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. 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
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.
GLOSSARY OF MAPS
THE NEARING WORLD
THE SOUTHLANDS AND LUXLOR
RINDOR AND THE NORTH
THE NORTH
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: THE TOUCH
CHAPTER 2: PARTING
CHAPTER 3 THE RACE
CHAPTER 4: THE ALMAR THRONE
CHAPTER 5: UP THE WINDING STAIRCASE
CHAPTER 6: FLAME OF THE MALVEEL
Chapter 7: MYTHS AND LEGENDS
CHAPTER 8: THE STONE CHAMBER
CHAPTER 10: BIRTH OF THE SERAPHIM
CHAPTER 11: DOWN THE WINDING STAIRCASE
CHAPTER 12: THE COMFORT OF SLEEP
CHAPTER 13: THE KING’S SERVICE
CHAPTER 14: THE ORPHAN’S WIDOW
CHAPTER 15: RECRUIT
CHAPTER 16: WAVES IN THE POOL
CHAPTER 17: THE BLACKSMITH’S APPRENTICE
CHAPTER 18: THE MERCHANT AND THE MENACE
CHAPTER 19: LED THROUGH DARKNESS
CHAPTER 20: THE LESSONS OF PREJUDICE
CHAPTER 21: TO EACH HIS OWN
CHAPTER 22: BRIDGE TENDER, GATEKEEPER
CHAPTER 23: THE SINGING MERMAID
CHAPTER 25: REVELATIONS ONE
CHAPTER 26: THE BLACK OBELISK
CHAPTER 27: TAPESTRY
CHAPTER 28: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
CHAPTER 29: THE FOX AND THE HAMMER
CHAPTER 30: THE GATES OF ZODRA
GLOSSARY OF CHARACTERS AND LOCATIONS
GLOSSARY BY LAND OR RACE
GLOSSARY OF MAPS