The Virian Chronicler

Name: Ryaah Bystrom Origin: Malvanian Appearance: Tall, slender and elegant.   Pale skin with a slight hint of tan from her years of living on Varathusia.   Long white hair, usually worn loose.   Prefers to dress in elegant understated Carpathian style but wears black sorcerer’s robes when visiting her family on Malvania. Personality: Her direct forthright manner contrasts with her kind and nurturing side.   Keen intelligence and biting wit. Family: Parentage unknown.   Murdered her own husband after suffering years of violent abuse.   One daughter, Agnylda.   One grandson, Caratacuus Helvellyan.   Later on, one great-granddaughter, named Ryaah after her. Abilities: Master level sorceress.   Talented seamstress.   Agile mind, honed by years of living in a Carpathian household. Strengths: Sorcery skills.   Good grasp of politics.   Adept at reading people.   Extremely protective of her loved ones. Weaknesses: Can seem abrupt and aloof at times.   More damaged by her husb

Image of Jespyr Frydlynd made using Tengr AI image generator Name: Jespyr Frydlynd Origin: Malvanian Appearance: Medium height with stocky muscular build.   Pale skin and pale grey eyes.   Blue-black hair cut shorter at the front and sides, left to grow longer at the back.   Wears black sorcerer’s robes while studying and utilitarian tunics and trousers when at leisure. Personality: Cheerful, open and friendly, with a good sense of humour. Family: Father Leichyrt Frydlynd, Mother Zsarol Frydlynd.   One sister (name not mentioned) Abilities: Skilled at martial arts.   Good stamina and manual dexterity.   Later on, he learns carpentry and becomes a Master Craftsman. Strengths: Physically strong.   Reliable and dependable. Weaknesses: Can be selfish at times and has a tendency to wallow in self-pity.   Struggles with academic subjects. Likes: Spending his spare time with friends, sparring, flying and joking around.   Loves playing pranks. Dislikes: Academic subjects, t

Images of Anselmi Wythreuil made using Tengr AI image generator Name: Anselmi Wythreuil Origin: Malvanian Appearance: Tall and thin to the point of gauntness.   Pale skin and grey eyes.   Long blue-black hair usually worn in an elaborate top-knot.   Dresses in traditional black silk robes most of the time.   Wears more practical garments when outdoors. Personality: Abrasive and stand-offish.   Intensely private.   His curt manner and frosty demeanour hide the heartache of a previous failed relationship.   Reluctant to show affection. Family: Rarely mentions his blood relatives.   Later marries Venkyt Ostbyrg after a long courtship. Abilities: Skilled sorcerer specialising in crystal theory.   Dedicated academic with great knowledge of many esoteric subjects. Strengths: Hard-working and loyal.   Devoted to his students, although he is often strict with them.   Impressive self-control and diligence. Weaknesses: Reluctant to form relationships on any level due to his past

Image of Venkyt Osbyrg made using Tengr AI image generator Name: Venkyt Ostbyrg Origin: Malvanian Appearance: Tall and thin.   Pale skin.   Long white hair and small neat goatee.   Wears traditional black silk robes most of the time.   Dresses in more practical garments when going on expeditions. Personality: Friendly, cheerful and optimistic.   Affectionate and open-minded. Family: Parents unknown.   Divorced.   Has one daughter, Valeska, with whom he has a troubled relationship. Abilities: Skilled sorcerer with good physical strength.   In-depth knowledge of history and geology. Strengths: Good social skills.   Positive outlook.   Extremely loyal and dedicated. Weaknesses: Takes risks with his personal safety, especially when going on expeditions. Likes: Teaching students, conducting research, going on archaeological expeditions. Dislikes: Prejudice and intolerance.   Cannot abide his ex-wife and avoids her whenever possible.