by Y. M. Roger
Sila – (pronounced “see-lah” – meaning reunion) Name of the one guard on his personal Black Guard detail that Rafal trusts. Sila is of mixed heritage, but verbally claims the Crimson as dominant. Sila’s altre is a Midnight Chestryl named Hiroto. Sila Didas.
Starshine – Pronounced accordingly. Term equivalent to earth’s sunshine. Also the familiar moniker of Eieshen Yutherianis’s altre, a green-billed monarchic.
Süleiman – (pronounced “soo-li-ā-mon” – meaning peace or peaceable) Middle brother of Khitam Sadid who visibly relinquished his claim to the throne by declining younger brother Khitam’s challenge to such after their eldest brother, Ilkin, died in a mysterious fall – it was rumored that Süleiman joined a reclusive religious order and has had no contact with the royal palace or his brother, Khitam, since Ilkin’s death.
Tajna – (pronounced “tīh-də” – meaning secret or mystery) Teymen Tajna Q’ynnto in Rafal’s Black Guard. Tajna and Sila are the two males in a jedandva union (two males/one female) with Nyrfentyl. Tajna’s altre is a sheltanock with the familiar moniker of Gece.
Tazirr – (pronounced “tuh-zhur” – meaning bloodhound or bloodtracker) Huntmaster for Prince Hondo Sadid. Tazirr’s altre is a spiked zehirakre named Neşeli. Tazirr Rhonterhion.
Tempt – (no meaning) Familiar moniker of Unisha’s altre: a rare reticulated hantung that is also unusually male in contrast to Unisha being female.
Umiko – (pronounced “ū-mē-kō” – meaning child of the sea) Hidden immature and extremely docile twin of Hamako – Umiko grew to maturity on an isolated island to avoid any controversy as to who was to wear the crown of Empress. Umiko’s dragoness altre – and Empress upon the murder of Hamako and the remainder of the Royal Family [see Speciatic Cleansing] – was Patu. Umiko was the mamere of Junko Daria.
Unisha – (pronounced “yū-nēsh-ə” – meaning sworn or under oath) Youngest recruit into Prince Hondo Sadid’s Red Guard and the only female to make selection into the Somdech’s personal guard. She hales from the Barrens which are the furthest and least populated of the lands under the Prince’s rule. Teymen Unisha Falcrost. Unisha’s altre is a reticulated hantung named Tempt who is unusually male.
Vacker Starkrygg – (name pronounced ”vah-kā star-krēg) Ruler of the Onteerian Federation of Worlds with whom Prime Magistrate Rafal Sadid was in negotiations onboard the neutral ICT. High Premier Vacker Starkrygg
Verisse – (pronounced “vār-ees-ay”) Oldest female on Prince Hondo’s Red Guard. Verisse’s beast is a medium-build wartrige, and she is mated to the volatile Ornico.
Westrungis – (pronounced “wes-trən-gēs) Senior Captain among the ICT shuttle crew ranks – assigned the night (with respect to Bohrea Cardinal Proper Time) shuttle runs at his request due to his beast’s nocturnal nature. His beast is a pahlgryst. Commander Bahlilik Westrungis
Yearlan – (pronounced “yeer-luhn”) Personal attendant and steward to Prince Hondo and Somdech Shelvana Sadid (and their sons). His altre is a rare spotted lechtneu named Shadow. Yearlan Wakahisa (last name means forever young).
Zeki – (prounounced “zē-kē” – meaning intelligent or bright) Familiar moniker of Gnysue Bweldon’s altre, a thaintarr.
About the Author
A retired high school teacher who takes advantage of characters, stories, and worlds she created when she was still working full time, she currently enjoys putting those imaginings to paper. A wife and mother of three – one still at home, two away at school – she enjoys teaching part time as needed and, perhaps, expanding the arms of their family just a little further.
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