I always questioned if the charm had brought me to such a place. I once questioned if I was crazy – dreaming of the same place and seeing the same things each night or nothing at all. I learned not to question my dreams anymore. My time was too precious for a dream.
Louie knew about my dreams. He sometimes asked me about them. I would usually reply the same thing – I just wandered. I realized that’s what I’d done before I dreamed about Catastrophe. I wandered on Earth. I wandered aimlessly – went through the motions until it hit me. My reality was not a dream, nor would it ever become one, but I acted as though it was. I took it for granted. I didn’t live in the moment. I dreamed about it.
Now, back to Catastrophe. It was a beautiful place filled with strange, exotic creatures and a vast, profound landscape. Only in my dreams, as one would say. And it would stay that way. Never would I let my reality become an obscure dream. I would never let it become a catastrophe.
With that said, I would continue to dream. Yes, I would enjoy my strange little world even if I couldn’t speak in it. Maybe one day I would return.
The moon started to fade from my view and I knew I must be waking up. I tried to hold my thoughts while my world started to fade away. I knew I would dream of Catastrophe again soon, but one thing was certain. Nothing is better than living in the present. However, sometimes not even that is enough to keep the peace between the two planets. Now without a King or Queen, Catastrophe’s past may be the key, its only hope, to save it from its condemned future.
Glossary
A List of Important Creatures, People, Places, and Terms from Opulent and Candescent
Characters
Alexander Silver- vampire. Married to Luna Silver. Fitzray and Pete’s father. Turned Fitzray into a vampire. He was killed by Pete.
The Allies- Rasha, Rallen, Raven, Pete, Chenille, Fitzray, Tallia, Tassie, Olend, Saven, Malli, Nella, and Maven. They come from Inesious, Alfur, Lerion or Leria.
Amelia- vampire, Eternal Mate of Caspian. She is forever 18 years old. She is also Chenille’s best friend. She lives on the outskirts of the City of Lights.
Annabel Richards- what Chenille calls herself while she is in the North.
Aqua- female mermaid. She is the sister of Serendipity and is the daughter of Taj’ and Princess Pearl.
Aura- female giant snake with purple eyes. She is the younger sister of Magnificent and Sylvarian and is the daughter of Taj’ and Princess Pearl.
Baloo- immortal, spy for the Allies. He is forever in his 30’s. He works with Raven and helps Chenille get across to Inesious. He is called Baloo from his friends who called him ‘Hullabaloo’.
Calvin- vampire, has a broken bond with Prusaious. He is Chenille’s best friend. He is forever 17 years old. He lives away from the City of Lights. He also works for Chenille’s father and the wolves.
Caspian- vampire, Amelia’s Eternal Mate. He is a very good healer. He is forever 24 years old. He is Fitzray’s best friend and was once in his clan. He is also known as the doctor of the City.
Catherine- Irish immortal, Prince William’s wife. She is forever in her 20’s. Lives on Alfur, in the North.
Charlene- female white bat. She belongs to Fitzray.
Chenille East- mortal, 18 years old. Her best friends are Pete, Louie, and Monty Silver.
Chenille Silver- vampire, reject of wolves. Child of Denver East and Serena East. She has bonded with Fitzray, Lucian, and Pete. Eternal Mate of Pete Silver. She is forever 18 years old. She is also known as the Queen of Catastrophe. Lives on the border of the City of Lights on Inesious. She has lived on Earth.
Citrus- small female orange dragon. She once belonged to Chenille when she was young, but bonded to Fitzray and then to Pete.
Clara- healer for the wolves.
Denver East- werewolf bonded and married to Serena East. He has two children, Zaire and Chenille. He is forever 55 years old. He is the pack leader of all werewolves on Catastrophe and Earth.
Father of Time- phoenix, bonded with Mother Nature. His daughter is Princess Pearl.
Felia- an old woman posing as Moran’s (Lucian) grandmother while Pete and Chenille were at the old farm.
Fitzray Silver- vampire bonded with Chenille. Child of Alexander Silver and Luna Silver. He is the brother of Pete Silver. He is forever 18 years old. He is Prince of Catastrophe and was once a healer. Lives on the border of the City of Lights on Inesious. He was killed by Pete on the Bridge of Secrecy.
Galena- gargoyle, green-black in color. Sister of Narooma. Was created by Sebastian but belongs to Chenille. She cannot talk.
The Gargoyles- named Galena and Narooma. They were found as eggs by Minx. They are a different species of dragon.
Glen- brown werewolf. Wild stray.
Guardian- Sebastian’s griffin. He is also known as Xavi by those he chooses to bond with since a griffin’s name is sacred like a Dragon’s Soul. He calls Chenille Lady and Sebastian Sir.
Jasper- large white dragon once bonded with Lucian and was saved and bonded to Pete. Refers to his owner as Master. He created a Dragon’s Soul for Pete.
Jeff- mortal. He is Violet’s brother and is an adopted son of Tetchra’s. He is 18 years old. Lives on Earth. He ends up purchasing Chenille during a vampire auction on Earth.
Hickory- chestnut pony that belonged to Fitzray when he was newly reincarnated. Age is unknown. Lived on Earth. Died of natural causes.
Lanna- mortal. Daughter of Raven and Maravelle. She is 8 years old. She sometimes travels with Raven, but lives on Inesious.
Lazuli- female white unicorn. She had one foal – Versailles. She was a great friend of Princess Pearl. She died from being captured and having her horn cut off.
Louie Silver- mortal, over 19 years old. He is Monty’s brother and Pete’s cousin.
Lucian Noir- half-blood, bonded with Chenille. Son of Rainier Noir and Nell Noir. He is Pete and Fitzray’s cousin.
Lulu- maid that works in Chenille’s palace.
Luna Silver- mortal. Married to Alexander Silver and is Pete and Fitzray’s mother.
Magnificent- male giant snake with yellow-green eyes. He is the brother of Aura and Sylvarian and is the son of Taj’ and Princess Pearl.
Maravelle- a mortal. Raven’s wife. She has one daughter, Lanna. She is 26 years old. Sometimes travels with Raven, but lives on Inesious.
Marzipanne- large female frost dragon that breathes ice. Bonded to Sebastian Alan.
Meleve- female snowy owl. She belongs to Pete.
Minx- large male, blue dragon bonded with Chenille. He refers to her as Mistress.
Monty Silver- mortal, over 19 years old. He is Louie’s brother and Pete’s cousin.
Moonscale- white male dragon. He was Fitzray’s first dragon and gave him a Dragon’s Soul. He was killed with Fitzray by Pete who sliced his wing once he’d flown over the side of the Bridge of Secrecy.
Moran- what Lucian calls himself when he is in disguise at the old farm with Chenille and Pete.
Mother Nature- mermaid bonded with Father of Time. Her daughter is Princess Pearl.
Ms. Brown- caretaker of Fitzray from infancy to eight years old.
Mullein- large male, black dragon, bonded to Pete. Gave Pete a Dragon’s Soul but was killed by the werewolves.
Narooma- a gargoyle, silvery-black in color. Galena’s sister. Was created by Sebastian but belongs to Chenille. Cannot talk.
Neil- silver-gray wolf. Wild stray.
Nell Noir- mortal, married to Rainier Noir. Lives on Earth.
Obsidian- giant phoenix. He was the last giant phoenix. He was killed from being poisoned by Tetchra and fell on the Bridge of Secrecy – destroying it.
Pete Silver- mortal, over 19 years old. He is Louie and Monty’s cousin.
Pete Silver- full-blood vampire, does not need a Ceremony to be reincarnated. Bonded with Chenille and is her Eternal Mate. Child of Alexander Silver and Luna Silver. He is Fitzray’s brother. He is forever 19 years old. He is known as the King of Catastrophe. Liv
es on the outskirts of the woods bordering the City of Lights on Inesious. He has lived on Earth before.
Phantilla- a celestial star in the form of a glass swan with a beak made of gold. Her age is unknown. She travels back and forth from Earth to Catastrophe.
Prince Dafar Alan- immortal, married to Elisma Alan. He has two sons, William and Sebastian. Lives on Alfur.
Princess Elisma Alan- immortal, married to Dafar Alan. She has two sons, William and Sebastian. Lives on Alfur.
Prince of Light- Sebastian’s other name. He is called so because of his strange powers that enables him to control light.
Princess Pearl- mermaid, bonded with Taj’. Child of Mother Nature and Father of Time. Lives in the Frozen Waterfalls. She can see the future by using the Frozen Pool at the base of the Frozen Waterfalls.
Prince William- an immortal married to Catherine. Son of Princess Elisma Alan and Prince Dafar Alan. He is Sebastian’s older brother. He is forever in his 30’s. He lives in the North, on Alfur with Catherine.
Prusaious- werewolf, has a broken bond with Calvin. She is forever 18 years old. She is a traitor to Chenille and Pete. She once worked for Denver East and then sided with Sebastian.
Rainier Noir- married to Nell Noir. Lives on Earth.
Rallen- immortal, ally of Pete and Chenille. He is bonded with Rasha and is 25 years old. He rules Western Alfur.
Rasha- immortal, ally of Pete and Chenille. She is bonded with Rallen and is 21 years old. She rules Eastern Alfur.
Raven- vampire, married, but not bonded to Maravelle. He is the Eternal Mate of Rosie Dantil, but only sees her to renew a Ceremony. He is forever 30 years old. He is an ally and is Pete’s best friend.
Sebastian- immortal, attempted to bond with Chenille. He is the son of Princess Elisma Alan and Prince Dafar Alan. He is forever in his 20’s. He is also known as the Prince of Light. He lived on Alfur, and was one of many princes living there. He slaughtered many dragons in Inesious because of their fire – his weakness, and made a profit on their scales.
Serena East- werewolf, bonded and married to Denver East. She has two children, Zaire and Chenille. She lived in Florida. She was forcibly turned into a werewolf and was killed by Denver.
Serendipity- mermaid. She is the sister of Aqua and is the daughter of Taj’ and Princess Pearl.
Serpentine- a gold dragon that helps young Fitzray when he is growing up from reincarnation.
Silver- Amelia and Caspian’s baby with gold eyes.
Sylvarian- male giant snake with white-silver eyes. He is the brother of Magnificent and Aura and is the son of Taj’ and Princess Pearl.
Taj’- the oldest of the remaining giant snakes. Bonded with Princess Pearl. He has two sons, Magnificent and Sylvarian, and three daughters, Aqua, Aura, and Serendipity. His parents are unknown. He is also called Lord of the Sea. He once lived in the City’s reservoir and now lives in the Frozen Waterfalls.
Tetchra- shape shifter responsible for ‘bonding’ mortals and vampires. She kidnapped Fitzray as an infant. Age is unknown. Death is unknown.
Timothy East- werewolf, not bonded. He is Chenille’s cousin. He is forever 19 years old. He lives on Earth.
Trial Leader- vampire, official in charge of Pete’s Ceremonial Trial. Age is unknown. He is also known as Valon.
Valiant- blue jay by night, phoenix by day. He was found by Chenille when he was a baby. He was killed by the strange powers of the Star Pool.
Valon- vampire, official in charge of Pete’s Ceremonial Trial.
Verna- vampire. Luna Silver’s mother, young Fitzray’s great-great grandmother. Over 80 years old. She lives on Catastrophe.
Versailles- female gray unicorn. She is Lazuli’s daughter. She was born premature.
Violet- mortal, 14 years old. She is Jeff’s younger sister and is an adopted daughter of Tetchra’s. She lives on Earth.
Willow- a mermaid, friend of Princess Pearl.
Xavi- Guardian’s formal name. He is only called Xavi by his Master and Chenille. He is Sebastian’s griffin and they share minds.
Zaire East- mortal. He is Chenille’s older brother. He is over 21 years old.
Zaire- werewolf, not bonded. He is the son of Denver and Serena East and is Chenille’s brother. He is forever 19 years old. He was killed by Taj’ who threw him over the side of the Bridge of Secrecy.
Places
Alfur- large continent. Also known as the North.
Arii Desert- largest desert on Catastrophe.
Averous- village where the International House of Allies is located.
Bridge of Secrecy- the bridge connecting Catastrophe to Earth.
Catastrophe- large planet, nearly twice Earth’s size. Connected to Earth by a bridge.
The City of Lights- the largest city on Inesious. Also called the City.
Clesta- Catastrophe’s orange moon that shattered from the destruction of the Bridge.
Frozen Waterfalls- located a few miles away from the City. Also where Taj’ and Pearl live.
Inesious- the largest of Catastrophe’s continents.
International House of Allies- a big house where the Allies meet each year. Located on Alfur.
Leria- the smallest of Catastrophe’s continents.
Lerion- a large continent close to Leria.
Nalani- small rundown village just outside of the Ticktay Mountains.
The Palace- commonly referred to Pete, Chenille, and Fitzray’s palace.
The Star Pool- an invisible pool that reflects the stars. It has mystical powers that can show the future. Located north of Nalani.
The Ticktay Mountains- the largest mountain range on Catastrophe.
Verneil- a planet that Pete created and was destroyed.
Verneil- Catastrophe’s blue moon that appeared after Clesta’s shattering.
Vontil- a major trading city in Alfur.
The Woods- referred to the outskirts of the City.
Important Terms
Black Book- also known as Pete’s old journal. Pete wrote it, recording important facts about vampires.
Blood Ceremony- when two vampires create a bond. This must happen for reincarnation to be possible. Two vampires, Eternal Mates or not, can perform a Blood Ceremony.
Bond- referred to two species (usually a vampire or werewolf) forming a pair. It usually involves drinking the blood of their chosen partner.
Ceremonial Ring- a ring presented at a Ceremony to a vampress. After the Ceremony is over the vampire wears the ring.
Ceremony- also known as a Blood Ceremony.
Clestival- a holiday on Catastrophe celebrating the formation of Clesta, Catastrophe’s first moon.
Dragon’s Soul- a chain with a charm made from a dragon’s scales and precious metal. It is presented to a dragon’s Master or Mistress. This is the ultimate gift of loyalty a dragon can give.
Eternal Mate- a vampire responsible for turning a mortal or half-mortal into a vampress. As a couple, each vampire is considered to be an Eternal Mate to each other.
Half-Blood/Half Mortal- commonly referred to those that did not transform completely into a vampire. Can be killed even with a Ceremony. When killed, their heart is left behind and can be used to turn a vampire or vampress into a half-mortal.
Immortal- a person who grew up on Catastrophe and cannot be killed. It is unknown how people become immortals, though some can be born immortal by two immortal parents.
Moon Ceremony- when a wolf turns a mortal or half-mortal into a wolf. This can only be done on the night of a full moon.
Mortal- person born on Earth and can be killed.
Phases- emotions that a vampire goes through after the completion of a Ceremony.
Plumeberry- toxic berry. Very dark and resembles a plum. Mainly used to make plumeberry juice, but can be eaten.
Plumeberry Juice- juice made from plumeberries. Very toxic and is considered to be alcohol, especially to vampires and wolves on Catastrophe.
Poison- a natural substance produced by a vampire. I
t can have various affects on a vampress. A vampire will produce poison to numb a vampress or mortal when feeding or during a Ceremony. Color of poison varies from vampire to vampire but is commonly black or clear and depending on the power of the vampire, can sometimes glow. A vampress also produces a very small amount of poison, but will not affect a vampire. Male wolves also have poison, but only enough for one Ceremony per life.
Reincarnation- if a vampire or wolf completes a Ceremony and later dies, it will come back. It will be born an infant, grow, remember, and within a couple of years will return to their original age. They must reunite and complete a Ceremony with their Eternal Mate shortly after so reincarnation is possible again.
Sebastian’s Ball- when Sebastian threw a large party and invited Annabel (Chenille) to Alfur.
A Trial/ Ceremonial Trial- if an Eternal Mate is getting hurt or abused by their vampire, a trial can be conducted. It is also used if a vampress wants a Ceremony with another vampire, for a new Eternal Mate.
Vampire- name for a male vampire, or the species as a whole.
Vampress- a female vampire.
Vampress Poison- another name for plumeberry juice because of its affects on a vampire.
Werewolf- part human that can change to a wolf form; is immortal and needs a Ceremony to become reincarnated.
About the Author
Isabelle Gallo’s eternal love for fantasy inspired her to write Opulent and begin The Opalescent Collection when she was twelve years old, influenced by a multitude of dreams that portrayed a beautiful world - inhabited by characters that brought her dreams to life. Isabelle lives in New York with her family. Born premature, at only one pound, she has overcome countless challenges through love and support from her family and friends.
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