Wizardwall.
Brachis Supreme Archpriest of Vashanka, companion of Theron.
Mradhon Vis Nisibisi mercenary, adventurer and occasional spy.
Theron New military Emperor. An usurper placed on the throne with the aid of
Tempus and his allies.
The Rankans living in Sanctuary:
Chenaya; Daughter of the Sun Daughter of Lowan Vigeles, a beautiful and
powerful young woman who is fated never to lose a fight. Dayrne-Her
companion and trainer.
Gyskouras One of the Storm Children, conceived during an ill-fated Ritual
of the Ten-Slaying, a commemoration of Vashanka’s vengeance on his
brothers.
Seylalha His mother, a temple dancer chosen to be Azyuna in the
Ritual of the Ten-Slaying.
Prince Kadakithis Charismatic but somewhat naive half-brother of the
recently assassinated Emperor, Abakithis.
Daphne His official wife, missing since the arrival of the Beysib.
Lowan Vigeles Half-brother of Molin Torchholder, father of Chenaya, a wealthy
aristocrat self-exiled to Sanctuary in the wake of Abakithis’
assassination.
Molin Torchholder; Torch Archpriest and architect of Vashanka; Guardian
of the Storm Children.
Rosanda His wife.
Rankan 3rd Commando Mercenary company founded by Tempus Thales and noted for
its brutal efficiency.
Kama; Jes Tempus’ barely acknowledged daughter.
Sync Commander of the 3rd.
Rashan; the Eye of Savankala Priest and Judge of Savankala. Highest-ranking
Rankan in Sanctuary prior to the arrival of the Prince.
Razkuli Hell Hound slain for vengeance by Tempus.
Stepsons; Sacred Banders Members of a mercenary unit founded by Abarsis