Virian Chronicles Slideshow

By Xanxa Symanah

Video trailer detailing my Virian Chronicles series of fantasy novels.  

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Character Profile: Anselmi Helvellyan

By Xanxa Symanah
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  Anselmi Helvellyan in grey everyday robes Anselmi Helvellyan in colourful Chronomage robes Name: Anselmi Helvellyan Origin: Malvanian Appearance: Tall and slim.   Pale complexion and pale grey eyes.   Long white hair.   Indeterminate age.   He usually wears plain grey robes for everyday tasks.   On some occasions, he will wear black silk robes or his multi-coloured Chronomage robes. Personality: Calm and considered.   Nurturing and caring. Family: The Helvellyan family of sorcerers.   Has a twin brother, Aklyzyt. Abilities: Master Sorcerer and Chronomage.   Skilled in advanced sorcery techniques and temporal manipulation techniques. Strengths: Good at reading people and encouraging them.   Has a vast knowledge of sorcery, history, politics and other important topics. Weaknesses: Can be too soft and indulgent at times.  
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Character Profile: Veedon Shanahan

By Xanxa Symanah
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Name: Veedon Shanahan Origin: Virian Veedon Shanahan is the older brother of Levene.   He is tall and thin, with long hair and a straggly beard.   He has a gloomy melancholic demeanour.   He rarely mixes with other people, preferring to stay in his basement playing music.
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Cultural Information: Gadjhim Varagans

By Xanxa Symanah
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There are four different and distinct cultures on Varathusia — Varahs, Gadjhim Varagans, Gypsy Varagans and Carpathians.   Because of this, it is more difficult to quantify and categorise them.   In bygone times, each civilisation kept to its own cultural traditions but in the modern era, the differences have become less obvious. Gadjhim Varagans The term gadjhi ( plural: gadjhim ) comes from the gypsy variants of Varagan language.   It means “outsider” or “foreigner”.   In this context, it is used to denote the difference between gypsy and non-gypsy Varagans. Physical Appearance : Most Varagans have medium brown complexions, dark hair and dark eyes.   They tend to be tall and heavy in build and they are fond of piercings, especially on the face.   They also go in for elaborate tattoos.   Varagans prefer very long hair in a variety of styles such as tails, braids or snakelocks.   Most males grow facial hair as soon as they are able to ...
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