Asdui (AS-doo-ee) – Means ‘to open’ in Kavkan’s ancient tongue.

Aslotor (as-LOW-tor) – Another continent.

Atilos (AH-tee-los) – The soiree that occurs on every fifth year in Kavkan. The advisors and others of Kavkan power think it brings the Klava and her Generals pride down a notch or two.

Braoqer (BRA-oh-kur) – A large beast that is like a tiger, badger, and wolf had a child. Will not give up on its prey once it wounds it. On all fours, they average 6 foot/1.8 meters, average length is 9 foot/2.7 meters with a 1,800 psi bite (equal to a hippo). Their coats range in color from gray to black, and may be mottled with white upon age. Their fur is 500,000 hairs per square inch (half of what sea otters have). Can swim, climb, dig, and leap. Habitat ranges along the glaciers in the north of the continent.

Drak (DR-ahk) – The eldest general in Kavkan. He’s taught many a warrior, including Mylva, Hava, Nava, and Praedae. Was once Praedae, but due to age, gave up the position.

Dreindank (DRAIN-dank) – Country bordering Gagaint to the east. Known for their murky waters full of inexplicable waterfowl and beasts.

Duima (DOO-wee-mah) – The worst royal ever, according to Mylva. Juliant’s king.

Faet (FAY-eht) – The feral looking son of Hia, half brother to Ryven.

Frystwaithe (FRIST-wayth) – Largest port on the continent. Found in the country of Juliant. The port where most of Ryven’s forces arrived at and first controlled.

Gagaint (guh-GAYnt) – Country in the middle of the continent. Known for extreme weather, flat fields, and grain production. Emeralds and emerald colored items are worn here. Home of Princess Enefa.

Gyrna (GRR-nah) – Mylva’s right hand. She is the lady who raised Mylva, fights by her side in every battle, and helps in her day-to-day.

Haphaene (haf-FAIN) – The royal family of Parvis, a country to the south of Kavkan. Queen Pazai and her brother Prince Carlan are part of this bloodline. The longest ruling family of Parvis. Their magic is metal working and creation.

Hava (HAH-vuh) – Klava decoy acts and looks exactly like Mylva, but does not carry the blood of the goddess. They specifically bred her and her ancestors to match Klavas as closely as possible. During birth and throughout life, she had to be molded to look like Mylva, no matter what. Loves animals and will pet them at all costs.

Jerica (JER-ri-ka) – Ryven’s mother, also a mind reader and controller.

Juliant (Ju-LEE-aunt) – Country on the eastern border of the continent, home of the largest port, Frystwaithe, and of the glass city, Sagawa. Destroyed in the last war, but quickly rebuilt. Known for glass arts and creatives. Home of Duima, the whiner.

Kasu (KAA-soo) – A word that has the versatility of our ‘fuck’ and means much the same.

Kasvuki (kas-VOO-kee) – Goddess of fire, lives in the volcanoes of Kavkan. She gave her blood to the Klava lineage for their service.

Kavkan (KAH-v-kan) – North-eastern most country on the continent Klava rules as empress. A land of fire and ice, and the tough assassin/military Kavkans.

Klava (KL-ah-vuh) – Ruler of the country of Kavkan who contains the blood of the volcanic Goddess Kasvuki.

Licthan (LICK-thaan) – King of most of the world. Father of close to 100 children. Strategist. Lover. Thinks himself a comedian.

Monace (MO-nayss) Half sister to Ryven, full sister to Sihfe. Blood Magic. Is often bored.

Moonapsa (MOON-ap-sah) – Liquid Manipulator magic, can pull and separate any liquid from any body. For instance – the proteins from blood, or the water from sea water. Mother to Wolfaren, Tataro, and Manda.

Mylva (MILL-vuh) – The current Klava. Has few emotions because of the trauma of being of Klava bloodline. The deadliest warrior of Kavkan because of the blood of Kasvuki running in her veins. Has many secrets.

Nava (NAH-vuh) – Klava decoy acts and looks exactly like Mylva, but does not carry the blood of the goddess. They specifically bred her and her ancestors to match Klavas as closely as possible. During birth and throughout life, she had to be molded to look like Mylva, no matter what. Loves attention and experimenting to see what will survive Kavkan extremes. A little messy.

Praedae (pray-DAY) – Also known as Warmonger, is the deadliest man in Kavkan. He has killed many, and fought Klava Mylva to earn his title.

Ryven (rih-VEHN like raven) – The strategist of the sons of Lichthan from Rothland. Because of a threat, he made plans to gather all the world he can together. Klava is the key piece, as she has the most experience governing multiple countries and rulers. He began the rumors of the twenty-sons (5 years after he infiltrated, mind you) so Klava and her empire would practically ignore them.

Sevinland (seh-VIN-land) – A country to the south and east of Kavkan. Known for their torture devices and the whipping of those who break the laws. Home of Prince Binesze.

Sian (SEE-ahn) – King Lichthan’s secretary and profession announcer.

Sihfe (SEH-fee) – Half brother to Ryven, his mother is Ranamala. Blood magic. Supportive of the plan, but feels he has better things to do than marry a stranger.

Slifth (SLIH-fth like fifth but with sl) – Coastal country bordering Gagaint’s western side, known for their fish-scale designs on everything from armor, to windows.

Tartaro (tar-TA-row) – Son of Moonapsa, half brother to Ryven. Likes to throw knives.