The Pool And The Pedestal (Book 2) (43 page)

Teeg Cin Fair:
Old nobleman of the court of King Leinor in Luxlor. Friend of Brelg of Kelky. Master of Spies. Master of disguise.

KELTARAN GIANTS

Keltar:
City and surrounding lands set within the steep peaks of the Zorim mountains. Keltar is inhabited by a race of people known for their extraordinary size and heartiness. At war with Ulrog invaders from the North and in a centuries long blood fued with the Zodrian kingdom.

The Anvil:
The military of the Keltaran empire. All men past a certain age are members of the Anvil.

Fenrel Stormbreaker:
Captain of the Kings Guard in Keltar. Heir to the throne now that his brother has been exiled.

Grannak Stormbreaker:
King of the Keltaran people.

Granu Stormbreaker:
Exiled prince of the mountain kingdom of Keltar. Son of Grannak Stormbreaker. Brother of Fenrel Stormbreaker. Chief Abbott of the Monastery of Awoi.

Gretcha:
An ancient princess of the Zodrian kingdom. She was born unusually large and grew to a giant stature. Her father first kept her locked up, then banished her from the kingdom.

Hrafnu:
The son of Gretcha and the Seraph Awoi. He is the father of the giant Keltaran race.

Netur:
Eldest son of Hrafnu and Uttren of Keltar.

Olith Stormbreaker:
Brother of King Grannak
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Commander of the Keltaran army, the Anvil.

Order of Awoi:
A religious order of monks dedicated to the ways of the Seraph Awoi. The monks of the order are known for their peace and compassion but are equally adept at defending themselves and considered fierce fighters.

Uttren:
Zodrian refugee who becomes the wife of Hrafnu. First queen of Keltar.

Zorim Mountains:
Mountain range that runs North to South forming the Western border of the kingdom of Zodra. Home to the Keltaran kingdom.

THE SERAPHIM

Ader:
One of the second generation of Seraphim created by Avra to fill the gap after Awoi and Amird left the world of Vel. Ader represents the voice of Avra, commanding those on this world that will follow.

Alel:
One of the second generation of Seraphim created by Avra to fill the gap after Awoi and Amird left the world of Vel. Alel represents the Ear of Avra, hearing all the prayers and praise of his people.

Amird:
One of the first two Seraphim created by Avra to help and support the human race. Amird represents the intellect and creativity of the Creator.

Awoi:
One of the first two Seraphim created by Avra to help and support the human race. Awoi represents the heart and compassion of the Creator.

THE MALVEEL

Drengel the Conjuror:
The fourth of The Chosen. Drengel was given a task to create the Army of Darkness. He resides in exile in the frozen wastes of Irdricht until his task is complete.

Malveel:
Amird the Deceiver began his rebellion against the Creator by fashioning beasts to enforce his will upon the world of Vel. The thirteen Malveel rule the minions of Amird.

Methra the Worm:
The 5th of the thirteen Malveel. Methra was once a powerful Malveel lord, but failures and indecision have marginalized that power. Now, he does the bidding of Sulgor in hopes that it will ingratiate him with the Malveel King.

Quirg Firebreather:
The 9th of the Malveel. Quirg is of the lesser order of the beasts and as all Malveel he is to be feared but he does not command a high rank in their order. He is known to be impetuous and rash.

Sulgor the Magnificent:
The first of the thirteen Malveel beasts created by the Deceiver to be his emissaries on the world of Vel. Sulgor is the King of the Malveel and rules them as they in turn rule the multitude of Ulrog stone men. Sulgor has had his power wrested from him by Izgra the Half-Dead.

GLOSSARY OF MAPS

THE NEARING WORLD