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Ben De Backer

**Ben De Backer** is the main protagonist in *I Wish You All the Best*. They are portrayed by Corey Fogelmanis.

When Ben comes out to their parents, they find themselves kicked out of the house they have lived in for 17 years. Ben’s life becomes a hurricane, suddenly they find themselves without any where to go in freezing temperatures and the only person they can call is their estranged sister Hannah, someone they haven’t seen in 10 years.

## Relationships

### Brenda De Backer

*Main article: Ben and Brenda*
N/A

### Nathan Allan

*Main article: Ben and Nathan*
N/A

### Meleika

*Main article: Ben and Meleika*
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### Sophie

*Main article: Ben and Sophie*
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Extremist/Terrorist State Of Urtusk

## History

Flag of the Terrorist State of Urtusk

This nation was once knows as The Republic of Urtusk, until terrorists overthrew the government during a period of instability. The terrorists are led by Obama Lin Baden, a leader who wants all Volternians dead and that wants to create a perfect Antolea. Obama Lin Baden is now the current leader of the Extremist State of Urtusk. He believes that Volternians are dirty vermin that should be exterminated and removed from the world.

Urtusk brought world tensions high which allowed for the terrorists to overthrow them. The leading causes were the decline of the currency, Dotas (•), The Round Earthers, the criminal gangs, and other unknown causes that added to the chaos.

## War Against Terror

The war against terror is a worldwide war against the terrorists of the world. The Extremist State of Urtusk is their main target, along with the JSHC, another terrorist group. Urtusk is weak and powerless which could result in a victory for The Allied Powers and NATO. The current objective for Obama and the terrorists is to exterminate all Volternians.

## The Volternian Annihilation

This is Obama’s plan to rid the world of Volternians. His plan was to start in Urtusk, and then expand to the rest of Antolea.
Hodyn ber Atun

> *"You gain, and in return you pay. I pay with blood, my own blood… I throw my breath, but in return, I struggle to breathe. The Mysteries is not something of a game. It cannot be tamed."*
> - Hodyn to Arthon, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Hodyn ber Atun** is an Andaric slave sold to the Revenese Slave Master at the beginning of A Ballad of Serpents. He becomes an antagonistic force against Arthon ar Calama, due to his superior charisma, and abilities using The Mysteries. However, despite his antagonism, Hodyn doesn't want to fight Arthon but instead go back home to Andarlen to save his son, Barvan, from the hands of The Whyte Eagles.

With the ability to Throw Breath and Summon Storms, Hodyn displays powerful connectivity with The Mysteries, as much as he despises them.
Factors and Multiples

eg. Multiples of 4 are: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 …

eg. 12 = '1 x 12', '2 x 6', '3 x 4'. Hence, the factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12.

### **Prime Numbers and Composite Numbers**

**Prime Numbers** only has two factors, 1 and itself. eg. 2 = '1 x 2'.

**Composite Numbers** has more than two factors. eg. 12 = '1 x 12', '2 x 6', '3 x 4'.

*Note that 0 and 1 neither prime numbers nor composite numbers.*

*If a factor is repeated 'eg. 4 = 2 x 2', the factor will only be listed as '2'.*

### **Prime Factorisation**

A **Prime Factor** is a factor that is a prime number.

eg. '30' is expressed as '2 x 3 x 5'.

### **Index Notation**

The power of a number. eg: 2^2 or 2² = 2 x 2 = 4.

An example of Successive Short Division on the number '1170'.An example of the Factor Tree method of '864' as '2^5 × 3^3' in index notation.
Republic of Teria

The Republic of Teria is the world's first (and only currently), direct democracy. Founded by gamerlovesdogs17 as the 2nd nation in our community it is also one of the oldest. It is currently the most influential country in the world leading 4 alliances which have in total 80% of the world in them.

## Government

### Allies

Allies (Faction), Economic Sphere (Faction), GPA (Faction), GAFL (Faction), GCAT (Faction), N.A.T.O. (Faction).

## Economy

### Oil

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World War One

World War One was Teria's first test of strength, the war lasted 8 days/5-7 years, it was a fight between Teria's Anti-Communist Pact and the FFS's Anti-Democratic Coalition, it ended in a Terian victory at a heavy cost.

World War Two

World War Two was Teria's first actual challenge to it's survival, it was a pretty equal fight, but when the war was starting to go in Teria's favor after a d-day was done the sides did a treaty and WW2 ended.

Peace Period

Teria was building a bold "world order" having alliances with 80% of the world in they had a pretty big task, they mostly did operations to keep peace around the globe and was the only thing keeping another major war from happening until the Global War on Terror/WW2.5

The Global War on Terror

Currently by the time of me writing this the war is ongoing with Teria and her allies making major gains into Urtusk, it seems as if Terian victory is inevitable.
Corey Fogelmanis

**Corey Fogelmanis** (born August 13, 1999) is an American actor who portrays Ben De Backer in *I Wish You All the Best*.

He is known for *Girl Meets World* (2014-2017), *Ma* (2019) and *Moxie* (2021).

## Biography

In November 2022, he was cast in the lead role of Ben De Backer, a non-binary teen in *I Wish You All the Best*.

## Trivia

* Fogelmanis is of Latvian decent.
* He is a big fan of Sigrid.

## External links

* Corey Fogelmanis at the Internet Movie Database

## References

1. ↑ Corey Fogelmanis To Lead Tommy Dorfman’s ‘I Wish You All The Best’ For ACE Entertainment; Amy Landecker, Lexi Underwood Among Others Set
Arwa Caramah

## Caratūnâ Arwa Caramah

> *Arwa, the third, and quietest wife of Azacad.*
> - Reznun's thoughts about Arwa, *Reznun XIII*, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Arwa Caramah** is the Caratūnâ of Caradah. The third wife of Azacad VI Caramah. She, like Satharna Caramah, is of Dôrese descent, heralding from House Dôlianos, of the now, Caradic State, of Dôrvos. She is only mentioned once, in brief passing, in A Ballad of Serpents.
Amaya Vhanhazra

## A'sharva Amaya Vhanhazra

> *"Ashdalva? ... No. You’re a Gilshava. You will always be a Gilshava, and nothing more. You may become a Caratūnâ, but never an Ashdalva nor an Ashva again! There is only one plan for you Celetheia and that is for you to marry the Catūn of Caradah. So stop this tirade. Thousands of people were slaughtered because of your lies! You must realise the people do not care about you; they want to use you."*
> - Amaya to Celetheia, *Celetheia XV*, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Amaya Vhanhazra** is the A'sharva of Rhávana. The first wife of Azahrun III Vhanhazra, she was his favourite, and had planned to have many children with him, if it were not for A'sharva Rahhilia I Vhanhazra, who, as Azahrun said, "Tore out her womb".

Thus she became quite bitter and resentful as time went on, and became sharp and horrid to Celetheia Vhanhazra, Elsmar Vhanhazra's daughter, possibly because Celetheia was meant to be *her* daughter, but also because Celetheia proclaimed herself to be the Ashdalva.
Barass Tar

> *"I must stop the Vael Dalarcha and the King of Anathlen… nay, any King of any Anthem getting their prize!"*
> - Barass' thoughts, *Chapter 4*, A Cure for Desolation.
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**Barass Tar**, a priest of Ardgen, is the secondary protagonist alongside Lord Delomere Savgyn in the novel, A Cure for Desolation. Barass is a hard, battle-worn man, who fled the Desolation in hopes of saving himself and his daughter, and took up the position as a priest in hopes of securing a home. However, through his actions against the High-Mother Joan XXII Melsé, he was exiled north, but used his exile as an opportunity to prevent Lord Delomere from acquiring a dragon egg, as Barass has seen the capabilities of the dragons, and does not wish for any man to hold such terrible power.
World Cube Association

La **World Cube Association** (WCA) es una asociación que se dedica a organizar torneos de speedcubing por todo el mundo. Fue fundada por Ron Van Bruchem y Tyson Mao en 2003, aunque el primer torneo que reconoce la WCA fue celebrado en 1983.

Hay 17 categorías oficiales en la WCA, que pueden ser cubos NxN, como el 3x3 clásico, el 2x2 o hasta el 7x7, cubos con otras formas, como el pyraminx o el skewb, o hacer el cubo 3x3 con una mano, a ciegas o en la menor cantidad de movimientos.

El récord mundial del cubo 3x3 es de 3.13s por Max Park, mientras que el récord de media lo tiene Yiheng Wang, con un tiempo de 4.48 segundos.

### Historia

En 2003, varios cuberos de distintos países decidieron realizar un campeonato mundial del cubo 20 años después del mundial de 1983, ganando Dan Knights en 3x3 con una media de 20.00 segundos. Debido a la mala organización del torneo, Ron Van Bruchem y Tyson Mao fundaron la WCA en 2004. A partir de entonces, todos los años se empezarían a celebrar más competiciones en diferentes lugares del mundo.

### Categorías

La asociación cuenta con un total de 17 categorías oficiales, que son las siguientes:

* Cubo 3x3
* Cubo 2x2
* Cubo 4x4
* Cubo 5x5
* Cubo 6x6
* Cubo 7x7
* Pyraminx
* Skewb
* Megaminx
* Square-1
* Rubik's Clock
* 3x3 OH (con una sola mano)
* 3x3 FMC (en la menor cantidad de movimientos)
* 3x3 Blind (3x3 a ciegas)
* 4x4 Blind (4x4 a ciegas)
* 5x5 Blind (5x5 a ciegas)
* 3x3 Multi-Blind (Múltiples 3x3 a ciegas)

Todos los eventos cuentan con récords de media y de single, exceptuando Multi-Blind, que carece de récord de media.

### Competiciones

Para que un torneo de la WCA se realice, debe haber al menos un delegado de la WCA en la competición. Este delegado se encarga de que se siga el reglamento de la asociación y el torneo se lleve a cabo correctamente.

En los torneos, además del delegado, puede haber jueces, que comprueban que las resoluciones son válidas, runners, que trasladan los cubos desde la zona de mezcla a los competidores y scramblers, que mezclan los cubos. Si te toca hacer alguna de estas cosas en una competencia, también puedes competir, ya que las categorías se suelen dividir en varios grupos.

### Récords

En la actualidad, el récord mundial del cubo 3x3 es de 3.13 segundos, batido por Max Park en junio de 2023 en el torneo Pride in Long Beach 2023. Antes de este récord, el tiempo más bajo era de 3.47, por el chino Yusheng Du. Rompió el récord en 2018, durando casi 5 años.

El australiano Feliks Zemdegs es el speedcuber con más récords mundiales, tanto en 3x3 como en otras categorías, sumando un total de 121 récords mundiales. Por desgracia, en la actualidad no posee ningun récord.

### Competidores destacados

Algunos de los speedcubers con más records y más conocidos son Feliks Zemdegs, Max Park, Mats Valk, Tymon Kolasinski, Leo Borromeo, Tommy Cherry, Luke Garrett, Philipp Weyer o Sebastian Weyer, ya que son buenos en varias categorías a la vez.
Arthon ar Calama

> *"Who am I to lead these people? I am a rosska! A slave born to a disgusting prostitute! Why don’t you call upon Calanbar the King of the Slaves! He is a mighty leader; I am not fit to lead. I steal, I lie, I am hated by my sister and the only man I would ever consider to be my brother. I don’t want any part in this, for I am no chosen prophet!"*
> - Arthon to Adoheem, *Arthon VIII*, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Arthon ar Calama**, a Rosska slave of Rhávana, is the son of Armon and Ayle of the Abradaric slaves in Ca Rhávana. Like his fellow kin, he is nothing, and has nothing. He gains nothing but loses everything. As through his actions and infatuation with the Ashva Celetheia Vhanhazra, he slowly gains little, but loses so much more.

As despite his circumstances he is quite arrogant and selfish, and hates all those around him. As after meeting Hodyn ber Atun, his hatred of outsiders become even more apparent, for his close friend, Taaran ar Cád, and his sister, Sophan ar Calama, are unable to stop him.

It is only after he encounters Adoheem that his entire world changes. From meeting the Ashva, to volunteering in a rebellion with Calanbar ar Zanva, Arthon faces the hardest choices through his selfish, and ignorant, infatuation with Celetheia.
Siege of Amonglen

## Factions

* House Amonere

* Northern Invaders

## Commanders

* Lord Hal of House Amonere
* Thour Barathran

* Unnamed Northern Invaders

## Strength

* 2,000 Men

* 5,000 Soldiers
* 10+ Winged Reptiles

## Casualties

3,000+ Real number is unknown
Unknown

The **Siege of Amonglen** is a large battle between the Northern Invaders and House Amonere over the city of Amonglen. The siege is still ongoing when Lord Delomere Savgyn and his company arrive at the city gates. There was a brief pause in the siege, allowing Delomere to travel across the Veren Vadoglen.
Dragon

## Dragons

**Dragons** also previously known as "Winged Reptiles", are a creature found within religious and mythological texts across Ko'mos and Ro'mos. However, due to recent events within Anthems of Ko'mos, their mythological status is being questioned.

Unlike the Three Drakes of later ages and mythological stories, Dragons do not breathe fire.

Known Dragons:
Judan Abedan

> *"I am blessed with a light unseen by you, or your father. A real light. A Whyte Light."*
> - Judan to Reznun, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Judan Abedan** is the Yatza and royal advisor to Caratūn Azacad VI Caramah. He accompanies Azacad on his adventures northwards into Rhávana for the betrothal of Reznun Caramah to Celetheia Vhanhazra, and also into the deep desert when Reznun is going in search for the Whyte Beast of Caarlon.

Judan is part of the Av Yatza Aohrata, and was assigned as a Yatza to the Caratūn. However, Judan seems to have a suspicious ulterior motive behind much of his actions, especially when he stays behind in the city of Dahmmor. At the end of A Ballad of Serpents, we are given a POV epilogue chapter of Judan, where we see a different side to his character, as he speaks to a mysterious Lady Yana.
Aravim Cy'Krasshem

> *"I am a Ma’iv! I am an outsider! I have seen so many horrors in this world, and I had nothing to fight for until I found you."*
> - Aravim to Myrander, *Chapter 13*, A Cure for Desolation.
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**Aravim Cy'Krasshem** is one of the Ma'ivthry'yim (also known as Elves), from the Cyrothi Isles. After fleeing the Northern Desolation with his tribe, he settled within Ardgen and began a new life, however, since he is an elf he has faced much scrutiny from the people, including those from Ardgen, however, he found love in the Hyrthanic woman, Myrander Tar.

After her banishment north, he left everything, including his people, in order to be with her.
Método CFOP

El método **CFOP**, también conocido como método **Fridrich**, es un método utilizado para resolver el cubo de rubik 3x3 rápidamente. Este método consta de 119 algoritmos y de 4 pasos: la cruz, el F2L , el OLL y el PLL.

Actualmente, la mayoría de speedcubers utiliza este método, ya que es rápido y fácil de aprender. Otros speedcubers utilizan Fridrich Reducido, que aunque no es tan rápido, tiene muy pocos casos y sirve para cambiar del método principiantes a CFOP.

### La cruz

El primer paso del método consiste en colocar las 4 aristas blancas o de otro color con su centro, pero haciendo que coincida el otro color con su centro, como se puede ver en la imagen. Muchos speedcubers hacen una x-cross, haciendo la cruz y un par de F2L antes de empezar con el siguiente paso.

### F2L

El F2L (First 2 Layers) consiste en unir las esquinas y las aristas e insertarlas en su lugar correcto para armar las dos primeras capas. Hay un total de 42 casos en F2L. Para este paso existen varios submétodos, como VLS o Winter Variation.

### OLL

El OLL es el tercer paso del método. Consta de 57 algoritmos, aunque puede reducirse a menos de 10 algoritmos. Este paso consiste en orientar todas las piezas de la cara amarilla para que se forme toda la cara amarilla, aunque el cubo no se resuelva.

### PLL

El PLL es el último paso. Tiene solo 21 algoritmos, aunque al igual que con el OLL puede reducirse a muy pocos casos. Después de haber hecho el OLL, se reconoce que caso es y se hace el algoritmo, con el cual el cubo queda resuelto.
Lady June of Dôr

**Lady June of Dôr** (also known as simply, **Lady June**) is the main protagonist of A Chorus of Reapers. Being of Dôrese descent, and being betrothed to Prince Aaradain of House Rosthorne, Lady June is the heir to Dôranlas and the Throne of Dôr, but her gifts in "Seersightedness" is something that she could not ignore. So in hopes of understanding herself, she went northwards to Kirth, but in the process discovered the lost Sphere of Dôr, where she met Omar son of Letôran.

At Kirth she was declared as the prophesised Aaradéphosta, much to her reluctance, and hatred. Her powers would only seem to grow the more she rejected her calling, for she swore, that she was not.
Dharemya Caramah

## Catūnah Dharemya Caramah

> "You’re the naughty one leaving me here. I wanted to see Rhávana."
> - Dharemya to Reznun, *Reznun VII*, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Dharemya Caramah** is the Catūnah of Caradah. Youngest daughter of Azacad VI Caramah, and sister of Reznun Caramah. She is only mentioned briefly when Reznun returns from Rhávana, but she appears to be bubbly, sweet, and playful.
Ezlan Vhanhazra

## Arnva Ezlan Vhanhazra

> *"Why is my daughter in chains?"*
> - Ezlan to Azahrun and Saharva, *Celetheia XV*, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Ezlan Vhanhazra** is the Arnva of Rhávana, and the Talruz of Adshava. Being the younger brother of Azahrun III Vhanhazra, he was positioned over Adshava to rule on behalf of Azahrun. He is a devout follower of the Children of Illastva, and believed in Celetheia Vhanhazra's testimony that she is the Ashdalva.

Thus, when his daughter, Melithe Vhanhazra, was imprisoned alongside her husband, Hamadan Dorcae, Ezlan became furious with his brother, and Elazha Arlanab Rancaresh.

Ezlan fought against House Rancaresh in battle after Arlanab declared war against House Vhanhazra.
Sarvé Ba'gaaden

> *"Forgive my words, I have broken tradition. But I must speak of this."*
> - Sarvé to Reznun, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Sarvé Ba'gaaden** is the daughter of Gratzal Heshi Ba'gaaden, and in order for Reznun Caramah to acquire the knowledge he needed to find the Whyte Beast he had to betroth himself to Heshi's daughter. By Shabareen tradition, once betrothed she was not allowed to speak in front of her groom, however, in order to save her father's life she broke tradition, which earned a lot of respect from Reznun.
Varza Fel

**Varza Fel** is the mysterious land beyond the borders of Anathlen, said to be situated before the Westerlands. Varza Fel is said to be an evil, corrupt, and vile place, where occult practices and religions are followed. One notable person from Varza Fel is The Whyte Woman.

## History

Most of the stories and tales that speak of Varza Fel are mysterious, and vague. Thus the history of Varza Fel is mostly unknown, and elusive. All that is known about Varza Fel is from the very same stories that are spoken about it, and the only person said to have come from there, The Whyte Woman.

## Geography

The geography, much like the history, of Varza Fel is unknown, however, since it is said to be near the Westerlands, it can be presumed to be a mountainous region.

## Notable places

It is unknown what places of interest occupy the region of Varza Fel.
Heshi Ba'gaaden

## Gratzal Heshi Ba'gaaden

> *"I have worshipped the Caradic Texts all our lives and I will continue to do so when I am reborn. I became the protector of this crypt in this life after its previous Gratzal, my master, Kaztqan, fell ill. He proclaimed me to claim his inheritance! And I have gained wealth and power for my family in this beautiful city."*
> - Heshi to Kznam and Reznun, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Heshi Ba'gaaden** is the Gratzal of Dahmmor after the previous Gratzal, Kaztqan, died. Being from Shabareen, he is looked down upon by most people, however his skill in knowledge, and studying The Caradic Texts has allowed him to gain vast wealth and power within the far eastern city of Caradah, Dahmmor. He is quite an energetic, happy, and joyful man, who faithfully holds his belief in The Whyte Dragon of Azgalon.

He works closely with the Ohatūn of Caresha, Nusman Azarhin, in helping keep the peace, keeping religious order, and welcoming strangers, such as when he welcomed Reznun Caramah and Azacad VI Caramah and their company upon their arrival.
Transport Systems And Their Spatial Distribution

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## 13.1 What are **Transport Systems?**

**Transport** connects people between different **locations**. This provides opportunities for social interaction and economic trade.

### Components and Characteristics of Transport Systems

* Density of transport network
	+ A **transport network** contains nodes that are linked by **routes**. A **route** represents the path for travel between **nodes**
	+ Network density refers to the number of nodes and routes in an area.
		- eg. A train station represents a node, a route is the link between the 2 nodes.
	+ It can be represented in different scales. (Global, Regional and Local)
* Quality of transport infrastructure
	+ **Transport Infrastructure** is key to moving people and goods.
		- eg. Roads, Railways, Walkways, Transport Information Systems, etc.
	+ The Quality of transport systems can be measured by indicators.
		- eg. Coverage, Capacity, Frequency, Convenience and Environmental Sustainability
* Variety of transport modes
	+ There are multiple forms of transport modes, motorised vehicles and non-motorised vehicles.
		- Motorised Vehicles
		- Non-Motorised Vehicles

## 13.2 What are **Transport Nodes Located Within a City?**

* Concentration of Activities
* Level of Accessibility

## 13.3 What are **Transport Systems Located in Cities?**

### What Roles Do Transport System Play?

* Movement of people
* Movement of goods and services

### How Do Transport Systems Support Connection?

Transport systems facilitate the connection between transport modes and between cities.

* Connection between transport modes
	+ Unimodal transport - Movements are limited. (For example, trains can only travel between two points)
	+ Intermodal transport - More types of movement. (For example, trains can move between different intermodal points)

* Connection between cities
A Cure for Desolation

**A Cure for Desolation** is a prequel novel set two thousand years before the events of Anthems of Ko'mos. Though it was released before A Ballad of Serpents, *A Cure for Desolation* was written after *A Ballad of Serpents*, thus the author insists its a prequel.

The story follows Lord Delomere Savgyn, as he goes on a quest to claim a Dragons Egg from the Northern Desolation. Alongside him is Barass Tar, Myrander Tar, and Aravim Cy'Krasshem, who all have various opinions about the quest. Thus, as they travel, their disagreements only get more violent.

Viewpoint characters include:

* Delomere Savgyn
* Barass Tar
* Myrander Tar
* Joan XXII Melsé (epilogue)
Lord Hal

## Lord Hal Amonere

> *"For two days I have tirelessly kept this city safe! Two days and I have yet to mourn my father! Two days I have been under Shyr’s curse. The Northern Desolation is on my doorstep, is that not enough to make you turn around?"*
> - Hal to Delomere, A Cure for Desolation.
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**Lord Hal** of House Amonere, is acting Lord Regent of the lands of Amonere after the very recent death of his father, King Bárow II Amonere. He does not wish to be called King, despite having claim to that title, for he does not believe he has the honour of calling himself king during the Siege of Amonglen.

He is quite drunk, sly, and very pessimistic about The Northern Desolation, and when Lord Delomere Savgyn and his company arrive at his gates, he does not wish to grant them a vessel across the Veren Vadoglen, especially during the middle of a siege.
Savgyn Estate

### Location

West of Garavere, east and north of the Vosséren Mountains, located on the Mha of Loss river.

### Geography

Mostly plains, with various fields of wheat, with mountains in the backdrop, and large forests to the north.

## People

### Rulers

House Savgyn, Lord Delomere Savgyn, Lord Sómmon Savgyn

### Military Strength

2,000 Men

The **Savgyn Estate** is the land owned by House Savgyn, ruled by Lord Delomere Savgyn in 461 AHR.

The Estate is not notable for many rich resources beyond the mines built into the Vosséren Mountains, which is noted to harbour many valuable gemstones and ore minerals. As such, being an Estate that is landlocked, who's main source of trade is with House Maghvul and House Anessen, the Savgyn Estate is heavily tied and influenced by the Throne of Garavere.
Sómmon Savgyn

## Lord Sómmon of House Savgyn

> *"This was no decision."*
> - Sómmon to Delomere, *Chapter 9*, A Cure for Desolation.
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**Lord Sómmon Savgyn** is the acting Lord over the Savgyn Estate during A Cure for Desolation. After his father, Lord Delomere Savgyn, had to undertake a quest to travel northwards into the Northern Desolation, Sómmon had to assume his role over the Savgyn Estate and rule in his stead.

Sómmon was betrothed to Princess Vazelda Anessen, despite having a child with his lover, and later, concubine, Celecia Tatheren.
Danya Caramah

## Caratūnâ Danya Caramah

> *"My son… the Whyte Dragon of Azgalon!"*
> - Danya to Azacad's court, *Reznun XI*, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Danya Caramah** is the Caratūnâ of Caradah. She is the second wife of Azacad VI Caramah, and is the mother of Reznun Caramah. She is frequently present in Reznun's dream of the Azt'aram and the Great Darkness. She is overjoyed to hear that her son is the prophesied Whyte Dragon of Azgalon.
The Northern Desolation

## The Desolation

**The Desolation** (also known as the **Northern Desolation**) is a large swept of land under the occupation of the Northern Invaders. A term given to the occupied territories by the southern Anthems during A Cure for Desolation. The Desolation is a horrid hellscape that is described of giving anyone who walks through it a feeling of horror, and devastation.

## History

The Northern Desolation came about during the invasion of the Northern Invaders, sometime around 455 AHR, six years before the events of *A Cure for Desolation*. Over time it swept across the northern part of the continent destroying all civilisation once belonging to mankind. The Anthem of Érehyr was one of the first Anthems to come into contact with the Northern Desolation, as Barass Tar recalls during *A Cure for Desolation*. The outcome of the first invasion was a complete massacre for Érehyr.

Shortly before *A Cure for Desolation*, Joan XXII Melsé states that the Anthem of Érehyr had fallen, suggesting that the Desolation was pushing southwards.

### A Cure for Desolation

During the events of the novel, *A Cure for Desolation*, The Desolation had grown, and was pushing southwards, reaching the lands of House Brathgen, and even besieging the City of Amonglen. Lord Delomere Savgyn, Barass Tar, and Myrander Tar, venture deep into the Desolation, where they reach the Scorched Mountains and retrieve a dragons egg. Delomere then ventures southwards towards the town of Thard, before returning home.

### Legacy

The Northern Desolation's end is uncertain. All that we know from the events of Anthems of Ko'mos is that the Desolation and the Northern Invaders are both considered myth, but those tales say the Desolation did eventually fall.

## Places of Note

### Lonely Temple

Sometime on Delomere's journey through the Desolation, Delomere came to a single standing temple, dedicated to Váhalan, where the priest, Ferez, and a lonely woman caring for an infant, were sheltering. Ferez gave Delomere and his company shelter, but they soon fell into disarray.

### Abandoned Town

Sometime after visiting the temple, Delomere and his company came to an abandoned, completely destroyed town. It was a horrific site of burnt corpses, and scorched remains. There Delomere discovered a lonely mother with two infant children, who were famished beyond aid. The town was later burnt a second time by the Northern Invaders, and Delomere and his company had to flee.

### The Scorched Mountains

> *Main Article: The Scorched Mountains*
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The Scorched Mountains, once named the Mountains of Vahalere, is a large mountain range north of Gadovee, said to be where the winged reptiles nested.

## Appearances

The Northern Desolation has only appeared within, *A Cure for Desolation*. However, it has been mentioned on several occasions throughout *Anthems of Ko'mos* as a mythological story.
Delomere Savgyn

## Lord Delomere Savgyn

> *"I am the expendable old warrior, the man of age, with wisdom and experience who has lived long through battle, to come out victorious against this Desolation. I am the sacrifice the world needs to thrive. I now understand my place in history. I am the warrior that brings hope. The Cure is now in my grasp. And through my actions, peace and unity shall spread. I am no chosen hero… I am the marching of freedom."*
> - Delomere's thoughts, *Chapter 23*, A Cure for Desolation.
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**Lord Delomere Savgyn** is the main protagonist of the novel, A Cure for Desolation. As Lord over the Savgyn Estate, he had a duty to serve King Garabezian of House Anessen, and hopes to prevent The Desolation from spreading southwards, destroying his family, and Anthem.

After being forced into going on a quest north, he travels with Barass Tar, Myrander Tar, and Aravim Cy'Krasshem, in hopes to find a dragon egg, to destroy the Desolation. However, his companions are not so keen on this idea.
Yandiieyá

> *"By the grace of Cazar, you are blessed as his son. May he give you strength."*
> - Yandiieyá to Reznun, *Reznun XXVII*, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Yandiieyá** is the Hudá (Seer) of Tribe Diiyá. She is the only person permitted to enter the sacred cave of the tribe where their god, The Whyte Serpent, lies. Reznun Caramah approaches Yandiieyá, and she proclaims him their Cazarox'á.
Azt'aram

An **Azt'aram** is a guardian spirit of The Caradic Texts. Appearing as a muscular man, with golden wings and a golden eagle head, the Azt'aram is said to guide and lead people of The Caradic Texts to various goals.

One Azt'aram appeared to Reznun Caramah, and led him to proclaiming himself to being The Whyte Dragon of Azgalon. The Azt'aram assisted Reznun in finding various texts, scrolls, and locations on his journey across the deserts of Caradah, leading him towards the Whyte Beast.
To What Extent Did People's Lives Change After Independence?

*Also known as Secondary 2 History Chapter 10.*

## Timeline

The table below is taken from p. 156 to p. 157 of the S2 History Textbook.

#### Limited Access to the Malaysian Hinterland

After Singapore gained independence, trade between Singapore and Malaysia became limited.

* Malaysia increased tariffs on Singapore's exports, causing Singapore-made goods to have a lesser demand as compared to Malaysian-made goods.

* Malaysia also reduced the volume of its exports to Singapore, lessening the need to import and export goods with Singapore.

#### Threat of Unemployment

Singapore has a rapidly growing population, causing an increase of unemployment in Singapore.

* The decline of the entrepôt trade and the closure of Singapore's military bases had caused an increase of unemployment.
* To address the problems, the government had to diversify the economy by finding new and varied sources of economic growth. This is to allow for the economy to grow steadily and ensure there were sufficient jobs available.

### Economic Diversification

#### Development of Export-Oriented Industrialisation

In 1961, the Finance Minister announced the establishment of the Economic Development Board (EDB) to promote industrial development in Singapore by attracting multinational corporations (MNCs) to set up factories in Singapore.

After independence, Singapore adopted an export-oriented economic policy and most goods would be exported worldwide.

 Operate in a safe and secure environment
 Reliable supply of labour
 Suitable location

How Singapore benefitted from MNCs setting up operations here:

* Employment for thousands of people
* Valuable work experience
* Access to modern technology
* Increased exports of local goods to overseas

This allowed Singapore's manufacturing activity to increase significantly.

#### Development of Infrastructure

To support the diversification of the economy, the government developed:

* **Telecommunications**
	+ Boosts connectivity among industries and households
	+ eg. Singapore Telephone Board installing about 100,000 telephones in 5 years.
* **Banking and Finance**
	+ Meet the needs of companies.
	+ eg. Establishing the DBS to finance industrialisation and development projects.
* **Public Utilities**
	+ To improve both operating conditions of industries and living conditions people.
	+ eg. The PUB was set up to provide water, electricity and gas to industries and households.
* **Air Transport**
	+ Handle more passenger and cargo traffic.
	+ eg. Expansion of Paya Lebar Airport and building a larger airport. (Changi Airport)
* **Sea Transport**
	+ Handle the rise in cargo traffic.
	+ eg. Setting up port facilities and the forming of the PSA.
* **Land Transport**
	+ To reduce the time needed to travel around Singapore.
	+ eg. Roads connect industrial areas to housing estates, the construction of an expressway system.

## References

1. ↑ a duty / tax on imported goods
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 A company that operates in more than one country.
3. ↑ Development Bank of Singapore
4. ↑ Public Utilities Board
5. ↑ The Port of Singapore Authority
Sophan ar Calama

> *"Azan will be back soon. He went across the Rône to find a way to bring us out of here. He’s probably sailing towards Rhávana as we speak."*
> - Sophan to Arthon, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Sophan ar Calama** is a Rosska of Rhávana, and the brother of Arthon ar Calama. Her job as the personal royal servant of the Ashva Celetheia Vhanhazra gives her priority access into Marvana and Rhácalvana, allowing her insight knowledge of the Ashva, and the Marvanan Court.

She was once in lover with Taaran ar Cád, however after the Slaves Rebellion of 810 DE, she was badly wounded and traumatised by the event, leading her and Taaran to temporarily forfeit their relationships with her brother. Sometime after breaking up with Taaran, she met a man named Azan, who she says had travelled across the Rône in hopes of a better life. She dreams of him returning to her to rescue her.

However, as the events of A Ballad of Serpents shows, her life would turn upside down.
Myrander Tar

> *"No man shall ever lay their hands upon a power that caused this Desolation!"*
> - Myrander's thoughts, *Chapter 34*, A Cure for Desolation.
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**Myrander Tar**, the daughter of Barass Tar, is the third protagonist of the novel, A Cure for Desolation. With her love for Aravim Cy'Krasshem, the elf, Myrander's life within Ardgen was one of paradise until she and her father were banished north by High-Mother Joan XXII Melsé. She, along with her father, pledged to stop Lord Delomere Savgyn from retrieving a dragons egg for the Vael Dalarcha. Her antagonism towards Delomere only gets heated, especially after she is given a sword that burns a blue flame.
Cazarroth

> *There was a thunderous roar that shook the earth. Reznun jumped to his feet and hopped onto the top of the cave entrance. He saw the next mile of sand ripple and collapse into an explosion of dust that soared into the air. And behold! Cazarroth the Whyte Beast of Caarlon!*
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**Cazarroth** (otherwise known as **The Whyte Beast of Caarlon**), is one of the Three Drakes who were birthed by The Whyte Woman during A Cure for Desolation.

Unlike his siblings, Cazarroth breathes a flame of ice, which is so cold it is said it can burn. Cazarroth is quick, sly, manipulative, and cunning, and is the most featured Drake in Anthems of Ko'mos.
Arlanab Rancaresh

## Elazha Arlanab Rancaresh

> *"You accuse me of ordering my men to kill the son of the Kranva?"*
> - Arlanab to Madarshal, *Celetheia XX*, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Arlanab Rancaresh** is the Elazha of Ranharva, and brother to A'sharva Amaya Vhanhazra. Father of Iradan Rancaresh and Rayan Rancaresh, Arlanab will protect their name against any opposition. For during the events of A Ballad of Serpents, he was accused of murder, and thus, declared to go to war against House Vhanhazra, and against his sister.
Celetheia Vhanhazra

## Ashva Celetheia Vhanhazra

> *"I am not your daughter. You do not define me, for I am the Ashdalva. I am Illastva in the flesh. No man, nor woman, nor governance, not any power, or tools, shall ever cast their shadow over me!"*
> - Celetheia to Azahrun, *Celetheia XXII*, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Ashva Celetheia Vhanhazra** declared herself as **Ashdalva** in 812 DE. Being the daughter of Kranva Azahrun III Vhanhazra, of Rhávana, she was the only heir to the Serpents Throne in Ca Rhávana until her mother, A'sharva Elsmar Vhanhazra, gave birth to a son, Arnva Azanda Vhanhazra.

Celetheia was betrothed to Reznun Caramah in hopes of stopping the Raebarna War and securing an alliance between Rhávana and Caradah, despite her infatuation with Rynam Keznar. However, when she went through her Gilshava initiation, she encountered Drazanha, who told her she was the Ashdalva, the Chosen One, who will prevent the Great Darkness.
Ayle ar Calama

> *"Worthless you are. Not even a penny would be sold to auction you off to some qroat trader. A pitiful boy I bore. Why did Drazanha curse me with you? At least Sophan is a blessing, a kind and caring heart she has. Why she was handpicked by the Ashva, unlike you who scrub dirt all day. That’s what you are. Dirt. Worthless. Stinky. And good for nothing."*
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**Ayle ar Calama** is the mother of Arthon and Sophan. Being a slave of Rhávana, she has become bitter and resentful as the years have gone by, leading her to becoming disrespectful, hateful, and abusive to Arthon and Sophan. She sees Arthon as worthless, and treats him as such.

Her life would be changed during A Ballad of Serpents.
Charya Av Yatza

> *"We cannot choose who we are born as, my Azi. We must trust in Aohrata. Your spirit… your soul... It was chosen since dawn of creation. Our people have waited thousands of years for you to return to us. And you were chosen by Morhayru."*
> - Charya to Reznun, *Reznun VII*, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Charya Av Yatza** is the religiously sworn concubine of Reznun Caramah. She is part of the secretive sect of Av Yatza Aohrata, known as the Sisters of the Azratai, and as such, her specific role as Reznun's Yatza is to be a religious guide and to give him sexual pleasure in order to manipulate him. However, unlike the others within the Sisters of the Azratai, she believes Reznun and herself were once lovers in previous reincarnated lives of Aohrata, and as such, have been drawn together again.

She believes Reznun is the reincarnated Whyte Dragon of Azgalon, and is insistent that he pursues his destiny, as chosen by Morhayru, to save the nine worlds of Azdamaatūn from the Great Darkness.
Winged Reptile

**Winged Reptile** is a term used during the 2nd Age of Ko'mos, most prevalent during the Northern Desolation of the Northern Invaders. The term is a primitive form of "Dragon", for though Dragons have existed in myth for many years prior, dragons were thought to be legend. Thus the term "Winged Reptile" was coined, to distinguish the idea of a dragon from their mythological counterparts.
Taaran ar Cád

> *"I promised your father and her all those years ago. That no matter what happened to her, or myself, or what you would ever do... that I would keep you safe. I must… I MUST- hold that promise."*
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**Taaran ar Cád**, a slave of Rhávana, is an Abradaric Rosska who was born in the town of Cád, southern Caradah. He was sold to a Revenese slave trader who moved him northwards to Rhávana, where he met Arthon ar Calama, and Sophan ar Calama, and became a brother to Arthon.

For a time he had a romance with Sophan, however after the Slaves Rebellion of 810 DE, he and Sophan broke up, but his love for her never ceased. For despite Arthon's constant annoyances, Taaran still loves him as a brother, and will do whatever he can to help him, even unto his death.
Aballakh

## Aballakh the Jezyarazti

> *"You think you know this world. Know these lands. You do not. Go beyond Ta’ashõr you will find creatures of strange shapes. Go south east to Qrgohni and the people became sharp. Their teeth like fire. Eyes like stone. Skin like iron. You go further north past the Sea of the Athese and lizards stand like men."*
> - Aballakh to Reznun, *Reznun XVIII*, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Aballakh** is a Jezyarazti who leads Reznun Caramah and Azacad VI Caramah's company across the Lon Deserts. He, like Iznarkh, believes Reznun to be a fool, and speaks to him about the many mysteries of the known world.
Reya Hashun

> *"Through these years of serving you, you gave me hope that this Anthem can rise above the tyranny of Azahrun. Through him foul things came to pass. I see my own father in the Kranva. And I know what it is like for you. To be overpowered. Mocked. Ridiculed. To be forced into an abhorrence by a man you thought you could trust."*
> - Reya to Celetheia, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Reya Hashun** is the personal royal servant of the Ashva Celetheia Vhanhazra. She was personally chosen by Celetheia from the city of Ca Rhávana, and as such became a close friend and ally of the Ashva. However, during the events of A Ballad of Serpents, she was quick to betray the Ashva in order to save her own life. Despite this, Celetheia forgave her, and used her as a way to inquire about the truth of Reznun Caramah's character, and to influnce the Twins of Rancaresh.
Rayan Rancaresh

> *"We wish to stay for an extended time. We want to support your dear Ashva in this… illuminating age."*
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**Rayan Rancaresh** is the twin brother of Iradan Rancaresh. Known together as the "Twins of Rancaresh", Rayan and Iradan are inseparable. They both have a dangerous, and exploitative, infatuation with the Ashva Celetheia Vhanhazra, and as such are led into doing dastardly things in order to get what they desire.

Rayan is considered the brawns of the twin couplet, and does most of the heavy lifting for his brother, who is considered the brains.
Brian Michael Smith

**Brian Michael Smith** (born January 29, 1983) is an American actor who portrays an undisclosed role in *I Wish You All the Best*.

He is known for *Queen Sugar* (2017–2022) and *9-1-1: Lone Star* (2020-2023).

## Biography

In October 2022, he was cast in an undisclosed role in *I Wish You All the Best*.

## External links

* Brian Michael Smith at the Internet Movie Database
* Brian Michael Smith on the Wikipedia

## References

1. ↑ Corey Fogelmanis To Lead Tommy Dorfman’s ‘I Wish You All The Best’ For ACE Entertainment; Amy Landecker, Lexi Underwood Among Others Set
Areena Caramah

## Catūnah Areena Caramah

> *"She is doing the usual naughty things... Don’t worry about her. She’s probably at some banquet talking to some boys."*
> - Dharemya talking to Reznun about Areena, *Reznun VII*, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Areena Caramah** is the Catūnah of Caradah. She is the eldest daughter of Azacad VI Caramah, and Satharna Caramah, and is the sister of Reznun Caramah. She is not present during A Ballad of Serpents, only mentioned in brief passing.
Armon ar Calama

> *"May your gods be just this day!"*
> - Armon to Kranva Azahrun III Vhanhazra and the people of Rhávana, *Arthon III*, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Armon ar Calama** is the deceased father of Arthon and Sophan. Through Arthon's dreams, and flickers of memories, we are given a hint to his life and personality. As he was beheaded when Arthon was five years old, after he led The Slaves Uprising, alongside Calanbar ar Zanva in 794 DE.
Elsmar Vhanhazra

## A'sharva Elsmar Vhanhazra

> *"You have the key to his heart. Once you are a Gilshava, he will do whatever you decree. Illastva will speak through you. He doesn’t know the power of her voice yet."*
> - Elsmar to Celetheia, *Celetheia VI*, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Elsmar Vhanhazra** is the A'sharva of Rhávana, the second wife of Azahrun III Vhanhazra, and the mother of Celetheia Vhanhazra and Azanda Vhanhazra. Originally the lady in waiting to Amaya Vhanhazra, Elsmar was taken by Azahrun after Amaya failed to conceive.

Elsmar was Celetheia's favourite mother, as she was very caring and kind towards Celetheia, and even after tragedy struck the Vhanhazran household.
Hamadan Dorcae

> *"The Great Darkness is upon us, so blood may be shed today. No matter the cost, you must rise to the Serpents Throne."*
> - Hamadan to Celetheia, *Celetheia X*, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Hamadan Dorcae** is the heir to House Dorcae. He married Celetheia Vhanhazra's cousin, Melithe Vhanhazra, daughter of Ezlan Vhanhazra. Through this marriage, it secured an alliance between House Dorcae and House Vhanhazra, whereby House Dorcae is now under the rulership of Kranva Azahrun III Vhanhazra.

After Celetheia's declaration of being the Ashdalva, Hamadan was quick to join her cause and offer her support in arms and men, especially when Azahrun threated Celetheia on Arba'yana.
Roshana Rancaresh

## Gilshava Roshana Rancaresh

> *"Roshana cannot stand heat too well."*
> - Arlanab to Azahrun, *Celetheia VII*, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Roshana Rancaresh** is the wife of Elazha Arlanab Rancaresh. As part of Revenese tradition, she is a Gilshava, and wished to attend her nieces, Celetheia Vhanhazra's, initiation. She, like her husband, refuses to acknowledge Celetheia as the Ashdalva.
Azacad VI Caramah

## Caratūn Azacad VI Caramah

> *"I will not have you wonder into that death ridden desert,’ Azacad grumbled. ‘The desert is unforgiving. The people who live there do not see me as their Caratūn. So you will get lost. You must… stay here, son. Whyte Dragon or not, you are my son. I cannot… I will not lose you."*
> - Azacad VI to Reznun, A Ballad of Serpents.
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**Azacad VI Caramah**, sixth of his name, is Caratūn over the Caradic States of Caradah. A formidable, war torn, yet sophisticated man, Azacad pursues what he believes is best for himself, his son, and his Anthem. He betrothed his son, Reznun Caramah, to the Ashva of Rhávana, Celetheia Vhanhazra, in hopes of stopping the Raebarna War, but when Reznun later proclaims himself to be the Whyte Dragon of Azgalon, Azacad becomes terrified, and is strong about his disapproval.

However, in hopes of protecting his son, he decides he will fight alongside him, to ensure he is save during his travels across the deserts of Caarlon.
Ardgen

The town of **Ardgen** was the most western town of the Savgyn Estate and was the main seat of House Savgyn, and a preferred place of rest for Lord Delomere Savgyn. Ardgen was home to many peoples, especially during The Desolation.

Ardgen can also be argued to be the most western Anathi town of Anathlen, as the towns of the Ilgyreshi vassal House Maghvul, are Ilgyreshi.