Book 1 Characters

**VISTERIA**: Female Equenix (Oxide lacertilia) Visteria is an Equenix that fell in love with Cara. She was a prophet and storyteller. When she died, her spirt still hung around in the Loopy Mountain’s caves. She met up with the Zofs and Cara a few times.

**ZELA**: Female Aereis (Teleastro aureus) Zela was born in the desert to her mother Cloudy and her father Bog. Shortly after that, she moved out. She lived life in the desert, though the Flower Cove was her choice for winter. Every month she visited her friend, Kochi. After learning about the prophecy, she began to gather the creatures. After gathering her friends, she went out to make an army. The army fights the first battle for the war against the Night Watchers. Far combat fighter in the army.

**ORA**: Female Ghibli (Arenicola volans) Ora was born in an unknown area. Her mother was killed and young Ora was hurt. Kaisa and her mom took baby Ora in. She lived in Loopy Lake, her den not far from the shore. After being gathered by Zela, she helped to form the army. After Regini was injured, she began to learn medical arts. Though, she is still a fighter.

**FLOWER**: Female Ura (Macroura nauticae) Flower lived in the redwoods. Artemis was told to watch her and look after her, and that’s exactly what she did. Flower was startled at first by the thought of going to war with Zela and Ora, but she warmed up to the thought. Flower gathered the army and is being taught by GoldenRose how to heal. She helped in the first battle, teaching a small portion of healing to Ora. Defensive position fighter in the army.

**SUNDROP**: Female Norskogg (Leptosidus dolichorpus) SunDrop lives in the tundra. Her best friend, Withered, were born together. Soon after she turned 16, she gave birth to a son, Midnight. He was killed and she grieved for a long time. The prophecy distracted her. She also gathered for the prophecy, and helped in the battle. Brutally killing some of the warriors, wounding Vel and scaring off a certain Momola, she was a surprisingly good fighter.

**CARA**: Male Athulyth (Tyto geo) Cara was born to the Golden Barbarians. After learning what they did, he decided to leave them. After meeting Visteria, he fell in love with her. At that time, he did not know she had laid eggs before she died. When he found out about her death, he was heartbroken. He prayed to her, cried a lot, tried finding everything she owned, and even summoning her spirit. When he found and named Vister, he decided to be happy again.

**KOCHI**: Female Astrothi (Rhopalocera coronatus) Kochi is an Astrothi from the Flower Cove. Rude and impatient in nature, she can either be a loyal friend or your worst enemy. She helped Zela figure out who Cara was, and joined the army shortly after. She helps Zela with many things. Assistant fighter in the army.

**KAISA**: Female Hikorshi (Cyanurus fallax) Kaisa grew up with Ora, the two being best friends and adopted sisters. Kaisa was saddened she had no part in the prophecy and Ora had to go, but she soon learned she was to kill many Night Watchers, and to land the first blow against their fortress. Ground and jumping fighter in the army.

**ARTEMIS**: Female Athulyth (Tyto geo) Artemis raised Flower when her mom couldn’t take care of her. Artemis was created by the Verdant Warden to protect the redwoods, and was doing so. Artemis has a bad sense of humor and take things to literally. She was a great false mother to baby Flower. Brawler in the army.

**WITHERED**: Male Rorolo (Bulbophilus ampullatus) Withered was SunDrop best friend since they were born. The small creature pushed SunDrop to go when she was hesitant. He helps with the army and used his black eyes to distract the Halqual going to kill Zela. Assistant fighter in the army.

**ELECTRIC**: Female Vaumora (Electroaffinis bicornis) Electric helped Cara with shocking Kaisa and Ora to gather Ora’s feathers-fur-scale thing. She was very confused, but had a good heart. She helped with the army but sadly died from the fatal blow of Scera’s peck through her chest. Her last words were, “I helped…didn’t I?” Close combat fighter in the army.

**GENERAL SAND SHARK**: Male Gyroudus (Therosaura maritima) General Sand Shark is the cruel, suspicious general of the Desert Army. He visited the redwoods to talk with the leader of them, Dark Forest. He helped in the battle because he loves war. Ground fighter and brawler in the army.

**DARK** **FOREST**: Male Lerachu (Apium draco) Dark Forest is the tough Lerachu leader of the redwoods. He only appears briefly, and does not do anything important.

**ESRA**: Male Beezu (Anthophila chiroptera) Esra is a messenger Beezu from Shifting Sands. He delivers the Ghibli’s battle report and a message for the Zofs about meeting the killer of Visteria.

**THE GHIBLI**: Male Ghibli (Arenicola volans) The Ghibli is the Ghibli which gives the battle report and spies on the volcano. He actually does not have a name, and never will. He purposely says things like, “Hey! You didn’t even say my name!” to annoy others. He has very advanced technology.

**VORM**: Male Nytoltalus (Aves monoxide) Vorm was the horribly smug, dumb and self-absorbed Nytoltalus from the volcano. He tried to make Inferno admit she liked him, though she lied.

**INFERNO**: Female Crata Peretina (Cratena similis) Inferno is an awkward and sarcastic Crata wondering if she should join with the volcano. After seeing Vorm, she decided to live in a different part of the cave. If she were told about the prophecy, she would say yes to joining the army.

**GOLDEN SPARK**: Male Diesura (Diesurus gracilis) Golden Spark is an elderly Diesura that is in charge of the battle plan scrolls. After handing the major ones to the Ghibli, he went a bit crazy. He wished a curse on whomever figured them out.

**ORACLE**: Female Aereis (Teleastro aureus) When she was born, she already had an older sister named Waffle. A kill-on-sight Hygos came and killed her sister early on, and as a young child she had more trauma then normal. Her mom told her she needed to go find herbs one day. As Oracle started taking damage from starvation, she flew away to eat herbs with her mother. As she finished refilling, a pack of Vaumora destroyed her mother as Oracle fled into a small cave, watching with horror and tears in her eyes. She still loves to sit on the perch at the oasis where she can see everything, as that is what she did with her mom when she was young. She now lives in the Loopy Mountain. After finding out about the prophecy, she became a spirit guide to the Zofs. She was helped them in many ways.

**GOLDENROSE**: Female Ani (Sanatio lumens) GoldenRose is the last survivor of a tribe of Ani known as the Salt Flats Ani. She still has trauma and flashbacks from the battle, and can get scared easily. She decided to help in the battle with the Night Watchers, the prophecy and even taught Ora and Flower medical arts.

**CHAOS**: Male Salrahn (Therossis ventralis) Chaos is a rude Salrahn from the Desert Army. After Skell dragged him into the army, he grew used to being a good creature. Skell however, did not.

**SKELL**: Male Salrahn (Therossis ventralis) Skell’s parents died to a Sar’Hingaro. After then, he killed others for fun and wore his mother’s skull. After helping the prophecy creatures, he felt very strange. He is good now, though still loves murder a lot and can’t understand happiness.

**FIREFLY**: Male Vetemortem (Canis filifolia torr) Firefly’s parents were caught in a tornado. He lived on his own for his life, and made zero friends on the way. He often gets told reports and plans when General Sand Shark isn’t there. He died in an unrecorded fight with a skilled Knalriki.

**LORA**: Female Saukuryn (Opinicus nature) Lora is the madam, the general, the best one. She is head of all the Night Watchers, and is deeply respected. When she was young, she was teased and bullied, poked and prodded. She had enough of that. She joined the Night Watchers and got back at everyone who dared opposed her. In killing Visteria she got back at them the most. She still has a drop of good soul left in her, which might just be enough.

**HATHOR**: Female Sigmatox (Similourotherium irregulis) Hathor wanders the desert, stalking any troops away from their designated base. After hearing about the army, she decided to join. Hathor is a skilled fighter indeed and killed 27 of the Night Watchers, injured 10 and scared away 3.

**CRYSTAL**: Female Gnolrok (Archaeo dumicola) Her parents died in a fight with a Sigmatox, so her brother Emerald protect and raised her. After hearing about the army, she decided to join.

**EMERALD**: Male Gnolrok (Archaeo dumicola) When his parents died, he protected and raised his sister Crystal. He is very loyal and protective, and joined the army since Crystal did.

**NOLA**: Female Celeritas (Celeritas velocis) Nola is a wandering Agave Celeritas. She loves her things, and carries light plant-made, hand-made jewelry with beads. She joined the army as a close combat fighter and a healer.

**LIO**: Male Zethines (Cyanocitta enigma) Lio is a friendly, mysterious Zethines who lived a normal life. He loves water and dwells with no one but his friend Euvias. He helped in the army as a healer and a defensive position fighter.

**DECKA**: Female Keruku (Found out later) Decka is a rude Keruku who lives with her mate Terran and three babies. She served in the first battle as a far combat fighter, brawler and grappler for grounded creatures.

**TERRAN**: Male Keruku (Found out later) Terran is the optimistic mate of Decka.

**MALA**: Female Keruku (Found out later) Excited baby of Decka and Terran.

**HERAN**: Male Keruku (Found out later) Calmer baby of Decka and Terran.

**HERTAL**: Male Keruku (Found out later) Curious and active baby of Decka and Terran.

**STARFIRE**: Female Hisolodium (Malvonychus titanis) Starfire had a fairly normal life, though her brother hated her very much. She got a lot of attention and was very popular. She isn’t the smartest but is loyal and caring. She cannot wrap her head around why her brother doesn’t like her, even though she loves him. Is a close combat cheerer in the army.

**NIGHTSOUL**: Male Hisolodium (Malvonychus titanis) A mysterious Hisolodium that hates his sister. Not much is known about him except he is violet and murders things to calm down. He was adopted by Marino when he hurt Starfire and was kicked out of his home. Close combat brawler and fencer.

**MARINO**: Female Celeritas (Celeritas velocis) Marino is a caring and kind Celeritas. She found NightSoul when he was starving and took care of him. Marino would be stabbed forever if it makes NightSoul happy. She joined the army as a protector.

**KAOLA**: Male Halaqual (Macrophis caelum) Kaola lived a normal life. His parents died at the age of 70, an average lifespan for Halaqual. He is around 30 right now. He is chill and relaxed. In the army he served as a warrior and defense.

**AXOTHANISA**: Male Axothan (Magnolia diva pisces) Axothanisa is a kind soul to his friends, but a manipulative liar to his enemies. He goes in for croc kills, dragging the enemy underwater. In the army he was an underwater warrior and took care of any creatures that fell underwater.

**MR. AND MRS. SLI**: Male and female Alkaksu (Alkaksu gregarious) Two elderly Alkaksu that helped in the army. Underwater fighters and assistant distracters in the army.

**PRINCE** **JASPER**: Male Shiyaro (Plantae petauroides) An “evil” Shiyaro that loves murder, death and fear. His ego and self-respect outgrow his evilness, however.

**IVYSTRINGS**: Male Rorolo (Bulbophilus ampullatus) A timid prey Rorolo. He stammers a lot. Serves as a healer and assistant cheerer in the army.

**FIRATER**: Male Hikorshi (Cyanurus fallax) Firater is a tricky, sly and charming Hikorshi. He uses his soothing voice, sharp wit and handsome smile to his advantage. Joins the army as a close combat fighter, trickery manager and distraction.

**YHARON**: Male Aereis (Teleastro aureus) A tricky Aereis form the redwoods plains. He only helps if he gets something in return, and if someone else offers a bigger prize he goes to them. He switches sides to the Night Watchers. Before, he was a far combat fighter and a tricky creature.

**AMEZ**: Female Jotunhel (Halialatus barbatus) A caring and strong mother, she helped in the army as a cheerer and brawler.

**CETLAN**: Male Jotunhel (Halialatus barbatus) A shy young Jotunhel that stays with his mother, Amez. He served as a distraction and a cheerer in the fight.

**XINYUE**: Unknown gender Ibetchi (Vulpes sly) A sly Ibetchi made purely of ice. Shy and quiet, it served as a close combat fighter and trickery creature in the army.

“**MIDER**”: Male Undoli (Uphethe undoli) “Mider” was the name he got, though it changes to the name of the skin of the creature he wears usually. Mider helped in the army as a close combat fighter, distraction and trick agent.

**MUD OR SAGE**: Female Ghalgeya (Connorhinus caninus) Sage was a friendly Ghalgeya that helped as a fighter and squadron leader in the army.

**BRANCHES**: Female Murlk (Mudgeo negundo) An eerie Murlk that join the army as an underwater fighter and a distraction.

**BRACKEN**: Male Murlk (Mudgeo negundo) An eerie Murlk that join the army as an underwater fighter and a distraction.

**REGINI**: Male Parahexilian (Parahexilian aurantius) Regini was a creature that hadn’t made it through Sonaria’s border; he crackled with glitch as if he weren’t fully there. Once he got there, he became the love of Ora’s life. He was charming, handsome, kind, heroic and loyal. He took care of Ora and two are best friends, maybe even a little more than that. He and Ora meet at Ottaotaa cave. He rescued the Zofs when they were captured by the Purest Ones. He saved Ora from a death blow by a Sar’Hingaro. He fell from the sky, unconscious. Ora cried and cried and prayed and prayed he’d be alright. When he woke up, the first thing she did was kiss him lightly on the cheek. She raised him back to health with Flower and GoldenRose’s help. He served as a fighter, protector, distraction and defense in the army.

**SCERA**: Male Mordelium (Mordelium formosus) A nervous, smart and nerdy Mordelium. He wears glasses and has a crush on Lora. Lora may like him in a way, but certainly not like that.

**VEL**: Male Hushike (Anisoptera lacerta) A Hushike who never stays for long. He is a messenger for the Night Watchers.

**MALICE**: Male Momola (Arthoura fasciata) An evil Momola who wants to do business with the Night Watchers.

**VISTER**: Male Equenix (Oxide lacertilia) A baby Equenix newborn from his egg laid by Visteria. He was raised by Calico more than his father. Joins the army as a close combat fighter and underwater fighter. Named by Cara after his mother, Visteria.

**LYRA**: Female Saikarie (Ommatops pictus) Lyra is the Black Saikarie. Most lowborn of lowborn. She was born in Norrqe cave, the birthing cave. Her mother, Purity, was an all-white Saikarie, her lovely feathers a fluffy, creamy white. Her eye was the color of snow, a cold, icy bluish white. She looked down at Lyra in horror. That was her first memory. She was devastated that my feathers were black. It is said, once every century, one unlucky soul will be born black. Black Saikaries are the most impure, vile, dark and worst of the Purest Ones. The traditional name for all Black Saikaries is Lyra. And thus Lyra, the one and only Lyra exists. From the moment she opened her eyes, she was treated as a low-born. She is the lowest of the rankings. So, she was put into a cell. She joined the army with Holy as a fighter, distraction and trick creature.

**PURITY**: Female Saikarie (Ommatops pictus) The mother of Lyra. She tried to take care of her, but Lyra was immediately snatched.

**HOLY**: Male Saikarie (Ommatops pictus) A rude, cold and grumpy guard for Lyra. On the inside he is a huge softy and secretly loves Lyra. Lyra knows this and likes him too. She teases him and takes her everywhere she goes, despite his consent. He was a fighter and brawler in the army.

**CELESTIAL**: Female Saikarie (Ommatops pictus) A strange and wise guard for the Zofs. She was sleep drugged 3 times by Regini to get the Zofs out. She joined the army as a fighter and protector.

**DIVINE**: Female Saikarie (Ommatops pictus) The cruel and sadistic mate of the leader of the Purest Ones. She questions all of the Zofs and shows them the truth: they are exposed.

**CALICO**: Female Sochuri (Vespertiliomimus sochuri) Calico takes care of young Vister. Raising him more than his father, she became his number one. Calico joins the army as a far combat fighter, brawler and weapons manager.

**ARENOSE**: Male Sochuri (Vespertiliomimus sochuri) Arenose is the crush of Zela. He very much admires her and little does he know she likes him back. When he was born, his mother abandoned him. He grew up on the streets as an outcast, fighting for survival. Being bullied and mistreated taught him something on trust and alertness. He had to steal to eat, steal to drink, steal to sleep, steal to survive. However, instead of making him a cold-hearted thieve, he decided what others have done to him is not right. He must correct that by being the best he can be to everyone.