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Doran

Doran is a slave from the Midlands serving on The Makepeace. Along with Connell, he is given the responsibility of taking care of Luca when he is brought to the ship. He also plays a role in looking after Toby.

He is described as broad-shouldered, with shaggy hair.

He has a girlfriend named Annie. On The Makepeace, he has sex with Connell. He says that Luca made him *think* about sex, but never expresses an interest in actually having sex with him.

He cares deeply about Luca, despite being exasperated by some of his behaviours, and protects him from being accosted by other sailors. He also coins the nickname 'Mouse'. Doran treats Luca far more gently than he does Toby, who he treats more like a little brother. Luca is shocked by the way Doran, a slave, behaves and speaks around Toby. This can be seen when Doran kicks Toby to wake him up.
Friedrich

Friedrich is Vassandro's owner, and an old friend of Gregori Boq. It is implied that he is a more relaxed slave owner than others such as Boq and Councilor Bors.

Asher is surprised by how old Friedrich is, suggesting that he needs Vassandro because *'his own cock probably hadn't worked since King Edmund was on the throne'*.

He is known to have taken appointments with Bridda.
Hydropotes Inermis

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## Lower Taxonomic Ranks

### Subspecies

* Hydropotes Inermis Argyropus
* Hydropotes Inermis Inermis

The **Hydropotes Inermis**, also known as the **Chinese Water Deer**, is identified as a Musk Deer rather than a true Deer. They are divided up into two Subspecies.

## Subspecies

* Hydropotes Inermis Argyropus
* Hydropotes Inermis Inermis

## References

1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 ITIS-Hydropotes inermis

## Gallery

Credit: National Geographic/Michael Rose, Alamy
Madam Karga

Emine 'Madam' Karga is the proprietress of The Thorn, and the mother of Elif Karga. After The Thorn is raided by The Watch, she escapes to safety with Elif.

After Asher is rescued from The Harlequin, he is brought to The Thorn. There, Madam Karga nurses him back to health. After finding out they share a mother tongue, she speaks to him in Torken. Later, she expresses interest in adopting him. Asher begins calling her Mama Karga.
Bagoas

Bagoas works as an attendant at The Harlequin after a lifetime of serving as a pleasure slave.

### **Appearance**

Bagoas is described as graceful and willowy. His face is elegant, and had once been *‘as lovely as Ganymene’*. However, he is also described as perpetually tired and drawn with dark circles under his eyes. He has long dark hair, which he wears in elaborate styles. His nails are long and lacquered. In addition, he regularly wears makeup on his eyebrows and around his eyes.

Bagoas is a eunuch.

### **Personality**

Bagoas is devoted to his role as an attendant and is shown to be protective of the slaves at The Harlequin. He favours tough love, especially during the training of new slaves, although he does make allowances for those he feels closest to. He does not hesitate to involve himself if he believes one of the slaves to be in danger, and they see him as non threatening.

### **History**

Bagoas was born in Baktria, and belonged to a training house there before being sold to a brothel. While working at the brothel, he was favoured by a client from Solas. The client later bought him and took him back to Lyonesse when he was called to Highcourt. After his owner married, he continued to visit Bagoas. He promised that once Bagoas could no longer serve him as a sex slave, he would find him another role in his household. However, he did not fulfill this promise, and Bagoas was sold to an auction house. He continued to work at a series of different brothels, before being deemed too old. He was then castrated so that he could work as an attendant at The Harlequin.

### **Relationships**

#### Luca

Bagoas has a particular soft spot for Luca. He does not stop Luca from keeping the books Sark gifts him, and attempts to protect him from a severe punishment after Robert runs away on Bacchanal. After noticing similarities between Luca's relationship with Robert and his own failed relationship, Bagoas tries to stop it.

#### Boq

Bagoas and Boq are both from Baktria. When Boq feels homesick, Bagoas speaks Baktrian with him.
Equus Genus/Evolution

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This page is about the Evolution of the Horse.

## Dawn Horse

*Main Article: Hyracotherium Angustidens*

This is the first Animal in the Equidae Family. It has four toes and is more like a tapir then a horse.

## Mountain Horse

*Main Article: Orohippus Genus*

The Dawn Horse evolved into this animal, Orohippus. It lived 2 million years after the first appearance of Hyracotherium.

## Epihippus

*Main Article: Epihippus Genus*

Epihippus lived in the late Eocene Epoch and evolved from Orohippus.

## Mesohippus

*Main Article: Mesohippus Genus*

Mesohippus lived in the early Oligocene Epoch. It evolved from Epihippus.

## Miohippus

*Main Article: Miohippus Genus*

Miohippus evolved from Mesohippus and has three toes. It lived from the middle Oligocene Epoch to the Miocene Epoch

## Parahippus

*Main Article: Parahippus Genus*

Parahippus evolved from Miohippus. It’s name means “side horse”. It has two smaller toes on the side of the bigger central toe. It lived 24 -17 million years ago. It’s scull is more like a modern horse.

## Merychippus

*Main Article: Merychippus Genus*

Merychippus evolved from Parahippus. It lived 16.4 to 5.3 million years ago. It’s teeth became much like the modern horse’s, it’s size increased as well.

## Pliohippus

*Main Article: Pliohippus Genus*

Pliohippus evolved from Merychippus. It lived during the Pliocene Epoch, 5.3–2.6 million years ago. The two side toes are almost completely disappeared. It evolves into the Modern Horse.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 “Evolution of the Horse.” *Encyclopædia Britannica*, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 “Orohippus.” *Encyclopædia Britannica*, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/animal/Orohippus.
3. ↑ “Orohippus.” *Florida Museum*, 9 Dec. 2019, https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/fossil-horses/gallery/orohippus/.
4. ↑ “Mesohippus.” *Encyclopædia Britannica*, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/animal/Mesohippus.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 “Miohippus.” *Encyclopædia Britannica*, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/animal/Miohippus.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 “Parahippus.” *Florida Museum*, 5 Dec. 2019, https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/fossil-horses/gallery/parahippus/.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 “Merychippus.” *Encyclopædia Britannica*, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/animal/Merychippus.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 “Pliohippus.” *Encyclopædia Britannica*, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/animal/Pliohippus.
Vulpes Bengalensis

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## Classification

### Relatives

* Vulpes Cana
* Vulpes Chama
* Vulpes Corsac
* Vulpes Ferrilata
* Vulpes Lagopus
* Vulpes Macrotis
* Vulpes Pallida
* Vulpes Rueppellii
* Vulpes Velox
* Vulpes Vulpes
* Vulpes Zerda

### Species

**Vulpes Bengalensis**

**Vulpes Bengalensis**, also known as **Bengal Foxes** or **Indian Foxes**, are a Species of Fox.

## Diet

**Bengal Foxes** are omnivores and usually eat birds, rodents, a variety of eggs, reptiles, insects, and fruit.

## Habitat

**Bengal Foxes** live in the Indian subcontinent, and are usually found among thorny scrubs, open fields/grassland, or desert environments; just not forests.

## References

1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 ITIS-Vulpes Genus
2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 ITIS-Vulpes Bengalensis
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 AnimalDiversity-Vulpes Bengalensis
Lord Argent

Lord Argent is Robert's paternal Grandfather, who raises Robert to be his heir after the death of his only son.

### **Appearance**

Lord Argent has sharp cheekbones, a thin nose, white hair, and silver-grey eyes. He carries himself as though he was once tall, though the injuries to his legs affect his stature significantly. He uses a cane to walk. His presence is described as *‘coldly imposing’.*

### **Personality**

He is staunchly loyal to the throne of Solas, and takes pride in his royal lineage. However, he can be spiteful and rude about other lords such as Lord Mountbatten. He has also shown disdain for his son, Lord Argent II, for disgracing the family name. He is not emotionally open, embracing Robert for the first time after deeming him worthy enough to be his heir. He is a devoted follower of tradition, and places great importance on the reputation of his family and his position within the council.

He is stingy with money, giving Robert only enough to live on during University. He is also criticised by Councillor Bors for taxing residents of the midlands too highly without paying tax himself. However, he does contribute a generous fraction of his income to the Royal Treasury instead. He prefers to give gifts such as books or swords instead of money.

### **History**

Lord Argent is related to King Roland, the great-grandfather of King Ademar, through his marriage to Margaery Argent, who was also his first cousin. He is a widower. He had one son, Lord Robert Argent II, who was killed by a rhinoceros belonging to the King’s menagerie before marrying or producing a legitimate heir.

He served at the Battle of Furness Peak, where he injured his legs by falling under an injured horse.
Chrysopelea Genus

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## Classification

### Relatives

* Ahaetulla Genus
* Dendrelaphis Genus
* Dryophiops Genus

## Lower Taxonomic Ranks

### Species

* Chrysopelea Ornata
* Chrysopelea Paradisi
* Chrysopelea Pelias
* Chrysopelea Rhodopleuron
* Chrysopelea Taprobanica

Animals in this Genus are known as “**Flying Snakes**”. There are five Species in the **Chrysopelea Genus**.

## Gliding

Despite these snakes being called "Flying Snakes" it is actually a misnomer, what they actually do is that they try to arc in a J shape from a tree branch before flinging itself into the air, then they whip their body into a flattened concave shape (appearing to look like a C) to capture air before gliding. Rapidly swerving side to side as they suck in their abdomen and flare out their ribs.

## Diet

Flying snakes are carnivores, and eat a variety of animals including a variety of rodents, frogs, lizards, bats, and birds, though it's prey may depend on their habitat.

## Species

* Chrysopelea Ornata
* Chrysopelea Paradisi
* Chrysopelea Pelias
* Chrysopelea Rhodopleuron
* Chrysopelea Taprobanica

## Habitat

There are five Chrysopelea species, listed above, and they can live in jungles and woodlands of South/Southeast Asia.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 ITIS-Ahaetuliinae Subfamily
2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 ITIS Standard Report-Chrysopelea
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 National Geographic-Flying Snakes

## Gallery

The Amazing Paradise Flying Snake - Wildest Islands Of IndonesiaFlying Snake Hunts Leaping Lizard - National Geographic
The Warden

The Warden is in charge of Absalom when Robert arrives. He is said to rule Absalom like a tyrant, with no consideration for the welfare of staff or prisoners. Robert tricks him into thinking he is there to inspect the prison on official business.

He is short and rigid, with thinning ginger hair and a ruddy complexion.

He attempts to embarrass Robert by extending his hand to shake, as it is not customary for Lords to shake hands with commoners. Robert avoids this by turning their hands so that his is on top.

After the prisoners are freed, they descend upon him, presumably killing him.
Vassandro

Vassandro is a pleasure slave. In *'Interlude',* he is brought to the Harlequin to help train Asher. He is owned by Friedrich, an old friend of Gregori Boq.

### **Appearance**

Vassandro has bronze skin and chestnut coloured hair which comes down to his shoulders when loose. His eyes are a shade of gold-green, and his eyelashes are long. His teeth are bright white. He has a *'larger than average'* cock, as well as some scarring on his wrists.

### **Personality**

Vassandro is much more outspoken than the pleasure slaves at The Harlequin. He jokes with Asher, and talks about his master behind his back. He also gently teases Luca for being so good at following rules. When he is training Asher, he pretends to have feelings for him in order to make him more compliant with the process. However, it is strongly implied that he feels bad for doing so.

### **Trivia**

* Vassandro prefers to bottom, though his role as a pleasure slave is to top.
* His birth name was Gerald.
Achilles

**Achilles**, whose birthname is unknown, was a former slave who briefly fought for the British Army. He was the first and only longtime non-immortal lover of Andy.

## Biography

### History

Achilles was born in the West Indies, then sold into slavery in the United States, where he was bought by a Virginian slave owner. When the American Revolution came about, he fought on the side of the British, as they promised freedom to slaves who took up arms with them.

Following Britain's loss, Achilles made his way to London, but found he was no more welcome there than he had been back in the Colonies. Starving and homeless, he was forced to steal food to survive. This led to him getting arrested, and he was put on a ship bound for a penal colony in Australia. As soon as they hit land, many prisoners escaped, including Achilles.

Andy, who was passing time as a bounty hunter, tracked him down. Instead of killing each other, they became partners and began robbing together. As time passed, they grew very close and started a romantic relationship.

Achilles and Andy later settled down and built a home together. Years passed and more people came, forming a small town around them. Eventually, Achilles, who had grown into an old man, had to force Andy to leave before their neighbors took notice of her unchanging appearance.

### Death

Despite their separation and Andy's absence, an angry mob of townsfolk who had grown suspicious of the couple came and murdered Achilles, burning down the house they had shared.

Andy later returned, unable to leave Achilles without seeing him one last time. When she found their house in ashes and Achilles dead, she took her revenge and killed everyone in town.
Adrian Courtney

Adrian is the son of Lord Courtney, and an ex-boyfriend of Robert Black.

He is said to have an outlandish fashion style, especially after marrying. In part two, Robert mocks him for wearing a vest covered in ibis feathers.

### **Personality**

Adrian is cunning and gaudy, regularly causing trouble with those around him. He taunts Robert and spreads gossip about his reactions despite being in a relationship, though he was unfaithful.

He attempts to present himself as someone who is successful without putting in much effort. Robert describes him passing Quals with an ‘*insouciant ease’*, even though he had been seeing a tutor in secret to ensure he would receive high honours.

### **History**

Adrian’s family traditionally belonged to the trade industry. His father, Lord Courtney, was granted a title by King Charles. Adrian is mocked by the sons of other Lords for his family’s history.

While in a relationship with Robert, Adrian slept with a porter at the University.
Adeliade Superbasin

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## Adeliade Superbasin

### Formation

Tonian Period-Cambrian Period

The Adeliade Superbasin is a Basin located in Australia, formed in the Tonian Period of the Neoproterozoic Era through the Cambrian Period of the Paleozoic Era. It is also known to have many fossils of Ediacaran biota.

## Formation And Subduvisions

The **Adeliade Superbasin** was formed during the Tonian Period to the Cambrian Period.

### Stansbury Basin

#### Kanmantoo Province

The **Kanmantoo Province** is a subdivision of the Stansbury Basin.

### Arrowie Basin

#### Yalkalpo Sub-Basin

The **Yalkalpo Sub-Basin** is a subdivision of the Arrowie Basin.

## References

1. ↑ *South Australian record of a Rodinian epicontinental basin and its mid-neoproterozoic breakup (∼700 Ma) to form the Palaeo-Pacific Ocean* by Christopher Mc A. Powell, Wolfgang V. Preiss, Colin G. Gatehouse, Bryan Krapěz, and Zhengxiang Li
2. ↑ *The advent of animals: The view from the Ediacaran* by James G. Gehling and Mary L. Droser
3. ↑ NOVA-Australia's First Four Billion Years:Awakening
4. ↑ *The Adelaide Geosyncline of South Australia and its significance in Neoproterozoic continental reconstruction* by Wolfgang Preiss
Bridda

Bridda is a pleasure slave at The Harlequin. At the beginning of *'The Golden Bird- Part I'*, he holds the position of first whore. However, it is revealed that he is suffering from consumption, and will soon be sold to a second-tier brothel who are unaware of his illness.

Luca describes him as having *'Burnished curls and long lacquered nails'*, as well as elegant hands.
Alfred

Alfred is a servant at Lightcliffe Hall, who is set to become Robert's valet. He is also part of the revolutionary group that meets at The Thorn. After Hugo introduces Robert to the ideas of the group, Alfred is the one to bring him to meet them. Previously, he served as a soldier in Kenever's army at the Siege of Cathar Lough.

He is described as 'almost as tall and twice as broad' as Robert, with dark eyes.

When Lord Argent travels to buy Luca from The Harlequin, Alfred travels with him.

After rescuing Asher from the Harlequin, he pretends to be Asher's uncle so he is given a position as a bootboy at Lightcliffe Hall.

Alfred was friends with Hugo, and was saddened by his death. In *'The Golden Bird- Part II',* he speaks at an impromptu funeral for Hugo.
Vulpes Velox

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## Vulpes Velox

Credit: National Geographic Photo Ark/Joel Sartore

## Classification

### Relatives

* Vulpes Bengalensis
* Vulpes Cana
* Vulpes Chama
* Vulpes Corsac
* Vulpes Ferrilata
* Vulpes Lagopus
* Vulpes Macrotis
* Vulpes Pallida
* Vulpes Rueppellii
* Vulpes Vulpes
* Vulpes Zerda

## Conservation Status

**Vulpes Velox**, more commonly known as the **Swift Fox**, is a Species in the Vulpes Genus. Its Conservation Status is Least Concern.

## Diet

It is not a picky eater and will eat whatever it finds. This usually includes birds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and, sporadically, berries, grasses, and small plants.

## Habitat

They live mostly in the states of US considered of the Western region, as well as parts of Western Canada. In population, it was copious in that area until the humans arrived. They prefer arid climates, forming their dens in sandy soils on spacious, open prairies. In the 1930s, they disappeared from Canada completely. However, they have been re-introduced there. Currently, there are a few sparse groups of swift foxes in the Great Plains of the U.S. and as well as western Canada. The largest population is in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, and Wyoming, where the species is stable. There are approximately only 350 individual specimens located in Southeast Alberta and Southwest Saskatchewan.

## References

1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 ITIS-Vulpes Genus
2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 ITIS-Vulpes Velox
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 AnimalDiversity-Vulpes Velox
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 National Geographic Photo Ark-Vulpes Velox
Riggs

Riggs is a revolutionary who has been stationed as a guard at Absalom alongside Coogan, Digby, and Hal Turner. He does not explicitly reveal this, but Robert recognises him from The Thorn, where he went by a different name.

He irritates Fergus by telling Robert negative things about the running of Absalom.
The Bustaments

Freddie and Jordie Bustament are brothers from the Midlands, who dedicate themselves to freeing debt slaves from factories. After blowing up mills in Westmoor with the help of Silva, they are considered by some to be terrorists.

Robert describes the Bustaments as *'young, not even shaving age'*. Neither of them drink due to a family history of alcoholism, specifically their father.

At Absalom, they help to free prisoners and prison slaves. They also remove Ged's collar, with Wim's help. In addition to this, Jordie begins to develop a close relationship with Asher. In chapter 12 of *'The Golden Bird- Part II'*, Ged suggests that Jordie is actually a girl.
Rafe Carlyle

Rafe Carlyle is the middle sibling of the Carlyle family, and King Ademar's favourite cousin.

### **Appearance**

Though they look alike, Rafe is said to be less attractive than both his brother Edmund and the King. He is described as having 'a mocking set to his mouth', which he attempts to hide with a mustache. His eyes are 'reptilian'. It is implied that he is much shorter than his relatives, which he is insecure about. When discussing Robert with the King, he calls Robert's height 'barbarian'.

### **Personality**

Similar to the King, Rafe is cruel, and enjoys toying with people. This can be seen when he has dinner with General Balkas, and spends much of it taunting him about his sexuality. He is also shown gossiping about Robert with the King.

Rafe benefits significantly from his close relationship with the King. When discussing Rafe's reputation for being a skilled swordsman, Robert questions how much of that is a result of his closeness to Ademar.

### **History**

At University, Rafe passed his Qual exam with highest honours. This earned him the longstanding reputation of being an egghead.

After Luca is gifted to the King, Rafe takes an interest in him. When Ademar tells him to stop, Rafe blames Luca for being a distraction.

In *'The Golden Bird- Part II'*, the King sets up a fencing match between Robert and Rafe. Rafe wins the first bout, but is ultimately beaten by Robert. He tells Robert that he will come to regret winning.
Tolliver

Tolliver is the Keeper of the Keys at Lightcliffe Hall. He was responsible for collecting Robert from Docktown after the death of Robert's father. He also brings Robert back to Lightcliffe after the Qual exam results were published.

Tolliver takes pride in his appearance, wearing 'exquisitely tailored' clothes, and making sure his black hair is smooth and evenly parted.

He regularly relays messages between Robert and Lord Argent.
Biology Taxonomy

This is a list of biological ranks that classify living organisms from highest to lowest:

## Taxonomic Ranks

* Domain (Used for organisms)
* Realm (Used for Viruses)
* Subrealm (Used for Viruses)
* Superkingdom
* Kingdom
* Subkingdom
* Infrakingdom
* Superphylum
* Superdivision (Used for plants)
* Phylum
* Division (Used for plants)
* Subphylum
* Subdivision (Used for plants)
* Infraphylum
* Infradivision (Used for plants)
* Superclass
* Class
* Subclass
* Infraclass
* Order
* Suborder
* Infraorder
* Superfamily
* Family
* Subfamily
* Tribe
* Subtribe
* Genus
* Subgenus
* Species
* Subspecies
* Strain

## References

1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 ITIS
Francis Mountbatten

Francis is Robert's second cousin, and they attended University at the same time.

At University, he invites Robert to High Parlour for tea with the other noble students, despite him not yet being recognised as Lord Argent's heir. Robert also occasionally practices sparring with him. Francis does not pass the Qual exam.

Before Lord Argent formally recognised Robert as his heir, Francis' father Lord Mountbatten was set to inherit his seat on the council. Argent shows disdain for both Lord Mountbatten and Francis. After Robert is presented at Highcourt, Francis' behaviour around him changes. He begins calling Robert 'cousin' mockingly, and taunts him about his accent.

He is close to Piers Ambrose, another student and the son of Lord Ambrose. In the first chapter, Adrian reveals that Piers and Francis visited Luca at The Harlequin together. They are also said to have spent time together at Deed's End, a country estate belonging to Piers' family. At the Centennial celebration, they wear ostentatious suits designed to complement each other.
Toby Carlyle

Lord Tobias Cornelius Roland Barnaby Mitchum Stanheathe Carlyle, known usually as ‘Toby’, is the younger brother of Edmund and Rafe Carlyle. He acts as a squire on General Balkas’ ship The Makepeace, as was his father’s dying wish.

### **Appearance**

While Toby shares some similarities with his brothers, namely their ‘broad lines’, they do not look especially alike. Toby is less muscular, with darker hair that hangs over his eyes, and brown eyes rather than green. His facial features are blunt, and his nose marred with spots. He wears glasses for reading. He is said to carry himself far more awkwardly than the other members of his family.

### **Personality**

Toby is a bookish boy who is used to getting his own way. He was kept at home, with tutors brought in to educate him. He believes that his mother, Lady Amelia, kept him at home due to his health. On the other hand, many believe he was kept at home due to his peculiarities. On The Makepeace, he throws regular tantrums, and causes trouble for Doran and Connell who are responsible for looking after him. His personality is markedly different to that of his brothers, who are confidently arrogant and outwardly cruel.

### **History**

Toby is the youngest of the Carlyle siblings by a large gap, and a cousin of King Ademar. His father, the Duke of Chesten, died when he was still reasonably young. It is said that his father’s dying wish was for Toby to serve as a squire, which he does with little interest. Toby’s relationship with his father is likely to have been difficult. In *‘The Golden Bird- Part II’*, General Balkas calls Toby a *‘snot-nosed little drama queen’*, and tells him his father would be ashamed of him, during which Toby tries not to cry. It is implied that Toby wishes he had been given the opportunity to go to school. Connell suggests that he may have turned out differently if he had studied with other boys his own age.

### **Relationships**

#### Doran & Connell

On The Makepeace, Toby is watched over by Doran and Connell. Connell treats him more leniently than Doran, resulting in Toby being less willing to interact with Doran when he is causing trouble and tantruming.

#### Luca

When it is revealed that Luca speaks several languages, Toby seems excited to have the opportunity to show off his own language skills. General Balkas forbids them from speaking to each other in any language other than Solasan. Later, Toby teaches Luca how to play Legion. When Toby breaks a medal Luca is cleaning, he helps Luca hide it rather than telling General Balkas.

### **Trivia**

* Bacon is one of Toby's favourite foods, but only when it is hot. He does not care for cold bacon.
Baldassare

Baldassare is the Erminian ambassador. Robert describes him as *'that loathsome little Erminian'*, who is smug and self-satisfied. He provides King Ademar with fine vintage wines.

In *'The Golden Bird- Part II'*, he gives Luca a string of coordinates to remember. When Luca recites them, Baldassare likens him to a songbird. He then tells him about the *'dawnbringer'* birds in Irjivi. Later, Luca is surprised by how gently Baldassare treats him when they have sex.
Ediacaran Period

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## GTS Navigation

### Past Period

Cryogenian Period

The **Ediacaran Period** is a Period in the Neoproterozoic Era that is 94 Million-Years-Old, starting 635 Mya at the end of the Cryogenian Period, to 541 Mya at the start of the Cambrian Period’s Fortunian Age.

The start of the Ediacaran Period, is marked by the Marinoan Glaciation of the Cryogenian Period began to retreat. The end of the Ediacaran Period is marked by the sudden appearance of the trace fossil  *Trichophycus Pedum*.

## Ediacaran Life

*Main Article: Ediacaran Biota List*

There are many types of life, but most were single-called or simple multicellular organisms. There was no mouths or much legs on animals.

## Climate

The Ediacaran had a stable, warm climate of 17°C (62.6°F), that ended the “Snowball Earth” of the Cryogenian Period. The entire ocean floor was covered by microbial mats that formed a solid surface.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Advanced Solutions International, Inc. *GSA Geologic Time Scale*.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Rafferty, John P. “Ediacaran Period.” *Encyclopædia Britannica*, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Liu , Alex, et al. *Www.Ediacaran.org*.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Smith, Richard, and Richard Smith. *Australia: Awakening*. *PBS*, Public Broadcasting Service, 11 Apr. 2013.
5. ↑ “How Worm Holes Ended Wormworld.” *YouTube*, 18 Mar. 2021, youtu.be/getaQoYBD28.
Gregori Boq

Gregori Boq is the proprietor of The Harlequin

### **Appearance**

Boq is obese, with a wig covering his head and heavy makeup. He wears bright, relaxed clothes and gaudy jewellery. Luca likens his eyes to those of a pig. They are often red and swollen due to the effects of laudanum. His cheeks also flush red when he has been drinking. He suffers from gout and tendonitis.

### **Personality**

Boq is motivated by money. He is manipulative, fabricating a bidding war between Robert and Councillor Bors for the ownership of Luca. Reputation matters greatly to him, and he goes to great efforts to secure prestigious clients. He is also vengeful, devising severe punishments for slaves who do something that could negatively impact the brothel’s repute. While he is keen to display his power over those below him, he is eager to impress those above him in the hope of improving his own status.

### **History**

Boq is from Baktria. It is implied that since arriving in Solas, he has not been dutiful about paying taxes.

He passes on information and gossip he receives about his clients to Kemp, believing him to be a merchant consortium in Oued.
Vetch

Vetch is a highwayman who works with Willy Tyburn.

When he was younger, he shouted out a man who was causing trouble in his mother's tavern. The man, a Lord, returned the next day, bringing the Watch with him. He had them cut out Vetch's tongue. Since then, he has developed a sign-language with Tyburn, who acts as his interpreter.

After Major Davies and Lieutenant Arkwright escape Absalom, he chases after them with more of Tyburn's men.
Major Davies

Major Davies is a member of His Majesty's Regiment, who travels to Absalom with Lieutenant Arkwright. There they find Robert in the midst of taking over Absalom.

He takes Robert to The Warden's office to be interrogated further. Robert escapes this by trapping Major Davies between the wall and the desk. Robert plans to keep Davies and Arkwright as hostages, but they run away.
Bartimaeus Kemp

Bartimaeus Kemp is the leader of the revolutionary group that meets in The Thorn. He goes by the code name 'Khalkeus'.

### **Appearance**

Kemp is described as unremarkable, with his club foot being his only notable feature. He is in his late middle-age.

### **Personality**

Kemp is secretive, especially due to the nature of his revolutionary work. He devises alternative identities which he uses to convince others to do his bidding. To gain information from Boq, he pretends to be part of a merchant consortium in Oued.

He values those who work for him willingly, offering them things in return for their contributions. To thank Robert, he organised the rescue of Asher from the Harlequin, as well as meetings between Luca and Robert in the palace.

### **History**

Kemp holds the position of royal astronomer. He also occasionally teaches classes at the University. As a major figure of the revolutionary movement, he is the author of several pieces of literature such as ‘The Mouth of Iron’, which discusses the origin of hierarchy.

### **Relationships**

#### Robbie

Kemp agrees to free Asher at Robert's request in return for his participation in the revolutionary movement. He also arranges meetings between Luca and Robbie in the palace.

#### Luca

Kemp tests Luca's intelligence before recruiting him into the revolutionary movement. During Luca's time at The Harlequin, Kemp collected information about him and his history. He teaches Luca codes, and uses him to pass on messages.
Councilor Bors

Councilor Bertram Bors is a Lord who regularly visits The Harlequin with his slave, 'The Beast', who uses the slaves on Bors' behalf. In 'The Golden Bird- Part II', he is revealed to be the King's interrogator.

### **Appearance**

Councilor Bors' most defining feature is his scarred and pox-eaten face. To hide this, he wears a brass nose attached to his spectacles. He has also worn a half-mask made of porcelain on special occasions such as the Centennial Celebration. The pox also ate away at the soft tissue of his genitals, so he wears padding in his breeches to hide this.

### **Personality**

Bors is known to take pleasure in hurting and even killing pleasure slaves. Boq threatens to sell Luca to him as a punishment after Robert runs away on Bacchanal. The pleasure slaves at The Harlequin call him 'The Pig'.

At Highcourt, he is charismatic, with a dry sense of humour. Robert recalls enjoying talking to him, before knowing what he did to Luca. He is also a friend of Lord Argent.

### **History**

Bors bought a death from Jorin at the fuckhouse the same night Luca is brought there. Later, he meets Luca again at The Harlequin and recognises him.

After Robert pays the protection fee for Luca, his appointments with Councilor Bors are taken instead by Tris. Bors has the Beast break Tris' leg, before offering to pay for a doctor.

In 'The Golden Bird- Part I', he takes an appointment with Asher. After Asher attempts to fight back, he is beaten by the Beast. Bors offers to pay Boq the full price for him as compensation, with the caveat that he be allowed to kill him at The Harlequin.
Lieutenant Arkwright

Lieutenant Arkwright is a member of His Majesty's Regiment. He travels to Absalom with Major Davies, and finds Robert there in the midst of taking over Absalom.

He has held a grudge against Robert since his Tuesday appointment with Luca at the Harlequin was instead given to Robert, after Lieutenant Arkwright was deemed to not be of much status.

At Absalom, he is knocked unconscious when Robert smashes a teapot over his head. Robert intends to keep him prisoner, but he escapes with General Davies.
Sark

Sark is the overseer at The Harlequin. He is largely responsible for doling out punishments to the slaves.

Sark brings Luca books in exchange for sex. These books mostly came from the *'penny pile'* at the market, and were usually University textbooks. This arrangement ended after Robert began bringing Luca books, though Sark did not acknowledge it until some time later. Bagoas reveals that **Sark** was infatuated with Luca.

After Asher is beaten by the Beast, Sark finds Luca and brings him to Boq's office to see him.
Nahab

Nahab was a pleasure slave belonging to the King's Seray. He was originally from Dir Mun Sayut, in the north of Enkaare.

Nahab and Luca became friends on Luca's first night in the Seray after Luca was given the drugs Velox and Digitalis. Nahab told Luca about his life in Enkaare, where he worked as a shepherd.

After Nahab died, Luca began to think of his time in the Seray as *'before Nahab'* and *'after Nahab'*.
Willy Tyburn

Willy Tyburn is a highwayman known as *'The Terror of King's Road'*, who was being transported to Absalom at the same time as Robert.

He is a supporter of Kenever, and sends some of the money he steals to Guye to support his cause. Robert remembers Piers Ambrose being one of the people stopped by Tyburn along the road.

He acts as an interpreter for Vetch, who cannot speak after having his tongue cut out.

After shaking his hand, Robert assumes him to be ambidextrous.
Pseudogene

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A **Pseudogene** is a gene that is no longer functional in a genome of an organism, and act like molecular fossils.

## References

1. ↑ PBS Eons, director. *The Genes We Lost Along the Way*. *YouTube*, Public Broadcasting Service, 24 Feb. 2021.
All

#### A

* Adrian Courtney
* Alfred
* Aquila
* Arnie Fergus

#### B

* Bagoas
* Baldassare
* Bartimaeus Kemp
* Billy Myles
* Bridda

#### C

* Connell
* Coogan
* Cook
* Councilor Bors

#### D

* Digby
* Doran
* Dr Elmsworth
* Dr Quinby

#### E

* Edmund Carlyle
* Elif Karga

#### F

* Francis Mountbatten
* Friedrich

#### G

* Ged
* General Balkas
* Gregori Boq

#### H

* Hal Turner
* Hodge
* Hrini
* Hugo Forteys

#### L

* Lieutenant Arkwright
* Lord Argent
* Lord Fulke

#### M

* Madam Karga
* Major Davies

#### N

* Nahab
* Ned Merton

#### R

* Rafe Carlyle
* Riggs
* Robert Black

#### T

* Tam Tregeryth
* The Bustaments
* The Warden
* Toby Carlyle
* Tolliver

#### S

* Samuel Fulke
* Sark
* Silva

#### V

* Val Fawcett
* Vetch

#### W

* Willy Tyburn
* Wim
Dr Quinby

Dr John Quinby was the assistant to the royal physician before being demoted for euthanising a gladiator with a fatal dose of laudanum. After his demotion, he is sent as a doctor to Absalom in the same caravan as Robert. In *'The Golden Bird- Part I'*, he is called Dr Quincy by Dr Elmsworth.

He has curly chestnut coloured hair, and muttonchops. He also wears spectacles. It is also implied that he is not long out of University, and therefore still quite young.

Alongside Dr Elmsworth, he treats Luca after his first night. Where Dr Elmsworth is detached, Dr Quinby has an empathetic and involved bedside manner for which Dr Elmsworth mocks him. Luca initially appreciated this, but then withdrew, not believing himself to be worthy of it. Later, Dr Quinby gives another pleasure slave a dose of Velox which causes a fatal seizure. After this incident, he refuses to use it again, and is sent to work in the gladiator stables. In the gladiator stables, he attempts to learn Keld to better communicate with them.

His caring nature is seen again in *'The Golden Bird- Part II'*, where he provides Hugo with pain relief until he runs out. He also treats injured guards and prisoners at Absalom, as well as Asher's ear and Robert's hand. He begins a friendship with Ged, who agrees to teach him Keld.
Hoi Hoi

Hoi Hoi is a mod for ParaChuGaming.

she honestly doesn’t know why she’s still on the mod team. Come on, like, she’s annoying, lmao.

she likes FNAF, Danganronpa, Jurassic park, and other things

Is gay

has slaves and honestly doesn’t know why but whatever

if you’re reading this, hello, Nido! Play danganronpa and fnaf, ty :)

hi I'm ironwalk, the short one, liberating 2 braincells since 1807

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General Balkas

General Hector Balkas is the captain of The Makepeace, a man-o-war ship in the Royal Navy fleet. He is a decorated war hero. At the beginning of *'The Golden Bird- Part II'*, the King throws a carnival in his honour to celebrate his victory at Angarrick, which succeeded in pushing Kenever's forces back to the border between Guye and Solas.

At dinner during the carnival, he is mocked by the King and his cousins Rafe and Edmund Carlyle for his sexual preferences. When asked of his feelings about Luca, he claims to prefer women. However, they then mock him about his overall aversion to sex and embarrassment when discussing it. This culminates in King Ademar sending Luca to Balkas on The Makepeace, offending him. Annoyed at having to keep him on the ship, he passes the responasibility of looking after him to Doran and Connell.

General Balkas' father was a footsoldier who served under the Duke of Chesten. More than once, he is said to have saved the Duke's life. In return, the Duke sponsored Balkas' education at the Officer's Academy. There, he was the only student who was not well-born. It was at the Officer's Academy where he met Hodge, who later went on to become his aide-de-camp.
Hrini

Hrini is a Keld slave serving under Cook on The Makepeace. He belonged to the Skuld clan, as evidenced by the double-headed axe tattooed on his arm.

His hair is blond, typical of the Keld, but his skin is tanned from working on the ship. Luca believes him to be around the same age as his older brother, Alek.

When Luca goes to Cook to collect solly *(coffee)* for Doran, Cook asks if he and Hrini know each other. Hrini refuses to acknowledge Luca.
Ned Merton

Merton is a guard at Absalom. He is given the responsibility of showing Robert around Absalom when he arrives, believing him to be inspecting the prison on official business. When it is revealed that Robert was in fact arrested, he is conflicted about how to react. Fergus convinces him to join them in taking over Absalom.

After The Bustaments blow a hole in the prison's armoury, Merton reveals that Tam Tregeryth was being held in a neighbouring cell.
Connell

Connell is a slave serving on The Makepeace. Along with Doran, he is responsible for watching over Luca and Toby.

He is described as having '*ginger hair sticking up in all directions'* and freckles.

When Luca is first brought to The Makepeace, Connell finds clothes for him and provides him with a salve for his injuries from Highcourt. He also gives Luca a tin of biscuits, telling him to keep eating until he's no longer hungry, as well as tea to calm his stomach. Later, they bond further on foraging trips for medicinal plants.

Connell has an impressive knowledge of the use of plants for healing. This was passed on to him by his mother, who he describes as 'a bit of a witch'. As well as Luca's tea, he makes a poultice for Cook's gamy foot.

It is implied that Toby favours Connell over Doran, due to his gentler approach. When Toby attempts to protest against having to march to Redditch, Doran claims that he will *'only consider entering into crisis negotiations with Connell'*. He also suggests that Connell's heart is too big for the rest of him.

Connell is said to be a talented artist.
Isaac

Isaac (formerly known as MrDoge) is just in chat, or sometimes isn't. It depends on the day. He has an obsession with pears, mainly because his childhood Animal Crossing town had pears in it. Also he started a YouTube channel during quarantine, if you’re in to low quality splatoon content and the occasional live stream here it is https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCewGbiZ3X\_3yNq9V-afLH9Q That's about it.

Also #Pears4Life

no

anti-pears

#nocares4pears

do you like it in all lowercase

-ironwalk

no, pears are good, don’t make me shove you into a corner in ACNH again

no not the corner-
Val Fawcett

Nthandavaltunde 'Val' Fawcett is a student at The University. There, he shares a flat with Robert and Hugo, both close friends. Amongst them, he earns the nickname of 'mother' for his sensible, if slightly anxious demeanour. He is a dedicated student, spending most of his time studying either alone or with Robert. He has also helped Robert with essays. Val graduates University with High Honours.

Val's father is a Greengrocer. His mother's side of the family are from Kanem.
The Makepeace

The Makepeace is a 'Man-o'-War' ship, part of the fleet of the Solasan Royal Navy. It is captained by General Hector Balkas. Luca likens the ship to the *''body of a whale tossed up from a deep tide''.*

There are several rooms on The Makepeace. These include: the brig, where Luca is initially kept on his arrival due to it being the only one with a secure lock; General Balkas' office, and the kitchen. There are also rooms for storage and accommodation, often serving both purposes at once.

In 'The Golden Bird- Part II', Luca is sent to The Makepeace by the King, both as a gift and to mock General Balkas for his celibacy. There he is looked after by Doran and Connell. The ship travels to Hythe, before the company leaves and begins marching towards Redditch. While the ship is being unpacked, Luca is raped by Hodge, who threatens him to keep it a secret.

### Related Characters

* Connell
* Doran
* General Balkas
* Hodge
* Hrini
* Luca
Dr Elmsworth

Dr Elmsworth is the Royal Physician. He treats the injuries of the gladiators and pleasure slaves throughout the centennial celebrations. He is also known to perform experiments on them, such as with the drug Velox, which was developed for use on horses.

He is described as a *'small, imperious man with dark hair arranged over a bald patch'*.

He consistently gets Dr Quinby's name wrong, calling him Dr Quincy.
Tris

Tris is a pleasure slave at The Harlequin. At the beginning of *'The Golden Bird- Part I'*, he holds the position of second whore. After Bridda is sold, Luca passes him to become first whore. According to Bagoas, he is *'older than he looks'*.

In his first scene, Tris is shown shouting at his page for dropping a bottle of perfume. Bagoas later suggests that he is not as *'subtle'* as Luca.

After Robert pays the protection fee for Luca, Tris takes his appointments with Councilor Bors and the Beast. During one of these appointments, the Beast breaks Tris' leg. Bors pays for a doctor, and Bagoas convinces Boq not to sell him. Despite his age and stagnating client list, Tris brings in a good amount of money for The Harlequin.
The Beast

'The Beast' is a slave owned by Councilor Bors. He uses pleasure slaves on Bors' behalf after Bors' genitals rotted away due to a pox. His real name is Egon. 'The Beast' is a nickname given to him by the slaves of The Harlequin.

Generally, he wears the clothes of a high ranking slave with a heavy iron collar. When he performed as part of the Bacchanal Satyr play at The Harlequin, he wore a black horsehair wig with horns, a waist cloth, and red greasepaint on his face.

During an appointment with The Beast, Asher attempts to fight back, scratching his face. In retaliation, The Beast beats Asher until he is close to death. He is later stabbed in the eye by Luca with a hairpin when Luca hears Councilor Bors' plan to buy and kill Asher.
Tam Tregeryth

Tam Tregeryth is Kenever’s right hand man in Guye. He is described as a ‘tactical genius, invincible in battle’.

### **Appearance**

Tam is said to be very attractive, commanding the attention of whatever room he is in. He has the body of a swordsman, with a strong upper body and lean waist. His hair is long, with curls that are a dark honey blonde colour. He wears his hair tied in a knot at the nape of his neck. Robert says he has *‘the sort of face ballads [were] written about’*. He has some stubble along his jaw.

### **Personality**

Tam has a very commanding personality. When Robert is unconscious after being treated for his injury, he takes charge at Absalom, sending Robert’s men out on various tasks and taking over the warden’s office with his own. He also has Ged locked in a cell, due to a longstanding distrust of the Keld. In chapter 11 of *‘The Golden Bird, Part II’*, he refers to Ged as an animal, and says that Robert must be the one to *‘put it down’* when *‘that thing gives in to its bloody nature’*. When Robert and Tam worked together to humanely euthanise injured prisoners, he describes Tam as looking ‘cheerful as ever’ in contrast to his own bleak exhaustion.

### **History**

The Tregeryth clan is an ancient and important one in Guye, with its shield hanging in the castle for generations. He is the cousin of Lady Conwenna, Kenever’s mother.

### **Relationships**

#### Kenever

As well as being the cousin of Kenever’s mother, there are rumours about the nature of the relationship between Tam and Kenever. Robert recalls Francis telling a joke about them once, and Alfred advises him not to repeat it.

#### Robert

Robert initially has a deep respect for Tam. However, as they spend more time together at Absalom together, their relationship begins to sour. Robert does not agree with the way he chooses to run the takeover, or his prejudice against Ged. Tam is suspicious of Robert’s royal lineage.