Nighteyes

Nighteyes is the wolf that Fitz saves when he sees him in the market place in a cage. Despite Fitz's desire to keep the wolf at a distance they soon bond and Nighteyes saves Fitz's life more than once.

Buckkeep

The town in which Fitz was raised. Most of the story will take place in this town that faces the sea.

Elderlings

The mythical beings that Verity leaves the kingdom to find. Legend says that they are the only ones that can rid their shores of the Red Ships that come to destroy them.

Forged Ones

When the Red Ships attack they take prisoners. The people are left alive but all emotions are taken from them. They are not dumb creatures but are willing to do anything to get food or clothing or anything they desire. They are ruthless and kill a small girl to eat her...