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Elite Orders

> "*In the dark years ahead, we shall be the ties that bind these kingdoms together. The Orders must place themselves in the light of the greater good, and we must place ourselves above any nation, any king, any lord and even any God who strives against the light. Each member of the Orders shall decide for themselves which fight they lend their arms to, as their honor decrees, but our pledges are to the Orders first.*"
> ― Tarian Grandmaster Alamarkin
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## History

The twelve Elite Orders of Druthal were seen as heroes of stories and legends. When Druthal broke up into various kingdoms during the reign of Shalcer, these Elite Orders became a source of strength and stability in the uncertain centuries that followed. Because of their standards of honor and trustworthiness, the Orders were relatively free to move through the various kingdoms; keeping the idea of a united Druth alive.

## Modern Day

After Druthal reunified in the 11th century, the Orders eventually declined in popularity and relevance. As of the current storyline, only two of the twelve Orders exist now: the Tarians and Spathians. The others were became part of other organizations or repurposed into something new. People of modern day Druthal know of the Orders, but are unable to recognize their uniforms or symbols. Politics have now become a part of the Orders, with Parliament giving the final approval for Candidates to advance to the rank of Adept.

Recently, a commission was created by King Maradaine XVIII for someone to act as a liasion between the Parliament, the King's Marshals, and the two remaining Orders. It is a position that has no real authority nor hierarchy. This commission is currently being held by Dayne Heldrin.

## Members

For the Tarians, many (if not all) members of the Order are not from noble families. They are often children of servants in noble households.

## Orders

* Ascepian - Order of master healers. The Order eventually evolved into the modern day Yellowshields. The Yellowshields still use the Order's symbol.
* Braighian - Order of pikeman. This Order was eventually folded into the Druth Army
* Cascian - Order of mountain rangers. This Order was eventually folded into the Tarian and Spathian Orders.
* Grennian - A fully armored Order.
* Hanalian - repurposed into the King's Marshals in the 11th century.
	+ Color: Blue
* Kenalian - specialized in staff fighting, absorbed into the Tarian Order around 1150.
* Marenian - folded into the Druth Navy when it was established.
* Otajian - Order of mace and flail masters. This order has Scallic and Linjari origins. The order fell apart during the war between Scaloi and Linjar. St. Alexis is termed to be "the last Otajian."
* Spathian - Order of sword masters, They are still active.
* Tarian - Order of protectors. Stylized as the Shield of the People.
	+ Color: Gray
* Vanidian - Order of forest guardians who used axes and bows.
* ?
Samael

A member of the Three Dogs, Samael (Sam) was an expert marksman who used a crossbow. With his partners, Coleman and Pendal Gurond, he was hired to take down the Thorn. Sam was a greasy, eel-faced man. During the ambush in Oscana Park, Sam was able to pin down the Thorn several times with his crossbow and skill. Eventually, he was able to severely injure the Thorn in the leg. Loosing the Thorn once, Sam was able to track him down again as he was fleeing on a horse. Jumping from rooftop to rooftop, Sam was able to keep pace without even looking where his feet were going. The Thorn, however, managed to best him by using his rope to smash Sam's crossbow. Though sadden with the loss of his friends, it was the crossbow's destruction that angered him the most. With the intact scope, Sam was able to watch the Thorn scale the wall of the University.

With this information, Sam returned to Willem Fenmere and tell him what had happened. Still employed by Fenmere, Sam and the Thorn later held bows at each other, waiting for someone to flinch. Eventually, the Thorn was able to get the upper hand and killed Sam with an arrow to the neck.
Delmin Sarren

Delmin is Veranix Calbert's best friend and roommate at the University of Maradaine. Like Veranix he is a third year magic student in The Thorn of Dentonhill and The Alchemy of Chaos. He grew up in North Maradaine, the wealthier and more connected part of the city.

Unlike Veranix, Delmin struggles with shaping *numina* into useful magic. He is, however, one of the most talented mages for the sensing and detection of *numina*, and can "taste" when Veranix is near. Professor Alimen consciously assigned Delmin and Veranix to be roommates since their exceptional talents are complementary. Delmin is also a far better student, especially in Magical Theory.

Delmin is described as tall and rail-thin, with stringy, light-colored hair that doesn't stay under his student cap.

 Appearances

The Thorn of Dentonhill

Delmin discovers that Veranix is the Thorn and agrees to help him rescue their missing friend and mentor.

The Alchemy of Chaos

Delmin and Veranix help Phadre with his defense while tracking down a Prankster who attacks campus.

The Imposters of Aventil

Delmin witnesses the murder of a constable.
North Seleth

North Seleth is a neighborhood in South Maradaine. It is bounded by the Maradaine River, the creek boundary with Keller Cove, Seleth, and by Benson Court near Junk Avenue.

North Seleth is a relatively impoverished area, but one with a fairly strong sense of identity and neighborliness. To ”east” is to move to a neighborhood to the east like Keller Cove because one has earned enough to leave. There are negative connotations to “easting.” North Seleth was "founded for those too Druth for the Little East, but not Druth enough for the rest of Maradaine."

The area experiences endemic crime, though in a rather organized fashion, as the Old Lady has her hands in virtually all of the action in the area. Other gangs and organized crime syndicates have their eyes on the area, particularly after the Holver Alley fire. Compared to Aventil, with its pervasive street gangs, North Seleth should probably be considered low-crime. Lieutenant Covrane discovered that the area fell into a gap on Constabulary maps - each neighboring stationhouse marking it as another's responsibility. As a result, the few sticks who actually do appear in the area are residents themselves.

North Seleth is a major location for the events of *The Holver Alley Crew*. Most of the members of the team are from there, and it is where Holver Alley is located.

## Institutions

Notable businesses in the neighborhood include

* Junk Avenue Bakery
* Kimber’s Pub
* Nafath’s spice shop
* Almer Cort's pharmacy

The main church in the area is St. Bridget’s Church.

(And it would be great to figure out how to spoiler-protect changes in the neighborhood over time...)
Kel Essin

Kel Essin is a career criminal with a major drinking problem. Small and skinny, he is a competent "window man" when sober. He retains respect for Verci Rynax as a top specialist in that field. Enanger Lesk brought Essin into his fold as a regular member of the gang. As with most of his peers, Essin is uneducated.

Essin has been very interested in what the Rynax brothers are up to - whether this is personal interest or on behalf of Lesk is unclear.

## Appearances

The Holver Alley Crew

Lady Henterman's Wardrobe
Racquin

The name "Racquin" is used in Druthal to refer to Kelliracqui people, especially those born in Druthal. Many Racquin live nomadic or transient lives in Druthal, though there is a small area called Caxa (or "Quin Row") in the Little East, Inemar neighborhood, Maradaine. "Dirty Quin" is the slur used by the Druth against the Racquin. As Kelliracqui, their ancestral language is Sechiall.

Racquins are described as having a "dusky" or "olive complexion." Freckles are common. Traditional dress includes broad-brimmed, floppy straw hats and woven vests or wool pullovers. Women traditionally keep their hair in a long braid.

The Racquin have a reputation for being travelers. Veranix Calbert grew up in a Racquin circus, though he uses the plausible cover story that they were traveling merchants. He describes them as "not country folk. We're road people." The comment "Don't all Racquin have wagons?" shows that Druth association.

The Racquin have some useful substances for healing, including khenas oil and *oxaym*.

## Notable Racquin

Veranix's mother is Racquin, as was Minox Welling's maternal grandfather. Emilia Quope and the Deadly Bird Blackbird are as well.

## Racquin Sayings

Besides speaking Sechiall, the Racquin have a dialect when speaking Druth.

Greeting: "How are your feet?" / "They'll keep moving."

Complement: "Your feet work well." / "They keep moving."

As a farewell: "Keep your feet moving." / "Until our roads cross."

"Jox" and "Javer" are names used for emphasis: "..., by Jox!" or "Jox and Javer, ..."

Sign of seriousness: "swear to the road"
Alma Welling

Alma Welling is the youngest sister of Minox, Corrie, and Jace. She is also the youngest of that generation of the Welling family.

As with the others, she lives in the family house in Keller Cove.

Alma appears only incidentally thus far. She is a student, and the youngest of the Welling grandchildren (Minox's generation).

## Appearances

A Murder of Mages

An Import of Intrigue
Khol Taia

Khol Taia was a major coastal city on the Poasian mainland.

In 1158, during the war with Poasia, "hundreds of Druth ships crossed the ocean in a massive, coordinated attack. (*The Holver Alley Crew*, p.148)" While the Druth Navy maintained ocean superiority, Poasia was tenacious on land. Khol Taia was the one land battle that was a success for Druthal. The Druth Army occupied the city for three years. It is believed that the Poasians burned the "sullied" city to the ground after recapturing it.

Evoy believes that the Battle of Khol Taia is important to the conspiracy he is trying to unravel (*A Murder of Mages*, p. 258).
Pria

Pria, like his fellow Firewings, is a mage-for-hire. His particular tricks are to sprout flaming wings from his back, and fly, and to throw fireballs. He is much better at creating fireballs than at the actual act of throwing them accurately.

## Appearances

Shield of the People

Pria's first appearance. Working with the Deep Roots, but given the ongoing connection between the Firewings and the broader conspiracies in Maradaine, it remains to be seen if there is a deeper connection here. Hiring mages is not cheap.
Zebram Hilsom

Hilsom is an official in the Protector's Office, which ensures that the Maradaine Constabulary is following appropriate laws and procedures. While often a constraint to the sticks, Hilsom is also a helpful ally when cases lead into legally and politically precarious directions.

He is a graduate of the Royal College of Maradaine.
The Fenmere Job

Since the Holver Alley Fire, the gang structure of North Seleth has been in chaos. Josie Holt has been struggling to keep her hold on the neighborhood, with questionable results. Willem Fenmere's organization (led by the Thorn's favorite, Bell) has been making inroads into the neighborhood. As the Rynax crew fights back, their plans collide with Veranix Calbert's.

## Plot Summary

### Appendix

The appendix covers "The History of the Fifty Year War."

## Characters

The Rynax Crew

* Asti Rynax
* Verci Rynax
* Mila Kendish

Veranix Calbert
Monitel

High in the Briyonic Mountains, Monitel is unique in that it is not officially part of any archduchy of Druthal. It was for the most part abandoned in the ninth and tenth centuries. It is now a growing community surrounded by mines and quarries. It ships its goods down the Oblune River to Marikar and Vargox. Because it is not part of any archduchy, Monitel has no Parliament representation. The highest ranking noble is the Earl of Monitel. The importance of Monitel to Druthal ecomonmy is great because of its rich sources of stone and metal (precious and practical).
Physical Focus

Part of the Unified Mysticism theory, Physical Focus is a way to manipulate *numina* through the physical world. Mystics in the northern countries of Bardinae and Waisholm primarily practice Physical Focus.

Physical Focus includes the arts of rune casting, reading entrails, blood rituals, and astrology. The Winged Convergence of The Thorn of Dentonhill was a natural phenomenon that demonstrated Physical Focus. According to the book *Brenium's Northern Travels*, a mystic claimed that a blood ritual could be performed during the Winged Convergence that could create a creature of pure *numina, a jaäbousha*.
Welling Family

The Welling family is a significant family in the Maradaine Sequence, making appearances across separate series. Maradaine Constabulary series protagonist Minox Welling is a member of the family. The Wellings have served in the Maradaine Constabulary since its creation, which at the time of the novels has been eight generations. Families who serve in one of the Civil Service branches for generations are known as the "Devoted Families" and many of them live in Keller Cove or nearby neighborhoods.

The Welling family house is currently home to several generations. It is a three-story whitestone at 418 Escaraine in Keller Cove.

Italicized names do not live in the family home. Those not serving in the Constabulary are noted.

*Fenner Welling* (in asylum) & Jillian Timmsen Welling (retired)

* *Rennick Welling* (deceased) & Amalia D'Fen Welling (?)
	+ Minox Welling
	+ Corrie Welling
	+ Oren Welling
	+ Jace Welling
	+ Alma Welling (student)
* Beliah Welling Serrick (nurse) & Tal Serrick (fire)
	+ Evoy Serrick (not working; in stable)
	+ Colm Serrick (fire)
	+ Ferah Serrick (Yellowshield)
* Timmothen Welling & Zura Welling (?)
	+ Edard Welling
	+ Thomsen Welling (River Patrol)
	+ Davis Welling
* Emma Welling Pyle (?) & Cole Pyle
	+ Nyla Pyle
	+ Ossen Pyle
* *Terrent Welling*
	+ *Jillian Welling*
	+ *Sherien Welling*
East Maradaine

East Maradaine is actually the southeastern most district in South Maradaine. An upscale area, this is where the nobility and elites live in South Maradaine (Archduchy of Sauriya).

East Maradaine is separated from Inemar to the north by Low Bridge Street. North Colton, Colton, and South Colton are to its west.

There is a large circular lake in East Maradaine, Flynn Lake, and many of the most exclusive mansions, such as the Henterman estate, circle the lake. Tully Road circles the lake and those manor houses.

Terrent, Jillian, and Sherien Welling live in East Maradaine (rather than in the family home in Keller Court) and serve in the Constabulary from that stationhouse.
Vien Reston

Vien is an Initiate of the Tarian Order.

In Shield of the People, Vien becomes a Candidate, and is the Initiate Prefect. This means she leads training exercises for the third-year Initiates. She is extremely tough on them.

With Amaya Tyrell, she leads the Initiate class to Miniara Pass.

She has a relationship with a Spathian Candidate, Mizarnis.

## Appearances

The Way of the Shield

Shield of the People
Winthym Greenfield

Win Greenfield is a locksmith. Before the Holver Alley Fire, he owned a locksmithing shop. He and his family lived above the shop. He was the only member of his family to survive the blaze, as Asti and Verci were able to reach him.

After the blaze, Win was in a severe depression. Mila kept a neighborly eye on him, first on her own initiative, and then with encouragement from Asti. As he worked through the trauma with the help of friends and neighbors, his knowledge of locks and safes turned out to remain a marketable skill.
Calbert Tyson

Calbert Tyson is Veranix Calbert's father. He is known to have been a talented archer. Prior to marrying Verona (Veranix's mother) Cal was involved in organized crime in Aventil. After the Aventil street wars in 1194 the seven gangs seen in The Thorn of Dentonhill form in Aventil and Cal Tyson flees Maradaine leaving his twin brother, Den, and his nephew, Colin, behind.

Cal later joins a circus and marries an acrobat (Verona). Cal works as an archer in the circus doing trick shots in his performances until he returns to Maradaine to take his son, Veranix, to study magic at the University of Maradaine. While in Maradaine, Cal spent a week with his wife in the apartment over the postal depot in Aventil. He was killed before he left the city. Fenmere is considered responsible for his death.
Circle

Mages in Druthal are members of magic organizations called Circles. These are a key part of how magic is regulated in the Kingdom. Membership in a Circle both constrains mages and protects them by giving them legal status, as well as social position. They are formally registered with the government, and covered by Circle Law. Mages must be in a circle to have protection and a legal place in society. Mages must receive their Letters of Mastery (university graduation) or equivalent to be allowed to be recruited into a circle.

Circles vary in size, influence, personality and magical power. There are over 100 circles in Maradaine, but most have few members. Their headquarters in each city are called "chapterhouses."

In 1212, a series of battles between five circles of mages now called the Circle Feuds happened throughout South Maradaine.

## List of Magic Circles in Maradaine (Incomplete)

* Lord Preston's Circle
* Blue Hand Circle
* Firewings
* Circle of Light and Stone
* The Grand Chalice Circle
* Brave Sun
* Red Wolf Circle
* Crimson Crescent Penumbra Circle
* Four Winds Circle
Cuse Jessett

Cuse Jessett was a former student of the University of Maradaine. There he studied alchemy - the fusion of science and magic. In an attempt to validate his studies, Cuse created a *numinic* battery with fellow student, Illian Groat . Something went wrong, however, and Illian was paralyzed and badly scarred. For recklessness, Cuse was expelled from the University by Vice Headmaster Ballford.

Cuse later would work for Willem Fenmere to develop the Red, an effitte-like substance, to help fund his revenge on the University. With alchemy, Cuse created several "pranks" that ranged from malicious to deadly, earning him the nickname "The Prankster" from Delmin Sarren . After the attach during the High Table, Cuse was almost caught by Veranix Calbert,  but escaped when Veranix was attacked by the Deadly Birds.

Later Cuse, along with one of his uncles in the Red Rabbits, captured Veranix and used him to fill a *numinic* battery, which Cuse was going to use to destroy the University. In the end, Cuse was stopped through the combined efforts of Kaiana Nell, Delmin, Phadre Golmin, and Jiarna Kay.

### First Prank

"The Prankster" first struck at Almers Hall. The air turned fowl, "as if a sewer had been festering with rotten eggs before finally bursting open." The air became hazy as the smell grew. It caused dizziness, nausea, and students to pass out. No one was seriously hurt.

### Second Prank

The second "prank" occurred in Holtman Hall. A thick, molasses-like smoke rolled through the hall. It was an unnatural shade of purple and had a sickly-sweet smell to it. It caused severe nausea to those exposed to the smoke. Students and faculty were spared due to magic funneling the smoke out the windows. A purple residue that smelled like *effitte* was left behind. The words "NOW YOU FOOLS WILL SEE" also appeared. Again, no one was seriously hurt.

### Third Prank

The next "prank" happened off screen at Faishin Hall. There, bricks came flying out of wall across the lecture hall. Words also appeared on the slateboard, but it was not communicated what those words were. Three students and a professor, Madame Henley, were taken to the hospital ward.

### Fourth Prank

During the High Table, the most vicious of the "pranks" happened. A thick, green smoke came boiling across the room. It turned into sticky substance that burned clothes and skin. Too heavy to move with magic, it was undone with a *numinic* reaction with brass, salt, and water. Many students and faculty, including Professor Gollic Alimen and Vice Headmaster Ballford, were seriously injured. The Prankster had been on seen and was almost caught by Veranix Calbert.

### Final Prank

The most deadly of the "pranks" had it succeeded, would have been to destroy much of the University of Maradaine through the use of a *numinic* battery. It was stopped by the quick thinking of Kiana, Delmin, Phadre, and Jiarna.
Reverend Pemmick

Reverend Pemmick is the priest assigned to lead St. Julian's Church in Aventil. Blond, and relatively young, he involves himself in local affairs as he tries to minister to the community, and especially, gang members. He offers the church as a meeting place for the Gangs of Aventil to have peace meetings and discussions. Sometimes this puts him into personal danger.

He served his mission years in Kellirac, and has secrets that suggest he was not a stranger to personal risk.

Pemmick may be strong in Faith.

## Appearances

The Thorn of Dentonhill (unnamed)

The Alchemy of Chaos

Pemmick survives a poisoning attempt (when the wrong glass is poisoned). Pemmick learns who the Thorn really is. He has a vision of the Thorn as Saint Benton, and sees helping him "as his Penance."

The Impostors of Aventil

 Pemmick adopts the practice of leaving St. Julian's clock face trapdoor unlatched so the Thorn can duck in. He sees the work of the divine in the Thorn's story, and performs the rite of Absolution. He allows the church to be used as a place for a showdown with an Impostor.
Pendal Gurond

A member of the Three Dogs, Pendal "Pen" Gurond was an immensely large and well-muscled man. With his partners, Coleman and Samael, he was hired to take down the Thorn. Without any weapons, Pen was able to go toe to toe with the Thorn, relying on his strength and skill. Till the Thorn managed to get the upper hand and throw him into a tree. A little while later, Pen was able to approach the Thorn without being heard, being surprisingly light on his feet for man of his size. After threatening to crush the head of girl if the Thorn didn't lay down his cloak and rope, Pen was defeated again by Thorn by forgetting one thing: not only was the Thorn an acrobat, he was also a mage. Pen was subsequently blasted back by the Thorn into the night. It was assumed by Samael that Pen was killed.

In Evoy Serrick's barn there is a note asking the question, "Where is Pendal Gurond?"
Kehjhaz Nafath

Poasian spice merchant with a shop on Heel Street in North Seleth, Maradaine.

Also a spy for Poasia.

Also a double-agent for Druth Intelligence, recruited by Asti Rynax.

He imports many exotic spices, including Rijetzh.

He hears many things in his several lines of work. He specifically connected the dots between Holm Yenner's fire brigade schedules, the Holver Alley Fire, and Yenner's retirement.

Kehjhaz has very pale skin and short, black, greasy hair. He wears a black suit embroidered with interwoven symbols.
Bardinæ

Bardinæ is a cold and snowy northern island/continent. It is vaguely Nordic in feel. Blond hair is common among its natives.

Bardinic magic is typically enacted through Physical Focus rather than mage-fueled Druth-style magic. This includes rune magic, as well as blood rituals. The Kieran mage Brenium traveled to Bardinæ and Waisholm, recording his journey in the book *Brenium's Northern Travels*, one of few in Druthal that document those arts.

There are seven regions in Bardinæ, likely corresponding to the ruling "Seven Clans of Bardinæ."

A Bardinic expression: "the snow is on the wind, and we can smell it" meaning that one must be prepared for the coming storm.

## Characters from Bardinæ

Albatross

Ia
The Three Dogs

The Three Dogs were a group of hitmen/mercenaries that Willem Fenmere hired to take out the Thorn. The group consisted of Coleman, Samael, and Pendal Gurond. They were to be paid a thousand crowns each for the job, and an extra thousand to the one who takes down the Thorn. They ambushed him at Oscana Park where the Thorn believed an exchange of *effitte* was happening. The Thorn was able to get away through a combination of skill and luck. However during the chase through Dentonhill, two constables, Hal and Ollie, were killed by Coleman. Pen and Cole we're eventually killed or incapacitated by the Thorn, with Samael dying in a later confrontation.
Jessy Air Flight 291

## Additional Information

Jessy Air Flight 291 Sitting On The Taxi Way After Emergency Landing On December 17, 2018.

## Incident Summary

On December 17, 2018, Jessy Air Flight 291 departed Orlando International Airport en route to Miami International Airport. When on final approach, the auto approach system failed, causing the airliner to emergency land.

## NTSB Investigation

Following the flights emergency landing, the NTSB retrieved the Flight Data Recorders And The Aircraft's Cockpit Voice Recorder. The FDR, recorded false data being reported to the aircrafts automation system. Early into the investigation, investigators found out that the flight had been serviced for a broken screw in the antennas on the aircraft's belly. The cover which protected the antenna from air friction and cloud friction had been improperly fitted, and at about 34,000 the cover fell off. The NTSB says that the incident was caused by maintenentaError. The accident was not pilot error.
Satrine Rainey

**Satrine Rainey** is a major character of the ***Maradaine Sequence***, and is the featured protagonist of the ***Maradaine Constabulary*** series.  She is a former spy in Druth Intelligence and an Inspector Third Class at the Inemar Stationhouse of the Maradaine Constabulary. She is partners with Minox Welling. Satrine faces resentment from other members of the constabulary because of the manner in which she secured her post.

Satrine is a working mother in her early 30s, supporting her two teen girls and her incapacitated husband.

## History

In the years before the novels, Satrine was a street kid in Inemar. She was abandoned by her mother, Berana, and survived a harsh existence. Known as "Tricky Trini," she had only one real friend in those days, Lannie Coar.

Fortunately for Satrine, her red ("Waishen") hair and other physical appearance looked quite similar to a recently deceased minor noble from Waisholm, Quia Alia Rhythyn. Satrine was recruited by Druth Intelligence, and quickly trained as a double, and was sent to Waisholm under that alias. Major Grieson was her handler, and remains her primary contact within the agency. She played a role advancing Druth interests during a succession contest. When that concluded, Satrine was recalled to Druthal, where she met Loren Rainey. They quickly fell in love, married, and shortly thereafter, Rian was born, followed by Caribet.

Loren's Constable salary was sufficient to allow Satrine to maintain a comfortable home at 14 Beltner Street in the High River neighborhood of North Maradaine, raising the girls, until he was attacked and nearly killed. To maintain her family's security, and without support from other institutions, Satrine quickly realized she needed to obtain her own well-paying work, in a career that used her unique skills. She thus formulated her bold and risky plan to obtain a position as an Inspector Third Class.

She employs Missus Abernand (also her landlord) to help around the house, particularly with Loren. Their girls are teenagers.

## Skills and Abilities

* Deception
	+ Acting
	+ Forgery
* Social
	+ Perceptiveness
	+ Extensive international cultural knowledge
	+ Other intelligence-trained skills
* Fighting
	+ Hand-to-hand combat
	+ Handstick
	+ Crossbow marksmanship

## Appearances

A Murder of Mages

An Import of Intrigue

The Imposters of Aventil

A Parliament of Bodies
Lord Sirath

Lord Sirath was the leader of the Blue Hand Circle. Impossibly thin, he has pale, stretched skin, deep sunken eyes, and bright, unkempt red hair.

Willem Fenmere believes he looks like a walking skeleton. Underneath his clothes are several strange tattoos. Lord Sirath eats like a ravenous wolf, often causing those watching to be nauseated by the experience. Which is disturbing because he always seems to be eating. He is a man of very few words. When questioned if he was an actual lord, Sirath replied that he didn’t need “parentage or holdings.”

Despite his bright red hair, he gives the impression of being an old man with his withered body and slow movements. He is, however, the most powerful mage Veranix had ever seen, pulling *numina* to such a degree that the grass withered under his feet.

Lord Sirath is not simply one of the most powerful mages in Maradaine, he also has knowledge of the mystical art of Physical Focus, including blood rituals. This would allow him to multiply his power.

His Blue Hand Circle reflected his own agenda, working toward a sexist magocracy, the rule of society by mages. The members of the Blue Hand were intensely loyal to Sirath, to the point of fanaticism.

## Spoilers

In his conflict with the Thorn, Sirath was shot with arrow with a dalmatium tip and rolled in dust of the same material. The dust entered Sirath’s blood, affecting him stronger than any poison. Using part of the cloak’s power, Kalas teleported Sirath away. The Thorn believes him to be dead.

In Lady Henterman’s Wardrobe, it is revealed that Lord Sirath survived his encounter with the Thorn, and is someone of importance in the Brotherhood of the Nine.
Helene Kesser

Helene is a crack shot with the crossbow. She is extremely negative in her outlook, often annoying would-be employers and teammates. She is highly protective of her cousin Julien, and only will do jobs with him involved, while keeping him from getting into fights.

Helene and Julien lived in Holver Alley before the fire, which destroyed their home and killed their grandmother.

She is very interested in Verci Rynax, and not just for his skill building crossbows.

In 1215, at the time of the events of the Holver Alley Crew, she is 26 years old.
Archduchy of Sauriya

## Description

The Archduchy of Sauriya is one of the ten that make up Druthal. A coastal archduchy, lies due south of the Archduchy of Maradaine, with Kesta to the east and Yinara to the south. The similar in climate to Maradaine, the land consists of farming areas and woods. The agriculture produce of Sauriya is mixed, with wheat being the common crop. Oats, potatoes, and other vegetable crops also can be found.

The people of Sauriya prefer to raise animals that do not take up much land space, like chickens, rabbits, and pigs. However, it is not uncommon to find sheep ranches.

## Culture

The people are also similar in temperament and views as those from Maradaine.

## Cities

* Maradaine (Southern portion)
* Kyst - a major seaport (the closest one to Corvia) and one of Druthal's five major naval yards.
* Abernar
* Telin
* Maskill
Joshea Brondar

Joshea is a butcher, working for his father at Brondar & Sons Meats and Chops.

Joshea is an Uncircled mage , who is learning how to control his powers. He served three years (c. 1212-1215) in the Druth Army, which is a Brondar family tradition.

Initially hostile to Minox Welling, they become friends. The personal relationship is a secret to Joshea's family, who are extremely hostile toward mages. Circled mages attempted to find Joshea when he began to exhibit magical power, to recruit him into the magical world, but his father chased them off with a cleaver.

Joshea enjoys trying new spices, and is a customer of Nafath's spice shop in North Seleth, which is where he get his Rijetzh.

He has dark hair, cropped short. The women of the Welling family find Joshea to be rather swoon-worthy.

The Brondars are originally from East Druthal, likely Monim.

## Appearances

### A Parliament of Bodies

Joshea has been retained by the Grand Inspector's Unit to train the constables in special situations (sort of like a SWOT team.) The Brondar family dislikes constables as well, but they tolerate his work.

He keeps using *Rijetzh* to keep his magic in check.
Asti Rynax

**Asti Rynax** is a major character of the ***Maradaine Sequence***, and is the featured protagonist of the ***Streets of Maradaine*** series.  He is a reformed thief and a former member of Druth Intelligence.

## History

Asti's father Kelsi was a Kieran thief; his mother was Druth. After a time as a criminal, he joined Druth Intelligence, and was captured (c. 1214) by the Poasians in the Napolic Islands. He was tortured there in the Poasia's Levtha Prison, both physically and psionically. In the aftermath of this experience, he experiences rage-induced violent blackouts. He is struggling to understand and control incidents.

He escaped the prison and returned home to Maradaine, retired. He then went into business with his brother, Verci, intending to open Rynax Gadgeterium on Holver Alley in North Seleth to sell Verci's inventions. The plan was ruined by the Holver Alley Fire.

He has a growing relationship with Kimber.

## Skills and Abilities

Asti is a skilled fighter, either unarmed or with almost any weapon he has available, including improvising weapons out of whatever is on hand.

Asti has a knack for strategy and tactics. He creates elaborate plans, which do not always go as intended.

Asti is persistent. He contacted every newspaper in the city for information related to the fire and land planning in North Seleth. When Veracity Press responded, they found that he is regarded as a community leader, and was mentioned as a potential candidate for Parliament.

Asti has "the beast" in his head. He blacks out and goes on a killing spree. However, while he is apparently not in control, the rampages are not entirely indiscriminate. Notably, in Lady Henterman's Wardrobe, the Beast seems to want to kill Nathaniel Henterman.

## Appearances

*The Holver Alley Crew*

The brothers' dreams of going straight and opening the Rynax Gadgeterium are dashed when their neighborhood is burned down. They return to a life of heists and seek to track down and punish those responsible.

*Lady Henterman's Wardrobe*

Asti digs deeper. The people who arranged the arson were commissioned to do so. The roots of the crime stretch upward into the nobility. The streets of North Seleth see new gang fighting. Asti's past comes back to haunt him in more ways than one.
Den Tyson

Den Tyson is Cal Tyson's twin brother and Colin Tyson's father. He died when Colin was nine. Prior to his death Den was involved in organized crime in Aventil. Den was once close friends with Vessrin - the current leader of the Rose Street Princes. However, after his death Den was largely held in contempt by the Rose Street Princes and blamed for starting the Aventil Street Wars in 1194. Before his death Den made his son promise to do all that he could to help Cal Tyson if Cal ever returned to Maradaine.
Resignation Of Mesa Governor Kirk Paul

The Resignation of Mesa Governor Kirk Paul was announced on April 25, 2023, by the Governor himself. It was announced that he would resign his post as the State's 19th Governor on May 9, 2023. His resignation marks the 2nd governor to resign from a major Jesstopian state in less than 5 years, the last being New Shire Governor Mark Maulkinkski who resigned on September 28, 2021, amid facing and then subsequently being impeachment by the State's Legislature.
Mage

Mages use *numina* to perform magic. In Druthal, at least, magic is performed by the mage drawing the *numina* in to their own body, and then sending it back out.

The Rule of Five Hundred and Five theorizes that one in 500 people have the ability to channel *numina*, and thus can access the energy to perform magic. One in five of these have the ability to actually shape it into useful effects. Thus, one in 2500 people have the ability to become a mage. Mages differ in their abilities to use magic, and sensing *numina* is a different skill as well. Mages with an acute ability to sense *numina* (like Delmin Sarren) can identify other mages as well as perform a degree of tracking.

Mages need to concentrate to focus *numina*. This process can be disrupted by chemical means, such as through large doses of coffee (caffeine?) In these cases, it appears that lightning is arcing from their limbs.

In Druthal, mages must belong to a mage circle. The circles provide legal and other protection, in addition to a social function. To join a circle, however, one must first earn their Letters of Mastery at a University. Many segments of society fear or hate mages and lower classes often never see a mage. Uncircled mages are at risk and left exposed. Mage circles have a generally isolationist view of the rest of society. The Red Wolf Circle does work with the Druth government, and mages in Druth Intelligence, for example, are usually Red Wolves. No Circles work with civil services like the Maradaine Constabulary.

Other societies have different relationships with magic, and so the Circle social construct is Druthal-specific. Tsouljans, for instance, have entirely different ways of integrating magic in society. Imachan is strongly opposed to magic and seems to persecute mages.

Magical ability seems to manifest itself around puberty, though there are limited cases of late onset ability. Within Druthal, it seems that some Circles seek out promising young mages. Gollic Alimen, of Lord Preston's Circle identified Veranix Calbert in a traveling circus. Joshea Brondar was identified, but prevented from gaining an education due to family biases.

It seems likely that these social structures within Druthal will lead to most potential mages to ultimately end up with Circles, and thus in cities, rather than in more rural areas.
Lyrana

Blog post with Lyranan journal entry (Kings River Life)

STUB - to fill in from An Import of Intrigue...

Present-day Lyrana was the home of the Tyzanian Empire (thus the Druth slang "Tyzo"). The Empire existed in some form from -1000 to the 9th century. However, the Second Turgin Empire also controlled part of what is now Lyrana, from the First through Fifth centuries.
Missus Wolman

Missus Wolman runs the fast wrap shack near the Inemar Stationhouse. Minox Welling is a major customer, and she allows him to run a tab.

She supports the Constabulary, helping in minor ways when needed.

Missus Wolman knows she does not make high-end cuisine, but she is proud of her business. When Satrine Rainey was openly critical of the meat, Wolman quietly clarified that Satrine's snide guesses were wrong.

## The Fast Wraps

Missus Wolman makes and sells fast wraps: meat on flatbread. The dough is cooked on a grill, and cold, pre-cooked meat is reheated next to it. The meat is then scooped into the flatbread and wrapped.

One of the major mysteries of the Maradaine Sequence is the meat Missus Wolman uses in her wraps. She claims that it is not:

* Kidneys
* Rancid
* Horse meat
* Sheep hearts

## Appearances

A Murder of Mages

An Import of Intrigue

A Parliament of Bodies
Amalia D'Fen Welling

### Relatives

Children Minox Welling, Oren Welling, Corrie Welling, Jace Welling, Alma Welling

## Physical description

### Gender

Female

Amalia lives with her extended family in the Welling Family home in Keller Cove. Her father, Minox D'Fen was Racquin, and she grew up in the Kelliracqui section of the Little East in Inemar. Amalia married Rennick Welling from a Loyalty family and had five children.

Amalia knows the old Kelliracqui legends about the *asuvinu*.
Enzin Hence

Enzin Hence is a student of Pirrel University. He participated in the Grand Tournament of the High Colleges, winning in Archery. During the Tournament, he began killing Deadly Birds, garnering the nickname "The Hunter" from Veranix and his friends.

## History

Before the events of The Imposters of Aventil, the Deadly Birds killed Enzin's family. He was left alive due to their rule of hunting a target for a set number of days. Afterwards, Enzin journeyed from Kyst to Maradaine as part of Pirrel's Archery team so he could take vengeance on the group. To help finance the trip, Enzin sold Soldier's Fist to others, giving them an edge in physical competitions.

## Hunting the Birds

Once in Maradaine, Enzin disguised himself and began hunting down the Deadly Birds. By coincidence, Enzin donned a similar outfit and bow as the Thorn. Disguised, he managed to take our several of the Birds, even killing Blackbird and Bluejay in front of the Thorn. He especially wanted to to kill Bluejay as she was the one to kill his sister, Anzi.

Enzin himself used Soldier's Fist to enhance his abilities while hunting the Deadly Birds, and soon became addicted.

## Final Fight

Not in his right mind due to his prolonged use of Soldier's Fist, Enzin took all of the remaining Soldier's Fist he had when confronted by Kaiana, Delmin, and Phadre. Unfortunately, the *numina* in the drug had been excited, increasing its potency. This changed Enzin physically and mentally. He became misshapen and monstrous, with increased levels of aggression. In this shape, he was able to shrugged off debilitating injuries and keep going.

Enzin was stopped through the combined efforts of Veranix and Inspector Welling. Together, they drew out the *numina* from his body, changing it to a weakened and powerless state. He was then arrested by Inspector Welling for the murders of the Deadly Birds.

## Family

* Father
* Mother
* Perri
* Fermo
* Anzi

## Loose Ends

Why was his family attacked by the Deadly Birds?
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Nyla Pyle

Nyla Pyle is Floor Clerk on the second floor (the Inspector Floor) of the Maradaine Constabulary's Inemar Stationhouse. She is a member of the Welling Family, and has interests in moving into a more active role in the force (Inspector?) as women are given more opportunities. As floor clerk, she is in a support role, handling paperwork and delivering tea.

Nyla is the daughter of Cole Pyle and Emma Welling Pyle, and lives with many of the other family members in the Welling household in Keller Cove. So, she both lives and works with her cousins Corrie and Minox Welling. Nyla takes a protective view of Minox in light of his disdain for social niceties. Unlike him, she always looks professional.

## Appearances

A Murder of Mages - Initially supportive of Satrine Rainey's hiring, Nyla loses respect for her.

An Import of Intrigue

A Parliament of Bodies - Nyla is drawn in to Sholiar's plot.
Beliah Serrick

Nurse at Ironheart Ward. Brown hair with grey streaks. Member of the Welling family , aunt to Minox Welling. Married to Tal Serrick, mother of Evoy Serrick, Colm Serrick, and Ferah Serrick.

She is a member of the Welling family and lives in the family house on Escaraine in Keller Cove.

## Appearances

A Murder of Mages

An Import of Intrigue
Royal First Irregulars

The Royal First Irregulars are parade and moral unit of the Druth Army. It is comprised of ten women representing each of the ten archduchies. They were a modified army uniform that displays more skin "than any practicality demanded." Each woman wields the traditional weapon of each archduchy. There is thought the Irregulars are nothing but show, but during the raid on Lady Mirianne Henson's soiree they were able to hold their own against the raiders.

All members hold the rank of lieutenant in the Druth Army.
Anaphide Henterman

Lady Anaphide (Onterren) Henterman, "beautiful, charming, talented," married Nathaniel Henterman, Earl of Hinton Hollow, in late 1214 (*estimate*). They live in a mansion in East Maradaine.

Minor nobility, Anaphide was the third daughter of the fourth daughter of the Earl of Greckinvale, which is supposedly located in northern Patyma.
Blue Hand Circle

The Blue Hand Circle is a small mage circle, but is rich and powerful (both magically and politically.) They advocate magocracy, the rule of society by a dictatorial class of mages. They also an exclusively male circle, and opposed to women practicing magic.

At the start of The Thorn of Dentonhill, the Blue Hand was in discussion with Professor Alimen to fund a professorship at the University of Maradaine. Their intent was to place one of their own members in place to identify promising candidates to "invite" to their circle.

They have done business with criminal boss Willem Fenmere, tasking him to procure powerful magic items. Alimen describes their interest in obscure magical studies as "an obsession."

The Blue Hand Circle is almost cult-like in their devotion to their extremely powerful leader, Lord Sirath. They wear deep blue suits, sometimes with fur-lined robes.

Their chapterhouse is a gray stone row house on Price Street, near Lowe, with a wooden sign with a blue handprint on it. Price Street is a professional neighborhood.

The events of The Thorn of Dentonhill were very challenging for the Blue Hand. Three members were found dead on a garbage scow in A Murder of Mages, and the circle seems to be effectively defunct.

## Members

Lord Sirath

Fenrich Kalas

Forden

Kent
Raych Rynax

Raych is married to Verci Rynax. She is an incredibly skilled and knowledgable baker, and makes a difficult but exquisite blackberry pie.

She knows a lot about various regional food preparations, at least within the Kingdom of Druthal. She is very protective of Verci and baby Corsi, and is not terribly fond of her brother-in-law Asti. This may be because he tends to draw Verci into dangerous work.

Raych really wants a peaceful life, but would like that in the city of Maradaine. Her plans were on track until they were disrupted by the Holver Alley Fire. The three of them moved in temporarily with her sister Lian and her husband Hal.

One person she dislikes more than Asti is Helene Kesser, since Helene makes no secret of her attraction to Verci.