Adalin Nantess

Pronounced ad–uh-lin nan-tess

Adalin is the Duchess of the Mers, from the Kingdom of Delucha. While she is briefly introduced in The Moon’s Eye, she becomes a fixture in the story during The Talisman of Delucha. She is not what she first appears to be, and proves a loyal and valuable friend to one of the series’ main characters.

Aeon

Pronounced ee-on

Aeon is the wily god of the underworld, often feared by mortals. It is said to capture Aeon’s attention results in swift entry into his realm. He is the guardian and shepherd of departed souls. Aeon is the patron god of the Felene people.

Though Aeon plays only a small role in the series, his name is often used in vain by mortals, particularly those embroiled in the direct conflict.

Alyra

Pronounced ah-leer-uh

Alyra is Soulless, the second raised to her rank by the Nameless god. While she is not as magically powerful as the others, she is adept at using guile and seduction to further her own aims.

Aran’daj

Pronounced ah-rahn dahzh

Aran’daj is the commander of the Murkor army throughout the main series, and a coconspirator in the Kal’s plot to break their people free of the Soulless’ grasp. A full character description can be found here.

Armistral

Pronounced ahr-mi-strahl

He is the patron of the Airess people, and as all patron deities in the series, appears as one of them in form and feature. Armistral is known as the Keeper of Peace and is often in direct opposition to the god of war (who is also his twin).

Armistral does not appear until late in the first book, and plays a minor role throughout. Since the series is The Relics of War, the peaceful nature of Armistral is often overshadowed by the conflict and the roles of many of the other gods.

Arra Shannin

Pronounced ahr-ah shan–uhn

Arra is a magically-gifted teenage girl from Masmoone Kingdom who befriends Tavesin in The Moon’s Eye.

Aziarah

Pronounced ah-zee-ahr-ah

The leader of the Drakkon mages and a mentor to Tavesin as he navigates the Aethereum.

Badolo Shansehk

Pronounced bey-doh-loh shahn-sek

A young apprentice in the Shining Tower and a friend of Tavesin’s. Badolo loves to tinker and considers joining the Yellow Sect in order to create magical devices and study relics.

Berasin Jarens (The Radiant)

Pronounced bair-ah-sin jar-ins

Berasin is the leader of the Council of Auras, and is known as the Radiant to most. Formerly of the White Sect, he is an historian.

Blademon

Pronounced bleyd-dee-muhn

The first deity introduced in the series, Blademon is the god of war, and twin to Armistral. The reader comes to learn quite a bit about him during the course of the first book. Blademon is the patron of the Scorpion Men.

The gods have sworn themselves to neutrality in mortal conflict, and to maintain this, Blademon always takes on two apprentices. One will fight on either side of the war; it’s his version of playing fair.

The Scorpion Men are the newest race in the lore of the series. Without going into details: The Scorpion Men were borne of war, subjugated, and later freed themselves. They formed a martial society, and it was only natural that Blademon took it upon himself to become their patron.

Cirrus

Pronounced sir–uhs

Cirrus is one of the elemental gods; his charge is the wind. He is the patron of the Drakkon, who as winged, bipedal lizard-like people, live in high places where they can easily take to the air.

Cirrus’ role is minor throughout the series, though a certain cataclysmic event that occurs in the final book affects him quite strongly (as it does all elemental deities).

Coreyaless

Pronounced kohr-ee-al-is

Coreyaless is one of the last of the Airess people. She has spent centuries honing her crafts as an herbalist and healer, and is one of the few living people with knowledge of The Moon’s Eye. She enters the series early in book one and accompanies Vardak and Janna on their quest to uncover the mysterious relic’s location.

Danian

Pronounced dan-ee-uhn

A Santinian cavalryman.

Danness

Pronounced dan-ess

Another Airess, and Coreyaless’ long-lost love.

Dranamir

Pronounced dran–uh-meer

Dranamir was the first of the Soulless, and believes she is also the most powerful. She gained her position for her merciless and vengeful nature. Often driven by suspicion and rage, her temper is volatile. A full character description can be found here.

Dus’tanne

Pronounced duhst-awn

Dus’tanne is the eldest of the gods, and the earth elemental. She holds a minor position throughout the series, but like Cirrus, is affected significantly by the event in the final book. Dus’tanne is not a patron deity.

Emra Castledowns

Pronounced em-rah kas–uhl-douns

Emra is a knight from Balotica Kingdom, though new to her post. She is among those dispatched to Jennavere to bolster defenses as the Soulless’ army begins to march. A full character description can be found here.

Flariel

Pronounced flair-ee-el

Flariel is another of the elementals, commonly known as the Fire Maiden. She is the second of the gods to be introduced in the series, as the mortal Janna’s mother. Known for her fickle temper and volatile nature, Flariel is often both feared and awed by mortals. She is not a patron deity.

Fyrmane

Pronounced feer-meyn

While not a major character, I wanted to include Fyrmane because he is the very opinionated and feisty warhorse belonging to Emra. As far as animal companions go, he is reliable, loyal, and protective of his mistress.

Garin

Pronounced gair–uhn

The fourth Soulless, he is the most dangerous – and powerful – though the others don’t know it at first. Garin’s role amongst the Soulless is as a conduit of the Nameless god’s word and will.

Hasnin Veransehk

Pronounced haz-nin ver–ahn-sek

A wizard of the White Sect, assigned as mentor to Tavesin.

Hydralene

 Pronounced hahy-druh-leen

Another of the elemental gods, Hydralene is commonly referred to as the Keeper of the Seas. She is the water elemental, and is not a patron deity.

Hydralene is often known to work closely with her favorite sibling, Maelstrom, the god of storms. The pair have often made voyage by sea to the southern continent impossible, effectively isolating the Felene people from the remainder of the world.

Jal’den

Pronounced zhawl-den

The second-in-command to Aran’daj in the Murkor army and trained by Blademon in combat. Jal’den is a feature character in the novella, The Ballad of Alchemy and Steel.

Jal’manan

Pronounced zhawl-mah-non

Jal’den’s father and a soldier.

Jal’ona

Pronounced zhawl-oh–nuh

Jal’den’s mother and a musician. The matriarch of their portion of the Jal family.

Janna

Pronounced jan–ah

Janna is the mortal daughter of Flariel, sent by her mother to seek the Moon’s Eye.

Jannyn

Pronounced jan-in

The third Soulless. Though not overly powerful in comparison to the others, Jannyn is historically known for his brutality and penchant for murder.

Jasom Riversend

Pronounced jey-suhm riv-erz-end

A young man with some magical talent who becomes involved with the Deluchan queen – though not by either’s choice.

Kal Aran’jandah

Pronounced kal ah-rahn zhan–dah

Also known as the Kal amongst the Murkor people, he is the life partner of the Matriarch (the Murkor leader). The Kal is also the spiritual leader of the Murkor people, responsible for overseeing ceremonies and negotiating alliances and disputes. The current Kal, Aran’jandah, is the grandfather of Aran’daj.

Kama

Pronounced kom–uh

The fifth Soulless, but equal in power to Dranamir. Kama gained his position due to his successes as a battlefield strategist.

Karmada

Pronounced kahr-mah-duh

The goddess of luck and chance, Karmada is both revered and feared by most mortals. To be blessed by Karmada comes with a steep price; the goddess always seeks something in return, and oftentimes requires very dear payment. She is not a patron deity.

Karmada is cursed by mortals as often as she is praised. Though her role is minor, she does play a significant factor in the story of the Airess.

Lucas Silverthorn

Pronounced loo-kuhs sil-ver-thorn

A Balotican soldier and lifelong friend of Emra.

Maelstrom

Pronounced meyl-struhm

Maelstrom is the god of storms, infamous for his volatile temper. As mentioned above, he often works in conjunction with Hydralene. He is not a patron deity.

There are a series of islands shown on the series map labeled Maelstrom’s Fury. They are the site of numerous shipwrecks, the result of the god’s displeasure with the unfortunate sailors, or so the stories say.

Mari El’Vero

Pronounced mahr-ee el-veer–oh

The Blue Sect Master of the Council of Auras.

Makta

Pronounced mahk-tah

A blade smith and the niece of Warleader Sevic.

Maryn

Pronounced mair-in

Maryn is a Felene guardsman from the southern jungles who agrees to guide Vardak and Janna to Solsticia’s temple. Maryn and Vardak strike up a friendship that lasts beyond the first book in the series.

Minora

Pronounced min-ohr–uh

Known as the Time Guardian, Minora is the unchanging deity relegated to the duty of monitoring the passage of the centuries. She is one of the more enigmatic deities in the series, and plays a minor role. Minora is not a patron goddess.

Owen Greenwaters

Pronounced oh-wehn

A former knight of Balotica Kingdom.

Patak

Pronounced pat-ak

Vardak’s oldest brother and a fellow soldier.

Radosan Cerandess

Pronounced rad-oh-sahn sir-ahn-dis

The Green Sect Master of the Council of Auras.

Ravin De’vor

Pronounced rey-vuhn deh-vohr

An unaffiliated mage with vast power, Ravin is a sworn enemy of the Soulless and a master of the Aethereum. A full character description can be found here.

Rostin Ver’an

Pronounced ros-tin vur-an

Rostin is an apprentice in the Shining Tower and a friend of Tavesin. Rostin’s plans for the future include joining the Gray Sect as a warrior-wizard.

Sal’daran

Pronounced sal dair-an

Sal’zar’s father, and a tailor.

Sal’zar

Pronounced sal-zahr

A Murkor alchemist of some skill, who is quickly conscripted by the Soulless in The Moon’s Eye for his other unusual abilities. Sal’zar features prominently in the novella, The Ballad of Alchemy and Steel.

Scherok

Pronounced shur-ok

A malicious sea serpent who agrees to assist Dranamir’s plans.

Sevic

Pronounced sev-ik

The Warleader of the Scorpion Men, Sevic’s position is both as leader of his people and battle commander.

Shan’tar

Pronounced shan-tahr

A former wizard who entered the dangerous labyrinth known as Stonewall Hall and emerged on the brink of madness. Shan’tar acquired a powerful relic known as the Shalin Stone while in Stonewall Hall. When he uses it in a strange ritual, he releases an ancient evil – the Soulless – upon the land.

Solsticia

Pronounced sol-stis-see-uh

Solsticia is the eldest of the gods, and patron to the humans. She is the goddess of all things celestial; the sun, the stars, and most importantly, magic. Solsticia keeps her home in the Sky Palace, a place few mortals are given access to.

In the lore, Solsticia created a magical realm, known as the Aethereum, for her mortal son to use as refuge during a previous war. The Aethereum is a mirror of the physical realm, and those with the ability to access it are rare.

Tamarin Serales

Pronounced tam–uh-rin sur-all-eyz

The young queen of Delucha Kingdom.

Tavesin Drondes

Pronounced tav–eh-sin drawn-deyz

Tavesin is an apprentice in the Shining Tower with the unusual talent for Aethereal magic. He is mentored by Hasnin and Aziarah. A full character description can be found here.

The Nameless God

He is the thirteenth deity, shunned by his siblings and rarely spoken of by mortals. The Nameless resides within a prison sealed and protected by the other twelve gods, his name stricken from the histories as punishment for his uprising.

The Nameless was once the patron of those known as the builders, or the Undead. When he realized his powers over death were far stronger than those of his siblings, he staged a coup, intent on overthrowing the others. The result of his attempt to seize power has become known as the Time of Chaos; it led to many wars, a great plague that ravaged the Felene and Airess peoples, and the unfortunate curse that was laid upon his own people, the builders.

The Nameless, though imprisoned, is not powerless. Over the centuries, he has convinced a number of mortals to follow his commands. The most powerful of his followers, the Soulless, have allowed the god to bind their souls in return for great power. The Nameless commands their actions from afar, and is slowly working to break free of his bonds.

The third book in the series, The War of the Nameless, is titled in reference to this god’s machinations.

Travin

Pronounced trav-in

Vardak’s older brother and an accomplished armor smith.

Ukase

Pronounced yoo-keys

Known as the Great Judge, Ukase’s purview is the fair and unbiased judgement of mortal conflicts. His guidance is often sought regarding matters with great political or societal implications. He is the patron of the Murkor people, but unlike his mortal counterparts, he does not hide his face beneath a hood.

His role is fairly minor until the third book, where he is called to sit in judgement over certain events and key figures within the Council of Auras.

Vardak

Pronounced vahr-dak

A warrior from the Scorpion Men trained by Blademon and sent with Janna to seek the Moon’s Eye. A full character description can be found here.