Introduction
For those of us who moderate on this site, we are of the firm belief that players should be able to achieve just about anything they make a goal as long as they put in the hard effort to achieve it. In Atinaw, this rings especially true for status and rank. Players who display consistent activity and create interesting plots may slowly move up the ranks of any faction they decide to join, going so far as to become the King or Queen if they so desire and put in the effort to achieve it.
Players are encouraged to think hard about if they want these ranks or not, though. Specific ranks can entirely bind a player's character to Atinaw. Becoming King or Queen means you can't go gallivanting off on adventures. If one does wish to travel, there are rules and security measures that need to be put in place, and extreme dangers to one's life if not properly taken. The leaders of the Knight Orders are expected to either stay within Atinaw or be at war with their enemies, there's no time to go sightseeing and potentially leave the borders of an entire country open to attack. These ranks come with rewards and prestige, but players should think very carefully about if they or their character wants to remain in Atinaw for the rest of their life (special circumstance notwithstanding).
Until a player does achieve such rank though, the following are the NPCs currently holding the most important titles within Atinaw.
Her Royal Majesty
Luteria Rutheesee-Sil
Race: Half Siltori, Half Human(Avialae?)
Date of Birth: 25th of Searing, Year Unknown, Age Unkown
Title: Her Majesty, Queen of Atinaw.
Details: Not much is known about the queen other than her beauty and nigh unspeakable grace. She's often claimed that her race is half Siltori, but she's never said much about what the other half is, most have come to assume human. Since it doesn't really show in her appearance, there have been whispers calling her Half Avialae instead. Regardless, it's the Siltori that shows the most, displaying proudly in her name and her actions. While often very proud, a trait many have resigned to coming with the territory, she is by no means a bad leader. She's completely ascribed herself to the belief of the Old Ones even if she's never gone public with which Old One she swore herself too (a practice that's odd but isn't rare, especially in recent years). She gained her queenship not long after slaying an exceptionally dangerous hollow dragon which had been harassing the lands of many Finla at the time, leading to her being favored for the position. She's held it for roughly 10 years and still, no one has been able to figure out her actual age. Luteria herself is a radiant woman who shows no signs of scaring or dying, and as such, shows no signs of losing the throne anytime soon.
Finla of the 8 Clans
Saregin Vidhunn
Name: Saregin Vidhunn
Race: Human
Date of Birth: 80th of Glade, 79th Year, Age of Steel
Title: Finla of Clan Myaldar
Details: In spite of her age, Saregin has only recently become the Finla of her Clan. She wasn't the obvious choice for the leader of her family, but after a couple of unfortunate events, things ended up falling into place. It started with the deaths of all her siblings, which was fine as she still had cousins and other members of the family. But one by one, each member either said they didn't want the position or something happened that kept them from taking the position. No one was quite sure if it was Saregin or something acting on behalf of Saregin, but eventually, the position passed to her and after that the unfortunate events stopped altogether. While not the first choice of her family, she ended up being a spectacular one as she's already done wonders for the clan in her short time as the leader. She's enthusiastic and bright, which is more than many other people can say about their Finla.
Race: Human
Date of Birth: 80th of Glade, 79th Year, Age of Steel
Title: Finla of Clan Myaldar
Details: In spite of her age, Saregin has only recently become the Finla of her Clan. She wasn't the obvious choice for the leader of her family, but after a couple of unfortunate events, things ended up falling into place. It started with the deaths of all her siblings, which was fine as she still had cousins and other members of the family. But one by one, each member either said they didn't want the position or something happened that kept them from taking the position. No one was quite sure if it was Saregin or something acting on behalf of Saregin, but eventually, the position passed to her and after that the unfortunate events stopped altogether. While not the first choice of her family, she ended up being a spectacular one as she's already done wonders for the clan in her short time as the leader. She's enthusiastic and bright, which is more than many other people can say about their Finla.
Dalorie Hallbjorn
Name: Dalorie Hallbjorn
Race: Human
Date of Birth: 48th of Glade, 83rd Year, Age of Stell
Title: Finla of Clan Hopsfel
Details: Dalorie became Finla at an exceptionally young age due to the traditions of the family. Hallbjorn has always had a female leader, the matron of the family, and that matron usually only has one daughter or granddaughter. This daughter or granddaughter is the heir. Dalorie became the unfortunate victim of tradition when her grandmother died early. Only ten at the time, she was pushed into the position of Finla thanks to her family and no one really helped her with her new position. A lot of people sought to use her and a lot of them got away with it. Because of that Dalorie didn't grow up a very happy person even if she did grow up looking like she was fit for her role. Strong, fierce, a beautiful amazon of a woman, but with the aura of depression itself given mortal flesh. Few people want to spend extended periods of time around her. And with good reason.
Race: Human
Date of Birth: 48th of Glade, 83rd Year, Age of Stell
Title: Finla of Clan Hopsfel
Details: Dalorie became Finla at an exceptionally young age due to the traditions of the family. Hallbjorn has always had a female leader, the matron of the family, and that matron usually only has one daughter or granddaughter. This daughter or granddaughter is the heir. Dalorie became the unfortunate victim of tradition when her grandmother died early. Only ten at the time, she was pushed into the position of Finla thanks to her family and no one really helped her with her new position. A lot of people sought to use her and a lot of them got away with it. Because of that Dalorie didn't grow up a very happy person even if she did grow up looking like she was fit for her role. Strong, fierce, a beautiful amazon of a woman, but with the aura of depression itself given mortal flesh. Few people want to spend extended periods of time around her. And with good reason.
Seriel Asmund
Name: Seriel Asmund
Race: Half Human, Half Hytori
Date of Birth: 6th of Frost, Year 70, Age of Steel
Title: Finla of Clan Raellon
Details: There was never any question as to if Seriel would become the heir of his family or not. Born in the late hours when the world was cold and fierce, he glowed with all the eminence and radiant grace of someone whose mother had been a Hytori. The partnership between his parents had been a true marriage, one they claimed was destined and filled with love. Such a relationship was rare, and the children of the Clan definitely benefited from it in a lot of ways. Seriel in particular. He was born with a knack for magic his peers didn't have and over time easily outpaced them to the point it stopped being a question of if he would end up the heir or not. The question slowly turned into when he'd finally hit his limit and face a magical challenge he couldn't yet conquer. He still hasn't yet. Despite the Scholia Arcana having the largest foothold in Clan Raellon, Seriel himself disregards them with a level of pompous flippancy that many a Hytori has regarded those they view as 'less'. This causes some issues and tension, but Seriel doesn't seem to care, and the Scholia Arcana's substantial lack of a foothold in Atinaw proper doesn't really bode well for them trying anything.
While he was a part of a number of partnership contracts prior, in the 91st year in the Age of Steel he entered a true marriage with a pleasant human woman. She tends to avoid the public eye so not as much is known about here.
Race: Half Human, Half Hytori
Date of Birth: 6th of Frost, Year 70, Age of Steel
Title: Finla of Clan Raellon
Details: There was never any question as to if Seriel would become the heir of his family or not. Born in the late hours when the world was cold and fierce, he glowed with all the eminence and radiant grace of someone whose mother had been a Hytori. The partnership between his parents had been a true marriage, one they claimed was destined and filled with love. Such a relationship was rare, and the children of the Clan definitely benefited from it in a lot of ways. Seriel in particular. He was born with a knack for magic his peers didn't have and over time easily outpaced them to the point it stopped being a question of if he would end up the heir or not. The question slowly turned into when he'd finally hit his limit and face a magical challenge he couldn't yet conquer. He still hasn't yet. Despite the Scholia Arcana having the largest foothold in Clan Raellon, Seriel himself disregards them with a level of pompous flippancy that many a Hytori has regarded those they view as 'less'. This causes some issues and tension, but Seriel doesn't seem to care, and the Scholia Arcana's substantial lack of a foothold in Atinaw proper doesn't really bode well for them trying anything.
While he was a part of a number of partnership contracts prior, in the 91st year in the Age of Steel he entered a true marriage with a pleasant human woman. She tends to avoid the public eye so not as much is known about here.
Adelguth Iulide
Name: Adelguth Iulide
Race: Half Human, Half Jastai
Date of Birth: 85th of Ash, Year 66, Age of Steel
Title: Finla of Clan Loregard
Details: Adelguth was born into the early part of the conflict between the Imperium and the rest of the world thanks to their expansion. Adelguth saw the way that the world around him got destroyed and broken. Like his Jastai ancestors, he took this as a challenge to defeat every enemy who dared stand in his way or die in a blaze of glory. Adelguth earned the title of heir by being the most outstanding out of all his siblings. He fought as hard as he could growing up. Enlisting to fight as soon as he was allowed to legally. Admittedly, he enlisted as a member of the Vikinger. He didn't want to be a Knight, didn't want to give up his family, and that decision paid off since when it came time to pick an heir he was the only one who hadn't joined the Knights and defaulted to becoming heir and by extension Finla. Even in his older age, he's still a ferocious monster of a man.
Race: Half Human, Half Jastai
Date of Birth: 85th of Ash, Year 66, Age of Steel
Title: Finla of Clan Loregard
Details: Adelguth was born into the early part of the conflict between the Imperium and the rest of the world thanks to their expansion. Adelguth saw the way that the world around him got destroyed and broken. Like his Jastai ancestors, he took this as a challenge to defeat every enemy who dared stand in his way or die in a blaze of glory. Adelguth earned the title of heir by being the most outstanding out of all his siblings. He fought as hard as he could growing up. Enlisting to fight as soon as he was allowed to legally. Admittedly, he enlisted as a member of the Vikinger. He didn't want to be a Knight, didn't want to give up his family, and that decision paid off since when it came time to pick an heir he was the only one who hadn't joined the Knights and defaulted to becoming heir and by extension Finla. Even in his older age, he's still a ferocious monster of a man.
Havel Forni
Name: Havel Forni
Race: Human
Date of Birth: 21st of Glad, Year 73, Age of Steel
Title: Finla of Clan Yzranor
Details: Not much is known about Havel, the current reigning Finla of Yzranor. While this is nothing new for the Forni family, Havel takes the idea of stealth to a whole new level. Where the family has always been associated with stealth the other Finla often at least know something about Yzranor's Finla. The same cannot be said for Havel and his fellow Finla. The only one who really knows all that much about him is the current Queen. The most anyone else can say is that he seems to have a steadfast loyalty to her and gets along with Loregaurd as well as the two Clans always have. People seem to be convinced that Adelguth knows something about Havel, but nothing has exactly come to light regarding Havel or the nature of the relationships between the two current Finla.
Race: Human
Date of Birth: 21st of Glad, Year 73, Age of Steel
Title: Finla of Clan Yzranor
Details: Not much is known about Havel, the current reigning Finla of Yzranor. While this is nothing new for the Forni family, Havel takes the idea of stealth to a whole new level. Where the family has always been associated with stealth the other Finla often at least know something about Yzranor's Finla. The same cannot be said for Havel and his fellow Finla. The only one who really knows all that much about him is the current Queen. The most anyone else can say is that he seems to have a steadfast loyalty to her and gets along with Loregaurd as well as the two Clans always have. People seem to be convinced that Adelguth knows something about Havel, but nothing has exactly come to light regarding Havel or the nature of the relationships between the two current Finla.
Miralie Ingifast
Name: Miralie Ingifast
Race: Human(?)
Date of Birth: 40th of Frost, Year 95, Age of Steel
Title: Finla of Clan Threndos
Details: No one is certain as to how the very young Miralie managed to gain her title. There are plenty of older family members, ones that many people see as being more competent than Miralie herself. This has led to a lot of raised questions about Miralie, who doesn't look like she's completely human despite both of her human parents being one of the few married pairs in the realm. The questions only seem to escalate when people take a serious look at the insane amounts of land that Miralie owns. While it's traditional for those of the Ingifast family to own the lands of Threndos and act a bit like managers and plantation owners, most of the time this land is spread through various members of the family. It typically isn't all concentrated in the hands of a single family member, even when that family member is the Finla, which makes Miralie all the bigger of a mystery. So far no one has been able to crack this particular secret and Miralie herself acts like she's oblivious. Or maybe she genuinely is. Who can really tell at this point?
Race: Human(?)
Date of Birth: 40th of Frost, Year 95, Age of Steel
Title: Finla of Clan Threndos
Details: No one is certain as to how the very young Miralie managed to gain her title. There are plenty of older family members, ones that many people see as being more competent than Miralie herself. This has led to a lot of raised questions about Miralie, who doesn't look like she's completely human despite both of her human parents being one of the few married pairs in the realm. The questions only seem to escalate when people take a serious look at the insane amounts of land that Miralie owns. While it's traditional for those of the Ingifast family to own the lands of Threndos and act a bit like managers and plantation owners, most of the time this land is spread through various members of the family. It typically isn't all concentrated in the hands of a single family member, even when that family member is the Finla, which makes Miralie all the bigger of a mystery. So far no one has been able to crack this particular secret and Miralie herself acts like she's oblivious. Or maybe she genuinely is. Who can really tell at this point?
Ulthsees Geirleif
Name: Ulthsees Geirleif
Race: Human
Date of Birth: 39th of Ash, Year 62, Age of Steel
Title: Finla of Clan Kamdin
Details: Ulthsees gained his title at a young age due to seemingly unprecedented skills when it came to multiple art forms. Painting, singing, carving, weaving, and the skill he's currently most known for, jewelry crafting. As a child he took an interest in the art thanks the amount of time he spent in and near the mine. Ulthsees was originally a mistake, and because of that, his mother who wasn't a member of the Geirleif family ended up being saddled with him. His mother worked the mines all day to provide for the two of them, seeing as she wasn't a member of any kinship. This is where his talent was discovered. He took the imperfect gemstones no one wanted and made them into breathtaking beauties. The Geirleif family noticed when he started to sell the pieces at age 15 to provide for himself and his mother. The current Finla saw this and upon realizing the child was a bastard, elevated him up to the status of a proper Geirleif and began to personally educate him in other crafts. Ulthsees took to it naturally and it wasn't long before he was made heir. He's strongly compassionate and made sure to provide for his kinless mother up until she met her end at which point his attention focused on providing help and housing for the kinless at large, which seems to be the current pet project of the family.
Race: Human
Date of Birth: 39th of Ash, Year 62, Age of Steel
Title: Finla of Clan Kamdin
Details: Ulthsees gained his title at a young age due to seemingly unprecedented skills when it came to multiple art forms. Painting, singing, carving, weaving, and the skill he's currently most known for, jewelry crafting. As a child he took an interest in the art thanks the amount of time he spent in and near the mine. Ulthsees was originally a mistake, and because of that, his mother who wasn't a member of the Geirleif family ended up being saddled with him. His mother worked the mines all day to provide for the two of them, seeing as she wasn't a member of any kinship. This is where his talent was discovered. He took the imperfect gemstones no one wanted and made them into breathtaking beauties. The Geirleif family noticed when he started to sell the pieces at age 15 to provide for himself and his mother. The current Finla saw this and upon realizing the child was a bastard, elevated him up to the status of a proper Geirleif and began to personally educate him in other crafts. Ulthsees took to it naturally and it wasn't long before he was made heir. He's strongly compassionate and made sure to provide for his kinless mother up until she met her end at which point his attention focused on providing help and housing for the kinless at large, which seems to be the current pet project of the family.
Taldee Slodi
Name: Taldee Slodi
Race: Awoken (Homunculus)
Date of Birth: 85th of Glade, Year 74, Age of Steel
Title: Finla of Clan Grimholdt
Details: Taldee is a simple person that prefers not to interact with the world at large. They require only three things in life. Fish, a boat, and to not be called by a gender. Taldee was created by the last heir of Slodi when she was starting to hit her twilight years. She never had children because the thought of giving birth scared her, but she also didn't want to leave the house of Slodi in the hands of any of the current living members of the family because the majority of which were exceptionally lazy. Fortunately, Taldee's 'mother' had access to Alchemy and spent a couple long years learning how to create Taldee. The rest of their mother's time on earth was spent teaching Taldee everything she'd known and then leaving Taldee in charge. Taldee grew up a very meticulous and industrial creature because of this. They keep things running at a constant rate and made sure all of their other family members aren't acting like lazy bags of bones. Lazing about is immediately an excuse for Taldee to leave fish guts in your bedding, regardless of your rank in society. They are currently trying to decide if they should pick one of their human family members as their heir or if they should create another Awoken. Thankfully, there's plenty of time to decide since they were designed in such a way they shouldn't die or reach Maddening any time soon.
Race: Awoken (Homunculus)
Date of Birth: 85th of Glade, Year 74, Age of Steel
Title: Finla of Clan Grimholdt
Details: Taldee is a simple person that prefers not to interact with the world at large. They require only three things in life. Fish, a boat, and to not be called by a gender. Taldee was created by the last heir of Slodi when she was starting to hit her twilight years. She never had children because the thought of giving birth scared her, but she also didn't want to leave the house of Slodi in the hands of any of the current living members of the family because the majority of which were exceptionally lazy. Fortunately, Taldee's 'mother' had access to Alchemy and spent a couple long years learning how to create Taldee. The rest of their mother's time on earth was spent teaching Taldee everything she'd known and then leaving Taldee in charge. Taldee grew up a very meticulous and industrial creature because of this. They keep things running at a constant rate and made sure all of their other family members aren't acting like lazy bags of bones. Lazing about is immediately an excuse for Taldee to leave fish guts in your bedding, regardless of your rank in society. They are currently trying to decide if they should pick one of their human family members as their heir or if they should create another Awoken. Thankfully, there's plenty of time to decide since they were designed in such a way they shouldn't die or reach Maddening any time soon.
The Knighthood
Junchi Nashakii
Name: Junchi Nashakii
Race: Avialae (Synnekar)
Date of Birth: 70th of Frost, Year 49, Age of Steel
Title: Arc Marinthal (Order of Seafall)
Details: Junchi is an interesting topic of conversation for many of the people of Atinaw. Not because he's an Avialae. People couldn't care less about race. What causes a commotion is the strange relationship he seems to share with the Queen. It's obvious upon first glance that the two share of Bond of some kind. However, how deep this bond goes and the nature of this bond is entirely unknown to the majority of the population. Junchi has been the Arc Marinthal for a very, very long time. A lot of people trust him and his judgments since he's never steered the flee wrong in the past. However, when the Queen first arrived he seemed to greet her with a sense of familiarity that was, as described by onlookers, 'quickly quashed in a panic and a fake neutrality was created'. This has led a lot of people to questioning their relationship and the nature of it, fearing what it could bring about. There's been a lot of genuine fear spoken of in reference to them possibly having a romantic relationship. The fear for this coming from the punishment this could insight from the Old Ones.
Race: Avialae (Synnekar)
Date of Birth: 70th of Frost, Year 49, Age of Steel
Title: Arc Marinthal (Order of Seafall)
Details: Junchi is an interesting topic of conversation for many of the people of Atinaw. Not because he's an Avialae. People couldn't care less about race. What causes a commotion is the strange relationship he seems to share with the Queen. It's obvious upon first glance that the two share of Bond of some kind. However, how deep this bond goes and the nature of this bond is entirely unknown to the majority of the population. Junchi has been the Arc Marinthal for a very, very long time. A lot of people trust him and his judgments since he's never steered the flee wrong in the past. However, when the Queen first arrived he seemed to greet her with a sense of familiarity that was, as described by onlookers, 'quickly quashed in a panic and a fake neutrality was created'. This has led a lot of people to questioning their relationship and the nature of it, fearing what it could bring about. There's been a lot of genuine fear spoken of in reference to them possibly having a romantic relationship. The fear for this coming from the punishment this could insight from the Old Ones.
Yxalveer Wolfe
Name: Yxalveer Wolfe
Race: Rathari Neoalt (Animal Unknown)
Date of Birth: 86th of Frost, Year Unknown, Age of Steel
Title: Vaxelse (Order of the Dragon)
Details: Not much is known about Yxalveer, including exactly what kind of creature he is. While he has distinctly animal features like ever other Neoalt, exactly what he is quickly becomes unclear for a number of reasons. All anyone's been able to identify is the fact he might be related to dragons, mostly thanks to the shape and makeup of his wings. Other than that, Yxalveer is a mystery. Even his last name remains off the records, if he even so much as has one. Most people have just given him the nickname of Wolfe due to the fact he protects the members of his Order with the ferocity, leadership, and grace of a wolf. He acts very bitterly and ferocious. In particular, he despises most Gelarians. Those who don't express direct remorse for the action of the country are quick to earn his ire if not his attack. That being said, he won't hold those he believes to be innocents accountable, expressing remorse for those who were unwillingly drafted or innocent citizens who might get dragged into the fighting. There are whispers that he's so embittered because he lost his family when the fighting with the Imperium first started, which is what led to him joining his Order and excelling at it.
Race: Rathari Neoalt (Animal Unknown)
Date of Birth: 86th of Frost, Year Unknown, Age of Steel
Title: Vaxelse (Order of the Dragon)
Details: Not much is known about Yxalveer, including exactly what kind of creature he is. While he has distinctly animal features like ever other Neoalt, exactly what he is quickly becomes unclear for a number of reasons. All anyone's been able to identify is the fact he might be related to dragons, mostly thanks to the shape and makeup of his wings. Other than that, Yxalveer is a mystery. Even his last name remains off the records, if he even so much as has one. Most people have just given him the nickname of Wolfe due to the fact he protects the members of his Order with the ferocity, leadership, and grace of a wolf. He acts very bitterly and ferocious. In particular, he despises most Gelarians. Those who don't express direct remorse for the action of the country are quick to earn his ire if not his attack. That being said, he won't hold those he believes to be innocents accountable, expressing remorse for those who were unwillingly drafted or innocent citizens who might get dragged into the fighting. There are whispers that he's so embittered because he lost his family when the fighting with the Imperium first started, which is what led to him joining his Order and excelling at it.
Eludithe Revose
Name: Eludithe Revose
Race: Jastai
Date of Birth: 26th of Ash, Year 92, Age of Steel
Title: Chief Sargerist (Order of the Brave)
Details: What would be more fitting for a Jastai then to belong to the Order of the Brave? Eludithe certainly seemed to think there was no better fate when she decided to join at the age of 18. She probably would have enlisted sooner if she could have. As soon as she joined the Order she immediately began to excel and become well known as a powerful fighter, which eventually resulted in her advancing all the way up the ranks to that of the leader. There isn't much to say about Eludithe. As far as anyone knows her past is pretty cut and dry, she's lived the life of your average Jastai and as far as she's concerned she'd gonna die in a way that's loud enough to result in her finally leaving the reincarnation cycle. Though, that's just her own opinion. A lot of people have started to say her physical prowess is getting to a point she's not going to be able to find someone strong enough to force her out of the reincarnation cycles, but she's confident in the fact that if mortal enemies become unable to face her she'll find a way to engage a mistlord or dragon god in combat if necessary. Surely that'll be a death spectacular enough to free her.
Race: Jastai
Date of Birth: 26th of Ash, Year 92, Age of Steel
Title: Chief Sargerist (Order of the Brave)
Details: What would be more fitting for a Jastai then to belong to the Order of the Brave? Eludithe certainly seemed to think there was no better fate when she decided to join at the age of 18. She probably would have enlisted sooner if she could have. As soon as she joined the Order she immediately began to excel and become well known as a powerful fighter, which eventually resulted in her advancing all the way up the ranks to that of the leader. There isn't much to say about Eludithe. As far as anyone knows her past is pretty cut and dry, she's lived the life of your average Jastai and as far as she's concerned she'd gonna die in a way that's loud enough to result in her finally leaving the reincarnation cycle. Though, that's just her own opinion. A lot of people have started to say her physical prowess is getting to a point she's not going to be able to find someone strong enough to force her out of the reincarnation cycles, but she's confident in the fact that if mortal enemies become unable to face her she'll find a way to engage a mistlord or dragon god in combat if necessary. Surely that'll be a death spectacular enough to free her.
The Druids
Jaslee Dalocke
Name: Jaslee Dalocke
Race: Half Siltori, Half Hytori
Date of Birth: 3rd of Searing, Year 008, Age of Steel
Title: Zusulise (Head of the Zuthari)
Details: Jaslee is a curious case, something that might be obvious given his breeding. Long ago there was a couple. This couple, a Hytori and a Siltori respectively, both remarkably young, ended up coming to Atinaw. Fleeing the horrors of their separate homes and the mistakes of their own people, they sought out Atinaw and started a family immediately. The tragedy for this family didn't end here, however, as the young couple died for unknown reasons not long after. This tragedy had seemly no effect on young Jaslee, who was quickly taken into the Bloodless Kin. He was a curious sort and quickly grew smart. Interestingly enough, he ended up being so taken with the Old Ones that when he eventually aged enough to leave the Bloodless Kin he ended up joining the Druids. His intelligence allowed him to quickly rise through the ranks to a Zuthari. Not long after that, he became the Zusulise and he's held the position ever since. Mentally quick but socially a bit slow. He means well and he performs his duties with grace even if he's not the kind of priest you'd go to for advice.
Race: Half Siltori, Half Hytori
Date of Birth: 3rd of Searing, Year 008, Age of Steel
Title: Zusulise (Head of the Zuthari)
Details: Jaslee is a curious case, something that might be obvious given his breeding. Long ago there was a couple. This couple, a Hytori and a Siltori respectively, both remarkably young, ended up coming to Atinaw. Fleeing the horrors of their separate homes and the mistakes of their own people, they sought out Atinaw and started a family immediately. The tragedy for this family didn't end here, however, as the young couple died for unknown reasons not long after. This tragedy had seemly no effect on young Jaslee, who was quickly taken into the Bloodless Kin. He was a curious sort and quickly grew smart. Interestingly enough, he ended up being so taken with the Old Ones that when he eventually aged enough to leave the Bloodless Kin he ended up joining the Druids. His intelligence allowed him to quickly rise through the ranks to a Zuthari. Not long after that, he became the Zusulise and he's held the position ever since. Mentally quick but socially a bit slow. He means well and he performs his duties with grace even if he's not the kind of priest you'd go to for advice.
Baltora Tesavive
Name: Baltora Tesavive
Race: Rathari Beastalt (Lion)
Date of Birth: 33rd of Glade, Year 55, Age of Steel
Title: Masquer (Head of the Melatha)
Details: Baltora was actually born and raised in the Geleraian Imperium. At least until she turned 15. At which point she was captured alongside a bunch of other civilians and brought to Atinaw. In all honesty, it was an accident. She was treated poorly, and even though she was under the age of 18 she never ended up being brought to the Bloodless Kin. Instead, she jumped around from place to place, doing odd jobs and trying to keep food in her mouth. It was hard for a while considering it was obvious that she was originally from the Imperium. People distrusted her. It was at that point the current Masquer stumbled across her. He fed her, clothed her, and told her it really wasn't right. The Old Ones would be insulted by how she was being treated for something that wasn't a crime. She couldn't control the land of her birth. Baltora became enthralled through stories about the Old Ones. Enough so to join the ranks of the Druids. It was tough. Her nature was combative and many told her she should quit and join a Knighthood instead. She could rise fast and get good treatment. She didn't care though. Eventually, she made her way up to a Melatha, choosing the path she deemed the one where she could enact justice. The Masquer who helped her all those years ago ended up as her mentor, and when he retired she took his place. She often speaks fondly of his memory.
Race: Rathari Beastalt (Lion)
Date of Birth: 33rd of Glade, Year 55, Age of Steel
Title: Masquer (Head of the Melatha)
Details: Baltora was actually born and raised in the Geleraian Imperium. At least until she turned 15. At which point she was captured alongside a bunch of other civilians and brought to Atinaw. In all honesty, it was an accident. She was treated poorly, and even though she was under the age of 18 she never ended up being brought to the Bloodless Kin. Instead, she jumped around from place to place, doing odd jobs and trying to keep food in her mouth. It was hard for a while considering it was obvious that she was originally from the Imperium. People distrusted her. It was at that point the current Masquer stumbled across her. He fed her, clothed her, and told her it really wasn't right. The Old Ones would be insulted by how she was being treated for something that wasn't a crime. She couldn't control the land of her birth. Baltora became enthralled through stories about the Old Ones. Enough so to join the ranks of the Druids. It was tough. Her nature was combative and many told her she should quit and join a Knighthood instead. She could rise fast and get good treatment. She didn't care though. Eventually, she made her way up to a Melatha, choosing the path she deemed the one where she could enact justice. The Masquer who helped her all those years ago ended up as her mentor, and when he retired she took his place. She often speaks fondly of his memory.
Nascree Garandal
Name: Nascree Garandal
Race: Human
Date of Birth: 5th of Frost, Year 80, Age of Steel
Title: Sazarite (Head of the Simithe)
Details: Originally born to a merchant family in Cathena, her family was prone to travel and Nascree herself was prone to vices. During one particularly nasty trip, she got into trouble in her twenties that resulted in her being captured by slavers. They tried to flee through Atinaw, but they were discovered at some point and Nascree was saved from her fate by some of the Druids who were combat trained. Veros who enjoyed the life of travel and decided they needed to learn how to defend themselves and others they came across. Unfortunately, even if she was saved her family completely disowned her after finding out some of the things she'd done to result in her capture. While she keeps the details of her past vague, the worst can be assumed. One of those Veros remarked that she could join the Druids to reassess her life and be supported while doing it. The aforementioned Veros even offered to travel with her for a time while she got comfortable. She agreed but despised being a Veros. She almost ended up quitting. Then she finally became a Simithe. It was at this point Nascree discovered a fondness for learning that she'd never been exposed to living with her family. Back then she was expected to be a marriage pawn, she didn't need anything past a basic education. She decided to remain a Simithe when asked and as the years passed the current Sazarite finally took Nascree under her wing to make Nascree the next heir. Nascree has only become the Sazarite very recently. She keeps in touch with her still-living predecessor.
Race: Human
Date of Birth: 5th of Frost, Year 80, Age of Steel
Title: Sazarite (Head of the Simithe)
Details: Originally born to a merchant family in Cathena, her family was prone to travel and Nascree herself was prone to vices. During one particularly nasty trip, she got into trouble in her twenties that resulted in her being captured by slavers. They tried to flee through Atinaw, but they were discovered at some point and Nascree was saved from her fate by some of the Druids who were combat trained. Veros who enjoyed the life of travel and decided they needed to learn how to defend themselves and others they came across. Unfortunately, even if she was saved her family completely disowned her after finding out some of the things she'd done to result in her capture. While she keeps the details of her past vague, the worst can be assumed. One of those Veros remarked that she could join the Druids to reassess her life and be supported while doing it. The aforementioned Veros even offered to travel with her for a time while she got comfortable. She agreed but despised being a Veros. She almost ended up quitting. Then she finally became a Simithe. It was at this point Nascree discovered a fondness for learning that she'd never been exposed to living with her family. Back then she was expected to be a marriage pawn, she didn't need anything past a basic education. She decided to remain a Simithe when asked and as the years passed the current Sazarite finally took Nascree under her wing to make Nascree the next heir. Nascree has only become the Sazarite very recently. She keeps in touch with her still-living predecessor.
Wyvim Yaltrobaugh
Name: Wyvim Yaltrobaugh
Race: Human(?)
Date of Birth: 36th of Ash, Year 64, Age of Steel
Title: Vaserlaise (Head of the Veros)
Details: Not much is known about Wyvim other than their birth year. If anything, they're a bit of a cryptid. While supposedly a human that's supposed to be in their 50s, anyone who's ever claimed to have the name Wyvim always appears beautiful and youthful to a fault, always possessing strange details that aren't completely humanoid in nature. Never going by the same appearance twice and often switching gender. Even the other 3 leaders aren't too terribly sure about the existence of Wyvim. Someone always shows up to their meetings, but its always a different someone. That being said, they always bear the same royal crest that marks them as an official leader of the Druids, so they have to be the Vaserlaise whoever they are. Most are too terrified to question things when a beautiful and youthful creature with that royal mark comes knocking on their door, calling themselves Wyvim. It's uncertain as to if this is somehow all a single person or some kind of hive mind, but no damage has yet to come from it and there isn't much damage that the Vaserlaise can do, given the nature of their rank, so as of now most have just left things be.
Race: Human(?)
Date of Birth: 36th of Ash, Year 64, Age of Steel
Title: Vaserlaise (Head of the Veros)
Details: Not much is known about Wyvim other than their birth year. If anything, they're a bit of a cryptid. While supposedly a human that's supposed to be in their 50s, anyone who's ever claimed to have the name Wyvim always appears beautiful and youthful to a fault, always possessing strange details that aren't completely humanoid in nature. Never going by the same appearance twice and often switching gender. Even the other 3 leaders aren't too terribly sure about the existence of Wyvim. Someone always shows up to their meetings, but its always a different someone. That being said, they always bear the same royal crest that marks them as an official leader of the Druids, so they have to be the Vaserlaise whoever they are. Most are too terrified to question things when a beautiful and youthful creature with that royal mark comes knocking on their door, calling themselves Wyvim. It's uncertain as to if this is somehow all a single person or some kind of hive mind, but no damage has yet to come from it and there isn't much damage that the Vaserlaise can do, given the nature of their rank, so as of now most have just left things be.