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Tiago Ayers

Tiago Ayers was the first King of the Riverlands, ruling from 110 - 115 SM. The Tip of Tiago region is named after him.

## History

In Riversplit, where House Ayers resided, statues of the demi-god of Rivers, Potamoi, were forbidden. In retaliation, the Council of the Riverlands prohibited any public worship of Obum, the god of Rain - the god the Nahr tribe originally prayed to. By 100 SM, the council had become corrupt, and the Ayers were persecuted for continuing their patron worship to Obum instead of Potamoi. In 106 SM, the council’s army marched south to Riversplit and ransacked the town, leaving no survivors. The army left believing they had eradicated the Ayers, but the family's youngest son, Tiago, was not in Riversplit.

Tiago Ayers was utterly broken when he returned to Riversplit and saw the destruction. Although he wasn’t religious, he traveled to the town’s underground temple dedicated to Obum. He prayed for twelve days and nights, asking the god of Rain and Natural Disasters what he should do. On the twelfth day, Obum spoke to Tiago and granted the Ayers family heightened allure, making them stronger than any other family from the Nahr tribe. After Obum gave his additional blessing, a golden sword appeared on Obum’s altar, and Tiago named the sword Obum’s Revenge. He then traveled to Svilat, the capital of the Riverlands.

It is said that Obum’s Revenge boosted Tiago’s allure to that of an Arc. The Divine sword leveled the enormous city, murdering everyone in the council and destroying any statues of Potamoi. Unsatisfied, Tiago Ayers traveled throughout the Riverlands, slaughtering the remaining Nahr families and destroying anything he saw relating to Potamoi. As Tiago traveled through the Riverlands, the citizens outside the families began to follow him, worshipping him as Obum’s son.

In 110 SM, Tiago Ayers returned to Riversplit, renamed it Waterbrook, and the people named him King of the Riverlands. He also kept the Divine sword and made it a family heirloom. In 111 SM, Tiago prohibited any Potamoi worship in Waterbrook, but throughout the Riverlands, the worship of the demi-god was still allowed. He married Ramona, a commoner, in 112 SM and had seven children, hoping to revive the Ayers namesake. His seven children were Lainey, Narcis, Ysabel, Ruben, Cotan, Logan, and Genoveva. To ensure his children would not suffer the same fate his family endured, Tiago trained them in combat, molding them into some of the strongest individuals in the Riverlands.

During his rule, Tiago became interested in the makeup of his territory and hired Voyagers and map makers to fill out his kingdom and find any oubliettes. As the domain grew, Tiago began creating alliances with other tribes throughout the Riverlands. In 115 SM, Tiago died, and the crown went to his eldest child, Lainey.
Woggils the Indomitable

*"WHO CAN DOMINATE THE INDOMITABLE?!"*

-Woggils

Woggils the Indomitable is one of the main characters of the Ringbearer Chronicles campaign arc. He is a loud and proud monk who can manipulate the elements to his will. He is a little chaotic, and he left his order because it was too restrictive to his lifestyle. He is bestest buds with Kalesh Blackpage.

## History

### Pre-Campaign

Woggils was left at the monastery of the Yizeti Monks by a mysterious and powerful being when he was a baby. He was raised at the monastery, and though his martial prowess was clear, he could not summon the elements like the other trainees. This angered him greatly, and he was courted by other monasteries to no avail. In his time at the monastery, Woggils also made friends with (and learned how to speak) Yeti.

### The Ringbearer Chronicles

Woggil's adventure begins when Master Donu, the leader of the Yizeti, sends him out on a mission to spread the values of the order.

However, the more Woggils stayed in the world outside the monastery, the more he embraced a chaotic lifestyle. When his master confronted him in a dream, Woggils rejected his order and is now searching for a new one with Donu's help.

Other monks have visited him in his dreams and have asked him about his preferences and lifestyle choices. He has yet to find an accepting order, but most want him to be a part of theirs because of his insane determination and willpower.

## Items

Woggils has a cloak of protection, as well as a magic quarterstaff that extends from a ring. He also has a pair of "eyes of the eagle", which he calls "Woggils Goggles". He carries a copy of "*The Perks of Being a Wallflower*" with him at all times, and he also has a chess set to show off his formidable skills.
Free People of Beldurra

The Free People of Beldurra (FPB) is an independent island off the western coast of the Kingdom of Beldurra in Eeccess. These inhabitants are refugees from Beldurra’s Dark Age when House Rebellio held all the power. They are allied with the Cumulus Empire and have recently repaired relations with the Kingdom of Beldurra.

There are two cities on the island Coralean and Helous. Coralean is the capital city.

Helous was created by the Cumulus Empire as they tried to help the island’s economy. This city is now the largest city on the island although it isn’t the capital. The Cumulus Empire’s embassy, located in Helous, has been attacked by mainland Beldurra terrorists who believe the island belongs to the kingdom and shouldn’t be a free country.
Vera Withers

Cleophilia is the Lady of Widow's Dale in the Riverlands. She publically goes by the name Vera Withers. She is a character in A Death at Dawn.

## Appearance and Personality

Cleophilia is a beautiful woman with short silver colored hair and grey colored eyes. She looks like she is in her twenties although she is over forty. She is usually bright spirited, and is known to give everyone she likes a nickname.

Her nickname is Cleo.

## History

In 480 SM, Cleophilia meets Domeric Ayers and they begin a relationship. Domeric proposes to Cleophilia, but King Alen refuses for his eldest son to marry a peasant girl. In 486 SM Domeric is murdered by House Osmont troops. Domeric and Cleophilia continued their relationship secretly. Already knowing that his life was in danger, Domeric wrote a decree, giving Cleophilia Widow's Dale and a new name - Vera Withers.

As the lady of Widow's Dale, Cleophilia decides to adopt peasant children and give them a better life. She adopts Lysane, Cornelia, Penelopei, Ossian, Lucius, and Nebula.

## Recent Events

### A Death at Dawn

In A Death at Dawn, Cleophilia makes her first appearance in when Jarin Ayers arrives to Widow's Dale with Daya and Ser Bronston Hedge. Jarin is surprised to see that Lady Vera was the woman his older brother, Domeric, had wanted to marry. Jarin and Cleophilia become friendly, and she tells Jarin her real name and how she received Widow's Dale. Jarin and Cleophilia then begin an affair. When Dimia dies, Jarin tells Cleophilia he will be leaving for Waterbrook the next day. Cleophilia begs him to take her with him and he agrees.
Warrior Raiders

Warrior Raiders are a cultural group of people known for their brutality. Warrior Raiders appear in A Death at Dawn and A Skinchanger's Journey.

## History

Warrior Raiders are split into regional tribes. The Valiant Warriors that were in the Mountain Realm are related to the Warrior Raiders.

In 495 SM, they were banished from the Kingdom of Valley Pines by Lord Falk Osmont and Lady Victoria Wayward and sent to Unmosis. In 505 SM Lady Arla Osmont allowed the Warrior Raiders to come to the Southern Kingdom of Valley Pines, their one condition was to locate and murder Hadrian Osmont.
Saltwood

Saltwood is a small settlement of about two hundred people. Around sixty people who live in Saltwood work at Saltwood Palace. Spencer Teag is the settlement’s leader and reports directly to Lord Olivier. There is a small buffer of forest between the palace and the settlement. The people who live in Saltwood are healthy because Lord Olivier is very interested in alchemy and using it to better his people.

Although Lord Cole Osmont hoped for a city, Saltwood only reached the settlement status a hundred years later in 475 SM. In 505 SM, merchants began traveling through the settlement to sell and buy goods. Both Lord Olivier and Spencer Teag hope Saltwood will now transition into a town. The settlement is becoming known for its saltwood lumberyards.
Eodunn Kingdom

The Eodunn Kingdom is an isolationist province in the far east of Eeccess. In 497 SM, King Aggan Qi took his army over the Ice Tops and quickly began taking land in the Crystal Bay. This started a war with the Cumulus Empire. So far, the Eodunn Kingdom has been unstoppable but has recently slowed down due to King Aggan’s declining health.

The kingdom’s capital city is Qissi, located off White Dragon Bank near the Lisha River.

Before there was only one other city in the kingdom named, Mallan. The creation of the triplet cities: Sincho, Entori, and Cassamir came with the expansion of the kingdom north of the Ice Tops. Modove is the only city that was originally in the Cumulus Empire.

East of the kingdom is a small island called Dragon Isle. The twin Guardian dragons, created by Citia, that protect the Eodunni population live on this island. No one has seen the Guardian dragons since the Empyrean Ascendency Era (EAE). There are no human settlements on the island.
Saltwood Palace

Saltwood Palace is a palace with a small settlement. Lord Olivier Spire is the Lord of Saltwood Palace. The settlement goes by the name of Saltwood.

Saltwood Palace is a notable location in A Skinchanger’s Journey.

Lord Marcellus Spire built Saltwood Palace in 375 SM. The palace’s grand construction almost debted House Spire out of lordship. Since the palace was built so far from the capital, the Lord Protector of the Kingdom of Valley Pines, Cole Osmont, paid for the construction in hopes that the palace would attract more commoners, eventually creating a city.

The palace is made out of marble and stone and sits in the middle of the Great Forest. The palace is large and is known for its many arches and grand windows. Saltwood Palace is separated into three sections: west wing, east wing, and the main parlor. Outside of the palace is a small garden surrounded by high stone walls.
Doran Osmont

Doran Osmont is the heir to the title of the Lord Protector of the Northern Kingdom of Valley Pines. His is also betrothed to Alice Wayward. He is a notable character in A Death at Dawn.

## Appearance and Personality

Doran has red-brown hair and green eyes. He behaves similarly to his father, Lord Falk Osmont; narcissistic and deceiving. Doran is also extremely naive and childish. Alice Wayward described that in every conversation they had he acted like a child and she was the tutor.

## History

Doran Osmont was born in Kingment, the Kingdom of Valley Pines, on the on the seventeenth day of the Snow Moon during the four hundred and eighty-eighth year after the Secession of Man. Doran is the oldest child of Falk Osmont and Victoria Wayward. A member of House Osmont, he has one younger brother named Rosert; and two younger sisters, Emeline and Catrain.

## Recent Events

### A Death at Dawn

When first introduced in A Death at Dawn, Doran is unhappy about his father's decision to betroth him with Alice Wayward. He expresses his disgust to anyone who was not from Valley Pines. He is rude to Alice when he first meets her, but Alice insist they should at least be friends. As time passed, his feelings for Alice grew the more he interacted with her. He becomes excited for the day he can marry Alice.
Northern Kingdom of Valley Pines

The Northern Kingdom of Valley Pines is the northern region of the Kingdom of Valley Pines.

Falk Osmont is the Lord Protector of the Northern Kingdom of Valley Pines.

The Northern Kingdom of Valley Pines capital city is Kingment.

The Great Forest covers ninety percent of the Northern Kingdom of Valley Pines. In the northeast region, there is a small forest called the Silverwood Forest. The Northwestern Range is in the northwest region and protected by House Vale. There are small hilly areas in the Great Forest such as Craven Hill, created centuries ago by the hill tribes. Greenharbor, Ashington Keep, and Sapphire Escape are located in the only flat grassy areas in the kingdom.

There are four major lakes: Lake Oyster, Pine Lake, Osmont Reservoir, and Seoras' Watering Hole. Oysterhelm and Pinerun are two major cities located by lakes. Gulflake River and Sims River flow through the northern kingdom. Hard Pine Bay, Moonstone Gulf, and Blackwater Sound are all bodies of water that touches the northern kingdom.
Preservers of the Cleansed Race

The Preservers of the Cleansed Race, also known as the PCR, is an organization that persecutes Maras or Arts users. The PCR is mainly known for their participation in the Holy Massacres.

## History

Queen Neries Osmont created the first PCR faction after her daughter, Bowen, was kidnapped by Maras in 167 SM.

In 342 SM, Therion Osmont expanded the PCR’s powers in the Kingdom of Valley Pines by aligning them with the Citadel. This alliance heightened the PCR’s political, religious, and educational power. He collaborated in creating a PCR headquarter in the Summerlands, Riverlands, and Grasslands. After retiring from the title of the Lord Protector, Therion helped cement the PCR’s power in the Mountain Realm.

### The Holy Massacres

The PCR were the only winners of the Third Holy War. After their participation in the Holy Alliance, the PCR found generous donors to help their organization grow. The PCR were the main perpetrators during the Holy Massacres, carrying out raids throughout the Mountain Realm.

The Holy Massacres lasted from 374-395 SM. It is believed that over one million Maras were murdered.
Cotyledon

The Cotyledons are Re'ins that identify with the hawk. The Cotyledon works for the Southern Kingdom of Valley Pines and identifies with the oak leaf. To respect the old Cotyledon, members still receive a hawk tattoo. Fawix and Devana, King Meyor Osmont's sisters, originally created the Cotyledon in 295 SM, replicating the Rangers that protected the Mountain Realm. Lord Morvan Osmont secretly recreated the Cotyledon in 468 as personal guards. In 487, the Cotyledon became public knowledge. The Cotyledon is the only assassin group that allows Zuts users as members.
Kaylien Thoren

Kaylien Thoren is a daughter of the Lord Protector of the Summerlands, Bryce and Ryia Thoren. She is a notable character in A Death at Dawn. She is betrothed to Terryn Ayers, the heir to the title of the Lord Protector of the Riverlands.

## Appearance and Personality

Kaylien is tall and slender, and her skin is a pale olive color. She has curly oak brown hair and big dark brown eyes. Kaylien is smart and takes her father's lessons to heart. She is feisty and perceptive, but she still hopes for the best in people. At first she was excited to marry Terryn Ayers, but after getting to know him and his childish logic, she is unsure. She often turns to Dain Ayers for help about dealing with Terryn. She trusts Jarin Ayers, Dain, and Lysane Withers.

## History

Kaylien was born on the on the thirteenth day of the Hunters Moon during the four hundred and eighty-ninth year after the Secession of Man. She has four siblings: two brothers named Sakai and Helios; and two sisters named Vivah and Krea.

Her real surname is of House Ashmire, but when her father Lord Ekon Ashmire rose to the title of the Lord Protector of the Summerlands, he changed their surname to match the old House Thoren.

## Books

### A Death at Dawn

Kaylien is introduced in A Death at Dawn when she arrives in Waterbrook. After a dinner where Jossa died, Kaylien become hysterical and speaks to no one. Unsure of what to do, Terryn turns to Jarin to help with Kaylien. She confesses to Jarin that she is upset with him because he sent Lysane away. She also asks Jarin why Terryn is so childish, already knowing that Terryn behaves the way he does because of Dimia Ayers. After Jarin speaks with Kaylien, she pretends to be happy again.
Bloody Tower

The Bloody Tower is a tower located just outside of Winter's Keep. The Bloody Tower is where sick members of House Wayward historically were secluded.

Alice Wayward stayed in the tower. The tower is currently abandoned.

## History

Nervous that his eldest son, Obediah Wayward, might get infected with the Plague of the Arts, Fane Wayward had the Bloody Tower built in 93 SM. Although Obediah was locked away in the tower, he still contacted the plague and died in 97 SM.
House Thoren

House Thoren was the ruling house of the Summerlands. They were King of the Summerlands and the Lord Protector of the Summerlands.

In 481 SM, Lord Morvan Osmont murdered House Thoren and installed House Ashmire as the new Lord Protector of the Summerlands in what is known as the Massacre at Goldspire. Gloriana Wayward survived the massacre because she was living in Maryere at the time.

Sunahiri Thoren is a famous member of House Thoren known as the Sun King.
Garth Wayward

Garth Wayward was the heir to the title of the Lord Protector of the Mountain Realm. During the Harvest Moon in 471 SM, he fell from a horse and broke his neck, dying at age 14.

## Appearance and Personality

Garth's skin had the darkest skin tone amongst his siblings. It was known that his mother, Fallen Wayward, favored him.

## History

Garth was born in Maryere, the Mountain Realm during the four-hundred and fifty-seventh year after the Secession of Man. He was the eldest son of Robart Wayward and Fallen Gardener. He had four siblings: two brothers, Rodrick and Borin; and two sisters, Sable and Victoria.

On the twenty-first day of the Harvest Moon in 471 SM, at age 14, Garth died after falling off a horse and breaking his neck. Coincidently a few hours before on the same day, eleven year old Rodrick Wayward, the second son and heir to the title, ran away to become a knight, forfeiting his claim. On the first day of the Hunters Moon in 471 SM, at one year old, Borin Wayward was named heir to the Lord Protector of the Mountain Realm.

1. ↑ Grey, Gabrielle. *When the Fires Broke Through Anthology,* Clovis pg. 5
2. ↑ Grey, *WTFBT Anthology*, Clovis pg.2
3. ↑ Grey, *WTFBT Anthology*, Clovis pg. 4-5
Ailig

Savant Ailig is one of Ser Colvic's abductor and Laluna's companion. He is a notable character in A Skinchanger's Journey.

## Appearance and Personality

Ailig is a cranky old man. Ailig has  a  bald  head,   age  spots  littering  his  skin,  and  has a  hunch  in  his back.  He  wears a  thick  optical  that  make  his  eyes  look  magnified.  He dresses like a typical Savant in a brown burlap robe. He is known to be rude towards others. He has a soft side for Laluna and would do anything for her.

## Books

### A Skinchanger's Journey

After meeting Colvic, Ailig is unimpressed, but knows he is good in combat. He takes Colvic to the armorer, but when things went awry, he has to leave Cales along with Colvic and Laluna and head towards Lismure. When Colvic breaks his ankle the trio has to go to Saltwood Palace to heal him. While in Saltwood, Ailig keeps to himself and is more preoccupied with Laluna's changed mood than with Colvic.
Clovis

Clovis is a Savant and confidant of Lady Fallen Wayward.

## WTFBT Anthology

He is a POV in the WTFBT Anthology. His POV occurs in Maryere, the Mountain Realm in 471 SM.

The chapter starts with Clovis sitting in the Grand Library with Sable Wayward, teaching the girl how to read. He is also listening in on conversations happening around him. He overhears that Rodrick Wayward, Fallen's son, has ran away to be a knight and that Fallen doesn't know. Clovis wonders if he should tell Fallen what happened. As he is considering this a knight approaches Lady Fallen and Lady Joan Myster and tells them that Garth Wayward, Fallen's eldest child, fell from his horse and has broken his neck.
Southern Kingdom of Valley Pines

The kingdom is located in the southern region of the Kingdom of Valley Pines.

Peyton Osmont is the Lord Protector of the Southern Kingdom of Valley Pines.

The Southern Kingdom of Valley Pines capital city is King's Berth.

The Great Forest covers sixty percent of the Southern Kingdom of Valley Pines. Lamewood Swamp is located in the southwest region. There are more hilly areas in the southern kingdom since the extinct hill tribes lived mostly in the area. Haven Hills and Alnor's Hills are the two tallest groupings of hills in the kingdom. To the south is the island of Saltspike, known for its treacherous waters and dramatic cliffs. To the west is Unmosis, a region separate not ruled by the Lord Protector.

Lake Tealoch and Lake in the Forest are the only two lakes in the southern kingdom. Both lakes have heavily populated cities located by them. River Lilia and River Aimil are the two rivers that run through the southern kingdom. The Murky Murk Coastline, Oaken Coast, and Brother's Cove are bodies of water that touches the southern kingdom.

In 496 SM, the Southern Kingdom of Valley Pines was created after Peyton Osmont split the Kingdom of Valley Pines in two.
Valley of Smoke

The Valley of Smoke is a mountain range that separates the Mountain Realm and the Grasslands in northern Mystos. The enormous and constantly active Volkan's Volcano sits at the northern area of the range, creating a smokey environment. Lava from the volcano flows south and empties into the Lake of Shadows. These lava streams are known as Volkan's Veins.
Great Forest

The Great Forest is an enormous forest that covers ninety percent of the Kingdom of Valley Pines. The forest stretches from the northwest Summerlands to the southern part of the Embrus Range. Hadrian Osmont, Ser Colvic Rames, and Raynese run through the Great Forest during A Death at Dawn. During A Skinchanger's Journey, Ser Colvic, Laluna, and Ailig also travel through the Great Forest.
Kai

Kai is Jaslyn Wayward's companion. Jaslyn found him in the Dense Pines and brought him back to Winter's Keep to raise him. Kai is very well-behaved and friendly towards other humans, even when Jaslyn is not there. Throughout A Death at Dawn, Kai shows that he can follow directions and even gets hurt for Jaslyn while they are running out of Maryere.

Kai is a Winter Lion, a rare species that are highly praised in the Grasslands. He has white-yellow fur and red eyes. He is a large lion and Jaslyn likes to ride him bareback.
Kyracad

Kyracad is a small island south of the Jungles of Dydes known to be cursed. After discovering the Region of Dotten, Arcan sailors sailed from Kalmiya to the small luscious region without ever seeing another landmass. Then, in 2498 EE, an island suddenly appeared between the southwestern region of the Jungles and the Region of Dotten, almost completely covering the Lush Sea.

Curious about the discovery, Arcs traveled to the island and found a civilization of strange-looking humans with red eyes and horns on their heads. The people called themselves Cambion and welcomed the Arcs into their city, Oreata. The Arcs did not accept the welcome and demanded to know where the Cambions came from, but the Cambions insisted that they had been there for centuries. The Arcs, however, didn’t believe them and decided it was the work of the Darkness and that the Cambion were working with Unmos.

The Arcs, ignorant of the Cambions' power, attempted to destroy Oreata, but the Cambion fought back, murdering every Arc they could find. Watching the fight unfold, some Arcs left amid the chaos, and when they returned to Kalmiya, they declared Kyracad unsafe and banned all travel to the island.

Not much else is known about Kyracad since the people were forced into isolation. After the demonization of the Cambion, they went into hiding, covering their horns and red-colored eyes using the Arts. Cambions can still be found in the populace throughout the world, which means Cambions do not wish to consider themselves isolationists. Since they live in hiding, not many humans know Cambions exist.
Dykon

The Dykon are Re'ins assigned to the Riverlands that train in Lismure and identify with the eel. Most are skilled water-based Maras, but the Dykon are trained to use their hand-to-hand combat skills instead of the Arts. Riverland orphans are usually taken as recruits for the Dykon, and many Dykons begin training at a very young age. The Dykon pride themselves on using child assassins.

## Notable Dykon

Daya - assigned to the Lord Protector of the Riverlands, Jarin Ayers.
Alen Ayers

Alen Ayers was the Lord Protector of the Riverlands. He was married to Jassi Chetti and had three children: Domeric, Brea, and Jarin Ayers.

In 474 SM, Alen Ayers, the Lord Protector of the Riverlands, declared himself the sovereign of all. In 481 SM, House Ayers traveled to Kingment to discuss an alliance with House Osmont. During this period, House Osmont had House Thoren murdered in what is known as the Massacre at Goldspire. This angers King Alen because his beloved late wife, Jassi Chetti, was Popeaila Thoren's cousin. Feeling betrayed, House Ayers declares war on House Osmont. During the first attack on Kingment known as the Burning of Kingment, Dimia Osmont comforted a distraught Jarin. After seeing this, Alen abducts Dimia and leaves for Waterbrook. In 484 SM, Jarin and Dimia were married to end the war but House Osmont, now gaining an upper-hand, continued the war. In 486 SM during the Sack of Waterbrook, Domeric and Brea Ayers were murdered while Jarin was rescued by Hamlin.

In 486 SM, after losing the war, he was beheaded by the Citadel for his crimes against Mystos.
Secession of Man

The current era.

This era began 12 years after the rebellion in 1188 EAE, when the humans declared war on the Arcs. The Arcs were hunted and were believed to have gone extinct in 279 SM. In 300 SM, the Five Great Lands were created, making the continent of Mystos isolationist again.

A Death at Dawn begins in 505 SM.
Lyon Millister

Ser Lyon Millister is Queen Jaslyn Wayward's most trusted advisor and head knight. He is a notable character in A Death at Dawn.

## Appearance and Personality

Lyon Millister is an old man with dark colored eyes and greyish-white hair. He is very kind but dutiful.

## History

Not much is known about Ser Lyon's history.

## Books

### A Death at Dawn

At the beginning of A Death at Dawn Ser Lyon Millister was the head knight of a nameless peasant village. After meeting Jaslyn, she names the village Queen's Cove and he becomes her knight. At the end, he is escaping into the Dense Pines along with Jaslyn, Violet Terrace, Evergreen Terrace, and Syrah.
Burning of Kingment

In 481 SM, Lord Morvan Osmont had his men assassinate the members of House Thoren and instilled House Ashmire as the new Lord Protector of the Summerlands. Lord Bryce Thoren, Lady Popeaila Naidu, and their children Cleophilia, Roland, Symon, and Alice were all believed to have perished. This event was known as the Massacre at Goldspire.

King Alen Ayers learned of the slaying while staying in Kingment. The King of the Riverlands was paranoid and was known to lack self-control. Alen Ayers's wife, Jassi Chetti, was cousins with Lady Popealia, so the news angered Alen. When he heard the rumors of Morvan's wretched reasoning for the massacre, King Alen believed his family might be next, not knowing the two houses' history.

Always traveling with his entire army, Alen planned an internal attack known as the Burning of Kingment. While the city burned, Morvan escaped with Peyton and Falk, leaving Dimia behind. Dimia ran around the Black Castle trying to escape and found Jarin Ayers vomiting from fright. Dimia felt pity for the boy and comforted him, even as her home burned around her.

Realizing that the Riverlands didn’t have the firepower to participate in an all-out war, King Alen was desperate to escape, but his youngest son, Jarin, was missing. Alen, who searched for Jarin, witnessed the exchange and decided to kidnap Dimia and return to Waterbrook, using the young girl as a bargaining tool.

Lord Morvan didn’t care that Alen had Dimia in his possession and started to plan a counterattack against the Riverlands.

This was the beginning of the Single King’s War.
Cornelia Withers

Cornelia Withers is the adopted daughter of Lady Vera Withers of Widow's Dale. She is a character in A Death at Dawn.

## Appearance and Personality

Cornelia is a pretty, heavy-set young girl. She has pale skin, short straight brown hair, and hazel colored eyes. She is kind and quiet but is extremely self-conscious.

## History

Cornelia was born on the seventh day of the Cold Moon during the four hundred and eighty-eighth year after the Secession of Man. She has five adopted siblings. Two younger brothers named Ossian and Lucius; one older sister named Lysane and two younger sisters named Penelopei and Nebula.

Her nickname is Nelia.

## Books

### A Death at Dawn

Cornelia first appears in A Death at Dawn when Lord Jarin Ayers arrives at Widow's Dale, the Riverlands.
Alice Thoren

Alice Thoren was the youngest child of the once Lord Protector of the Summerlands, Bryce Thoren. In 481 SM, Alice died at eight years old during the Massacre at Goldspire.

## Appearance and Personality

Alice was a pretty girl with long black hair and bright blue eyes. She loved spending time with her older sister, Gloriana. Alice Wayward was named after her.

## History

Alice Thoren was born in Goldspire, the Summerlands, during the four hundred and seventy-third year after the Secession of Man. A member of House Thoren, she had four siblings: two sisters, Cleophilia and Gloriana; and two brother, Roland and Symon.

She was murdered in 481 SM by Lord Morvan Osmont's men.
Sunsu

**Sunsu** is the Redgrass Region’s largest city, with its growth coming from redgrass exports. The city is named after the Sunsu people, one of the first tribes in the region. The Sunsu is an extremely religious tribe that singularly worships Citia. They will persecute anyone whose beliefs differ from theirs. The Sunsu's persecution was why the Sanuva people traveled to Ihphy's Archipelago and settled in Zilaidat.
Arcs

The Arcs was heightened beings blessed by the gods and created by Axone. The Arcs could master both the Nature and the Beast elements within the Arts. The Arcs were split into two categories; the Highest Arcs and Lower Arcs. The average lifespan of an Arc doubled that of a human. Humans rebelled in 1188 EAE, and the Secession of Man occurred, creating a new era. The Arcs were hunted and were believed to have gone extinct in 279 SM.

Mystos is considered the Arc continent.

## Highest Arcs

The Highest Arcs were Titans, Valkyries, and their children, the Valkans. The Highest Arcs were most powerful of the Arcs. There were Valkyrie queens who ruled Arcan provinces and Titan warriors who ventured into the oubliettes.

## Lower Arcs

The Lower Arcs was creatures such as giants, elves, fairies, centaurs, minotaur, mermaids, unicorns, dragons, sphinxes, griffons, basilisks, chimeras, gnomes, trolls, phoenixes, leviathans, harpies, nymphs, nixes, ogres, orcs, and much more.
Sable Wayward

Sable Gardener (Wayward) is a character in the When the Fires Broke Through universe. She currently lives in Griffon's Den, the Grasslands. She is mentioned in A Death at Dawn.

## History

Sable was born in Maryere, the Mountain Realm during the four-hundred and sixty-fifth year after the Secession of Man. She is Robart Wayward and Fallen Gardener's eldest daughter. She had four siblings: three brothers, Garth, Rodrick and Borin; and one sister, Victoria.
Penelopei Withers

Penelopei Withers is the adopted daughter of Lady Vera Withers of Widow's Dale. She is a character in A Death at Dawn.

## Appearance and Personality

Penelopei is an energetic and beautiful girl. She has long black wavy hair, dark brown eyes, and coppery colored golden skin.

## History

Penelopei was born in Widow's Dale, the Riverlands, on the fourteenth day of the Beaver Moon during the four hundred and ninetieth year after the Secession of Man. She has five adopted siblings. One older brother named Ossian and one younger brother Lucius; two older sisters named Lysane and Cornelia and one younger sister named Nebula.

Her nickname is Pei.

## Books

### A Death at Dawn

Penelopei first appears in A Death at Dawn when Lord Jarin Ayers arrives at Widow's Dale.
Redgrass Region

The Redgrass Region is the northwestern subregion of the Midlands within Nempur, known for its illicit trade of redgrass - a hallucinogenic drug that is grown throughout. The Redgrass Coast runs along the northern shores of the region.

Sunsu is the region’s largest city, with its growth coming from redgrass exports. The city is named after the Sunsu people, one of the first tribes in the region. The Sunsu is an extremely religious tribe that singularly worships Citia. They will persecute anyone whose beliefs differ from theirs.

Xumen is a city that sits in the middle of the Redgrass Region. Natural redgrass fields grow all around the city, so the people of Xumen harvest the natural redgrass. Natural redgrass is more potent compared to farmed redgrass, making it highly sought after throughout the world, causing Xumen to be the richest city in the region.

The city of Herba is a vacation city off of Medeina’s Bank. The city is known for its many unisex hot springs scattered throughout, constantly bringing a humid temperature within city limits.

Redwei is a city located on the Redwei River. The city is known for training fighters known as Botanicals who protect shipments of redgrass from pirates. The Botanicals are usually orphans.

1. ↑ Grey, Gabrielle. *WTFBT Expanded: Nempur,* 2022.
Brea Ayers

Brea Ayers was the daughter of King Alen Ayers. She had an older brother named Domeric, and a younger brother named Jarin.

In 486 SM, she was murdered along with Domeric by Lord Morvan Osmont's troops during the Sack of Waterbrook.

Brea's Skyway in the Water Castle is named after her.

## WTFBT Anthology

Brea has a POV chapter in the WTFBT Anthology. Her chapter takes place in 484 SM.

Brea Ayers, the only daughter of King Alen Ayers, is angry. Today is the day her little brother, Jarin, is marrying Dimia Osmont. Against the marriage Brea marches into Dimia's dressing room and rips the wedding dress. Her friend, Malonne, catches Brea ripping Dimia's dress but says she will fix it. Brea tells Malonne that they should run away together along with Jarin. Malonne says that running away is impossible and Brea relents, agreeing. The two share a kiss and Brea leaves. Later on, Dimia calls upon Brea to visit her. When Brea arrives she sees Dimia whipping Malonne for ripping her wedding dress. Brea and Dimia argue about how to treat a handmaiden. Domeric then arrives in the dressing room and rescues Malonne. He then tells Brea to follow along although Dimia protests. In the hallway, Brea tells her older brother that he needs to become king now.

1. ↑ Grey. *WTFBT Anthology: Brea Ayers - 484 SM.*
Ekon Ashmire

Ekon Ashmire is the current Lord Protector of the Summerlands. His real surname is of House Ashmire, but after he rose to the title of the Lord Protector of the Summerlands, he changed his surname to match the old House Thoren.

He is married to Ryia Pandey. He has two sons named Sakai and Helios; and three daughters named Kaylien, Vivah and Krea.
Waterbrook

Waterbrook is the capital city in the Riverlands where the Lord Protector of the Riverlands resides. The Fort Road runs through the city.

# Geography

Waterbrook is located in the southeastern region of the Riverlands on the Tip of Tiago. The enormous Fort Road runs through Waterbrook, splitting the city in two. The Fort Road then narrows and empties at the Waterbrook Falls in Lainey’s Port.

High above Waterbrook Falls is the Water Castle, the stronghold of the Lord Protector of the Riverlands.

## Districts

There are three districts in Waterbrook: the Lord's District, the Obsidian District, and the Canal District.

The Lord’s District sits on top of Fort Road, surrounding Waterbrook Falls and the Water Castle, then extends to the western side of Lainey’s Port. Since Lord Jarin Ayers ascended into power in 486 SM, the Lord District has seen a sharp decline in population and maintenance. The Water Castle, the Black Towers, and the Ruby Villa are the three historic structures in the Lord's District.

The Obsidian District is the largest in Waterbrook, located on the eastern side of Fort Road. The district has transformed from an impoverished area to one filled with shops. The Great Drought of Obum (486-505 SM) created a fragile and hostile environment. In 497 SM, Lady Dimia Ayers created the Defenders of the Oar, a law enforcement group that protects the district and investments.

The Canal District is currently the smallest and most desolate district on Lainey’s Port’s eastern side. Before 486 SM, the community was bustling with fruit and vegetable markets. Fishermen lined the river streets and immediately sold their catch to anyone willing to buy. The once lively district was famous amongst highborn and commoners. Generations of investments in the Canal District filled House Ayers’ vaults. After the Great Drought of Obum, the deficiency utterly decimated the agricultural and fishing economy.

With the end of the drought in 505 SM and a change in how the Riverlands govern, all three districts are seeing a revitalization.

# Demographics

River people (rivermen and riverwomen) are the largest demographic in Waterbrook. River people are close descendants of the Nahr tribe, one of the First People groups, matching their tawny skin color and sleek black hair.

# Economy

Before the Great Drought of Obum, the city’s leading economy surrounded agriculture. During the drought, however, the city’s economy transformed into one that focused on blacksmithing and leatherworking.

# History

In 486 SM, Lord Morvan Osmont's troops burn the city, ending the Single King's War. The event is known as the Sack of Waterbrook.
Dain Ayers

Dain is a member of the Council of the Riverlands and a notable character in A Death at Dawn.

## Appearance and Personality

Dain looks more like a member of House Osmont than House Ayers. His skin is pale and freckled, and he has bright red hair. His eyes are green, his nose is long and thin, and he had a strong jaw like an Osmont. His mother always says that he reminds her of Lord Falk Osmont.

He is quiet, smart, and perceptive. He loves to read and spar using a warhammer; and is a brilliant archer.

## History

Dain Ayers was born in Kingment, the Kingdom of Valley Pines, on the ninth day of the Harvest Moon during the four hundred and eighty-eighth year after the Secession of Man. Dain Ayers is the youngest son of the Lord Protector of the Riverlands, Jarin Ayers and Dimia Osmont. A member of House Ayers, he has one brother named Terryn Ayers.

After Dimia gave birth to Terryn during the New Moon of 488 SM, she leaves for Kingment. Within weeks of her journey, she learns she is pregnant with Dain. She gives birth to Dain in Kingment.

## Recent Events

### A Death at Dawn

Dain is seventeen years old in A Death at Dawn. Dain is first introduced when having dinner with Jarin while Jarin suffers from joint pain. Thinking that his father might die, Dain matures and tries to help his father with the Riverlands. Jarin later appoints Dain to the Council of the Riverlands. He meets Hamlin, Lysane Withers, and Ser Bronston Hedge, who are also members of the Council.
Solamar

The Solamar people are among the First People groups to travel to Mystos from Nempur during the Beast Invasion (BI). The Solamar lived in isolation in the Northwestern Range for centuries, keeping the First People's bloodline pure. This caused the Arcs to leave the Solamar alone during the Empyrean Ascendency Era (EAE). In 301 SM, after the Five Great Lands was created, House Osmont conquered the Solamar.

In 472 SM, after years of being treated poorly, the Solmar people demanded separation from the Kingdom of Valley Pines. Instead, House Osmont made the Solamar chiefs a house, thus creating House Vale. House Vale continues to protect the Northwestern Range and the Solamar.
King of the Riverlands

King of the Riverlands is a title given to the person ruling the Riverlands. The title of King of the Riverlands has always been held by House Ayers.

## Notable Kings

Tiago Ayers - first King of the Riverlands. The Tip of Tiago region is named after him.

Lainey Ayers - first Queen of the Riverlands. Daughter of Tiago Ayers. Murdered during the Ebony Wedding. Lainey's Port is named after her.

Ruben Ayers - also known as Mad King Ruben. Mainly remembered for his twenty children known as the Drownded.

Caethyri Ayers - also known as Caethyri, Builder Queen of the Riverlands. First member of House Ayers to marry someone outside of the Riverlands.

Yahya Ayers - also known as the Unforgiving Yahya. Remembered for assisting in forming the Five Great Lands, creating the title of Lord Protector. Also known for his thirty children known as the Garden that led to the Ayers Civil War.

Alen Ayers - remember as the False King. Participated in the Single King's War and was beheaded by the Citadel in 486 SM.
House Ashmire

House Ashmire is the current ruling house in the Summerlands and holds the title of the Lord Protector of the Summerlands.

Prior to the Massacre at Goldspire in 481 SM, House Ashmire were seen as outcasts because of their light skin color. They hid away in the coal mountains of the Black Hills. After becoming the Lord Protector, House Ashmire changed the capital from Goldspire to the Black Hills. The house also changed their name to House Thoren, in "remembrance" for the previously slain ruling house.
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Santi

The Santi are Re'ins from the Summerlands that train in Lismure and identify with the scorpion. The Santi consists of only women but allows recruits from all over the world. The Santi are the most popular assassin group but have the lowest acceptance rate and are known to be the toughest in its training.
Syrah

Syrah is a peasant girl who lived in Queen's Cove and befriended Evergreen and Violet Terrace in A Death at Dawn.

## Appearance and Personality

Syrah is a pretty girl with brown eyes and long brown hair.

## History

She has a younger brother named Josef. Not much else is known about Syrah.

## Recent Events

### A Death at Dawn

Syrah makes her first appearance in A Death at Dawn when Jaslyn Wayward visits Queen's Cove with Evergreen and Violet. The twins become fast friends with Syrah. Syrah runs away with Jaslyn, Evergreen, Violet, and Ser Lyon Millister, when Jaslyn escapes from Maryere after murdering her father, Lord Borin Wayward.
Josef Wayward

Josef is the heir to the Lord Protector of the Mountain Realm's title and a notable character in the novel A Death at Dawn.

## Appearance and Personality

Josef has light brown hair and copper-colored eyes.

He has an extravagant taste and loves expensive items. When people make fun of his posh taste in fashion, they blame his mother, Gloriana and her Summeran culture.

## History

Josef Wayward was born in Maryere, the Mountain Realm, on the fifteenth day of the Pink Moon during the four hundred and ninety-fifth year after the Secession of Man. He is the only son of Lord Borin Wayward and Lady Gloriana Thoren. A member of House Wayward, he has two older sisters, Alice and Jaslyn.

## Recent Events

### A Death at Dawn

At the beginning of the story, Josef is an average young boy who loved to play games with his sisters, especially Jaslyn. When Lord Falk Osmont takes Alice from Maryere, however, Josef changes. He begins to learn the history of war in the Mountain Realm and attempts to create alliances with other highborn houses without his parents permission. At the end of the story, Jaslyn murders Borin and runs away, leaving Josef alone with Gloriana. He feels abandoned by his sisters and loses interest in going to war to save Alice. At Borin's funeral, Josef is uncomfortable looking at his father's body and begs his mother to leave. At Gloriana's coronation, Josef cheers loudly and tries to be supportive of his mother.

### WTFBT Anthology

Josef Wayward's 505 SM anthology chapter takes place during A Death at Dawn. Josef is sitting in the Grand Library trying to plan how to rescue his sister, Alice, from Lord Falk Osmont. A library boy named Leith, approaches Josef and asks him what he is doing. Josef ignores the questions and asks for a book on boats. Leith gives him a book about the hundred oar battleships in the Riverlands. Leith asks Josef what he is doing again, and Josef tells him he is doing nothing. Leith is not convinced and Josef finally tells him what he is doing. Leith tells Josef that his father, Borin, his mother, Gloriana, and his sister, Jaslyn all have allies, but Josef has none. Josef suggests who he should align himself with and Leith replies with three lords: Lord Milton Ward, Lord Rallor Fletcher, and Lord Cotillan Embrus.

1. ↑ Grey, Gabrielle. *A Death at Dawn*, 2020; Grey, Gabrielle. *WTFBT Anthology: Josef Wayward*, 2022.
2. ↑ Grey. *A Death at Dawn*, 2020.
3. ↑ Grey. *WTFBT Anthology: Josef Wayward*, 2022.
Maerwynn Osmont

Maerwynn is the youngest child of the Lord Protector of the Southern Kingdom of Valley Pines, Peyton and his wife Lady Arla Osmont. A member of House Osmont, she has two older brothers; Hadrian and Leonidas Osmont.

## Appearance and Personality

Maerwynn is known for her rare violet eyes. She is the average size of an ten year old girl, and her long light brown hair reaches her backside. She is extremely pretty and has a similar facial structure to Dimia Ayers, her lady aunt.

Maerwynn is a feisty child. She is kind, but can catch an attitude quick. Maerwynn is also very smart and can understand adult political concepts fairly quickly for her age. She loves her father and resents her mother for showing favoritism for Hadrian. Although Lady Arla showed favoritism towards Hadrian, Maerwynn loves Hadrian very much. He was always kind to her and understanding of her feelings. He became her hero. She bickers and fights with Leonidas, but she doesn't mind his existence either.

## History

Maerwynn Osmont was born on the twentieth day of the Thunder Moon during the four hundred and ninety-fifth year after the Secession of Man. Maerwynn was born in Kingment, before the Kingdom of Valley Pines split in two in 496 SM.
Nebula Withers

Nebula Withers is the adopted daughter of Lady Vera Withers of Widow's Dale. She is a character in A Death at Dawn.

## Appearance and Personality

Nebula is a pretty young girl with dark skin, light brown eyes, and short coiled curly black hair.

## History

Nebula was born on the fifth day of the Pink Moon during the four hundred and ninety-fifth year after the Secession of Man. She has five adopted siblings. Two older brothers named Ossian and Lucius; and three older sisters named Lysane, Cornelia, and Penelopei.

Her best friend is Daya.

## Recent Events

### A Death at Dawn

Nebula first appears in A Death at Dawn when the Lord Protector of the Riverlands, Jarin Ayers, arrives at Widow's Dale.