Nicholas Sayre is a character from the Old Kingdom series. A native of Ancelstierre, he attended Somersby school with Prince Sameth of the Old Kingdom. A fairish haired, tall young man, he is described as being quite good looking. He appears in Lirael, Abhorsen and Creature in the Case. Once alive, he returns to Ancelstierre, but he wants to return to the Old Kingdom. His body is charged with the power of one of the Nine.