Ludlow

Notables of the Court
 * Hugh de Lacy, Baron of Weobley and Ludlow, a young knight who inherited his honours when his elder brother was exiled for treason, a manipulative schemer, ruthless, cunning and cold
 * High de Talbot, Castellan of Ludlow, a young knight, violent, drunken and brawling who is said to have wrestled a bear
 * Lady Emma de Lacy, a young lady, sister of Hugh de Lacy & wife of Hugh de Talbot. Beautiful, amiable and well loved by the members of her household, she lacks none of the de Lacy cunning
 * Lady Amalia, a clever young lady with the ability to read the hearts of men and know truth from falsehood. Lady Emma's handmaiden
 * Father Nathaniel, a young priest and scholar fascinated by magic and old tales. Lady Emma's confessor