The Virian Chronicler

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...

Worship of Baejaal, the God of Lost Causes, is the last resort for the desperate and the despairing.   There has not been any priestly Order dedicated to him since ancient times. In bygone eras, Baejaal was designated as the God of Dreams.   Dreams were believed to be a subconscious form of prayer.   The ancient Order of Baejaal was dedicated to sleep studies, deep trance meditation and the interpretation of dreams.   Little is known about this Order due to it being disbanded so long ago.   Any written records kept by the adherent priests and priestesses were lost or destroyed, along with any books and scrolls of scripture. People also used to pray to Baejaal when they were awake, requesting him to grant their dearest wishes.   He would always answer those prayers, even when he refused to give people what they wished for. On one occasion, he left a prayer unanswered.   The other deities scorned him and declared him an outcast.   His ...

  Name: Lord Ignacio Ingrao Origin: Varathusian, later became Carpathian Appearance: Tall and skeletally thin.   Paler skin than most Carpathians.   Silvery grey shoulder-length hair which has a tendency to stick out at crazy angles.   He favours bright clashing colours and will sometimes wear women’s dresses.   Elderly, probably in late seventies or early eighties. Personality: Loud and brazen, can come over as obnoxious at times.   Loves telling scandalous anecdotes and dirty jokes.   He is also very generous and accepting of people’s quirks.   Believes in treating people equally and giving everyone a chance. Family: In his grandfather’s time, they were ordinary Varahs, but his grandfather insinuated himself into a Carpathian family and became Carpathian.   Ignacio has a wife and several children, now adults with their own families.   Not a large family by Carpathian standards but their links with outsiders make them a formid...

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: ...

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, teachers and other...

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 heartbreak...

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.