The Virian Chronicler

The Cyad Confederacy is a totalitarian regime based on Communist principles.   It originated on Mondias, after growing discontent about the unfair distribution of wealth and the lack of any cohesive system of government. Like many such regimes, it began with good intentions, promoting equality and encouraging the building of communities in which all citizens could participate.   Not everyone embraced the new regime and those who opposed it were soon demonised by the rest of the population.   This led to censorship and indoctrination, whereby radical thought was curtailed and offenders were sent to be “reconditioned” in institutions known as correctional schools. Much of the original Mondian culture was outlawed, including most forms of education and entertainment.   Following the creation and introduction of the People’s Language, most of the native Mondian dialects were declared obsolete. Committees were appointed to deal with all aspects of Mondi...

Face portrait of Valdis Babaloney made using Sefirot Studio Full body image of Valdis Babaloney made using Tengr AI image generator Name: Valdis Babaloney (formerly Valdis Svenova Lutomer) Origin: Mondian, Cyad Confederacy Appearance: Tall and thin.   Pale skin with a bluish tinge and pale blue eyes.   Shoulder-length fair hair.   Prefers to dress in grey robes or utilitarian black tunic and leggings. Personality: Can seem abrasive and aloof.   Only shows emotion in front of those who know her well.   A fierce protector of those she cares about. Family: A product of the Cyad Confederacy, she was created from genetic samples and brought up without knowing her biological parents.   Later she married Odo Babaloney and they had a daughter, Sheraleen, who died in childhood.   Her genetic material was also used to create a son, Theodore Valdo Babaloney, who also died in childhood. Abilities: Multiple crystal bonds give her str...

Image of older Odo Babaloney made using Tengr AI image generator Image of younger Odo Babaloney made using Tengr AI image generator Name: Aldoux Theodore Babaloney (first name pronounced Odo and later spelled that way) Origin: Half-Virian, half-Carpathian Appearance: Tall and thin, with pale skin and pale grey eyes.   Long white hair and beard.   Prefers to dress in plain grey robes and only wears midnight-blue robes on special occasions. Personality: Gentle and patient.   Possesses great knowledge and wisdom.   He has a tendency to be over-protective and often withholds knowledge, especially concerning prophecies.   Although he can be friendly, he leads a reclusive lifestyle. Family: Father Theos Babaloney, Mother Grazyna Curanda Montessori.   First marriage was to Lady Jeneen Oscarini, from a Carpathian family who had relocated to Viria.   His second marriage was to Valdis Svenova Lutomer, a former Cyad operative.   They...

The Ghryxaarti is a secret society which operates in a similar way to the Carpathians, except they have far fewer members and keep themselves hidden away.   The name was taken from an old Malvanian term Ghryxaar , meaning seize or take by force. Ghryxaarti Headquarters is located deep underground in a cave system beneath the inhospitable Frostmoor region of Northern Malvania.   There are subsidiary Ghryxaarti cells elsewhere on mainland Malvania and a few on the remote islands.     There are seven Fraktor Houses — Ayzveeni, Khruustyn, Luurmyd, Nevoryl, Pyndaari, Tzetzwaari and Zylaaznyk.   The residential area of the subterranean base is shaped like a heptagon.   Each Fraktor House residence is a triangular wedge, like a slice of pie, divided from its neighbour by tunnels.   Only members of that House may enter.   There is no obvious entry point but members are taught how to gain entry to the House.   For non-adepts, this is done...