The Royal House of Ylandre
House Essendri has ruled Ylandre since the kingdom's founding about four centuries before the Inception and throughout its expansion into one of the most powerful nations in Aisen. The royal residence in Rikara is the Citadel.
~ Rohyr 'Roh' Essendri (roh-heer), Ardan of Ylandre, head of House Essendri and a powerful templar. He is the youngest
Essendri ever to rule the kingdom having come to the throne upon the sudden death from an accident of his sire Keldon. Until he started his relationship with Lassen Idana, Rohyr placed his duties as monarch of Ylandre above everything else, even to the extent of foregoing personal happiness if necessary. Many of his choices are influenced by the dictates of rulership of a great kingdom. Rohyr is sable-haired with eyes of slate grey. His irises are rimmed with smoky blue, a hereditary trait of Essendris in the direct line of descent.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Sacred Fate & The King's Guerdon (work in progress)
~ Dylen 'Dy' Essendri il Teris (dee-lehn), the product of a premarital liaison between the late Ardis Dyrael (dee-rah-yehl)
and a Rikaran hethar, he is Rohyr's half brother and adjutant to Gilmael Calanthe, head of the Intelligence Ministry. While
innately warm-hearted, Dylen has learned to be prudent and cool-headed in the course of his former profession. But he
can be very charming when he considers it necessary. He is raven-haired and the irises of his earth green eyes are rimmed with dark grey, a trait of Essendris of the direct line of descent.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Hallowed Bond
~ Vyren Essendri (vee-rehn), Rohyr's firstborn, he is Crown Prince of Ylandre.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
~ Calen Essendri (cah-lehn), Rohyr’s second son
First appeared in: Duty or Desire
~ Kieldar Essendri (kyel-dahr), Dylen’s eldest son.
First appeared in: Duty or Desire
Aisen (aye-sehn)
A world populated by the race of hermaphrodites known as the Deira, Aisen has five continents and two major bodies of salt water.
Anju (ahn-joo)
Seat of House Kardova (kahr-do-vah), it is a minor but prosperous fief along the southeastern border of Ylandre just north of Velarus. Anju is one of a handful of fiefs that retained much of their original laws and traditions following annexation to Ylandre.
Arvalde (ahr-vahl-deh)
The smallest continent, Arvalde lies to the south of Lydan and is connected to its northern neighbor by a narrow land bridge. Arvalde’s climate is warm and humid, and there are only two seasons, warm and cool. The Arvaldins are somewhat swarthy of complexion, light-haired and dark-eyed.
Asmara
A wealthy and influential country, the South Vihandran kingdom spans the main route between its neighbors and the realm of Ylandre. Ruled by the Halvan family almost from its inception, Asmara's capital is the gateway city Shenze (shehn-zeh).
~ Talvas 'Tav' Halvan il Moran (tæl-vahs), bastard son of Amir Halvan, he is Captain of the Royal Guard. He has brown-black hair and dark brown eyes.
First appeared in: Hallowed Bond
~ Amir Halvan, the Shaja of Asmara.
Appeared in: Hallowed Bond
~ Sivar Halvan, Amir’s only son and a prince of the realm.
Appeared in: Hallowed Bond
~ Laral Halvan, Amir’s nephew and Crown Prince of Asmara.
Appeared in: Hallowed Bond
Autonomous Provinces of Ylandre: Camara, Fenycia, Tenerith & Velarus
The Provinces fall directly under the Crown’s rule, but the relationship is a loose one at best. Camara lies in the southwest while Fenycia (feh-nee-shah) is in the central region, toward the east border. Originally part of the defunct nation of Varadan, Tenerith is in the northwest whereas Velarus (veh-læ-roos) is located in the southeast.
~ Lassen 'Las' Idana (læs-sehn), the youngest child of a family of the minor gentry from Tal Ereq (tahl eh-rek), a town in the province of Velarus, he became the leman of Rohyr Essendri. He has aquamarine eyes and long pale gold hair, which he often braids in sedyran fashion. Reserved and sweet-natured, Lassen is nevertheless witty, courageous and unswervingly loyal to Rohyr. His intelligence and strength of character are often overlooked because of his deferential attitude toward Rohyr and his kin.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Sacred Fate & The King's Guerdon (work in progress)
~ Ruomi 'Ruo' Garvas (roo-o-mih), the son of a Fenycian peasant, he is presently the adjutant of the Herun of Ilmaren. Grey-eyed with fallow hair, Ruomi is broad- shouldered and tall for a sedyr. He is soft-spoken, dutiful and protective of his loved ones but also capable of great passion, has a quiet sense of humor and possesses a streak of derring-do.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Crucible of Love (work in progress)
~ Firyon 'Fir' Ivari (fihr-yon), one of Eiren Sarvan's patients when he was head of a medical mission in Camara.
Appeared in: Heartstrings
~ Dael Idana (dæ-yehl), First Elder of the eastern Velarusian town of Tal Ereq and Lassen’s sire.
Appeared in: Sacred Fate and Shield Mate
~ Mithre Idana (mih-threh), a master basket-weaver from Tal Ereq, he is Lassen’s birthing father and Dael's mate.
Appeared in: Sacred Fate and Shield Mate
~ Yuilan (yoo-wih-lahn) & Fileg (fih-lehg) Idana, Lassen’s older brothers.
Appeared in: Sacred Fate and Shield Mate
Continents of Aisen: Arvalde, Khitaira, Lydan, North Vihandra & South Vihandra
The ancient Naere made landfall in the great landmass they named Vihandra. It was later divided into North and South Vihandra. As North Vihandra grew in political importance and economic power, it began to be referred to as the North Continent. The epithet eventually became the commonly used name. Khitaira and Lydan lie to the west of Vihandra across the Samaran Sea (sah-mah-rahn). Arvalde is located south of Lydan. The vast and treacherous Rualan Ocean (roo-wah-lahn) lies to the east between Vihandra and Khitaira.
Crown Garrison
The smaller of Ylandre's two main army camps, it is located in the Midlands near the fief of Edessa. The camp garrisons three of the Royal Army's six regiments and provides soldiers and arms for southern Ylandre.
Edessa
Seat of Clan Mesare (meh-sah-reh), the fief of Edessa is located in the lower midlands. The capital city is Diondra (dih-yon-drah). The family estate is Mesare Park.
~ Ranael 'Ran' Mesare thar Essendri (ræ-næ-yehl), the middle son of the Herun of Edessa, he is a high-ranking officer of
the Royal Army. He has honey-gold hair and periwinkle eyes.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Shield Mate
Endrin & Davrel Mesare, the Herun and Heris of Edessa
Appeared in: Shield Mate
Gavril and Donar Mesare, Endrin's sons with his first consort and Ranael's older half-brothers.
Appeared in: Shield Mate
Osrin and Tobyr (to-beer) Mesare thar Essendri, Endrin's sons with his second consort, Mihlon, and Ranael's full brothers.
Appeared in: Shield Mate and Duty or Desire
Varis and Rimel Mesare, Endrin's sons with his third consort, Davrel, and Ranael's younger half-brothers.
Appeared in: Shield Mate
Glanthar
Seat of Clan Mithani, the seaward fief of Glanthar is located on the western coastline of Ylandre. The capital city is Evinor. The family estate is Mithani Hall.
~ Aeldan 'Dan' Mithani thar Essendri (ah-yehl-dæn), he is the heir apparent to the Herun of Glanthar. Hazel-eyed with red-black hair, he is seen as the serious and dutiful Mithani though he and his brother share the same wicked sense of humor.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Renascence (work in progress)
~ Ashrian 'Ash' Mithani thar Essendri (æsh-rih-yæn), Aeldan’s younger brother. Usually construed as the more carefree
and mischievous of the Mithani sons, Ashrian has mahogany-hued hair and hazel eyes.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Heartstrings
~ Olriq Mithani (ol-rik) & Kaiden (kye-dehn) Mithani thar Essendri, the Herun and Heris of Glanthar.
First appeared in: Heartstrings
Ilmaren
Seat of Clan Arthanna, the fief of Ilmaren is located in the upper midlands of Ylandre. Its capital is Althia (ahl-thih-yæ). The family estate is Arthanna Court.
~ Reijir 'Rei' Arthanna thar Essendri (rey-jihr), the Herun of Ilmaren despite being the second son of his predecessor. He has forest green eyes and jet black hair shot with strands of midnight blue. Shaped by past pain and betrayal, Reijir tends to be distrustful and can come across as hard and aloof. But with those dear to him, he is warm and protective and quite open.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: By Chance Met
~ Keiran 'Kei' Arthanna thar Essendri (kehy-rahn), a popular instructor at the State University and Reijir’s older brother.
With his jade green almond-shaped eyes and ebony hair, Keiran is similar in features and coloring to Reijir, but very
different from his younger brother in personality. He is outspoken, given to flamboyance in his dress and behavior and has no qualms about flouting rules.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Crucible of Love (work in progress)
Khitaira (kee-tye-rah)
One of Aisen’s five continents, Khitaira is the westernmost continent, lying across the vast Rualan Ocean from Vihandra. Adjacent to the smaller continent of Lydan, the climate and seasonal cycle of Khitaira are similar to North Vihandra’s save in the south where it is warmer and more humid. Possessed of almond-shaped eyes, Khitairans range in coloring from dark-haired and ivory-skinned in the temperate north to lighter-haired and golden-complexioned in the balmy south.
~ Lihom Shiron, the Hamir of Dyare (dee-yah-reh), a fief of the kingdom of Qindala (kihn-dæ-lah), and older brother of Keiran and Reijir Arthanna’s birthing father, Liande (lih-yahn-deh).
First appeared in: By Chance Met
Losshen (lo-shen)
Seat of Clan Calanthe (kah-lahn-theh), the fief of Losshen is located in the north of Ylandre. The capital city is Syvonna (see-von-nah). The family estate is Calanthe House.
~ Zykriel 'Zyk' Calanthe thar Essendri (zeek-rih-yehl), heir apparent to the Herun of Losshen and the Chief Royal Archivist. He has nut-brown hair and sky blue eyes. Zykriel is reserved in nature and prefers the peace and simplicity of life in Syvonna. While he has had his share of short-term liaisons, he is not fond of such arrangements and instead seeks solid and long-lasting relationships.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Duty or Desire
~ Gilmael 'Gil' Calanthe thar Essendri (gihl-mæ-yehl), Zykriel’s identical twin brother, he heads Ylandre’s Intelligence Ministry. Although he and Zykriel look virtually alike, personality-wise they are quite different. Gilmael is more outgoing,
enjoys cosmopolitan life and tends to indulge in casual dalliances.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Duty or Desire
~ Naeth Orosse (næ-yehth o-ro-seh), orphaned son of Lossheni gentry who becomes Reijir's legal ward. Kind, loving and noble of heart, he is also impulsive and sometimes given to making rash decisions. Naeth has umber-hued hair and cornflower blue eyes.
First appeared in: By Chance Met
Main character in: By Chance Met
~ Imri ‘Im’ Viraz (ihm-ree Vee-raz), a Lossheni aristocrat and Intelligence Ministry Chief Archivist.
First Appeared in: Duty or Desire
Main Character in: Duty or Desire
~ Desriq Calanthe thar Essendri (dehs-rihk) & Ildris Calanthe (Ihl-drihs), the Herun and Heris of Losshen.
Appeared in: Duty or Desire
~ Hedhral (hehd-thrahl) & Alfaer (æl-fæ-yehr) Viraz, the head of House Viraz and his spouse. Parents of Imri Viraz. Their estate in the city of Delaris is King’s Hollow.
Appeared in: Duty or Desire
Lydan (lee-dahn)
The continent lies across the Samaran Sea from theVihandran landmass and is smaller than the neighboring continent of Khitaira. Its climate is similar to Khitaira’s save for a single longer wet season. The Lydani are ruddy-skinned, dark-haired and sloe-eyed.
Midlands
The region comprising Central Ylandre is roughly divided into the upper and lower midlands. Ilmaren is the principal fief of the upper midlands while Edessa holds sway in the lower territory.
Nazcan Hegemony: Medav, Astura, Savanar & Bavia
A realm on Ylandre’s northwestern border composed of four autonomous provinces or domains. Medav is the most prosperous domain and Bavia (Bahv-yah) the least. The Hegemony is governed by a Prime, a non-hereditary position that is rotated among the four domain-lords.
~ Qristan ‘Qris’ Shidara (Kris-tahn Shih-dah-ra), second son of the Herun of Medav concurrently the Prime of the Hegemony.
First appeared in: Duty or Desire
Main Character in: Duty or Desire
~ Eulan Shidara (eh-yoo-lahn), concurrently the Herun of Medav and Prime of the Nazcan Hegemony.
Appeared in: Duty or Desire
North Vihandra (The North Continent)
The most powerful of Aisen’s five continents, North Vihandra was where the migrating Naere made landfall. Comprising the northern portion of the Vihandran supercontinent, it is more commonly referred to as the North Continent. North Vihandra has a temperate climate with two monsoon seasons during the year. The populace is largely fair-skinned with a wide diversity of hair and eye coloring.
Qimaras (kih-mæ-ræs)
A royal fief that was invested on Rohyr Essendri's uncle and his heirs in perpetuity, Qimaras is located in the southeast of Ylandre. The fief was long held by a cadet Essendri line, but when the last of that line’s Herune died without issue during the reign of Rohyr’s grandsire Joren, the latter bestowed Qimaras on his second son Imcael. The capital city is Faqar (fah-kær).
~ Imcael Essendri (ihm-kæ-yehl), the Herun of Qimaras, he is Rohyr Essendri’s uncle and the only brother of Rohyr’s sire, the
Ardan Keldon Essendri. He is dark-haired and blue-eyed. But curiously, he does not have the rimmed irises associated with immediate scions of the Royal House.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
~ Mahael (mæ-hæ-yehl) & Ronuin (roh-noo-win) Essendri, Imcael’s older sons.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Rikara
Capital city of Ylandre and ancient seat of House Essendri, Rikara is a melting pot of Deira from different regions. Rikara is divided into five main districts: (1) the north district wherein the State University is located along with the homes of the city’s aristocracy and affluent citizens; (2) the east district, a largely middle-class enclave with the Citadel occupying most of the northern portion of the district; (3) the west district which is home to Rikara’s artisans and working-class and the location of the main market and the famed Quarter, the city’s center of entertainment; (4) the south district which is the poorest and seediest area of the city; and (5) the central district, main location of the country’s government offices, commercial establishments and various financial institutions including the major banks.
~ Eiren 'Ren' Sarvan thar Essendri (ehy-rehn), Ylandre’s foremost healer and Rohyr Essendri's personal physician. Eiren is not fond of outward displays of emotion, becoming animated and loquacious only in the company of close kith and kin. Although he is compassionate and caring toward his patients, he maintains a professional manner with them as much as possible. Eiren has chocolate brown hair and dark blue eyes.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main Character in: Heartstrings
~ Yandro 'Yan' Vaidon (vye-don), an orphan of unknown parentage, he is the first Half Blood to serve as a senior
diplomat's aide when he was appointed Ambassador Jareth Hadrana's adjutant. He is also an empath whose ability lay
dormant for years until awakened by the threat of violence during his time at the State University in Rikara. Yandro has
black-brown hair and teal-colored eyes.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: In Fine Form
~ Yovan 'Van' Seydon thar Essendri, Rohyr Essendri's uncle and Chief Counsellor, he is wed to Mered Cordona whose family owns the largest banking network in the North Continent. Compassionate and humorous by nature, he can be ruthless and impersonal when carrying out his duties as Rohyr's principal advisor. Yovan has dark brown hair and ocean blue eyes. His estate in the town of Embrith in Vireshe is Woodmere Lodge.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Of Great Price (coming soon)
~ Mered 'Mer' Seydon tir Cordona, Yovan's mate, he is a scion of House Cordona, founders of the largest banking network in the North Continent. Of common birth, he is not as learned or well-bred as his spouse, but he is intelligent and courteous nonetheless. Mered is sandy-haired while his eyes are moss green.
First appeared in: By Chance Met
Main character in: Of Great Price (coming soon)
~ Rysander 'Rys' Seydon thar Essendri (ree-sæn-dehr), the son of Yovan and Mered Seydon and one of the heirs to the Cordona banking family fortune. Second to the youngest of Rohyr's circle of intimates, he is affable and easy going. Rysander is sandy-haired and blue-eyed.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main Character in: Into Temptation (work in progress)
~ Shino 'Shin' Essendri, cousin to the Ardan of Ylandre, he became Rohyr Essendri's legal ward upon being orphaned. At Rohyr's behest, he was trained in the mind arts by Tenryon Hadrana, the Herun of Ziana. He has raven hair and blue-violet eyes. The youngest member of Rohyr's immediate circle, Shino can be by turns shy and taciturn or impulsive and friendly.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main Character in: Soul Pledged (work in progress)
~ Kithan 'Kith' Hovare (ho-vah-reh), a young vicon who is appointed the assistant to the Citadel priest.
First appeared in: Shield Mate
~ Hirlen Teris, a retired hethar, he is Dylen Essendri's birthing father.
Appeared in: Hallowed Bond
~ Ilian Qiraz (ih-lih-yahn kih-rahz), Eiren's stepbrother from his sire's second marriage.
Appeared in: Heartstrings
~ Valin, head of Jareth Hadran's administrative staff at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Appeared in: In Fine Form
Royal Garrison
Ylandre's largest army camp, it is located two leagues to the south of Rikara. The camp provides soldiers and arms for northern Ylandre and garrisons three of the Royal Army's six regiments.
~ Vaeren 'Vaer' Henaz (væ-yeh-rehn heh-nahz), an officer of the Royal Army, he was the first prefect of the regional
constabulary base in eastern Velarus. Rohyr Essendri later appointed him head of the Ardan’s Guard, a company of
soldiers accountable to the Ardan alone. The product of a liaison between an enyran officer and a sedyran commoner,
Vaeren had to surmount the prejudice arising from his illegitimacy to gain his present rank, which is usually conferred on
well-born True Bloods. He has hair of a burnt umber hue and emerald green eyes. His estate in Glanthar is Highcliff.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Shield Mate
~ Thaed (thah-yehd) Arendi, Jemir Loqin (lo-kin) & Mathar Parras, Vaeren's fellow army officers and closest friends in the Royal Army.
First appeared in: Shield Mate
Sidona
Seat of Clan Deilen (dehy-lehn), the fief is located southwest of Rikara. Its capital is Nivare (nih-væ-reh). The family estate is Deilen Court.
~ Keosqe 'Kes' Deilen thar Essendri (keh-yos-keh), heir apparent to the Herun of Sidona and head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He appears rather stern and quite intimidating. but is actually congenial and openly affectionate with people he likes and trusts. Keosqe has violet eyes and his pale gold hair is often likened to sparkling wine.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Cross Purposes
~ Riodan 'Rio' Leyhar (rih-yo-dæn ley-hahr), a prominent Ylandrin ambassador, he is the son of a distinguished diplomat. He is bronze-haired with very dark brown eyes. Riodan is not as class-conscious or prejudiced as his sire, but youthful ambition led him astray, the consequences of which had a profound effect on his life and later choices.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Hallowed Bond
~ Tristen 'Tris' Marante (mah-rahn-teh), the younger brother of a Sidonan thein. A medical student, he became Keosqe's house guest while at the State University. He has black-brown hair, dark green eyes and slightly tawny skin.
First appeared in: Heartstrings
Main character in: Cross Purposes
~ Theron Leyhar, a seasoned Ylandrin ambassador, he is Riodan Leyhar's sire.
Appeared in: Hallowed Bond and In Fine Form
~ Veare 'Ver' Marante (ve-yæ-reh), Tristen’s brother, he is a Sidonan thein and Keosqe’s closest childhood friend.
Appeared in: Heartstrings and Cross Purposes
~ Emris & Taivon (tye-von) Deilen thar Essendri, the Herun and Heris of Sidona.
Appeared in: Cross Purposes and Duty or Desire
South Vihandra
Comprising the southern portion of the Vihandran supercontinent, South Vihandra has a warmer climate than the North Continent. It rains throughout the year ranging from sporadic showers during the bulk of the Aiseni year to stormy during the monsoons that mark the transition between seasons. The South Vihandrans are similar in physical appearance to their northern neighbors but slightly darker in complexion, generally ranging from olive-skinned to light copper.
Varadan
Defunct nation to the west of Ylandre ruled by the Ferrenda family. Following the Interregnum, the kingdom was annexed to Ylandre and the northern region became the autonomous province of Tenerith while the southern portion became the royal fief of Vireshe.
~ Jubal Ferrenda (joo-bahl), the current Varadani pretender.
First mentioned in: Sacred Fate
Vireshe (vih-reh-sheh)
A royal fief that is invested on the Ylandrin Crown Prince upon attainment of his majority, Vireshe is located on the western coastline of Ylandre and north of Glanthar. It was carved out of the defunct nation of Varadan after that kingdom’s defeat and conquest by Ylandre. Its capital is Lythaen (lee-thæ-yehn). The royal estate Castlegrove is located just outside of Lythaen.
Ylandre (ee-lahn-dreh)
The richest and most powerful realm in the North Continent, Ylandre was one of the first nations to be established in Aisen. The kingdom is bound by the Samaran Sea to the west, the Nazcan Hegemony in the northwest, the principality of Teraz and the Ballar Dominion in the north, the sovereign duchies of Morave, Lithuana and Hamaldi and the principality of Cattania in the east and the Paravian Grasslands that lie between Ylandre and the South Vihandran kingdom of Asmara in the south.
Ziana (zih-yæ-næ)
Seat of House Hadrana (hæ-drah-nah), Ziana is a wealthy city-fief located in the northwest of Ylandre. A protectorate of the Crown, the city is the site of the oldest temple to Veres still open for public worship. The family estate is Hadrana Park.
~ Tenryon 'Ten' Hadrana (tehn-ree-yon), the Herun of Ziana and chief of the templars of Ylandre, he was Rohyr Essendri's
mentor in the mind arts and remains a trusted counsellor and close friend. He also trains Shino Essendri in the use of his mental abilities. Tenryon maintains a remote demeanor which he only lowers with trusted kith and kin. He has ash gold hair and indigo eyes.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Soul Pledged (work in progress)
~ Jareth 'Jath' Hadrana thar Essendri, Ylandre’s preeminent ambassador, he is Tenryon’s half-brother through their sire's second marriage. He can be deceptively warm and accommodating and cold and calculating on the inside, a talent he cultivated in his capacity as a diplomat. Jareth has ash brown hair and steel blue eyes.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: In Fine Form
~ Alvare Hadrana thar Essendri (æl-vah-reh), widower Heris of Ziana and Jareth’s birthing father.
First appeared in: In Fine Form
House Essendri has ruled Ylandre since the kingdom's founding about four centuries before the Inception and throughout its expansion into one of the most powerful nations in Aisen. The royal residence in Rikara is the Citadel.
~ Rohyr 'Roh' Essendri (roh-heer), Ardan of Ylandre, head of House Essendri and a powerful templar. He is the youngest
Essendri ever to rule the kingdom having come to the throne upon the sudden death from an accident of his sire Keldon. Until he started his relationship with Lassen Idana, Rohyr placed his duties as monarch of Ylandre above everything else, even to the extent of foregoing personal happiness if necessary. Many of his choices are influenced by the dictates of rulership of a great kingdom. Rohyr is sable-haired with eyes of slate grey. His irises are rimmed with smoky blue, a hereditary trait of Essendris in the direct line of descent.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Sacred Fate & The King's Guerdon (work in progress)
~ Dylen 'Dy' Essendri il Teris (dee-lehn), the product of a premarital liaison between the late Ardis Dyrael (dee-rah-yehl)
and a Rikaran hethar, he is Rohyr's half brother and adjutant to Gilmael Calanthe, head of the Intelligence Ministry. While
innately warm-hearted, Dylen has learned to be prudent and cool-headed in the course of his former profession. But he
can be very charming when he considers it necessary. He is raven-haired and the irises of his earth green eyes are rimmed with dark grey, a trait of Essendris of the direct line of descent.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Hallowed Bond
~ Vyren Essendri (vee-rehn), Rohyr's firstborn, he is Crown Prince of Ylandre.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
~ Calen Essendri (cah-lehn), Rohyr’s second son
First appeared in: Duty or Desire
~ Kieldar Essendri (kyel-dahr), Dylen’s eldest son.
First appeared in: Duty or Desire
Aisen (aye-sehn)
A world populated by the race of hermaphrodites known as the Deira, Aisen has five continents and two major bodies of salt water.
Anju (ahn-joo)
Seat of House Kardova (kahr-do-vah), it is a minor but prosperous fief along the southeastern border of Ylandre just north of Velarus. Anju is one of a handful of fiefs that retained much of their original laws and traditions following annexation to Ylandre.
Arvalde (ahr-vahl-deh)
The smallest continent, Arvalde lies to the south of Lydan and is connected to its northern neighbor by a narrow land bridge. Arvalde’s climate is warm and humid, and there are only two seasons, warm and cool. The Arvaldins are somewhat swarthy of complexion, light-haired and dark-eyed.
Asmara
A wealthy and influential country, the South Vihandran kingdom spans the main route between its neighbors and the realm of Ylandre. Ruled by the Halvan family almost from its inception, Asmara's capital is the gateway city Shenze (shehn-zeh).
~ Talvas 'Tav' Halvan il Moran (tæl-vahs), bastard son of Amir Halvan, he is Captain of the Royal Guard. He has brown-black hair and dark brown eyes.
First appeared in: Hallowed Bond
~ Amir Halvan, the Shaja of Asmara.
Appeared in: Hallowed Bond
~ Sivar Halvan, Amir’s only son and a prince of the realm.
Appeared in: Hallowed Bond
~ Laral Halvan, Amir’s nephew and Crown Prince of Asmara.
Appeared in: Hallowed Bond
Autonomous Provinces of Ylandre: Camara, Fenycia, Tenerith & Velarus
The Provinces fall directly under the Crown’s rule, but the relationship is a loose one at best. Camara lies in the southwest while Fenycia (feh-nee-shah) is in the central region, toward the east border. Originally part of the defunct nation of Varadan, Tenerith is in the northwest whereas Velarus (veh-læ-roos) is located in the southeast.
~ Lassen 'Las' Idana (læs-sehn), the youngest child of a family of the minor gentry from Tal Ereq (tahl eh-rek), a town in the province of Velarus, he became the leman of Rohyr Essendri. He has aquamarine eyes and long pale gold hair, which he often braids in sedyran fashion. Reserved and sweet-natured, Lassen is nevertheless witty, courageous and unswervingly loyal to Rohyr. His intelligence and strength of character are often overlooked because of his deferential attitude toward Rohyr and his kin.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Sacred Fate & The King's Guerdon (work in progress)
~ Ruomi 'Ruo' Garvas (roo-o-mih), the son of a Fenycian peasant, he is presently the adjutant of the Herun of Ilmaren. Grey-eyed with fallow hair, Ruomi is broad- shouldered and tall for a sedyr. He is soft-spoken, dutiful and protective of his loved ones but also capable of great passion, has a quiet sense of humor and possesses a streak of derring-do.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Crucible of Love (work in progress)
~ Firyon 'Fir' Ivari (fihr-yon), one of Eiren Sarvan's patients when he was head of a medical mission in Camara.
Appeared in: Heartstrings
~ Dael Idana (dæ-yehl), First Elder of the eastern Velarusian town of Tal Ereq and Lassen’s sire.
Appeared in: Sacred Fate and Shield Mate
~ Mithre Idana (mih-threh), a master basket-weaver from Tal Ereq, he is Lassen’s birthing father and Dael's mate.
Appeared in: Sacred Fate and Shield Mate
~ Yuilan (yoo-wih-lahn) & Fileg (fih-lehg) Idana, Lassen’s older brothers.
Appeared in: Sacred Fate and Shield Mate
Continents of Aisen: Arvalde, Khitaira, Lydan, North Vihandra & South Vihandra
The ancient Naere made landfall in the great landmass they named Vihandra. It was later divided into North and South Vihandra. As North Vihandra grew in political importance and economic power, it began to be referred to as the North Continent. The epithet eventually became the commonly used name. Khitaira and Lydan lie to the west of Vihandra across the Samaran Sea (sah-mah-rahn). Arvalde is located south of Lydan. The vast and treacherous Rualan Ocean (roo-wah-lahn) lies to the east between Vihandra and Khitaira.
Crown Garrison
The smaller of Ylandre's two main army camps, it is located in the Midlands near the fief of Edessa. The camp garrisons three of the Royal Army's six regiments and provides soldiers and arms for southern Ylandre.
Edessa
Seat of Clan Mesare (meh-sah-reh), the fief of Edessa is located in the lower midlands. The capital city is Diondra (dih-yon-drah). The family estate is Mesare Park.
~ Ranael 'Ran' Mesare thar Essendri (ræ-næ-yehl), the middle son of the Herun of Edessa, he is a high-ranking officer of
the Royal Army. He has honey-gold hair and periwinkle eyes.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Shield Mate
Endrin & Davrel Mesare, the Herun and Heris of Edessa
Appeared in: Shield Mate
Gavril and Donar Mesare, Endrin's sons with his first consort and Ranael's older half-brothers.
Appeared in: Shield Mate
Osrin and Tobyr (to-beer) Mesare thar Essendri, Endrin's sons with his second consort, Mihlon, and Ranael's full brothers.
Appeared in: Shield Mate and Duty or Desire
Varis and Rimel Mesare, Endrin's sons with his third consort, Davrel, and Ranael's younger half-brothers.
Appeared in: Shield Mate
Glanthar
Seat of Clan Mithani, the seaward fief of Glanthar is located on the western coastline of Ylandre. The capital city is Evinor. The family estate is Mithani Hall.
~ Aeldan 'Dan' Mithani thar Essendri (ah-yehl-dæn), he is the heir apparent to the Herun of Glanthar. Hazel-eyed with red-black hair, he is seen as the serious and dutiful Mithani though he and his brother share the same wicked sense of humor.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Renascence (work in progress)
~ Ashrian 'Ash' Mithani thar Essendri (æsh-rih-yæn), Aeldan’s younger brother. Usually construed as the more carefree
and mischievous of the Mithani sons, Ashrian has mahogany-hued hair and hazel eyes.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Heartstrings
~ Olriq Mithani (ol-rik) & Kaiden (kye-dehn) Mithani thar Essendri, the Herun and Heris of Glanthar.
First appeared in: Heartstrings
Ilmaren
Seat of Clan Arthanna, the fief of Ilmaren is located in the upper midlands of Ylandre. Its capital is Althia (ahl-thih-yæ). The family estate is Arthanna Court.
~ Reijir 'Rei' Arthanna thar Essendri (rey-jihr), the Herun of Ilmaren despite being the second son of his predecessor. He has forest green eyes and jet black hair shot with strands of midnight blue. Shaped by past pain and betrayal, Reijir tends to be distrustful and can come across as hard and aloof. But with those dear to him, he is warm and protective and quite open.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: By Chance Met
~ Keiran 'Kei' Arthanna thar Essendri (kehy-rahn), a popular instructor at the State University and Reijir’s older brother.
With his jade green almond-shaped eyes and ebony hair, Keiran is similar in features and coloring to Reijir, but very
different from his younger brother in personality. He is outspoken, given to flamboyance in his dress and behavior and has no qualms about flouting rules.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Crucible of Love (work in progress)
Khitaira (kee-tye-rah)
One of Aisen’s five continents, Khitaira is the westernmost continent, lying across the vast Rualan Ocean from Vihandra. Adjacent to the smaller continent of Lydan, the climate and seasonal cycle of Khitaira are similar to North Vihandra’s save in the south where it is warmer and more humid. Possessed of almond-shaped eyes, Khitairans range in coloring from dark-haired and ivory-skinned in the temperate north to lighter-haired and golden-complexioned in the balmy south.
~ Lihom Shiron, the Hamir of Dyare (dee-yah-reh), a fief of the kingdom of Qindala (kihn-dæ-lah), and older brother of Keiran and Reijir Arthanna’s birthing father, Liande (lih-yahn-deh).
First appeared in: By Chance Met
Losshen (lo-shen)
Seat of Clan Calanthe (kah-lahn-theh), the fief of Losshen is located in the north of Ylandre. The capital city is Syvonna (see-von-nah). The family estate is Calanthe House.
~ Zykriel 'Zyk' Calanthe thar Essendri (zeek-rih-yehl), heir apparent to the Herun of Losshen and the Chief Royal Archivist. He has nut-brown hair and sky blue eyes. Zykriel is reserved in nature and prefers the peace and simplicity of life in Syvonna. While he has had his share of short-term liaisons, he is not fond of such arrangements and instead seeks solid and long-lasting relationships.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Duty or Desire
~ Gilmael 'Gil' Calanthe thar Essendri (gihl-mæ-yehl), Zykriel’s identical twin brother, he heads Ylandre’s Intelligence Ministry. Although he and Zykriel look virtually alike, personality-wise they are quite different. Gilmael is more outgoing,
enjoys cosmopolitan life and tends to indulge in casual dalliances.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Duty or Desire
~ Naeth Orosse (næ-yehth o-ro-seh), orphaned son of Lossheni gentry who becomes Reijir's legal ward. Kind, loving and noble of heart, he is also impulsive and sometimes given to making rash decisions. Naeth has umber-hued hair and cornflower blue eyes.
First appeared in: By Chance Met
Main character in: By Chance Met
~ Imri ‘Im’ Viraz (ihm-ree Vee-raz), a Lossheni aristocrat and Intelligence Ministry Chief Archivist.
First Appeared in: Duty or Desire
Main Character in: Duty or Desire
~ Desriq Calanthe thar Essendri (dehs-rihk) & Ildris Calanthe (Ihl-drihs), the Herun and Heris of Losshen.
Appeared in: Duty or Desire
~ Hedhral (hehd-thrahl) & Alfaer (æl-fæ-yehr) Viraz, the head of House Viraz and his spouse. Parents of Imri Viraz. Their estate in the city of Delaris is King’s Hollow.
Appeared in: Duty or Desire
Lydan (lee-dahn)
The continent lies across the Samaran Sea from theVihandran landmass and is smaller than the neighboring continent of Khitaira. Its climate is similar to Khitaira’s save for a single longer wet season. The Lydani are ruddy-skinned, dark-haired and sloe-eyed.
Midlands
The region comprising Central Ylandre is roughly divided into the upper and lower midlands. Ilmaren is the principal fief of the upper midlands while Edessa holds sway in the lower territory.
Nazcan Hegemony: Medav, Astura, Savanar & Bavia
A realm on Ylandre’s northwestern border composed of four autonomous provinces or domains. Medav is the most prosperous domain and Bavia (Bahv-yah) the least. The Hegemony is governed by a Prime, a non-hereditary position that is rotated among the four domain-lords.
~ Qristan ‘Qris’ Shidara (Kris-tahn Shih-dah-ra), second son of the Herun of Medav concurrently the Prime of the Hegemony.
First appeared in: Duty or Desire
Main Character in: Duty or Desire
~ Eulan Shidara (eh-yoo-lahn), concurrently the Herun of Medav and Prime of the Nazcan Hegemony.
Appeared in: Duty or Desire
North Vihandra (The North Continent)
The most powerful of Aisen’s five continents, North Vihandra was where the migrating Naere made landfall. Comprising the northern portion of the Vihandran supercontinent, it is more commonly referred to as the North Continent. North Vihandra has a temperate climate with two monsoon seasons during the year. The populace is largely fair-skinned with a wide diversity of hair and eye coloring.
Qimaras (kih-mæ-ræs)
A royal fief that was invested on Rohyr Essendri's uncle and his heirs in perpetuity, Qimaras is located in the southeast of Ylandre. The fief was long held by a cadet Essendri line, but when the last of that line’s Herune died without issue during the reign of Rohyr’s grandsire Joren, the latter bestowed Qimaras on his second son Imcael. The capital city is Faqar (fah-kær).
~ Imcael Essendri (ihm-kæ-yehl), the Herun of Qimaras, he is Rohyr Essendri’s uncle and the only brother of Rohyr’s sire, the
Ardan Keldon Essendri. He is dark-haired and blue-eyed. But curiously, he does not have the rimmed irises associated with immediate scions of the Royal House.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
~ Mahael (mæ-hæ-yehl) & Ronuin (roh-noo-win) Essendri, Imcael’s older sons.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Rikara
Capital city of Ylandre and ancient seat of House Essendri, Rikara is a melting pot of Deira from different regions. Rikara is divided into five main districts: (1) the north district wherein the State University is located along with the homes of the city’s aristocracy and affluent citizens; (2) the east district, a largely middle-class enclave with the Citadel occupying most of the northern portion of the district; (3) the west district which is home to Rikara’s artisans and working-class and the location of the main market and the famed Quarter, the city’s center of entertainment; (4) the south district which is the poorest and seediest area of the city; and (5) the central district, main location of the country’s government offices, commercial establishments and various financial institutions including the major banks.
~ Eiren 'Ren' Sarvan thar Essendri (ehy-rehn), Ylandre’s foremost healer and Rohyr Essendri's personal physician. Eiren is not fond of outward displays of emotion, becoming animated and loquacious only in the company of close kith and kin. Although he is compassionate and caring toward his patients, he maintains a professional manner with them as much as possible. Eiren has chocolate brown hair and dark blue eyes.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main Character in: Heartstrings
~ Yandro 'Yan' Vaidon (vye-don), an orphan of unknown parentage, he is the first Half Blood to serve as a senior
diplomat's aide when he was appointed Ambassador Jareth Hadrana's adjutant. He is also an empath whose ability lay
dormant for years until awakened by the threat of violence during his time at the State University in Rikara. Yandro has
black-brown hair and teal-colored eyes.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: In Fine Form
~ Yovan 'Van' Seydon thar Essendri, Rohyr Essendri's uncle and Chief Counsellor, he is wed to Mered Cordona whose family owns the largest banking network in the North Continent. Compassionate and humorous by nature, he can be ruthless and impersonal when carrying out his duties as Rohyr's principal advisor. Yovan has dark brown hair and ocean blue eyes. His estate in the town of Embrith in Vireshe is Woodmere Lodge.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Of Great Price (coming soon)
~ Mered 'Mer' Seydon tir Cordona, Yovan's mate, he is a scion of House Cordona, founders of the largest banking network in the North Continent. Of common birth, he is not as learned or well-bred as his spouse, but he is intelligent and courteous nonetheless. Mered is sandy-haired while his eyes are moss green.
First appeared in: By Chance Met
Main character in: Of Great Price (coming soon)
~ Rysander 'Rys' Seydon thar Essendri (ree-sæn-dehr), the son of Yovan and Mered Seydon and one of the heirs to the Cordona banking family fortune. Second to the youngest of Rohyr's circle of intimates, he is affable and easy going. Rysander is sandy-haired and blue-eyed.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main Character in: Into Temptation (work in progress)
~ Shino 'Shin' Essendri, cousin to the Ardan of Ylandre, he became Rohyr Essendri's legal ward upon being orphaned. At Rohyr's behest, he was trained in the mind arts by Tenryon Hadrana, the Herun of Ziana. He has raven hair and blue-violet eyes. The youngest member of Rohyr's immediate circle, Shino can be by turns shy and taciturn or impulsive and friendly.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main Character in: Soul Pledged (work in progress)
~ Kithan 'Kith' Hovare (ho-vah-reh), a young vicon who is appointed the assistant to the Citadel priest.
First appeared in: Shield Mate
~ Hirlen Teris, a retired hethar, he is Dylen Essendri's birthing father.
Appeared in: Hallowed Bond
~ Ilian Qiraz (ih-lih-yahn kih-rahz), Eiren's stepbrother from his sire's second marriage.
Appeared in: Heartstrings
~ Valin, head of Jareth Hadran's administrative staff at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Appeared in: In Fine Form
Royal Garrison
Ylandre's largest army camp, it is located two leagues to the south of Rikara. The camp provides soldiers and arms for northern Ylandre and garrisons three of the Royal Army's six regiments.
~ Vaeren 'Vaer' Henaz (væ-yeh-rehn heh-nahz), an officer of the Royal Army, he was the first prefect of the regional
constabulary base in eastern Velarus. Rohyr Essendri later appointed him head of the Ardan’s Guard, a company of
soldiers accountable to the Ardan alone. The product of a liaison between an enyran officer and a sedyran commoner,
Vaeren had to surmount the prejudice arising from his illegitimacy to gain his present rank, which is usually conferred on
well-born True Bloods. He has hair of a burnt umber hue and emerald green eyes. His estate in Glanthar is Highcliff.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Shield Mate
~ Thaed (thah-yehd) Arendi, Jemir Loqin (lo-kin) & Mathar Parras, Vaeren's fellow army officers and closest friends in the Royal Army.
First appeared in: Shield Mate
Sidona
Seat of Clan Deilen (dehy-lehn), the fief is located southwest of Rikara. Its capital is Nivare (nih-væ-reh). The family estate is Deilen Court.
~ Keosqe 'Kes' Deilen thar Essendri (keh-yos-keh), heir apparent to the Herun of Sidona and head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He appears rather stern and quite intimidating. but is actually congenial and openly affectionate with people he likes and trusts. Keosqe has violet eyes and his pale gold hair is often likened to sparkling wine.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Cross Purposes
~ Riodan 'Rio' Leyhar (rih-yo-dæn ley-hahr), a prominent Ylandrin ambassador, he is the son of a distinguished diplomat. He is bronze-haired with very dark brown eyes. Riodan is not as class-conscious or prejudiced as his sire, but youthful ambition led him astray, the consequences of which had a profound effect on his life and later choices.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Hallowed Bond
~ Tristen 'Tris' Marante (mah-rahn-teh), the younger brother of a Sidonan thein. A medical student, he became Keosqe's house guest while at the State University. He has black-brown hair, dark green eyes and slightly tawny skin.
First appeared in: Heartstrings
Main character in: Cross Purposes
~ Theron Leyhar, a seasoned Ylandrin ambassador, he is Riodan Leyhar's sire.
Appeared in: Hallowed Bond and In Fine Form
~ Veare 'Ver' Marante (ve-yæ-reh), Tristen’s brother, he is a Sidonan thein and Keosqe’s closest childhood friend.
Appeared in: Heartstrings and Cross Purposes
~ Emris & Taivon (tye-von) Deilen thar Essendri, the Herun and Heris of Sidona.
Appeared in: Cross Purposes and Duty or Desire
South Vihandra
Comprising the southern portion of the Vihandran supercontinent, South Vihandra has a warmer climate than the North Continent. It rains throughout the year ranging from sporadic showers during the bulk of the Aiseni year to stormy during the monsoons that mark the transition between seasons. The South Vihandrans are similar in physical appearance to their northern neighbors but slightly darker in complexion, generally ranging from olive-skinned to light copper.
Varadan
Defunct nation to the west of Ylandre ruled by the Ferrenda family. Following the Interregnum, the kingdom was annexed to Ylandre and the northern region became the autonomous province of Tenerith while the southern portion became the royal fief of Vireshe.
~ Jubal Ferrenda (joo-bahl), the current Varadani pretender.
First mentioned in: Sacred Fate
Vireshe (vih-reh-sheh)
A royal fief that is invested on the Ylandrin Crown Prince upon attainment of his majority, Vireshe is located on the western coastline of Ylandre and north of Glanthar. It was carved out of the defunct nation of Varadan after that kingdom’s defeat and conquest by Ylandre. Its capital is Lythaen (lee-thæ-yehn). The royal estate Castlegrove is located just outside of Lythaen.
Ylandre (ee-lahn-dreh)
The richest and most powerful realm in the North Continent, Ylandre was one of the first nations to be established in Aisen. The kingdom is bound by the Samaran Sea to the west, the Nazcan Hegemony in the northwest, the principality of Teraz and the Ballar Dominion in the north, the sovereign duchies of Morave, Lithuana and Hamaldi and the principality of Cattania in the east and the Paravian Grasslands that lie between Ylandre and the South Vihandran kingdom of Asmara in the south.
Ziana (zih-yæ-næ)
Seat of House Hadrana (hæ-drah-nah), Ziana is a wealthy city-fief located in the northwest of Ylandre. A protectorate of the Crown, the city is the site of the oldest temple to Veres still open for public worship. The family estate is Hadrana Park.
~ Tenryon 'Ten' Hadrana (tehn-ree-yon), the Herun of Ziana and chief of the templars of Ylandre, he was Rohyr Essendri's
mentor in the mind arts and remains a trusted counsellor and close friend. He also trains Shino Essendri in the use of his mental abilities. Tenryon maintains a remote demeanor which he only lowers with trusted kith and kin. He has ash gold hair and indigo eyes.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: Soul Pledged (work in progress)
~ Jareth 'Jath' Hadrana thar Essendri, Ylandre’s preeminent ambassador, he is Tenryon’s half-brother through their sire's second marriage. He can be deceptively warm and accommodating and cold and calculating on the inside, a talent he cultivated in his capacity as a diplomat. Jareth has ash brown hair and steel blue eyes.
First appeared in: Sacred Fate
Main character in: In Fine Form
~ Alvare Hadrana thar Essendri (æl-vah-reh), widower Heris of Ziana and Jareth’s birthing father.
First appeared in: In Fine Form