 The characters develop as well, with Eric's wizard powers (gained in Book 12, ‘‘Under the Serpent Sea’’) progressing, and Julie obtaining the powers of a wingwolf (gained in the book "The Dream Thief") - namely, to fly and shape-shift and later on her third power is revealed.In the book "The Chariot of Queen Zara" a thing happens which changes Neal's life forever.Salamandra, initially princess later Queen of shadowthorn arrives in Droon, thus marking the entry of another antagonist.