This glossary compiles the names of the novel’s characters with a brief description of their roles.
The Humans
Adrian Mathers: A professor of Linguistics and Sociology at Manchester University, and a patron of the Green man public house.
Annaea: A Roman who lived circa 82AD. The wife of Marcus.
Annalise: A work colleague of Sam’s.
Galerius: A Roman who lived circa 82AD. An acquaintance of Marcus.
Jason: Employee of Mark Jones. Jason acts as Mark’s analyst, adviser, and gopher and is the only person he has regular face-to-face contact with.
Jessica Homes: A police constable of the Greater Manchester Police.
Jim Zacharias: An ex-soldier employed by Jason on behalf of Mark Jones to do surveillance on suspected fairies.
Marcus Aquila Romila: See Mark Jones.
Mark Jones: An unkillable business man and fairy hunter.
Octavius: A Roman who lived circa 82AD. A friend to Marcus.
Rowan: A Royal marine Commando who has returned to his family home in Stockport, Greater Manchester, on annual leave.
Samuel “Sam” Autumn: A solicitor who lives and works in Greater Manchester. Whilst walking through the City Centre, he is attacked by Cú Roí. He is the husband of Tabby and a colleague of Annalise.
Sarah: A prostitute who works in the Red-Light district near to Manchester Piccadilly train station.
Sergei Constantine: A mercenary contracted by Mark Jones. A Russian-born ex-KGB agent. Reputedly, Sergei has an almost psychotic resistance to fear.
Tabitha “Tabby” Autumn: Sam’s wife.
The Fairies
Camhlaidh “Cam” Ó Gríobhtha (kæmhɑːleɪd oː ɡɹiːvhɑː): A drunk and a thief. He is a young Elf of the Seelie Court who has retreated to Earth to live out his remaining years.
Creachmhaoil (kɹækmahel): An ancient and wise Elf. A senior member of the Seelie Court. In the absence of the Maiden, Creachmhaoil has assumed leadership. He is one of Cam’s old teachers.
Cú Roí (kuː ˈɹɪ): The Miracle Child. An incredibly tall Therian being hunted through time by Grímnir.
Damballah: The Prince of Rattlesnakes. A Svartálfar of the Unseelie Court and the first hand of the Satyr of Fire and Air. In the absence of the Satyr, Damballah has assumed leadership. He is Leanan’s brother.
Dow Sė Mochaomhog (daʊ siː mkæmhɡ): A warrior and apprentice to Manannán. An Elf of the Seelie Court who is active on Earth.
Grímnir Vafthrúdnir (ɡɹamneːˈɛə vavθɹuðinð.ə): The Tattooed Man. A Jötnar of the Seelie Court. His skin is etched with magic. He carries Camulus, a sword of power. His sole purpose is the destruction of the Therian, Cú Roí.
Leanan: The Baobhan Sith. The Princess of Darkness. A Svartálfar of the Unseelie Court and sister to Damballah.
Maiden of Earth and Water: An ancient magical entity and leader of the Seelie Court who appears to be a young female Elf.
Manannán Ó Gríobhtha (mænænnan oː ɡɹiːvhɑː): A senior Elf of the Seelie Court who lives in Manchester, England. Mentor to Dow and father to Cam.
Morgan Leach: A disturbing, silent Therian and servant of Cú Roí.
Tattooed Man: See Grímnir.
Tattooist: A huge Ifrit of the Unseelie Court. The Tattooist is a recluse who has not been seen or heard from in centuries.