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Nero

**Nero** is a thief and con artist living in Red London. He is also a friend of Tes Ranek.

## Physical description

Nero is a spindly young man with long limbs and a "fox-sharp jaw." He has a widow's peak and unruly black hair; a few strands reach his cheeks, and the rest rises "like a cloud over his head" according to Tes. Nero's eyes are pale brown, gold at the edges and green in the center.

He often wears a fraying grey coat.

## Personality

Nero is very playful and charming; he can even entrance both Vares and Tes, though the former is an owl skeleton and the latter does not "fancy" him. Tes thinks his smile could even charm "charm a shadow into the light."

## Biography

### History

Nero met and befriended Tes Ranek three years ago. Around that time, Tes got in trouble, and Nero had to use his magic to help her out.

## Skills and abilities

* **Magic:** Nero is a skilled bone magician, though he pretends to be powerless unless he is in dire situation. Nero often apologizes to those he binds with his magic. The threads of magic around him are violet.

## Relationships

### Tes Ranek

Nero treats Tes as if she was his younger sister.

## Trivia

* "Nero" is not his real name. "N-E-R-O" are only four letters from his name.
* He has a sweet tooth.
* Nero is most likely a relative of Ezril and Mirella Nasaro as they share the same physical attributes (black hair, widow's peak). Alucard Emery also thinks he has met Nero before.
* He was apparently born with a "lucky streak."

### Out of Universe

* According to V. E. Schwab, Nero is not a good person, but still tries to be one and means well.
* Nero is set to be the protagonist of a future *Threads of Power* installment.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 *The Fragile Threads of Power*, III: The King's Heart, X
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 *The Fragile Threads of Power*, IX: The Threads that Bind, VII
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Old Friends, New Beginnings" — V. E. Schwab on Tumblr
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Secrets, Secrets, are no fun" — V. E. Schwab on Instagram
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 File:IG ToP characters.png
Enrica Eren Angiolini

**Enrica Eren Angiolini** is an Italian comic colorist and illustrator who has worked for DC Comics, Image Comics, Legendary Comics, Titan Comics. She is the colorist of the *Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince* series.

## External links

* Enrica Eren Angiolini (@ErenAngiolini) on Twitter
* Enrica Eren Angiolini (@ladyeren) on Instagram
* Enrica Eren Angiolini on Facebook
* Enrica Eren Angiolini's website
* Enrica Eren Angiolini on Twitch
Who wants to gnaw on human bones

**'**who wants to gnaw on human bones**'** is a video by treatsforbeasts. It was uploaded to YouTube on 27th September 2009.

## Plot

The video consists of a pink, rotund character with an expressionless face frolicking and dancing in a field. This is interspersed with still images of the character's face with a color-changing effect applied to it. The video lasts for 40 seconds and ends abruptly.

The video is accompanied by a synthesizer playing a simple melody repeatedly, occasionally drifting off time and playing wrong notes while a distorted voice sings the phrase "Who wants to gnaw on human bones?" along to the melody.
Victoria Ying

**Victoria Ying** is a professional illustrator and author. She worked for Disney Feature Animation and was involved in the making of *Tangled*, *Wreck-It Ralph*, *Frozen*, *Paperman*, *Big Hero 6*, and *Moana*.

Furthermore, Ying designed the bonus preorder cards for *A Gathering of Shadows*.

## *Shades of Magic* work

### Bonus cards

Alucard Emery.Kamerov Loste.Kisimyr Vasrin.Stasion Elsor.Rhy MareshBoth sides of Rhy's card.
### Others

Fanart, not canon.

Astrid and Athos Dane with Holland Vosijk.Kell Maresh.Lila Bard and Kell.Lila.Kell and Rhy Maresh.Lila and Kell dancing.
## External links

* Victoria Ying's official site
* Victoria Ying on Tumblr
* Victoria Ying (@victoriaying) on Twitter
* Victoria Ying (@victoriaying) on Instagram
* Victoria Ying at the Internet Movie Database
A Gathering of Shadows (Collector's Edition)

***A Gathering of Shadows: Exclusive Collector's Edition*** is a special edition of *A Gathering of Shadows*.

## Bonus Content

* **Regular edition:** This edition includes fanart on the end pages, an updated glossary of Arnesian and *Antari* terms, and a brand new short story from the *Shades of Magic* world about Kisimyr Vasrin. The edition also includes a reading ribbon and metallic ink on the cover.
* **Barnes & Noble edition:** This edition features the extras of the regular edition as well as an additional short story about Stasion Elsor.
* **Titan Books (UK):** This edition features the extras of the regular edition. Copies ordered from Forbidden Planet are, additionally, signed and contain a bonus short story called "Unfinished Business" about Stasion Elsor.

## Bonus stories

* *The Consequence of Triumph*
* *Unfinished Business*

## Gallery

### Covers

Regular edition.B&N Exclusive rose gold edition.UK edition.
### Featured fanart

Alucard Emery by Victoria Ying.Kamerov Loste by Victoria Ying.Kisimyr Vasrin by Victoria Ying.Stasion Elsor by Victoria Ying.Rhy Maresh by Victoria Ying.Kell Maresh by Angela De Vito.Lila Bard by Angela De Vito.Kell and Lila by rowatree.Holland Vosijk by rekhytankh.Rhy by rekhytankh.Alucard by rekhytankh.
## Trivia

* The lettering underneath the dust jacket that reads "*Stas Reskon*" was done by Crini.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The first is about Kisimyr Vasrin, the last victor of the Element Games. The second is about Stasion Elsor, the competitor that [redacted] replaced."
(V. E. Schwab on Twitter)
2. ↑ "A Gathering of Shadows Collector's Edition: A Novel" — Amazon
3. ↑ "And [the B&N edition] will be in the metallic palette :)))"
(V. E. Schwab on Twitter)
4. ↑ "A Gathering of Shadows (B&N Exclusive Book) (Shades of Magic Series #2)" — Barnes & Noble
5. ↑ "A Gathering Of Shadows (Signed Forbidden Planet Exclusive Collector's Edition Hardcover)" — Forbidden Planet
6. ↑ "my hand lettering was part of a collector's edition of a bestselling series :)"
(Crini on Twitter)
Plucking

Plucking is a hobby. It is very relaxing for the soul and the mind. Plucking is the action of removing something from somewhere. (Usually feathers or hair)

## Plucking Definition (Dictionary)

The dictionary defines plucking as:

Pluck

plək/

*verb*

gerund or present participle: **plucking**

1. **1**.

take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place; pick.

"he plucked a thread from his lapel

1. **2**.

quickly or suddenly remove someone from a dangerous or unpleasant situation.

## History

The first Professional Plucker was Dr. Alouette, an esteemed doctor who researched the extensive benefits of plucking. In 1821, he created the first Plucking Facility, and the Pluck You Bare Foundation. He died in 1847, yet his wife, Lark Alouette, continued his work, and the Pluck You Bare Foundation still exists today.

Chat manuscripts from B.C. 12500 and earlier have been found speaking of plucking. Plucking is an ancient method of relaxation. It also has many health benefits, listed below.

## Health Benefits

* Clearer Skin: 100% of people who tried plucking reported clearer skin with no hairs
* More Focus: 90% of people who tried plucking reported more focus and better concentration
* More Relaxed: 80% of people who tried plucking reported better relaxation and less stress

## Plucking Facilities Near You

Find the closest plucking facility at http://good-vs-evil-rp.wikia.com/wiki/Special:Chat. Ask Amy, Annabelle, or Alouette for a pluck, and prepare yourself for blissful relaxation!

Note: Good Vs Evil RP Wiki Chat is not responsible for any side effects.

## Pluck Acronym

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## Disclaimer

Good Vs Evil RP Wiki Chat is not reponsible for any side effects, along with Amy, Annabelle, and Alouette. By agreeing to pluck you adknowledge that you are aware of these side effects and shall not sue.

Some forumers who have tried plucking have experienced baldness, insanity, heart failure, kidney failure, brain failure, depression, and death.

If you suspect that any of these are happening, call your doctor immediately. Please do not try plucking if you have a low tolerance towards death.
Asana

**Asana** is a member of Kisimyr Vasrin's entourage.

## Physical description

Asana has dark hair. Because she is part of Kisimyr's entourage, she wears it coiled and decorated with gold tassels. She also wears a cat's-eye pendant.

## Personality

She is quite bold, as she kisses Kell Maresh without hesitation.

## Biography

### A message

In winter 1820, Asana accompanies Kisimyr to the Blessed Waters. After Kisimyr spots Kell Maresh among the patrons, she sends Asana to deliver a message, and Asana complies.

She approaches Kell and kisses him. She then tells him that Kisimyr gave her "vague" instructions, and she and Kell make out in a booth until Kell has to leave because Rhy Maresh is in trouble.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *A Gathering of Shadows*, II: Prince at Large, III
Fauna

**Fauna** is the owner of the Ruby Fields.

## Personality

She is a hardheaded woman. According to Kell Maresh, Fauna has "the mouth of a sailor" and "the temper of a drunk."

## Biography

### History

Years ago, Kell made a deal with Fauna to get the room above her tavern. In exchange, he gave her a token from White London.

### The Black Stone

Fauna furrows her brow at Kell when he rushes into her tavern and runs upstairs to his room while escaping from some cutthroats. The next day, Holland Vosijk tracks Kell's magic to the Ruby Fields and encloses it in a binding circle before he sets fire to the building. Fauna and everyone else inside burn down screaming.

## Appearances

* *A Darker Shade of Magic*
* *A Gathering of Shadows* (mentioned only)

## Trivia

* Kell thinks Fauna might have gotten along with Lila Bard due to their similar personalities.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *A Darker Shade of Magic*, V: Black Stone, IV
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 *A Darker Shade of Magic*, IX: Festival & Fire, III
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 *A Darker Shade of Magic*, II: Red Royal, III
4. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, IX: Festival & Fire, IV
5. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, IX: Festival & Fire, III-IV
Inroads

The **Inroads** is a tavern in Sasenroche.

## Overview

The tavern is located at the end of Sasenroche's docks. Like the port town as a whole, the Inroads is frequented by people from all parts of the world. For that reason, its sign is written in three different languages: Arnesian, Veskan, and Faroan.

## History

When the *Night Spire* docks in Sasenroche in February 1820, its crew meets at the Inroads in the evening. There, they entertain themselves and mingle with the other patrons before they come together and Alucard Emery announces that they will return to Red London.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *A Gathering of Shadows*, III: Changing Tides, III
Helina

## History

At some point, Helina created a necklace with a wooden pendant engraved with the rune for *Vitari*. In the middle of the pendant was a drop of her blood. Her necklace was supposed to go to her grandson Tanek, but when he did not want it, it was given to his younger brother Lenos.

## Appearances

* *A Conjuring of Light* (mentioned only)
Woman in a blue cloak

The **woman in a blue cloak** is a resident of White London and an associate of Astrid and Athos Dane.

## Physical description

The woman wears a washed-out blue threadbare cloak with the hood up to obscure her face.

## Biography

### The black stone

In October 1819, on behalf of the Dane twins, the woman approaches Kell Maresh in front of the Scorched Bone. She begs him to bring an envelope to her only living relative, Olivar, who is ill and dying. Because Olivar lives in Red London—their family was split when the doors between the four Londons were closed—the woman needs the help of an *Antari* to deliver the letter. She and Olivar paid Holland Vosijk to send one last letter from Olivar to the woman; now, she needs Kell to bring Olivar his final letter.

Kell is reluctant to help her, but the woman keeps pushing him and eventually simply hands him the envelope and a parcel containing his payment. She warns him not to open the parcel while he is still in White London and swiftly leaves before Kell can properly refuse.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *A Darker Shade of Magic*, IV: White Throne, V
2. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, XI: Masquerade, IV
Vis

**Vis** is one of Rhy Maresh's royal guards, along with Tolners.

## Physical description

As a royal guard, Vis wears a red cloak with gold fanning over armor, and a helmet.

## Personality

Vis is a rather anxious person, even around Tieren Serense.

## Biography

After the events of the Black Night, Maxim Maresh chose Vis and Tolners as Rhy's new guards. They guarded Maxim before.

### Troublesome princes

In February 1820, Vis, along with Tolners, Hastra, and Staff, waits for Rhy and Kell Maresh to return from their trip into the city. Vis asks Kell if the blood on his clothes is Rhy's and is relieved when Kell lies it is not. Despite Rhy's drunk state, neither Vis nor Tolners help Kell bring him to his chambers though; they only scold Kell for taking Rhy outside. Rhy then orders his guards to leave, and they reluctantly comply.

The next day, Vis and Tolners guard Rhy in his room. Vis is rather uncomfortable being on the balcony with Rhy because of the cold winter weather. When Tolners comes out to relieve him, Vis quickly goes inside. They later accompany Rhy to the royal baths; they leave him alone when Tieren Serense arrives.

## Possessions

* **Short sword:** His primary weapon as a member of the royal guard.

## Appearances

* *A Gathering of Shadows*
* *A Conjuring of Light*

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *A Gathering of Shadows*, II: Prince at Large, IV
2. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, IV: Londons Calling, II
3. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, IV: Londons Calling, I-II
Arisa Rasora

On the cover of the second issue of The Steel Prince.

**Arisa Rasora**, also known as the **Pirate Queen**, was the captain of the *Iron Grip*. After returning to Verose, she was defeated and killed by Maxim Maresh.

## Appearances

* *A Conjuring of Light* (mentioned only)
* *Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince*

## Gallery

*See more here*
On the cover of the third issue of *The Steel Prince*.
Gasoline

**gasoline** is a song by Hymns for Him, from their album Hymns for Him.

## Lyrics

Gasoline

Cover me in gasoline

Gasoline

Cover me in gasoline

Light me with a match

Make me go on fire

Make me die in pain

So I can raise higher

I need a ticket to heaven

I need a ticket to heaven

I need a ticket to heaven and it must be \*indecipherable\*

* indecipherable\* me severely

Call no police

Let me burn in the street

I'll be on TV

I'll look like a monk

Or maybe a Middle Eastern man

In mid-conflict

I must burn

So I can be saved

I must burn

So I can be saved

Remove my teeth

I won't need them where I'm going

Feed me a mush drink

I don't care

I don't care

Tell my friends I'm dead

Tell my friends I'm dead

## Lyrics

The song describes a person asking to be set on fire.
Fletcher's pawnshop

A **pawnshop** in Red London. It is run by Aldus Fletcher.

## Overview

The pawnshop is located in an alley close to the docks in Red London. The shop offers a wide range of objects, from instruments and smoking pipes to rune stones and scrying boards. Many of those objects are illegal, making the pawnshop renowed in the darker parts of Red London, though people from all milieus seek out the shop.

The shop is open throughout the day.

## Structure

The pawnshop is labyrinthine, making it difficult for anyone but Aldus Fletcher to find anything, and has wood flooring. The wooden door is bolted three ways, and Kell Maresh speculates it might be charmed as well. A scrying board displaying news hangs on the wall beside the counter.

The shop is also warded against locator spells and theft.

## History

A few years ago, Aldus Fletcher played a game of Sanct against Kell Maresh and some others at his pawnshop. In the end, only Fletcher and Kell were left. To Fletcher's chagrin, Kell won by slipping an enchanted card into the deck. Before Kell left, he gave Fletcher a rook from White London.

In October 1819, Kell and Lila Bard break into the shop to search for the rook. Fletcher catches them and alerts the royal guard which has been searching for Kell. One guard stays in the pawnshop while the others escort Kell out. Instead of giving Fletcher his reward money, the guard slits his throat.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *A Darker Shade of Magic*, IX: Festival & Fire, II
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 *A Darker Shade of Magic*, X: One White Rook, IV
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 *A Darker Shade of Magic*, X: One White Rook, II
4. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, X: One White Rook, IV-V
Sol-in-Ar

**Lord Sol-in-Ar** is a prince of Faro and the commander of the Faroan fleet. Because of his lack of magic, his brother is the reigning King of Faro despite being younger. Sol-in-Ar does, however, currently act as his regent.

## Physical description

Sol-in-Ar is a very tall man with very short black hair, pale green eyes, and black skin. He has a chiseled jaw, and a stiff posture and way of walking.

Like other high-ranking Faroans, Sol-in-Ar does not have any facial hair to fully display his ornaments: White gold diamand-shaped pieces run from his temples to his throat, and a white gold teardrop on his forehead, right above his eyebrows, identifies him as a royal.

## Personality

Sol-in-Ar is highly intelligent and calculating, making him a fearsome military commander. He also places great value in order.

## Biography

### The *Essen Tasch*

In February 1820, Sol-in-Ar travels to Red London for this year's *Essen Tasch*. He greets the Arnesian royal family in the Rose Hall and then briefly talks with Rhy and Kell Maresh. Rhy impresses Sol-in-Ar with his flawless Faroan, and Sol-in-Ar scrutinizes Kell.

## Appearances

* *A Gathering of Shadows*
* *A Conjuring of Light*

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 *A Gathering of Shadows*, V: Royal Welcome, IV
Rovina Cai

**Rovina Cai** is a freelance illustrator from Australia.

She has worked with, i.a., Tor Books, The Folio Society, DC Comics, and Hasbro. For Wraithmarked Creative, Cai illustrates the upcoming deluxe editions of *Shades of Magic*.

## *Shades of Magic* work

### Covers

Cover of *A Darker Shade of Magic (Illustrated Deluxe Edition)*Titleless cover.
## External links

* Rovina Cai's website
* Rovina Cai (@RovinaCaiArt) on Twitter
* Rovina Cai (@rovinacai) on Instagram
Oto

**Oto** is an inhabitant of Verose and a participant in Arisa Rasora's tournament.

## Physical description

Oto has black hair, which he keeps in a small bun secured by two hairpins, dark eyes, and pale skin.

## Biography

### *Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince*

Around 1790, the Pirate Queen Arisa Rasora returns to Verose after a lengthy absence and holds a tournament to find a new member for her crew. Oto enters it alongside eight others and has to watch how Arisa forces one of them to remove himself with her bone magic to make the number of participants even. Afterward, the tournament begins. Oto's name is the first one to be drawn, and he is paired with Tarkin, a waterworker who he can easily overwhelm with his own fire magic. Oto proceeds to the next round in which he has to face Maxim Maresh, but he is defeated and eliminated from the tournament.

## References

1. ↑ *Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince*, Issue 1
2. ↑ *Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince*, Issue 2
3. ↑ *Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince*, Issue 3
House of Taskon

The **House of Taskon** is the royal house of Vesk.

## Overview

The emblem of the Taskon family is a crow in flight with a white moon in the background.

## Known members

* Lastra Taskon
* Col Taskon (1801/2-1820)
* Cora Taskon (1803/4-1820)
* Hok Taskon

## Trivia

* The members of the Taskon family often travel with a redwood rig with dark sails featuring the royal emblem.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *A Gathering of Shadows*, V: Royal Welcome, IV
Osaron

**Osaron** is an *oshoc* from Black London. He tried to be that world's "god," but his actions backfired and led to Black London's fall.

## Physical description

Because Osaron is entirely made from magic, he looks like a living statue. All of him is glossy black, except for eyes which are swirls of grey smoke, slightly lighter than the rest of him. Osaron wears a crown and a cloak.

## Biography

### History

Almost three hundred years ago, Osaron completely overpowered humanity in Black London. His magic spread like a plague and corrupted everything. Before the plague could extend to the other worlds, the other Londons—Red, White, and Grey—closed their doors.

### Making a deal

When Holland Vosijk arrives in Black London in October 1819, Osaron decides to save him. For a month, Holland lies unconscious before he awakens and finds Osaron in his palace. There, Osaron offers him a deal: If he allows him to live in his body, he will save White London. Though Holland is hesitant to bind himself yet again to someone, he accepts.

Osaron—within Holland—travels to White London, and Holland becomes the new king. They use Osaron's power to revive White London and try to create artificial *Antari*. All test subjects perish, except for Ojka who becomes Holland's loyal knight.

## Skills and abilities

* **Magic:** Because he is sentient magic, Osaron possesses immense magical abilities. However, he is unable to use the full capacity of his powers without the agreement and possession of an *Antari* host.

## Appearances

* *A Gathering of Shadows*
* *A Conjuring of Light*

## Trivia

* General
* Etymology

* The black stone was a part of him.

- "Osaron" is an old *Antari* word that means "shadow."

- "Osaron" is also the third-person plural preterite indicative form of the Spanish verb *osar* which means "to dare" in English.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 *A Gathering of Shadows*, IV: Londons Calling, V
2. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, VIII: An Arrangement, I
3. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, V: Black Stone, IV
4. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, II: Prince at Large, V
5. ↑ Wiktionary — Osaron
6. ↑ Wiktionary — Osar
Elissa

**Elissa** is an inhabitant of Red London. She has a crush on Kell Maresh.

## Biography

### Festivities

Elissa and her friends watch the annual procession for Rhy Maresh's birthday. She is disappointed to see that Kell Maresh is not in the procession and hopes that he is well. After all, she plans to dance with him at the birthday party; she even practiced her English for the occasion.

The group's chatter is interrupted by a strange woman who asks what the parade is for. One of Elissa's friends tells her that it is for the prince's birthday, and Elissa asks the woman who her tutor is because she finds her accent remarkable. The woman then laughs and leaves.

In the evening, Elissa and her friends head to Soner Rast for Rhy's birthday ball. Before they enter, a woman approaches them and asks when the masquerade begins. Elissa tells her that it starts now and then leaves with her friends, not realizing that the woman is the same stranger she met at the parade and that she stole her invitation.

## References

1. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, IX: Festival & Fire, I
2. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, XI: Masquerade, I
Lisane

**Lisane** is an *ostra*.

## Biography

### Preparations

Lisane, along with Parlo, was chosen to help organizing the upcoming *Essen Tasch*. In February 1820, they and the royal family go over the room arrangements for their foreign guests: Prince Col and Princess Cora Taskon of Vesk and the Faroan regent Lord Sol-in-Ar.

## References

1. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, III: Changing Tides, I
Vesk

**Vesk** is a country in Red London's world.

## Culture

### Religion and beliefs

The Veskans' view on magic is similar to that of Arnesians. They see the mountains in their country as a source of magic that brings them closer to their gods, who each represents and embodies a different element. Because of that, they place great value on physical strength; in their eyes, they can acquire greater power "the more like mountains" they are. Furthermore, Veskans believe that *Antari* are able to control seasons and tides.

### Words

* *Crat'a* — pillar
* *Glad'ach* — welcome
* *Ta' ch* — Don't
* *Tan' och* — Honor

### Phrases and sayings

* *Gradaich an'ach* — It is my pleasure.
* *Glad-ach! Anagh cael tach.* — Good morning, to all who have gathered.

## Known rulers

Vesk is ruled by the Taskon dynasty:

* **Queen Lastra Taskon**

## Trivia

* Veskans are known for their fair skin, fair hair, and tall, burly stature. For that reason, some Arnesians call them "giants."
* Veskan trading ships often look like they have been carved from one single, large piece of black wood.
* In the Grey London world, Vesk reaches from "Scandinavia over through Eastern Russia."

## References

1. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, X: One White Rook, IV
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "The Arnesian empire is essentially the top half of Europe, over to Poland. The Veskan empire is Scandinavia over through Eastern Russia. The Faroan Empire is the southern half of Europe through Northern Africa. Beyond that, other empires, other stories."
(V. E. Schwab on Twitter)
3. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, V: Royal Welcome, I
4. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, II: Prince at Large, II
5. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, III: Changing Tides, I
6. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, X: Catastrophe, VI
7. ↑ *A Conjuring of Light*, VII: Setting Sail, VI
8. ↑ *A Conjuring of Light*, XV: *Anoshe*, II
9. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, V: Royal Welcome, IV
10. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, VIII: The *Essen Tasch*, II
11. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, III: Changing Tides, VI
12. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, III: Changing Tides, III
Royal guard

The Arnesian **royal guard** is a group consisting of military personnel responsible for protecting the House of Maresh, the current ruling house of Arnes.

## Overview

### Uniforms

Royal guards wear helmets and red cloaks with gold fanning over armor.

### Weapons

Every member carries a short sword with the royal sigil—a chalice and a rising sun—on its hilt; no one else is allowed to wield those swords, and royal guards are instructed to keep them on them at all times.

Kell Maresh helped to enchant the swords: They can dampen a person's magic with a single cut, and are warded and cannot be moved from their wearers' hands with magic. The blade glows when its magic is activated.

## Known royal guards

* Isra (head)
* Staff
* Tolners
* Vis
* Ellis (former head)
* Gen
* Hastra
* Parrish

## References

1. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, II: Red Royal, I
2. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, V: Black Stone, IV
Is Postran

***Is Postran*** ("The Wardrobe") is a tent at the Night Market that sells clothing and accessories. It is run by Calla.

## Overview

*Is Postran* is a green tent located at the end of the market and close to Soner Rast. It sells a wide variety of handmade, fine clothes: from everyday attire to specific clothing, i.a., masks for masquerade balls, or ballgowns. *Is Postran* also offers both ready-made and custom clothing, displaying fabrics from which one can choose.

## History

In October 1819, Lila Bard stumbles over the tent while trying to find suitable clothing for Rhy Maresh's birthday masquerade ball. Calla, having seen her with Kell Maresh at the market this morning and believing they are together, helps her out and attires her with a black coat with black buttons and red clasps, a tunic, trousers, and leather boots. Lila chooses a horned devil mask for herself.

Because Lila has no money and dislikes charity, Calla tells her to repay her in another way later. Lila returns four months later and presents her with a box of various treasures. Because the pieces cost more than the clothes, Calla gives Lila store credit.

## Trivia

* Lila suspects Calla uses tailoring spells for the clothes to make them fit perfectly.

## References

1. ↑ *A Conjuring of Light*, V: Ash and Atonement, II
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 *A Darker Shade of Magic*, XI: Masquerade, I
3. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, V: Royal Welcome, VI
Col Taskon

**Prince Col Taskon** is a prince of Vesk and one of Queen Lastra's seven children.

## Physical description

Col is a handsome young man with blond hair and pale blue eyes. Typical for a Veskan, he is tall and burly.

## Biography

### History

Six years ago, when the *Essen Tasch* was held in Red London, Col visited the city, along with one of his brothers, as part of the Veskan delegation.

### *Essen Tasch*

In February 1820, Col and his sister Cora Taskon travel to Red London for the *Essen Tasch*. They greet the Arnesian royal family in the Rose Hall and then mingle with the gathered guests.

## Appearances

* *A Gathering of Shadows*
* *A Conjuring of Light*

## Titles and styles

* **1801/02 — March 1820:** *His Royal Highness* Prince Col of Vesk

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *A Gathering of Shadows*, V: Royal Welcome, IV
Shadows

The **Shadows** is a group of people who defy the Arnesian crown.

## History

In about 1812, the Shadows kidnapped Rhy Maresh. They wanted to kill him and display his corpse publicly to show their unhappiness with Arnes' current state.

King Maxim and Queen Emira sent out royal guards to find the Shadows and rescue their son, but the Shadows had hidden aboard a ship, making it almost impossible to find them. When no one else could find Rhy, Kell Maresh headed out to search for his brother himself. Using his *Antari* powers, Kell was able to locate the Shadows' ship. He saved Rhy, and they successfully escaped.

A while later, every member of the Shadows was found and persecuted, but Rhy pardoned them. Not being able to forgive them like his brother did, Kell secretly hunted down every member of the Shadows and murdered them.

## References

1. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, X: One White Rook, II
Blessed Waters

The **Blessed Waters** (*Is Aven Stras*) is an infamous tavern in Red London.

## Overview

The tavern has a terrible reputation because it is frequented by unsavory people. When an *Essen Tasch* takes place, people can place bets at the Blessed Waters.

One of the drinks the Blessed Waters offers is called Black Sally. It is a dense, syrupy, and strong drink which, according to Kell Maresh, is "vile."

## Structure

The Blessed Waters dimly-lit place full of dark corners because the hearths burn low. Multiple tables and booths are chaotically arranged throughout the tavern, and the air is filled with smoke, laughter, and drunken threats.

There is a front and a back door; both entrances are freely accessible to patrons.

## History

In early 1820, Rhy and Kell Maresh head to the Blessed Waters because Rhy wants to bet for Kamerov Loste in the upcoming *Essen Tasch*. While they head to a booth, Kell spots Kisimyr Vasrin in the crowd, and they quietly greet each other. Later, after Rhy goes to get more drinks, Kell is approached by Asana, someone from Kisimyr's entourage who was sent to deliver a message, a kiss, to him. They make out in the booth when Kell feels that Rhy is in trouble.

Kell searches for his brother and finds him behind the tavern, fighting three men they overheard earlier talking badly about the crown prince and his lack of magic. Kell attacks the men and five others that join them in the alley. In his anger, he loses himself and nearly kills the men, but is stopped on time by Rhy. The men then run away, and Kell and Rhy head home.

## References

1. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, IV: White Throne, I
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 *A Gathering of Shadows*, II: Prince at Large, III
The Sarows

In Arnesian nautical folklore, **the Sarows** is a spirit that haunts ships at sea.

## Song

How do you know when the Sarows is coming?

(Is coming is coming is coming aboard?)

When the wind dies away but still sings in your ears,

(In your ears in your head in your blood in your bones.)

When the current goes still but the ship, it drifts along,

(Drifts on drifts away drifts alone.)

When the moon and the stars all hide from the dark,

(For the dark is not empty at all at all.)

(For the dark is not empty at all.)

How do you know when the Sarows is coming?

(Is coming is coming is coming aboard?)

Why you don't and you don't and you won't see it coming,

(You won't see it coming at all.)

## References

1. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, I: Thief at Sea, I
House of Rosec

The **House of Rosec** is one of the five big royal houses in Arnes.

## Known members

* Lady Rosec
* Unnamed Rosec girl

## Symbol

The emblem of the House of Rosec is a tree with high branches and deep roots. The family colors are silver and violet.

## Trivia

* The House of Rosec will play an important role in the second book of *Threads of Power*.

## References

1. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, Bonus short story: "The Consequence of Triumph"
2. ↑ "the ROSEC (stars of book #2, which is a Count of Monte Cristo retelling)"
(V. E. Schwab on Twitter)
Sanct

**Sanct** is a popular card game in Arnes.

## Overview

Sanct is a popular pastime for everyone, from royalty to palace guards and privateers. The game does not have a lot of rules, and because nothing is off-limits in Sanct, one of its mainstays is cheating; everyone from Rhy Maresh's guards Parrish and Gen to the crew of the *Night Spire* cheats in their games.

When a game is won, the winner announces "Sanct!" as they place their last card on the pile. The cards have depictions of people on them. For example, one card shows a hooded figure holding a rune like a chalice, one a hooded figure holding two chalices, and another a king. A saint is the highest card in the game—a total of three saint cards are in a set—and a servant is the lowest card.

The game can be played by two or more people, and is often played for money.

## Trivia

* "Sanct" is also a curse word in Arnesian.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *A Darker Shade of Magic*, IX: Festival & Fire, II
2. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, II: Red Royal, I
3. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, VI: Impostors, II
Гёро Гёро

**Имя:** Гёро Гёро

**Происхождение:** Onepunchman

**Уровень сил:** 8-А

**Пол:** Женский

**Классификация:** Человек, эспер, монстр драконьего уровня

**Возраст:** Неизвестно

**Умения, силы и способности:** Сверхчеловеческие физические характеристики, телекинез, телепатия, барьеры, огромный размер (Тип 0), манипуляции гравитацией

**Слабые стороны:** Неизвестно

**Разрушительный потенциал:** Уровень холма+

**Диапазон:** Сотни метров+

**Прочность/защита:** Уровень холма+, выше у барьеров

**Скорость:** Гиперзвуковая+

**Сила на подъём:** Тысячи тонн

**Сила на удар:** До уровня холма+

**Выносливость:** Сверхчеловеческая

**Интеллект:** Высокий

**Боевые навыки:** Высокие

Монстр Эспер - Когда то Гёро Гёро была старой знакомой Фубуки, она очень умна, да настолько, что способна создавать монстров, и промывать им мозги, чтобы они подчинялись её (пример тому Орочи), сама Гёро Гёро является очень сильным эспером, и для того чтобы скрыть тот факт что она человек, Гёро Гёро создает себе искусственное тело монстра, полностью созданного из кожи и плоти, её эсперские способности настолько огромны, что она является монстром угрозы Драконьего уровня.

* Глаза - Гёро Гёро способна создовать монтров, похожие на небольшой глаз, также есть глаза с крыльями, и восьми ногами, она использует их для наблюдения за другими монстрами, она видет то, что видет её глаз, также глаза используется для обследования обстановки, также Гёро Гёро способна разговаривать через этот глаз на больших расстояниях, также с помощью них Гёро Гёро способна стрелять энергетическими лучами.
* Телепатия - Гёро Гёро способна использовать телепатию, и общаться с любыми существами, будь то человек или монстр, на большом расстоянии.
* Воспроизвидение изображения - Гёро Гёро способна с помощью своих способностей, воспроизводить изображения около своей головы.
* Супер восприятия сущности - Гёро Гёро с помощью своих способностей, способна примерно знать местоположения любого монстра или человека в довольно большом радиусе.
* Телекинез - Гёро Гёро является очень сильным монстром, обладающим телекинезом, одной лишь силой мысли, она способна поднимать вещи, массой в сотни тонн в воздух.
* Барьер - Гёро Гёро способна создовать мощный барьер, его прочности достаточно, чтобы выдерживать пламя Орочи. Также она способна создовать барьеры вокруг других монстров, и сжимать их, до маленьких размеров, таким образом убивая противника.
* Огромный размер - Гёро Гёро является довольно огромным и крупным монстром, примерно 2 метров ростом.
* Супер гравитационные волны - Псайкос использует свои способности чтобы увеличить гравитацию своего противника, другими словами увеличивает его тяжесть, тем самым раздавив его в лепешку, по словам Псайкос, эта способность увеличивает силу тяжести в 300 раз.

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List of treatsforbeasts videos

A list of all the videos on treatsforbeasts' YouTube channel.

### ​2010

* men with small hands carry very little treats to give to little girls with the sharpest little teeth (3rd June 2010)
* mom ordered ants for my birthday (21st June 2010)
* i'll give you pleasure - right now (25th June 2010)
* inside pressure one unit each (1st July 2010)

### 2011

* i love jesus (16th Febuary 2011)
* good sandwiches (26th July 2011)
* i me you love god (5th August 2011)
* behds (29th August 2011)
* In Reverence for the Holy Coast (2nd October 2011)
* jaffrey (11th October 2011)
* kiss papa's mustache (16th December 2011)

### 2012

* storytime (19th January 2012)
* look at the lovely fjords timothy. i love them rachel, i really love them. (27th January 2012)
* tickle (11th February 2012)
* i traded in my dog for twice the rice (1st March 2012)
* plastic men (16th June 2012)

### 2013

* Hymns for Him (1st April 2013)
* I Screaming Inside My Head (1st May 2013)
* Alaska Video Brochure (1st May 2013)
* felines have nine lives (8th June 2013)
* thank you (5th October 2013)
* Hymns for Him II (15th October 2013)

### 2018

* Sanguinarius (Sin Nomine) (24th November 2018)

### 2020

* The Beast Is Dead (14th February 2020)
* The Perfect Dream (1st November 2020)
Nokil Maresh

**King Nokil Maresh** is a former king of Arnes and the father of Maxim Maresh.

## Personality

### Punishment

In the 1790s, Nokil found out that his son Maxim tried to find an *Antari*. As a disciplinary measurement, Nokil sent him to Verose. However, only a few weeks later, Nokil invited Maxim back to Red London; Maxim declined.

## Appearances

* *A Royal Affair* (mentioned only)
* *Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince* (first appearance)
* *A Conjuring of Light* (first mention)

## Titles and styles

* **— until his death:** *His Majesty* The King

## References

1. ↑ *A Universe of Wishes*: "A Royal Affair", I
2. ↑ *Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince*, Issue 1
3. ↑ *Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince*, Issue 4
Map to Everywhere

The **Map to Everywhere** is a pirate cypher Lila Bard stole from a shop in Grey London. For years, she called it her "map to anywhere" before finding out that it was from Red London and could show hidden locations.

## History

Lila keeps the cypher alongside other maps in her cabin on the *Sea King*. Because it is her favorite map, it is spread out on her desk, weighted down with various other stolen trinkets. After Lila sets the ship on fire, she takes the cypher with her to the Stone's Throw.

Lila leaves the map at the tavern before travelling to Red London. After the Black Night, Kell Maresh visits the Stone's Throw and takes Lila's map with him.

## References

1. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, III: Grey Thief, III
2. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, III: Grey Thief, II-III
3. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, XIV: The Final Door, IV
4. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, III: Changing Tides, V
London Sanctuary

The **London Sanctuary** is a sanctuary located in Red London, on its southern bank. Its current head is Ezril.

## Overview

The sanctuary is a simple stone building located at the edge of Red London, at a riverbend. People come to the sanctuary to study magic, specifically the essence, origin, and source of magic.

All private rooms are narrow, high-ceilinged, and have no windows. They are only equipped with essential items as the sanctuary abhors distraction: a wooden desk, a low cot, and a nightstand on which an infinite candle burns. Furthermore, the rooms are cool like crypts.

When Kell Maresh was a child, he split his time between the sanctuary and the palace to learn about magic. He permanently moved into the palace on Rhy Maresh's insistence, though Tieren Serense let Kell keep his room at the sanctuary. Kell marked his rooms at the palace and the sanctuary with an X so that he can open a door between them.

## Known members

* Ezril (tenth *Aven Essen*)
* Ister
* Hastra
* Jinnar
* Tieren Serense (ninth *Aven Essen*)

## Known guests

* Kell Maresh
* Rhy Maresh

## References

1. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, VI: Impostors, II
2. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, XII: Sanctuary & Sacrifice, I
Maresh Empire

The **Maresh Empire**, also known as the Arnesian Empire, comprises the territories, colonies, and protectorates ruled or administered by Arnes.

## Overview

### Geography

The Maresh Empire covers "essentially the top half of Europe" in Grey London's dimension, reaching from the United Kingdom to Poland. The equivalent of Great Britain's island—the Arnesian main island where Red London is located—is called the *raska* ("crown").

Vesk lies north to the Maresh Empire, and Faro to the south.

## Known places

* **Besa Nal:** It is located on the coast. Stasion Elsor comes from there, and Stross comes from the same region.
* **Casta:** A small place on the southern cliffs of the empire. There, people believe that magic chooses people and that there is a reason for an *aven* person to appear. Some also believe that priests are the strongest, surpassing even *Antari*, as they are able to balance all elements.
* **Delonar:** Lila Bard and Alucard Emery ship Stasion there on a criminal transporter.
* **Elon:** A port town.
* **Hasinar:** A brutal prison island located off the southern coast. Alucard Emery spent about a month there after he was caught for piracy.
* **Korma**
* **Rinar**
* **Rosenal**
* **Sasenroche:** A secret port town and the only place where Arnes physically meets Vesk and Faro.
* **Sol:** A coastal city.
* **Sonal:** A place located in the eastern side of the Maresh Empire where the empire meets Vesk.
* **Tanek**
* **Verose:** A lawless city also known as the Blood Coast.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Arnesian empire is essentially the top half of Europe, over to Poland. The Veskan empire is Scandinavia over through Eastern Russia. The Faroan Empire is the southern half of Europe through Northern Africa. Beyond that, other empires, other stories."
(V. E. Schwab on Twitter)
2. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, II: Prince at Large, II
3. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, III: Changing Tides, I
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 *A Darker Shade of Magic*, X: One White Rook, IV
5. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, VI: Impostors, IV
6. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, V: Royal Welcome, III
7. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, VI: Impostors, V
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 *A Gathering of Shadows*, III: Changing Tides, III
9. ↑ *A Universe of Wishes*: "A Royal Affair", V
10. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, I: Thief at Sea, II
11. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, I: Thief at Sea, I
12. ↑ *A Gathering of Shadows*, V: Royal Welcome, VI
Ban

**Ban** is an inhabitant of Verose and a participant in Arisa Rasora's tournament.

## Physical description

Ban has red hair, green eyes, and a full beard. He also has pale skin and a gold tooth.

## Biography

### *Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince*

Around 1790, the Pirate Queen Arisa Rasora returns to Verose after a lengthy absence and holds a tournament to find a new member for her crew. Ban enters it alongside eight others and has to watch how Arisa forces one of them to remove himself with her bone magic to make the number of participants even. Afterward, the tournament begins. Ban's match is the final one of the first round and he is paired with Maxim Maresh which excites him.

When Maxim draws his weapon, Ban believes the prince to possess no magic. However, Maxim turns out to be a metalworker and pins down Ban's foot with multiple metal shards before running to him and holding his blade against Ban's throat. Maxim tells him to yield, and Ban does. Arisa does not allow the match to end like this though and takes control of Ban with her magic. Ban attacks Maxim from behind, but Maxim is faster and manages to slice through Ban's side, ending the match.

## References

1. ↑ *Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince*, Issue 1
2. ↑ *Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince*, Issue 2
3. ↑ *Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince*, Issue 3
Vanguard

## **Key Info**

**Combat Style**: Melee physical combat. A wall of steel, an unstoppable warrior.

**Difficulty**: Vanguard battle tactics and combat rotations are intuitive and easy to learn.

**Class Advantages**: A battle-hardened powerhouse that leads the charge against the mightiest foes and can easily endure long battles.

**Class Disadvantages**: Vanguards lack stable attack abilities, so they are not as effective in day-to-day questing as other classes.

**Team Position**: A formidable tank, protected by an enormous shield, the Vanguard leads the charge and protects teammates.

**Total Rating**: Solo Duel ★★★★, Team Co-op ★★★★★, Leveling Speed ★★★, Difficulty ★★

## Other Shit

### **Description of Class**

The primary tank in the game. As a tank your role is to lure a boss and keep your DPS and support away from it so they can do their part well.

One of the important class in the team along with support. This class can interrupt bosses with his skill package. From most Vanguard experience, this is also a good pick for those who love PvP that not rely too much from support and can kill other class in solo.

You are a tank but a good tank doesn’t necessarily tank the damage all the way. You can do dodge by jumping so it give your support an ease in healing you constantly. Just keep your eye on boss and a good way to put in on the direction that will give advantage to your team.

### **Lore**

Vanguards wield battle tactics inherited from the founder of their school, the mythical Yellow Emperor. With their powerful techniques honed through dedicated and arduous training, the Vanguards are valiant protectors with their divine spears and shields.

Vanguards are the foremost melee class in Revelation Online. They are resolute in the face of danger and boast an impressive array of defensive abilities.

With years of battle experience and dedicated training behind them, those worthy of the Vanguard mantle invariably develop great fortitude and the strength of giants. They are the bravest of all the classes.

On the battlefield or in the wilderness, a Vanguard relies on their extreme survival abilities and control skills to give teammates opportunities to attack, defend a foothold or endure damage.
Scorched Bone

The **Scorched Bone** is White London's version of the fixed tavern.

## Overview

Because the Scorched Bone is a fixed point, albeit not a source of magic, Kell Maresh used to conduct his smuggling business there. The Scorched Bone feels significantly different to the Five Points and the Setting Sun as it seems to drain people's warmth.

## History

Years ago, Kell paid a man at the Scorched Bone to tell him how Holland Vosijk became the servant of Astrid Dane and Athos Dane.

In October 1819, Kell instinctively walks to the Scorched Bone while wandering the streets of White London. He does not go inside, but before he can return to Red London, a woman in a blue cloak approaches him. She asks him to deliver a letter to a distant relative in Red London, gives him the letter and a parcel with payment, and swiftly leaves.

## References

1. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, VII: The Follower, III
2. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, I: The Traveler, III
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 *A Darker Shade of Magic*, IV: White Throne, V
4. ↑ *A Darker Shade of Magic*, IV: White Throne, II