Shinva is the name of the former Fifth Noble of Kharé at the time of the Sorcery! series. It is rumoured that Shinva fell out of favour with the Third Noble of Kharé, said to be a Vampire, and was cursed with the "Living Death". Shinva's spirit is said to wander a crypt in the North Side of the city. As a former Noble of Kharé, it might be the case that he knew at least one line of the spell which unlocks the North Gate of Kharé.