Gwynian the Sage is an old sage and astronomer skilled in prophecy. He becomes a valuable friend and advisor to Lone Wolf during the course of the series. In The Lorestone of Varetta, book 11 of the novelized Lone Wolf series, Gwynian explains that he is a member of the Nameless Order, an underground alliance of intellectuals with the common purpose of overthrowing the warmongering rulers of the Stornlands countries.