Aiklin. Headmaster of the University of Air Magics, King of Aeria and General of Aeria. Aeria's previous ruler died during the earthquakes that followed the sinking of Alphatia; Aiklin, master of the university, quietly assumed control and has competently held it since. After having been Grand Duke under the Thyatians' control, the Isle of Dawn Treaty transferred control of the island to the Thothians, then to the NACE. Aiklin is very intelligent, but his propensity to say anything that comes into his head during conversations has led to the nickname Aiklin the Addled. He is a competent and organized orator, however. Born: AC 939 (apparent age 50). Hair: Black, clean-shaven. Eyes: Blue, intelligent. Height: 5'7". Wears white robes and no jewels; very overweight. Game statistics: AL LN, M21, hp 47, S10 D12 C9 I18 W15 Ch14, Ring of Protection +4.
Alanim. General of Lagrius on Bellissaria. Alanim was the highest-ranking officer of Lagrius's forces that were not sent into action somewhere else during the war with Glantri and Thyatis. Alanim is not an ambitious man; he is responsible of the military matters and counsels the queen on all such matters, and that's it. He is calm and slow, not a very active person. Born: AC 956. Hair: Pepper-and-salt. Eyes: Deep blue. Height: 5'8". Copper-skinned; wears simple clothes in relaxing blue shades. Game statistics: AL LN, F10, hp 57, S14 D9 C14 I13 W11 Ch12, specialized with the long sword, Long Sword +2, Bracers of Defense AC 2.
Alinda. Governor of Marlin of the Republic of Esterhold. Alinda is a priestess of Alphatia from the city of Aasla. She came to the Esterhold Peninsula two decades ago and discovered the terrible conditions of life reserved to the Jennites slaves in Skyfyr. She preached more tolerance and liberty, and even equality, and was quickly persona non grata in Skyfyr. Fearing life-long imprisonment in Xanthus's dungeons, she fled the city. She became the mayor of Port Marlin, and used her position to harbor rebel leaders in hiding. She tried to persuade them to stage a coup that would not be bloody, teaching them the virtues of tolerance and friendship. Born: AC 970 (apparent age 30). Hair: Pale blue. Eyes: Violet. Height: 5'5". Alinda has the pale skin of a pure Alphatian; wears a long, multicolored robe with the symbol of the Immortal Alphatia. Game statistics: AL LG, C12 of Alphatia, hp 45, S7 D17 C9 I18 W16 Ch17, Ring of Spell Turning, Staff of Healing, Boots of Elvenkind.
Broderick. Commander in Chief of the NACE. After he had been in the unenviable position of carrying out Emperor Zandor's military ambitions, he participated with Haldemar and Zynnia in the conspiracy to depose the mad emperor. He has been named at the unanimity Commander in Chief of all the military forces of the NACE by the Council, and got the delicate mission of bringing the far-flung remnants of the former Alphatian Empire together. He is a great strategist and a good negotiator and totally loyal to Alphatia. Born: AC 969. Hair: Black. Eyes: Black. Height: 6'1". Broderick is an Alphatian of common stock, with golden copper skin. An upright military man, he carries himself in perfect posture even when relaxing between duties. Game statistics: AL LN, F19, hp 102, S17 D14 C16 I14 W13 Ch15, specialized with the trident, Long Sword +2, Trident of Warning, Ring of Free Action, Ring of Proof against ESP and Magical Scrying, Bracers of Defense AC 2, Helm of Underwater Action.
Corydon. King and General of Notrion on Bellissaria. Corydon was a mere captain in the army of Notrion when King Lodrig was killed. While the mages squabbled to gain control of the kingdom, Corydon struggled to keep order and prevent a new civil war from occurring. A military man, Corydon never had thought he would one day rule his country. He did quite well so far, reducing the taxes to a normal level, gaining the support of the peasants, and that of the military. He would like to abolish the restriction of nobility to spellcasters as did some of his Bellissarian neighbors, but he fears a violent reaction from the wizards. Born: AC 982. Hair: Black. Eyes: Brown. Height: 6'. Copper-skinned; still wears military clothes in all circumstances as an habit. Game statistics: AL LG, F7, hp 61, S14 D12 C14 I15 W16 Ch13, specialized with the long sword, Long Sword +2, Plate Mail +1.
Darik Rockroll. Governor of Southrock of the Republic of Esterhold. Darik comes from Denwarf-Hurgon; he came to the Esterhold Peninsula nearly a century ago when rumors reached the dwarves that there was rich mining to be done in Esterhold. Dwarven miners left their city to establish gold, silver and copper mines, and founded the town of Rock Harbor on the peninsula's southern shore to serve as a port for gold and gems hauled from the mines by mule trains. At that time, Darik was part of a team of miners in a gold mine north of Rock Harbor, but he was harmed in a collapse from which he emerged as the sole survivor, although it took months before he emerged from coma. Since that accident he has developed a claustrophobia-highly unusual for dwarves. Although his phobia led to other dwarves regarding him as a phenomenon, his skills of organization and leadership, and his ability to deal with the increasing numbers of humans (both Alphatians and Jennite slaves) led to his becoming mayor of the town, and his recent confirmation as the governor of the newly created Province of Southrock. Darik is as pragmatic as any dwarf, although he's quite open-minded; however, he rules the city more like a dwarven clan than a human province. Born: AC 867. Hair: White; thick beard. Eyes: Black. Height: 4'4". Darik dresses in simple, white garments. He often looks at the sky, and one can see a grin when he can't see it. Game statistics: AL LN, F8, hp 42, S14 D13 C12 I14 W13 Ch9, specialized with the warhammer, Warhammer +2, Dwarven Plate Mail +1, Shield +2.
Dromedon. Ex-King of Aegos in the Alatian Islands. Dromedon used to be a thrill seeker, but he has become more calm. He inherited the throne from his father, King Heldeberan, who disappeared while attempting to save family members trapped on Alphatia. Dromedon's reign was short-lived; Aegos fell to combined Alphatian and Minrothad forces in AC 1010. Dromedon was imprisoned in Thyatis City, but loyalist Alphatians managed to rescue him. He is now in hiding. Born: AC 965. Hair: Red. Eyes: Brown. Height: 6'2". Copper-skinned, strongly built, thick beard and thicker eyebrows; wears commoners' clothes. Game statistics: AL LG, F13, hp 60, S17 D18 C13 I12 W13 Ch10, specialized with the long sword, Leather Armor +2, Long Sword +2, Boots of Levitation.
Elenitsa. Queen of Lagrius on Bellissaria. Queen Siaron Lagrius named Elenitsa her successor to Lagrius's throne in Kaldmont of AC 1011, after Emperor Zandor commanded her abdication. When Zandor was deposed, she proposed to her friend Siaron to take back the duties of rulership, but Siaron convinced her to stay remain the Queen. Elenitsa has long been a trusted friend and advisor to Siaron. She is much more assured now that Zandor's rule is over. Elenitsa is determined to use her wit, skills and leadership abilities to their utmost to the benefit of the Kingdom of Lagrius and the NACE with the help of her friend Siaron. Born: AC 975. Hair: Golden brown. Eyes: Brown, merry and lively. Height: 5'7". Elenitsa is good looking, fit and healthy. Her warm smile puts nearly everyone at ease. Game statistics: AL NG, F10/T6 (advances as a fighter), hp 45, S17 D18 C14 I15 W11 Ch17. Leather Armor +2, Long Sword +2.
Ericall. King of Alpha. Ericall is a fair man who is only a marginally competent ruler. He has the best of intentions and wishes to be a good leader, but the complexity of ruling overwhelms him. He hopes the NACE will stop the Heldannic Knights' war machine. Born: AC 972. Hair: Brown. Eyes: Brown. Height: 6'1". Copper-skinned, handsome, dresses richly-a better hero than he is a king. Game statistics: AL LG, F20, hp 79, S13 D10 C11 I14 W13 Ch17, specialized with the heavy horse lance, Long Sword +3, Heavy Horse Lance +3, Plate Mail +5, Shield +3.
Favian Vern. President of the Republic of Esterhold. Favian was a skyship enchanter before being called to the priesthood of Razud. He is an old friend of Haldemar of Haaken. He helped the Jennite rebels of Skyfyr organize into a more effective movement, and taught them magic, something that led to his being imprisoned for treason by Xanthus. With the help of Haldemar, Broderick and Gratia, he was eventually able to remove Xanthus from power. He was able to convince the Council of the NACE and the citizens of Esterhold to recognize the Jennites as equals, abolish slavery, put an end to the restriction of nobility to spellcasters, and transform the country into a republic-although he still has to find a way to make elections possible. Favian is an idealist with very strange ideas for his time, and he has already convinced other leaders of the NACE of the goodness of his ideals. Born: AC 941 (apparent age 50). Hair: Shaved, as is commanded by the priesthood of Razud. Eyes: Brown. Height: 5'7". Copper-skinned; common Alphatian complexion; dresses with simple clothes that bear the symbol of Razud. Game statistics: AL NG, C18 of Razud, hp 52, S9 D12 C13 I17 W18 Ch16, Warhammer +2, Staff of Healing.
Ginrol. General of Trikelios on the Isle of Dawn. Ginrol was one of the many citizens of Trikelios that joined in the defense of the city of Trikelios against the Thyatians in AC 1010. Many fell in Trikelios, but Ginrol was lucky enough to survive, although he lost his right arm in battle. Presumed dead by the Thyatians, he was hastily buried with many others. He regained consciousness and managed to free himself and walk his way to Thothia. A Thothian priest healed him, and Ginrol returned to attack alongside the Thothians. He followed the retreating Thyatians to Ekto and participated in the taking of the city. Born: AC 984. Hair: Brown. Eyes: Hazel. Height: 6'. Copper-skinned; Ginrol still sometimes forgets he has lost one arm but is quickly reminded of this fact; wears practical, adventuring clothes. Game statistics: AL LN, F8, hp 81, S18/85 (only 17 with his left arm until he trains more) C18 I13 W11 Ch8 (down from 13 before he lost his arm), specialized with the long sword, Long Sword +1, Chain Mail +2.
Gratia. Queen of Surshield on Bellissaria. Gratia left the duty of General of Surshield to Rolando, but in fact she is still the one who takes the military decisions, and only lets the reserved but loyal Rolando act on the field. Gratia is a tireless taskmaster who dislikes idle chatter and idle hands. She's short-tempered and makes snap judgments that she often regrets, but she later works hard to correct the worst of them. During her exile in Esterhold, she was shocked by the harsh treatments done to the Jennite slaves. She supported and even personally helped in the battle of Blackrock, and has become friend with Favian Vern and Broderick. She now agitates against slavery throughout the NACE and beyond, and for military intervention against the Minaean pirates. Born: AC 967. Hair: Black. Eyes: Black. Height: 5'11". Slender and tough like a braid of rawhide; stiffly upright; light-skinned but tanned; she is good-looking but not vain; she does nothing to accentuate her looks. Game statistics: AL LN, M15, hp 38, S13 D16 C15 I17 W14 Ch9, Carpet of Flying, Hat of Disguise, Staff of Power, Ring of Protection +4.
Hubertek. King and General of Meriander on Bellissaria. Queen Druvilia named Hubertek King of Meriander when Emperor Zandor ordered her to abdicate. Hubertek has commanded Meriander's forces for nearly a decade and is well respected by both the military and the citizenry. Hubertek has often advised Queen Druvilia on matters of state; only the fact that he can not cast magic kept him from the Alphatian nobility in the past. He has decided to put an end to this injustice, and recently outlawed slavery as well. Born: AC 955. Hair: Red. Eyes: Green. Height: 6'1". Hubertek is a large man, but it's all muscle. His barrel chest enhances the imposing display of medals and badges on his military uniform. Game statistics: AL LN, F19, hp 111, S 18/74 D12 C17 I14 W13 Ch15, specialized with the two-handed sword, Plate Mail +2, Two-Handed Sword +3.
Kalin. Governor of Blackrock of the Republic of Esterhold. Kalin was a Jennite slave in Skyfyr until he killed his Alphatian master and joined the rebels. He was one of those Jennites that turned the disorganized underground into an effective rebellion force, and convinced some Alphatians that the Jennites were badly treated by the Alphatians and should be freed from slavery. At first wanting only revenge for his friends that were dishonorably executed by the Alphatians, he met Favian Vern and understood that all Alphatians were not evil slavers. He met Gratia and Haldemar during the preparation of the rebellion in Blackrock, and helped coordinate the Jennite unrest with Broderick's assault. Favian Vern immediately thought to him when he had to name a temporary governor for Blackrock. Kalin shares Favian's ideals of democracy and believes in the equality of people of all origins. Born: AC 979. Hair: Black. Eyes: Brown. Height: 6'. Coppery skin; wears Jennite traditional tunics to remember his origins. Game statistics: AL LN, F12, hp 72, S15 D17 C15 I15 W13 Ch14, specialized with the spear, Spear +1, Short Sword +3, Leather Armor +2.
Koryn the Harpist. King of Ne'er-do-well, a.k.a. The Big Dipper. Koryn is a retired dipper (a pickpocket) and harpist who now rules the island of Ne'er-do-well. He adores the artistry inherent in thievery and confidence games, though he has little interest in personal profit. Koryn is happy that his kingdom can stay independent from both Thyatian and Alphatian rule, as he and can trade with and prey upon both. Born: AC 948. Hair: Black. Eyes: Black. Height: 6'. Lean, elegant, copper-skinned; wears black clothes with gold piping; has long fingers. Game statistics: AL CN, Bard 20, hp 65, S16 D18 C9 I16 W12 Ch15, Leather Armor +3, Ring of Protection +3, Long Sword +2.
Lornce M'Jozee. Ex-King of East Portage on the Isle of Dawn. Lornce M'Jozee was briefly Duke of East Portage-he submitted to Thyatian rule in AC 1010. In AC 1011, Alphatian Irregulars fighting for Thothia liberated East Portage. Lornce was in Thyatis City at the time, engaging in his favorite pastime-that of ladies' man. He fled Thyatis, fearing reprisals from his new overlords for having allowed the Alphatians to regain control of East Portage. Unsure of his status at East portage, he has made his way to the estate of a distant cousin on the Esterhold Peninsula, and has remained there since AC 1011. Lornce is a bit of a rogue, popular for his wit and looks. Born: AC 965. Hair: Black, mustache and beard, all close-trimmed. Eyes: Black. Height: 6'. Trim build; copper-skinned; handsome and rakish; wears simple blue pants and tunics but very elaborate jewelry and belt sheaths. Game statistics: AL CN, M16, hp 40, S13 D9 C11 I18 W15 Ch15, Bracers of Defense AC 0, Ring of Spell Turning, Dagger +3.
Ney. General of Alpha on Norwold. Ney is a furmy, an unusual race of ant-like humanoids. Furmies are sexless social beings, devoted to their queens and their anthill. Ney was a soldier in the service of his queen. It was on leave when it escaped an accident, rescued by human adventurers. Very curious by nature, Ney decided to stay with those strange creatures and their funny ways. He followed them when they became barons in the service of King Ericall of Alpha. Its strong sense of loyalty and duty, combined with its ant-like military techniques, convinced Ericall to name it General of his armed force (as well as Duke of its dominion) when many of those that had swore fealty betrayed him when Alphatia disappeared. Born: AC 993 (furmies are hatched adult; apparent age 25). Hair: None. Eyes: Red (with facets, like those of a fly). Height: 5'9" (6'7" with antennae). Ney has a black, tough chitinous shell; it wears an especially crafted plate mail that can accommodate its four forearms. Game statistics: AL LG, F17, hp 121, S18/00 D16 C20 I14 W12 Ch11, specialized with the long sword, Furmy Plate Mail +4, Shield +5, Long Sword +4, Long Sword +3, Long Sword +2 (as a furmy Ney can use its four arms all at once).
Nicodemus. Ex-King of Verdan in Esterhold. Nicodemus was the harsh, despotic ruler of Verdan until the country was invaded by Broderick's troops in AC 1014. He loves power and wealth, and really doesn't care for others; however, he is never happy with what he has and covets yet more. His rule was oppressive, and Jennite slaves died by hundreds during his reign. He was overconfident in the face of the Alphatian invasion, and when he saw the situation was desperate, he fled with the hoard he had gathered. His whereabouts are unknown and are the subjects of many rumors in Verdan. Born: AC 946 (apparent age 40). Hair: Black. Eyes: Black. Height: 6'1". Copper-skinned; wears rich noble clothes made of spider silk, and tons of jewelry. Game statistics: AL CE, M17, hp 34, S11 D15 C13 I17 W9 Ch9, Bracers of Defense AC0, Staff of Power, Ring of Spell Storing, Ring of Fire Resistance.
Norlan. Baron (King) of Qeodhar, Kjavik (Scourge) of Norzee, General of the Army, First Watcher, and secretly Chief of the Special Force of Qeodhar-Norlan likes power and titles. Norlan was the third-born son of Qeodhar's previous king. He convinced his other brothers to emigrate to Norwold rather than fight him for the throne, which he achieved in AC 996. He conceived a great passion for Mariella, daughter of the Alphatian empress, and was able to marry her. Norlan pretends to be swashbuckling and roguish, but he's actually ambitious, humorless, quick to avenge an insult, and quick to betray someone whose help he no longer needs. He is furious that Mariella ran away, especially now that he knows Alphatia still exists in the Hollow World-although he finds her immature and unattractive. He is furious with the Council because he wasn't informed of the continued existence of Alphatia, and he doesn't realize that he didn't even give the Council a chance to tell him since he never attended a session. He has grown quite paranoid about the NACE, and fears for his throne. He is dispatching spies from his Special Force everywhere, especially in Ionace. Born: AC 972. Hair: Brown. Eyes: Blue. Height: 5'11". Norlan is pale-skinned, with sharp, darting eyes and an energetic manner. He dresses in rich, embroided versions of common seaman's dress. Game statistics: AL CN, F17, hp 78, S16 D12 C13 I13 W10 Ch12, specialized with the long sword, Long Sword +4, Chain Mail +3, Ring of Human Influence.
Qirklin. Prince of Floating Ar, Patriarch of Valerias. He is amused by the frailties of mankind and very tolerant; he is fond of games, and promotes romance and duelling. Born: AC 981. Hair: Red. Eyes: Black. Height: 6'1". Copper-skinned, very strong-looking, lean, prefers brightly-colored clothing. Game statistics: AL LG, C15 of Valerias, hp 57, S16 D12 C13 I10 W18 Ch15, Plate Mail +1, Shield +1, Warhammer +3.
Qissling. King of Floating Ar. Qissling is interested only in his magical studies. He possesses no leadership skills, no ability to deal normally with other people, and no interest in socializing or governing. He's left the problems of floating Ar to the other Arian nobles-including the fact that Floating Ar has moved over the Yanniveys. As Qissling has no children, Floating Ar's throne will most likely fall to Qirklin, his grand-nephew. Born AC 932 (apparent age 50). Hair: Gray. Eyes: Brown. Height: 5'11". He is a creepy figure, pale despite being copper-skinned; he is wide eyed and spectral. Game statistics: AL CN, M18, hp 40, S13 D10 C12 I18 W6 Ch11, Dagger +3.
Quicklimn. King and General of East Portage on the Isle of Dawn. Quicklimn is a combat mage from East Portage that fought in one of the Alphatian naval units on the Isle of Dawn and Thyatis during the great war. When Alphatia sank, Quicklimn was left the highest-ranked soldier of his naval division and rallied his marines into one of the famous Alphatian Irregulars. He did his best to try and stop the Thyatian onslaught, but couldn't do much until the Thothians entered the field. Quicklimn's irregulars participated in the naval maneuvers to retake East Portage and the other city-states. Quicklimn doesn't trust Thyatians. Born: AC 978. Hair: Black. Eyes: Green. Height: 6'2". Pale skin of the "pure" Alphatians. Wears marine's light clothes at all time, and a small dagger as a weapon. Game statistics: AL LN, M8, hp 27, S11 D16 C15 I16 W12 Ch15, Dagger +4 Returning, Wand of Fireballs.
Ramenhotep XXIV. Pharaoh of Thothia on the Isle of Dawn, King of Edairo. As pharaoh, he is also the supreme commander of the armed forces of Thothia, which translates as General in Alphatian terms. Ramenhotep XXIV has been on the throne of Edairo since AC 1002. A youthful cleric, he is determined to bring Thothia into the modern era and to vanquish ancient superstitions, but he fears assassination at the hands of traditionalists. The many successful battles Thothia fought against Thyatian forces, and the adhesion to the NACE, have helped consolidate Ramenhotep's power. Born: AC 985. Hair: Black. Eyes: Black. Height: 5'9". He possesses catlike grace and is finely muscled; dark -skinned like most Thothians; piercing gaze; dresses in simple white linen kilts for everyday wear and elaborate Thothian headdresses and garments for state events. Game statistics: AL LN, C12 of Rathanos, hp 49, S13 D18 C13 I10 W17 Ch15, Scale Mail +3, Shield +4, Warhammer +2.
Rolando Rutherford. General of Surshield on Bellissaria. Rolando already was a general in Surshield's army when Zandor ordered the wizard queens of Bellissaria to step down from their thrones. Broderick judged he would make an excellent king, especially as he already had the loyalty of the military forces and appointed him king. Rolando discovered that the duties of king prevented him from doing what he really liked, i.e. directing his soldiers, especially in pirate hunts. Therefore, Rolando was happy to abdicate in favor of Queen Gratia after Zandor's deposition. He greatly admires the strength of character of his queen, and secretly loves her, but he never declared her his flame because he adheres to the old Alphatian way that says spellcasters should not marry with non-spellcasters. Born: AC 964. Hair: Black. Eyes: Green. Height: 6'. Copper-skinned; wears his white officer uniform for formal duties and marine's clothes when at sea. Game statistics: AL LN, F12, hp 84, S17 D16 C17 I14 W13 Ch10, specialized with the short sword, Short Sword +4 +6 vs. Water-Breathing Creatures, Bracers of Defense AC 2, Boots of Levitation.
Seward Alska. Governor of Anchorage of the Republic of Esterhold. The Alskas are an old Alphatian merchant family. After having lost a lot of money in an investment that proved disastrous, they came to the Esterhold Peninsula about one century ago, seeing an opportunity to make money. They founded the port town of Anchorage halfway between Skyfyr and Faraway, and assembled a merchant fleet that carried goods along the coast. Seward is the current family leader. He does not care who controls Esterhold, Skyfyr and Faraway, as long as their is trade to do. During the assault on Verdan, he accepted to harbor some troops and even transport supplies for them, in exchange for the insurance that his fleet would not be dismantled (and gold, of course). Born: AC 963. Hair: Red. Eyes: Brown. Height: 5'9". Copper-skinned; wears rich, expensive clothes, and a lot of rings, earrings and all kinds of jewelry. Game statistics: AL LN, T12 (rake), hp 40, S11 D15 C13 I17 W13 Ch14, Ring of Free Action.
Sheemus Tayg. General of Aquas. Sheemus Tayg was captain of the Third Army of Seahield and second-in-command to Commander Broderick in Blackrock. Although he was not the highest-ranking officer when Broderick was promoted Commander in Chief of the NACE, his service record and his friendship with Broderick resulted in his rapid promotion to the top of the Seahield forces. Tayg likes to be on the field, and often personally leads the efficient Seashield troops to combat under Broderick's command. Born: AC 971. Hair: Black. Eyes: Brown. Height: 6'. Copper-skinned; wears a perfectly cleaned white uniform at all times. Game statistics: AL LN, F13, hp 71, S16 D13 C15 I16 W16 Ch15, specialized with the long sword, Long Sword +3, Bracers of Defense AC 2, Ring of Spell Turning.
Siaron Lagrius. Ex-Queen of Lagrius on Bellissaria. A direct descendant of the nation's founder, Siaron is grimly determined to keep her nation safe no matter what happens. A magician of average power, she is very good at finding loyal, competent underlings to act as her subordinates. In AC 1011 she had to abdicate and choose a successor to Lagrius's throne when Emperor Zandor ordered it. She chose Elenitsa, a trusted friend and advisor. After Zandor's deposition, Elenitsa proposed to give back rulership of Lagrius, but Siaron refused, preferring to act in Lagrius's favor behind the scene and at the Council. All Council members know that she holds as much power as Elenitsa, and take her words as through they were that of the Queen, knowing the two women always invariably back each other. Personally, Siaron is somber, and enjoys reading and art-she agitates for the opening of cultural centers, as the most extensive libraries and art galleries sank with Alphatia. Born: AC 959. Hair: Red. Eyes: brown. Height: 5'4". Copper-skinned; pudgy; dresses in dark, simple, moody gowns at court and light, elaborate gowns with her family. Game statistics: AL LG, M13, hp 31, S9 D10 C11 I16 W13 Ch9, Ring of Fire Resistance, Ring of X-Ray Vision.
Stillian. Queen of Trikelios on the Isle of Dawn. Stillian spent years weeding out the corruption once rampant in her city. In AC 1010, after a brutal siege, Trikelios fell to the Thyatian invaders. Fearing for her life, Stillian fled as the Thyatians sacked Trikelios. She briefly became Queen of Ierendi, but abdicated that throne to return to her people when Thothia liberated Trikelios from the Thyatians. She now works hard to rebuild the city with federal funds. Born: AC 949 (apparent age 30). Hair: Black; worn long but up in elaborate hairstyles. Eyes: Black. Height: 5'5". Pure Alphatian (very pale skin); prefers dark gowns and pearls. Game statistics: AL LN, M19, hp 41, S8 D9 C11 I17 W18 Ch15, Ring of Spell Storing, Helm of Telepathy, Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location.
Tabrik. General of Horken on Bellissaria. Tabrik is the third son of one of the largest business families of Horken. He knew he would never inherit his family business, and engaged in the army. He is a good soldier, but he is disgusted at the way business, money, and more generally lobby groups take over the interests of the nation or the life of the citizens. He has had to do things for his family that made him sick. He drowns his sorrow in drink. Born: AC 968. Hair: Brown. Eyes: Gray. Height: 5'10". Copper-skinned; his uniform is often in need of ironing, especially after he has drunk. Game statistics: AL LN (CN when drunk), F7, hp 31, S11 D12 (3 when drunk) C13 I12 W8 Ch10, Plate Mail +1, Long Sword +2.
Talin. Governor of Verdan of the Republic of Esterhold. Until recently, Talin was a Jennite slave to an Alphatian wizard in Faraway. When Commander Broderick was searching for a way to incite an unrest in Faraway simultaneous to the Alphatian intervention, Kalin thought of his brother Talin. Talin assassinated his master and tried to convince his fellow Jennites to revolt against their Alphatian masters like he did. Although his efforts didn't bear much results, mostly because their was no real, organized underground resistance in the city before, the fact that he was Kalin's brother-and that there were no other Jennite leaders-convinced Favian Vern to name him governor. Talin bears great resentment toward the Alphatians, and does not trust them. He would like to chase them off Esterhold altogether. Born: AC 983. Hair: Black. Eyes: Brown. Height: 5'11". Coppery skin; wears traditional Jennite tunics and a dagger he stole to his former Alphatian master. Game statistics: AL CN, F5, hp 39, S16 D17 C17 I11 W9 Ch13, Dagger +4.
Tanaran Keltander. General of Floating Ar. Tanaran is one of those pegataurs that were recently recognized as full citizens of Floating Ar and engaged in the new Arian army. He isn't the most experienced soldier of the Arian army, but was named general because the king wanted to have a young, initiative-minded pegataur to lead the mostly pegataur-composed army. Tanaran is a distant cousin to Santarian Keltander of Serraine. Born: AC 987. Hair: Brown; long deep brown, almost black mane and tail. Eyes: Blue. Height: 14 hands (4'8" at the withers, where equine and elven torsos join; 6'4" from his forehooves to the top of his head.) Tanaran is a healthy-looking, agile pegataur. Game statistics: AL LG, F7, hp 51, S18/57 D17 C17 I12 W11 Ch13, specialized with the light horse lance, Plate Barding +1, Light Horse Lance +3, Long Sword +3.
Teskilion. King and General of Dawnrim on Bellissaria. An experienced Alphatian soldier, Teskilion is a good leader who hates laziness and incompetence, but is friendly to anyone who shows exceptional skill in anything. He despises Alphatians who scorn at him because he cannot cast spells. Born: AC 967. Hair: Blond; beard and mustache. Eyes: Brown. Height: 6'. Lean and in good shape; common Alphatian coloring (copper-skinned); middle-aged, still fit after many active years. Game statistics: AL LN, F13, hp 66, S17 D17 C13 I11 W10 Ch14, specialized with the two-handed sword, Two-Handed sword +2, Plate Mail +2, Shield +1.
Timalta. Ex-Queen of Gaity in the Alatian Islands. Timalta became queen of Gaity simply because she was the most powerful spellcaster left on the island after the war. When Gaity fell to the Thyatian invaders in AC 1010, Timalta was taken captive and hauled off to Thyatis City. Loyalists rescued her four months later; she is now in hiding. Timalta is generally optimistic, disorganized, and nervous. Born: AC 982. Hair: Brown. Eyes: Brown. Height: 5'4". Copper-skinned; she prefers gowns in bright floral prints. Game statistics: AL CN, M7, hp 19, S9 D12 C11 I15 W10 Ch12.
Tristilia of Gaity. Ex-Queen of Ierendi. Tristilia is an Alphatian wizard from Gaity in the Alatian Islands. She was visiting Ierendi in AC 1007 and, on a whim, decided to enter the Crown Tourney; to her own surprise, she won, and continued to do so every day until AC 1011, when she declined to compete. When Alphatia sank, bringing on the collapse of Gaity's economy, Tristilia brought her family to Ierendi. It was just in time, for Thyatis conquered Gaity and confined its citizens to an internment camp amid the ruins of Rainbow Park. In AC 1011, Tristilia and some Alphatian associates won permission by the Thyatian Senate to transport all Alphatian survivors from Gaity to the Esterhold Peninsula. Tristilia has been busy helping the refugees and her family settle in to life in Skyreach. Born: AC 972 (apparent age 18). Hair: Golden blond, hip length. Eyes: Brown. Height: 5'6". Striking elfin features, sometimes mistaken for a half-elf; wears red robes with white trim and golden earrings. Game statistics: AL CG, M16, hp 46, S10 D14 C13 I17 W13 Ch17, Staff of Striking.
Tristan. King and General of Ekto on the Isle of Dawn. Tristan was one of the citizen of Ekto that wanted to fight the Thyatians in AC 1010 when the king had decided to surrender. After the king's assassination, Tristan took the head of the defense force, organized the flight of the civilians, ordered the scorched earth policy, and led the stand against the advancing army until there was no other way except for retreat. He later fought in Trikelios, and led volunteers to retake both cities when the Thothians counter-attacked. He was de facto the natural leader of Ekto, and Pharaoh Ramenhotep named him king and general of the destroyed city. Tristan is still wary about the Thyatians, but he now does his best to rebuild the city from the ashes. Born: AC 977. Hair: Blond. Eyes: Blue. Height: 5'10". Muscular and charismatic; never smiles. Game statistics: AL LN, F16, hp 114, S18/44 D13 C18 I14 W13 Ch17, specialized with the long sword, Plate Mail +3, Shield +3, Long Sword +4 Defender.
Villiun. King of Horken on Bellissaria. Villiun is a Patriarch of the Immortal Alphatia. He is given over more to clerical concerns than to the concerns of his rule. He is rarely as familiar with circumstances in his nation as he should be. He has been paying more attention to the politics around him than usual for some years. He holds nothing but scathing contempt for people who follow no Immortals. Born: AC 971. Hair: White. Eyes: Light brown. Height: 6'3". Lean, elegant; severe features, seldom smiles; copper-skinned; wears simple garments except when acting as Patriarch of Alphatia. Game statistics: AL LN, C18 of Alphatia, hp 64, S10 D9 C13 I13 W17 Ch15, Shield +2, Warhammer +3.
Xanthus. Ex-King of Blackrock in Esterhold. Xanthus used to be the harsh ruler of the city of Skyfyr and its surrounding territory, the Kingdom of Blackrock, until Commander Broderick of the NACE put an end to his rule in AC 1013, with the help of Favian Vern and Jennite rebels. Xanthus fled to Verdan and proposed his help to King Nicodemus against the forthcoming Alphatian assault. However, his flying man-of-war was shot down and his fate is unknown; his body was not recovered in the wrecked ship and the rumor in Blackrock says that he teleported before the crash and is building up his forces somewhere to regain his throne. Xanthus is a cruel, heartless man, interested only in power and indulgence-his own, of course. Born: AC 949. Hair: Brown. Eyes: Brown. Height: 5'10". Xanthus has a ragged scar down his right cheek (a memento of a creature that escaped ensnarement.) Game statistics: AL LE, M17, hp 37, S12 D15 C10 I17 W9 Ch9, Ring of Protection +6, Staff of the Magi.
Zynnia. Queen of Aquas. Daughter of King Zyndryl (by a mermaid named Lynnia), Zynnia succeeded Zyndryl immediately upon his death. She is a good and strong-willed organizer who has succeeded in restoring Aquas's economy and many of its destroyed areas. She likes puzzles, games, and mysteries, and she would like to sponsor the development of deductive reasoning as a science. She personally participated in the deposition of her "emperor" (and half-brother) Zandor. She insisted in choosing a new capital for the NACE, because wanted that New Alphatia be definitively rid of the memories of the insane rule of Zandor. Because of her personal participation in the deposition of Zandor and her family ties with the empress, the central position of Aquas within the Confederation, and the fact that some official administrations are still present on Aquas, Zynnia holds much power at the Council-maybe more than what she would like. Born: AC 980. Hair: Brown. Eyes: Brown. Height: 5'2". Copper-skinned, prefers swirling blue gowns; pretty but not glamorous features. Game statistics: AL LG, M8, hp 25, S8 D16 C10 I17 W14 Ch13, Boots of Levitation, Ring of Protection +3, Staff of power, Staff of striking.