Glossary of Book Terms

Explore the language of books with our guide to literary terminology. Discover the meanings behind essential terms and enrich your reading experience.

1984 by George Orwell

Dune by Frank Herbert

Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling

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  • The 10th Hunger Games took place 64 years before the events of the Hunger Games trilogy. Lucy Gray Baird is the victor.

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  • The 25th Hunger Games is the First Quarter Quell to ever take place in Panem. The victor of the 25th Hunger Games in unknown.

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  • The 50th Hunger Games or the Second Quarter Quell had twice the number of tributes in the arena. Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark's mentor, Haymitch Abernathy, was one of the tributes from District 12 in the 50th Hunger Games. 

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  • The 73rd Hunger Games takes place 1 year before Katniss Everdeen volunteers as a tribute in 'The Hunger Games' trilogy.
  • The 74th Hunger Games takes place in the totalitarian nation of Panem when Katniss Everdeen is 16 years old.
  • The 74th Hunger Games arena is a large area of land consisting of the Cornucopia, a field of grasses, a lake, and scruffy piney woods.
  • Explore the 75th Hunger Games, the final and most pivotal event in Panem's history, where Katniss Everdeen's defiance leads to the destruction of the arena and the end of the Games.

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  • Abeforth Dumbledore was a British wizard and the brother of the Headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore. Abeforth owned the Hog's Head pub in Hogsmeade.
  • Abernathy was an official at the Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA) and was later a follower of the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald. He was an American wizard.
  • Accio, or the Summoning Charm, is a spell in the Harry Potter universe used to summon objects towards the one who is casting it. It is beneficial for summoning any object that is out of one's reach.
  • Achilles Tolliver was an Auror who worked for the Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA). He was an American wizard.
  • Acid Pops are a type of sweet in the magical world that are similar to lollipops from the real world. They are known to literally burn a hole in the tongue of the person eating them.
  • Aconite, also known as Monkshood or Wolfsbane is a plant with several healing properties. This plant was also found in the muggle world.
  • Acromantulas are huge magical spiders native to the dense forests of places like Borneo. They are known to have eight eyes, and eight legs, which are black, hairy and gigantic in size.
  • Adrian Pucey was a British wizard and student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He played as a chaser for the Slytherin Quidditch team.
  • After the Valyrian Freehold fell, Lord Aegon Targaryen set his eyes on a new continent, Westeros, ruled by the Andals and the First Men.
  • After becoming a priest, Aeron Greyjoy leaves the politics of the Iron Islands and focuses on serving the Drowned God.
  • In the latter years of his reign, King Aerys II Targaryen's cruelty advanced as he tormented his pregnant wife, Queen Rhaella Targaryen.
  • From House Stark to House Lannister and many other houses, the Age of Heroes was a critical time that marked the rise and fall of many kingdoms.
  • In George Orwell’s 1984, Airstrip One is a province. It is part of the larger nation of Oceania. 
  • Albert Runcorn was a British wizard and an important employee in the British Ministry of Magic during the Pius Thicknesse administration.
  • The Alchemists' Guild is an ancient order that has existed since the mythic Age of Heroes. A full member of the order is called a Wisdom.
  • Alchemy is a discipline in the Harry Potter Universe which studied the properties of the four basic elements and used them to create valuable substances.
  • Alecto Carrow was a British witch and a Death Eater who was a follower of Lord Voldemort. She was the sister of Amycus Carrow.
  • After the Tyrells save King's Landing, Alerie Tyrell and Olenna Tyrell travel to King's Landing for the wedding of Joffrey and Margaery.
  • Ser Alliser Thorne is the master-at-arms of Castle Black and a former knight of House Thorne. He comes from House Thorne, a noble house from the Crownlands. Coming from a family sworn to the Targaryens, he fought on the side of House Targaryen during Robert's Rebellion.
  • Alma Coin is the President of District 13 and the leader of the Second Rebellion. She is a ruthless leader in her 50s and possesses autocratic tendencies, similar to President Snow. As a calculated commander, she leads the people of the districts to victory. 
  • Alohomora, also known as the Unlocking Charm is a spell used by wizards and witches in the Harry Potter universe to open a lock. It is first seen when Hermione uses it to open the lock on a door to escape the caretaker, Argus Filch.
  • Alphard Black was a British wizard from the pure-blooded family of the Blacks. He was disowned by the family eventually, possibly because he left his inheritance for Sirius Black, his nephew.
  • As a beautiful girl, Alys Karstark got tasked by her father to sway Robb towards wanting her when she initially visited Winterfell.
  • Amos Diggory was a British wizard and the father of the Triwizard Champion Cedric Diggory who died during the final championship task.
  • In George Orwell's classic dystopian novel 1984, the character of Ampleforth plays an important role in the story. He is a minor character but he has a significant impact on the characters and the plot.
  • Amycus Carrow was a British dark wizard and one of the Death Eaters of Lord Voldemort. He was also a professor for the Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts from 1997 to 1998.
  • The Andals are one of the primary cultural groups of humans in Westeros. They originated from Essos and migrated across the Narrow Sea.
  • Andromeda Tonks was a British Witch who studied in Hogwarts. Her father was Cygnus Black, an important member of the Black family. Her mother was Druella Black (née Rosier). She is known mainly for being the mother of the Auror Nymphadora Tonks in the Harry Potter series.
  • Angelina Johnson was a British witch and student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was from the Gryffindor house and was a member of the Gryffindor Quidditch team.
  • An Animagus is a witch or wizard who could take the form of an animal at will and come back to the human form whenever needed.
  • Annie Cresta is the female tribute and victor of the 70th Hunger Games. She comes from District 4, where she meets and falls in love with Finnick Odair.
  • Anthony Goldstein was a British half-blood wizard who attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1991 to 1998. He was a member of the Ravenclaw house.
  • Antioch Peverell was a wizard who is said to have lived in the eleventh century. He was one of the three brothers around whom the mythical Tale of the Three Brothers was built upon.
  • The Antipodean Opaleye was a type of dragon from New Zealand. It is eventually said to have moved to Australia due to a lack of territory in New Zealand.
  • Antonin Dolohov was a Death Eater and a dangerous dark wizard responsible for the deaths of many wizards and witches, including Remus Lupin, Gideon Prewett, and Fabian Prewett.
  • Aparecium, or the Revealing Charm, was a spell in the Harry Potter universe that revealed messages written with secret ink or invisible ink.
  • The act of apparating or apparition is a means of transport through which magical beings teleport from one point in space to another with the help of magic.
  • An Arakh is a traditional fighting weapon used by the Dothraki in Essos. As a half sword and half scythe, it gets used by riders on horseback.
  • The arena is the treacherous site of the Hunger Games. Transforming into a new landscape every year, the arena poses new and dangerous challenges to the tributes of the Hunger Games.
  • Areo Hotah is a calm yet deviously calculating man who judges his opponent by how they act and react to the world.
  • Arianne Martell is the eldest daughter of Prince Doran Martell, the ruling prince of Dorne, and Lady Mellario of the Free City of Norvos.
  • Arithmancy was a magical discipline in the wizarding world that dealt with the study of the magical properties of numbers.
  • Armand Malfoy was the first wizard with the Malfoy surname to come to Great Britain. He arrived in Great Britain around the time of the Norman Invasion.
  • Professor Armando Dippet was an English wizard who was born in the year 1637 and lived until 1992. He was the headmaster of Hogwarts in the mid-twentieth century.
  • Arthur Weasley was a British wizard and most notably the father of Ron Weasley, Ginny Weasley and the other Weasley siblings. He is one of the most important characters in the Harry Potter series.
  • From becoming a boy to joining a league of assassins, Arya Stark's journeys made her grow to become a cunning, brutal, and relentless girl.
  • Ser Arys Oakheart is a POV character in 'A Feast for Crows.' He is a sworn brother of the Kingsguard.
  • Astapor is an ancient independent city-state known for slavery. The Red City was founded before the Valyrian Freehold and outlived two empires.
  • Astoria Malfoy (née Greengrass) was a Pure-blood witch who was married to Draco Malfoy and was the mother of Scorpius Malfoy. She died in 2019 due to a blood curse.
  • Astronomy is a discipline taught in the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Like Muggle Astronomy, this discipline deals with the study of stars and the skies.
  • The Astronomy Tower in the Harry Potter series is a part of Hogwarts Castle. Students used it to study the skies and the movements of the stars and planets.
  • Audrey Weasley was a Muggle and the wife of the wizard Percy Weasley. Audrey Weasley was born in Great Britain and married Percy after he graduated from Hogwarts.
  • Aurors are elite ministry officials assigned with the task of catching dark wizards and preventing dark magic and any other magical crimes.
  • An Avox is a person who has been punished by the government of Panem for rebellion, treachery, or desertion.
  • Axlotl Tanks are an invention of the Tleilaxu, who are masters at genetic engineering. The Tanks are living beings capable of producing a living human from the cells of cadavers.
  • Azkaban was a large establishment that served as a high-security prison for the magical community of Britain. Living in Azkaban was considered very scary and dangerous as it was guarded by strange creatures called Dementors.
  • Azor Ahai was a legendary hero who wielded Lightbringer according to stories from the followers of R'hllor, the Lord of Light, and Asshai.

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  • The baliset is a nine-stringed musical instrument played in ‘Dune', which is played by strumming strings.
  • As an ironborn prodigy, Balon Greyjoybecame the captain of his ship at 17. However, his cruelty and bitterness cost him everything.
  • The Baron is a title that got used by the leader of the House of Harkonnen in Dune.
  • Barristan Selmy was one of the strongest soldiers in Westeros. He was deemed by many to be the greatest knight alive.
  • A Basilisk is a giant snake and a magical beast that is mainly associated with the dark arts and dark wizards.
  • The Bat-Bogey Hex is a hex used to turn the bogies of the victim of the curse into bats and make them fly out of their nose, thereby causing them discomfort.
  • Bathilda Bagshot was a celebrated historian, witch and author in the world of magic in the Harry Potter series. She was the author of "A History of Magic", a prescribed textbook in Hogwarts.
  • A beater is a member of a Quidditch team assigned with the task of beating the Bludgers towards the players of the opponent team and protecting their players from Bludgers.
  • Beauxbatons Academy of Magic is a school for wizards and witches located in the Pyrenees Mountains in Southern France.
  • Beetee Latier is the male tribute from District 3 in the 75th Hunger Games (Third Quarter Quell). He is highly skilled in technology and uses this to his advantage in both the Games he participated in.
  • The Bene Gesserit is a matriarchal order whose members train their physical and mental abilities to get supernatural powers, which they use in political and lineage control.
  • Benjen Stark's skills and fierceness made him a thorn in the wildlings' flesh. Mance Rayder travels to Winterfell to study him.
  • Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans is an assortment of sweets equivalent to muggle jellybeans. However, these beans are of almost every flavour imaginable.
  • A bezoar is a hard stone-like substance usually found lodged in the stomach of a goat. It is used extensively in the Harry Potter universe to make antidotes for a wide variety of toxins and poisons.
  • Big Brother is a character and symbol from George Orwell’s '1984.' He is the leader of Oceania. 
  • Biter acts beast-like because of his training from Rorge in Flea Bottom, the most desolate place in King's Landing.
  • The Black Forest is a forest in Germany in the Harry Potter universe known to be a dwelling for vampires and many other magical creatures.
  • Blast-Ended Skrewts are rare magical creatures that grow up to ten feet long. They are hybrids of Manticores and Fire Crabs and were first bred by Hagrid for the Triwizard Tournament.
  • Blight is the male tribute from District 7 in the 75th Hunger Games. He is Johanna Mason's district partner.
  • The bloodbath is a gory event that takes place at the beginning of every Hunger Games. Most often, a large number of tributes are killed in pursuit of weapons and supplies during the bloodbath.
  • Blood Blisterpod is believed to be a pod that is an essential ingredient in Nosebleed Nougat, although many also believe that Blood Blisterpod is synonymous with Nosebleed Nougat, which is a sweet manufactured by the Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes.
  • Blood-flavoured lollipops were a sweet sold in Honeydukes Sweet Shop in Hogsmeade. They were available in the 'unusual tastes' section of Honeydukes sweetshop in Hogsmeade and tasted like blood.
  • A bloodrider is the sworn protector of a Khal. He is called 'blood of my blood' by the leader of a Khalasar and defends him till death.
  • At the height of the War of the Five Kings, the Bloody Mummers entered Westeros. However as the war heightened, they switched from the Lannisters to the North.
  • A Bludger was the ball used in the game of Quidditch to be hit onto the players of the opponent teams. Beaters specifically hit Bludgers in a game with the help of a club.
  • A Boggart is a shape-shifting being that took the form of one's worst fear immediately after being encountered. Its true form was unknown as it would always shift its shape as soon as it encountered someone.
  • Boggs is the second-in-command of President Coin and the leader of Squad 451. He acts as Katniss' bodyguard after she agrees to embody the "Mockingjay".
  • Borgin and Burkes is an antique dealing shop in Knockturn Alley, known for its wide range of Dark Magical items and several heirlooms and artefacts of renown.
  • Bouncing Bulbs were plants in the magical world of Harry Potter that bounced around if not held tightly.
  • Bowtruckles are magical beings which resemble a plant in most ways but are mobile and active in their natural habitat. Bowtruckles are found residing in trees and are said to guard them against anyone who threatens their survival.
  • Braavos is the wealthiest and most powerful of the Free Cities of Essos, as it houses institutions like the Iron Bank and Faceless Men.
  • Bran Stark was born at Winterfell with the help of Maester Luwin as the second to the last child of the Lord of Winterfell, Eddard Stark.
  • Though Brienne of Tarth's father tried betrothing her to many men, all the proposals got canceled as she was too weird and dangerous.
  • Before becoming Ser Bronn of the Blackwater, Bronn met Tyrion at the Inn of the Crossroads. He then built a relationship that got him knighted.
  • The Broomstick Servicing Kit was an assortment of items and tools used to service flying broomsticks in the magical world of Harry Potter.
  • Brown Ben Plumm, or Ben Plumm, is the captain of the Second Sons. He claims to have a drop of dragon blood and states he is part Braavosi.
  • Brutus is the male tribute from District 2 in the 75th Hunger Games. He is also the victor of an unspecified Hunger Games.
  • Brutus Malfoy was a wizard who lived in the 1600s. He was from the Pure-blood Malfoy family and edited Warlock at War, a popular anti-Muggle magazine.
  • Brynden Tully was a beloved knight who fought for his family's honor. However, he fled Riverrun after the events following the Red Wedding.
  • The Bubble-head Charm is a charm cast by a wizard or witch usually upon themselves, to help them breathe underwater by creating a bubble-like structure around their face that prevents water from entering.
  • The Bubotuber was a magical plant that like a potato, grew as a tuber. The part that grew outside the ground resembled a thick large black slug.
  • Buckbeak was a Hippogriff in the Harry Potter universe who was taken care of by Hagrid until he was wrongfully accused of being violent by Lucius Malfoy.
  • Bulbadox Powder is a magical product sold in joke shops of the magical world that would cause boils or blisters on the skin of someone who came in contact with it.
  • Butterbeer is an alcoholic beverage available in the Harry Potter universe that is especially seen in The Three Broomsticks, a popular inn in Hogsmeade.
  • Buttercup is Primrose Everdeen's cat. Prim rescued Buttercup and brought him home to be raised by her family.

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  • Caesar Flickerman is the host of the Hunger Games interviews and the Capitol TV presenter.
  • The Capitol of Panem in the Hunger Games is a technologically advanced, utopian city where the nation's most wealthy and powerful citizens live.
  • Capitol Couture is a website developed by Watson Design Group to promote 'The Hunger Games' trilogy by Lionsgate Entertainment.
  • Caradoc Dearborn was a British wizard and a member of the original Order of the Phoenix. He fought against Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters in the First Wizarding War.
  • Career Tributes, known simply as "the Careers" are tributes who train throughout their lives to participate in the Hunger Games.
  • Casca Highbottom is the Dean of the Capitol Academy and the unwitting creator of the Hunger Games.
  • Cashmere is the victor of the 64th Hunger Games. She is also the female tribute from District 1 in the 75th Hunger Games.
  • Cassandra Trelawney was a gifted Seer who was highly celebrated and renowned in the wizarding community. She was also the great-great-grandmother of Sybill Trelawney, the Divination professor at Hogwarts.
  • Casterly Rock is the seat of House Lannister. It has a deep history dating to the era of the Children, the First Men, and the Andals.
  • Castle Black is one of the three out of nineteen castles used by the Watch, the remaining two being Eastwatch-by-the-Sea and the Shadow Tower.
  • Castor is a part of the film crew in District 13 along with Cressida, Messala, and Castor's brother Pollux. Together, they film and produce various propos for District 13 in the Second Rebellion.
  • Catelyn Stark was the Lady of Winterfell and the wife of Eddard Stark, Warden of the North, under King Robert Baratheon's reign.
  • Cato is the male tribute from District 2 in the 74th Hunger Games. His district partner is Clove, a 15-year-old girl from District 2. He is Katniss's main competition in the first book.
  • Cecelia is the female tribute from District 8 in the Third Quarter Quell (the 75th Hunger Games). Her district partner is an old man named Woof.
  • Centaurs were magical beings in the Harry Potter series known to have the head, torso and arms of a human and the rest of the body including legs of a horse. They were particularly talented in Divination.
  • As the oldest child of Tywin Lannister, Cersei Lannister became King Robert Baratheon's wife after he defeated King Aerys II Targaryen.
  • Chaff is the male tribute from District 11 in the Third Quarter Quell (75th Hunger Games). He is also the victor of the 45th Hunger Games.
  • Charity Burbage was a British witch and the Professor of Muggle Studies at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
  • A Chaser is a player in a Quidditch team responsible for shooting the Quaffle through the hoops. "Chaser" is also the Quidditch position that the Chaser plays.
  • Chett was a steward of the Night's Watch. Before taking the black, he was the son of a leechman in the Riverlands.
  • The Children of the Forest are a non-human race who were the original inhabitants of Westeros before the arrival of the First Men.
  • CHOAM stands for Combine Honnete Ober Advancer Mercantiles. It is an organization responsible for Melange distribution across the universe.
  • Cinna is Katniss and Peeta's stylist during the 74th and 75th Hunger Games. He plays a significant role in crafting their image during the Games as fierce competitors.
  • The Citadel is the headquarters of the order of maesters. It houses the Conclave, which determines when seasons change.
  • Claudius Templesmith is the announcer for the nationally televised event, the annual Hunger Games. He has a loud and booming voice that resonates throughout the arena and through television screens.
  • Clove is the female tribute from District 2 and a secondary antagonist in The Hunger Games. Although she looks like a little girl, she is deadly with knives and is one of the most dangerous tributes in the arena.
  • Cockroach Clusters were a type of confectionary made from cockroaches and made to look like peanuts. They were sold in sweet shops especially Honeydukes Sweetshop at Hogsmeade.
  • Coldhands is a mysterious unknown figure from beyond the Wall. Though his real name is not known, he was nicknamed Coldhands by Sam.
  • Colin Creevey was a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and was a Muggle-born wizard. He was very fond of Harry Potter and was an ardent fan of his.
  • Commander Paylor is the leader of the rebel forces in District 8. She is a dependable and charismatic leader who is aware of the ground reality in the districts.
  • Coriolanus Snow is the tyrannical President of Panem. He is the antagonist of 'The Hunger Games' trilogy and the protagonist of the prequel.
  • Cornish Pixies were magical beasts with a proclivity for immense mischief and annoyance to anyone who came across them. They were bright blue in colour and very small in size.
  • The Cornucopia in 'The Hunger Games' is a giant horn filled with all kinds of food in the center of the arena for the tributes to fight over.
  • Corvinus Gaunt was a Pure-blood British wizard who lived in the 18th century. He was responsible for concealing the entirety of the Chamber of Secrets and leaving its entrances intact during the new pipeline placement in Hogwarts.
  • Cressida is a well-known up-and-coming film director from The Capitol. She flees to District 13 in support of the Second Rebellion along with her film crew, Castor and Pollux, and her assistant, Messalla.
  • Crookshanks was the name of Hermione Granger's pet cat. She found him at the beginning of her third year when the trio had gone to the Magical Menagerie pet shop.
  • The Cruciatus Curse is one of the three Unforgivable Curses which is banned from use by the Ministry of Magic. It is a very painful curse to experience as it tortures the person undergoing it both mentally and physically.
  • A Crysknife is a knife whose blade comes from the tooth of a dead Sandworm.
  • Cygnus Black was a British Pure-blooded wizard who was born into the Black family. He lived in the Nineteenth century and was married to Ella Max.
  • A Cymek was once a human who became a Thinking Machine by losing their human body for mechanical bodies.

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  • Daario Naharis is a Tyroshi sellsword that wins the Stormcrows for Daenerys Targaryen. He becomes one of her closest advisers.
  • Daenerys Targaryen is the last-known member of House Targaryen and the Queen of Meereen. She and Viserys left Westeros after their mother's death.
  • Dagmer Cleftjaw is a minor character in A Song of Ice and Fire novels whose role is crucial in the events in the North.
  • Darius is a young Peacekeeper stationed in District 12. He is easygoing, carefree, and amicable with the residents of the district. Darius is Katniss' favorite Peacekeeper.
  • The Dark Mark was the emblem or symbol used by Lord Voldemort. It was used frequently as a call for his Death Eaters to assemble somewhere, or even as a victory mark when some gruesome crime had been committed.
  • Ser Davos Seaworth is a former smuggler. Because of his contribution to Robert's Rebellion, he became one of Stannis's most trusted men.
  • Dawn is the greatsword of House Dayne. Unlike other hereditary swords, Dawn got passed down to a knight worthy of wielding it.
  • Delly Cartwright is a teenager from the Merchant Section of District 12. She is a good friend of Peeta Mellark and grew up playing with him.
  • The Department of Magical Law Enforcement was the largest department in the Ministry of Magic. It dealt with lawmaking and the upkeeping of wizarding laws and regulations.
  • Diana Ring is the mentor of the District 6 female tribute in the 10th Hunger Games. She is Apollo Ring's twin sister in the prequel, 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.'
  • Dilys Derwent was a decorated British witch known for her tenure as the Headmistress of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was also a healer at St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries.
  • A diricawl is a flightless magical bird with a plump body and fluffy feathers. It is known as a dodo by Muggles who believe it to be extinct.
  • District 5 is one of the 13 districts in the nation of Panem. It is responsible for the production of electricity for the rest of the nation.
  • District 6 is the third district from the east in the nation of Panem. Its principal industry is transportation, including hovercraft, high-speed trains, and cargo trains.
  • District 7 is one of the 13 districts in the nation of Panem. The main industry of District 7 is the production of lumber and paper.
  • District 9 is one of the 13 districts in the fictional nation of Panem. Its primary industry is the production of grain for the rest of the country.
  • District 10 is the southernmost district in the nation of Panem. It is one of the 13 districts in the nation and its primary industry is livestock rearing.
  • District 11 is the agricultural district in the nation of Panem. It consists of large farmlands and orchards and supplies the fruits vegetables and grains to the rest of the country.
  • District 12 is the smallest and the poorest district among the 13 districts of the nation of Panem.
  • District 13 is one of the districts of the nation of Panem. It acted as an independent nation for 75 years before the Second Rebellion.
  • The Hunger Games series was set in the fictional world of Panem, a nation compromised of 13 districts.
  • Dominique Weasley was the younger daughter of Bill and Fleur Weasley (neé Delacour). She was part Veela from her mother's side and was the sister of Victoire Weasley and Louis Weasley.
  • In Game of Thrones, Prince Doran Nymeros Martell, or Doran Martell, is the Prince of Dorne, head of House Martell, and Lord of Sunspear.
  • Dorcas Meadowes was a British witch and an essential member of the Order of the Phoenix during the First Wizarding War. She helped the order fight Lord Voldemort during his initial rise to power.
  • Found in a pleasure house at nine, Doreah became a crucial influence on young Daenerys.
  • Dorne is a constituent region that makes up the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. It is a peninsula in the southernmost part of the continent.
  • The Dothraki got feared throughout Essos. Their reputation for brutality made the leaders of the cities in Essos treat them with extra caution.
  • The Dothraki Sea got inhabited by different Khalasars fighting each other for dominance. When a Khalasar got destroyed, the people got sold into slavery.
  • The term “doublethink,” as first seen in George Orwell’s '1984,' is used to describe one’s capacity to hold two contradictory beliefs at one time.
  • A doxy was a small and magical creature similar to a fairy. Doxies were also known as biting fairies as they bit people if in contact.
  • Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus is the motto of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It is a Latin phrase which translates to "Never tickle a sleeping dragon".
  • Dragonbinder is a dragon horn with a smooth and distortedly shiny surface. It has bands of red gold and Valyrian steel.
  • Dragonbone is the term given to the skeletal remains of dragons. It became a treasured commodity after the death of the last dragon.
  • Dragonglass, or obsidian, is a type of glass formed by intense heat and pressure of volcanic activity.
  • The dragonlords were magic-wielding Valyrian nobles who ruled the Empire. They defeated the Ghiscari Empire and became the continent's leaders.
  • Dragonriders command and mount dragons. At the height of the Valyrian Empire, they sent shivers of fear into the hearts of enemies.
  • Dragons are terrifying creatures that can spew fire from their mouths. They once thrived during the era of the Valyrian Freehold Empire.
  • In Game of Thrones, Dragonstone is a unique castle in existence. It features architectural wonders impossible to replicate.
  • The Draught of Living Death is one of the most potent potions strong enough to put someone to sleep perpetually. It is prepared through a very arduous process and requires skills to master preparation.

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  • Eddard Stark believed in honor. Though in a cruel world, he remained a man of great character; this led to his death.
  • Edmure Tully's actions greatly influenced the War of the Five Kings and indirectly led to Robb Stark's defeat.
  • Effie Trinket is the District 12 escort during the 74th and 75th Hunger Games. She escorts Katniss and Peeta to the Capitol and helps them prepare for the Hunger Games.
  • Eileen Prince (later Eileen Snape) was a Pure-blooded witch and the mother of Severus Snape. She was married to Tobias Snape who was a Muggle and the father of Severus Snape.
  • Ekrizdis was a dark wizard who lived in the fifteenth century. He is believed to be the first inhabitant of Azkaban, which later became a prison to hold criminals from the magical world.
  • The Elixir of Life was a potion that gifted its drinker immortality as long as they kept drinking it at regular intervals. It was made with the help of the Philosopher's Stone.
  • Emmanuel Goldstein is a major figure in George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984. He is a mysterious man, and his identity remains shrouded in darkness.
  • Enobaria is the victor of the 62nd Hunger Games and the female tribute from District 2 in the 75th Hunger Games (Third Quarter Quell).
  • Erumpents are large magical beasts which resemble the rhinoceros from the Muggle world. Erumpents are endemic to the African continent and can grow up to several times the size of a hippopotamus.
  • An escort is a citizen of the Capitol appointed to take care of the tributes' schedules during the Hunger Games.
  • Euphemia Potter was a British witch and wife of Fleamont Potter. She was the mother of James Potter and the paternal grandmother of Harry Potter.
  • Euron Greyjoy, in the epic fantasy series Game of Thrones, is the oldest of the younger brothers of Lord Balon Grejoy and is a member of House Greyjoy.

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  • Face dancers appear in the 'Dune' series by Frank Herbert. A Face Dancer is a Tleilaxu member who can shapeshift into another person.
  • The Faceless Men are a cult of religious assassins in the Free City of Braavos who serve the Many-Faced God in the House of Black and White.
  • The Faith Militant is the military order of the Faith of the Seven. It got disbanded after a massive rebellion against the Iron Throne.
  • The Faith of the Seven is the predominant religion in Westeros. It got practiced in the Seven Kingdoms except for the North and Iron Islands.
  • Faufreluches is a term used to describe the class system adopted by the Imperium of the old empire.
  • The Fedaykin are a group of guerillas Fremen fighters who became the personal guards of Paul Atreides.
  • Finnick is the male tribute from District 4 in the Third Quarter Quell. He is a highly skilled and extraordinarily attractive tribute, making him a favorite amongst the Capitol to win the Games.
  • The Firebolt was one of the fastest flying broomsticks of its time. It was a racing broom created by Randolph Spudmore in the year 1993.
  • The First Men were the primordial humans to enter Westeros. They journeyed from Essos and used a land bridge called the Arm of Dorne to enter the western continent.
  • The Fish speakers are a military force comprised only of women that serve the God-emperor, Leto II Atreides.
  • Flavius is a member of Katniss Everdeen's prep team, along with Venia and Octavia. His role involves ensuring Katniss looks presentable for stage appearances and public events during the 74th and 75th Hunger Games.
  • The floating fortress is a military base mentioned in George Orwell’s '1984.' These are stations that Oceania uses to protect its territories or encroach on lands that belong to Eastasia and Eurasia. 
  • The Fourteen Flames was a massive ring of volcanoes around Valyria. There were mines underneath with slaves searching for gold, silver, and other metals.
  • Foxface is the District 5 female tribute in the 74th Hunger Games. Nicknamed "Foxface" by Katniss, she was extremely clever and placed fourth in the Games.
  • Frank Bryce was a Muggle gardener and a caretaker of the Riddle house in Little Hangleton. He was accused of the murder of Tom Riddle Sr and his parents.
  • The Free City of Tyrosh got founded as a Valyrian military outpost. It quickly grew to become a wealthy city after a rare snail got discovered.
  • The Fremen are a group of humans living on the desert planet Arrakis, home to the Sandworms who produce Melange.
  • The Fremen Jihad is a battle fought by the Fremen after the defeat of Emperor Shaddam IV. The Jihad saw the widespread of the Fremen’s religion throughout the entire universe.
  • Futars are the genetic hybrids of human and feline species. The Futars were created with the sole purpose of hunting and destroying the Honored Matres.

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  • Galach was the official language of the Imperium in ‘Dune.’ Derived from the ancient languages of Earth, the language got spoken and written in many dialects.
  • Galadriel, the Lady of Lothlórien, is a powerful ancient Elf and a leader of the Noldor. She joined Fëanor's rebellion because she desired to rule over a beautiful kingdom.
  • Gale Hawthorne is one of the tritagonists of the Hunger Games novels. He is Katniss' best friend and hunting partner.
  • Gamemakers in the Hunger Games are in charge of gameplay from start to finish. They help design the Games every single year and keep the audience entertained in various ways.
  • Gandalf the Grey, a pivotal character in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth saga, is a wise, enigmatic wizard known for his guidance, magical prowess, and pivotal role in the struggle against darkness.
  • Gared is an experienced ranger of the Watch. He served in Castle Black for about 40 years and was one of the best men Lord Mormont knew.
  • As one of Robert's bastards, Gendry Baratheon became a target as Cersei Lannister hunted him and his unknown half-siblings.
  • A Ghola is an artificially created being that gets replicated from the dead cells of its human body.
  • Ghost helps Jon, and his master sees through him in wolf dreams. Though he and Jon split ways, they get reunited.
  • Glimmer is the District 1 female tribute during the 74th Hunger Games. She is tall, blonde, and beautiful and is a part of the Career Pack.
  • Born in the Dwarven settlements of the Blue Mountains, Glóin's folk were exiled from the Lonely Mountain in Erebor when the Dragon Smaug destroyed the Dwarven city.
  • Gloss is the male Victor from District 1 of three 63rd Hunger Games. He was also reaped into the 75th Hunger Games along with his sister, Cashmere.
  • Godric Gryffindor was a wizard and was among the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The Gryffindor house was named after him in his honour.
  • The Golden Snitch is the smallest ball among the three balls used during Quidditch, the other two being the Quaffle and the Bludger.
  • Greasy Sae is an old woman who sells soup at a stall in the Hob of District 12. She buys game meat from Katniss Everdeen and Gale Hawthorne. 
  • Gregor Clegane was a knight of Clegane's Keep and one of the most feared people in the Seven Kingdoms. He got called Tywin Lannister's mad dog.
  • Grenn is a ranger of the Night's Watch, a friend to Jon Snow, Sam, and Pyp. He rises to become one of the best fighters at Castle Black.
  • Greyscale, known as Prince Garin's Curse, is a disease that generally affects children. It causes the skin to have cracks and a stone-like feel.
  • The Grim was a bad omen in the Harry Potter universe. It was a giant black dog with yellow eyes and it was believed that anyone who saw it or a representation of it would soon die.
  • The Gringotts Wizarding Bank is one of the most popular landmarks in Magical London. It was a bank for witches and wizards in Great Britain.
  • Griphook worked at the Gringotts Wizarding Bank building at Diagon Alley. He was a goblin and was very helpful to the trio in finding one of the Horcruxes.
  • Groosling is a bird found in the 'Hunger Games' universe. It resembles a turkey and is as big as a chicken. It is hunted for its fatty and delicious meat. Groosling travels in flocks and is typically found in the fields of District 11. 
  • A Guild Navigator is a senior-ranked member of the spacing guild responsible for navigating interstellar space in starships known as Heighliners.

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  • The Hand of the King is the highest appointed position in Westeros. As the king's closest adviser, he possesses power only rivaled by the king.
  • Hannah Abbott was a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was sorted into the Hufflepuff house and joined Hogwarts in the same year as Harry Potter.
  • Harrenhal holds the title of the largest castle in the seven kingdoms. Its sheer size made it a wonder of Westeros until its destruction.
  • Harry Potter is probably one of the bravest characters to ever exist in the history of children's literature. Despite being brought up in a non-magic family for a major period of his early life, Harry went on to defeat one of the strongest dark wizards to ever have lived.
  • Harys Swyft fought for the Lannisters in the Battle of the Green Fork and after Lord Roose Bolton got defeated, he traveled to Harrenhal with Lord Tywin.
  • Hate Week is a week of events that are designed to make the citizens of Oceania feel as much hate as possible towards certain enemies in George Orwell’s '1984.' 
  • Haymitch Abernathy is the sole living victor of District 12. Having won the 50th Hunger Games, he works as a mentor to tributes from District 12 for 24 years.
  • Even though there are at the bottom of the knight hierarchy, there have been exceptions where Hedge Knights became great warriors.
  • Hermione Granger is one of the brightest and most talented students Hogwarts has ever seen and is a very close friend of Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley.
  • As the language of the old Valyrian Freehold, High Valyrian got used by the dragonlords to control their dragons and cast spells.
  • Hippogriffs are magical beasts in the Harry Potter universe that resembled both an eagle and a horse through their distinct bodily features.
  • Hizdahr zo Loraq, Fourteenth of That Noble Name, is a noble of Ghsicari descent living in Meereen. He is one of the city's wealthiest.
  • Hodor is a stableboy serving House Stark at Winterfell. He is a giant with little intellectual capabilities.
  • Hogsmeade is a small village in Britain where the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is situated. It is an all-wizarding village, and Muggles have no access to it.
  • The Great Hall was the main area of assembly for all the members residing in Hogwarts Castle. It was situated beyond the Entrance Hall behind a large door which opened into it.
  • J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter is a global phenomenon. The school of Hogwarts is the setting for the majority of the Harry Potter books and movies. We take a closer look at Hogwarts here.
  • The Honored Matres are an aggressive matriarchal order that arose after the death of the God-emperor, Leto II, and are obsessed with power and dominance.
  • The Horn of Joramun is a powerful weapon that has the power to destroy the Wall built by Brandon the Builder.
  • House Baratheon of Storm's End is a great house of Westeros. It rules the Stormlands with the title Lord Paramount of the Stormlands.
  • House Frey is a noble house in Westeros. With its seat of power at the Twins, it becomes crucial in Robb Stark's cause against the Lannisters.
  • House Greyjoy is one of the great houses in Westeros. With its seat on the Island of Pyke, it has rivaled many houses for power over centuries.
  • House Lannister is one the great houses of Westeros and rules the Westerlands as the Lords Paramount and the Wardens of the West
  • With the term Nymeros coming from their Rhoynish descent, House Martell has a culture not revolving around the conscripts of gender roles.
  • The House of Black and White is a sanctuary in Braavos. It sits on a hill made from dark-greyish stone and has no windows.
  • From great names like Brandon the Builder to the Night King, House Stark has a rich history that dives deep into the northern culture of Westeros.
  • House Targaryen was among the forty dragonlords that ruled the Valyrian Freehold. They were among the smaller noble house of the empire.
  • After Rhaegar kidnapped Lyanna Stark, Robert incited a rebellion, and with help from House Tully, he marched against King Aerys II Targaryen.
  • House Tyrell is one of the Great Houses in the Seven Kingdoms, and its leader, the Lord of Highgarden, serves as the Warden of the South.
  • House Velaryon is an ancient house in the Crownlands that traces its origins back to the Valyrian Freehold.
  • The Hovercraft is one of the methods of travel within the nation of Panem. It is primarily used by Capitol elites to travel long distances.
  • Hyle Hunt joins Brienne Tarth after she arrives at Maidenpool and travels with her across the Seven Kingdoms searching for Sansa.

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  • Once a poor bravo, Illyrio Mopatis rose to become one of the wealthiest people in Pentos. Learn more about his story.
  • Ser Ilyn Payne is a member of House Payne, the King's Justice, and royal executioner. He is Podrick Payne's cousin.
  • The Imperium is a term that refers to the old galactic padishah empire. It was the governing body that maintained law and order throughout the universe after the events of the Butlerian Jihad.
  • INGSOC, or English Socialism, is the totalitarian political party of Oceania, in George Orwell’s '1984.'  
  • The Inner Party is the top two percent of citizens from Oceania in George Orwell’s 1984. 
  • The Invisibility Cloak that Harry Potter possesses is a very ancient magical object that is considered along with the Resurrection Stone and the Elder Wand to comprise the Deathly Hallows.
  • The Iron Bank of Braavos is the mightiest financial institution in Essos. It was founded alongside Braavos by wealthy men and women who escaped captivity.
  • The Iron Islands is a region ruled by House Greyjoy at Pyke. With Aegon I's ascension to the Iron Throne, the Greyjoys got reduced to lords.
  • The Iron Throne symbolizes the pinnacle of Westeros's politics. It is where the King holds audiences, dispenses justice, and delivers decrees.
  • Irri Daenerys's handmaiden. After Khal Drogo killed her father, she became a servant of the Khaleesi and served with Jhiqui and Doreah.
  • Isildur was the son of Elendil, the High King of Anor. He founded the realm of Gondor with his brother Anarion, with whom he ruled.

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  • Jabberjays are genetically engineered birds that were created by the Capitol to spy on the rebels during the First Rebellion.
  • Jacob Kowalski was a Polish-born American baker who lived in New York in the 1920s. He accidentally met Newt Scamander, the magizoologist and wizard, and was introduced to the world of magic soon after.
  • Ser Jaime Lannister is a knight of House Lannister and is the second-born child of Lord Tywin Lannister and Lady Joanna Lannister.
  • James Sirius Potter was the eldest son of Harry Potter and Ginny Potter (née Weasley). He was named after his paternal grandfather James Potter and his best friend, Sirius Black.
  • Janos Slynt was the former Commander of the City Watch of King's Landing. He rose to power during the time of King Joffrey I Baratheon.
  • Jaqen H'ghar is a Lorathi sellsword taken by Yoren to join the Night's Watch. It gets revealed that he is a messenger of death, a Faceless Man.
  • Lord Jason Mallister has a son and heir named Patrek and is one of the finest tourney knights in the Seven Kingdoms.
  • Jeyne Poole is Vayon Poole's daughter, Winterfell's steward, and the friend of Sansa Stark.
  • Jeyne Westerling is the eldest daughter of Lord Gawen Westerling and Lady Sybell Spicer.
  • After Khal Drogo falls sick and succumbs to his injuries, Jhiqui follows her Khaleesi, Daenerys, across the Red Waste.
  • In Game of Thrones, Joffrey Baratheon was heir to the Iron Throne, but his claim waned as the Seven Kingdoms plunged into chaos.
  • Johanna Mason from District 7 is the Victor of the 71st Hunger Games and the female tribute in the Third Quarter Quell (the 75th Hunger Games).
  • Jojen Reed is a young boy from House Reed. He was born in Greywater Watch and is the son of Lord Howland Reed.
  • Jon Connington: A knight from a time past, a lord who fell, but began a journey to redemption. Learn more about the Lord of Griffin's Roost.
  • Jon Snow is the bastard son of Lord Eddard Stark. Ned's wife, Catelyn Stark, disliked him as he was born in the same year as Robb.
  • Jorah: an exiled knight running from his past, seeking solace in a continent far from home. Learn more about Jorah Mormont.
  • Jory Cassel is the Captain of the Guards for House Stark of Winterfell and the nephew of Ser Rodrik Cassel, the master-at-arms of Winterfell.
  • Julia is one of the most important characters in George Orwell’s 1984. It’s her influence on Winston Smith that inspires him to break more of the Party’s rules than he ever had before. 
  • The Junior Anti-Sex League is a fictional organization featured in George Orwell’s '1984' that's working to end all sexual intercourse.

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  • The act of Kanly is the execution of a feud or fight under the rules of the Great Convention.
  • Although she’s only mentioned a few times, Katharine, Winston’s Smith ex-wife, plays a critical role in Smith’s understanding of other women and relationships generally. 
  • Katniss Everdeen is the protagonist of the Hunger Games trilogy authored by Suzanne Collins. Fierce and independent, she is the heroine that emerges victorious against all odds in the 74th Hunger Games and sparks the fire of rebellion amongst the districts.
  • The Katniss (Scientific name: Sagittaria sagittifolia) is an aquatic flowering plant found in parts of District 12.
  • Ser Kevan Lannister is a House Lannister knight and is Lord Tywin Lannister's younger brother, the Lord of Casterly Rock.
  • Khal Drogo: A brutal warlord feared throughout the Dothraki Sea, destroying everything in his wake for the sake of a child and a queen.
  • The kindly man is a priest of the Faceless Men. He oversees the activities of the acolytes at the temple of the Many-Faced God.
  • King's Landing is the second largest city in Westeros. Having housed the government since Aegon I Targaryen, it is a massive trade hub.
  • After Balon Greyjoy mysteriously dies, the first kingsmoot in centuries gets held after Aeron Damphair calls the longship captains to order.
  • A Kneazle is a magical being, specifically a beast that closely resembles cats found in the Muggle world. Kneazles had slight distinctions in appearance from cats especially because of their pointy ears.
  • When a crannogman got bullied at the tourney at Harrenhal, a mysterious knight called the Knight of the Laughing Tree fought for his honor.
  • Knights are soldiers elevated in rank by another knight, lord, or King. There are different types of knights, some being as powerful as lords.
  • Kralizec is the ultimate battle at the end of the universe that was foreseen by the Kwisatz Haderach, Paul and Leto II Atreides.
  • Kraznys mo Nakloz is a slaver in Astapor. He is one of the top traders in the city and exclusively deals with selling the Unsullied, an elite soldier squad.
  • The Kwisatz Haderach is a male Bene Gesserit capable of unlocking the genetic memory of both his female and male ancestry.

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  • The Landsraad is an organization in Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’ responsible for being the umbrella body representative of all the Noble Houses of the Imperium.
  • The Lasgun was a weapon that got used in the Imperium. It was a weapon that shot continuous-wave lasers at a target.
  • A legilimens was a person who practised the art of Legilimency. Legilimency was the branch of magic that dealt with sifting through the layers of thought inside a person's mind and extracting useful information from it.
  • Legolas, a skilled Elf of Mirkwood, is known for his exceptional archery and keen senses. His unlikely friendship with Gimli, a Dwarf, defies historical enmities.
  • Melisandre of Asshai reaches Dragonstone, believing the Azor Ahai and Lightbringer will be present there because of the prophecies.
  • Lily Luna Potter was the youngest and only daughter of Harry Potter and Ginny Potter (née Weasley). She was around two years younger than Albus Severus Potter and four years younger than James Sirius Potter.
  • Lizard muttations are genetically engineered creatures designed by the Capitol to hunt down Katniss Everdeen in the underground Transfer.
  • Ser Loras Tyrell is a highly skilled knight from House Tyrell. He and Lord Renly Baratheon plot to replace Queen Cersei Lannister for Margaery.
  • Varys is a eunuch who started as a poor slave in Essos. After meeting Illyrio Mopatis, he became one of the wealthiest men in Pentos.
  • Lord Voldemort was a dark wizard and the prime antagonist of the Harry Potter series. He was born Tom Riddle but changed his name to Lord Voldemort as he gained power.
  • Lucy Gray Baird is protagonist of the Hunger Games prequel, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes". She is the female tribute from District 12 in the 10th Hunger Games. She develops a deep bond with her mentor, Coriolanus Snow, who later goes on to become the tyrannical President of Panem.
  • Ludovic "Ludo" Bagman was a British Wizard, Quidditch player and the Head of the Department of Magical Games and Sports in the Ministry of Magic.
  • Lysa Tully was a House Tully member and the wife of Jon Arryn, King Robert Baratheon's first Hand of the King.

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  • Madge Undersee is the daughter of Mayor Undersee and a close friend of Katniss Everdeen. She plays a pivotal role in the trilogy by giving Katniss the Mockingjay pin that gives her an identity and a name in the rebellion.
  • Maester Cressen is a maester serving Stannis Baratheon at Dragonstone. He deeply cared for Stannis and lost his life trying to protect him.
  • Maester Luwin is a maester of the Citadel in service of House Stark of Winterfell. He was crucial in the events in the North.
  • Though one of the wisest maesters in the seven kingdoms, Grand Maester Pycelle, destroyed himself by playing the game of thrones.
  • Maggy the Frog was a woman from Lannisport who was a fortune teller. She was an expert in curses and love portions.
  • Mags Flanagan is the District 4 female tribute in the 75th Hunger Games. She is an 80-year-old woman who communicates with hand gestures as her speech is garbled and incomprehensible.
  • Mahdi was the name used by the Fremen to describe their savior according to the messianic legend introduced by the Bene Gesserit.
  • A Maledictus was a woman in the wizarding world who was cursed with a blood curse that made her permanently transform into a creature after the curse was complete.
  • Mance Rayder is the King of the wildlings and lives beyond the Wall. Formerly a man of the Night's Watch, he abandons his vows and travels beyond Castle Black to unite the various tribes of wildlings scattered up North.
  • Mandrakes are magical plants that grow underground in the Harry Potter universe. They are used to treat people who are petrified. The cry of the Mandrake is considered fatal for anyone who hears it.
  • The Marauder's Map was a map that was capable of revealing almost all the details surrounding Hogwarts castle including the names of the people and their positions within the castle.
  • Marcus Belby was a wizard and a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1990 to 1997. He was sorted into Ravenclaw House.
  • Marcus Flint was a student of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He joined Hogwarts in the year 1987 and was sorted into Slytherin House.
  • Margaery Tyrell is Ser Loras Tyrell's younger sister and Queen of the Seven Kingdoms. She married King Renly Baratheon and Joffrey Baratheon.
  • Marietta Edgecombe was a British witch and a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was sorted into the Ravenclaw house.
  • Marillion is a prickly man with a whiff of an arrogant personality. He is charming, with a beautiful voice that resonates with what he sings.
  • Marvel is the District 1 male tribute in the 74th Hunger Games. Highly skilled with spears, Marvel is one of the deadliest tributes in the arena.
  • Marvolo Gaunt was one of the last descendants of Salazar Slytherin and the father of Merope and Morfin Gaunt. He was also the grandfather of Tom Riddle who later became Lord Voldemort.
  • Mary MacDonald was a British witch and a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was sorted into the Gryffindor house and went to Hogwarts the same time as Lily Evans.
  • Besides advising the king on budget allocation, the master of coin is responsible for providing money for funding the government.
  • Maude Ivory is a young girl in the Covey of District 12. She is the cousin of Lucy Gray Baird and Barb Azure Baird. She is 9 years old in Suzanne Collins' 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.'
  • Mayor Undersee is the mayor of District 12. He performs governmental duties and conducts the Reaping Ceremony for the Hunger Games. 
  • Maysilee Donner is one of the female tributes from District 12 in the 50th Hunger Games. One of her district partners was Haymitch Abernathy. 
  • Meera Reed is a member of House Reed and is the daughter of Howland Reed. She is Jojen Reed's older sister.
  • Meereen is one of the oldest cities in Essos. It is among the few remaining settlements of the dead empire of Ghis with an intricate slavery culture.
  • Melange is a narcotic with psychedelic properties that enhance mental capabilities and youth.
  • After leaving the temple of the Lord of Light, Melisandre traveled to Dragonstone in Westeros, where she influenced Selyse Florent, Stannis Baratheon's wife.
  • Once known as Melkor, Morgoth is the ultimate embodiment of evil in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium. His insatiable desire for power led him to betrayal and corruption, establishing himself as the Dark Lord of Middle-earth.
  • The memory hole is a term that comes from George Orwell’s 1984. It refers to a hole in the wall into which paper and photographs are destroyed.
  • A Mentat is a human with advanced mental power capable of intense logical thinking and analysis.
  • Mentors are previous victors that are mandated to train new tributes in the Hunger Games. The role of a mentor is highly significant and can often contribute to the tribute's survival in the Hunger Games.
  • Messalla is a part of the TV crew in District 13 in the Second Rebellion. He is in charge of shooting and editing propos for the rebels.
  • Milk of the Poppy is a thick white medical drink in the known world. It eases pain by dulling a person's senses.
  • The Ministry of Magic is the governing body of magic in Great Britain and is responsible for the administrative requirements of its citizens in magical Britain.
  • The Ministry of Truth is one of four ministries in Oceania in George Orwell’s novel '1984.'
  • Mirri Maz Duur later encountered Khal Drogo's Khalasar and sought revenge against him. She succeeded but burned.
  • The Mirror of Erised was a magical item that was capable of very strong magic. It showed someone their innermost desires as they stood in front of it.
  • Missandei was born on the Island of Naath, also called the Isle of Butterflies. She and her brothers got captured and became slaves.
  • Missionaria Protectiva was an arm of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood responsible for disseminating superstition across primitive planets for the future benefit of the Bene Gesserit.
  • Mitchell is a rebel soldier with excellent marksmanship from District 13. He is assigned to the sharpshooters' squad during the Second Rebellion. 
  • Mockingjays are fictional birds found in the Hunger Games franchise. They are the offspring of jabberjays and mockingbirds.
  • Monkey muttations are a type of genetically modified creatures that the Gamemakers use in the Third Quarter Quell (75th Hunger Games).
  • Moon Tea is an herbal concoction women throughout Westeros use to abort or prevent pregnancies.
  • Moqorro, like Melisandre of Asshai, is a priest of R'hllor. He got sent to convert Queen Daenerys Targaryen to the ways of the Lord of Light.
  • Morfin Gaunt was a British wizard and a Parseltongue born to the Gaunt family which was from the ancestral line of Salazar Slytherin. Morfin was the son of Marvolo Gaunt, brother of Merope Gaunt and uncle of Lord Voldemort.
  • Morphling is a powerful painkiller that is used in the treatment of injuries. It is an expensive drug that is most easily available in the Capitol of Panem and District 13. 
  • Mount Doom, or Orodruin, symbolizes malevolent power in Mordor. It was created by the evil Valar Morgoth and contains remnants of his power.
  • Mr. Charrington is an enigmatic and mysterious character in George Orwell's classic novel, '1984.' He is the owner of the rented room that protagonist Winston Smith and his lover Julia rent. 
  • Mrs. Everdeen is Katniss Everdeen's mother in the "Hunger Games" trilogy by Suzanne Collins. At the death of her husband, she becomes incapable of working or caring for her two children.
  • Mudblood is a very offensive term used to refer to people in the wizarding world who were born to muggle parents or had some muggle connections. It was widely used by pure-blood supremacy enthusiasts who continued to insult their fellow muggle-born wizards and witches with this term.
  • Muggles are non-magic people who form the majority of the population in the world. Unlike wizards and witches in the Harry Potter Universe, Muggles have no magical abilities.
  • Muttations are genetically modified animals created for various purposes by the Capitol.
  • Muttations are genetically modified animals created for various purposes by the Capitol.
  • Mya Stone is the bastard child of King Robert Baratheon. She served House Royce of the Gates of the Moon and realized the world was cruel.
  • In Game of Thrones, Mycah smelled foul and irritated Sansa Stark. He befriended Arya but got into an accident with Prince Joffrey Baratheon.
  • Myrcella Baratheon is legally Robert's only daughter and the sister to Prince Tommen Baratheon and Joffrey Baratheon.

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  • Nearly Headless Nick or Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington was a wizard who lived in the fifteenth century but was beheaded and later remained as a ghost in Hogwarts.
  • Neville Longbottom was a British Wizard who was one of the close friends and allies of Harry Potter. Despite being considered a very meek and timid boy, he rose to the occasion and was crucial in ending Lord Voldemort's reign.
  • Newspeak is the fictional language Orwell invented for his novel 1984. It is used to control what people are capable of thinking.
  • The Niffler is a magical animal from the Harry Potter universe that resembles a platypus. It is known for its constant attraction to shiny things which makes it very useful in treasure hunting.
  • Nightlock Berries are a type of berries found in Panem that look edible but are highly poisonous when consumed.
  • The Night's Watch is an order of soldiers dedicated to watching the Wall separating the realms of men from the creatures beyond the Wall.
  • A no-ship is a starship that uses technology to hide from detection by prescience.
  • Nymeria is among the pups found by Jon Snow, Robb Stark, and Bran Stark. She got named after Dornish Princess Nymeria of the Rhoynar.

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  • From House Stark's Ice, Tobho creates two swords. Tywin gives one to King Joffrey Baratheon, and the other, Oathkeeper, to Jaime Lannister.
  • With an angry demeanor and man-like strength, Obara Sand deems herself a warrior and shatters the norms of Dorne. Learn more about her.
  • Oberyn Martell is the younger brother of Doran Martell, the Prince of Dorne. He is a beloved Prince in Sunspear and a master of deadly poisons.
  • O’Brien is one of the most interesting characters in George Orwell’s '1984' and an undeniable villain who is responsible for much of the protagonist, Winston Smith’s, suffering. 
  • An Occamy was a winged, two-legged serpentine magical beast with plumes. It could grow up to fifteen feet and could change its size based on its surroundings.
  • Occlumency was the magical art of preventing one's mind from being open to interpretation through Legilimency. It was very difficult to master and required several years of practice to become an expert.
  • Octavia is a young plump woman in her early 20s. She is a part of Katniss' prep team, along with Venia and Flavius. As a member of the prep team, Octavia prepares Katniss for stage appearances and other public events by making her look presentable.
  • The Old Empire of Ghis was an Empire before the age of the dragons. Its capital was Old Ghis in southwest Ghiscar, east across the Gulf of Grief.
  • Olenna Tyrell was Lord Luthor Tyrell's wife before he died. She plays a vital role in King Joffrey Baratheon's reign and plots his murder.
  • The order of the maesters are scholars who serve the lords of Westeros as advisers. They also determine the seasons' change.
  • An Ornithopter is an aircraft in the 'Dune' series that flies by the action of wing flapping.
  • Osha becomes a crucial character that helps Bran and Rickon escape from Winterfell after its fall into Theon Greyjoy's hand.
  • The Others are humanoid ice beings with pale skin and icy blue eyes. They have special abilities like raising the dead and bringing the cold with them.

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  • The Padishah Emperor was the title given to the ruler of the known universe. The title got used first by the head of the House of Corrin after the Battle of Corrin.
  • Panem is the sovereign and totalitarian nation in the Hunger Games universe. It is the home of the protagonist, Katniss Everdeen.
  • Panju Weasley was the son of Ron Weasley and Padma Patil in an alternate reality which was a result of Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy using the Time Turner. Panju was a British Wizard and a student of Hogwarts.
  • Parseltongue is the language used by wizards and witches to converse with snakes and other serpents-like creatures. It was mostly associated with Dark Wizards.
  • Being only a novice of the Citadel, Pate got tasked with caring for Archmaester Walgrave who sometimes thought he was Cressen.
  • Peacekeepers are the military force that is tasked with the duties of law enforcement in the nation of Panem.
  • Peeta Mellark is the deuteragonist of the Hunger Games trilogy and Katniss' fellow tribute from District 12 in the 74th and 75th Hunger Games.
  • Penelope Clearwater was a British Muggle-born or Half-blooded witch and a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1987 to 1994. She was sorted into Ravenclaw house.
  • After Oppo's death, Penny the Dwarf returns to Essos, where she meets Ser Jorah Mormont and Tyrion Lannister.
  • A Pensieve was a remarkable magical item that could store and help review the memories of a person. It could show one's memories with great precision and allow the user to witness the event that the memory is of.
  • Pentos is one of the nine Free Cities of Essos. It is a populous port city that deals in trade and commerce of products across the Narrow Sea.
  • Percival Dumbledore was a British Wizard and the father of the famous Headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore. He was the husband of Kendra Dumbledore.
  • Petrificus Totalus, or the Full-Body Binding Curse, is a spell that is used to neutralise its victims, making it impossible for them to move. This spell causes temporary paralysis.
  • As one of the most intelligent people in Westeros, Petyr Baelish creates the rift between the Starks and Lannisters, causing the War of the Five Kings.
  • Phyllida Spore was a famous Herbologist who lived in the Fifteenth Century and is credited with her famous treatise 'One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi' which is used as a textbook of Herbology at Hogwarts.
  • Plutarch Heavensbee is the Head Gamemaker of the 75th Hunger Games (Third Quarter Quell). He replaces Seneca Crane who was the Head Gamemaker of the 74th Hunger Games.
  • After the Battle of Blackwater, Podrick Payne remained loyal to his master, Tyrion, who got injured during the conflict.
  • Pollux is the cameraman who films propos in the Second Rebellion. He forms a part of the film crew in District 13, which also includes his brother, Castor, Cressida and her assistant, Messalla.
  • Polyjuice Potion is a potion in the Harry Potter books that allows its drinker to disguise themselves into another person. It was a very effective disguising agent until its effects wore off.
  • Pornosec is a division of the Ministry of Truth in George Orwell’s novel '1984.'
  • Portia is an up-and-coming stylist in the 74th and the 75th Hunger Games. She is responsible for styling the District 12 male tribute, Peeta Mellark, alongside her fellow stylist, Cinna.
  • Primrose Everdeen is Katniss Everdeen's sister in the Hunger Games trilogy. Named after the evening primrose flower, she is a sweet and gentle character with a great amount of compassion toward her fellow living creatures.
  • In George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel 1984, the majority of society is made up of a group of people known as proles. Proles, short for proletariats, are the working-class citizens of the oppressive state of Oceania, and their presence and purpose in the novel has a great deal of meaning(...)
  • Pygmy Puffs were specially bred Puffskiens which were sold in the Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, the joke shop that Fred and George Weasley ran.
  • Pypar, popularly called Pyp, is a brother of the Night's Watch who comes into the order with Jon Snow, Samwell Tarly, and Grenn.

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  • Qarth is an ancient port city on the southern coast of Essos. It got called the Queen of Cities, a self-proclaimed title it shared with Yunkai.
  • Qhorin Halfhand is a brother of the Night's Watch and a crucial character in the events on the Wall in A Song of Ice and Fire.
  • A Qilin was a magical beast in the Harry Potter universe that was a cross between a dragon and a horse. It had special abilities like precognition, which allowed it to predict the future.
  • The Quarter Quell is a special edition of the Hunger Games that occurs once every 25 years. It was created to mark the quarter-century anniversary of the defeat of the districts in the First Rebellion.
  • Queenie Goldstein was an American witch and a highly skilled Legilimens by birth. She was the younger sister of the American Auror Tina Goldstein.
  • Prince Quentyn Martell is a House Martell knight and is the eldest son of Prince Doran Martell and Lady Mellario of Norvos.
  • Qyburn was a maester of the Citadel who got stripped of his title after indulging in unethical experiments involving tearing apart the living.

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  • Rabastan Lestrange was a British wizard, a dark wizard and a Death Eater who followed Lord Voldemort. He was the brother of Rodolphus Lestrange and the brother-in-law of Bellatrix Lestrange.
  • Ramsay Bolton was born to Lord Roose Bolton and a miller's wife. After raping a newlywed woman, Lord Roose killed her husband.
  • Lord Randyll Tarly is a mighty commander whose battle intellect made him an asset to the Iron Throne. Learn more about his deeds.
  • The reaping is a form of lottery that occurs every year before the Hunger Games. While the reaping appears to be mere entertainment, it is a very vicious and brutal event that brings worry and fear to all of the 12 Districts of Panem.
  • Red Caps were small dwarfish beings that lived in places where human blood was more likely to be found. They lived mostly in the crevices of battlegrounds and places where blood had been shed.
  • Re'ems are magical animals that are similar to giant Ox. They were endemic to the forests of the Far Eastern regions like China and Japan and to North America.
  • Throughout ‘Dune,' there have been many religions that got practiced in the universe. However, with the rise of Paul Atreides’s jihad, most of the beliefs got destroyed by the Fremen.
  • Renly Baratheon is King Robert I Baratheon's younger brother. He amasses a mighty army when his brother dies.
  • Rhaegar Frey was Lord Walder Frey's grandson. He married Jeyne Beesbury, a noblewoman from House Beesbury, and had three children.
  • Prince Rhaegar Targaryen was the Prince of Dragonstone and the heir-apparent to the Iron throne in King's Landing before Robert's Rebellion.
  • With many temples spread across Essos, R'hllor has one of the most robust networks of worshipers. His priests serve through the red temples of Essos.
  • In Game of Thrones, Lord Rickard Karstark is the Lord of Karhold and head of House Karstark, a cadet branch of House Stark.
  • When Eddard becomes the new Hand of the King, he leaves Winterfell with Arya Stark and Sansa Stark, to Rickon Stark's dismay.
  • Riddikulus, also known as the Boggart-Banishing Spell, was a spell used to get rid of a Boggart. A Boggart was a magical creature that took the form of the fear of the one facing it.
  • The Riddle family was a family of Muggles who lived in the village of Little Hangleton. The only magical descendant of the family was the abandoned son of Tom Riddle Sr, Tom Marvolo Riddle who came to be known as Lord Voldemort.
  • Riverrun governs the most fertile region in Westeros. It imposed taxes on subordinate houses making it gain immense wealth.
  • Robb Stark is the eldest son of Eddard and Catelyn Stark. He becomes the King when war erupts but gets defeated after a crushing betrayal.
  • Robert Arryn is Lord Jon Arryn's only child. As the heir to House Arryn, he was to be the next Warden of the East.
  • Robert Baratheon, the Demon of the Trident, was the seventeenth King of the Seven Kingdoms who dethroned Aerys II Targaryen during a rebellion.
  • Rodolphus Lestrange was a British dark wizard and one of the most crucial Death Eaters who was imprisoned in Azkaban after Voldemort's disappearance. He was also the husband of Bellatrix Lestrange.
  • Though a fierce warrior, Rodrik Cassel is compassionate and kind to his enemies. He trained Robb, Jon Snow, and the ironborn Theon Greyjoy.
  • Rolf Scamander is a British Magizoologist and wizard. He is Luna Lovegood's husband and the grandson of Newt and Porpentina Scamander.
  • Romilda Vane was a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She belonged to the Gryffindor house and was known to have an intense crush on Harry Potter.
  • Romulus Thread is the new Head Peacekeeper of District 12. He is appointed in the place of Cray to curb the uprising in District 12.
  • Ronald Weasley is the best friend of Harry Potter and a significant character throughout the Harry Potter series.
  • Room 101 is the designation of a particularly awful torture chamber within the Ministry of Love in '1984.'
  • The Room of Requirement was a room at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry which had a hidden door that only appeared when someone asked for it. It would take the form of an exact type of room they wanted.
  • Lord Roose Bolton is the head of House Bolton, the former ruling great house of the North, and the Lord of the Dreadfort.
  • Rose Granger Weasley was a British witch and a student of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was the daughter of Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley.
  • Roxanne Weasley was a British witch and a student of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was the daughter of George Weasley and Angelina Weasley and the younger sister of Fred Weasley II.
  • Rue is the 12-year-old female tribute from District 11 in the 74th Hunger Games. She is one of Katniss' closest friends in the arena.
  • Rue's Lullaby, 'Deep in the Meadow' is a simple lullaby sung by Katniss Everdeen to Rue in her dying moments in the 74th Hunger Games. 
  • Runespoors were a special type of serpent with three heads endemic to the Burkina Faso. They were one of the most popular mythological creatures in Africa.

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  • Salladhor Saan is from the Saan family, a house of Valyrian descent, and calls himself the Prince of the Narrow Sea.
  • Annoyed at his softness, Randyll tried many methods to make Samwell Tarly become manly to no avail, and later, he gave up.
  • Samwise Gamgee was a humble gardener who grew to become an emblem of unwavering loyalty and resilience in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
  • Sandor Clegane, also known as the Hound, left House Clegane when his brother came of inheritance and instead fervently started serving the Lannisters.
  • Sandworms are massive annelids that live on planet Arrakis. Sandworms are the source of Melange.
  • As a young and naive girl, Sansa Stark gets infatuated with Prince Joffrey Baratheon, King Robert Baratheon's heir.
  • The Sardaukar are the military force of the Padishah Emperor and the Great House of Corrino.
  • Sauron became the dreadful servant and lieutenant of Morgoth in the First Age. After his master's defeat, he forged the One Ring to extend his dominion over Middle-earth.
  • A Sayyadina is a Fremen lower-ranking priestess who had not yet become a reverend mother.
  • Scabbers was the pet rat of Ron Weasley. He was Ron's brother Percy's pet rat before he was handed to Ron when he started going to Hogwarts. Scabbers was later revealed to be Peter Pettigrew, a wizard, in Animagus form.
  • Scourgify, or the Scouring Charm was a charm used in the Harry Potter universe to clean things. This spell removed all the dirt or unwanted particles that were on the surface that needed to be cleaned.
  • Seeder is the female tribute from District 11 in the 75th Hunger Games (Third Quarter Quell). She is around 60 years old and physically strong.
  • A Seer was a wizard or witch in the wizarding world gifted with the ability to predict the future, more specifically events or occurrences in the future to great precision.
  • Sejanus Plinth is an 18-year-old student at the Capitol Academy and a close friend of young Coriolanus Snow.
  • Selyse Baratheon is a cold-hearted queen and fanatic believer in Melisandre, the red priestess of R'hllor. Learn more about her.
  • Seneca Crane is the Head Gamemaker for the 74th Hunger Games. As such, Crane is in charge of designing the arena and the gameplay for the Games in which Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark are chosen as tributes.
  • A Sept of Faith is a building where followers of the Faith of the Seven worship the seven deities according to Andal customs.
  • Ser Addam Marbrand is an incredibly skilled commander and horseman who instilled men's faith in him.
  • Seraphina Picquery was an American witch who lived in the 20th century. She was the President of the Magical Congress of the United States of America from 1920 to 1928.
  • Ser Jared Frey is a member of House Frey and the fourth son of Walder Frey. He is his mother, Cyrenna Swann's first son, and he married his cousin Alys Frey.
  • Being a beautiful woman, Shae catches the eyes of Tyrion, and throughout the War of the Five Kings, he stops whoring. However, she betrays him.
  • Shagga and his clansmen waylay Tyrion Lannister after he left the Vale. They agree to fight for him after he promises them riches and weapons.
  • A Shrake is a type of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean in the Harry Potter universe. It was artificially created through magic by wizards and witches to destroy Muggle fishing nets.
  • A skinchanger is a human with the ability to possess the mind of an animal and control its actions.
  • A Slig is a hybrid animal that got created by the Tleilaxu. Being the genetic mix of a giant slug and a pig, Sligs became popular throughout the universe.
  • Small Paul is a steward of the Night's Watch. He follows Lord Commander Jeor Mormont on the Great Ranging mission.
  • The Sparrows rose during the War of the Five Kings. They populated the Faith and rose to become the dominant religious force in King's Landing.
  • The speakwrite is a device that was invented by George Orwell for his novel, '1984.' It is used instead of physical writing. 
  • The Sphinx was a magical beast in the wizarding world with the head of a human and the body of a lion. It was mostly used by witches and wizards to guard treasures and valuables.
  • Spice Agony is a process that Bene Gesserit sisters and Sayyadinas underwent to become reverend mothers.
  • The Hunger Games consist of sponsors, i.e., citizens and people of the districts who donate gifts to the tributes in the arena.
  • Squibs were people who did not possess the ability to perform magic despite having at least one witch or wizard as a parent. They were similar to Muggles expect that they had magical parents.
  • Stannis Baratheon is King Robert Baratheon's younger brother. He was the master of ships, Lord of Dragonstone, and claimant of the Iron Throne.
  • A stillsuit is a bodysuit that helped the Fremen conserve water in the desert. The suit is one of the inventions made by the Fremen to survive Arrakis.
  • The stone burner is a weapon that uses atomic fuel to create intense explosions and radiation harmful to all living things.
  • The Stone Men are people infected by the flesh-eating disease Greyscale. They were isolated from the rest of society and had a thriving community.
  • Stupefy, also known as the Stunning Spell was a charm in the Harry Potter universe that caused its victim to get stunned and lose their consciousness. It was very effective during duels.
  • Sturgis Podmore was a British wizard and a member of the Order of the Phoenix. In 1995, he was attacked by Death Eaters with the Imperius Curse and was manipulated to break into the Department of Mysteries.
  • The Suk Medical school was an institution where people studied medicine and specialized in treating ailments.
  • The Tattered Prince is the first commander of the Windblown. He created the sellsword company with six other people but is the only survivor.
  • Susan Bones was a student of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She belonged to the Hufflepuff house and joined Hogwarts in 1991, the same year Harry Potter did.
  • Syme is far from the most important character in 1984. But, he is one of those that readers tend to remember due to his brief interactions with Winston Smith and the job he does at the Ministry of Truth.
  • Syrio Forel is a master swordsman of the water dance fighting technique of the Free City of Braavos. He is a proficient and deadly fighter.

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  • Though unknown if linked to the Weeping Lady of Lys, the Tears of Lys is a poison used to hide suspicion when an assassination attempt gets made.
  • The telescreen is a device used in '1984' by George Orwell. It has the appearance of a dulled mirror and is usually part of the wall. It also allows the Thought Police to monitor Party members.
  • Tessera (plural: tesserae) is the voluntary food rationing system introduced by the government of Panem for the people of the districts.
  • The Burrow is the name of the house in which the Weasley family stays in the Harry Potter series. It is situated near a village called Ottery St. Catchpole in Devon, England, Great Britain.
  • The Butlerian Jihad is a war fought between humans and the Thinking Machines.
  • The Fist of the First Men is a hill in the Haunted Forest beyond the Wall. It was crucial to the Night's Watch during the Great Ranging.
  • The Free City of Lys values trade over anything. As a mercantile state, its rulers are magisters from the wealthiest families.
  • The Free City of Myr is a mercantile state in Essos with incredible artisans and a knowledge-hungry population.
  • 'The Hanging Tree' is a song composed by Lucy Gray Baird in 'The Hunger Games' prequel novel, 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.' It is sung by Katniss Everdeen in 'Mockingjay' and later taken up as an anthem by the rebels.
  • The Hob is the black market in District 12, where residents buy and sell contraband items. Once upon a time, it functioned as the site of the Covey's performances.
  • The Ixians of Ix were a society that created technological products that nearly broke the laws of the Butlerian Jihad.
  • In The Hunger Games, The Justice Building is the seat of regional government in the districts of Panem. It also acts as the town hall.
  • The Long Night happened about eight thousand years before Aegon's Conquest, during the Age of Heroes, and lasted an entire generation.
  • The Ministry of Peace is a governmental organization in '1984' by George Orwell. It is in charge of the war effort.
  • The Ministry of Plenty is one of the four ministries that are responsible for running Oceania in George Orwell’s 1984.
  • Theon Greyjoy is the son of Balon Greyjoy and heir apparent to the Iron Islands. He lands in trouble with Ramsay when he betrays the Starks.
  • 'The Theory and Practice of Oligarchical Collectivism' is a fictional novel featured in George Orwell’s 1984. 
  • Harry Potter's family, also known as the Potter Family is a reputed family of wizards and witches in the magical world of Harry Potter.
  • The Red Wedding massively changed the War of the Five Kings, strengthening the Iron Throne and Housse Lannister's position.
  • The Seam is at the edge of District 12 bordering the woods. It is the most impoverished part of the district and the most destitute region of Panem.
  • The Smiling Knight is an unnamed knight who lived and died before Robert Baratheon's ascension to the Iron Throne.
  • The Tattered Prince is the first commander of the Windblown. He created the sellsword company with six other people but is the only survivor.
  • The train and railways are the primary means of transport within the nation of Panem. They are mainly used to transport goods from the districts to the Capitol.
  • The Trident is a big river with three primary feeders, the Red Fork, the Blue Fork, and the Green Fork.
  • The Vale of Arryn, or as it is also known, the Vale, is one of the constituent regions that make up the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros.
  • After leaving Westeros for Essos, Arya arrives at the temple of the Faceless Men. She meets a Kindly Man and the Waif.
  • In Game of Thrones, The Wall serves as the boundary between northern and southern Westeros. It got built to protect humanity from the undead.
  • The term Thinking Machines in 'Dune' refers to both a general concept and beings. Thinking Machines were robots created with sentience.
  • Thoros of Myr is a red priest that serves the Lord of Light, R'hllor. He was born in the free city of Myr in Essos and traveled to Westeros.
  • Throughtcrime a term used throughout Orwell’s 1984. It is defined as thoughts that go against the political ideology of the Party. 
  • The Thought Police, or Thinkpol, are the group responsible for the detection of thoughtcrime within Oceania in George Orwell’s '1984. '
  • Known by the Children of the Forest as the last greenseer, the three-eyed raven could see the past and present using a weirwood tree.
  • The Three Finger Salute is a hand gesture popular in 'The Hunger Games' trilogy. It is a sign that is used to say goodbye to someone you love. 
  • Thresh is the male tribute from District 11 in the 74th Hunger Games. He is largely considered the strongest tribute in the Games and is therefore a powerful contender for the title of 'victor'.
  • Tigris Snow is Coriolanus Snow's cousin and a prized stylist for the Hunger Games. She is an acquaintance of Plutarch Heavensbee and Cressida.
  • Porpentina "Tina" Scamander (née Goldstein) is an American witch and one of the major characters in the Fantastic Beasts movie series. She is also the wife of Newt Scamander, the Magizoologist.
  • The Titans are a group of people who took over the Old Empire and ruled the universe for one hundred years.
  • Titus is a tribute from District 6 who participated in an unknown Hunger Games. He is known for resorting to cannibalism in the arena. 
  • The Bene Tleilax, popularly known as the Tleilaxu, is a patriarchal order in Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’ known for their mastery of genetic manipulation and biological weaponry.
  • Tomard, popularly called Fat Tom, was a House Stark guard, who became Lord Eddard Stark's captain of guard after Jory Cassel's death.
  • Tommen Baratheon is the last child of King Robert Baratheon and Queen Cersei Lannister. He becomes King after the death of his cruel brother.
  • Tom Parsons is a minor character in George Orwell's classic novel 1984. He is a middle-aged man living in the totalitarian state of Oceania.
  • The T-probe is a device brought from the Great Scattering by the Honored Matres. The T-probe got invented to read the genetic memory of a person.
  • Tracker jackers are genetically modified vespids that hunt down and attack anything that disturbs their nests.
  • Tributes are those children who participate in the Hunger Games. Almost always, 24 tributes in total participate in a battle royale to the death.
  • A troll was a magical being in the Harry Potter universe that was larger than humans in size and very strong but was known to be underdeveloped mentally.
  • In George Orwell's iconic novel 1984, the Party subjects its citizens to a daily ritual known as the Two Minutes Hate. This Orwellian concept has become synonymous with the novel's oppressive and totalitarian regime. 
  • Tyene Sand, a quiet but deadly woman, grew up at the Water Gardens and learned the art of poisons from her father, Oberyn.
  • Tyrek Lannister is Ser Jaime Lannister's cousin. His father is Tygett, a knight of House Lannister, and Lord Tywin Lannister's brother.
  • Because Tyrion Lannister was born a dwarf, he did not get the same respect as Ser Jaime Lannister, his brother, or any prominent Lannister.
  • Lord Tywin Lannister was the Lord of Casterly Rock and head of House Lannister. He served as the Hand of the King to King Aerys II Targaryen.

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  • The term “unperson” first appeared in George Orwell’s '1984.' It refers to someone whose existence is denied due to a political or ideological crime.
  • The Unsullied are slave soldiers who get castrated at a young age. They get trained to be fearlessly merciless and incredibly skilled.

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  • Used throughout the Free Cities of Essos, Valar Morghulis became one of the most popular phrases in the known world.
  • During the height of its reign, Valyria was an unstoppable force that pummeled all its opposers to ash.
  • Valyrian steel is steel from the Valyrian Freehold. Because of the use of magic in its forging process, it got used for making many tools.
  • Varamyr Sixskins is one of the strongest wargs alive. He rose to the top and became one of the strongest Free Folk clan chiefs.
  • Though Vargo Hoat is a minor character in the overall story of A Song of Ice and Fire, he impacted the events that happened in the Riverlands.
  • Vayon Poole is a member of House Poole. His daughter, Jeyne Poole, is Sansa Stark's best friend.
  • Venia is part of Katniss' prep team, along with Flavius and Octavia. She ensures that Katniss appears well-groomed for her public appearances.
  • Veritaserum is a potion in the Harry Potter universe that works like a truth serum. It is a highly potent potion capable of extracting even deeply protected truths from a person.
  • Faithfully serving Balon, Victarion Greyjoy rode to many battles at sea for the Iron Islands. However, he got betrayed by his brother and men.
  • Victoire Weasley was a British witch who had a Veela ancestry. She was the daughter of Bill Weasley and Fleur Weasley (née Delacour). She had two younger siblings.
  • The winners of the Hunger Games are referred to as victors. Not only are victors welcomed with fame and celebration by their respective districts each year, but they are also provided with enough wealth by the Capitol to lead comfortable lives for the rest of their lifetimes.
  • In The Hunger Games, the Victors' Village is a wealthy residential area created as a reward for the victors of the Hunger Games.
  • Vincent Crabbe was a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He was sorted into the Slytherin house along with his friends Draco Malfoy and Gregory Goyle.
  • To save him from the carnage in Westeros, Aerys sends Viserys Targaryen and his mother to Dragonstone, where she conceives Daenerys.
  • Volantis, or Old Volantis, is one of the oldest existing cities on the continent of Essos. As one of the richest, proudest, and most senior of the nine free cities, it has a rich and deep history that began after the fall of the Old Empire of Ghis.

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  • Walder Frey is a cold-hearted man with more than 20 children. He becomes the final piece that destroys the Starks.
  • A warg, skinchanger, or beastling is someone with the ability to enter the body and mind of an animal and control its perceptions and actions.
  • Ser Waymar Royce was a sworn brother of the Night's Watch and a former knight of House Royce.
  • Weirwood trees were sacred to the Children of the Forest. They used it for religious, medicinal, and construction purposes.
  • In Game of Thrones, a whipping boy is a low-born boy who takes punishment on behalf of a young noble, lord, or King.
  • White Harbor is a crucial port city southeast of Winterfell. Because of its geography, it has a lot of people from the southern cities of Westeros.
  • Wights are dead humans raised to life by Others. Not much is known about their resurrection process, as there is little information on their masters.
  • Though disorganized, most of the Free Folk, wildlings, worship the Old Gods of the Forest and share a common enemy, the Night's Watch.
  • Before becoming a Ranger of the Night's Watch, Will was a poacher who hunted for wild endangered animals.
  • Wingardium Leviosa or the Levitation Charm is a spell used to levitate an object in the air from its resting position. It is a very useful spell in the magical world.
  • Winston Smith is a complex and interesting character in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984. He is the protagonist of the story.
  • Constructed by Brandon the Builder, the famed creator of House Stark, Winterfell was a fortress for the Starks for 8000 years until the War of the Five Kings.
  • Wiress is the female victor from District 3 in an unspecified Hunger Games. She is also picked as a tribute to partake in the 75th Hunger Games.
  • Wolf muttations in ‘The Hunger Games’ are genetically engineered creatures created by the Capitol for the 74th Hunger Games.
  • The wolfswood is a forest in the North. To its south is Torrhen's Square, and to its southeast is Winterfell.
  • Wylla Manderly was the granddaughter of Lord Wyman Manderly. She spoke against the Freys in the Merman's Court.
  • Wyman Manderly is the Lord of White Harbor and the head of House Manderly. He holds many honorary titles.

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  • Ygritte is a spearwife and a woman of the free folk. She becomes Jon Snow's lover when he enters the camp of the wildlings as a spy.
  • Yunkai is one of the great Ghiscari city-states of Slaver's Bay in central Essos. It has a terrible reputation for its dealings in slavery.