Children of the Desert Slideshow

By Xanxa Symanah

Video trailer for my collection of short stories titled "Children of the Desert"

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Favoured by the Gods

Character Profile: Polina Niniltova

By Xanxa Symanah
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Name: Polina Niniltova Origin: Mondian, Cyad Confederacy Polina has served several decades in the military. She keeps her dark hair in a buzz-cut, which makes her harsh facial features look even more severe. She has a mysterious past and a tendency to tell apocryphal anecdotes. Her stoical demeanour hides her playful nature.
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Character Profile: Kolyai Nagorski

By Xanxa Symanah
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  Name: Kolyai Nagorski Origin: Mondian, Cyad Confederacy Kolyai has served several decades in the military. He keeps his greying hair short and swept back. He can often be jaded and cynical but also has an underlying compassionate nature. He has vast experience which he puts to good use. He helps his younger colleagues to navigate the complexities of military service.
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Character Profile: Mordehkai Zhimski

By Xanxa Symanah
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 Mordehkai Zhimski in everyday duty uniform Mordehkai Zhimski in dress uniform Name: Mordehkai Krajov Zhimski Origin: Virian, Kerajan, but identifies as Mondian, Cyad Confederacy Appearance: Tall and slim build, pale skin, buzz-cut hair, wispy moustache that won’t grow properly.   Xe (non-binary pronoun) is a vyrgnykh, meaning intersexed/hermaphrodite, having both male and female physical attributes.   Xe cultivates the appearance and manner of a man.   For work, xe wears military uniform.   At leisure, xe wears non-descript tunics and trousers. Personality: An odd mix of deeply insecure and supremely confident.   Ambitious but rather directionless.   Guarded and intensely private, especially concerning xis vyrgnykh nature. Family: Unknown.   Orphaned.   Early years spent in an orphanage in the Kerajan Territories on Viria.   Targeted and taken by Cyad operatives due to xis Aureant powers being valued.   Brought up as a Cy...
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