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Cultural Information: Serd-Mages

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  The serd-mages take their name from the Varagan street slang word sersedrei , meaning “rascal” or “rebel”, depending on context. The movement began as a counter-culture in Varah and Par-Varah communities, based on the principle that instruction in sorcery skills should be available to all those with crystal bonds or Aureant senses, regardless of their social status, racial origins or financial status. It is credited to have started in the holy city of Dardenay in Southern Varathusia, when priests and priestesses on outreach duty decided to start teaching basic sorcery skills to young disadvantaged adepts.   The movement grew and spread around many other cities on mainland Varathusia.

Character Profile: Roheryn Redigan

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Name: Roheryn Redigan Origin: Virian  Roheryn Redigan is the eldest of the two Redigan sisters.  She has a sweet gentle nature and enjoys making her own clothes, reading fairytale romances and watching cartoon shows.  She loves cute animals and girlie fashions.  She struggles to get along with her younger sister, Malawi, and finds it difficult to understand Malawi's rebellious nature.

Character Profile: Rashannah Redigan

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Name: Rashannah Redigan Origin: Virian  Rashannah Redigan is a full time stay at home mother.  She is married to distinguished lawyer Iveagh Redigan. They had their two daughters, Roheryn and Malawi, later on in life.  She is a staunch traditionalist and can be resistant to change.  She is kind but strict. Her daughters keep her busy, along with her outside interests like womens' social groups and church-based activities.  

Character Profile: Iveagh Redigan

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Name: Iveagh Redigan Origin: Virian  Iveagh Redigan is a distinguished but rather old-fashioned Virian lawyer.  He is married to Rashannah.  They had their two daughters, Roheryn and Malawi, later on in life.  Iveagh has a kindly gentle nature and is over-indulgent with his daughters.  He feels sad that they don't get along well with each other.  His work tends to dominate his life and he can often neglect family issues during busy times.  

Character Profile: Lady Faria Ingrao

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Name: Lady Faria Ingrao Origin: Carpathian Carpathian temptress Lady Faria Ingrao is the eldest daughter of Lord Ignacio Ingrao.  Like her father, she is hedonistic and promiscuous.  She cares little for the family business and spends most of her time on leisure activities such as going on shopping sprees, attending nightclubs and entertaining lovers.  She is extremely selfish and loves being the centre of attention.  She gets a thrill out of shocking people and often behaves outrageously in public, like her father.  She cultivates a bold and daring appearance, often wearing skimpy revealing outfits.  She has a cruel streak and will turn nasty on someone if they don't accede to her wishes.

Character Profile: Ford Ardglass

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Name: Ford Ardglass Origin: Virian  Ford is the eldest of the three Ardglass brothers, who are the sons of Emmett and Ardleigh Ardglass.  Ford and his two brothers are cousins to Vanlose, Sam and Maurey Ardglass.  He is extrovert and rather vain, believing himself to be attractive and desirable.  He enjoys heavy drinking sessions and flirting with young women.  His sense of humour is rather crude and he is fond of making sexual innuendoes.  Although not an overtly bad person, his company is an acquired taste and he can become annoying.    

Character Profile: Avareen Fermanagh

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Name: Avareen Fermanagh Origin: Virian  Avareen Fermanagh comes from a Virian farming community. She has eight siblings. She is mostly cheerful but can be prone to melancholic moods at times. She worked on her family's farm until her crystal bond was discovered by a visiting priest. She then went to study at the Temple of Scherza in Shintillah, Southern Viria. She found Temple life difficult. Through her attendance at Lord Lyandro (Lyle) Menehari's drama classes, she met his youngest grandson, Lord Sylvio (Syl) Menehari-Cesario. They became friends and Syl ended up recruiting her into the Carpathian Alliance. She studied at the Donovan Institute and trained as an operative. She initially resisted her arranged marriage to her elderly tutor Caratacuus Helvellyan but soon realised it was a better option than marrying a farmer chosen by her parents.