A modest family living in the residential Shorza district of the 3rd ward.
Born Lokil 26th, Zanaeos 1241, and the eldest child of Adalina and Troyle.
Kaidus has deep black hair and brown eyes like his mother.
His appearance is that of a normal boy, yet within his body lies ancient knowledge, skills, and power incomprehensible to the current world.
He retains vivid memories of his previous life, and leaves nothing to chance for those who would endanger him and those he loves.
Although a reticent person, he cannot stand idly by while injustice occurs around him.
He has three birthmarks: two on his chest and one on his back.
Born Zanaeos 1246 the 12thof Kinu, and second child of the Paltos family.
Anise has red hair like her father, but dark brown eyes like her mother.
A cheerful girl who adores her brother, and has a smile that would shame the brightest gems. She is selfish when it comes to her big brother, and aspires to be like him.
Anise enjoys listening to her mother read and enlightening others about her days. Friendly and talkative, she easily gets along with her parent’s acquaintances.
Wife of Troyle Paltos and mother of Kaidus and Anise.
Ran away from home due to a kidnapping incident in her village. Having been saved by Troyle, she had planned to follow him and travel with the Droxxon mercenaries only until she could find a place to live, but eventually fell in love with, and married Troyle.
She is a strong woman, and also the cornerstone of the Paltos family.
Husband of Adalina and father of Kaidus and Anise.
A skillful swordsman of the Formless Blades Style, and former 17th Chair of the Droxxon mercenary. He was being groomed to become the next Mercenary Captain but had to retire from the mercenary life after a life threatening injury during a job. Settled down with Adalina whom he fell in love with over the years she stayed with them.
He is a devoted father who adores his children and loves his wife unconditionally after what he had put her through.
One of the ten branches of the Mercenary guild. The sign known to members of the Droxxon mercenaries is that of an X with an elongated leg, usually portrayed by a spear and a sword.
Captain of the Droxxon Mercenaries, and is one of 10 captains working directly under the Master of the Mercenary guild.
Although named Zikale the Red for his flashy techniques that leaves him covered in blood most of the time, his subordinates and people who know him calls him Zikale the Red: because of his quick temper and lack of decorum.
His skills are tempered via countless life and death situations, and he is a master swordsman in his own right.
Works directly under Captain Zikale as his assistant and bodyguard. A devious but good man who does everything he can to make sure his captain does not overstrain himself.
Close friend of Troyle and Adalina.
York admired Troyle’s abilities when Troyle was still a part of the Mercenaries. Even after Troyle left, his admiration never faded.
Close friend of Troyle and Adalina.
Dalzak and Troyle both joined the mercenaries at the same time. The two became brothers through all their trials together. He was the person who saved Troyle from the near death incident.
A skilled swordsman, he is currently an influential member of the Droxxon Mercenaries.
Friends of Troyle and Adalina.
They are also a married couple, and are still members of the Droxxon mercenaries.
Former member of the Droxxon merc.
Galivia took care of Adalina when Adalina first started following the Droxxon mercenaries. She is like an older sister to Adalina.
She is now married and lives in Kerkhill. No longer a member of the Droxxon Mercs.
Friend of Troyle and Adalina.
A member of the Droxxon mercenary.
A mischievous young man who is also a member of the Droxxon mercenaries.
Current King of Ferrent. Lives in the palace within the 13th ward.
One of the Great Houses of the 11th ward.
Sigil is a helmet and a sword. Banner is a black banner with a White helmet and red sword.
An old man, and one of three Lord Knights: Royal commander of the knights in ward 11, and Lord Knight serving directly under king Sarjace J. Roulus Dalzon.
Lord Gelrin is also a Raezil spellblade, and Head of the Ferrent Spellblades. Even though a person of great status, he is a stalwart and honorable man who puts others before him. Biased towards Kaidus, and believes that the child is something much more than what he can perceive.
Sword instructor of the Ravon Manor, and Lord Gelrin’s only son.
Lord Huin is the husband of Lady Kellian, and father of Vion and Naleen. He is a man of ability and merit.
Huin’s wife, and formerly Kellian Halsond. She is Mother of Vion and Naleen.
Kellian is reasonable and logical, whereas her husband is flippant and carefree.
Lord Gelrin’s grandson, and Huin and Kellian’s son.
A very proud person, Vion holds both his father and grandfather in extremely high esteem for their accomplishments. He is currently a squire to Sir Horan, working his way to become a knight.
Lord Gelrin’s granddaughter, and Huin and Kellian’s daughter.
A willful girl with a strong sense of justice.
Naleen admires her father, but takes her grandfather’s words and views to heart. She strives to follow in her honorable grandfather’s footsteps and become a worthy person of the Ravon name.
A Noble house of the 11th ward.
Sigil is a crescent moon half submerged in three lines of waves. Banner is a silver crescent moon and golden waves on a cerulean background.
A noble in the 11th ward, and Troyle’s employer.
Lord Varath is a handsome and cunning man who elevated his household to its current position of wealth from low nobility. Alzin Varath hides his true nature of being a devious schemer, but it comes out whenever something that interested him comes into his purview.
Lord Alzin’s wife, and a perfect complement to his devious nature.
Beautiful and elegant, she has a silver tongue that brushed away all her suitors before finding her match in her husband. She loves to gossip, and uses it as a form of intelligence gathering to stay up to date with current events. A loving mother of three, and as much of a schemer as her husband
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Eldest son, and firstborn of the Varath household.
Larant is a sharp person like his mother and father, but lacks their cunning. A genuine person, he is the first child in a few generations of the Varath family to have awoken with proficient magical powers. He is currently a student at Zorin Academy.
Second child, and eldest daughter of the Varath House.
Like a carbon copy of her mother, she has inherited her mother’s beauty along with the sharp tongue and cleverness.
Third child, and youngest daughter of Alzin and Reanne.
A timid girl who’s maturity is beyond her years. Although her shyness projects an image of an ordinary ignorant child, she understands much of surroundings. She knows what she wants, and she works hard for a chance to grasp at it.
A wealthy family in the Dryva District of the 3rd ward.
A wealthy jewelry salesman. Father of Celene and Naran.
A business man who understands the risks that comes with wealth. Although wealthy, he tries to keep his family from the dangers of plutocracy, and recognizes that money cannot solve everything as was the deal with his son’s previous situation.
Loving wife of Joral, and mother of Celene and Naran.
An understanding woman who puts her family’s problem before herself.
Eldest child of Mayley and Joral.
Crippled after a brutal beating by a pack of malicious boys. He had since been healed.
Daughter of Joral and Mayley Valnur.
A normally cheerful girl, but stubborn and equipped with a high sense of morals. She refuses to let the past dictate what she can do when it concerns those who she cares about.
An organization of elite mages.
The Mystiks guild is the leading authority in all things magic within Ferrent. Beyond the scope of an organization designed for the eradication of malicious mages, the Mystiks guild holds all authority in magical constructs that are used by those who can afford them, and regulates any and all magic facilities within Ferrent.
The Mystiks Guild consists of three separate branches, each in one of Ferrent’s three noble wards. Their symbol is that of a Burning hand.
Leader of the 11th Ward Branch.
A school within the 11th ward for mages.
An eccentric old man with a conflicted past.
He is the headmaster of 11th ward’s Zorin Academy and the only mage of Malizur rank within Ferrent. Not much is known about him besides that he fought during the last war and is one of the most powerful mages alive. Although a retired member of the Mystiks guild, Nylen is an influential person within Darsus and holds considerable pull when it comes to matters pertaining to magic.
He has devoted a greater part of his life to combat the ideals of rogue mages.
Currently missing his left hand due to an “unfortunate” incident.
Master of subjugations class.
Master of Arkane studies.
Master of summoning class.
A master at the academy.
A master at the academy. In charge of admissions.
Head librarian and also the teacher for intermediate incantations
A young man from the Klivus house of the 11th ward.
Humble and friendly towards others, he is the first in four generations of his family to be gifted with magic. Being of low nobility, Mirat is diligent in his studies with the hopes of bringing honor and elevating his family name.
A young man of the Zeille house in the 11th ward.
Hard headed and dislikable, but loyal to those who gets to know him. Jorva’s abilities are neither lacking nor are they overwhelming; he sits comfortably like many of the other students attending Zorin academy.
A young woman who is devotedly loyal to her friends.
Overshadowed by her best friend, Lisin falls short of being exceptional in other people’s eyes. Yet, she is a skilled mage above many in her own years. Her nature does not covet publicity, opting to cheer from the sidelines.
The Emerald Princess. From a long line of mages, she is one of the most promising student within Zorin academy. Even though gifted with talent, she does not allow her abilities to stagnate by working hard to overcome obstacles that cannot be climbed with talent alone.
When Kaidus was a member of the council.
1st chair of the council, 6th year student.
2nd chair, 6th year student.
3rd chair, 6th year student.
4th chair, 6th year student.
5th chair, 5th year student.
6th chair, 4th year student.
An organization working behind the scenes of all Seven Continents. Their objectives are unknown to the world, only that they sow discord and bring about death and destruction wherever they touch.
The Organization dates back to beyond the last war.
Tal’hrus operates with a leader and seven masters under that leader.
The Leader of Tal’hrus.
An enigmatic old man who commands through fear and unimaginable power, added with a calculating mind that is once again trying to bring the world to its knees.
The mysterious old man seems to have some ties with Nylen, the headmaster of Zorin Academy.
One of seven masters.
One of seven masters.
One of seven masters.
One of seven masters.
One of seven masters.
One of seven masters.
One of seven masters. Was in charge of Darsus. Deceased.
A wealthy man living in the Dryva district of the 3rd ward.
Son of Kalwun Heldeins. One of four boys who had the misfortune of engaging against Kaidus.
Lord Gelrin Ravon’s Adjutant and the right hand of Lord Huin.
Horan is a Rujal spellblade, and an accomplished knight. Although somewhat arrogant, he knows when to hold his tongue in order to not step out of his station.
A knight in the employ of Lord Gelrin Ravon.
A Clever man who’s mind is as sharp as his sword. Thirn respects the Lord Knight Commander deeply and obeys unequivocally.
A young spellblade directly under the tutelage of Lord Gelrin Ravon.
He is arrogant because of his skills, but understands that many out there are beyond his abilities, and knows to tread lightly.
A Noble from the 12th ward, and a retired knight.
Also an old friend of Lord Gelrin Ravon. Friendly and garrulous, the old man retains much of his techniques from his days as a knight although his physical abilities have waned over the years.
Owner of the bookstore ‘Tales Corner’.
A man in his early 50’s, and the first person to let Kaidus borrow from his store.
Mr. Genum’s book merchant who travels Darsus.
The traveling merchant who hired Troyle as a caravan guard from Hilthu.
His true identity is that of a founding member of the League of the Feathered Hats.