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The Singer is the person in Kira's community who sings "The Ruin Song" every fall. He or she spends days in preparation for it by resting his or her voice and sipping special oils.

Singers[]

Current Singer[]

The current Singer is a young man. During the Song, Kira notes that he has chains around his bleeding ankles, causing her to realize the Gifted people are prisoners.

Jo[]

Jo is training to be the new Singer when she is older. She wishes to sing a song about Kira, though.

Attire[]

Wooden Staff[]

The Carver carves the staff that the Singer carries during the Song.

Robe[]

The Threader makes the robe that the Singer wears during the Song. The robe is supposed to depict the history of the world before, during, and after the Ruin.

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