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Poppy is nineteen years old and the newly ascended Primal of Life and Death. She possesses a kind temperament and struggles with her immense, unprecedented power. Her ascension triggers massive changes across the dimensions, placing a heavy burden of responsibility on her shoulders. She fights off dark mental intrusions while trying to protect her subjects.
Wife of Casteel Da'Neer
Daughter of Isbeth
Daughter of Ires
Sister of Millicent
Adopted Sister of Ian
Granddaughter of Seraphena Miriel
Intimately Bonded to Kieran Contou
Best Friend of Tawny
Target of Kolis
Casteel is the king of Atlantia and the newly elevated Deminyen Primal of Death. He possesses an intensely protective nature and a legendary impatience, especially regarding the safety of his loved ones. His battle skills and fierce loyalty make him a formidable leader, though his temper often creates friction with his allies.
Husband of Poppy Da'Neer
Son of Valyn Da'Neer
Son of Eloana
Brother of Malik
Lifelong Best Friend of Kieran Contou
Enemy of Kolis
Warily Connected to Attes
Kieran is a wolven and royal advisor who recently gained Primal status through a magical bond. He acts as a grounding force for his volatile friends, offering practical advice and steady support. His logical approach often puts him at odds with emotional decision-making, but his loyalty remains absolute.
Son of Jasper
Son of Kirha
Brother of Vonetta
Lifelong Best Friend of Casteel Da'Neer
Intimately Bonded to Poppy Da'Neer
Attracted to Helenea
Seraphena is the Queen of the Gods and the True Primal of Life. She shares physical similarities with her descendants and possesses a fiery, impatient temperament. She carries the weight of ancient choices designed to prevent cosmic destruction, operating from her divine domain while attempting to guide the new generation.
Kolis is the True Primal of Death and a malicious entity seeking absolute control over the dimensions. He uses psychological manipulation and illusions to torture his victims. His physical beauty hides severe moral corruption, and he demands total submission from those he pursues.
Enemy of Poppy Da'Neer
Enemy of Casteel Da'Neer
Enemy of Seraphena Miriel
Master of Callum
Worshipped by Lady Hawley
Attes is the ancient God of War and Accord. He possesses a confident swagger and physically resembles members of the Atlantian royal family. He holds deep knowledge regarding divine ailments and ancient magic, offering his expertise to help stabilize a volatile situation.
Reaver is a shape-shifting dragon who acts as a loyal guardian to the royal family. Despite being thousands of years old, he maintains the attitude of a sarcastic teenager. He frequently travels between different dimensions to gather information and deliver messages for the gods.
Ally of Casteel Da'Neer
Protector of Poppy Da'Neer
Subordinate to Seraphena Miriel
Childhood Friend of Jadis
Delano is a fast wolven dedicated to protecting the new queen. He displays pure affection and unhesitating loyalty toward his chosen leaders. He carries the grief of losing his sister to a previous tyrant, driving his commitment to the current administration.
Sworn Protector of Poppy Da'Neer
Ally of Malik
Subordinate to Casteel Da'Neer
Isbeth is the former Blood Queen of Solis who imposed a brutal regime upon the human population. She operated with extreme cruelty, hoarding resources and tormenting her enemies. Her past actions continually haunt the current rulers as they attempt to dismantle her oppressive systems.
Valyn is the former king of Atlantia and a seasoned military commander. He steps in to manage troop movements and border security while his son deals with magical crises. He approaches warfare with practical strategy and maintains a vast network of informants.
Father of Casteel Da'Neer
Husband of Eloana
Father of Malik
Father-in-law of Poppy Da'Neer
Malik is an Atlantian royal who previously spent time as a captive of enemy forces. He assists the current administration by investigating suspicious deaths and coordinating local security. He carries physical and mental scars from his imprisonment.
Brother of Casteel Da'Neer
Son of Valyn Da'Neer
Son of Eloana
Romantic Interest of Millicent
Emil is an Atlantian fighter who provides physical support and intelligence gathering for the crown. He possesses a cheerful, physically affectionate nature that occasionally provokes jealousy in others. He investigates strange disturbances in wealthy neighborhoods.
Friend of Casteel Da'Neer
Friend of Poppy Da'Neer
Holland is an ancient deity known as a Fate. He strictly observes the balance of the universe, refusing to directly alter the course of history or save mortal lives. He uses his magic to transport others and enforce divine neutrality.
Magical Restrictor of Poppy Da'Neer
Associate of Lirian
Aydun is a Fate who monitors the actions of powerful individuals. He uses abrasive language and tests the emotional limits of those he observes. He possesses a massive appetite for mortal food, frequently raiding royal pantries for cheese and chocolate.
Antagonizer of Casteel Da'Neer
Associate of Holland
Tawny is a mortal woman who was resurrected following a fatal injury. She maintains her witty, irreverent personality despite physical changes brought on by her return from death. She offers emotional grounding to her highly powerful friends.
Best Friend of Poppy Da'Neer
Millicent is a Revenant and an elite fighter with a complex family history. She spends her time tracking down dangerous fugitives across the continent. She operates independently and shows little interest in conventional royal politics.
Daughter of Isbeth
Daughter of Ires
Sister of Poppy Da'Neer
Romantic Interest of Malik
Jadis is a young dragon who encased herself in rock to escape brutal torture. She carries severe physical scarring from her captivity. She requires significant magical intervention to wake from her protective slumber.
Helenea is a military general who advocates for progressive political systems, including democratic voting. She investigates rebel factions and works to establish fair trials for former enemies. Her modern ideas challenge traditional royal authority.
Romantic Interest of Kieran Contou
Subordinate to Casteel Da'Neer
Ires is a powerful deity who spent years in captivity before being rescued. He was forced into traumatic situations by a cruel queen, resulting in an estranged relationship with his descendants. He currently resides in a distant divine location to heal.
Son of Seraphena Miriel
Son of Nyktos
Twin Brother of Malec
Father of Poppy Da'Neer
Father of Millicent
Former Captive of Isbeth
Malec is a deity and twin brother to Ires. He spent centuries entombed due to the complex political decisions of his parents. He is currently recovering from recent physical attacks in a secure, divine location.
Son of Seraphena Miriel
Son of Nyktos
Twin Brother of Ires
Nyktos is the Primal of Death and the ruler of the divine pantheon. He made a vow long ago to prevent a cosmic prophecy from coming to pass. He takes his duties regarding mortality and the afterlife seriously, wearing the names of the fallen upon his skin.
Consort of Seraphena Miriel
Father of Ires
Father of Malec
Grandfather of Poppy Da'Neer
Lirian is a Fate who observes the timeline without intervening. He possesses a short temper and frequently bickers with his fellow observers. He uses cryptic language to justify his passive approach to cosmic disasters.
Associate of Holland
Associate of Thorne
Enemy of Poppy Da'Neer
Thorne is a Fate who monitors inter-dimensional travel. He openly expresses attraction to powerful figures and occasionally makes secretive deals that skirt the edges of divine neutrality. He controls the magical wards protecting ancient locations.
Associate of Poppy Da'Neer
Associate of Lirian
Lady Hawley is an elite member of society who hoards blood and wealth. She pledges absolute loyalty to ancient, destructive powers and openly mocks the new administration. She decorates her home with obscene displays of stolen riches.
Lord Hawley is a wealthy aristocrat who participated in ordering horrific rituals against the mortal population. He enjoys immense privilege while actively working against the safety of the general public.
Husband of Lady Hawley
Worshipper of Kolis
Callum is a golden-haired immortal who serves as a high-ranking henchman. He lost his soul long ago, leaving him emotionally barren and completely subservient to darker forces. He operates as a dangerous agent across the continent.
Subordinate to Kolis
Associate of Isbeth
Jasper is a wise, senior wolven who provides guidance during times of extreme crisis. He possesses deep insight into cosmic prophecies and recognizes the necessity of destruction for eventual renewal. He anchors his family through turbulent times.
Kirha is a wise and respected wolven mother. She helps guide her community and supports her family members who serve the royal administration.
Vonetta is an outspoken wolven fighter. She supports her brother and the royal administration, ready to defend her kingdom against rising magical threats.
Ian is a mortal who grew up alongside his adopted sister before being turned into an Ascended. He actively resists the cruel practices of his kind, choosing to consume animal blood rather than harm humans.
Adopted Brother of Poppy Da'Neer
Adopted Son of Leopold Balfour
Adopted Son of Coralena Balfour
Leopold is an adoptive parent who attempted to smuggle his family out of a dangerous kingdom. He showed immense kindness to the children under his care before their tragic separation.
Husband of Coralena Balfour
Adoptive Father of Poppy Da'Neer
Adoptive Father of Ian
Coralena is an adoptive mother who tried to save her children from a cruel regime. She demonstrated bravery in the face of terrifying odds during a sudden attack.
Wife of Leopold Balfour
Adoptive Mother of Poppy Da'Neer
Adoptive Mother of Ian
Nektas is the first sentient dragon created by the ancient deities. He acts as a guardian and advisor in the divine dimension, offering historical context to the current magical crisis.
Father of Jadis
Protector of Ires
Thad is a shape-shifting dragon who engages in fierce aerial combat. He sustains severe injuries while burning down enemy forces but possesses rapid healing capabilities.
Ally of Valyn Da'Neer
Hisa is the commander of the local guard forces. She manages city security and investigates bizarre crime scenes, working closely with the royal administration to maintain order.
Subordinate to Casteel Da'Neer
Eloana is the Queen of Atlantia who previously ruled alongside her husband. She possesses a deep love for her children and manages the political shifts of a kingdom in transition.
Wife of Valyn Da'Neer
Mother of Casteel Da'Neer
Mother of Malik