NARSES Sentinel 129 Byzantine general depicted in the book as belonging to the
Brotherhood of the Lamb. Arranged for Ireina and Demos to be
captured. Narses (c478-573) was famous for finally ending the
long Gothic War in Italy with a series of victories between 550-4.
He finally died in Naples. Also see The Avenger page 13
Nasir-al-Din Defiant 211 Army commander in Kubilai's empire. Opposed the rebel faction.
Nathan, Wardi Soldier of Gideon 5 Maori soldier, enlisted into the Israeli army along with Casca.
Killed by bedouins after the war ended.
Navarre, Henri Legionnaire 109 French general in the FFL. Interviewed Casca following his
escape from Viet Minh territory.
Nayam Defiant 211 Mongol commander who led the coup against Kubilai. Executed
following his defeat.
Neda Eternal Mercenary 212 Casca's first love after being cursed. Rescued her from brigands
and lived with her for years until she began questioning his non-
ageing.
NERO, CLAUDIUS Eternal Mercenary 200 Emperor of Rome (54-68). Handed Casca the wooden sword in the
CAESAR arena, but later comdemned him to the slave galleys. Nero (37-68)
was famous during his reign for burning the city and his general
debauchery until the army turned on him and he took his own
life.
Nevaad Liberator 127 Awanoshe's sub-commander, partook in the sacking of the Igbo
capital.
Ngo Vinh Long Phoenix 73 Vietcong assassin assigned to kill Casca. Got a bullet through his
head for his pains.
Ngu Huang Phoenix 145 Vietcong assassin in the South Viet army. Captured by Casca, he
committed suicide by biting his own tongue off.
NICHOLAS, CAPT. SAM. Halls of Mont. 7 Early US Marine, gave recruiting speech in Tun Tavern.
Nir Soldier of Gideon 11 Israeli doctor who carried out a medical on Casca. Was puzzled as
to his collection of scars.
Nishka Warlord 78 Commander of Kushan warriors that escorted Casca and Jugotai
into the capital city.
Nomukh Defiant 154 Mongol warrior, personal guard of Khaidu Khan
Nonelau Warrior 144 Bau warrior who was part of Cakabau's invasion force. Became
distracted by a naked Vivita.
Norak God of Death 138 Viking warrior, one of Olaf Glamson's crew.
Norman Trench Soldier 24 RSM in charge of Casca and his comrades' training. Berated
Casca for retreating in the first battle so Casca shot him dead.
Nuyen African Mercenary 40 Little vietnamese boy that Casca and Yu Li adopted together
with his sister Quang after their parents were killed by a Viet
gunboat.
board the Kuta.
Octavio Defiant 35 Ship captain who took Casca and Marco's party to Acre, then fled
with them eastward after the Saracen attack. Died of fever
outside Hormuz.
O'Driscoll, Maeve Halls of Mont. 97 Michael's mother.
O'Driscoll, Michael Halls of Mont. 63 Neighbour of the McGuires, joined Casca's unit in the war. Died
of dysentery in Puebla.
O'Driscoll, William Halls of Mont. 37 Michael's father, drove Casca and the McGuires to Lynchburg.
O'Dwyer, Liam Warrior 19 Irish bosun of the Rangaroa.
O'Grady, Annie Warrior 14 Young girl Casca fell for and killed a man over.
O'Hara Cursed 30 See Murphy.
O'Rourke, Mrs Halls of Mont. 13 Woman owner of the poor house in Philadelphia. Died in the fire.
Okuse Liberator 73 See Anah.
Olaf Glamson God of Death 51 Son of Glam, was Casca's second in command on the voyage to
the Teotec lands.
Olvir God of Death 168 Viking warrior, went with Casca to the Teotec lands.
Omar Defiant 89 Son of Mahmud in Hormuz. Killed by local soldiers.
OMAR KHAYYAM Assassin 134 Persian poet, shared a drink with Casca after his escape from an
underground river, and later following his journey out of
Persia. Full name Ghaith Uddin Abdul Fath Omar ibn Ibrahim
Al-Khayyam, he lived c1050-1123 and is most remembered for
the Rubiyat, a collection of poems.
Omobo Liberator 87 Offered tribute from Kanuri area. Was insulted by chief Edolo.
Ongesh Damned 56 Attila's councilor. Executed by Attila in the wake of the defeat
at the Catalunian Plains.
ONG KHAN Mongol 104 Mongol chieftain. Initially allied to Temujin, later turned on him
when he got too powerful. Lost his head after losing a battle to
Temujin.
Ooton Liberator 99 Priest of the Edo people. Died in the coup that toppled Oba
Awanoshe.
Ortius, Lucianus Warlord 10 Captain of the trading ship Naida that picked Casca up from the
sea. Ortius and Casca shared drinks in Dubrae and remained
friends until Byzantium where Casca went east to China.
Ortiz, Jame Conquistador 25 Captain of the caravel Casca sailed to Cuba in. Ortiz scolded
Casca for helping out with the rigging during the storm.