Objects & Symbols
Jaron leaves this specific item on the desk for Tobias to wear while impersonating him.
The King’s ring (Nielsen 103).
This is the kingdom Jaron is currently ruling.
Carthya (Nielsen 1).
This event is the reason King Vargan and the regents are all at the castle at the start of the book.
The royal funeral (Nielsen 1).
He is the King of Avenia who showed up uninvited to the royal funeral.
King Vargan (Nielsen 5).
Jaron claims he is better at being this than being a king or a soldier.
A thief (Nielsen 183).
This physical feature on Mott's back proves his loyalty to "Sage."
A whipping scar (Nielsen 86).
Jaron hides here to listen to his family's funeral service like a "spy."
The royal gardens (Nielsen 9).
Jaron does this to Tobias to make it look like Tobias didn't help him escape.
Ties him to the bed and gags him (Nielsen 134).
This former friend of Jaron is now working with the pirates and tried to kill him in the garden.
Roden (Nielsen 14).
This is the length of time the pirates gave Jaron to surrender before they would attack.
Ten days (Nielsen 16).
Jaron carries this hidden in his sleeve during his first meeting with the pirates.
A stolen knife (Nielsen 179).
This is the estate where Jaron goes to hide and plan his mission to the pirates.
Farthenwood (Nielsen 61).
This is the test the pirates give Jaron to see if he can actually fight.
A sword duel with Agor (Nielsen 183).
He is the pirate leader who Jaron is trying to trick and eventually destroy.
Devlin (Nielsen 82).
Jaron used this to knock a knife out of Roden’s hand during their garden fight.
A heavy rock (Nielsen 14).
Jaron refuses to part with these old, dirty clothes because they represent his true self.
His orphan rags (Nielsen 101).
This is the location of the secret room where Jaron and his friends have their last dinner.
The dining hall at Farthenwood (Nielsen 74).
Jaron sneaks out of his room at night in the pirate camp to do this for Swifty Tilagon.
Helps him escape (Nielsen 190).
This young boy in the pirate camp was saved from being branded because Jaron stood up for him.
Fink (Nielsen 181).
This was the "price" Jaron paid to show he was serious about joining the pirates.
Getting branded with a hot iron (Nielsen 181).
This is the color of the horse, Mystic, that Jaron rides away from Farthenwood.
Black (Nielsen 107).
Jaron visits this dark, underground place to think about Bevin Conner's crimes.
The dungeon (Nielsen 65).
Jaron slipped this into his friends' drinks so he could sneak away in the middle of the night.
Sleeping powder (Nielsen 102).
This woman is a talented medic who helped treat Jaron's wounds at Farthenwood.
Princess Amarinda (Nielsen 54).
Jaron’s regents want him to sign these instead of preparing for a war.
Cautious trade agreements (Nielsen 8).