Characters and histories from past Ages
Beltane was a devotee of Brigid, one of her druidic high priestesses concerned with ritual protection and worship of the ruling gods. The festival that came to be most associated with her, and eventually known by her own name, was also called Cétshamhain, and was one of the four major Read more
Kaori Setsuka was originally born in Arafel. As a young boy he became a ward of Fal Sion, one of the fortress keeps guarding the Blightborder in Shienar. It was a common practise of alliance to keep the bonds between the Borderlands strong, and something Kaori took great pride in Read more
Manannán mac Lir is a prominent figure in Irish mythology, known as a powerful sea deity, and king of the Manx nation. His name translates to “Manannán, son of the sea.” Manannán is often depicted as a guardian of the Otherworld, a place of eternal youth, beauty, and abundance in Read more
Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì, or Ochosi, is the Yoruba spirit associated with the hunt, forests, animals, and wealth. He is spirit of meals, because it is he who provides food. He is associated with lightness, astuteness, wisdom, and craftiness in the hunt. He is the orisha of contemplation, loving the arts and beautiful Read more
Melpomene was one of the nine Mousai (Muses), daughters of Zeus, and the famed inspirational goddesses of music, song and dance. Originally a choral muse and known for her beautiful voice, she later became associated with tragedy. Myth does not recall the reason for this fall. In her darker guise, Read more
Daughter of Thaumas and Elektra, princess of Thaumantia, and twin to Iris. Possessed of the same skill, grace and beauty attributed to sister, she was also a winged messenger goddess, though where her sister was beloved easily by all who met her, Arke was more subdued in temperament and remained Read more
Hailing from the cross-roads city-state of Far Madding, Calathea was born the daughter of a Counsel, one of the thirteen women who held governing rule. The matriarchal society in which she spent her formative years undoubtedly shaped her views, and primed her well for the responsibilities she would one day Read more
High Lord Sivikawa was born into the prestigious House Kaimos in Seandar. As the son of one of the most powerful nobles in the Seanchan Empire, he was groomed for leadership and power. One evening, Sivikawa stood in the grand hall, his eyes fixated on the intricate game board before Read more
