Nexus, The — Originally the seat of Guardian authority in Laveria. The holy city has since become the capital of the Kingdom of Capernicus.
Niselus — A Calabanesi god-saint. Chiefly worshiped by the dwarves of Halgath.
Nochman Alwin — Co-founder and former High Lord of Luthuania. He was removed from power by the Luthuanian High Council at the conclusion of the Nexian war.
Orb of Azure — One of the Guardian Stones. Its power has yet to be utilized, and it remains a wellspring of magic capable of reshaping the world. Its location is unknown.
Orb of Rotti — One of the Guardian Stones. It was destroyed when its power was used to sunder the gods by the Guardian Yansarian.
Order, The — A secretive religious organization that has infiltrated every facet of life and politics in the Nexus.
Order’s Revolt, The — The failed attempt by the Order to wrest control of the Nexus from Capernicus. This event led to the decade-long Nexian War between the Kingdoms of Capernicus and Luthuania.
Paseran — An ancient god shrouded in myth and the patron god-saint of the Paserani. Also referred to as the Shadow. Paseran is often seen as the counterpoint to the Weaver.
Paserani Haote — The holy book of the worshipers of Paseran. Many arcane spells and iconoclastic teachings are contained within the text.
Phirop — A battlemage in the service of the Order. These warrior magics often delve into the arcane arts. Also referred to as death dealers.
Rancor Farsidian Alwin — High Lord of Luthuania. Rancor is the second son of Marylyn Farsidian and Nochman Alwin.
Ravor — Formerly the silver fields of Folchechip, Ravor was flooded and turned into a prison for the goblin swarm.
Rena Ronin — Priestess of Vacia. Rena serves on the Luthuanian High Council and is the head of the Vacian Acolytes.
Riggin Vis — Eldest son of Steflan Vis.
Salmaen Hearst — King of the shattered Halgan Empire. His seat of power is New Halgath, located in the heart of the Fir're Mountains
Steflan Vis — Lord of the Teeth, the eastern frontier of Luthuania. Steflan serves on the Luthuanian High Council.
Sundered Soul, The — The basis for Laverian faith and magic. The belief that each individual essence is but a strand of the sundered One Soul.
Talsa Ew — The elven people native to the ruined kingdom of Eremor. Also, the language of Eremor; often referred to as the Old Tongue.
Talsa Lu — The elven people native to Luthuania.
Taper — The chief school of magic in Capernicus.
Thatcher — Broodling of Dai Horan and Dain Baelac.
Thea Hearst — Queen of Halgath. Thea is married to King Salmaen and is the mother of Dolum.
Tiberius — A Calabanesi god-saint. Supreme god within the pantheon of Calaban.
Tulea Farsidian — The widow of Cavius Farsidian, co-founder of Luthuania. She serves on the Luthuanian High Council and is the Lordess of Ruary.
Tyronious — Sire of the dragoon clans. Tyronious has united the factionalized clans of dragoons that reside in the wastes of Eremor.
Vacia — A god-saint. Associated with birth, death, and healing.
Vacian Acolyte — A member of the sisterhood dedicated to the worship of Vacia. Members are chiefly elven.
Viddick Ronin — Lord Protector of the Marlan Vale. His seat of power is located in Capmel. His daughter, Rena Ronin, serves on the Luthuanian High Council.
Wall of Eremor — Built by the dwarven master masons of Tremel in centuries past, it was designed to hold back the outlander hordes. The wall has now gone to ruin.
Waymire Manherm — General of the Elite Royal Guard. Waymire is the uncle to Evelyn Manherm and the distant cousin to King Johan.
Weaver, The — Also known as the Keeper or the Faceless God of Vas Perloh. The Weaver is the goddess of fate and is often seen in opposition to Paseran.
Wraith — One who is raised from the dead, such that their soul is bound eternally to their body.
Wyserum — One of the two demi-god races. They were destroyed during the War of Sundering.
Yanish Brotherhood — A brotherhood of mostly orphans, they worship Yansarian as their supreme god.
Yansarian — A Guardian. The fabled god-saint is believed to be the last of the Sundered Gods. His whereabouts are unknown.
Yasmire Tower — The tower once served as the palace for the Guardians within the city of the Nexus. The tower is shrouded in mystical powers and many of its secrets are yet to be unlocked. The tower became the seat of Capernican authority after the War of Sundering.
THE WORLD OF LAVERIA
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WESTERN LAVERIA
EASTERN LAVERIA
SOUTHERN LAVERIA
A WORD OF THANKS
I have read again and again, that for every author, there is someone in the background carrying them through the highs and lows of authorship. That has certainly been true for me. Needless to say, if it were not for my wife’s unwavering support this book would not be in your hands. She has served as a soundboard for ideas and an editor for my writing since this story was just a mere inkling in the back of my mind. She has been beside me for every step along this very rocky road to publication, and I couldn’t be more thankful to have such a splendid collaborator, best friend, and wife.
A special thanks is owed to Sean and Kelly; their feedback has been priceless. They were the first adventurers into the world of Laveria, and the lack of typos can largely be attributed to their discerning eyes. I am endlessly grateful.
Lastly, a nod of gratitude to my parents. They raised me to have the discipline and persistence to pursue my passion, and provided me with the rich childhood (and pile of books) necessary for my imagination to blossom. Thus, I write.
-LHH
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