The Blood Moon Festival

The annual Blood Moon Festival is an annual gathering of all of the tribes that takes place at the beginning of the novel. Its importance, however, lies in what it reveals to the Arrah and the other characters. First, this is the place where Arrah finally feels Heka’s magic, but does not actually receive it. This is also where Arrah, her Grandmother, and Oshee learn of the green-eyed serpent that is clinging to Arrah. This pushes her to desperation as she yearns for magic to protect herself, providing the basis for the conflict and Harrah's motivation for a majority of the novel.

Tamar

Tamar is the location of the Almighty (the ruler of the Kingdom), the Vizor (his second in command), and the ka-priestess (the third most powerful person). The city is described as a melting pot where people from various cultures all around...