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Eretik: an agent from the Arcana Sect, assigned to assume the guise of Regnault Lucretius in Kaerleon.

Evelina Admorran: wife of Marcellus Admorran.

Fregeror: a Norlander, nephew of Jolgeirr Arnmoor of the Companions. Joined the Huntsmen of Rhanu after losing his firstborn to the akhkharu.

Ganbatar Basilis: Lord General of the Dragonist Order and older brother of Valdemar Basilis.

Gile Noman: former mercenary and pit fighter, now an agent in service to Masiki, called the High Lady.

Han: one of the Huntsmen of Rhanu, hailing from the distant land of Honguo.

Harlin Masters: Doorkeeper for the King. Despite being portly in form, Harlin is light on his feet and a master swordsman. His weapon of choice is a poisoned rapier.

Ironhide: a warrior of the Onosho caste and a Nahgual, able to take on animal forms.

Jacquelis Morandal: Caretaker of the Blood. She is responsible for the preservation of the Co'nane legacy and purity of bloodlines.

Jaslin Le Feuvre: second son of a powerful Lord of Parand who scorned the courtly life to become a soldier and second in command to Marcellus Admorran.

Josef Geor: former soldier, currently serving in the Royal Guard.

Kusagra: the totem companion of Riodran, usually seen in the form of a lion.

Leilavin: a powerful being whose past is shrouded. Legend claims that she betrayed Stygan, leading to his imprisonment in the fiery realm of Narak after he scorned her love. Fearing his retribution, she bargained with the remaining Aelon, granting them a perverse sort of immortality in exchange for their service. After their rebellion she created the Reavers to destroy them.

Lian the Dragon Queen: the last Dragon Queen of the Five Sages. Wielder of the Geod Fucang.

Lively: a dappled mare owned by Nyori Sharlin

Tyros Malgard: a short-lived High Lord of Parand, deposed and made a captive of the Mandru castes after attempting to claim land and build a city at the fringes of the Great Steppes, an event known as Malgard's Trespass.

Man with Mirrored Eyes: a prisoner of extraordinary power held captive in a realm of fire.

Marcellus Admorran: a legendary knight, hero of song and story. Renowned for his heroic deeds, including slaying a dragon and leading his own brotherhood of famous knights known as the Companions. Anointed as Champion of Kaerleon by King Regnault Lucretius.

Masiki: The chief Acolyte of the Man with Mirrored Eyes, known as the High Lady to her servants.

Meshella: warrior woman from the Mountain Shadow caste, joined with the Huntsmen of Rhanu after her husband and children were slain by the akhkharu.

Micholas de Rodrez: a court musician from Barsena, joined with the Huntsmen of Rhanu after his beloved was slain by the akhkharu.

Murdon Abchanchu: an agent of the Obdura sect, able to change his appearance at will.

Nando Tlalli: twin brother of Ayna Tlalli and a Nahgual, able to take on animal forms.

Nyori Sharlin: newly anointed Shama of the Northern Steppes and bearer of the Geod Eymunder.

Pale Lord: a title used by one of the Five Sages, last bestowed upon Alaric Aelfvalder.

Rhanu: meaning 'Godslayer'. A former soldier from Hikuptah that defied his people's gods and destroyed them before becoming an exile and hunter of the odji, known as akhkharu to those in the Upper Kingdoms.

Regnault Lucretius: sixth king of Leodia. A strict ruler and a respected strategist, known as Regnault the Restless because of his constant movement of troops and pursuit of battle.

Reynar the Frey: a trickster of legend, known for his wit and clever manipulation of his foes. Said to dress in all gray and usually pictured with a wolf called Ash.

Riodran the Just: legendary warrior and trusted companion of Talan the Dawnrider.

Rodell Pariot: lord of a minor House in Garlanelle and Imperial Captain of Kaerleon.

Serona Duvainael: solestra of Alaric Aelfvalder and Queen Consort of the Co'nane.

Shadowdancer: Marcellus Admorran's trusted steed.

Shiru: leader of a band of meigi assigned to protect King Lucretius.

Sithe: Captain over the Blood Legion of the Co'nane.

Stigandr the Wroth: first Norlander to become a Leodian soldier. Sworn to the service of Regnault Lucretius after being defeated in combat by the king while guarding a mountain passage. Trained Marcellus Admorran in the ways of combat and manhood.

Stormbrow: scout for the Onosho caste.

Stygan the Dreadlord: Terrifying overlord of legend said to have defeated both Talan the Dawnrider and Anko the Shadow Prince and stealing their powers. Imprisoned in Narak by the Five Sages after being betrayed by Leilavin, his chief Acolyte.

Talan the Dawnrider: powerful hero of legend, first of the Elious and benefactor of mankind. Said to have been slain in the battle of Khelios by either Anko the Shadow Prince or Stygan the Dreadlord.

Teranse the Reader: last Theurgist of the Five Sages, known for his mastery of Theurgy. Bearer of the Geod Eymunder.

Tristan the Bright: greatest of king Endran's legendary Lion Knights, hero of song and legend. Said to have vanished while seeking the holy Sword of Deis.

Twilight: a Night Mare, steed of the Reaver. Monstrously large and able to breathe fire, nearly impossible to kill.

Valdemar Basilis: Lord of Dragos, ruler of Bruallia. A conqueror known for his merciless annihilation and torture of his enemies, particularly impaling them upon stakes.

Vali Ermadon: overly proud king of the doomed city of Riallo who spurned the aid of his fellow kings and faced Stygan the Dreadlord on his own, plunging his kingdom into complete destruction.

Vivienne: agent of the Obdura sect. Favored Acolyte of Masiki the High Lady, stationed in Kaerleon to assist in the downfall of the kingdom.

Yanus: A hideous creature that can take the form of a young, handsome man. Yanus claims to be Tristan the Bright, turned into madness and terrible powers by ages of mental and physical torment at the hands of the akhkharu after being captured while seeking the Sword of Deis. Yanus possesses tremendous strength and speed and can focus the Crafts in powerful ways. He is near impossible to control and prone to fits of ultraviolence.

Places

Aceldama: a palace built and formerly inhabited by the Aelon at the end of their tenure in Erseta, when they built palaces like men, except far grander.

Alaku Ehus: the Dying House. A gladiatorial arena in Dragos, Bruallia.

Aracville: a territory in Bruallia, renowned for their savage warrior monks. Standard is a black tower against a fiery sun. Once fervent worshippers of Marset, the Bruallian god of war, they were converted to Divinity at the insistence of Valdemar Basilis. Their conversion is mostly ceremonial, as they retained much of their traditions, such as eating the hearts of slain game and at times their enemies.

Asfrior: a haven built by the Aelon, now abandoned in the Dragonspine Mountains. Formerly used as a refuge for humans wishing an audience with the Aelon. Currently a desolate ruin.