Characters
Who is Celaena
The number of chapters in the book
55
Ancient, magical runic language used for spellcasting, often inscribed in blood or carved into surfaces
What is Wyrdmarks
Early in the story, what is the most telling reason Celaena agrees to compete as the king’s Champion, despite hating the king and distrusting Dorian and Chaol?
She wants a chance for freedom
Celaena's love interest, Captain of the Royal Gaurd
Who is Chaol
Number of chapters read between each meeting
11
Salt mines in the north of the continent Erilea, where Celaena is imprisoned before the story begins
What is Endovier
When Celaena first settles into her rooms at the glass castle, what personal habit best shows how wary and defensive she remains, despite the luxury?
Secretly stashes weapons in secret spots of her room
Spirit of an old queen appears to Celena several times
Who is Elena
Caine is killed by Chaol
what is chapter 52
The royal assassin chosen to carry out the king’s dirty work
During the Yulemas ball, what subtle behavior of Celaena’s best reveals her developing, but conflicted, feelings toward Dorian and Chaol at this point in the story?
Dances with Dorian but seeks out Chaol (kinda freaky)
One of the candidates in the King’s Champion Tournament, sponsored by the new Minister of Terrasen. He is a talented thief from Perranth and is friendly toward Celaena from the start
Celaena Sardothien discovers the secret passage in the Glass Castle
what is chapter 10
Immortal magical beings who were the original inhabitants of Erilea
What is Fae
What is the most significant reason Celaena becomes involved with the strange Wyrdmarks and hidden passages in the castle, even though they put her at risk?
Curiosity: fears something darker is behing the murders
King of the assassins, trained Celena
Who is Arobynn Hamel
Murder of Bill Chastain, one of the other Champions. Challenge that occurs is duals, first trial.
37
A country across the Great Ocean from Erilea
What is Wendlyn
Near the end of the competition, Celaena faces Cain in the final duel. Beyond simply winning, what personal realization or shift is most important for her during this confrontation?
recognizes that accepting help does not make her weak