a term used to address one’s father; a male parent
a term used to address one’s mother; a female parent
a fighter who engages primarily with his fists. Brawlers are also known as Punchers and Boxers in some circles
a skill; its wielder causes shards of rock or any other surface material to shoot upwards. It can be used in combination with other skills
a walking path or road that is much lower than the land on either side of it; a sunken lane
coined by the author of Ember Tell for an extended prologue; the second part of an extended prologue that has been divided into two for easier reading
an ability that allows Ember’s wielder to call the magic stone to him. It can be considered a summoning of an entity
a skill; kicking the ground allows its wielder to break the kicked surface and convert the resulting pieces into shards. These projectiles are sharp and can inflict considerable harm, if they hit their target. The material comprising the projectiles is derived from the broken surface and not the skill itself
also called Aadi, the protagonist
a woodcutter from a bygone era, he is known as the Unflinching now. An evil brawler. He wears metal equipment
Kalis Kant's wife, Shan Kant's mother
a magic stone that Aadi finds. Ember can speak to Aadi and convey its emotions to him. It can also use human expressions that are perceptible to Aadi. Ember uses its magic to help Aadi and advises him
a leathersmith, Shan Kant's father, and Viraat Tell's close friend
a sheriff, a superintendent of or senior inspector in a police force, a law enforcement officer in a bygone era
a hunter
a hunter
the son of Kalis Kant, Aadi's childhood friend
a name and title earned by Aaron Flint
Aadi’s father
Aadi’s mother