Dead Beat (novel) - Plot Points Introduced

Plot Points Introduced

• The Erlking: a High Sidhe of the Wyldfae. Although he is independent of the Summer Court, he is the Summer King. He is the ruler of the goblins. He has the ability to lead the Wild Hunt and to summon the spirits of past hunters. These spirits take the form of great, black hunting hounds. (pp. 178-9,188)
• Lasciel: Dresden has conversations with the Fallen who inhabits the coin he touched in Death Masks. In desperation, he intentionally draws on her hellfire. (p. 157)
• The War: Capt. Luccio tells Dresden that the war between the Red Court and the White Council is going badly. The Red Court attacked the Council in the Nevernever, bringing the Sidhe into the conflict. Many Wardens were killed in an ambush at a safe site. Clearly, there is a traitor in the White Council, but his or her identity is still unknown. (p. 276)
• The Wardens: They were 200 law enforcement officers of the White Council. Their duties are to enforce the Seven Laws of Magic and to protect the Senior Council. One hundred forty-three Wardens were killed in the recent clashes with the Vampires. Dresden is drafted by Captain Luccio to bolster the ranks. (p. 276)
• The Wild Hunt: It is an autumn and winter gathering of the more predatory beings of Faerie. The Hunt will kill anyone and anything it encounters. One can avoid being hunted, by joining the Hunt. (p. 179)
• The Winter Knight: Queen Mab offers the position to Dresden for the second time. He declines even though he still owes Mab two favors. (p. 189)
• The Outsiders: These immortal, ancient beings were the servants and foot soldiers of the Old Gods. They dwell in the Netherworld, outside of this world and the Nevernever. One of the Seven Laws of Magic forbids opening a gate to the Outsiders. (p. 277)