De- Feathered wings, much like angel wings.
Ka-butterfly wings
People:
Juhan’tr et Chentq—Eleyi. Dark hair and eyes, green, jewel toned dragonfly wings. Twin of Chosi. Where Chosi pushes the Eleyi way, Juhan embraces it completely. A talented psychic, he hides his strength. Taken by the Yalten, and bought by Sadiene Renult-Harvine.
Chosi’le et Chentq—Eleyi. Pale, with white hair and light eyes, translucent moth wings. Twin of Juhan. She is argumentative and temperamental, and often fights. Taken by the Yalten, and bought by Henri Argot. Also called Brielle.
Argot Jakta:
Henri Argot--Pente native, a young ja owner shaking utheArena circut. Dark brown skin, golden hair cut shortand severe, sky blue eyes. Ruthless and emotionless.
Catelyn—pet Eleyi of Henri Argot. Informs on other slaves. Holds a special grudge against Chosi.
Hintu--a dark gray draken.
Jemes--Sinese. Humanioid race, with ink black skin, pale blue eyes, and black silk hair. A slave in the jakta bound for service
Kevan—Pente. A gladiator chosen to train Jemes. Lover of Kristoff.
Krato--the beatmast for the Argot jakta. Pente.
Kristoff—Pente. Assigned to mentor and train Chosi after the auction. He is a mix of brutality and caring, and he devises a plan to keep Chosi alive.
Meinia--a blue-black draken. Within the clutch, he is the most hostile and distrustful.
Miwya—the big black draken. The oldest and largest draken, and first to trust Chosi.
Natsu--a small grayish female draken.
Petyr’re—Eleyi. Bat-winged. Marked as fodder.
Prator Argot—brother of Henri, his second in command at the jakta. Vicious and brutal.
Primus—the gladiator trainer at the Argot jakta.
Sora--a speckled gray draken.
Xtan--Yalten. One of the slavers who stole Chosi.
Sadiene Harvine’s Household:
Sadiene Renult-Harvine—Human native to New Earth. The spoiled daughter of an IPS senator. Owner for Juhan, with a mad plan to achieve Eleyi rights. Commonly called Sadi.
Brando Miltar--Senator Harvine’s head of security. Young for his post, he was promoted after rescuing Sadi from kidnappers. Native of New Earth.
Danick Renult-Harvine—Human. long time sitting Senator from New Earth. Staunch supporter of Eleyi rights, known for his abolitionist views.
Janelle--the severe medic for the Argot jakta. Thin, sharp featured, she knows more about the jakta than most.
Larkin--the chief of staff for Senator Harvine. A small, bald man ruled by logic and the need to protect the Senator.
Tinnex Watson--the personal bodyguard to Sadi Renult.
Zoelle Renult--the younger daughter of Dannick Harvine-Renulte, of New Earth.
Others:
Deevid—Pente. Retired gladiator, now a weapons dealer.
Fendra’de--Eleyi. A whore of Cenktari. Her wings have been burned away during the volcanic explosion.
Jereth Romeil--Pente. A senator in the IPS.
Kel’taen--Senator from Mar’et.
Kendal--the male prostitute who serves Tali.
Madam Tali--a Jentar madam. Emancipated. Rules on Cenktari.
Xtenanya--a Yalten slaver queen.
Zeke Pallen--Pente. Arena manager.
Places:
Eleyiar—the home world of Eleyi. A water bound world, with ancient sentient trees. The Eleyi live in the treetops, in small clusters.
Interplantary Alliance—the alliance of planets and star systems that rule the universe.
Pente—a desert planet given to entertainment. Renowned for it’s blood sport.
Ariede—The seat of the Interplanetary Senate, it is a place of wealth and influence and fraught with politics.
Bterean Empire--a planet ruled by a single emperor. Lush and verdant, it is populated bya long lived race.
Cenktari--a volcanic planet. Called the Scarlet Stain, it’s a planet given to prostitution. Not a part of the Interplanetary Alliance, it is a place of depravity and largely ignored by the IPS.
Ceren--a minor IPS system. Settled by a small race of aliens, fragile and delicate appearing. A system with very little political influence in the IPS.
Crathia--a out rim planet, inhabited by a brutal race of humanoid creatures. Although a member of the Alliance, Crathia maintains isolation and many sell themselves into military service or jakta’s for the chance to fight.
Eckon 2—a member of the Interplanetary Alliance. Neighbor to Renlarte.
Faculatas--one of Spiro’s moons. Unlike it’s planet, Faculatas is habitable, and the seat of education across the Alliance--home of bordering schools and universities, as well as the elite Academy.
Geurin--a planet used by slavers for auctions. Anything can be bought on Geruin--an army, or a queen.
Hubri--the capital of Pente.
Ludie--a swamp world. Populated by a reptilian race, hairless with a thick scaly skin and slited cat eyes. Traditionally a silent, dangerous race.
Luern System--a minor IPS system.
Mar’et--a minor IPA planet valuable for trade and location along the space routes.
New Earth—settled by human refugees when Earth was overwhelmed by it’s population and pestilence.
Renlarte--member of the Interplanetary Alliance. A hostile planet. Known for their undefeated military and the refusal to allow Others on their planet. The Renlarte are a psychic race whose gifts fade as they go through puberty. The adults are androgynous.
Sine--a small life sustaining planet with twin suns. It holds no sway in the IPA, but is protected by law.
Yalten—a wet jungle planet inhabited by an insect race.
Terms and Races:
Beastboy—the slaves dedicated to training and caring for the wild beasts in a jakta.
Centuriad—the Century of Peace celebration, hosted by the IPS.
Ceruia--a small race of creatures who specailze in beauty and appearance. Renowned for design and cosmetic skills.
Common—the language used across the IPA.
Consuls--the three child rulers of the Renlarte who rely on their psychic skills to rule. They are called by their office titles: Zentra, Tentra, Kentra.
Cybertulres—the vidfeeds that report gossip and news.
Draken--native of Pente, a creature of smoke and fire. Psychic abilities often make them seem incorporeal. Live in large nests and families, in the mountains.
Eleyain—the language of the Eleyi people, mostly telepathic.
Eleyi--the race of winged pacifists who inhabit Eleyiar. Human ancestors.
Emancipation—when a slave, typically in a jakta or brothel, earns their freedom through patron gifts.
Fodder—the name for slaves who will die in the arena, used to bait the crowd and prolong matches.
Holostim--a simulated situation used for training.
Honored Dead--the name given to glads bound to an upcoming arena match.
Hukron--Native of Secion 83. Scaly, spiked quadruple reptile. A natural paralyzing venom coats the spikes and teeth.
Hurkya—a long staffed weapon with a curved hook.
Imperium--a strategy game of army, politicians and Emperor, popular within the aristocracy.
Jakta—the personally owned gladiator training houses and stables. A respectable jakta will also house beasts for arena matches.
Ja—the title given to the owner of a jakta
Keechei--a liquor made on Pente, distilled from a rare desert flower.
Kuduva--a martial arts used by cage fighters on Pente. Savage and difficult to learn, relies heavily on methodical forms and the ability to weave them together
Leen—the personal deep space craft of Sadi Renult.
Lemils—a plant native to Eleyi. Staple food for the Eleyi.
lynn oil--native of Eleyiar. The sweet oil produced by the bitter lynn fruit. Commonly used in cooking in ethnic dishes.
Myeteran--a bug eyed race.
Other—name given to any race other than your own. I.E. Yalten and Pente are Other to Eleyi.
Others--a term used for alien races not your own.
Patrons--people who bet the most, and invest in their favorite jaktas in exchange for privileges and access to gladiators.
Pentese--language native to Pente.
Premtha—large, vicious wild cats. Lives in large prides, led by a female.
Prime Director--the supreme leader of the Renlarte.
Producers--the ruling body on Pente.
Sevenday—a IPS standard week.
Speak—when a Eleyi communicates telepathically.
Taken—the term for Eleyi who are captured and sold into slavery.
Tryen Curso--a strong blue liquor. Enhances emotion.
Wilding--an untamed gladiator or beast used in the arena
About the Author
Nazarea Andrews is an avid reader and tends to write the stories she wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She lives in south Georgia with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog.
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