Character Pronunciation Guide & Info

Deception & Illumination
(Part I and II)
Sacrifice Vengeance & Domination
(Part III and IV)
Echoes
In Alphabetical Order

Deception & Illumination (Part I and II)

Azuryne (AZH-ur-een) – Faerie

High Priestess of Stelletwal. Friend to Endromyne. Magical, but only for defensive purposes. She has wings.

Brylin (BREE-lin) – Elf

High ranking soldier in the Western Clan Army. Friend to Rinion. Cousin to Trystn (introduced in Part II). Father to Bryssa (introduced in Part III). Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Cassia (KA-see-ah) – Faerie

Younger sister to Gepryn. Twin sister to Forsythia and friend to Rylan and Chalorys.

Chalorys (CHA-lo-rees) – half-Faerie/half-Elf

Knick-named Rys. Son to Rinion and Kaliopy. Younger twin brother to Rylan. Kryasa’s lover and father to Jorrindryl. Weapon of choice –broadsword and magic. He does not have wings.

Collyne (kah-LEEN) – Faerie

Maid in Stelletwal Castle

Dalsyus (DAHL-see-oos) – Nocturnal Faerie

General of his community’s small army. Lover to Finyanna. Weapon of choice – broadsword, but with a slightly curved blade (somewhat like an extra-large falchion). He does not have wings.

Donovan (DON-o-van) – Elf

Thug convicted of treason against King Ryshan and the Western Clans while fighting in an uprising for Prince Skryshayn

Drayvind (DRAY-vint) – Elf

Formerly an Advisor to King Ryshan. Rinion seeks his counsel after Kaliopy is kidnapped. Tsavryel’s former lover and the true Father to Skryshayn. Weapon of choice – broadsword, but he would prefer to negotiate his way out of any problem.

Endromyne (EN-dro-meen) – Faerie

Queen of Stelletwal. Married to Altryune. Mother to Kaliopy. Older sister to Finyanna and friend to Azuryne. She has wings.

Finyanna (fin-YA-na) – Faerie Sorceress

Endromyne’s little sister and Kaliopy’s aunt. Banished from Stelletwal for her practice of magic outside the Temple. Rescued and taken in by Dalsyus and his community of nocturnal Fay. Mother to Kryasa. Weapon of choice – magic. She has wings.

Forsythia (for-SEE-thee-ah) – Faerie

Younger sister to Gepryn. Twin sister to Cassia and friend to Rylan and Chalorys.

Fryn (FREEN) – Faerie

Mounted Guard in Stelletwal’s Army.

Gardain (gar-DAIN) – Faerie

Mounted Guard in Stelletwal’s Army.

Gepryn (geh-PREEN) – Faerie

Page to King Altryune. When Kaliopy becomes Queen, he continues his service in the castle. Older brother to Cassia and Forsythia (twins). Weapon of choice – bow and arrows. He does not have wings.

Herrich (HEH-rik) - – Elf

Servant and Aid to Velloryn. Weapon of choice – quarter staff.

Jorrindryl (JOR-in-dreel) – half-Faerie/half-Elf

Daughter to Chalorys and Kryasa. Extremely magical. She has wings.

Kaliopy (kal-EYE-uh-pee) – Faerie

Princess of Stelletwal. Daughter to Altryune and Endromyne. After her father’s death, she wins her throne to be crowned Queen of Stelletwal. She marries Rinion and becomes Queen of the Western Clans. Mother to Rylan and Chalorys (twins). Weapons of choice – broadsword or Baselard dagger with a rapier. She does not have wings.

Kryasa (kree-AH-sa) – half-Faerie/half-Elf

Daughter to Skryshayn and Finyanna. Chalorys’s lover and mother to Jorrindryl. Weapon of choice – magic. She does not have wings.

Larsis (LAR-sis) – Faerie

Mounted Guard in Stelletwal’s Army.

Marquyn (mar-KEEN) – Elf

Soldier in the Western Clan Army.

Rinion (RIN-ion) – Elf

True heir and Prince to the Western Clans. He becomes King of the Western Clans upon his father’s death. Skryshayn’s younger brother. Son to Ryshan and Tsavryel. Married to Kaliopy. Father to Rylan and Chalorys (twins). Weapon of choice – bow and arrows, but proficient with a broadsword.

Rylan (REE-lin) – half-Faerie/half-Elf

Son to Rinion and Kaliopy. Older twin brother to Chalorys. Heir to the Western Clan throne. Weapon of choice – broadsword. He does not have wings.

Rys (REES) – half-Faerie/half-Elf

See Chalorys.

Ryshan (REE-shahn) – Elf

King of the Western Clans. Married to Tsavryel (introduced in Sacrifice) as a part of a truce with the Southern Clans. As a part of a deceptive scheme set into motion by the Southern Clan King, he believes he is Skryshayn’s father. He is Rinion’s father. Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Ryvain (ree-VAIN) – Elf

Soldier in the Western Clan Army.

Saphala (suh-FA-la) – Falcon

Sarin (SEH-rin) – Faerie

Maid in Stelletwal Castle.

Skryshayn (skree-SHAIN) – Elf

Heir to the Western Clan throne until he is disowned by Ryshan (the man he believes to be his father). Rinion’s older brother. Raised with his cousin Velloryn, he is actually the son of Drayvind (introduced in Part II) and Tsavryel (introduced in Sacrifice). Flees to the north where he establishes his own community. Father to Kryasa. Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Talinsyr (TALL-in-seer) – Faerie

Field Marshal of the Stelletwal Army until he turns coat, murders Altryune and joins Finyanna and Skryshayn. Altryune’s former lover. Weapon of choice – broadsword. He does not have wings.

Trystn (TREE-stin) – Elf

Spy for Skryshayn and Velloryn’s community until Velloryn attempts to murder him. Cousin to Brylin. Weapon of choice – potions and poisons.

Velloryn (VEH-lo-reen) – Elf

Once the heir to the Southern Clan throne, he lost his title when his father died in battle. Son to Trevayllin and Shennaryl (both introduced in Sacrifice). Skryshayn’s cousin. Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Whispet (WHIS-pet) – Falcon

Sacrifice (top)

Altryune (ALL-tree-oon) – Faerie

High ranking officer in Stelletwal’s Army. After the King of Stelletwal dies in battle, Altryune is awarded the position of King by popular demand. He is Talinsyr’s lover and married to Endromyne. Weapon of choice – broadsword. He does not have wings.

Ashensyr (ASH-en-seer) – Elf

The youngest son of King Trevon, he becomes the heir to the Southern Clan throne when his older brothers perish on the final day of battle. Younger brother to Tsavryel.

Azuryne (AZH-ur-reen) – Faerie

Friend to Endromyne. Magical. She joins the priestesses at Stelletwal’s Temple. She has wings.

Culdyr (kool-DEER) – Faerie

Second in command of Stelletwal’s Army.

Dalsyus (DAHL-see-oos) – Nocturnal Faerie

A scout and soldier in his community’s army. He finds Finyanna and convinces her to come back with him. Weapon of choice – broadsword, but with a slightly curved blade. He does not have wings.

Drayvind (DRAY-vint) – Elf

Advisor to King Trevon, but sent as a mole into the Western Clans as a part of a long-term plan to manipulate King Ryshan and keep Tsavryel in line. Father to Skryshayn. Former lover to Tsavryel. Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Endromyne (EN-dro-meen) – Faerie

Older sister to Finyanna. Friend to Altryune and Talinsyr. She marries Altryune and becomes Queen of Stelletwal. Friend to Azuryne. She has wings.

Finyanna (fin-YA-na) – Faerie

Younger sister to Endromyne. Banished from Stelletwal and taken in by Dalsyus and his community. Extremely magical. She has wings.

Hithlewen (HITH-luh-wen) – Elf

Mother to Ryshan.

Pendrick (PEN-drik) – Faerie

Soldier in Stelletwal’s Army.

Ryshan (REE-shahn) – Elf

King to the Western Clans. Son to Hithlewen. Husband to Tsavryel. Father to Skryshayn (so he believes) and Rinion. A falconer. Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Shennaryl (SHEN-uh-reel) – Elf

Married to Prince Trevayllin, but she lost her title when her husband died in battle. Mother to Velloryn. Friend to Tsavryel.

Skryshayn (skree-SHAIN) – Elf

Heir to the throne of the Western Clans. Actually the son to Tsavryel and Drayvind, he believes that King Ryshan is his father. He is Rinion’s older brother. Cousin to Velloryn. Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Talinsyr (TALL-in-seer) – Faerie

A high ranking officer in Stelletwal’s Army, but becomes Field Marshal when Altryune takes the throne. He is Altryune’s lover. Weapon of choice – broadsword. He does not have wings.

Trevayllin (treh-VAY-lin) – Elf

Prince and heir to the Southern Clan throne. Son to Trevon. Father to Velloryn. Husband to Shennaryl.

Trevon (TREH-vuhn) – Elf

King of the Southern Clans. Father to Trevayllin, Tsavryel and Ashensyr. Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Tsavryel (TSAV-ree-el) – Elf

The only daughter to King Trevon, she is given as a gift to King Ryshan as a part of the truce between the Southern and Western Clans. She marries Ryshan to become Queen of the Western Clans. Mother to Skryshayn and Rinion.

Velloryn (VEH-lo-reen) – Elf

Once the heir to the Southern Clan throne, he lost his title when his father died in battle. Son to Trevayllin and Shennaryl (both introduced in Sacrifice). Skryshayn’s cousin. Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Zallaryld (ZALL-ah-reeld) – Faerie

Advisor to the King of Stelletwal and the longest standing member of Stelletwal’s High Council.

Vengeance & Domination (Part III and IV) (top)

Arthess (ar-THES) – Elf

Friend to Rinion. Advisor specializing in strategic planning to the Western Clan King. Weapon of choice – bow and arrows.

Arya (AR-ee-a) – Elf

An Elfin songstress who made a deal with Detlozara to do whatever he asks in return for eternal life. Skryshayn’s lover.

Ashensyr (ASH-en-seer) – Elf

King of the Southern Clans. Father to Phynnix. Extreme hatred toward Faeries and all magic. Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Augustyn (AW-gus-teen) – Elf

Daughter to King Phynnix and Queen Auroryelle of the Southern Clans. Older sister to Phynnix.

Auroryelle (uh-ro-ree-EL) – Elf

Married to Prince Phynnix of the Southern Clans, she becomes Queen when Phynnix becomes King. Mother to Augustyn and a son (also named Phynnix). Magical and intuitive.

Azuryne (AZH-ur-een) – Faerie

High Priestess at Stelletwal’s Temple.

Brylin (BREE-lin) – Elf

General in the Western Clan Army. Friend to Rinion. Father to Bryssa. Cousin to Trystn. Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Bryssa (BREE-sa) – Elf

Horse trainer. Daughter to Brylin. She’s in love with Prince Rylan. Her intuitive gifts are with animals instead of other Elves.

Chalorys (CHA-lo-rees) – half-Faerie/half-Elf

Knick-named Rys. Son to King Rinion and Queen Kaliopy. Younger (twin) brother to Rylan. Father to Jorrindryl. Weapon of choice – broadsword and magic. He does not have wings.

Detlozara (deht-lo-ZA-ra) – Demon

He is of unknown origin, but left in charge of the domain beneath Stelletwal after gaining control of Rylan in Part II. Weapon of choice – manipulation, magic and hell-fire.

Drayvind (DRAY-vint) – Elf

After returning to the Southern Clans, he is still trying to follow through with the original plan King Trevon set into play when the truce was signed more than sixty years earlier. Father to Skryshayn.

Eavmaryn (AEV-ma-rehn) – Elf

He begins as a cadet in the Southern Clan Army under General Mitsryn, but quickly advances through the ranks. Very superstitious. Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Eclipse (ee-KLIPS) – Filly war horse.

Finyanna (fin-YA-na) – Faerie Sorceress

Grants Setryel access to her former chamber. Extremely magical and no longer alive by worldly definition. She has wings.

Flarnyan (FLAR-nee-an) – Elf

Admiral of the Western Clan’s fleet of ships. She is briefly mentioned in Sacrifice, but not by name until Part IV. Hithlewen refers to her as an ”outgoing spitfire.”

Gallorayn (GAL-o-rain) – Elfin Wizard

Friend to Prince (King) Phynnix. Overseer of Setryel and her children. Weapon of choice – magic.

Gepryn (geh-PREEN) – Faerie

Assistant to Kaliopy and under consideration for the Faerie High Council. Weapon of choice – bow and arrows. He does not have wings.

Haylotyrs (HEH-lo-teers) - Elf

A clan leader and Council member within the Eastern Clans. He and his clan were once a part of the Western Clan kingdom, but sought a new life elsewhere on the night Rinion assumed the throne.

Jasper (JAS-per) – War horse in training.

Jorrindryl (JOR-in-dreel) – half-Faerie/half-Elf

Daughter to Chalorys and Kryasa. Extremely magical. Studying to become a Priestess at Stelletwal’s Temple. Weapon of choice – magic. She has wings.

Kaliopy (kal-EYE-uh-pee) – Faerie

Queen of Stelletwal. Married to Rinion and Queen of the Western Clans. Mother to Rylan and Chalorys. Weapons of choice – broadsword or Baselard dagger with a rapier. She does not have wings.

Kedrin (KEH-drin) – Elf

Prince of the Northern Clans. Son to Kehdofyn. Brother to Kelliryth.

Kehdofyn (KEH-do-feen) – Elf

King of the Northern Clans. Father to Kedrin and Kelliryth.

Kelliryth (KEH-li-reeth) – Elf

Princess of the Northern Clans. Daughter of Kehdofyn. Sister to Kedrin. Married to Prince Rylan. Mother to Ryshal.

Kryasa (kree-AH-sa) – half-Faerie/half-Elf

Daughter to Skryshayn and Finyanna. Mother to Jorrindryl. Blinded by her own magic spell. She does not have wings.

Mikhayl (mik-HAIL) – Nocturnal Faerie

Brother to Setryel. Uncle to Sterling. Weapons of choice – a variety of archery and similar projectiles, but he is also proficient with swords and knives. Like Dalsyus (Part I and Sacrifice), his broadsword is similar to an extra-large falchion. He does not have wings.

Mitsryn (mits-REEN) – Elf

General in the Southern Clan Army. Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Nevyna (neh-VEE-na) – Elf

Queen of the Northern Clans. Wife to Kehdofyn. Mother to Kedrin and Kelliryth.

Paladryz (PA-la-dreez) – half-Elf/half-Pixin

Heir to the Eastern Clan throne. Son to Pelleszor. He has eight younger siblings. He erroneously believes he was betrothed to Princess Kelliryth. He also believed he was a full-blooded Elf until his father publicly announced his Pixin lineage.

Pelleszor (PEH-les-zor) – Pixin

King of the Eastern Clans. Father to nine children, his eldest son is Paladryz. Everyone in his kingdom believes he is an Elf, but he is the last full-blooded Pixin to survive the attacks on Stelletwal (Sacrifice).

Phynnix (FEE-niks) – Elf

Prince and heir to the Southern Clan throne. Son to Ashensyr, he becomes King after his father dies. Husband to Auroryelle and lover to Setryel. Father to Sterling and his magical half-Elf/half-Faerie) daughters who go into battle against the Western Clans. He is also the father of Augustyn and a son also named Phynnix. Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Phynnix (FEE-niks) – Elf

The only son born to King Phynnix and Queen Auroryelle. Younger brother to Augustyn.

Rinion (RIN-ion) – Elf

King of the Western Clans. Husband to Kaliopy. Father to Rylan and Chalorys. Weapon of choice – bow and arrows, but highly proficient with a broadsword.

Rylan (REE-lin) – half-Elf/half-Faerie

Heir to the Western Clan throne. Son to King Rinion and Queen Kaliopy. Older (twin) brother to Chalorys. Although he is in love with Bryssa, he is husband to Princess Kelliryth and father to Ryshal. Weapon of choice – broadsword. He does not have wings.

Rys (REES) – half-Faerie/half-Elf

See Chalorys.

Ryshal (ree-SHALL) – one-quarter Faerie/three-quarters Elf

Daughter to Prince Rylan and Princess Kelliryth.

Scalbanys (SKAL-ban-eez) – Elf

Scholar and the one in charge of the library and historical manuscripts in the Southern Clan Library. Teacher of Phynnix and Setryel’s magical children.

Setryel (SET-ree-el) – Nocturnal Faerie

First Fay born to her community with wings in more two centuries. Sister to Mikhayl. Phynnix’s mistress. Mother to Sterling. Weapon of choice – magic. She has wings.

Shelluin (SHEL-oo-in) – Faerie

Young Priestess in training at Stelletwal’s Temple. Friend to Sonpryanna. Kidnapped and taken captive by the Southern Clans. She has wings.

Skryshayn (skree-SHAIN) – Elf

Granted a second chance for life on the earth’s surface, he vows to defeat his brother (Rinion) and deliver his soul to Detlozara while seizing control of the Western throne. Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Sonpryanna (son-pree-AN-a) – Faerie

Young Priestess in training at Stelletwal’s Temple. Friend to Shelluin. Kidnapped and taken captive by the Southern Clans. She has wings.

Sterling (STIR-ling) – half-Faerie/half-Elf

The only son to Phynnix and Setryel. His physical age has been magically accelerated. Extremely magical. He does have wings. Weapon of choice – magic.

Trystn (TREE-stin) – Elf

Spy, tracker and poison/potion expert. Formerly loyal to Skryshayn and Velloryn, he is now considered loyal to Rinion and the Western Clans. Cousin to Brylin.

Whispet (WHIS-pet) – Falcon

Zegrafates (ZEH-gra-fates)

Small, furry, carnivorous animals that feed off the decaying flesh of just about anything which has died in the forest. Not considered dangerous in small numbers, when provoked or hungry, large numbers have been known to overwhelm and devour just about any foe.

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Altryune (ALL-tree-oon) – Faerie

Former King of Stelletwal and Kaliopy’s father.  He is still considered the ideal leader and roll-model to many of the Fay who remember him.

Ashlin (ASH-lin) – Elf

Young boy who occasionally visits with Skryshayn near the koi pond in the atrium.  His history is unknown to Skryshayn.

Augustyn (AW-gus-teen) – Elf

Daughter to King Phynnix and Queen Auroryelle of the Southern Clans.  Older sister to Phynnix.

Auroryelle (uh-ro-ree-EL) – Elf

Former Queen of the Southern Clans, but pardoned by Kaliopy after her kingdom’s defeat.  Mother to Augustyn and Phynnix. Friend to Gallorayn.  Magical and intuitive.

Azuryne (AZH-ur-een) – Faerie

High Priestess at Stelletwal’s Temple.  Magical. She has wings.

Ballaress (Bal-uh-res) – Elf

A high-ranking Warrior in the Eastern Clan Army.  Friends with Rayth and Oroffayn.  Saves Pelleszor from a Goblin mine.  Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Brylin (BREE-lin) – Elf

General in the Western Clan Army.  Friend to Rinion.  Father to Bryssa.  Cousin to Trystn.  Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Bryssa (BREE-sa) – Elf

Horse trainer.  Daughter to Brylin.  She’s in love with Prince Rylan and disappeared when she believed he had died (Part IV).  Her intuitive gifts are with animals instead of other Elves.

Chalorys (CHA-lo-rees) – half-Faerie/half-Elf

Knick-named Rys.  Prince of the Western Clans and Stelletwal.  Son to Rinion and Kaliopy.  Younger (twin) brother to Rylan.  Father to Jorrindryl.  He’s in love with Kryasa.  Weapon of choice – broadsword and magic.  He does not have wings.

Detlozara (deht-lo-ZA-ra) – Demon

He is of unknown origin (perhaps he was an Elf, but left in charge of the hellish domain beneath Stelletwal.  Weapon of choice – manipulation and magic.

Drayvind (DRAY-vint) – Elf

He was an advisor to the King in the Southern Clans, and in “Sacrifice” he moved to the Western Clans where he lived for many years.  Now he has returned to the Southern Clans.  Father to Skryshayn, but Skryshayn does not know this.

Gallorayn (GAL-o-rain) – Elfin Wizard

Friend to Auroryelle.  Weapon of choice – magic.

Gepryn (geh-PREEN) – Faerie

Assistant and advisor to Kaliopy.  Weapon of choice – bow and arrows.  He does not have wings.

Haylotyrs (HEH-lo-teers) - Elf

A clan leader and Council member within the Eastern Clans.  He and his clan were once a part of the Western Clan kingdom, but sought a new life elsewhere on the night Rinion assumed the throne.  Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Jorrindryl (JOR-in-dreel) – half-Faerie/half-Elf

Daughter to Chalorys and Kryasa.  Extremely magical.  Studying to become a Priestess at Stelletwal’s Temple, and she has started focusing on an old magic called “soul tracking.”  Weapon of choice – magic.  She has wings.

Julyette (JEW-lee-et) – Elf

Young maiden working in the Southern Clan Castle.

Kaliopy (kal-EYE-uh-pee) – Faerie

Queen of Stelletwal.  Married to Rinion and Queen of the Western Clans.  Mother to twins, Rylan and Chalorys.  Weapons of choice – broadsword or Baselard dagger with a rapier.  She does not have wings.

Kedrin (KEH-drin) – Elf

Prince of the Northern Clans and heir to the Northern Clan throne.  Son to Kehdofyn and Nevyna.  Brother to Kelliryth.

Kehdofyn (KEH-do-feen) – Elf

King of the Northern Clans.  Married to Nevyna.  Father to Kedrin and Kelliryth.

Kelliryth (KEH-li-reeth) – Elf

Princess of the Northern Clans and the Western Clans.  Daughter of Kehdofyn.  Sister to Kedrin.  Married to Prince Rylan.  Mother to Ryshal.  She is extremely intuitive, but begins to lose her mind when her daughter disappears.

Kryasa (kree-AH-sa) – half-Faerie/half-Elf

Daughter to Skryshayn.  Mother to Jorrindryl.  She and Chalorys were lovers, but she slipped into a coma after overdosing on a drug given to her while she was in captivity.  Now, she is sheltered in Stelletwal’s Temple and watched over by Jorrindryl.  She does not have wings.

Mikhayl (mik-HAIL) – Nocturnal Faerie or Shadow Fay

Brother to Setryel.  Uncle to Sterling.  Weapons of choice – a variety of archery and similar projectiles, but he is also proficient with swords and knives.  His broadsword is similar to an extra-large falchion.  He does not have wings.

Nevyna (neh-VEE-na) – Elf

Queen of the Northern Clans.  Wife to Kehdofyn.  Mother to Kedrin and Kelliryth.

Oroffayn (Or-o-FAIN) – Elf

A high-ranking Warrior in the Eastern Clan Army.  Friends with Rayth and Ballaress. Saves Pelleszor from a Goblin mine.  Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Paladryz (PA-la-dreez) – half-Elf/half-Pixin

Prince of the Eastern Clans and heir to the Eastern Clan throne.  Son to Pelleszor. Younger brother to Pyrryann. He has seven younger siblings.  Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Pelleszor (PEH-les-zor) – Pixin

King of the Eastern Clans.  Father to nine children, his eldest son is Paladryz.  His eldest daughter is Pyrryann.  Everyone in his kingdom believed he was an Elf, but he is the last full-blooded Pixin to survive the attacks on Stelletwal (Sacrifice).

Phynnix (FEE-niks) – Elf

The only son born to King Phynnix and Queen Auroryelle (Part IV).  Thus, he could be considered heir to the throne of the Southern Clans, although he was not yet born when Rinion took control of the South.  Younger brother to Augustyn.

Pyrryann (PEER-ee-an) – half-Elf/half-Pixen

The eldest daughter to Pelleszor.  Older sister to Paladryz, but not considered heir to the throne because she is a female.  She has eight younger siblings.

Quillerim (KWIL-er-im) – (Her race is unknown. Perhaps she is a Goblin or a forest Nymph).

Mysterious maiden who confronts Setryel in the caverns beneath Stelletwal believing that, together, they can both escape their hellish-purgatory.

Rayth (RAYTH) – Elf

A high-ranking Warrior in the Eastern Clan Army.  Friends with Oroffayn and Ballaress. Saves Pelleszor from a Goblin mine.  Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Rinion (RIN-ion) – Elf

King of the Western Clans.  Husband to Kaliopy.  Father to Rylan and Chalorys.  Weapon of choice – bow and arrows, but highly proficient with a broadsword.

Rylan (REE-lin) – half-Elf/half-Faerie

Prince to the Western Clans and Stelletwal, and heir to the Western Clan throne.  Son to Rinion and Kaliopy.  Older (twin) brother to Chalorys.  Although he is in love with Bryssa, he is husband to Kelliryth and father to Ryshal.  Weapon of choice – broadsword.  He does not have wings.

Rys (REES) – See Chalorys.

Ryshal (ree-SHALL) – one-quarter Faerie/three-quarters Elf

Daughter to Prince Rylan and Princess Kelliryth.

Ryshan (REE-shahn) – Elf

Former King of the Western Clans (Part I and Sacrifice).  Rinion’s father.  Married to Tsavryel.  He raised Skryshayn believing he was his son.

Scalbanys (SKAL-ban-eez) – Elf

Scholar and the one in charge of the library and historical manuscripts in the Southern Clan Library.

Setryel (SET-ree-el) – Nocturnal Faerie or Shadow Fay

First Fay born to her community with wings in more two centuries.  Sister to Mikhayl.  Mother to Sterling.  She has been residing in a sort of hellish-purgatory with Detlozara.  Weapon of choice – magic.  She has wings.

Skryshayn (skree-SHAIN) – Elf

Rinion’s older brother.  He schemed his way back to the land of the living, where Rinion has given him control of the Southern Clans.  Weapon of choice – broadsword.

Sterling (STIR-ling) – half- Nocturnal Faerie/half-Elf

Son to Setryel and nephew to Mikhayl. One could argue that he is the true heir to the Southern Clan throne because (although illegitimate) he was born of King Phynnix before Rinion took control of the kingdom.  Extremely magical.  He has wings.  Weapon of choice – magic.

Syldn (SEEL-din) – Elf

He and his wife reside near a large lake along the journey to the Northern Clans.

Talinsyr (TALL-in-seer) – Faerie

Former Field Marshal to Stelletwal’s Army and Altryune’s best friend and lover.  Like Altryune, he is fondly remembered by the Fay who knew him, but only Kaliopy knows of his ultimate betrayal against his king and kingdom (Part I).

Trystn (TREE-stin) – Elf

Spy, tracker and poison/potion expert.  Cousin to Brylin.

Tsavryel (TSAV-ree-el) – Elf

Former Queen of the Western Clans and Princess in the Southern Clans.  She was Drayvind’s lover before she married Ryshan and became Queen. Mother to Skryshayn and Rinion.  She died in childbirth with Rinion (Sacrifice).

Velloryn (VEH-lo-reen) – Elf

Skryshayn’s cousin and best friend.  He was killed in battle by Rinion (Part II).

Winter (WIN-ter) – Faerie

An extremely magical maiden, who comes to Stelletwal’s Temple with the attempts to magically heal her ailing brother.  Jorrindryl believes she should be awarded the title of High Priestess upon Azuryne’s passing.  She has wings.

Zarin (ZEH-rin) – half-Elf/half-Pixen

Son to Pelleszor and younger brother to Paladryz and Pyrryann.  His name is only mentioned after he dies in battle.