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Hamly:An old man used by Brelg to perform odd jobs around the inn. Former sergeant in the Zodrian Guard. Grandfather of Flair. The man who trained Brelg.

Hindle:Blacksmith’s apprentice in the town of Quay.

Jasper:An old tinker and tradesman who travels amongst the villages in the south of the kingdom of Zodra providing goods and services to the people. An alias for Ader.

Kael Brelgson:The eldest son of Brelg, an innkeeper in the small town of Kelky.

Kelky:A small village in the southernmost part of the kingdom of Zodra. Kelky’s location has made it a forgotten outpost of the great kingdom.

Macin of Zodra: Current king of Zodra. Father of Manfir.

Manfir of Zodra:The prince heir to the throne of the mightiest nation in all the world.

Nyven (Jilk & Trawney):Cattlemen from the Zodrian town of Trimble.

Rin: The son of Jasper the tinker. Rin is a silent and expressionless man. Rin is an alias used by Manfir.

Tay:Rindoran noblewoman married to Macin of Zodra. Manfir’s mother. She has passed away.

Udas (The Hero of Rimdar Pass): A Zodrian colonel in command of the supply lines of the Zodrian army (The Guard).

Wynard:A general in the Guard. Zodrian commander of the cavalry corps.

Yanwin:Kael and Aemmon’s mother who passed away many seasons ago.

ELVES AND GREY ELVES

Luxlor: Kingdom of Grey Elves set in the heart of the Southern Nagur Forest. Luxlor is a secluded and isolated kingdom.

Chani:Commander of the Grey Elf army.

Diom:Grey Elf soldier in charge of the bridge over the Efer River set in the heart of the Nagur Wood.

Eidyn Valpreux:Grey Elf heir to the throne of Luxlor. Accomplished soldier and officer in the Grey Elf Army. Friend and cousin to Kael.

Eirtwin Admir:Queen of the Grey Elves of Luxlor. Wife of King Leinor Valpreux. Mother of Eidyn Valpreux. Kael’s aunt.

Leinor Valpreux:King of the Grey Elves of the Kingdom of Luxlor. Husband to Eirtwin Admir, Queen of the Grey Elves. Father of Eidyn Valpreux.

Paerrow Admir:Nobleman in the court of King Leinor in Luxlor. Paerrow often represents the voice of the Grey Elf people in the confines of the king’s court.

Teeg Cin Fair:Old nobleman of the court of King Leinor in Luxlor. Friend of Brelg of Kelky. Master of Spies. Master of disguise.

KELTARAN GIANTS

Keltar:City and surrounding lands set within the steep peaks of the Zorim Mountains. Keltar is inhabited by a race of people known for their extraordinary size and heartiness. At war with Ulrog invaders from the north and in a centuries long blood feud with the Zodrian kingdom.

The Anvil:The military of the Keltaran Empire. All men past a certain age are members of the Anvil.

Fenrel Stormbreaker: Captain of the Kings Guard in Keltar. Heir to the throne now that his brother has been exiled.

Grannak Stormbreaker:King of the Keltaran people.

Granu Stormbreaker:Exiled prince of the mountain kingdom of Keltar. Son of Grannak Stormbreaker. Brother of Fenrel Stormbreaker. Chief Abbott of the Monastery of Awoi.

Gretcha:An ancient princess of the Zodrian kingdom. She was born unusually large and grew to a giant stature. Her father first kept her locked up, then banished her from the kingdom.

Hrafnu:The son of Gretcha and the Seraph Awoi. He is the father of the giant Keltaran race.

Netur:Eldest son of Hrafnu and Uttren of Keltar.

Olith Stormbreaker:Brother of King Grannak.Commander of the Keltaran army, the Anvil.

Order of Awoi:A religious order of monks dedicated to the ways of the Seraph Awoi. The monks of the order are known for their peace and compassion but are equally adept at defending themselves and considered fierce fighters.

Utecht:An old sergeant in the Keltaran Anvil.

Uttren:Zodrian refugee who becomes the wife of Hrafnu. First queen of Keltar.

Zorim Mountains:Mountain range that runs north to south forming the western border of the kingdom of Zodra. Home to the Keltaran kingdom.

THE SERAPHIM

Ader:One of the second generation of Seraphim created by Avra to fill the gap after Awoi and Amird left the Nearing World. Ader represents the voice of Avra, commanding those on this world who will follow.

Alel:One of the second generation of Seraphim created by Avra to fill the gap after Awoi and Amird left the Nearing World. Alel represents the Ear of Avra, hearing all the prayers and praise of his people.

Amird:One of the first two Seraphim created by Avra to help and support the human race. Amird represents the intellect and creativity of the Creator.

Awoi:One of the first two Seraphim created by Avra to help and support the human race. Awoi represents the heart and compassion of the Creator.

THE MALVEEL (The Chosen) IN RANK OF CREATION

Malveel: Amird the Deceiver began his rebellion against the Creator by fashioning beasts to enforce his will upon the world. The thirteen Malveel rule the minions of Amird.

THE FIRST ORDER

Sulgor the Magnificent:The first of the thirteen Malveel beasts created by the Deceiver to be his emissaries on the Nearing World. Sulgor is the King of the Malveel and rules them as they in turn rule the multitude of Ulrog stone men. Sulgor had his power wrested from him by Izgra the Half-Dead.

Greeb the One Eye:The second of The Chosen. Greeb is comparable in size to Sulgor. He is a masterful tactician, but self doubt has clouded his mind since a humiliating loss to the army of Astel. He lost an eye during that battle. Greeb perishes in an attempt to kill Sprig on the cliffs of the Mnim Valley.

Vespewl the Indolent:Vespewl, the third of Amird’s Chosen, is the largest of the Malveel. Vespewl’s physical power goes unquestioned, however, he has not exercised it in centuries. Vespewl prefers to force others to accomplish the tasks for which he takes credit.

Strang the Storm:Strang is the fourth of the first order of Malveel. Strang is full of intensity and power. As a weapon he is formidable, but his intellect requires that he be directed in all things.

Methra the Worm:The 5th of the thirteen Malveel. Methra was once a powerful Malveel Lord, but failures and indecision have marginalized that power. Now, he does the bidding of Sulgor in hopes that it will ingratiate him with the Malveel King. Hilro, the Spirit of the Nagur, destroyed Methra.

Drengel the Conjuror:The last of the original six Malveel. Drengel is most similar in looks to Sulgor, but he maintains a leaner, hungrier look. Drengel was chosen by Amird to carry on the work of corrupting creation. Drengel was exiled to the frozen wastes of Irdricht to create abominations in the name of Amird.

THE SECOND ORDER

Quirg Firebreather:The 7th of the Malveel. Quirg is of the lesser order of the beasts and as with all Malveel he is to be feared but he does not command high respect in their order. He is known to be impetuous and rash. Aemmon destroyed Quirg in the Nagur Wood.

Woil the Lamentation:The 8th of the Malveel. Woil is a masterful tactician and possesses superior intelligence. He is also a master politician and has slowly built a base of power and respect amongst both the Malveel and the Ulrog.

Zard the Shunned:Zard is the 9th of Amird’s Chosen. Zard holds neither unusual power nor intellect. He is an afterthought amongst his brethren.

Nagret the Shadow:The 10th Malveel and last of the second order. Nagret labors in the shadows of the greater Malveel. His hatred for his brethren is only eclipsed by his hatred for Avra. Nagret plots and schemes conquest of both.

THE THIRD ORDER

Canx the Silent:The 11th of the Malveel. Canx has not spoken to any save Sulgor in centuries. Canx’s loyalty to the Malveel King is unquestioned and he confuses many of his brethren.

Wulak the Blade
:The 12th of the Malveel. Wulak is a weapon like Strang, but he is much more intelligent. Like Canx, he supports Sulgor and allows the Magnificent to retain power.

Irex the Cunning: The last of all the Malveel. Irex has supported himself through guile and determination. He has ably stepped into Methra’s role as a servant to Sulgor.

GLOSSARY OF MAPS

THE NEARING WORLD