The Virian Chronicler

  The Hasta tree (sometimes known by the slang term Happenstump) is a rare variety of palm tree indigenous to the Sartorian desert regions. Its colourful red leaves and green trunk give it a distinctive appearance which sets it apart from other trees. It has a higher level of sentience than most trees and plants. It can communicate with people and animals by transmitting telepathic images. It also gives out emanations similar to those of crystal bonds. The desert-dwelling tribes consider the Hasta tree to be their sacred totem. Each tribe has one Hasta tree which grows in a sacred grove. Rituals and religious devotions are conducted in the sacred grove. A special shaman-sorcerer known as a Hastamage tends to the Hasta tree and spends a great deal of time communing with it. Sometimes the tree will reveal prophecies to the Hastamage. On special occasions, the Hasta tree will shed leaves for the Hastamage or other specified persons to eat. Eating a Hasta leaf is considered...

Image of Josiah Halloran made using Tengr AI image generator Name: Josiah Halloran (prefers to be called Joey) Origin: Virian Appearance: Fairly tall with muscular build.   Pale skin, green eyes, red curly hair.   Prefers wearing utilitarian tunics and trousers. Personality: Friendly, cheerful, playful. Family: The traditional Northern Halloran clan.   Father Eldred Halloran (deceased) Mother Eileen Halloran, Brothers Declan, Manus and Fergal.   Later he marries Justeen Shanahan and they have twin sons, Aravind (Ari) and Nyraldin (Nye). Abilities: Hard-working, streetwise, can fight when he needs to. Strengths: Loyal, physically strong, very protective of his loved-ones. Weaknesses: Resistant to change.   Can be overly suspicious of other peoples’ motives.   Prone to jealousy in intimate relationships. Likes: Family gatherings, hanging out with his brothers and friends. Dislikes: Sorcerers, authority figures, being in unfamiliar places, we...

  Image of older Elias Shanahan made using Tengr AI image generator Image of younger Elias Shanahan made using Tengr AI image generator Name: Elias Maron Shanahan Origin: Virian Appearance: Medium height, muscular build.   Gains excess weight as an adult.   Pale skin and green eyes.   Dark brown shoulder length hair.   Grows a moustache as a young adult.   Wears black sorcerer’s robes when younger.   Develops a liking for Carpathian suits in his early teens.   Also enjoys disguises, especially dressing as a beggar. Personality: Cheerful and enthusiastic when younger.   Becomes more jaded and cynical as he grows older. Family: Father Malachi Shanahan, Mother Mary Verkhauten.   One sister, Justeen.   Later he married Emori Ohrivaal and they had one son, Joe. Abilities: Expert climber when younger.   Excels at physical activities like sports and dancing.   Acquires good espionage skills.   After being implant...

Image of younger Justeen Shanahan made using Tengr AI image generator. Image of older Justeen Halloran made using Tengr AI image generator Character name: Justeen Malacha Shanahan (Later becomes Halloran, then Ohrivaal.   Takes the name Scalani after being nominated as their Matriarch in waiting) Origin: Virian Character appearance: Short stature, slight build.   Pale skin and unusual maroon eyes (due to her natural Elediyaan crystal bond).   She keeps her head shaved and she has a tattoo of a green serpent on one side of her face, to cover a scar which she received in a duel.   In the desert, she goes around naked but wears black robes and a veil when carrying out her priestly duties. Personality: Wise, but passionate.   Caring but can be ruthless. Family: Father Malachi Shanahan, Mother Mary Verkhauten.   One brother, Elias.   First husband Josiah Halloran (murdered by terrorists), twin sons, Aravind (Ari) and Nyraldin (Nye).   Second ...

  Image of older Malachi Shanahan made using Tengr AI image generator Image of older Malachi Shanahan in prison made using Tengr AI image generator Image of younger Malachi Shanahan made using Tengr AI image generator Name: Malachi Darius Shanahan Origin: Virian Appearance: Medium height and build.   Pale skin and green eyes.   Dark brown shoulder length hair and bushy beard.   For work and formal occasions, he wears old-fashioned suits with frilled shirts and lace cravats.   At leisure, he wears utilitarian tunics and leggings. Personality: Deep thinker, quietly spoken.   Guarded but not shy.   Fiercely protective of those he cares about. Family: Father Levene Shanahan, Mother Darien Shanahan.   Two sisters, Rayleen and Devonia (both died young).   Later he marries Mary Verkhauten.   They have a daughter, Justeen, and a son, Elias. Abilities: Good academic mind, vast knowledge of the Virian legal system.   Adept at marti...