Glossary

Redstone River Hive

Ayan: Bette’s daughter. Doesn’t get along with Tyk.

Bette: Wise old tunneller. Admired for her skills in tunnelling and sweetroot detection.

Tyk: Adolescent girl. Born under a Wandering Star.

Known gods

(The gods are said to denote their characteristics to the girls born under them.)

Arnu: The “blind shadow”, the cloud god. Mystery, obscurity, darkness and rest.

Kelennin: The lightning god. Capricious, challenging, tricky.

Pyrrah: Beautiful, joyous, entertaining

Yorlu: A strong leader

Zimma: Sturdy and caring