The Virian Chronicler

  Image of Mendel Giragrakian made using NightCafe AI art generator. Eminent Cyad scientist Mendel Giragrakian was somewhat rebellious and often chafed against the rules.  He was dedicated to his research and cared for little else, except his young assistant Vronytza. He was the biological father of Arnesto (AKA Theo). Due to the Cyad's methods of artificial reproduction in laboratories, Mendel remained unaware of his son's existence until Arnesto/Theo sought him out. Theirs was not a happy parent/child bonding.

  Image of Mildred (Millie) Cox made using Yodayo AI. Mildred, who prefers to be known as Millie, is the daughter of a former prostitute.  She benefitted from a libertarian upbringing, which often caused her to question or disobey rules at school.  She is streetwise and has a natural instinct for figuring out people's personalities and motivations.  She excels at dance and martial arts, later becoming  an instructress in both disciplines.  She finds academic subjects boring.  She has a yearning for adventure and loves to travel.  Later, she met reticent lawyer Maurice (Maurey) Ardglass and found herself attracted to him.  She led the way in the relationship.  Their decision to marry surprised most of their family members and friends.

Image of Bridget Murphy made using Yodayo AI. Bridget Murphy's parents originally came from the independent Kerajan territory, set apart from the rest of Viria.  As a result, she is brought up in an extremely strict environment.  She has little opportunity for making friends, except at school.  Her best friend is Rayleen Shanahan.  She maintains their friendship despite her parents' disapproval of the Shanahan family.  She struggles to find her own way in life, which causes difficulties in her close friendships.

Image of Maurice (Maurey) Ardglass made using Yodayo AI. Maurice, affectionately known as Maurey, is the youngest son of Maureen Ardglass.  He is quietly spoken and can be shy around people whom he doesn't know well.  He has a studious nature, taking an interest in academic pursuits.  This led him to study law.  Later he became a lawyer in the family firm of Shanahan & Ardglass.  Dancer and martial artist Mildred (Millie) Cox developed a personal interest in him and managed to break down his reticent barriers.  Much to the surprise of family members and friends, they married. 

Image of Maureen Ardglass made using NightCafe AI. Maureen has lived on Viria all her life and is a close friend of the Shanahan family.  She is a widow and a mother of three sons — Vanlose, Sam and Maurice.  She is feisty, cheeful and hard-working.  Later on in life, she meets the rogueish old vagrant Mustapha Morphew and they embark on an unlikely romance.

Image of Sam Ardglass made using Picfinder AI. Virian-born Sam works as a window-cleaner and general labourer.  His cheerful easy-going manner and his robust sense of humour make him popular and likable.  The Ardglass family and the Shanahan family have been friends for decades.  Sam works alongside his brother Vanlose and his best friend Levene Shanahan in their self-employed ventures.  When he falls for the supposedly unattainable and glamorous Irae Batalan, no-one expects his infatuation to be reciprocated.  He manages to thaw her icy veneer and they become good companions as well as intimate partners.