The Immortal Renshai, page 57
DeShane (Dih-SHAYN): a captain of the guards
Eudora (Yoo-DOHR-uh): the late queen; Severin and Leondis’ mother (deceased)
Harlton (HAAR-uhl-tuhn): a captain of the guards
Horatiannon (Hohr-ay-shee-AH-nuhn): an ancient king (deceased)
Jahiran (Jah-HEER-ihn): the first Bard (deceased); initiated the bardic curse
Javonzir (Juh-VAHN-zeer): the king’s cousin and adviser
Larrin (LAAR-ihn): a captain of the guards
Leondis (Lee-AHN-dihs): the crown prince; second son of Cymion and Eudora
Linndar (LIHN-dahr): a previous bard; Darris’ mother (deceased)
Mar Lon (MAHR-LAHN): a previous bard in the age of King Sterrane (deceased)
Markanyin (Mahr-KAAN-yihn): the general of the army
Nellkoris (Nehl-KOHR-ihs): one of three lieutenants
Severin (SEH-vrihn): first son of Cymion and Eudora; previous heir to the throne (deceased)
Severin (SEH-vrihn): Leondis’ son; named for his deceased uncle
Tonaris (Toh-NAHR-ihs): a competent surgeon
Renshai
Alvida (Aal-VEE-duh): a young woman
Arsvid (AHRS-vihd): a man
Ashavir (AH-shuh-veer): a boy
Asmiri (Aaz-MEER-ee): a guardian of Prince Barrindar
Calistin the Bold (Kuh-LEES-tihn): Colbey’s father (deceased)
Calistin Ra-khirsson (Kuh-LEES-tihn): youngest son of Ra-khir and Kevral
Colbey Calistinsson (KUHL-bay): legendary immortal Renshai now living among the gods
Elbirine (Ehl-ber-EE-neh): a guardian of Princess Halika; trained with Kevral
Emmissonr (Ehm-ih-SAHN-er): a woman
Episte Rachesson (Eh-PIHS-teh): an orphan raised by Colbey; later killed by Colbey after being driven mad by chaos
Erlse (ERL-seh): a man
Gareth Lasirsson (GAAR-ihth): tested the worthiness of Ra-khir and Tae to sire Renshai; Kristel’s father
Falinir (FOWL-ihn-eer): a 16-year-old, male Renshai who has not yet passed the tests of manhood
Gaelina (Gay-ehl-EE-nah): Warradon’s girlfriend; Falinir’s crush
Gazzinal (GAAZ-ihn-ahl): a man
Gunnhar (GUHN-her): a guardian of Arturo (deceased)
Kevralyn Balmirsdatter (KEHV-ruh-lihn): Kevralyn Tainharsdatter’s namesake (deceased)
Kevralyn Tainharsdatter (KEHV-ruh-lihn): aka Kevral; Ra-khir’s wife; mother of Saviar, Subikahn, and Calistin (deceased)
Kwavirse (Kwah-VEER-seh): a man
Kristel Garethsdatter (KRIHS-tuhl): a previous guardian of Queen Matrinka
Kyndig (KAWN-dee): another name for Colbey Calistinsson; “Skilled One”
Kyntiri (Kawn-TEER-ee): a torke of Saviar and Subikahn
Mitrian Santagithisdatter (MIH-tree-ihn): foremother of the tribe of Tannin; Santagithi’s daughter (deceased)
Modrey (MOH-dray): forefather of the tribe of Modrey (deceased)
Navali (Nuh-VAWL-ee): a torke
Nirvina (Ner-VEE-nah): a torke of Saviar
Nisse Nelsdatter (NEE-seh): a previous guardian of Queen Matrinka
Pseubicon (SOO-bih-kahn): an ancient Renshai; half-barbarian by blood (deceased)
Rache Garnsson (RAAK-ee): forefather of the tribe of Rache; son of Mitrian (deceased)
Rache Kallmirsson (RAAK-ee): Rache Garnsson’s namesake; Episte’s father (deceased)
Randil (Raan-DEEL): father of Tarah and Tannin (deceased)
Ranilda Battlemad (Raan-HEEL-duh): Colbey’s mother (deceased)
Rantire Ulfinsdatter (Raan-TEER-ee): Griff’s bodyguard in Darris’ absence; a dedicated guardian
Raska “Ravn” Colbeysson (RAAS-kuh; RAY-vihn): only son of Colbey and Freya
Saviar Ra-khirsson (SAAV-ee-ahr): first son of Ra-khir and Kevral; Subikahn’s twin
Sitari (Sih-TAHR-ee): Calistin’s secret crush (deceased)
Subikahn Taesson (SOO-bih-kahn): only son of Tae and Kevral; Saviar’s twin
Sylva (SIHL-vuh): foremother of the tribe of Rache; an Erythanian; daughter of Arduwyn (deceased)
Tainhar (TAYN-hahr): Kevral’s father (deceased)
Talamir Edminsson (TAHL-uh-meer): a torke of Subikahn and his lover
Tanvard (TAAN-vayrd): a man
Tarah Randilsdatter (TAYR-uh): foremother of the tribe of Modrey; sister of Tannin (deceased)
Tannin Randilsson (TAAN-ihn): forefather of the tribe of Tannin; Tarah’s brother; Mitrian’s husband (deceased)
Thialnir Thrudazisson (Thee-AHL-neer): the chieftain
Trygg (TRIHG): a guardian of Arturo (deceased)
Tygbiar (TIHG-beer): a man; veteran warrior
Ulfin (OHL-fin): Rantire’s father (deceased)
Valira Elforsdatter (Vuh-LEER-uh): a young woman
Warradon (WOHR-aa-dahn): Gaelina’s boyfriend
Santagithians
Herwin (HER-wihn): King Griff’s stepfather
Mitrian (MIH-tree-ihn): Santagithi’s daughter (see Renshai) (deceased)
Santagithi (Saan-TAAG-ih-thiy): legendary general for whom the town was named; main strategist of the Great War (deceased)
Sutton (SUHT-ihn): general of the army; current leader
Mages of Myrcidë
Arinosta (Ayr-ih-NAHS-tuh): an elderly woman
Archille (Ahr-KEE-lee): a man
Blenford (BLEHN-fohrd): a man
Chestinar (CHEHS-tihn-ahr): a sickly man
Chymmerlee (KIHM-er-lee): a young woman
Dilphin (DIHL-fihn): a man
Eldebar (EHL-dih-bahr): older man
Giddion (GIHD-ee-ihn): a middle-aged man
Hevnard (HEHV-nahrd): a middle-aged man
Janecos (JAAN-ih-kohs): a middle-aged woman
Jeremilan (Jeh-rih-MIY-lehn): the leader
Lycros (LIY-krohs): a man
Netheron (NEH-t/her-ahn): a middle-aged man
Paultan (PAWL-tihn): a man
Roby (ROH-bee): an elder
Shadimar (SHAAD-ih-mahr): legendary Eastern Wizard who returned King Sterrane to his throne (deceased)
Valya (VAAL-yuh): an older woman
Ainsvillers
Burnold (Bern-OHLD): the blacksmith
Karruno (Kuh-ROO-noh): a farmer
Oscore (AHS-ker): the bartender
Keatovillers
Darby (DAAR-bee): Ra-khir’s squire
Keva (KEY-vuh): Darby’s younger sister
Tiega (Tee-AY-guh): Darby’s mother
Tiego (Tee-AY-goh): Tiega’s father
Corpa Schaullans (Twin Cities)
Broward (BROW-ahrd): a soldier; Varjerrah’s husband
Fitzmar (FIHTZ-mahr): an elderly soldier
Kentarial (Kehn-TAHR-ee-uhl): a silversmith turned soldier
Louisa (Loo-EEZ-uh): youngest of Broward and Varjerrah’s three daughters
Luka (LOO-kuh): youngest of Broward and Varjerrah’s children on a duplicate world; a boy
Rentari (Rehn-TAHR-ee): Kentarial’s doppelgänger on a duplicate world
Rowan (ROHW-ihn): a cooper
Semarat (SEHM-aa-raat): a soldier
Terrellis (Ter-EHL-ihs): a soldier
Varjerrah (Vahr-HEHR-uh): Broward’s wife
Fristians (Twin Cities)
Blenhardin (Blehn-HAHR-dihn): Blenhardius’ doppelgänger on a duplicate world
Blenhardius (Blehn-HAHR-dee-uhs): a young soldier; Hilda’s husband
Hilda (HIHL-duh): Blenhardius’ wife
Layamont (LAY-uh-mahnt): Leamond’s doppelgänger on a duplicate world
Leamond (LEE-uh-mahnd): a young soldier
Ultaer (UHL-tayr): a young soldier
Other Westlanders
Howall (HOW-ehl): Sheatonian. the guardsman (deceased)
Khalen (KAY-lihn): New Lovénian. a fabric-seller
Lenn (LEHN): Dunforder. owner and barkeeper of only inn
Nat (NAAT): a highwayman
The Savage: New Lovénian. a brawly (deceased)
EASTERNERS
Aditha (Uh-DEE-thuh): Evrehar’s wife
Alneezah (Aal-NEE-zuh): a castle maid
Alsrusett (Aal-RUHS-iht): one of Weile Kahn’s bodyguards (with Daxan)
Chayl (SHAYL): a follower of Weile Kahn; commander of Nighthawk sector
Curdeis (KER-tuhs): Weile Kahn’s brother (deceased)
Daxan (DIHK-suhn): one of Weile Kahn’s bodyguards (with Alsrusett)
Evrehar (EEV-rah-hahr): a soldier from Osporivat; Aditha’s husband
Halcone (Hehl-KAHN): high general of the Eastern armies
Jharik (ZHAHR-ihk): a soldier
Jeffrin (JEHF-rihn): an informant working for Weile Kahn
Kinya (KEHN-yuh): a long-time member of Weile Kahn’s organization
Leightar (LAY-tahr): a follower of Weile Kahn
Midonner (May-DAHN-er): previous king of Stalmize; high king of the Eastlands (deceased)
Nacoma (Nah-KAH-mah): a follower of Weile Kahn
Saydee (SAY-dee): a server at the Dancing Dog
Shavoor (Shah-VOOR): an informant working for Weile Kahn
Shaxcharal (SHAAKS-krawl): the last king of LaZar
Tae Kahn (TIY KAHN): the king of Stalmize; high king of the Eastlands; Weile Kahn’s only son
Tisharo (Tuh-SHAHR-oh): a con man working for Weile Kahn
Usyris (Yoo-SIY-ruhs): a follower of Weile Kahn; commander of Sparrowhawk sector
Weile Kahn (WAY-lee KAHN): Tae’s father; father of organized crime
NORTHERNERS
Alsmir (AALS-meer): AERI; captain of Aerin’s infantry
Andvari (Aand-VAHR-ee): NORDMIRIAN; warrior and diplomat
Avard (AAV-ahrd): AERI; a bartender in Aerin
Elgar (EHL-gahr): ERDAI; general of Erd’s army
Erik Leifsson (EH-rihk): NORDMIRIAN; captain of the Sea Dragon, a warship
Griselda (Gree-ZEHL-duh): AERI; a server in the tavern in Aerin
Mundilnarvi (Muhn-dill-NAHR-vee): NORDMIRIAN; Einherjar killed in the war against the Renshai
Olvaerr (OHL-eh-vayr): NORDMIRIAN; Valr Kirin’s son (deceased)
Olvirn (OHL-eh-veern): AERI; captain of Aerin’s cavalry
Sigurd (SEE-gerd): NORDMIRIAN; a soldier
Sivaird (SEE-vayrd): AERI; captain of Aerin’s archers
Tyrion (TEER-ee-ahn): ASCAI; an inner court guard of Pudar
Valr Kirin (Vawl-KEER-ihn): NORDMIRIAN; an ancient enemy of Colbey’s; Rache Kallmirsson’s blood brother (deceased)
Valr Magnus (Vawl-MAAG-nuhs): AERI; general of Aerin’s army; the best swordsman in the North
Verdondi Eriksson (Ver-DAHN-dee): NORDMIRIAN; Erik’s son
HEIMSTADERS
Bobbin (BAH-bihn): Mistri’s pet human
Dillion (DIHL-ee-yon): an alsona (deceased)
Firuz (Fuh-ROOZ): one of the Kjempemagiska (deceased)
Fallon (FOWL-ihn): a general of the alsona (deceased)
Floralyn (FLOHR-uh-lihn): a Kjempemagiska; Mistri’s aunt and Hortens’ sister
Hortens (HOHR-tehns): a Kjempemagiska; Mistri’s mother
Jaxon (JAAKS-uhn): an alsona (deceased)
Kalka (KOWL-kah): a general of the alsona (deceased)
Kentt (KENT): a Kjempemagiska; Mistri’s father
Mistri (MIHS-tree): a Kjempemagiska child; daughter of Kentt and Hortens; owner of Bobbin
ELVES
An’séarie (Aan-say-AH-ree): a female elf
Arak’bar Tulamii Dhor (Ahr-AHK-bahr Too-LAHM-ee-iy ZHOOR): eldest of the elves; aka He Who Has Forgotten His Name; aka Captain
Arith’tinir Khy-loh’Shinaris Bal-ishi Sjörmann’taé Or (Ahr-IHTH-tih-neer Kiy-loh-shihn-AHR-iss Baal-EE-shee Syohr-MAHN-tiy Ohr): Captain’s given name
Ar’min’taé (Ahr-MIHN-tay-yay): a male elf
Ath’erion (Aa-THEER-ee-ahn): a male elf
Captain: the common name for Arak’bar Tulamii Dhor
Chan’rék’ril Ar’temius Dal-ment’olian Mir’a Tam-möm’oly (Shawn-RAYK-rihl Ahr-TEEM-ee-uhs Dahl-mehnt-OH-lee-ahn MEER-uh Taam-MOHM-oh-lee): an artistic male elf who lost his soul to a spirit spider
Dh’arlo’mé’aftris’ter Te’meer Braylth’ryn Amareth Fel-Krin (ZHAHR-loh-may-aff-TRIHS-ter Tuh-MEER Brawl-THRIHN Ah-MAHR-ehth Fehl-KRIHN): former leader of the svartalf (deceased)
El-brinith (Ehl-BRIHN-ihth): a female elf with a good feel for magic
Eth’eel’ya (Ehth-EEL-yuh): a female elf
Ghy’rinith Ha-tarian Exar Myrintus Ashon’tae (Giy-RIHN-ihth Hah-TAAR-ee-ehn EHKS-ahr Muhr-IHN-tuhs Aash-ohn-TAY): a female elf healer
Hy’astorion Kev-telent Ar’pero-miay Nor Shal’ind’tay (Hiy-ehs-TOHR-ee-ahn Kehv-TEHL-ehnt Ahr-PAY-roh-miy-AY Nohr Shahl-ihnd-TAY): a male elf
Khy’barreth Y’vrintae Shabeerah El-borin Morbonos (Kiy-BAYR-ehth eev-RIHN-tiy Shah-BEER-ah EHL-boor-ihn Moor-BOH-nohs): a brain-damaged male elf
Ladori Ma’hellorian Naf-talis Ark Venarith Te (Lah-DOOR-ee Mah-hehl-OHR-ee-ahn Naaf-TAHL-ihs AHRK Vehn-AHR-ihth TEE): a female elf with a talent for locating magic
Myr-intha Tariash El’bar Kay Torrin’arka (Meer-IHN-thuh TAHR-ee-aash EHL-bahr KAY Tohr-ihn-AHRK-uh): a female elf healer
Shar’iss’ah (Shahr-ees-UH): a female elf
Tellurial Auzama Ka-hanath Shumanren Whir (Teh-LOOR-ee-uhl Aw-ZAH-mah Kaa-HAHN-ihth Shoo-MAHN-rehn Wer): a male elf
Tem’aree’ay Donnev’ra Amal-yah Krish-anda Mal-satorian (Teh-MAHR-ee-ay Dahn-EHV-er-uh Ah-MAAL-yah Kreesh-AAN-duh Maal-sah-TOOR-ee-uhn): a healer; King Griff’s junior wife (second)
OTHER OUTWORLD CREATURES
Ámáttr (AH-maht-ehr): aka Terrible; demon who is ruler of Illrhel, the eighth level of Hel
Andskoti (Aand-SKOH-tee): aka Adversary; donkey who is ruler of Málsneidaheim, the seventh level of Hel
Hrimgirmnir (Hrihm-GERM-neer): aka Rime-Hooded; giant who is ruler of Niflhel, the ninth level of Hel
Móthir (MOH-theer): aka Mother; ruler of Saklaussheimili, the first level of Hel
Ofriki (Oh-FREE-kee): aka Overbearing; ogre who is ruler of Fróthstathr, the fourth level of Hel
Ondetar (AHN-dih-tahr): an ancient demon
Sessgladr (SEHS-GLAAD-ehr): aka Full of Joy; ruler of Kynstathr, the second level of Hel
Sauthamathr (SAWTH-uh-maath-ehr): aka Shepherd (male); twin of Smalamanthr, co-ruler of Kvikindi, the third level of Hel
Senility Dotage: Hel’s house slave and bond maid who served her before the Ragnarok; now ruler of Ósnjallrstathr, the sixth level of Hel
Smalamanthr (SMAHL-uh-maan-thehr): aka Shepherd (female); twin of Sauthamathr, co-ruler of Kvikindi, the third level of Hel
Varthmathr (Vahrth-MAATH-ehr): aka Watcher, ruler of Hel, the fifth level of Hel
ANIMALS
Clydin (KLIY-dihn): Darby’s chestnut gelding
Frost Reaver: Colbey’s white stallion
Imorelda (Ih-mawr-EHL-duh): Tae’s silver tabby cat
Mior (Mee-OHR): Matrinka’s calico cat (deceased)
Silver Warrior: Ra-khir’s white stallion
Snow Stormer: Kedrin’s white stallion, replacement for the horse of the same name
GODS, WORLDS, & LEGENDARY OBJECTS
Northern
Aegir (AHJ-eer): Northern god of the sea; killed at the Ragnarok
Alfheim (AALF-hiym): the world of elves; destroyed during the Ragnarok
Asgard (AAS-gahrd): the world of the gods
Baldur (BAWL-der): Northern god of beauty and gentleness who rose from the dead after the Ragnarok
Beyla (BAY-luh): Frey’s human servant; wife of Byggvir
The Bifrost Bridge (BEE-frawst): the bridge between Asgard and man’s world
Bragi (BRAH-gee): Northern god of poetry; killed at the Ragnarok
Brysombolig (Brihs-uhm-BOH-leeg): Troublesome House; Loki’s long-abandoned citadel
Byggvir (BYOOG-veer): Frey’s human servant; husband of Beyla
Colbey Calistinsson (KUHL-bay): legendary immortal Renshai; blood-son of Thor and a mortal Renshai; husband of Freya
The Fenris Wolf (FEHN-rihs): the Great Wolf; the evil son of Loki; also called Fenrir; killed at the Ragnarok
Frey (FRAY): Northern god of rain, sunshine and fortune; father of the elves
Freya (FRAY-uh): Frey’s sister; Northern goddess of battle
Frigg (FRIHG): Odin’s wife; Northern goddess of fate
*Frothstathr (Frohth-STAAT-ehr): aka Place of Magic; the fourth level of Hel ruled by Ofriki (see Other Outworlders); the destination for the souls of all magical beings except gods and elves; ruled by a massive ogre with powers of his own
Geirönul (Gay-EER-awn-uhl): Spear-bearer; a Valkyrie
Gladsheim (GLAAD-shiym): “Place of Joy”; sanctuary of the gods
Göll (GAWL): Screaming; a Valkyrie
Hel (HEHL): Northern goddess of the cold underrealm for those who do not die in valorous combat; killed at the Ragnarok
Hel (HEHL): the underrealm once ruled by the goddess Hel
*Hel (HEHL): the fifth level of Hel ruled by Varthmathr (see Other Outworlders); the destination for the souls of average humans, including warriors who die of illness or age; ruled by a fierce humanoid who keeps them in line, it is the most similar to the original Hel
Heimdall (HIYM-dahl): Northern god of vigilance and father of mankind; killed at the Ragnarok
Herfjötur (Herf-YOH-tehr): Host Fetter; a Valkyrie
Hildr (HEELD): Warrior; a Valkyrie
Hlidskjalf (HLIHD-skyuhlf): Odin’s high seat from which he could survey the worlds
Hlökk (HLAWK): Shrieking; a Valkyrie
Hod (HAHD): Blind god, a son of Odin; returned with Baldur after the Ragnarok
Honir (HOH-neer): an indecisive god who survived the Ragnarok
Hrist (HRIHST): Shaker; a Valkyrie
Idunn (EE-duhn): Bragi’s wife; keeper of the golden apples of youth
Ìfing (IHF-ihng): river between Asgard and Jötunheim
*Illrhel (EEL-ehr-hehl): aka Hel for the Bad; the eighth level of Hel ruled by Ámáttr (see Other Outworlders); the destination for the souls of criminals; ruled by a cruel demon who enjoys torture and mayhem.
