Characters
People of the Reach, living and recently dead: rulers, wardens, merchants, priests, outlaws.
Archcantor Ilyth the Seventh
The reigning Archcantor of the Pale Choir since 296 AS, whose patient policy presses the Choir's claim on the Glassmere and swells the ranks of its Ash-Clerics.
Edric Ardent
The Lord Regent of Varrow, now dying, whose fifteen years of careful stalling have held the realm together by holding every question open.
Oraq Sayle
The young Khagan of the Khaddan horse-clans of the Ember Steppe, elected in 308 AS, raider of Varrow's marches and uneasy trading partner of the League.
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