses a very small bit of the Sight. Helped teach Dylan how to deal with the fae when she was a Little Girl before she was imprisoned. Helped raise John after his return from the alternate dimension when things became too difficult for Dylan to handle. First mentioned in chapter 3, first appeared in chapter 94. The only human Nuada has ever claimed "it was an honor" to meet. Married to Niamh Bardson, nee Myers. Father of Dolph and Renee.

Victoria Myers: one of Dylan's sisters; twin of Francesca. Third youngest girl. Full name, Victoria Lurline Myers. Works as a librarian at the New York City Public Library (the one with the lions). Nickname is Tori. Super-protective of Francesca. First mentioned in chapter 25; first appears in chapter 31.

Tertiary Characters

Anya Paperdowski: a BPRD agent and friend of Dylan's, though Dylan doesn't know about Anya's connection to the Bureau. They often go to faires and medieval reenactments together. First mentioned in chapter 8. Appears in chapter 32.

Beezle: one of Erik's goblin apprentices; makes a very brief appearance in chapter 40.

Brighid Brownie: a female brownie who has helped Nuada in the past. Love interest for Becan. First appears in chapter 10.

Ceśar Martinez: leader of the Lobos, older brother of Miguel, gang-leader to deceased Rafael Gonzales, and "friend" to Dylan. First mentioned in chapter 23, doesn't appear until chapter 37. Friendly with Dylan and willing to do her favors because she kept his little brother out of juvie. Former patient of hers.

Charlotte Peabody: lieutenant of the NYPD, friend of Dylan's. First mentioned in chapter 7, first appeared in chapter 8. Knows that someone saved Dylan in chapter 1, and knows that this person killed her attackers, but does not pursue the matter at Dylan's request.

Cornelius Stone: an adult human who is friends with John, Kaye the pixie, Ravus the troll, and Val. Possesses the Sight but is not one of Dylan's Sight-patients, though she is counseling him as a therapist for other issues. Though he doesn't hate faeries, he is afraid of them. Was sexually assaulted by an Unseelie Elf knight as a teenager, then cursed by a Seelie Elf knight to wither and kill anything he touched with his bare hands. His sister Janet was drowned by a kelpie. First appears in chapter 54. Cameo from Holly Black's Tithe and Ironside.

Elsie Cottingley: the college intern working at Saint Vincent's Hospital. Stuck dealing with Westenra in chapter 26. Filling in as his secretary in chapter 49, though only mentioned by name in the latter.

Fiona Connelly: a selkie-maiden whose brother owns an apothecary in the Troll Market beneath the Hudson Bay Bridge. Mentioned, though not by name, in chapter 43. Cameo inspired by the film The Secret of Roan Inish.

Helena Printer: Doctor Westenra's secretary; on maternity leave during the events of "Hush-a-By Mountain" and "Confession." First appears in chapter 25.

Holly Colfer: one of the psychiatrists mentioned in chapter 27 that work with the police.

James Connelly: a selkie who owns an apothecary in the Troll Market beneath the Hudson Bay Bridge. Provided Wink with the magical water he used to make the troll potion for Dylan's illness in chapter 43. Cameo inspired by the film The Secret of Roan Inish.

James Donovan: a police seargent under Lt. Charlotte Peabody. Professional friend of Dylan's. First appears in chapter 22.

Jarl Erikson: Erik's son; in his seventeenth century. Appears briefly in chapter 56. Pronounced "Yarl."

Joyce McTavish: a friend of Dylan's, they often go to faires and medieval reenactments together. First mentioned in chapter 8. Enjoys snow.

Julian Hollis: young psychiatrist and verifiable genius, who graduated high school at 14. Head of Psychiatry at Saint Vincent's. First mentioned in chapter 23. Appears in chapter 36. Favorite flavor of ice cream is vanilla.

Kathleen Shirelle: prosecuting attorney dealing with Lisa's case. Mentioned in chapters 27 and 37.

Morinji Tanuki: Yang Shōjō's servant and shop-help, a male racoon fae from Onibi. First appears in chapter 40.

Quentin Viguie: one of the psychiatrists mentioned in chapter 27 that work with the police.

Rafael Gonzales: member of the Lobos, Lisa Ramirez's boyfriend. First mentioned postmortem in chapter 20.

Samantha Black-Crow: Francesca's boss and a supervisor/manager at Yvaine's; a cameo from Neil Gaiman's American Gods. First appeared in chapter 31.

Stanley Troll: a flower-troll that lives under a little bridge in Central Park. Friend to Gus and Rosie Jenkins, and friendly with humans. Appears in chapter 10. Brief cameo from Don Bluth's animated film, A Troll in Central Park.

Thimbletack Brownie: the brownie from the Spiderwicke Chronicles who takes care of Jared, Simon, and Mallory Grace. First mentioned in chapter 54.

Tito Quijada: leader of the Hispanic gang the Rojos. Has an alliance of sorts with Dylan and considers her a friend. Did not authorize the attack on her in chapter 1. First mentioned in chapter 8.

Vica Taltos: friend of Lorelei's. Briefly appears in chapter 53 and 55.

Animals

Bat: Dylan's black cat, who often behaves with human intelligence despite appearing entirely "normal." First appeared in chapter 8. Has saved Dylan's life more than once. Did not at first get along with Sétanta, but soon came to terms with him. Starbright's mentor.

Donas: the king's favorite stallion, a phooka that has been the king's mount since Nuada's boyhood. In Nuada's youth, he attempted to ride Donas to impress his mother and sister, but broke his arm when Donas bucked him off. Mentioned in chapter 74.

Duskshine: a young unicorn colt whose entire glory was slaughtered by humans, with only two other survivors—Fluttershy and Shimmer. Reluctantly trusts Nuada, Dylan, and A'du'la'di. First appears in chapter 106.

Fluttershy: a young unicorn filly whose entire glory was slaughtered by humans, with only two other survivors—Duskshine and Shimmer. In keeping with her name, is incredibly shy. First appears in chapter 106.

Lòman: Nuada's horse, a black arion stallion from Shahbaz who is capable of human speech. First mentioned in "A Hero Comes Home: A Once Upon a Time Short," first appeared in chapter 66. Nuada has had Lòman since childhood, a betrothal gift from Dinarzadi of Shahbaz.

Maeve: Dylan's horse, a white arion mare from Nuada's stables; first appeared in chapter 105.

Shang: a lóng mâ, or dragon horse, from Nuada's stables; when his mother died birthing him, Nuada gave him as a birthday gift to Dylan in chapter 80. His full name is Tian Shang Yué, which very roughly translates as Teardrop of the Moon.

Shimmer: a young unicorn foal, only a few days old, whose entire glory was slaughtered by humans, with only two other survivors—Duskshine and Fluttershy. First appears in chapter 106.

Starbright: Dylan's white kitten, which Nuada gave her as a Christmas gift in chapter 95.

Royalty (Divided By Country)

some people will be repeated from the list above

Alaka

southeast-Asian fae kingdom, spanning India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and a few other countries; a non-Elven kingdom ruled by the current Padishah Empress. Called the Children of the Lion.

Ja'ha'nara Ramayana raja Alaka: padishah empress of Alaka. Unmarried, only in her twenty-fifth century. Inspired by Indian history. Against a war with the humans. Friends with Nuala.

Yatesh raja Rakshana: narasimha (lion-man) ambassador for the padishah empress. First appears in chapter 71.

Alfheim

the Nordic faerie kingdom, inspired by Viking culture; spans Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Greenland, Switzerland, Denmark, and Finland; the ljósálfr are called the Children of the Hammer, the dökkálfr are called the Children of the Wolf.

Askel Wielandson of Álfheim: second youngest prince of Álfheim, one of four boys. Barely into his sixteenth century. Named Askel after the "lucky third son" of Swedish myths (similar to Cinderella stories in America). A dökkálfr. Inspired by Swedish myth. Pronounced Ash-kell. Neutral about a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Wieland Yngvison of Álfheim: one-eyed King of Álfheim; father of Günther, Viðarr, Askel, and Siegfried. Called Ravenseye. A ljósálfr. Against a war with the humans.

Eir Wielandson of Álfheim: Crown princess of Álfheim, wife of Günther. In her thirty-fifth century. Mother of two daughters and one son. A dökkálfr, and a powerful healer. Neutral about a war with the humans. Currently pregnant. First appears in chapter 71.

Fríðr Güntherson of Álfheim: youngest daughter of Crown Prince Günther; younger sister of Sassa and older twin sister of Guðfriðr. In her ninth century. First appears in chapter 71.

Günther Wielandson of Álfheim: Crown prince of Álfheim, one of four boys. In his forty-fifth century. Married, with two daughters and one son. Called Günther Wolfjarl; instrumental in forging an alliance between the álfar and the werewolves of Álfheim. A ljósálfr. Went to war against the humans. Neutral about a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Guðfriðr Güntherson of Álfheim: only son of Crown Prince Günther; younger brother of Sassa and younger twin brother of Fríðr. In his ninth century. First appears in chapter 71.

Sassa Güntherson of Álfheim: oldest daughter of Crown Prince Günther; older sister of Fríðr and Guðfriðr. In her fourteenth century. First appears in chapter 71.

Siegfried Wielandson of Álfheim: youngest prince of Álfheim, one of four boys. Only in his eighth century. Very close with his three older brothers. A ljósálfr. First appears in chapter 71.

Viðarr Wielandson of Álfheim: second oldest prince of Álfheim, one of four boys. In his thirtieth century. Called Wolfslayer. A dökkálfr. Pronounced Vy-tharr. In favor of a new war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Annwn

the Welsh otherworld; called the Children of the Hunt

Llŷr ap Arawn: youngest son of Arawn Death-Lord, prince of Annwn. Inspired by Welsh myth. Pronounced "Leer" - I think. First appears in chapter 71.

Mathonwy ap Arawn: second youngest son of Arawn Death-Lord, prince of Annwn. Cameo inspired from The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander. Pronounced Maff-onn-ee, not Math-onn-wee. First appears in chapter 71.

Penarddun ap Beli Mawr: Queen of Annwn, wife of Arawn Death-Lord. Called "the Fair." Is said to be so beautiful she does not need glamor to make mortal men fall in love with her. Mother of Eilonwy, Taran, Mathonwy, and Llŷr. Inspired by Welsh myth. Against a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Bethmoora

one of the three Irish faerie kingdoms; the kingdom of the Tuatha de Denaan; called the Children of the Earth

Ailbhe of Cromm Crúaich: oldest daughter of Lord Dougal of Cromm Crúaich. Potential suitor for Nuada. Mentioned in chapter 34.

Balor One-Arm of Bethmoora: the One-Armed King of "Elfland," king of Bethmoora and father of Nuada and Nuala. Widower to Queen Cethlenn, a Fomori noblewoman. Is willing to do anything to maintain the forgotten truce between humans and fae. Current possessor of one piece of the Golden Crown. First appearance is in chapter 10. Against a war with the humans.

Boann of Bethmoora: Nuada's eldest sister and Balor's firstborn, who was murdered as a child. Mentioned in chapter 86.

Braden of Cromm Crúaich: Bethmooran Elf, eldest son of Dougal of Cromm Crúaich, only ten centuries old, younger brother of Ailbhe, Orla, and Una. His family is mentioned in chapter 34.

Cethlenn of Bethmoora: Elf noblewoman of Cíocal. One of the rare "scarlet Fomori." Died at the hands of humans. Wife and queen to Balor One-Arm. Mother of Nuada and Nuala. Called Cethlenn the Wise and Cethlenn Kingsheart. First appears in very brief flashback in chapter 1. Mentioned in chapter 4. Inspired by Irish myth.

Finbar of Macha: Bethmooran nobleman, one of Nuada's anti-human supporters. Publicly snubbed him after the events of chapter 14. Mentioned in chapter 20 and 29.

Galen mac Nechtan of Óic Bethra: Bethmooran nobleman, one of Nuada's anti-human supporters. Publicly snubbed him after the events of chapter 14. Mentioned in chapter 20 & 29.

Galen mac Galen of Óic Bethra: Bethmooran nobleman, one of Nuada's anti-human supporters. Son of Galen mac Nechtan. Threatened Dylan while drunk in chapter 78, and tried to sexually assault Isibéal ingen Cabhán in chapter 102 when she was on a walk with Tsu's'di.

Hamish mac Galen of Óic Bethrá: Bethmooran nobleman, one of Nuada's anti-human supporters. Son of Galen mac Nechtan. Attacked 'Sa'ti and insulted Dylan in chapter 92; Nuada humiliated him in front of his cohorts after allowing Prince Llŷr of Annwn to punch him in the face.

Muirchertach of Bethmoora: Nuada's elder brother, who died a few hours after his birth; twin brother of Muirionn. Mentioned in chapter 86.

Muirfionn of Bethmoora: Nuada's second-eldest sister, who died a few hours after her birth; twin sister of Muirchertach. Mentioned in chapter 86.

Na'ko'ma Wakį́yą of Kw'Uhnx'Wa: mentioned briefly, though not by name, in chapter 43 as a friend and lady-in-waiting to Nuala. Called "Ko." A wakį́yą is a Native American creature called a "thunderbird." First appears in chapter 64.

Orla of Cromm Crúaich: middle daughter of Lord Dougal of Cromm Crúaich. Potential suitor for Nuada. Mentioned in chapter 34.

Una of Cromm Crúaich: youngest daughter of Lord Dougal of Cromm Crúaich. Potential suitor for Nuada. Mentioned in chapter 34.

Cíocal

one of the three Irish faerie kingdoms; the kingdom of the Fomori; called the Children of the Sea

Arrachd: a nuckelavee in Bres's envoy to Bethmoora. Broke into the Metropolitan Museum of Art to steal the third crown piece, only to discover it was a fake. Seen by Tiana Johnson, who gave his description to the BPRD. Plans to hunt Tiana down and kill her. Hates humans. First mentioned in chapter 20, but first appears in chapter 48.

Biróg: Bres's former nanny, a Fomori sorceress and a member of the envoy from Cíocal to Bethmoora. First appears in chapter 20.

Cíaran macAengus of Caer Ibormeith: a gancanaugh currently posing as a Fomorian Elf. Twin brother to Dierdre and best friend to Bres. One of King Elatha's top torturers. Has a sadistic streak and enjoys torturing and killing wee fae and humans. First appears in chapter 19. Adept at weaving dream-spells, but more detail-oriented than Dierdre. Less likely to pout, whine, complain, or disobey Bres.

Dierdre macAengus of Caer Ibormeith: twin sister of Cíaran, lover of Bres, and a gancanaugh noblewoman. Currently glamoring herself to look like a scarlet Fomori to get closer emotionally to Nuada, Nuala, and Balor. Has plans to seduce Nuada in an attempt to drive a wedge between him and Dylan. Hates Nuala for gaining even a little of Bres's attention, and loathes Dylan for her humanity. Fears and lusts after Bres, but does not love him. Loves Cíaran.

Sadb ingen Elatha of Orang: daughter of Elatha and only surviving child other than Bres; married to Crown Prince Minyak of Orang. Not a marriage of love, though they do not hate each other.

Dilong

the faerie equivalent of China, with a bit of the surrounding Asian countries (such as Korea, Vietnam, Laos, and Siam) thrown in; the Elves are called the Children of the Dragon, and their royal family is said to be able to transform into dragons, though this has never been proven

Gaôzu Ti-Lung of Dilong: second-oldest living son of the Emperor of Dilong. A few decades younger than Nuada, and a master of hand-to-hand combat. Younger brother of Zhenjin, older brother of (among others) Hôu Junjï, Qing Long, and Ming Xian. Went to war against the humans. First appears in chapter 45. Pronounced Gow-zoo. In favor of a new war with the humans.

Hôu Junjï Ti-Lung: third-oldest living son of the Emperor of Dilong. Little is known about the Elf who has recently seen his three-thousandth summer. First appears in chapter 45. Pronounced Ho-june-jee. Neutral about a war with the humans.

Huizong Ti-Lung: the half-mad Jade Emperor of Dilong (Elven China). He is a stickler for honor and lets very little slide by him. Obsessed with the standing of Dilong in the eyes of the other fae kingdoms. Favors Zhenjin as the second-oldest son, but also favors Ming Xian as the only girl. Though he has an empress, known as the Pearl Snake, he also has several other wives. His favorite is the mother of Qing Long and Ming Xian, for giving birth to three sets of twin boys and the longed-for daughter. While on friendly terms with Balor, he is outraged that Nuada seems to have dishonored his favorite child by courting a human instead. Has a younger sister, Yin Mei, with whom he is very close. Was once nearly overthrown by his first-born son, Shaohao, and had him exiled. First mentioned in chapter 16, first appears in chapter 27. Inspired by Chinese myth. Pronounced Hwee-zong Ty-Lung. Against a war with the humans.

Mïng Xiân Ti-Lung of Dilong: youngest child and only daughter of Emperor Huizong. "Almost-engaged" to Prince Nuada of Bethmoora. Called Princess Yu-Lan, or Princess Jade-Orchid. First mentioned in chapter 17, I think.

Qing Long Ti-Lung of Dilong: youngest prince of the Dilong royal family, only in his fifth century. First appeared in chapter 27.

Yué Ti-Lung: the favorite wife of Emperor Huizong. Mother of Mïng Xiân and the six youngest Dilong princes (she's his favorite because she gave him six sons and the much-longed-for daughter). Called the Jade Snake Princess. Sister of Yeh-Shen. A first-rank princess. Inspired by the Chinese faerie tale "Green Snake and White Snake." Takes her name from the Lady of Yué of Chinese history. Pronounced You-Ay. Against a war with the humans.

The Lady of Yué, also known as the Maiden of the Southern Forest, was a renowned swordswoman who lived in the State of Yué during the reign of King Goujian of Yué (496-465 BCE). On the counsel of his advisors, Goujian contacted the Maiden of the Southern Forest, who visited him. He was so impressed with her swordsmanship that he gave her the title of "Lady of Yué ," and appointed her to train his army officers, who in turn instructed his army.

Yin Mei Ti-Lung: called Princess Redbird, due to her lethal combat skills. Youngest sister of Emperor Huizong; aunt of Zhenjin, Gaôzu, Hôu Junjï, Qing Long, and Mïng Xiân. First appears in chapter 45. A second-rank princess. Pronounced Yinn-May. Against a war with the humans.

Yeh-Shen Ti-Lung-Fenghuang: called the Pearl Snake Empress and the Phoenix Empress, first wife of Emperor Huizong, and Empress of Dilong. Mother of Prince Shaohao, Prince Zhenjin, Prince Hôu Junjï, and Gaôzu. Not the mother of Mïng Xiân or Qing Long. A first-rank princess. Inspired by the Chinese faerie tale "Green Snake and White Snake." Takes her first name from the Chinese "Cinderella." First mentioned in chapter 56. Against a war with the humans.

Zhenjin Ti-Lung: called Zhenjin Azurefire due to his rank as the crown prince of Dilong. Second-eldest living son of Huizong, friend of Nuada. Brother to (among others) Gaôzu, Hôu Junjï, Qing Long, and Mïng Xiân. First-rank prince. First appears in chapter 45. Went to war against the humans. Pronounced Zenn-Jinn. In favor of a new war with the humans, but believes Dylan is different from other humans. Reveals to Nuada that he is in love with Dylan (as a result of a mind-meld where he experienced Nuada's memories of his relationship with her) in chapter 89, reveals it to Dylan in chapter 103.

Eathesbury

Elven kingdom based on Great Britain; famous for the Twelve Flowers of Eathesbury; called the Children of Silver Forests

Andrew Everdeen: captain of the Eathesburian Royal Guard. First appears in chapter 71.

Azalea of Eathesbury: Princess Royale of Eathesbury, King Harold's eldest daughter. Called "the Graceful." One of the Twelve Flowers of Eathesbury. Engaged to Lord John Bradford. Considered one of the best dancers in Faerie. In her eighteenth century. Cameo from Entwined by Heather Dixon.

Bramble of Eathesbury: second princess of Eathesbury, King Harold's second eldest daughter. Called "the Brave." One of the Twelve Flowers of Eathesbury. Engaged to Lord Edward Haftravenscher. Known for her sharp tongue and warrior skills. In her seventeenth century. Cameo from Entwined by Heather Dixon. First appears in chapter 71.

Clover of Eathesbury: third princess of Eathesbury, King Harold's third eldest daughter. Called "the Fair." One of the Twelve Flowers of Eathesbury. Engaged to former Eathesburian Prime Minister, Lord Jonathon Fairweller. Known for being incredibly shy. In her sixteenth century. Cameo from Entwined by Heather Dixon. First appears in chapter 71.

Delphinium of Eathesbury: fourth princess of Eathesbury, King Harold's fourth eldest daughter. Called "Delphi" by her friends and family. One of the Twelve Flowers of Eathesbury. In her fifteenth century. Cameo from Entwined by Heather Dixon. First appears in chapter 71.

Edward Haftravenscher: Elven lord from Gevaudan, though his mother was Eathesburian. Engaged to Princess Bramble. Helped rescue the princesses during a hostile takeover of the kingdom. Called "Lord Teddie" by his friends. In his nineteenth century. Cameo from Entwined by Heather Dixon. First appears in chapter 71.

Evening Primrose of Eathesbury: fifth princess of Eathesbury, King Harold's fifth eldest daughter, and Flora's twin. Called "Eve" by her friends and family. One of the Twelve Flowers of Eathesbury. In her thirteenth century. Cameo from Entwined by Heather Dixon.

Flora of Eathesbury: sixth princess of Eathesbury, King Harold's sixth eldest daughter, and Eve's twin. One of the Twelve Flowers of Eathesbury. In her thirteenth century. Cameo from Entwined by Heather Dixon.

Goldenrod of Eathesbury: seventh princess of Eathesbury, King Harold's sixth youngest daughter. One of the Twelve Flowers of Eathesbury. In her eleventh century. Cameo from Entwined by Heather Dixon.

Harold the Eleventh of Eathesbury: widower king of Eathesbury, father of the Twelve Flowers of Eathesbury. Famous for his silver sword. Captain-General of the Eathesburian army. In his forty-fifth century. Cameo from Entwined by Heather Dixon.

Hollyhock of Eathesbury: eighth princess of Eathesbury, King Harold's fifth youngest daughter. One of the Twelve Flowers of Eathesbury. Has a penchant for losing things. In her tenth century. Cameo from Entwined by Heather Dixon.

Ivy of Eathesbury: ninth princess of Eathesbury, King Harold's fourth youngest daughter. One of the Twelve Flowers of Eathesbury. Talks with a slight lisp. In her eighth century. Cameo from Entwined by Heather Dixon.

Jessamine of Eathesbury: tenth princess of Eathesbury, King Harold's third youngest daughter. One of the Twelve Flowers of Eathesbury. In her seventh century. Cameo from Entwined by Heather Dixon.

John Bradford: current Prime Minister of Eathesbury, engaged to Princess Azalea and heir to the Eathesburian throne by virtue of his pending marriage. Captain in the Eathesburian army. Helped rescue the princesses during a hostile takeover of the kingdom. In his twenty-first century. Cameo from Entwined by Heather Dixon.

Jonathon Fairweller: former Prime Minister of Eathesbury, and an Eathesburian lord. Engaged to Princess Clover. Helped rescue the princesses during a hostile takeover of the kingdom. In his fortieth century. Cameo from Entwined by Heather Dixon. First appears in chapter 71.

Kale of Eathesbury: eleventh princess of Eathesbury, King Harold's second youngest daughter. One of the Twelve Flowers of Eathesbury. In her sixth century. Cameo from Entwined by Heather Dixon. First appears in chapter 71.

Lily of Eathesbury: twelfth princess of Eathesbury, King Harold's youngest daughter. One of the Twelve Flowers of Eathesbury. Born on the winter solstice. In her fourth century. Cameo from Entwined by Heather Dixon. First appears in chapter 71.

Eirc

one of the three Irish faerie kingdoms, the kingdom of the Fir Bholg; called the Children of the Hills

Rennan mac Dela: king of Eirc and king of the Fir Bholg. Unmarried, only in his thirtieth-seventh century. Inspired by Irish myth. Went to war with Nuada against the humans. In favor of a new war with the humans.

Elphame

faerie kingdom that spans America. Does not include Alaska or Hawaii (Alaska being part of Saami and Hawaii being part of Menehune). Broken into various fiefdoms and ruled by different courts. Only fae kingdom of this type.

Aislinn Sunfire: formerly human, now faerie queen of the Summer Court of California. From Melissa Marr's Wicked Lovely.

Bean: sidhe-changeling boy whose mother, a noblewoman of the Night Court of New Jersey, decided to keep him. Best friend of both Kate and A'du'la'di. True age is unknown, but is physically eight years old. Cameo from A Necklace of Kisses by Francesca Lia Block. First mentioned in chapter 8. First appeared in chapter 39.

Dulcamara: one of King Roiben's Elf knights. The only female of Roiben's trusted trio. Known for her jagged teeth and bone-knives. Cameo from Holly Black's Ironside.

Ellebere: one of King Roiben's Elf knights. Goes with Nuada at the end of chapter 54. Has little respect for common fae and humans, though he is completely loyal to Roiben. Known for his long, wine-red hair. First appears in chapter 54. Cameo from Holly Black's Ironside.

Jared Grace: one of two twin boys from New York with the Sight. Their great-great-uncle was a faerie researcher. Helped stop the hostile takeover of the mortal realm by a troll called Mulgarath. Has an older sister named Mallory. Jared, his brother Simon, and his sister Mallory saw Dylan to deal with their parents' divorce, but now are part of her circle of Sight-gifted youngsters. Cameo from Holly Black's the Spiderwicke Chronicles. First appear in chapter 24.

Kate Fierch: seven-year-old human girl taken by the faeries as a baby; Kaye's mortal counterpart. Rescued by Kaye and returned to their mother in Holly Black's Ironside. First mentioned in chapter 8.

Keenan: the king of the Summer Court of California; from Melissa Marr's Wicked Lovely.

Mallory Grace: mortal girl gifted with the Sight; very good with edges weapons. Training under Valerie Russel to become a guard in Roiben's court.

Meliorn: one of King Roiben's Elf knights. Goes with Nuada at the end of chapter 54. Has little respect for common fae and humans, though he is romantically inclined toward a shadowhunter. Unknown whether he is completely loyal to Roiben or not. Wears thin armor that looks like tree bark. The faerie representative to the Shadowhunter Enclave. First appears in chapter 54. Cameo from Cassandra Clare's City of Ashes.

Peri: a sidhe noblewoman, has a young son named Bean. A member of one of the sidhe families responsible for changeling children, Peri ran away with her son when her family decided he should be left in exchange for a human kid. They'd been on the run for years before finally settling in New York. Friend of Dylan's, and a member of Roiben's court. First mentioned in chapter 8; first appears in chapter 39. Cameo from the novel A Necklace of Kisses by Francesca Lia Block.

Ruddles: chamberlain/steward of Roiben Darktithe. Cameo from Holly Black's Ironside.

Simon Grace: one of two twin boys from New York with the Sight. Their great-great-uncle was a faerie researcher. Helped stop the hostile takeover of the mortal realm by a troll called Mulgarath. Has an older sister named Mallory. Simon, his brother Jared, and his sister Mallory saw Dylan to deal with their parents' divorce, but now are part of her circle of Sight-gifted youngsters. Cameo from Holly Black's the Spiderwicke Chronicles. First appear in chapter 24.

Gevaudan

the French-fae kingdom; known for their royal guard, made up of loup-garou

Estelle de Gevaudan: crown princess of Gevaudan, daughter of King Ursus and Queen Melusine. Bear-shifter; famous for her strange coloring (she has silver-blond hair and sea-blue eyes, unheard of among the bear-shifters). Betrothed to the Captain of the Royal Guard. Neutral about a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Henri de Gevaudan: prince of Gevaudan, son of King Ursus and Queen Melusine. Bear-shifter; famous for his strange color (he has silver-blond hair and sea-blue eyes, unheard of among the bear-shifters). Betrothed to Princess Eilonwy ap Arawn of Annwn. First appears in chapter 71.

Melusine de Gevaudan: queen of Gevaudan, wife of King Ursus, and mother of Princess Estelle and Prince Henri. A rare winged two-tailed mermaid. Inspired by French myth. Against a war with the humans.

Roel de Loup: Lord Captain of the Gevaudan Royal Guard; a werewolf. First appears in chapter 71.

Ursus de Gevaudan: king of the "French" fae kingdom Gevaudan. Husband of Queen Melusine. Father of Princess Estelle and Prince Henri. Inspired by French myth. Against a war with the humans.

Hyborea

the northern wasteland kingdom populated by nomadic "barbarian" Elven warriors; called the Children of the Sword

Hrewn of Hyborea: King of the barbarian nomads of Hyborea and husband of Valeria. Went to war against the humans. Pronounced Huh-rune. Neutral about a war with the humans.

Valeria of Hyborea: Queen of the barbarian-nomad tribes of the fae kingdom of Hyborea. Wife of King Hrewn. Cameo from Conan the Barbarian. Went to war against the humans. Pronounced Vuh-lair-ee-uh. Neutral about a war with the humans.

Iara

Elven kingdom spanning the entirety of South and Central America; called the Children of the Jaguar

Itzpapalotl de Iara: warrior princess of the South-American Elf kingdom of Iara, wife of Prince Tezcatlipoca. Called the Obsidian Butterfly. Said to be descended from mermaids. Possesses powerful water magic. Went to war against the humans. Neutral about a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Tezcatlipoca de Iara: consort of the Iaran princess Itzpapalotl. Called Shadow-King, though his rank is not that of a king. Called by many simply "Iara" or "Lord Iara." Neutral about a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Kithkin

The Lovecraftian faerie kingdom; one half is ruled by two young queens, the other by the Erlking; called the Children of Thorn and the Children of Mist or the Erlkin respectively.

Aoife Grayson of Thorn: half-human, illegitimate daughter of Princess Nerissa; Gate Keeper of the portals between the mortal world, Thorn, and Windhaven. Younger sister of Conrad. Severely allergic to iron. Can magically manipulate machinery. In love with Dean Nails. Best friend is a ghoul named Carver. Cameo from the HP Lovecraft-inspired The Iron Codex series by Caitlin Kittredge.

Conrad Grayson of Thorn: half-human, illegitimate son of Princess Nerissa; back-up Gate Keeper of the portals between the mortal world, Thorn, and Windhaven. Older brother of Aoife. Severely allergic to iron. Best friend is a ghoul named Carver. Cameo from the HP Lovecraft-inspired The Iron Codex series by Caitlin Kittredge.

Dean Nails of Windhaven: the guy Kaye mentions in chapter 57 helped set up Dylan's phone with "fairy long-distance." Half-blood son of Queen Shard, though not the Erlking's son. Considered a prince, but not in line for the throne. Lives in the mortal world as a mechanic, faerie guide, and jack-of-all-trades. Married to a half-sidhe named Aoife Grayson. Real name is Nails, but goes by "Dean." Cameo from The Iron Codex series by Caitlin Kittredge.

Erlking of Windhaven: the nameless king of Windhaven, and king of the Erlkin. Not necessarily friendly to humans, and on tense terms with the other fae kings. Cameo from the HP Lovecraft-inspired The Iron Codex series by Caitlin Kittredge. In favor of a new war with the humans.

Nerissa of Thorn: a princess of Thorn, sister of Queen Octavia and Queen Sinead. Victim of severe iron-induced dementia. Cameo from the HP Lovecraft-inspired The Iron Codex series by Caitlin Kittredge. Neutral about a war with the humans.

Octavia of Thorn: Queen of the Winter Courts of Thorn, sister of Nerissa and Sinead. Considered the "kind" sister. Cameo from the HP Lovecraft-inspired The Iron Codex series by Caitlin Kittredge. Against a war with the humans.

Shard of Windhaven: Queen of the Erlkin, and wife of the Erlking. Doesn't like any fae that aren't Erlkin, but tolerant of humans. Cameo from the HP Lovecraft-inspired The Iron Codex series by Caitlin Kittredge. In favor of a new war with the humans.

Sinead of Thorn: Queen of the Summer Court of Thorn, sister of Octavia and Nerissa. Considered the "cruel" sister. Cameo from the HP Lovecraft-inspired The Iron Codex series by Caitlin Kittredge. Pronounced Shih-nayd. In favor of a new war with the humans.

Menehune

the Elven kingdom that spans the Hawaiian islands; called the Children of the Waves

Pele oe Menehune: Princess of the Pacific Islands kingdom of Elves, wife of Prince Talu. Inspired by Hawaiian myth. Currently pregnant with a daughter they mean to name Lilo. Pronounced Pay-lay. Neutral about a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Talu oe Menehune: prince of the Pacific Island Elf kingdom, consort to Princess Pele. Neutral about a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Mytikas

kingdom of the Greek-fae

Anterion of Mytikas: King of the Greek fae kingdom, husband of Hedone, and father of Endymion. Called Anterion Skywise. Went to war against the humans. Inspired by Greek myth. In favor of a new war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Endymion of Mytikas: Crown prince of Mytikas and son of King Anterion. About ten years old (physically). Inspired by Greek myth.

Hedone of Mytikas: warrior queen of Mytikas, wife of Anterion, and mother of Endymion. Inspired by Greek myth. Pronounced Heh-doh-neh. In favor of a new war with the humans.

Sryope: eurynomos and noblewoman of Mytikas; travels with King Anterion for the Bethmooran Midwinter festivities. First appears in chapter 71.

Thanatos: minotaur and nobleman of Mytikas; travels with King Anterion for the Bethmooran Midwinter festivities. First appears in chapter 71.

Nyame

African Elven kingdom and matriarchal monarchy; their royal guard are called the Anansi; the people are called the Children of the Spider

Farai of Nyame: eldest child of Queen Nyota and a prince of Nyame. In his forty-seventh century. Went to war against the humans. Pronounced Fuh-ry. In favor of a new war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Jalani of Nyame: second eldest child of Queen Nyota and a prince of Nyame. Went to war against the humans. In favor of a new war with the humans.

Kagiso of Nyame: fifth-eldest child of Queen Nyota and captain of the Anansi. Friend of Nuada's. Went to war against the humans. Against a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Kamaria of Nyame: fourth-eldest child of Queen Nyota and Crown Princess of Nyame. Friend of Nuada's. Went to war against the humans. Uncertain about a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71. Former betrothed of Nuada's.

Nyota of Nyama: queen of Nyame. Called the Black Widow and Nyota Webspinner. In her sixty-fifth century. Against a war with the humans.

Obi of Nyame: third eldest child of Queen Nyota and a prince of Nyame. Went to war against the humans. Uncertain about a war with the humans.

Onibi

Japanese-Elven empire; called the Children of the Phoenix

Byakkohana Gōkin of Onibi: the White Tiger Empress of Onibi, and wife of Emperor Suzaku. Called Tigerflower. Mother of Deyuken, Giriyamu, Zeburan, Shiruvia, Emīru, Ririānu, and Shāuddo. Inspired by Japanese myth (Byakko is the white tiger guardian of Japan). Pronounced Bee-yah-koh-hah-nah. Against a war with the humans.

Deyuken Gōkin of Onibi: eldest child of Emperor Suzaku. Older brother of Giriyamu, Zeburan, Shiruvia, Emīru, Ririānu, and Shāuddo. Inelligible for the throne due to marrying a commoner. Physically in his early forties. Cameo from Princess Resurrection. In favor of a new war with the humans.

Emīru Gōkin of Onibi: second eldest son of Emperor Suzaku and crown prince of Onibi. Younger brother of Zeherin and older brother of Ririānu and Shāuddo. Went to war against the humans. Cameo from Princess Resurrection. Against a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Furandāsu: Prince Emīru's bodyguard. First appears in chapter 71.

Giriyamu Gōkin of Onibi: second eldest child of Emperor Suzaku. Abdicated the throne after Deyuken was decreed inelligible. In his mid-thirties, physically. Known for exposing his brother Zeburan's plot to kill their father. Cameo from Princess Resurrection. Younger brother of Deyuken; older brother of Zeburan, Shiruvia, Emīru, Ririānu, and Shāuddo. Pronounced Gih-ree-am, similar to the English name "Gilliam." In favor of a new war with the humans.

Hiro Hiyorimi: Princess Ririānu's perpetually 17-year-old immortal human bodyguard and her unofficial boyfriend; younger brother of Sawawa. First appears in chapter 71.

Koto Makimori: a tengu bodyguard for Princess Ririānu. First appears in chapter 71.

Liza Wildman: Princess Ririānu's 16-year-old female half-werewolf bodyguard and Reiri's rival. First appears in chapter 71.

Reiri Kamura: Princess Ririānu's female vampire bodyguard and Liza's rival. First appears in chapter 71.

Ririānu Gōkin of Onibi: Second youngest child and second daughter of Emperor Suzaku. Has said she has no intention of trying to claim the throne from her brother Emīru. Hates her brother Zeburan. Very close with her sister Shāuddo. In love with a mortal boy from Japan named Hiro. Has a vampire, a mortal, and a half-wolf-shifter as her ladies-in-waiting. Cameo from Princess Resurrection. Younger sister of Deyuken, Giriyamu, Zeburan, Shiruvia, and Emīru; older sister of Shāuddo. Against a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Sawawa Hiyorimi: Princess Ririānu's human maid-servant and Hiro's older sister. First appears in chapter 71.

Shāuddo Gōkin of Onibi: youngest child and third daughter of Emperor Suzaku. About nine years old physically. Sister of Deyuken, Giriyamu, Zeburan, Shiruvia, Emīru, and Ririānu. Cameo from Princess Resurrection. Pronounced Shah-ooh-doh. Against a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Shiruvia Gōkin of Onibi: middle child and first daughter of Emperor Suzaku. About eighteen years old, physically. Sister of Deyuken, Giriyamu, Zeburan, Emīru, Ririānu, and Shāuddo. Chronically ill, and therefore considered inelligible for the throne. Cameo from Princess Resurrection. Pronounced Sheer-vee-ah, soft on the "R." In favor of a new war with the humans.

Suzaku Gōkin of Onibi: Emperor of Onibi, called the Phoenix Emperor. Husband of Empress Byakkohana. Father of Prince Deyuken, Prince Giriyamu, Prince Zeburan, Princess Shiruvia, Prince Emīru, Princess Ririānu, and Princess Shāuddo. In his fifty-third century. Inspired by Japanese mythology (Suzaku is "the vermillion bird" guardian spirit of Japan). Pronounced Soo-zah-koo. Against a war with the humans.

Zeburan Gōkin of Onibi: the mad, third eldest child of Emperor Suzaku. Physically about twenty-one. Deemed inelligible for the throne due to his insane bloodlust and sadistic ways. Younger brother of Deyuken and Giriyamu. Elder brother of Shiruvia, Emīru, Ririānu, and Shāuddo. Cameo from Princess Resurrection. Pronounced Zev-ooh-rinn. In favor of a new war with the humans.

Orang

southeast-Asian Elven kingdom; a dictatorship

Bunian: second prince of Orang; twin brother of Prince Minyak. Along with his brother, rumored to have murdered his mother and younger siblings. Went to war against the humans. In favor of a new war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Korek: the ailing and aged king of Orang. Father of Minyak and Bunian. Called Korek the Blind by many. Against a war with the humans.

Minyak: the sadistic crown prince of the kingdom of Orang. Twin brother of Bunian. Husband of Princess Sabd (daughter of Elatha and sister of Bres). Son of the aging King Korek. In his thirty-eighth century. Along with his brother, rumored to have murdered his mother and younger siblings. Went to war against the humans. In favor of a new war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Saami

Inuit fae kingdom farthest to the north; covers most of the Arctic Circle, a huge part of Canada, a bit of Russia, Alaska, and the Aleutian Islands

Abigail of Saami: half-human, half-munaqsri (Inuit guardian spirit) princess of the Inuit fae kingdom, daughter of the great Nanook and a mortal mother. Great-grandaughter (adoptive) of Boreas, the North Wind. Cameo from Ice by Sarah Beth Durst. About five years old. First appears in chapter 58.

Boreas: one of the ancient, archetypal fae of the elements (similar in power to Moundshroud and the forest elemental from Hellboy II). Elemental of the North Wind. Adoptive grandfather of Cassandra and great-grandfather of Abigail.

Cassandra of Saami: human wife of the great Maskhapeu, mother of Princess Abigail. Granddaughter of Boreas, the North Wind. Cameo from Ice by Sarah Beth Durst. First appears in chapter 58. Against a war with the humans.

Shahbaz

Persian kingdom in the middle-eastern desert of Faerie; called the Children of the Sands

Dinarzadi of Shahbaz: second-eldest child and only daughter of Sultana Tamina; twin sister of Dastan. Named for her maternal grandmother. Was once considered a potential match for Nuada. In her thirty-fifth century. Went to war against the humans. Cameo inspired by The 1001 Arabian Nights (Dinarzad is the younger sister of Sheharazade, the girl who has to tell the 1001 stories). Against a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Sharayar of Shahbaz: dead sultan of Shahbaz, husband of Tamina, and father of Siavash, Dinarzadi, Dastan, and Xerxes. Inspired by The 1001 Arabian Nights (Sharayar was the sultan who kept lopping off his wives' heads). In favor of a new war with the humans.

Siavash of Shahbaz: Eldest son of Sultana Tamina and Crown Prince of Shahbaz. In his forty-second century. Went to war against the humans. In favor of a new war with the humans.

Tamina of Shahbaz: widowed sultana of Shahbaz, mother of Siavash, Dinarzadi, Dastan, and a war with the humans.

Xerxes of Shahbaz: youngest son of Sultana Tamina. In his thirty-fifth century. Went to war against the humans. Pronounced Zer-Cease. Neutral about a war with the humans.

Ubasti

Egyptian faerie kingdom; ruled by mau-cat/humanoid fae; called the Children of the Lioness

Aket-ten of Ubasti: lesser queen of the Egyptian fae kingdom of Ubasti and wife of Maahes. Called Aket-ten the Lioness. In her twenty-ninth century. Currently pregnant with her first child. Against a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Latis of Ubasti: greater queen of the Egyptian fae kingdom of Ubasti and wife of Seft. Called Latis the Desert Flower. In her twenty-sixth century. Against a war with the humans.

Maahes of Ubasti: lesser pharaoh of Ubasti and husband of Aket-ten. Younger twin brother of the greater pharaoh, Seft. In his thirty-eighth century. Went to war against the humans. Pronounced May-aww-hayce. Against a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 71.

Seft of Ubasti: greater pharaoh of Ubasti and husband of Latis. Older twin brother of the lesser pharaoh, Maahes. In his thirty-eighth century. Went to war against the humans. Against a war with the humans.

Weir

forest kingdom broken into two provinces - Ulalume & Samhain; ruled by both Ligeia & Moundshroud, though the union is uneasy; home of the Samhain Tree

Carapace Clavicle Moundshroud: fae king of Weir, the Keeper of the Samhain Tree, and husband of Ligeia. Takes special interest in mortal children with the Sight born on Halloween. Pipkin is his heir. Dylan is his friend and he is very fond of her. Considered one of the most dangerous fae to ever live. First appeared in chapter 50.

Isobel Langley: mortal college student, girlfriend of Varen. Made a noblewoman of Samhain to protect her from Ligeia. Cameo from Nevermore by Kelly Creagh. First appears in chapter 61. One of Dylan's patients.

Jenny Wicker: half-mortal college student and friend of Pipkin's. Made a noblewoman of Samhain after helping Moundshroud to capture a runaway Sight-child. Gained several odd powers, including the Sight, due to that trip. Called Jenny the Witch. Cameo from Ray Bradbury's the Halloween Tree.

Joseph Pipkin: called Pip or Pipkin. A once-human, now fae young man who stopped aging at seventeen. Protege of Moundshroud, the Keeper of the Samhain Tree; considered equal to a prince in rank. Friend of Dylan's. She offered her life in exchange for his when he was dying of a ruptured appendix at age thirteen (while still mortal). The deal would have killed her, had not Pipkin's four best friends (Ralph, Jenny, Wally, and Tom) also made the same deal. Calls Dylan "Doc." Cameo from Ray Bradbury's the Halloween Tree. Against a war with the humans. First appears in chapter 50.

Ligeia of Weir: fae queen of Weir, mistress of the nocs, and wife of Moundshroud. Hates humans, especially human women. First mentioned in chapter 54. Cameo from Kelly Creagh's Nevermore.

Pinfeathers of Weir: the "prince" or captain of the Red Murder; owes fealty to Queen Ligeia of Weir, but is allied with a mortal boy named Varen Nethers, the creator of the red nocs. Is in love with a human girl named Isobel Langley. First mentioned in chapter 54. Cameo from Nevermore by Kelly Creagh.

Ralph Peters: half-mortal college student and friend of Pipkin's. Made a nobleman of Samhain after helping Moundshroud to capture a runaway Sight-child. Gained several odd powers, including the Sight, due to that trip. An intern at Dylan's psychiatry office. Cameo from Ray Bradbury's the Halloween Tree.

Scrimshaw of Weir: the "prince" or captain of the Blue Murder; owes fealty to Queen Ligeia of Weir. One of the oldest nocs still living. Has an odd obsession with Edgar Allen Poe. First mentioned in chapter 54. Cameo from Nevermore by Kelly Creagh.

Tom Skelton: half-mortal college student and friend of Pipkin's. Made a nobleman of Samhain after helping Moundshroud to capture a runaway Sight-child. Gained several odd powers, including the Sight, due to that trip. Called Tom Skeleton. Moundshroud's third-favorite human. Cameo from Ray Bradbury's the Halloween Tree.

Varen Nethers: one of Dylan's kids who received mandatory counseling at the behest of the high school. Possesses the Sight, as well as a strange reality-twisting ability. Creator of Pinfeathers, prince of the red nocs. Current unwilling favorite of Ligeia. Cameo from Kelly Creagh's Nevermore.

Wally Hugo: half-mortal college student and friend of Pipkin's. Made a nobleman of Samhain after helping Moundshroud to capture a runaway Sight-child. Gained several odd powers, including the Sight, due to that trip. Moundshroud's third-favorite human. Cameo from Ray Bradbury's the Halloween Tree.

Zwezda

the Russian-myth-inspired faerie kingdom to the north; Zwezdan Elves are called the Children of the Stars

Czernobog Zoryanov iz Zwezda: the czar of Zwezda, husband of Czarina Danica. Called Sunshadow. Father of Czarvitch Dazbog and the czarishkas Vechernyaya and Utrennyaya. In his seventy-eighth century. Inspired by Slavic myth. Pronounced Churr-noh-bawg. In favor of a new war with the humans.

Danica Zoryanov iz Zwezda: the czarina of Zwezda, wife of Czar Czernobog. Called Starsong. Mother of Czarvitch Dazbog and the czarishkas Vechernyaya and Utrennyaya. In her fifty-second century. Inspired by Slavic myth. Neutral about a war with the humans.

Dazbog Zoryanov iz Zwezda: the czarvitch (crown prince) of Zwezda. Younger brother of Vechernyaya and Utrennyaya. In his sixteenth century. Inspired by Slavic myth. Uncertain about a war with the humans. First appeared in chapter 71.

Utrennyaya Zoryanov iz Zwezda: oldest czarishka (princess) of Zwezda. Older twin sister of Vechernyaya and Dazbog. In her twenty-third century. Her name means "morning star." Inspired by Slavic myth. Uncertain about a war with the humans. First appeared in chapter 71.

Vechernyaya Zoryanov iz Zwezda: youngest czarishka (princess) of Zwezda. Younger twin sister of Utrennyaya and older sister of Dazbog. In her twenty-third century. Her name means "evening star." Inspired by Slavic myth. Uncertain about a war with the humans. First appeared in chapter 71.