Harry Turtledove
Out of the Darkness
Dramatis Personae
(* shows viewpoint character)
ALGARVE
Adonio Constable in Tricarico
Almonte Major; sorcerer near Pontremoli
Balastro Count; Algarvian minister to Zuwayza
Bembo* Constable in Eoforwic
Botelho Mage in Ruuivaes, Lagoas
Clarinda Serving woman in Trapani
Dosso Jeweler in Trapani
Fiametta Courtesan in Tricarico
Frontino Gaoler in Tricarico
Gismonda Count Sabrino’s wife in Trapani
Lurcanio* Colonel formerly occupying Priekule
Mainardo Former King of Jelgava; Mezentio’s brother
Mezentio King of Algarve
Mosco Captain in Priekule; Brindza’s father
Norizia Baroness; Gismonda’s friend in Trapani
Oberto Baron; mayor of Carsoli
Oldrade General in Trapani
Oraste Constable in Eoforwic
Orosio Captain of dragonfliers outside Psinthos
Pesaro Constabulary sergeant in Tricarico
Pirello Mage in Trapani
Prusione General in southern Algarve
Puliano Lieutenant in Plegmund’s Brigade in Yanina
Sabrino Count and colonel of dragonfliers outside Psinthos
Saffa Sketch artist in Tricarico
Salamone Soldier; father to Saffa’s son
Santerno Captain in western Valmiera
Sasso Constabulary captain in Tricarico
Spinello* Colonel in Eoforwic
Tibiano Injured civilian in Tricarico
FORTHWEG
Aldhelm Bodyguard in Gromheort
Beornwulf King of Forthweg
Brorda Baron in Gromheort
Ceorl* Soldier in Plegmund’s Brigade in Valmiera
Conberge Ealstan’s sister in Gromheort
Doldasai Courtesan in Gromheort
Ealstan* Bookkeeper in Eoforwic; Vanai’s husband
Elfryth Ealstan’s mother in Gromheort
Ethelhelm Musician in Eoforwic
Grimbald Conberge’s husband in Gromheort
Hengist Hestan’s brother in Gromheort
Hestan Bookkeeper in Gromheort; Ealstan’s father
Kaudavas Kaunian refugee in Zuwayza
Nemunas Kaunian refugee in Zuwayza
Osferth Official in Gromheort
Penda King of Forthweg; in exile in Lagoas
Pernavai Kaunian in Valmiera; Vatsyunas’ husband
Pybba Pottery merchant in Eoforwic
Saxburh Ealstan and Vanai’s daughter in Eoforwic
Sidroc* Soldier in Plegmund’s Brigade in Yanina
Tamulis Kaunian from Oyngestun in Gromheort
Trumwine Forthwegian minister to Zuwayza
Vanai* Kaunian in Eoforwic; Ealstan’s wife
Vatsyunas Kaunian in Valmiera; Pernavai’s husband
Vitols Kaunian refugee in Zuwayza
GYONGYOS
Alpri Istvan’s father in Kunhegyes; cobbler
Arpad Ekrekek (ruler) of Gyongyos
Balazas Ekrekek Arpad’s Eye and Ear in Gyorvar
Batthyany Istvan’s great-uncle in Kunhegyes; deceased
Diosgyor Corporal near Gyorvar
Frigyes Captain; captive on island of Obuda; deceased
Gizella Istvan’s mother in Kunhegyes
Gul Baker’s son in Kunhegyes; Saria’s fiance
Horthy Gyongyosian minister to Zuwayza
Ilona Istvan’s sister in Kunhegyes
Istvan* Sergeant; captive on island of Obuda
Korosi Sentry in Kunhegyes
Kun Corporal; captive on island of Obuda
Maleter Villager in Kunhegyes
Petofi Captain in Gyorvar
Saria Istvan’s sister in Kunhegyes
Szonyi Captive on island of Obuda; deceased
Vorosmarty Mage near Gyorvar
JELGAVA
Ausra..Talsu’s sister in Skrunda
Donalitu..King of Jelgava
Gailisa..Talsu’s wife in Skrunda
Krogzmu..Olive-oil dealer in Skrunda
Kugu..Silversmith in Skrunda; deceased
Laitsina..Talsu’s mother in Skrunda
Mindaugu..Wine merchant in Skrunda
Pumpru..Grocer in Skrunda
Talsu*..Tailor in Skrunda
Traku..Tailor in Skrunda; Talsu’s father
KUUSAMO
Alkio Theoretical sorcerer in Naantali district; Raahe’s wife
Elimaki Pekka’s sister in Kajaani
Heikki Professor of sorcery, Kajaani City College
Ilmarinen* Theoretical sorcerer in Naantali district
Juhainen One of the Seven Princes of Kuusamo
Lammi Forensic sorcerer on the island of Obuda
Leino* Sorcerer in Jelgava
Linna Serving girl in Naantali district
Nortamo Grand general in Jelgava
Olavin Elimaki’s estranged husband
Paalo Sorcerer in Ludza, Jelgava
Pekka* Theoretical sorcerer in Naantali district; Leino’s wife
Piilis Theoretical sorcerer in Naantali district
Raahe Theoretical sorcerer in Naantali district; Alkio’s husband
Ryti Language instructor in Yliharma
Tukiainen Kuusaman minister to Jelgava
Uto Pekka and Leino’s son in Kajaani
Valamo Tailor in Yliharma
Waino Captain of the Searaven
LAGOAS
Araujo Marshal in southern Algarve
Brinco Grandmaster Pinhiero’s secretary
Fernao Theoretical sorcerer in Naantali district
Pinhiero Grandmaster of the Lagoan Guild of Mages
Sampaio Fernao’s uncle in Kajaani
Simao Major in Algarve
Xavega Sorcerer in Jelgava
UNKERLANT
Addanz Archmage of Unkerlant
Akerin Alize’s father in Leiferde
Alize Peasant girl in Leiferde
Andelot Lieutenant near Eoforwic
Ansovald Unkerlanter minister to Zuwayza
Bertrude Alize’s mother in Leiferde
Curneval Soldier near Gromheort
Dagaric Captain in western Unkerlant
Dagulf Peasant in Linnich
Drogden Captain in Yanina
Garivald* Sergeant near Eoforwic
Gurmun General of behemoths near Eoforwic
Joswe Soldier in Gromheort
Leudast* Lieutenant in Yanina
Leuvigild General in Eoforwic
Merovec Colonel in Cottbus; Rathar’s adjutant
Noyt Soldier near Trapani
Obilot Peasant woman near Linnich
Rathar* Marshal of Unkerlant in Patras
Swemmel King of Unkerlant
Vatran General in Patras
VALMIERA
Baldu Algarvian collaborator near Carsoli; playwright
Bauska Serving woman in Priekule
Brindza Bauska’s daughter in Priekule
Enkuru Collaborationist count near Pavilosta; deceased
Gainibu King of Valmiera
Gainibu Krasta’s son
Gedominu Merkela’s first husband; deceased
Gedominu Skarnu and Merkela’s son
Krasta* Marchioness in Priekule; Skarnu’s sister
Kudirka Midwife in Priekule
Latsisa Peasant woman near Pavilosta
Marstalu Duke of Klaipeda
Merkela Underground member in Priekule; Skarnu’s fiancee
Povilu Peasant near Adutiskis
Raunu Sergeant near Pavilosta
Sigulda Algarvian collaborator near Carsoli; Smetnu’s companion
Simanu Collaborationist count near Pavilosta; deceased
Skarnu* Marquis in Priekule
Skirgaila Woman in Priekule
Smetnu Algarvian collaborator near Carsoli; editor
Sudaku Soldier in Phalanx of Valmiera in Yanina
Valmiru Butler in Priekule
Valnu Viscount and underground member in Priekule
Vizgantu Major in southern Algarve
Zemaitu Peasant near Pavilosta
Zemglu Peasant near Adutiskis
YANINA
Iskakis Yaninan minister to Zuwayza
Mantzaros General in Patras