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The Dragonbone ChairTad WilliamsMemory, Sorrow, and Thorn, book 1

Characters in The Dragonbone Chair

8 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • King Simon Snowlock

    An orphaned scullion at the Hayholt who is apprenticed to the castle's sorcerer Morgenes and is drawn into a war between two princes and an ancient, vengeful power.

    Also in To Green Angel Tower

Antagonists

  • Pryrates

    A cleric of the Order of Mercy who becomes King Elias's sinister advisor.

Supporting characters

  • Eolair

    Count of Nad Mullach and emissary of King Lluth of Hernystir.

  • Binabik

    A troll from the northern mountains who becomes Simon's companion and guide, travelling with his wolf mount Qantaqa.

  • Prince Josua

    Younger son of the dying High King, who flees the Hayholt and becomes a rallying point against his brother Elias.

    Also in To Green Angel Tower

  • Morgenes

    The Hayholt's aging court sorcerer and a member of the secret League of the Scroll; Simon's mentor.

Minor characters

  • Tiamak

    A Wrannaman scholar in the southern marshes who receives a warning message from his old mentor Morgenes.