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Sex Dolls

Another term used instead of Pets in the Ai no Kusabi universe. *Sex Dolls* appears to be a blanket term for any human used for sexual gratification, beyond use by the Elites in Eos and any legalities, as seen in Lanaya Ugo's case.

## **In Eos**

Sex dolls were indicators of social class, merely disposable goods. Pursuing the next new thing was the only real excitement in Eos. (V6 p128)

**Sex Dolls** and **Love Dolls** both appear to be either variant umbrella terms used for Pets, especially those disposed of and resold to brothels.

see Harems and Brothels for more

## **Alita**

   *"Why turn Kirie into an Alita? To give some old bastard for a fucktoy?" (V7 p31)*

Kirie being turned into an Alita -- his personality overwritten into that of an automaton by Raoul. (V8 p135)

If whatever Kirie did meant he was reduced to exist as an automaton, then that was the price Kirie paid. (V7 p31)

see Mind Tampering: Vermillion Spheres

## **Child Abuse, Pedophilia and Porn**

   The kiddie porn syndicates expressly kept their distance from the slum mongrels as well. Even so, those kinds of outlets were common in Midas. Legal and underground, high-grade or the leftovers for the bottom feeders. (V4 p131)

Child abuse was a serious crime in any star system. In Midas, however, it didn't lurk in the shadows. It paraded around in the open. A regulated enterprise. It was a widely known 'secret' that the vast majority of the tourist trade consisted of those seeking to sate that particular predeliction. (V4 p131)

Riki absolutely hated those with a fetish for children. And those who purposefully mutilated children for pleasure got on his case, badly. (V8 p74)

### **Lanaya Ugo**

   *"There's hundreds of degenerate ex-Pets like you! If you disobey we'll cut your arms and legs off and send you down to Ranaya Uugo for the rest of your life!"* (1994, OVA 2)

From the most expensive tastes to the most depraved, all sexual desires in Midas were served by humans. Even in the depths of the rooms of Lanaya Ugo, the secret house of pleasure provided only the most beautiful -- and mutilated -- courtesans. (V8 p58)

Mutant sex dolls that never stepped one foot out of the room they were furnished with for life.

see Black Market for more
Parthia

Part of
 Population
 Function

Partia is a section in Tanagura that boasts administrative buildings, where impressive receptions and goverment conferences are held.

In the chancellery of Parthia, dignitaries and diplomats mingled together at an evening soiree...a nod to the incredible power wielded by these participants from across the galaxy. (V8 p17)

## **Aisha Rosen's Function in Parthia**

The [Partia] soiree was run by Aisha Rosen -- who, even considering the ice-cold hauteur that came naturally to Blondies, stood apart in his complete lack of empathy. Unsmiling, he was locked in conversation with two elderly dignitaries whose words no doubt held absolutely no interest for him. (V8 p18)

Aisha might be Overlord of Tanagura -- but his rights over Eos were limited. (V7 p52)

One can assume that Aisha held considerably more power and authority in Partia than he did in Eos, which was run and secured by Orphe Zavi.

## **Elite Society**

Only the chosen few were permitted to walk in Tanagura at all; that all thirteen Blondies were present and hosting the soiree was a luxury nearly impossible to contemplate. (V8 p17)

## **Events**

    An [evening] reception for the Ambassador of the 7th Gildeas Confederation was held at the Parthian Consulate. The host was Gideon, and in his capacity as Chief of Information Iason was at the reception, which ended smoothly. (V7 p50)

Iason chauffeured there (V4 p79)

## **In the Anime, OVA**

    In the 1994 OVA, Iason is seen hosting a post-trade conference gala with the Federation representative Mr. Hazall, who credits Iason with sponsoring the party. There are other humans and Blondies alike in attendance, though none but Raoul are explicitly featured.

see Galactic Commonwealth

### **Security Measures**

*"Partia thought it to be the safest area in their territory. They're bound to be lax."* (source)

The assassination attempt at Parthia (by unknown assailants) failed due in large part to security measures Iason took before attending. Not only was a fully equipped squad at the ready, but some sort of powerful shield protected Iason from gunshots. Either it was a personal shielding device, or a force field generated around Parthia itself.

## **Gallery**

As seen in the 1994 OVA.As seen in the 1994 OVA.As seen in the 1994 OVA.As seen in the 1994 OVA.As seen in the 1994 OVA.
Petit Crépuscule

Petit Crépuscule est une chatte crème aux yeux ambrés

## Caractère :

Petit Crépuscule est joueuse,timide,loyale et courageuse

## Famille :

**Père :** Ciel de Feu- mâle roux aux yeux bleus (vivant)

**Mère :** Rose des Sables-chatte rousse claire aux yeux vert pâle (vivante)

**Frères :**

Petit Tigre-mâle doré tacheté de noir aux yeux ambrés (vivant)

Petit Fauve-mâle au pelage roux et aux yeux ambrés (vivant)

**Tante (compagne de Œil de Lynx) :** Patte Sombre-chatte grise avec une patte noire aux yeux bleus (vivante)

**Oncle (frère de Rose des Sables) :** Œil de Lynx-mâle aux longs poil brun et aux yeux ambrés (vivant)

**Tante (sœur de Ciel de Feu) :** Lac Brumeux-chatte grise bleus aux yeux bleus (vivante)

**Oncle (compagnon de Lac Brumeux) :** Pelage du Ruisseau-mâle gris bleus aux yeux bleus (vivant)

**Grand-Père (père de Rose des Sables) :** Patte de Lion-mâle doré aux yeux ambrés (vivant)

**Grand-Mère (compagne de Patte de Lion) :** Pelage de Coquillage-chatte blanche rosée aux yeux ambrés (vivante)

**Grand-Père (père de Ciel de Feu) :** Griffe de Braise-mâle roux aux yeux ambrés (mort)

**Grand-Mère (compagne de Griffe de Braise) :** Lune Doré-chatte dorée aux yeux ambrés (morte)

**Arrière Grand-Père (grand-père de Ciel de Feu) :** Montagne Pointu-mâle doré tigré aux yeux ambrés (mort)

**Arrière Grand-Mère (compagne de Montagne Pointu) :** Pelage d'Eau-chatte grise aux yeux bleus (morte)

**Arrière Grand-Père (grand-père de Rose des Sables) :** Tempête d'Eau-mâle gris bleu aux yeux bleus (morte)

**Arrière Grand-Mère (compagne de Tempête d'Eau) :** Brume Claire-chatte crème aux yeux ambrés (morte)
Isadora's Cottage

## Overview

Isadora's cottage is the home of the mysterious Watcher, Isadora. It is located in Letum Wood.

## Description

Isadora's cottage is hidden in the mystical Letum Wood. It is a small quaint, and opulent place with lots of china.

## Miss Mabel's School for Girls

Isadora's cottage is the first location we visit in the novel where we see Bianca being interviewed by Isadora to determine whether or not she should be allowed into the prestigious Miss Mabel's School for Girls.
The High Priest's Daughter

*The High Priest's Daughter* is the fourth book to be released in The Network Series and is a direct sequel to *Alkarra Awakening.* The novel previously had the working title of *The Ambassador's Assistant.*

## Synopsis

Never Underestimate the Power of a Liberated Witch.

Despite swirling rumors of war, seventeen-year-old Bianca Monroe is living without restraint for the first time. With no curse to hinder her and her enemy, Miss Mabel, imprisoned in an impervious dungeon, she’s finally free.

Nothing lasts forever. The Southern Network attacks, launching Bianca, her beloved father, and everyone she cares for into a war controlled by the clandestine witch Angelina. Chatham City burns, Guardians die, and Bianca soon realizes the only witch who can save the Central Network is the conniving Miss Mabel.

Will setting Miss Mabel free save everyone she loves, or unleash a greater evil on the Central Network and all of Alkarra? Is Bianca strong enough to make the right choice?

The High Priest’s Daughter is the third book in the thrilling new fantasy collection The Network Series. It’s a haunting tale about growing up and finding the strength within.
Capsule Cars

Automatic drones utilized for more routine tasks and business purposes. As cargo transports, they were plain and unappealing in appearance. As they were not used in the tourist trade, they could be directed anywhere on the map [via mobile devices], even to places in the red zone prohibited to tourists [like the Midas Police Center]. [P] Moreover, they were free. (V5 p88) They weren't exactly user-friendly transportation. (V5 p89)

see Subway

### Access Codes

Industrial capsule cars were different [from air taxis]. An access code was required to divert one from its set course and designate a new destination. Without it, they wouldn't budge. (V5 p89) Riki extracted a memory chip from a hidden pocket in his boot, inserted it into the slot on the console, and entered an [encrypted] access code and password. These were backdoor codes he'd obtained when working as a courier... (V5 p89)

see Characters: Alec

### Automatic Override

If push came to shove, it'd be a simple matter to jimmy the steering mechanism and run the thing manually at ground level. (V5 p88)

### Cargo Lifter

An industrial mini-cab on a routinely scheduled run. (V5 p92) "A cargo lifter has been diverted from sector K." (V5 p92, 115) "I'm sending a capsule car to your location." "What's the cab number?" "T-085." V6 p55)

see Vehicles

### Contradictions

Automatic 'capsule cars' used by the tourist trade paraded back and forth along the roadway (V2 p77).

### Navigation

A detailed map of Midas flashed on the small heads-up display. The map could be zoomed in and out. ...Turn the control panel and key in a destination. (V5 p88) Of course, having been erased from the official maps, Ceres could not be assigned as a destination. But close was good enough. (V5 p88)

see Ceres

see Midas: Mistral Park, Genova (Area 3)
The World of Alkarra WIki

## Welcome to The World of Alkarra Wikia

Welcome to the official Wikia of the bestselling young adult fantasy novels by Katie Cross. Here, you can learn all about the places, the characters, the series' publication history, future projects set in the world of Alkarra, and much more!

The Network Series is a collection of five books, *Miss Mabel's School for Girls* (March 2014) and *Alkarra Awakening* (September 2014), *Mildred's Resistance* (July 2015), *The High Priest's Daughter* (September 2015 ), and the final book, *War of the Networks* (June 2016). There are also three short story collections, *The Isadora Interviews* (June 2014), *Short Stories from Miss Mabel's* (February 2017), and *Short Stories from the Network Series (*March 2017*)*. There are also other series set in the world of Alkarra: The Dragonmasters Trilogy which consists of *Flame* (March 2018), *Flight* (May 2019), and *Freedom* (July 2020). There is also a novella and a short story collection: *The Ronan Scrolls* and *Chronicles of the Dragonmasters*. The second series is *The Historical Collection* which consists of standalone stories set in different places of Alkarra and all throughout the world's history. The current plan is for five novels: *The High Priestess* (March 2021)*,* *The Advocate (*release date TBD)*,* The Weavers of Magic (release date TBD), *The Witch Without Magic* (release date TBD), and *The Swordmaker* (release date TBD). In 2021, The Lost Magic, the first book in the Network Saga, was released in September 2021 and was followed by Rise of the Demigods in March 2022. *The Forgotten Gods* and *War of the Gods* are due to conclude The Network Saga and will release later in 2022. A trilogy entitled *The Mortal Wars* is also in the works.

## Social Media

Katie Cross' website: kcrosswriting.com

Official Facebook Page: Katie Cross Fantasy

Instagram Page: kcrosswriting

## Latest activity

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Official Media

Ai no Kusabi (間の楔, The Space Between) is a Japanese novel written by Yoshihara Rieko (吉原理恵子). Originally serialized in the yaoi magazine Shōsetsu June between December 1986 and October 1987, the story was collected into a hardbound novel that was released in Japan in 1990. It was subsequently expanded into a full-length novel series and eventually licensed for translation to English.

Ai no Kusabi was also adapted into an anime twice, and had numerous Original Soundtracks and Drama CDs released as accompaniment, as well as several side stories.

## Novels

### Magazine Serialization (1986-1987)

The original work by Rieko Yoshihara was released chapter by chapter in the Shōsetsu June magazine between December 1986 and October 1987 over the course of 6 issues.

It featured original illustrations by Michihara Katsumi and served as the basis from which the story of Ai no Kusabi as we know it now blossomed.

### Hardcover Edition (1990)

In 1990, the chapters that were published in the magazine were slightly reedited and released into one hardbound volume by Kofusha Shuppan.  This version was reprinted several times in the following years between 1991 and 1996, with no differences.

Polish publisher Saisha licensed this edition and published it in Polish in 2003 as *Miłość na Uwięzi*, marking Ai no Kusabi's first official translation from Japanese, however, the translation was done poorly, and Saisha eventually admitted to it being inadequate.

Although the novel itself didn't feature any new illustrations, Michihara Katsumi illustrated the cover and the opening page.
Bianca Monroe

Bianca Monroe is the main character of The Network Series. Her parents are Derek Black and Marie Monroe. She is a well-skilled fighter and an incredibly strong magic user. In *Miss Mabel's School for Girls*, Bianca wins competition at Miss Mabel’s School for Girls to be selected for one-on-one instruction with Miss Mabel. Bianca does this so she can negotiate with Miss Mabel to remove the Inheritance Curse, which Miss Mabel’s Mother had placed on Bianca’s grandmother and threatens to kill Bianca on her sixteenth birthday.  To unleash Bianca’s powers, Miss Mabel lies and does not remove curse as she said she would should Bianca complete certain tasks. After Mabel kills Bianca's mother, the latter goes to live in Chatham Castle. By the end of the series, Bianca comes to realize her full potential as a witch and eventually is accepted to be trained as a Protector in the Northern Network.
Jupiter Tower

Population
 Function

Jupiter Tower, in Tanagura, is where the supercomputer's mainframe is located, and where the Blondies go to commune directly with their creator; the only ones allowed access. (V1 p95)

## **Location**

On the official Amoi map Jupiter Tower is relatively equidistant to Parthia and Eos Tower.

Iason's residence [in Eos Tower] boasted high ceilings. Open panorama windows afforded a view of distant Jupiter Tower. (V7 p56)

## **Security, Limited** **Access**

*The machine was to be feared, and destroyed*. (V8 p122)

The novel states that all of the Blondies are allowed access to Jupiter (or at the very least its mainframe security grid).

In his faculty as Chief Operations Officer for Eos Security, it is unclear if Orphe Zavi also monitors security for Jupiter or not. It might be safely assumed that all of the Blondies protect Jupiter, in one fashion or another, as the threat to Jupiter was one the Galactic Commonwealth took few pains to hide.

As seen in the 2012 anime series.As seen in the 2012 anime series.Interdicting lasers in Jupiter's Sanctum, as seen in the 1992 OVA.
## **Gallery**

**As seen in the 1992 OVA.As seen in the 1992 OVA.As seen in the 2012 anime series.As seen in the 2012 anime series.**
The Dragonmasters Trilogy

## Overview

Author Katie Cross originally intended for *The Sisterwitches*to be singular novel and released in Fall of 2016, but due to the scope of the story, she decided to split it into two parts and delayed the release. Eventually, it became a trilogy consisting of *Flame* (2018), *Flight* (2019), and *Freedom* (2020)*.*
Camille Duncan

Camille Duncan was a student at Miss Mabel's School for Girls and became an extremely close friend of Bianca. She was raised by her aunts, Bettina and Angie, following her parents' death by the kimeral plague when Camille was just 11 years old. She was killed in the Battle of Chatham City at the end of the War of the Networks along with her betrothed, Brecken.
The Central Network

## Overview

The Central Network is one of the five Networks that make up Antebellum. It is the primary setting of The Network Series and is patterned after the southern part of the United States.

## Geography & Climate

The Central Network is lush, humid in the winter, green, and sports very verdant, rolling hills.

## Culture

The Central Network is known for being more advanced in women's rights/freedoms than other Networks.

## Government

As with all the other Networks, the Central Network has a High Priestess and Priest although, during the first two books of the series, it only has a High Priestess-- Mildred Graeme.

The first High Priestess of the Central Network was a witch named Esmelda. The law that she put into motion still continues during the Network Series thousands of years after she instituted it.

## Locations

Miss Mabel's School for Girls

Letum Wood

Chatham Castle

Isadora's Cottage

Sanna's Cottage
The Lost Magic

## Overview

*The Lost Magic* is the first book in The Network Saga, the sequel series to The Network Series. It takes place three years after the events of The Network Series.

## Synopsis

Never Underestimate the Power of an Impatient Witch.

Twenty-one-year-old Bianca Monroe has one goal: to be the first delegate to start the Sisterhood of Protectors in the Central Network. Why should men get all the super-secret - magical action?

Unfortunately, she's the only one who thinks so.

Unwilling Council or not, Bianca is determined to prove her worth. Then the perfect opportunity arises when an unexpected mortal girl named Ava lands in Bianca's world/

Ava is the precursor of more to come.

Can Bianca save Ava from the witches that want her blood-- and all those that may follow-- even if it means the end of her dreams?

Or does she protect her Network the only way she knows how?

*The Lost Magic* is the first novel in the Network Saga, and a continuation of the beloved Network Series that has captivated over a million readers. Get ready for life-changing YA fantasy.
Angelina

Angelina was the daughter of May, the mother of Miss Mabel, and the Almorran Master. She is the main antagonist in *The High Priest's Daughter*. She was kicked out by her mother, May, as a youth and left Mabel on the steps of Miss Mabel's School for Girls. She is killed by Miss Mabel at the end of the book who then subsequently becomes the Almorran Master.
Almorran

## Overview

The Almorran race was a race of witches that existed during the time of the Mortal Wars. They no longer exist during the events of The Network Series, though their magic lives on.

## The Mortal Wars

The Mortal Wars were not only a conflict between the witches and mortals of Alkarra. The Almorran were also part of the war, and each side fought each other. Once the mortals had been driven out of Alkarra, the witches destroyed the Almorran race.

## Magic

The magic used by the Almorran race is much different than that used by the witches of Alkarra. Their magic is considered to be a dark and evil magic. Despite the Almorran race being extinct, Almorran magic still exists.
Alkarra

## Overview

Alkarra is the world in which The Network Series is set. Alkarra is made up of five networks: The Northern Network, the Southern Network, the Eastern Network, the Western Network, and the Central Network.

## Population

The entire population of Alkarra is made up of witches, those who have the ability to use magic. Once, they had coexisted with mere mortals, but the latter were driven out of Alkarra during the Mortal Wars. After this, the witches destroyed what was once known as the Almorran race, making them the only race to exist in Alkarra.
Mildred's Resistance (Document)

## Overview

*Mildred's Resistance* is the title of a book given to Bianca Monore by Stella, a council member of the Central Network. According to Bianca's father, Derek, the copy given to Bianca may be the only one in existence.

## Author

The author of the book is unknown by the choice of the man/woman who wrote it.

## Content

*Mildred's Resistance* contains details of the early life of Mildred Graeme and the fight against Evelyn with whom she was once best friends.
Niko Aldana

Niko Aldana is the oldest grandson of the High Priest Diego and High Priestess Isobel Aldana of the Eastern Network. After the murder of his grandfather at the hands of Isobel, who was actually Angelina, Niko became the High Priest of his Network. He became close friends and a staunch ally with Bianca.
Ai no Kusabi Volume 3: Nightmare

Author
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*"If Master Riki gave in, he could be happy. But when I think about the way Master Riki used to be, I envy him so much it makes my chest hurt. Unless I can rid myself of this jealousy, I can't function as a furniture, and yet..." Daryl's voice caught as he struggled to choke out the words. "...That's why I won't curry favor with anybody. I can't stand the thought of Master Riki turning into anything but what he used to be. That's why..."*

*"You wanted to see if he had any pride left, or whether he'd been reduced to nothing more than a pet?"*

*Daryl's only reply was to stare back at Iason.*

## **Description**

Riki's three years in Iason's grip-the three years that overturned his life-are finally explored as Riki tries to push himself beyond them. But his past isn't situated as solidly behind him as he would like, and his return to his home in the slums is fraught with uncertainty. While Riki is juggled by forces both within and outside his realm of perception, he is unexpectedly faced with truths too terrible to bear. Katze has information about the true nature of the Tanagura-and the young people referred to so coldly as "furniture." But while Riki struggles to synthesize his new knowledge with his dark past, shadows move closer to swallow up his dimming future. (source)
Flame

## Overview

*Flame* is the first book in The Dragonmasters Trilogy. It is followed by *Flight* and *Freedom*.

## Synopsis

Dragon Servants Sanna and Isadora Spence live in the village of Anguis, deep in Letum Wood, where persnickety dragons are the least of their worries.

Thanks to years of simmering tension, the hidden village is destined to crack. Soon. Sanna’s deep love for the giant beasts causes her to make an irreversible mistake, while Isadora’s disinterest leads her to a fateful decision that will change the course of the entire world.

Can the sisters prevent everything they know from falling apart? Or do they allow it to break and the pave the way for new growth?

Join the beloved sisterwitches from the Network Series in a story about sisterhood, new magic, and dealing with change.
The High Priestess

## Synopsis

   The Eastern Network is owned by the wealthy Tradesmen and Landowners, so uneducated witch Vittoria Gutia isn't about to make any waves. She either works as a lavanda maid, or she and her beloved nephew starve to death.

That sort of math is pretty simple.

When an unexpected savior lands in her lap, fate falls with him. La Salvatorra—Giver of Justice and Savior of the Impoverished—beckons her with him.

To save her nephew, Vittoria takes the reckless Trademen's soon-to-be-disastrous offer. She's thrust into a glittering new court, a world without conscience, and the burden of saving her entire Network.

Can Vittoria save her witches by focusing on what matters most? Or will the world of power and men cast her aside like the lavanda maid she was raised to be?

THE HIGH PRIESTESS is the first novel in the Historical Collection. This exhilarating tale of first love and tyranny will sweep you to a new place.
The Ronan Scrolls

## Synopsis

They burned my brother on a stake.

For this reason, my grief and questions drive me to study his “mental condition,” starting in the Northern Network. I must scour Alkarra from top to bottom in my search to understand his life and decisions.

My burning questions cannot be ignored—my restless heart and soul crave answers. He died from this strange ailment. Or, rather, because of it. His confinement was wrong. He was not crazy. Something was different, yes. But not harmful. Not dangerous.

Something gave him sight into the future, and his murderers called it madness. I will figure it out in his name.

I am naive to the ways of the world. I have never slept under the stars or hunted for my own food or traveled on my own, despite being twenty-four years old and only a scholar.

Still, I go. I must.

Redemption isn’t free.

The Ronan Scrolls is a companion novella to the Dragonmaster Trilogy. This riveting short story will sweep you across the world of Alkarra and into the depths of a terrifying mystery. Fans of FLAME and FLIGHT can’t afford to miss this installment.
Freedom

## Overview

*Freedom*is the final book in *The Dragonmaster Trilogy.*It follows *Flame* and *Flight* .

## Synopsis

Isadora Spence knows two things: 1) she’s tired of all the wars and wants them to stop and 2) she never wants to see Maximillion Sinclair again.

Sparks fly when rising desperation leads Isadora and Maximillion to attend a political delegation together in the Southern Network. She’s determined to create a pact for peace and save lives, but when events spiral into far more dangerous territory, she realizes the only witch she can trust is Maximillion.

Can they work together, or will everything fall apart?

Meanwhile, her sisterwitch Sanna is out of her depth in an unfamiliar world of volatile goddesses and buried history. Facing an unwinnable battle against Prana, the ruthless goddess of the sea, Sanna roots through history, only to discover that Prana isn’t the only enemy they face.

In a world embroiled with war on all fronts, can the sisterwitches do their part to bring peace and freedom to Alkarra? Or will all their best efforts fail in the bigger machinations of goddesses and witches?

FREEDOM is the final book in the Dragonmaster trilogy. This sweeping YA Fantasy saga will take to a new world, keep you on the edge of your seat, and ask you to answer the most impossible question of all:

What is freedom?
Miss Mabel's Caramels

## Overview

In October of 2014, and in conjunction with the release of *Antebellum Awakening,*the second book in The

Network Series, Antebellum Publishing teamed up with Little Red Hen Candy Co. and formed a line of Miss Mabel's Caramels. Flavors include cinnamon, coffee, licorice, macadamia, pecan, pretzel, sea salt, toffee almond, and vanilla.
Derek Black

Derek Black is the father to Bianca and husband to Marie. A powerful witch, he is Head of the Brotherhood.  His marriage to Marie and their daughter Bianca is kept secret from everyone except Mildred, the High Priestess, and Marten who is revealed to be Derek’s father. He becomes High Priest after Mildred's death at the hands of Mabel.
The Eastern Network

## Overview

The Eastern Network is one of the five Networks that make up Antebellum.

## Geography & Climate

The Eastern Network has an extensive, long coastline and temperate/moderate weather patterns.

## Culture

Due to its geography, many of those who dwell in it are considered to be sea-people.

## Government

As with the other Networks, the Eastern Network has a High Pristess/Priest.
Letum Wood

## Overview

Letum Wood is a mystical forest and home of Isadora, Sanna, and Miss Mabel's School for Girls. Isadora has said that parts of the forest can be a "frightening place. But not when I'm watching."

## Description

Letum Wood is described to be a looming and leering forest, a place of fog and deadfall.

## Landmarks

Miss Mabel's School for Girls

Isadora's Cottage

Sanna's Cottage
The Southern Network

## Overview

The Southern Network is patterned after something of a Slavic/Russian influence in geography and language/people.

## Geography & Climate

The Southern Network is very cold. Winter makes its presence known except for a short growing season in the summer.

## Culture

The Southern Network is influenced by the Salvic/Russian people and language.

## Government

The Southern Network has either a High Priestess or High Priest.
The Mansfeld Pact

## Overview

The Mansfeld Pact is an agreement formed a century before the Network Series takes placed between four of the five Networks. (Central, Eastern, Western, and Southern. The Northern Network had not been in communication with any other Network for centuries prior to that. Due to the difficult nature of the terrain, whether witches still live there isn't known.)

The Mansfeld Pact implicitly states each Network is to abstain from crossing into other Networks. No trade is allowed. Communication occurs between the leaders of the Networks (High Priests and/or High Priestess's) and Ambassadors as designated. If one Network breaks the Mansfeld. Each Network is required to set and maintain their border rules and provent their own witches from crossing borders. Breakage of the Mansfeld Pact with an act of war or aggression from one Network to another will remove the ability to do magic from those breaking the pact.
May

May was the mother of Angelina and the grandmother of Miss Mabel. During the events of *Mildred's Resistance*, she used High Priestess Evelyn for her own political advancement and planned on overthrowing and killing Evelyn in a Magia once she solidified her power. After Mildred defeated Evelyn and became High Priestess, May was turned in by her granddaughter and executed.
Katie Cross

## Overview

Katie Cross is the author of The Network Series. She grew up in the mountains of Idaho, where she still loves to
play when she gets the chance. If she's not writing, you can find her traveling, working as a pediatric nurse, trail running with her husband and two dogs, or curled up with a book and a cup of chai.

## Conception of The Network Series

"The inspiration for the Network Series came while I was hiking in Pine Mountain Georgia. Letum Wood is based on the foggy trees and rolling hills of that forest area. Every time I went there, I thought a witch certainly lived in those trees." - Katie Cross on the conception of The Network Series

"**I**t took me 6 weeks to write the first draft, and I worked at it non-stop! The plot for the Network Series is really ongoing, and it really comes about with a lot of hair-pulling, blood, sweat, chocolate, and tears." - Katie Cross on writing *Miss Mabel's School for Girls*

## Works

### The Network Series

*Mildred's Resistance* (Prequel)

*The Isadora Interviews* (Novella)

*Miss Mabel's School for Girls*

*Antebellum Awakening*

*The High Priest's Daughter*

### Standalone Works

*Bon Bons to Yoga Pants* (A Wattpad Original)

Through the Portal (Anthology)
Miss Mabel's School for Girls (Novel)

*Miss Mabel's School for Girls* is the first installment of The Network Series. It was published March 17, 2014 by

KC Writing.

## Synopsis

Never underestimate the power of a determined witch.

Letum Wood is a forest of fog and deadfall, home to the quietly famous Miss Mabel’s School for Girls, a place where young witches learn the art of magic.

Sixteen-year-old Bianca Monroe has inherited a deadly curse. Determined to break free before it kills her, she enrolls in the respected school to confront the cunning witch who cast the curse: Miss Mabel.

Bianca finds herself faced with dark magic she didn’t expect, with lessons more dangerous than she could have ever imagined. Will Bianca have the courage to save herself from the curse, or will Miss Mabel’s sinister plan be too powerful?

Miss Mabel’s School for Girls is the first novel in The Network Series, an exciting new fantasy collection. A gripping tale about the struggle to survive, it will take you to a new place and time, one you’ll never want to leave.

## Reception

The novel received critical acclaim upon release. Barnes & Noble included in their article "4 Books Proving Witches Are the New Vampires." It currently has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
War of the Networks

## Overview

*War of the Networks* is the fifth and final book in the Network Series. It was published in Spring 2015.

## Synopsis

With the Central Network entrenched in war and teetering on the brink of destruction, eighteen-year-old Bianca Monroe is determined to defeat Mabel’s powerful Almorran magic by finding the Book of Light.

During an attempt to save a burning orphanage, Bianca finds herself caught in a trap. Mabel kidnaps her, taking her to the hot sands of the Western Network where things are not as they seem. Mabel is more dangerous—and unhinged—than she’s ever been before.

*War of the Networks* is the fourth and final book in the thrilling fantasy collection *The Network Series.* It’s a gripping tale about compassion, forgiveness, and surviving against all odds.
Mortals

## Overview

Thousands of years before the events in The Network Series, mortals and witches coexisted with each other in Antebellum. Unlike witches, mortals did not have the ability to use magic.

## The Mortal Wars

For unknown reasons, a war broke out amongst the witches and mortals of Antebellum. The war ended with the driving of mortals out of Antebellum. Where they ended up is not known.
Flight

## Overview

*Flight* is the second book in The Dragonmasters Trilogy. It is preceded by *Flame* and is followed by *Freedom*, the final book in the trilogy.

## Synopsis

A treacherous new world awaits.

Sisterwitches Isadora and Sanna Spence aren’t sitting back anymore. In fact, they’re both tangled in separate new worlds—ones they didn’t anticipate.

Despite the Dragonmasters home burning to ash, Sanna is certain of one thing—she will not be a tyrant, even though managing a brood of frightened dragons falls on her reluctant shoulders. When a devastating tragedy strikes the Dragonmaster families, Sanna is forced to face a world she never knew existed.

Isadora, on the other hand, is too busy with her new life to worry about her old one. In the midst of training with her perpetually annoyed mentor, Maximillion, Isadora is unexpectedly taken away from home and thrust into a dangerous game. Her life is now in the hands of her most terrifying enemy: Cecelia Bianchi.

Both sisters are far from home and over their heads. Can they marshal their courage to save those they care about? Or will their expanding horizons prove to be their biggest danger yet?

Join the beloved sisters from FLAME in a new tale about growing up, moving on, and finding the courage within

## Background

The original plan for the story of Isadora and Sanna to be a singular novel entitled *The Sisterwitches*, but author Katie Cross realized that the story she had in mind was too grand in scope, so she opted to make split into two books entitled *The Sisterwitches: Part One* and *The Sisterwitches: Part Two*. Eventually, the story evolved into its final form of three books called *The Dragonmasters Trilogy* which consists of *Flame, Flight,* and *Freedom*.
Hole to Feed

"Hole To Feed" is a song written by Dave Gahan for the 2009 album *Sounds Of The Universe* by Depeche Mode. It was released as a double A-side single alongside "Fragile Tension" on 7 December 2009.

Dave Gahan told The Guardian in 2009:

> "This is one of the songs I wrote on the album, a very cynical song about wanting to fill a gaping hole but not knowing what to fill it with. About sometimes the idea having a hole to feed all being a figment of my imagination when I'm actually fine."
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He explained it in more detail in a syndicated interview by Steffen Rüth (translated from German):

> "It is about the fact that I am always thinking that there is something else out there - a person, a relationship, a drug, an adventure, whatever - that can finally fulfill my needs. Well, then you give into this stuff or person, with which you were so obsessed - and then you're disappointed. That's how it always goes. No matter what it is, no matter how great I am doing or how happy I am: I will never get into the state that I want to reach. My cynical self will appear in such moments. And I actually don't like this part of my character anymore. But it simply cannot be turned off easily. But I am pressing the pause button more frequently than ever anyway."
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Dave Gahan also told Interia.pl (translated from Polish):

> "In the studio, when working on songs, there is a collective effort. The composition of 'Hole to Feed' has ended up becoming something more rhythmic and lyrically cynical than its original version. Once we had developed the rhythmic structure of this song, Martin played the guitar with some great parts, and the transition gave the song a completely different atmosphere. At the beginning of the recording, we worked on the arrangement of the song, and in a way we tore apart the demo version of the song, looking for its strengths. And sometimes the drive of a composition is hidden in the shadows, it's not necessarily the most obvious element. This song has become much more twisted and faster than the demo version. Originally, this track had a spatial atmosphere, but Ben [Hillier] decided to give it a rhythm and build the rest of the composition around it."
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## Sources

* https://dmlive.wiki/wiki/Hole\_To\_Feed
Rise of the Demigods

## Overview

*Rise of the Demigods* is the sequel to *The Lost Magic* and the second book in The Network Saga.

## Synopsis

Never Underestimate the Power of a Prepared Witch.

Bianca Monroe wants one thing: to create and lead a Sisterhood of Protectors. She might be the only one who think it's a good idea.

With demigods in Alkarra, and a frustrated Council attempting to usurp her father, Bianca is faced with opposition on every side. When her desire to defend the Central Network with a Sisterhood is rebuffed by everyone whose support she thought she'd have, she's forced to find a new path.

Meanwhile, the influence of god magic grows in Alkarra. Reports of unexpected spells, strangers in the land, and crumbling Network ties abound.

Will Bianca assemble the support she needs to defend the Network from this unknown enemy?

Or will she be forced to find the strength to forge her own path?

*Rise of the Demigods* is the second book in The Network Saga. Fans of the beloved, award-winning Network Series will be swept back into the world of Alkarra, where magic abounds and enemies are now fast at hand.
Mildred Graeme

## Overview

High Priestess of the Central Network. During the events of *Mildred's Resistance*, she overthrew Evelyn when she tried to destroy the Central Network. Derek Black’s mother (unknown to him until just after her death) and Marten’s lover. She allows herself to be killed by Miss Mable in order to save Bianca’s life during the climax of *Alkarra Awakening*.

## Description

Mildred has beady eyes and short gray and white hair swept away from her face in little wisps. She has a gravelly voice.
The Western Network

## Overview

The Western Network is one of the five Networks in Antebellum. Other than the Central Network, the Western Network is the only Network to be a setting in The Network Series thus far.

## Geography & Climate

The Southern Network is desertlike piece of land.

## Culture

The Western Network is mostly nomadic, though some stable cities are in existence. It is in one of these that Bianca visits in *Antebellum Awakening* in order to destroy her contract with Miss Mabel*.*

## Government

Unlike the other Networks in Antebellum, the Western Network only allows a High Priest to govern. No woman had ever held power.
The Mortal Wars

## Overview

The Mortal Wars occurred thousands of years before the Network Series. That is when Esmelda, the Central Network's first High Priestess, and a few other influential witches formed the Networks. The Mortals were driven out of Antebellum as part of the war between Mortals and Witches. Some of the witches were of the Almorran race, which used a dark, evil magic. After the war was over, the Almorran race was destroyed by the other witches.
Więcej bloków

> **TA STRONA JEST NIE DO KOŃCA PEŁNA. MOŻESZ JĄ UZUPEŁNIĆ!**
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**Więcej bloków** - dzięki tej funkcji masz możliwość stworzenia własnych bloków, które przy każdym wywołaniu w skrypcie będą odtwarzały zapisane w nich funkcje. Poprawiają one czytelność kodu oraz przyspieszają programowanie, bo dzięki nim nie trzeba wiele razy układać tych samych bloków.

**Kolor -** fioletowy

**Jak używać -** gdy wejdziemy do sekcji "Więcej bloków" mamy możliwość utworzenia jednego niczym listy bądź zmiennej. Klikamy "utwórz blok". Pojawia nam się okienko, w którym możemy dodawać różne parametry:

**Parametr liczbowy -** wpisujemy w nim liczby. Można wykorzystać do obliczania np. czy parametr liczbowy jest większy od jakiejś liczby/innej zmiennej/pozycji x lub y itd. Dopiero podczas używania bloku osobno w kodzie ustawiamy wartość parametru, przy tworzeniu wybieramy tylko jego nazwę, by móc jej używać później w programie.

**Parametr tekstowy -** wpisujemy w nim tekst. Podczas tworzenia bloku, podobnie jak w przypadku liczb, nadajemy mu tylko nazwę, by móc go wykorzystać później w programie. Dopiero przy użyciu nowego bloku w kodzie przypisujemy parametrowi tekst.

**Parametr logiczny -** ustawiamy w nim bloki z sekcji "wyrażenia" i "czujniki". Podczas tworzenia bloku nadajemy mu nazwę, którą możemy wykorzystać póżniej w kodzie. Dopiero przy osobnym użyciu nowego bloku ustawiamy mu warunek, jaki musi spełnić.

**Etykieta tekstowa -** umożliwia nam dodania dodatkowego tekstu, np:

Jeżeli <parametr logiczny> to zjedz <parametr tekstowy> przez <parametr liczbowy> sekund.

Jak widać na powyższym przykładzie, nowe bloki mogą zawierać wiele etykiet oraz parametrów. Dzięki temu można tworzyć bardzo rozbudowane programy.
Alkarra Awakening

*Alkarra Awakening* is the second novel in The Network Series. It was published by KC Writing on September 11, 2014.

## Synopsis

Never underestimate the power of a volatile witch.

Still reeling in the wake of her mother’s death, sixteen-year-old Bianca Monroe is forced to move to Chatham Castle. Not even the sudden appearance of ancient dragons in haunted Letum Wood nor her two best friends can distract her from the strength of her deep, dark rage.

Her grief puts her magical powers into chaos, endangering any witch around her. She has six months left to destroy the curse that will kill her and fulfill her contract with the most cunning enemy of all: her former teacher Miss Mabel.

Bianca must make a choice: learn to control her restless powers, or let the powers control her.

Alkarra Awakening is the second book in the thrilling new fantasy collection The Network Series. It’s a haunting tale about tragedy, loss, and the power of moving on.

## Reception

The novel was released with widely positive reviews. It currently has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
Viveet

## Overview

Viveet is the name of the sword given by Merrick to Bianca in *Antebellum Awakening.* It was made for Bianca under the instruction of her father, Derek, by the sword maker Andrei from the Southern Network. Since the Mansfield Pact forbids any trade between the Networks, it is assumed that Derek was a friend of Andrei's, therefore not violating the pact.

## Appearance

Viveet is approximately three feet long. Swirls of ivory representative of Letum Wood run along the blade's length. A deep blue snakes through the leaves and the hilt. There is an A is engraved on the blade near the hilt, indicating that it was made by Andrei. Though not confirmed, it is assumed that the weapon is enchanted due to something like a jolt rushing up Bianca's arm when she picked it up for the first time.

## Name Meaning

The word *Viveet* means "protector." According to Merrick, each sword is given its name based on the experience the sword maker had while forging it. Since each sword is forged differently, they have their own personalities.
Magnetic Storms

Magnetic storms are a natural calamity common in remote regions of space. They can be a nuisance when it comes to space travel, as they can greatly delay traffic, especially transport and shipments in the Black Market.

They are known to happen in the Garan system which can result in auroras being visible above Amoi.

They are also fairly common around Delvia. When the planet gets hit by a magnetic storm, plasma can be seen streaking across the raging skies above in a fascinating display.
Mildred's Resistance (Novel)

*Mildred's Resistance* is the third book to be released in The Network Series. It serves as a prequel to the entire series.

## Synopsis

Absolute Power Corrupts Even the Best of Friends.

Mildred Graeme is a witch that knows what it’s like to fail. She loathes small talk, struggles with magic, and grew up wretchedly poor. What’s easy for her best friend Evelyn, a wealthy, powerful socialite, is difficult for Mildred.

The two lifelong friends reunite at Chatham Castle where they fight together for the dream of a better world. Mildred wants to save the Network from political elitism, while Evelyn encourages it. When Evelyn gains power and threatens to obliterate the Network, Mildred realizes that she must overcome her fear of failure to save the lives of those she loves, even if it means betraying her best friend.

*Mildred’s Resistance* is the prequel to The Network Series and a gripping tale of intrigue, betrayal, and unexpected romance that defies all odds to rise above the ghosts of failure.
Fight at Miss Mabel's School for Girls

## Overview

The Fight at Miss Mabel's School for Girls was a conflict that took place at the end of the novel, *Miss Mabel's School for Girls.* The combatants were Bianca Monroe and Miss Mabel. It was fought with the use of blighters and shields.

## Outcome

The fight ended with the death of Bianca's mother who was transported to the school by Miss Mabel. Struck by grief, Bianca failed to apprehend her teacher who escaped before the High Priestess, Mildred Graeme, and members of the council of the Central Network came to Bianca's aid.
Clan des Collines

**Chef :** Montagne Brune-chatte brune aux yeux vert

**Lieutenant :** Etoile Lumineuse-chatte dorée aux yeux bleus

**Soigneuse:** Pétale de Rose-chatte crème rosé aux yeux ambrés

*\*Nuage de Givre*

**Combattants :**

Fleur de Mousse-chatte écaille aux yeux vert

*Nuage d'Hirondelle*

Poil de Lapin-matou brun clair aux bouts des oreilles noir et aux yeux ambrés

Cœur de Bruyère-chatte brune tigrée de noire aux yeux ambrés

Pelage Tempétueux-mâle imposant gris aux yeux bleus avec le pelage ébouriffé

Nuage de Tempête

Bouton de Bruyère-chatte brune tigrée aux yeux ambrés

Plume du Vent-mâle brun tigré aux yeux ambrés

*Nuage d'Aubépine*

Colline-mâle doré aux yeux ambrés

Croc Blanc-mâle blanc aux yeux bleus

Brin d'Herbe-chatte brune aux yeux ambrés

Brume du Matin-chatte doré et rosé aux yeux bleus

**Novices :**

Nuage d'Hirondelle-chatte grise bleue aux yeux bleus

Nuage de Givre - chatte blanche aux bouts des pattes et la tête rousse

Nuage de Tempête-mâle brun tigré aux yeux ambrés

Nuage d'Aubépine-mâle brun roux aux yeux ambrés

**Reines :**

Aile d'Aigle-chatte brune tigrée aux yeux ambrés,compagnon Plume du Vent

Ciel Lumineux-chatte rousse aux yeux ambrés

**Petits :**

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Petits de Aile d'Aigle :

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Petite Buse-mâle brun tigré aux yeux ambrés

Petit Crécerelle-mâle blanc tacheté de brun

Petit Aigle-petite chatte crème tigrée de roux aux yeux ambrés

**Anciens :**

Papillon Bleus

Lièvre Brun