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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Character Profile: Erian Barwegan

By Xanxa Symanah
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Name: Erian Barwegan Origin: Virian, Kerajan Appearance: Tall and thin build.   Pale skin and wavy medium-brown collar length hair.   For work, he wears standard black silk sorcerer’s robes.   At leisure, he prefers lounging robes or loose tunics and trousers. Personality: Friendly, helpful and resourceful.   Cheerful and optimistic. Family: Kerajan Virians. Abilities: Master Sorcerer and Journeyman Chronomage.   Language skills and good all-round knowledge of Fenian culture and politics. Strengths: Agile mind.   Good at reading people.   Can be extremely persuasive and enthusiastic. Weaknesses: Not physically strong.   Doubts his abilities at times. Unaccustomed to socialising. Likes: Academic studies, sorcerous studies, history, politics and languages. Dislikes: Conflicts of any sort.
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Character Profile: Vadila Pomorovska

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Name: Vadila Pomorovska Origin: Malvanian, but identifies as Mondian, Cyad Confederacy Appearance: Tall slender build.   Pale complexion and waist length black hair.   Has permanent black pigment around her eyes and on her lips, infused by sorcery.   Wears High Councillor’s black uniform for work and comfortable lounging robes when at leisure.   Always manages an effortlessly elegant appearance, even when in disguise or wearing bulky outdoor clothing. Personality: Secretive and reticent.   Cunning and devious.   Can give the impression of being friendly or flirtatious to gain social or tactical advantages when necessary.   Shows genuine friendship and loyalty towards her true friends. Family: Unknown Abilities: Highly skilled Master Sorceress, which she keeps secret.   Excels at academic and physical disciplines.   Good at martial arts and has reasonable competence in handling weapons. Strengths: Her sorcery skills, especially h...
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Character Profile: Mehmet Grorko

By Xanxa Symanah
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Image of Mehmet Grorko made using Tengr AI image generator Name: Mehmet Grorko (Holds the esteemed rank of Captain denoting his expertise as a martial arts practitioner and instructor) Origin: Varagan Appearance: Over seven spans tall.   Heavy muscular build.   Medium brown skin and dark eyes.   Facial piercings and tribal tattoos.   Long dark hair usually worn in a single braid.   Elaborate braided moustache and beard.   Wears utilitarian vest and leggings while teaching martial arts.   Goes naked in the desert.   Has a fondness for dressing in women’s clothing and wearing make-up when entertaining lovers and visiting nightclubs. Personality: In public and when teaching students, he maintains a tough, no-nonsense demeanour.   In private, he is warm, loving and caring.   Not afraid of showing his emotions. Family: Unknown.   Doesn’t talk about them. Abilities: Skilled and renowned martial arts instructor.   Good tac...
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