Earth-3 – The third-dimensional slice of Earth and the primary location of the Redmage story.
Elatrin – The main combat forces of the Daoine. It is unclear if Elatrin is a title or a species. All that is known is that they are one of the few things that can go up against the full might of a Knight of the Order of the Dragon.
Enyalios – A high ranking officer on the Olympus.
Erik – A paladin survivor in Colorado.
Eumenides – A name for Hades' attending officers.
Frank Hambelger – A member of the first group of survivors Drew rescues.
Gary Kramer – A member of the second group of survivors Drew rescues. Gary was a goth before the advent.
Gatlopp – Lee's metal house.
Glenn Wilson – One of the third group of survivors Drew rescues. Glenn can summon throwing daggers.
Gnome – A species of manaborn seen in San Francisco.
Go'rai – See Orcs
Hades – A member of the Order of the Dragon.
HP-ONI – Human Protectorate Office of Naval Intelligence
Ironfleet – The deadly Human fleets. Each Ironfleet is responsible for a section of space, the leaders of each fleet are known as Pantheons.
Isis – A member of the Order of the Dragon.
Jholie – 17-year-old member of the first set of survivors Drew rescues.
JP White, Sargent FPD – One of the cops sent by the Senator who has set up in Nat's Park to gather survivors. Mostly blue xatherite. Level 1 - Seaman
Juan Cabellos, IS3 – A coast guardsman from Puerto Rico. Currently stationed at CG HQ in DC. Mostly Indigo xatherite.
Kara Daniels – A member of the first group of survivors Drew rescues.
Katie Sabin, OS1 – First name is actually Kathryn. A coast guardsman from Vermont, currently stationed at CG HQ in DC. Mostly blue xatherite.
Kim Purvis – A member of the second group of survivors Drew rescues.
Korath – A cow like species.
Kwincy – A member of the first set of survivors Drew saves. Mostly blue xatherite.
Lee – A survivor in Florida with the ability to grow metal objects that respond to his will.
Lewis "Juice" Patrick – A member of the second group of survivors Drew Rescues.
Ley Line – Magical conduits that spread throughout an area.
Lilith – A member of the Order of the Dragon.
Linked Skills – Skills created when two or more xatherite in a linked node system synergize.
Loki – A member of the Order of the Dragon.
Lupa – Nick's tamed mana-twisted dog.
Manaborn – Creatures created by mana.
Matt Snyder, CPT USN – One of the third group of survivors Drew rescues.
Midshipman – The first officer rank in the Human Protectorate Navy.
Mike Wallace – A member of the second group of survivors Drew rescues.
Military Ranks (US) – American Military ranks are split into three groups called paygrades. Enlisted (E-1 through E-9), Warrant (W-1 through W-4) and Officer (O1-O9). Each branch can have a different name for each pay grade. For example, a Navy E-1 is a seaman recruit (SR) while the Army calls their E-1's Private (PVT). The USCG and USN use similar naming conventions. The other three branches have distinct names.
Min Sun – An older Korean woman among the first set of survivors Drew rescues. An accomplished tailor turned armorsmith.
Mitch Windsor, OS2 – A coast guardsman. Currently stationed at CG HQ in DC. Mostly red xatherite.
Natren – A tribe of Orcs
Nick – A beast tamer survivor in Boston.
Node – When two or more ley lines connect they form a node. Nodes can be conquered and provide benefits to their owners.
Nora Storm – A member of the second group of survivors Drew rescues.
Olympus – The flagship of the Orion-Cygnan Fleet
One – The split of Drew from the first-dimensional slice. Has taken up residence in Colorado Springs. Current HP rank is Sub-Lieutenant.
Orcs – A race of creatures that populate the CGHQ building. Squat and heavyset, the orcs are ferocious warriors but cannot jump.
Order of the Dragon – The Knightly order to which Drew belongs. It consists of Red Mages.
Order of the Scale – A knightly order of the Human Protectorate, to which Themis belongs.
Orion-Cygnan Fleet – The Ironfleet commanded by Admiral Ares
Pan – A member of the Order of the Dragon.
Pantheon – The Ironfleets of humanity are run by a cadre of officers known as a Pantheon.
Piksie – A group of awakened species, they are considered to be main contenders in the Orion-Cygnus arm of the galaxy. A member species of the Daoine.
Primary Nexus – The area around Washington DC on Earth. It consists of the largest collection of ley lines on the planet.
Rob Amako, IT1 – Drew's partner who is on a lunch break when the advent happens.
Robbi – One of the cops sent by the senator who has set up in Nat's Park to gather survivors. Tank skills, skilled with a sword and his signature xatherite: Blood Blade.
Sarah Rothschild, ENS – A coast guardsman. Currently stationed at CG HQ in DC. Mostly yellow xatherite.
Seaman – The first enlisted rank in the Human Protectorate Navy.
Set – A member of the Order of the Dragon.
Shelly – A ninja survivor in San Fransisco.
Spyry Jyon – A group of awakened species, they are considered to be main contenders in the Orion-Cygnus arm of the galaxy. A member species of the Daoine.
Sub-Luitentant – The second officer rank of the Human Protectorate Navy
Tartarus – The flagship of Hades' iron fleet.
Themis – A high ranking officer on the Olympus. Ares' mental mage. A member of the Order of the Scale.
Tracy Hoffecker, MAJ USA – One of the third group of survivors Drew rescues.
Trey Smith, PVT – 19-year-old member of the first group of survivors Drew rescues. Illusion skills.
Trista Stirling, SGT – One of the first group of survivors Drew rescues. Is given a red xatherite.
Troll Shaman – Also called the Lightning Caller for his propensity to call down lightning. His name is unknown.
Trolls – Also called Ashalla, long-legged green species that occupies the DIA building.
Tuatha – A member race of the Daoine.
Two – The split of Drew from the second-dimensional slice. Has taken up residence in Las Vegas. Current HP rank is Midshipman.
Wereghasts – More intelligent versions of wereghouls. Also called Alpha wereghouls.
Wereghouls – Humans that die in mana dense areas have a chance of coming back to life as a wereghoul. Nearly feral, wereghouls are pack animals.
Xatherite – Crystalized mana that can be slotted into someone's map. Xatherite come in seven different colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet, and White. Each color has a general theme, although there does appear to be some overlap between the colors.
Zoey – Drew's Dog
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[1] se fue al garete literally translates as: the rudder has gone adrift. It is equivalent to the English phrase “has gone to hell” in Costa Rican slang.