SALIP PULACO'S FORCES

  Salip Pulaco: the man with many names. One of the datu (chief) of Opon Matan island. A very influential and wealthy leader known for his prowess in battle. Unpredictable as he is mysterious.

  Malaya: daughter of Salip Pulaco, considered by many as one of the most beautiful woman in Opon Matan island and coincidentally the wealthiest maiden too.

  Lam-ag Sagpang Baha/ Lam/ Waylander: a wanderer and a good friend of Pulaco. The wielder of the giant curve sword named Rooster's claw. A very proud headhunter from the highlands of Ma-yi. The husband-to-be of Malaya.

  Mingming Palao/ Ming: Salip Pulaco's older brother-in-law, leader of the Daragangan (a group of baganis) sworn to protect their chief, their people and the waters of Opon Matan.

  Dumog and Sikaran: the twin Daragangan warriors who swore their allegiance to Mingming and Salip Pulaco.

  Datu Butod: the corpulent and politically-inclined chieftain and friend of Salip Pulaco. Known for his just and friendly demeanor. Considered as everybody's uncle in Opon Matan.

  Datu Sandawili/ The Black Spear: another chieftain known for her fighting prowess. During a contest of strength, she bested Salip Pulaco and most chieftain in their region. A competent but lazy leader. Considered as one of the bravest bagani, but is also impulsive to fault.

  MAGALHAES' FORCES or The crew of NAO TRINIDAD, CONCEPCION, and VICTORIA

  Captain General Fernao' de Magalhaes: an impatient Portuguese captain of a small fleet looking to replenish their supplies and continue on with their journey to glory and legacy. He sails the ship called Nao Trinida.

  Enrico Mallaca: Magalhaes' translator and long indentured slave.

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  Sergeant Diogo Mortez: Magalhaes' Spanish sycophant, an old pot-bellied sergeant. Seen as ungentlemanly annoying by most of the crew. He is the leader of the soldiers whose duty is to protect Magalhaes' crew.

  Antonio Pigafetta: Magalhaes' sickly chronicler. In Sergeant Mortez' opinion "a whiney coward who just wants to go home to his mother".

  Captain Duarte Barboza: a replacement captain of the ship Victoria. A disgusting animal who likes to dress like a man, whose only redeeming quality is being a brilliant and ruthless killer. He is also Magalhaes' brother-in-law.

  Sebastian Delcano: Captain Barboza's second in command, a fine pilot and an ambitious gentleman who likes to keep grudges (It's always the silent ones).

  THE SULTAN'S FACTION

  Sultan Ul Zain Ali-Abbedin/ Silver Sultan: Sultan of Pu-Lilo, who originally came from Borneo. He wants to expand his territories in the north of the Greater Archipelago and have his revenge against Pulaco after being repelled time and time again.

  Alahamid Ibn Surrac al Hassan/ The Emissary: Lieutenant of the famed scouts of the Magalos (Destroyers) warriors.

  OTHER IMPORTANT NAMES IN THE STORY

  Rajah Humabara: Magalhaes' friend and Regent of the island of Zubu (replaced Sri Parang) . A man who is hungry for respect, and authority. Other datu look down on him because he lacks fighting experience.

  Rajah Sri Piang/ The Limp: uncle of Rajah Humabara, considered to be the greatest warrior before he "accidentally" got into an "accident", crippling himself in the process and making his brother the regent. Instead, he is known as The Limp.

  Datu Zullah/ Lord of the Longbow: the conniving friend of Humabara. The "other" chief of Opon Matan island. He wants to eliminate Salip Pulaco for peace's sake.

  Halang: eighth son of Datu Zullah and the rejected suitor of Malaya. An arrogant princeling who aims to be a bagani warrior of reknown.

  Old Banglud: Humabara's aide/ counsel, a senile man who thinks he can still play the role of a diplomat. He is very loyal and is known for his pragmatic thinking.

  Manang Sabtano: Salip Pulaco's adviser and mother-in-law. Considered as the greatest babaylan of all the islands in the archipelago. Mingming Palao and Angga Miruha's mother.

  Siagu: A hairless, tattooed giant with a giant flail that thinks he is a bagani. He wants to find his match and the warrior who beheaded his father (Ziawi).

  Angga Miruha: Pulaco's late wife. The mother of Malaya and her younger brothers. A mananambal or healer in their village.