Those in the Six Duchies who possess the Wit - a magic that allows bonding with animals and, at its deepest, a shared consciousness between human and beast. The Wit is regarded with deep suspicion and fear throughout the Six Duchies, associated with bestiality and moral corruption by official culture and the Farseer court. Those known to have the Wit face persecution, execution, and social exclusion, forcing most to conceal their ability entirely. FitzChivalry's possession of the Wit is among the most dangerous secrets of his life.