Here is the cast of characters, as well as some place names and Allusian words, as they are at the beginning of The Pyramid Waltz.
Royalty of Farraday in order of succession and followed by spouses, family, and deceased members mentioned in the book
Einrich Nar Umbriel – King of Farraday and lord of Marienne. Husband of Catirin, father of Katya and Reinholt, grandfather of Vierdrin and Bastian, and uncle of Maia.
Reinholt Nar Umbriel – Crown prince of Farraday and the heir to the throne, Duke of Lanaster, Lord of the Western March. Son of Einrich and Catirin, husband of Brom, brother of Katya, father of Vierdrin and Bastian, cousin of Maia.
Vierdrin Nar Umbriel – Princess of Farraday and second in line for the throne of Farraday. Young daughter of Reinholt and Brom, niece of Katya, granddaughter of Einrich and Catirin, and cousin of Maia
Bastian Nar Umbriel – Prince of Farraday and third in line for the throne of Farraday. Young son of Reinholt and Brom, nephew of Katya, grandson of Einrich and Catirin, and cousin of Maia.
Katyarianna Nar Umbriel, Katya, aka Lady Marchesa Gant – Princess of Farraday. Leader of the Order of Vestra. Fourth in line for the throne of Farraday. Daughter of Einrich and Catirin, sister of Reinholt, and cousin of Maia.
Maia Nar Umbriel – Member of the Order of Vestra. Fifth in line for the throne of Farraday. Daughter of Roland, and cousin of Katya and Reinholt.
Catirin Van Umbriel – Queen of Farraday. Wife of Einrich, mother of Katya and Reinholt, grandmother of Vierdrin and Bastian, and aunt-in-law of Maia.
Brom Van Umbriel – Crown princess of Farraday. Wife of Reinholt, sister-in-law of Katya, mother of Vierdrin and Bastian, cousin-in-law of Maia.
Meredin Van Umbriel – Queen mother of Farraday. Einrich’s mother, Katya and Reinholt’s grandmother.
Roland Nar Umbriel (deceased) – Prince of Farraday. Former leader of the Order of Vestra. Father of Maia, brother of Einrich, uncle of Katya and Reinholt.
Bastian Nar Umbriel (deceased) – Former king of Farraday. Einrich’s father, Katya and Reinholt’s grandfather.
The Order of Vestra
Katyarianna Nar Umbriel, Katya, aka Lady Marchesa Gant – Princess of Farraday. Leader of the Order of Vestra. Fourth in line for the throne of Farraday. Daughter of Einrich and Catirin, sister of Reinholt, and cousin of Maia.
Averie – Katya’s lady-in-waiting and a master tracker.
Brother Brutal – A monk of the strength chapterhouse and Katya’s best friend.
Cimerion Crowe – The king’s pyradisté, magic-user for the Order.
Maia Nar Umbriel — Fifth in line for the throne of Farraday. Daughter of Roland, and cousin of Katya and Reinholt.
Pennynail – A mysterious, masked, knife-wielding individual.
The Former Order of Vestra, seven years prior to the events in The Pyramid Waltz
Prince Roland Nar Umbriel (deceased) – Former leader of the Order of Vestra. Father of Maia, brother of Einrich, uncle of Katya and Reinholt.
Alistair – A friend of Roland’s and fighter for his Order.
Arvid – A friend of Roland’s and fighter for his Order.
Cimerion Crowe – The king’s pyradisté, magic-user for the Order.
Layra – An archer for Roland’s Order.
Nobles
Blenbraddyn – A duchess at Marienne’s court.
Fanchion – A countess at Marienne’s court
Hilda Montenegro – A lady admirer of Katya’s at Marienne’s court.
Hugo Sandy – A lord at Marienne’s court.
Jacintha Veronda – A baroness at Marienne’s court.
Julietta Van Umberholme – A duchess living just outside Marienne
Lamont – An earl in Marienne’s court and an old friend of Einrich’s.
Lenvis Neversfall – A viscount at Marienne’s court.
Nadia van Hale – A countess at Marienne’s court.
Skelda Van Nispin – A duchess at Marienne’s court
Courtiers
Adele Van Nereem – The courtier who shows new arrivals around the palace in Marienne along with her husband Claude.
Carmen Van Sleeting – An ambitious courtier
Claude Nereem – The courtier who shows new arrivals around the palace in Marienne along with his wife Adele.
Jewelnoble – An Allusian courtier
Starbride – An Allusian courter newly arrived in Marienne.
Others
Bernard – Head of the Pyradisté Academy in Marienne.
Cassius Sleeting – An unknown. Spoilers. 🙂
Darren Sleeting – An unknown. Spoilers. 🙂
Dawnmother – Starbride’s bond servant and friend.
Kenrick – An unknown. Spoilers. 🙂
Maxwell – The royal tailor
The Shadow – A mysterious figure.
Vanielle – King’s pyradisté to old King Bastian.
Williams – A groom in the royal stables.
Yanchasa the Mighty – The great Fiend who slumbers under Marienne.
Allusian words
Adsnazi – An Allusian pyramid user, means “child of the adsna.”
Jashida – A spicy duck pie.
Spirits and what they represent
Best and Berth—Strength and endurance.
Ellias and Elody – Love and beauty.
Fah and Fay – Luck.
Jack and Jan – Skill and creativity.
Matter and Marla—Intellect and intelligence.
Places
Allusia – Where Starbride is from, a land to the east of Farraday.
Dockland – A city near Marienne, next to the Lavine River.
Farraday – Einrich’s kingdom.
Longside – A small town in Farraday.
Lucienne-by-the-Sea – A port city Farraday.
Marienne – The capitol of Farraday.
Newhope – The largest city in Allusia.
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