ÖRYON VOIAËGO
Born of an unlikely union, Öryon has a gentle heart and a noble spirit. He dreams of travelling through Tëimur and exploring worlds he has never known. His appearance sets him apart from everyone around him, and he must always wear a special necklace to conceal it.
Öryon reached Arkä at twelve and was selected at the Festival of the Crescent Moon, where his archetype was revealed. An Ornan Arkaër, he enters Anariel to train and develop his abilities. By the time he leaves for the Academy, he has completed thirteen cycles.
He loves singing and composing songs on his lute, and is also a gifted archer. Beside him walks Bakri, a copper-coloured wolf who has learned to bark.
MIRËLAH ILHÖCILME
Found as a baby in the Silver Temple, Mirëlah was raised among Cellëne’s acolytes. Her silver eyes gave her her surname. Her talent was apparent from childhood, impressing the priestesses of Usteri Ilhön, who began training her while she was still young.
Mirëlah reached Arkä with ease under the guidance of Tália Tamariel, High Priestess of Usteri Ilhön and her tutor. She too was selected at the Festival of the Crescent Moon. Her archetype proved to be Loman, and she entered Anariel to train.
She is kind-hearted and ready to help those in need, but her sense of justice is strong. She will fight for what she believes in and for those unable to defend themselves.
DELIAN OTEMBAÄR
Raised with his brother by Yarm, a dwarven blacksmith, Delian learned to survive and overcome hardship. His charm grew alongside his confidence, and little can shake his good humour.
He took his brother’s place in the Elenimë Army and became a squire at eight, an achievement he treasures. His ambitions carried him further: he reached Arkä and was selected at the Festival of the Crescent Moon. His archetype proved to be Noan, and he entered Anariel to train.
Delian is an adventurer and explorer, always ready with a smile and a question no one else would think to ask. He is seldom overlooked.
GLENDA CEPAËLGAF
Glenda is a proud dwarf, full of ambition and courage, who answers only to Glen. Born into a mining family in Rochedo Vertur, she inherited her grandmother’s hammer and gift for the forge.
Always willing to challenge anyone who looks like a worthy opponent, she seeks adventure and renown. She entered Anariel as a Uran Arkaër and intends to become the most celebrated blacksmith among the dwarves.
Glen makes her presence felt. Her loyalty to her companions is fierce, and her loyalty to her convictions fiercer still.
KILIAN PUNAN
A dwarf with copper-coloured hair and beard, Kilian grew up among the Elenimë and was selected at the same Festival of the Crescent Moon as Öryon. Watching the final contest from the square, he decided who his rival would be.
To Kilian, a rival is the most valuable thing a person can have, because competition brings out their best. He entered Anariel as an Ornan Arkaër, and no first-year student of his colour casts Essence better than he does.
Loud and stubborn, he turns every lesson into a contest, but is among the first to applaud when his rival succeeds.
AUREL CILMOLSË
Aurel comes from Chipped Point, capital of the Arvan. He is an Ilotur of the feline tribe, with white fur and purple eyes. Few in his homeland still speak the ancient language, and Awakening is so rare that his father lit thirty candles at their door.
Polite, soft-spoken and measured in his movements, Aurel carries the weight of his father’s expectations. He entered Anariel as a Noan Arkaër and soon proved the finest swordsman among the first years.
His ambition matches his talent. He rarely enters a place without knowing what he intends to take away from it.
TAHAR DANELËN
Born on a cold winter night with Cellëne’s mark on his forehead, Tahar has always understood his destiny through the Qiellör of the Moon. He devoted his life to what he believed was his purpose.
He founded the Elenimë Order as a chosen home for those who answered the same calling. Hidden deep in Einmaröt, the Order grew powerful, and Tahar rose to become its Issan-Tëi, Supreme Lord of all who dwell there.
His power is vast and informed by years of study, undertaken to make himself worthy of the one he serves with all his soul. His heart longs for Cellëne; for her, he became who he is.
NAHI ALDORLO
Devoted to the Qiellör of the Moon, Nahi has given her life and her abilities to the growth of the Elenimë Order.
A deeply knowledgeable Arkaër, she is studious and exacting. Her days are filled with duties for the Order and with study intended to strengthen it.
An Ornan Arkaër, she commands her Essence so completely that she can conceal it from any observer. At home, she taught her son the ancient language and the names of the stars.
KAZYR ZULARVIN
Trained for combat since childhood, Kazyr knows the path of strength above all others. He finds honour in battle, and most of all in victory.
He entered the Elenimë Army while young, as the pupil of a great warrior of his people. In time he rose to Captain, earning standing and respect. He has never lost a duel.
A Noan Arkaër, he has trained his body to its limits so that he is ready for any opponent.
TUGA MOGLEIRO
Deep in Einmaröt, the old gnome finds his refuge and home in the woods. More comfortable with animals and wild creatures than with towns and villages, he prefers his clearing, far from everyone.
Tuga loves mushrooms. He keeps a vast collection and knows countless ways to prepare and use them. He speaks of himself by name and answers questions with questions. Despite his age, his humour and spirit remain those of a mischievous youth.
Few can rival him as a hunter or archer. He is an Aldoer, a guardian of the forest where he lives, and can be fierce in its defence.
BAKRI
Bakri is the copper-furred wolf cub Öryon finds in the forest. Ulfor is the Allusaër word for wolf. The bond between them forms quickly: Mirëlah welcomes him eagerly and helps with the moment in which the cub receives his name.
He stays beside Öryon through training, recovery and the hours when other company is scarce. His presence also becomes part of Öryon’s discovery of Onulë: sensing Bakri’s Essence helps him recognise the life around him.