La'Silrey
General Desrey | Regent Queen
As First Princess of La’Silrey and General of the Royal Guard, Desrey was elevated to Regent Queen when her father, King Trenton, fell ill. From a young age, she was raised and trained by the late Queen Styx to take over the throne. Desrey has an incredible sense of propriety and manners to handle tense negotiations among the council, but growing up with such rigorous studies means that she’s a bit awkward when it comes to more casual settings. There aren’t many people she calls “friend” on a personal level, but her allies consist of her sister Naiya, her same-age uncle General Wells, and Captain Dorian of the Special Archery Division. Among the people of her kingdom, she has not yet garnered much reputation. But thanks to Naiya and Dorian’s popularity and their endorsement of her character, there is a tentative trust in her ability to rule.
Age: 57
Age Stasis: 33
Gender: F
Species: Human
Magic: Impact Magic (Sixth + Fifth Star Focus)
Likes: Women, Wine
Dislikes: Clutter, paperwork
First Appears: Ch. 1 – Enter La’Silrey
Dorian | Special Archery Devision Captain
Having been born and raised in the Sixth Star sacred city of De’Lastil, Dorian started out as an ambitious prodigy in archery. But his talent became unmatched the day Dorian successfully crafted his own Talisman outside Priesthood’s guidance. Though not unheard of, the action was controversial. Armed with the Talismanic Lightning Bow of his own crafting, Dorian’s new power took the kingdom by storm, and he ascended the ranks of the military rapidly until finally landing a spot among the Royal Guard as Captain of the Special Archery Division. In an effort to reign in his constant ascension in the ranks, the Council arranged a marriage with the Second Princess Naiya, believing that it would satisfy his desire to advance farther and keep his power in check. However for unknown reasons, King Trenton very suddenly annulled the betrothal before falling bedridden. To this day, no one knows the reason for Trenton’s sudden change of heart. It’s hard to say if the celebrity status created Dorian’s ego, or if he’d had it all along, but the scandal did little to slow him down. In retaliation to the Council and Crown for breaking the agreement, he quickly allied himself with the queen-to-be, General Desrey.
Age Stasis: 34*
Gender: M
Species: Human
Magic: Lightning Bow (Sixth Star Elemental)
Likes: Arguing, Bisexuality
Dislikes: Second Star Mages
First Appears: Ch. 1 – Enter La’Silrey
*Age is not reliable
Naiya | Second Princess
Naiya’s history in shrouded in mystery and rumor. As the story goes, before his disappearance, the former leader of The Silreygan Order of Stealth Mages, witnessed a reported ‘unsettling behavior’ from the young princess. From that day forward, she was separated from her sister and raised within The Order to become a skilled Stealth Mage. Within just a couple of decades, rumors spread like wildfire that The Order’s most ruthless assassin was the missing princess herself. And then, very suddenly, Princess Naiya returned to the public eye under the self-proclaimed title of Head of Ceremonies and Culture. Ever since that day, she spends her time with artists, entertainers, dancers, and courtesans— all to the frustration of the Council and Crown. Though she is beloved by the people as a cultural leader and progressive figure, she is a constant thorn in the side of the newly appointed council in the aftermath of her mother’s death. The rumors of her past reputation for violence eventually simmered into the occasional whisper but never fully disappeared.
Age: 56
Age Stasis: 31
Gender: F
Species: Human
Magic: Cast-Magic Tools (Assorted Stars) used in combination as Acrobatic Magic
Likes: Dancing, Flirting
Dislikes: Authority
First Appears: Ch. 1 – Enter La’Silrey
General Wells
Second general to the Silreygan army and the younger brother to the reigning King Trenton. Following his older brother’s choice to age, he took on Age Stasis much later than most. The reason behind the sudden decision is unknown, though he seems to enjoy coming up with different reasonings if questioned.
Age: 59
Age Stasis: 55
Gender: M
Species: Human
Magic: Trance Magic (Sixth + Lunar Focus)
Likes: Warm Baths
Dislikes: Certain egotistical captains
First Appears: Ch. 1 – Enter La’Silrey
Thuban
Naiya’s companion and friend, Thuban is a dragon that she trained as a hatchling to sniff out poisons and hidden spells in food or drink. Though dragons are known to specialize in their own magics, Thuban’s has not yet matured enough for his nature to be identified as he is still a baby. It’s not considered typical for dragons to live indoors due to their excessively large size that they grow into by adolescence, but Naiya’s habits of rule breaking seem to have rubbed off on her scaly companion and Thuban refuses to sleep in the Royal Dragon Stables with the rest of his kind.
Age: 2
Magic: Unknown
Gender: M
Species: Dragon
Likes: Bugs, Naiya
Dislikes: People who yell
First Appears: Ch. 1 – Enter La’Silrey
Val | Royal Court Astrologer
One of the three oldest living Silreygans, Val has served the Crown as astrological advisor since the Vil Dynasty. Born before the end of the war, he has witnessed perhaps the most historical events of the kingdom, second only to his mentor. His predictive abilities are so great that he has maintained consistent employment and authority despite openly disagreeing with the various monarchs from the Vil Dynasty, Styx’s reign as The Immortal Queen, and the tumultuous political landscape in the wake of her death. However, despite his great skill and his witnessing of history, he is bound to secrecy more than any other and the toll it has taken on him seems to weigh on his very being. These days, he teaches scholars, maintains astrological records for the kingdom, assists priests in reading the stars for Talismanic creations, and provides a variety of insights to advise the Crown and its heirs. He has formed an unlikely friendship with Naiya and finds her divisive behavior refreshing.
Age: 676
Age Stasis: 38
Gender: M
Species: Human
First Appears: Ch. 2
Councilman Ciro
Ciro held the position of Head of Intelligence years prior to taking over The Silreygan Order of Stealth Mages (a.k.a “The Order”). After his predecessor disappeared with Styx’s death, he rose to hold both positions simultaneously. He is the only council member remaining from Styx’s reign and the first public leader of The Order. Despite having been loyal to their mother, Ciro has a contentious relationship with both Naiya and Desrey due to their tendency to lean progressively. After 1000 years of the same monarch, Ciro, like many, is struggling to adjust to a new generation’s perspective and seems to be constantly working towards upholding Styx’s rigorous model of iron-fisted leadership.
Age Stasis: Mid 40s
Gender: M
Species: Human
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First Appears: Ch. 1 – Enter La’Silrey
Councilman Tarran
Head of Guild Affairs, Commerce, and Trade, it is Tarran’s responsibility to act as a liaison between official work orders across regions and the Guilds who would be employed. This position requires him to rub elbows with the elite from all regions of La’Silrey, so he is well versed in the different cultural practices and customs. However, he seems to be a bit insecure and often commits awkward social blunders despite this knowledge. The worst of which being his penchant for poorly fitted suits.
Age Stasis: 38
Gender: M
Species: Human
First Appears: Ch. 1 – Enter La’Silrey
Councilwoman Candice
Head of Communications
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Age Stasis: 36
Gender: F
Species: Human
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Councilor Adala
Head of Justice
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Gender: F
Species: Human
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La'Lunin
Maris | High Priestix of the Seventh Star
Age: 638
Age Stasis: 27
Gender: X
Species: Human*
Magic: Seventh Star Mastery
Likes: The existential crisis of contemplating one’s place in the interwoven web of the universe, freaks
Dislikes: Stairs
First Appears: Ch. 3
*Unreliable according to certain records
Yahn | Arch Mage
Age: 487
Gender: X
Species: Human*
Magic: Necromancy – Psychopomp Class (Seventh + Second Star Focus)
Likes: Graveyards
Dislikes: Crowds
First Appears: Ch. 3
*Unreliable according to his own claims
Lau
Age: Unkown
Age Stasis: Unknown
Gender: M (Suspected)
Species: Human (Suspected)
Magic: Talismanic Sigil Crafting
Likes: Coffee, Solitude
Dislikes: Being in public
First Appears: Ch.
Scipio | Arch Mage
Age: Over 400
Age Stasis: Unknown
Gender: M
Species: Human
Magic: (Seventh Star Focus)
First Appears: Ch.
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Heralds
Priests
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