Virian Chronicles Slideshow

By Xanxa Symanah

Video trailer detailing my Virian Chronicles series of fantasy novels.  

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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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Character Profile: Vanlose Ardglass

By Xanxa Symanah
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Name: Vanlose Ardglass Origin: Virian Vanlose Ardglass is the eldest son of Maureen Ardglass.   He has the typical Virian appearance of stocky build, dark hair and pale complexion.   He works with his brother Sam as a window-cleaner and general labourer.   He has a cheerful friendly disposition.   He is hard-working, helpful and protective towards his family and friends.  
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Silent Order of Thieves

By Xanxa Symanah
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This loose conglomeration of thieves and confidence tricksters originated on Malvania, in the border cities.   The earliest chapters of the Order came together to help each other evade the Law Authorities and continue their dubious activities unmolested.   They began by sharing information on the duties and movements of Law Enforcement Officers and broadened their remit to protect vulnerable young thieves and teach them how to improve their larcenous skills.     The nominal head of the Order is known only by the title Condotyr, an ancient High Malvanian term meaning leader.   There is little in the way of actual organisational structure.   The Condotyr gives his or her favourites the title Istvangyr, an ancient High Malvanian term meaning enforcer.   Most of them are like schoolyard or parade ground bullies, issuing orders and taking a percentage of what the ordinary members earn from plying their dubious trades. The ordinary thieves ar...
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