by Tom Lloyd
Aracnan – Deceased Demi-God, first son of Death
Ardela – Farlan devotee of the Lady, Legana’s companion
Arek, General Kontor – Menin general, commander of the Fourth Army
Aryn Bwr – Battle name of the last Elven king, who led their rebellion against the Gods. His true name has been excised from history
Ashain, Coternin – Narkang mage
Azaer – A shadow
Bahl – Deceased Lord of the Farlan; Chosen of Nartis before Lord Isak
Belarannar – Goddess of the Earth, member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon, once patron of the Vukotic tribe
Bessarei, General Saraventole – General of the Narkang Kingsguard
Beyn, Ignas – Deceased member of the Brotherhood
Bissen – Mage in the employ of Natai Escral, Duchess of Byora
Carasay, Sir Cerse – Colonel of the Tirah Palace Guard Legions
Carel (Carelfolden), Marshal Betyn – Farlan nobleman, mentor, friend and former commander of Lord Isak’s Personal Guard
Cedei, Herred – Member of the Brotherhood
Celao, Lord – Litse white-eye, Chosen of Ilit and ruler of the Ismess quarter of the Circle City
Cerrat, Jeco – Legion Chaplain of the Ghosts, raised directly from novitiacy by the posthumous order of Lord Bahl
Certinse, Knight-Cardinal Horel – Commander of the Knights of the Temples, younger brother of Suzerain Tildek, Farlan by birth
Certinse, High Cardinal Varn – Deceased Farlan cleric. Third son of the Tildek Suzerainty, younger brother of Suzerain Tildek, Knight-Cardinal Certinse and Duchess Lomin
Certinse, Duke Karlat – Deceased Farlan nobleman, former ruler of Lomin, nephew of Suzerain Tildek
Cetarn, Shile – Deceased mage from Narkang
Chaist, Duke – Ruler of Embere, Member of the Knights of the Temples
Coran – Deceased white-eye bodyguard of King Emin Thonal of Narkang
Cotterin, Suzerain Piranei – Narkang nobleman
Dacan, Priesan – Vanach Commissar of the Fifth Enlightenment and member of the ruling Sanctum
Daima – A witch of Llehden
Daken, General (the Mad Axe) – White-eye from Canar Fell, a General of the Narkang Army and Marshal of Inchets, aligned to the Litania the Trickster, an Aspect of Larat
Danva, Suzerain Woral – Deceased Farlan nobleman, suzerain-in-regent for his infant nephew
Danva, Suzerain Wattan – Farlan nobleman, son of Woral Danva
Darass, Prefect Shor – Vanach Commissar of the Fifth Enlightenment and, Overseer of Toristern Settlement
Dashain (Dash) – Second-in-command of the Brotherhood
Dass – Carastar mercenary
Dassai, Marshal Canerin – Narkang nobleman and colonel of the Green Scarves
Death – Chief of the Gods and head of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon
Dechem – Chetse champion from the Eastern Desert
Dedessen – A minor daemon
Derager, Gavai – Wife of a Byoran wine merchant, a Farlan agent
Derager, Lell – Wine merchant from Byora and Farlan agent
Derenin, Suzerain – Narkang nobleman, lord of Moorview Castle
Derral, Captain Kinen – Soldier from the Circle City, member of the Knights of the Temples
Dev, General Chate – Chetse general and Commander of the Ten Thousand
Doranei, Ashin – A member of the Brotherhood
Dorom, Colonel – A Menin officer
Ebarn, Fei – A battle-mage from Narkang
Echer, High Cardinal – Deceased Farlan cleric and leader of the cardinal branch of the Cult of Nartis
Ehla – The name Lord Isak is permitted to use for the witch of Llehden
Eleil, Cardinal Luth – Deceased priest of Ilit from Ismess, member of the Knights of the Temples, former head of the Serian in the Circle City, then deputy of the Devout Congress
Endine, Tomal – Narkang mage in the employ of King Emin
Escral, Duchess Natai – Ruler of the Byora quarter of the Circle City
Escral, Duke Ganas – Deceased husband of Natai Escral
Etesia – Goddess of Lust, one of the three linked Goddesses – with Triena, Goddess of Romantic Love, and Kantay, Goddess of Longing – who together cover all the aspects of love
Farlan, Prince Kasi – Farlan prince during the Great War, in whose image white-eyes were created and after whom the lesser moon was named
Farray, Sepesian – Vanach Commissar of the Fourth Enlightenment
Fate – Deceased Goddess of Luck, also known as the Lady, killed by Aracnan
Fernal – a Demi-God living in Llehden, son of Nartis and nominated by Isak to be his successor as Lord of the Farlan
Fershin, Horman – Farlan wagon-driver, father to Lord Isak
Firnin, Camba – Specialist mage from Narkang
Firrin – A member of the Brotherhood
Fordan, Suzerain Leren – Farlan nobleman, died at the Battle of Chir Plains
Fordan, Suzerain Karad – Farlan nobleman, son of Leren Fordan
Forrow, Ame – A member of the Brotherhood and Coran’s replacement as King Emin’s bodyguard
Frost – Nickname of a Menin nobleman
Fynner, Chaplain – Priest of Nartis from Lomin and chaplain of the Knights of the Temples
Galasara – Elven poet from before the Great War
Garalden, Sergeant – Soldier in charge of a squad in King Emin’s Narkang Army.
Garash, High Priest Kel – Priest of Belarannar from Narkang, member of the Knights of the Temples and head of the Devout Congress
Gaur, General – Beastman warrior from the Waste, former commander of the Third Army and most trusted aide of the former Menin lord
Genedel – A dragon
Gesh – Litse white eye, Chosen of Ilit and Krann to Lord Celao, First Guardian of the Library of Seasons
Gittin, Colonel – Officer of the Knights of the Temples from Mustet
Gort, General Jebehl – Deceased general of the Knights of the Temples and member of its ruling council
Govin, Keyt – Menin mage, adept of Larat and part of Larim’s coterie
Grast, Deverk – Infamous former Lord of the Menin
Grisat – Mercenary-turned-penitent of Ushull in the Circle City
Haysh (The Steel Dancer) – Aspect of Karkarn, one of several Aspects linked to a specific style of fighting taught in training temples prevalent among the Menin
Hesh, Isalail – Litse boy, son of a carpenter in Byora
Hirta – Female member of the Brotherhood
Holtai, Tasseran – Narkang mage and scryer
Horotain, Priesan – Vanach Commissar of the Fifth Enlightenment and member of the Sanctum
Horshen, Commissar – Vanach commissar of the Second Enlightenment
Hulf – Dog belonging to Isak
Ifarana – Goddess of Life and once member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon until falling at the Last Battle
Ileil, Child Soisa – Litse inhabitant of Byora and follower of Ruhen
Ilit – God of the Wind, patron of the Litse tribe and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon
Ilumene – A former member of the Brotherhood, now disciple of Azaer
Introl, Tila – Deceased Farlan political advisor to the Lords Isak and Fernal; fiancée of Count Vesna
Isak – Deceased white-eye, former Lord of the Farlan, Duke of Tirah and Chosen of Nartis
Istelian, Child – Byoran member of Ruhen’s Children
Jachen, (Major Jachen Ansayl) – Commander of Lord Isak’s personal guard, former mercenary
Jackdaw (Prior Corci) – Former monk of Vellern
Jailer of the Dark – Dragon that fought the Gods during the Age of Myths and lost. Too powerful for them to completely kill, it was chained to the doorway to Death’s throne room on the lower slope of Ghain
Jeil – Farlan ranger assigned to Lord Isak’s Personal Guard
Jesters, the – Fou
r brothers, sons of Death, all Demi-Gods and Raylin mercenaries
Kadin, Major Sessero – Officer of the Knights of the Temples
Kantay – Goddess of Longing, one of the linked Goddesses – with Etesia, Goddess of Lust and Triena, Goddess of Romantic Love – who together cover all the aspects of love, sometimes referred to as Queen of the Unrequited
Kao – Berserker Aspect of Karkarn
Karkarn – God of War, patron of the Menin tribe and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon
Kayel, Sergeant Hener – The alias used by Ilumene in the Circle City
Kervar, Quartermaster-General Pelay – Farlan Quartermaster-General of the Farlan Army
Kestis, Commissar – Vanach Commissar of the Third Enlightenment
Kirl, Horsemistress Lay – Deceased Menin auxiliary, attached to the Cheme Third Legion
Kitar – Goddess of Harvest and Fertility, member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon
Kosotern, Captain – Member of the Knights of the Temples from Mustet
Koteer – Demi-God and eldest brother of the Jesters, a son of Death
Lahk, General – Farlan white-eye, commander of the forces in Tirah and a marshal of the Tirah-Tebran border district
Larassa – Deceased Farlan caravan driver, mother of Isak Stormcaller
Larat – God of Magic & Manipulation, member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon
Larim, Lord Shotein – Menin white eye mage, Lord of the Hidden Tower and Chosen of Larat Legana– Farlan Mortal-Aspect of the Lady, formerly a devotee and former agent of Chief Steward LesarlLehm, Suzerain Preter – Farlan nobleman
Lesarl, Chief Steward Fordan – Principal advisor to the Lord of the Farlan Leshi – Farlan Ascetite soldier, attached to Lord Isak’s Personal GuardLitania (the Trickster) – Aspect of Larat
Lomin, Duchess Feya – Deceased Farlan noblewoman, wife of Koren Lomin, mother to Duke Karlat Certinse, sister to Cardinal Certinse, Knight-Cardinal Certinse and Suzerain Tildek
Lomin, Duke Koren – Deceased Farlan nobleman and former ruler of Lomin
Lomin, Duke Belir Ankremer – Farlan nobleman and ruler of Lomin, bastard of the previous duke
Lopir, General – Narkang general
Luerce – Byoran, first among Ruhen’s Children
Macove, Count Perel – Farlan nobleman and member of the Brethren of the Sacred Teachings
Malich, Cheliss – Deceased mage from Embere who led the expedition to Castle Keriabral, father of Cordein Malich and tutor to Morghien
Malich, Cordein – Deceased necromancer from Embere
Maram Boatman – The mysterious entity that patrols the River Maram between Ghain and the home of daemons, Ghenna
Marn (ab Codor ab Veir) – A Harlequin
Mekir, Count Terman – Farlan nobleman from Lomin
Menax, Sergeant – Menin sergeant commanding Amber’s guards
Mihn (ab Netren ab Felith) – Failed Harlequin, now Lord Isak’s bodyguard and dubbed ‘The Grave Thief’ by the witch of Llehden
Morghien – A drifter of Embere descent, known as the man of many spirits
Nai – Former acolyte to the deceased necromancer Isherin Purn
Nartis – God of the Night, Storms and Hunters. Patron of the Farlan tribe and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon
Nostil, Prince Velere – Aryn Bwr’s heir, first owner of the Skull of Ruling, assassinated during the Great War
Nyphal – Goddess of Travellers
Osir, High Priest Beras – High Priest of Death and member of the Ruling Council of the Knights of the Temples
Ozhern – Undead mercenary, leader of the Legion of the Damned
Peness – Mage from the Byora quarter of the Circle City
Perforren, Captain Halier – Farlan officer of the Knights of the Temples, aide to the Knight-Cardinal
Pettir, Swordmaster Korpel – Farlan soldier who succeeded Swordmaster Kerin as Commander of the Swordmasters and Knight-Defender of Tirah
Purn, Isherin – Deceased Menin necromancer, once apprenticed to Cordein Malich
Rojak – Deceased minstrel originally from Embere who died in Scree only to reappear in Venn’s shadow, first among Azaer’s disciples
Ruhen – The name taken by Azaer as a mortal
Saranay – Agent of Ilumene’s and servant of Azaer
Saroc, Suzerain Fir – Farlan nobleman and member of the Brethren of the Sacred Teachings
Saroc, Scion Intonay – Farlan nobleman, teenage heir of Suzerain Saroc
Sebe (Sebetin) – Deceased member of the Brotherhood, also the name Isak uses when in Vanach
Sechach, High Priest Usech – High Priest of Tsatach and member of the Ruling Council of the Knights of the Temples
Seliasei – Minor Aspect of Vasle that now inhabits Morghien
Shanas – Young devotee of the Lady from south of Aroth
Shanatin, Witchfinder Otei – Member of the Knights of the Temples from Akell and servant of Azaer
Shinir – Farlan Ascetite agent attached to Lord Isak’s Personal Guard
Shotir – God of Healing and Forgiveness.
Soldier, the – One of the five Aspects of Death known as the Reapers
Sorolis, Priesan Estess – Vanach Commissar of the Fifth Enlightenment, Anointed First of the Sanctum and effective ruler of Vanach
Sourl, Cardinal – Ruler of the Akell quarter of the Circle City and member of Ruling Council the Knights of the Temples
Scion Kohrad – Deceased Menin white-eye, son of the former lord
Duke – Menin white-eye, former Lord of the Menin
Marsay – stillborn younger sister of Major Amber
Tachan, Captain Choes – Member of the Knights of the Temples originally from Lochet
Tebran, Suzerain Kehed – Deceased Farlan nobleman
Tebran, Scion Pannar – Farlan nobleman, son of Kehed Tebran
Thonal, King Emin – King of Narkang and the Three Cities
Thonal, Gennay – Deceased elder sister of King Emin
Thonal, Queen Oterness – Queen of Narkang and the Three Cities
Thonal, Prince Sebetin – Son of King Emin and Queen Oterness
Tillen, Captain – Officer of the Knights of the Temples
Timonas, Sergeant – Witchfinder of the Knights of the Temples from Akell
Tiniq – Farlan ranger and General Lahk’s twin brother, member of Lord Isak’s personal guard
Torl, Suzerain Karn – Farlan nobleman and member of the Brethren of the Sacred Teachings
Tremal, Harlo – Member of the Brotherhood
Triena – Goddess of Romantic Love and Fidelity, one of the three linked Goddesses – with Etesia, Goddess of Lust and Kantay, Goddess of Longing – who together cover all the aspects of love
Tsatach – God of Fire and the Sun, patron of the Chetse tribe and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon
Vasle – God of Rivers and Inland Seas
Veil, Arin – Member of the Brotherhood
Vener, General Telith – Member of the Knights of the Temples and ruler of Raland
Venn (ab Teier ab Pirc) – Former Harlequin, now disciple of Azaer
Verliq, Arasay – Celebrated mage and academic, killed by the last Menin lord
Vesna, Evanelial – Farlan soldier and Mortal-Aspect of Karkarn called the Iron General, once Count of Anvee
Vrerr, Duke Sarole – Ruler of Tor Milist
Vres, Heser – Village headman in Tarafain
Vrest – God of the Beasts and member of the Upper Circle of the Pantheon, formerly an Aspect of Veren before Veren’s death
Vrill, Duke Anote – Menin white-eye general
Vukotic, Princess Araia – Second of the Vukotic children, cursed with vampirism after the Last Battle
Vukotic, Price Feneyaz – Third of the Vukotic children, cursed with vampirism after the Last Battle
Vukotic, Prince Koezh – Ruler of the Vukotic tribe, cursed with vampirism after the Last Battle
Vukotic
, King Manayaz – Former ruler of the Vukotic tribe and ally of Aryn Bwr who died during the Great War
Vukotic, Prince Vorizh – Fourth of the Vukotic children, cursed with vampirism after the Last Battle and subsequently driven insane
Vukotic, Princess Zhia – Youngest of the Vukotic family, cursed with vampirism after the Last Battle
Wentersorn, Edelay – Mercenary battle-mage from Akell
Wither Queen, the – One of the five Aspects of Death known as the Reapers
Xeliath – Deceased Yeetatchen white-eye intended to be Isak’s queen, who had the Skull of Dreams fused to her hand
Yokar, Commissar – Vanach Commissar of the First Enlightenment
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