The Magi
Archmagus Imperius, Dalum Suth
Dalum Suth is the 306th Emperor of R'Hath descended from the founding arch-mage and original "High-Mage of R'Hath", Nator. His titles include: Primagus of the Principality of Nator, Magelord of New Enchans, High-prince of Invono and (the big one) Archmagus Imperius of all R'Hath. He resides in the great city-palace of New Enchans (also originally founded and built by Nator), in the northeastern region of the principalities. The lands for miles south and west are lush gardens, fruitful groves and farmlands called "the Gardens of Nator". The health and beauty of the gardens are said to be in direct correlation with the health and power of the emperor. Further north and east of the palace, the realm is harsh and dark, storm-riddled and inhospitable. It is said that these are the lands of dark forces of magic that are held at bay, again, by the health and power of the emperor. Dalum Suth is considered (almost unanimously) to be the most powerful wizard in the whole world.
Car'Tyr
The Wind Wizard, Car’Tyr, is one of the greatest mages known to exist outside of the Principalities of R’Hath. Stories of “The Wind Wizard” stretch back several generations. In reality, Car’Tyr is not the first mage to bare this title, though common folktales tell as if he were. Car’Tyr was a student of magic with Arganor, with the former Dragonmage (Montor & Malac’s grandfather). He appears to be half-elvin, with slanted grey eyes, slightly pointed ears, strong handsome features, and an impressive physique for one of his reputed age. The stronghold of the Wind Wizard is high in the northern peaks of the Daegun mountains keeping an “eagle’s eye” out for evil in the realms, specifically the broken lands of Thole. He is attended by a small army of zepharim and some of the ShïCynallae elves who inhabit the valley below his lofty stronghold. One of these is Thillian, his apprentice and herald, who is sent on errand by Car’Tyr throughout the realms, sometimes as messenger, sometimes as champion.
The Dragonmage
Once per generation in the Dragonwing family, the descendants of Keth, a "true" Dragonmage is born. Magical defender of the realms of Orea from the forces of evil. The Dragonmage is capable of summoning, channeling and utilizing the powerful energies of draconic magic bestowed upon him/her by the ancient dragons of Wyr. These energies may be used to produce effects greater than almost any known practitioner of the arcane arts. The Dragonmage is also the recipient and wielder of the Staff of Wyr, whose full power only the Dragonmage may comprehend and summon effectively.
The Order of the Emerald Tear
This is the pseudo-religious society of those who possess psionic powers. It is believed that they have been touched by the god Sorilorr, the All-Knowing. While in some parts of Orea, members of the Order are highly prized for their unique insights and counsel, in many parts they are feared, even persecuted for their powers. Wizards of R’Hath, in particular, seek out initiates as subjects for research to understand their powers which they believe to be a unique personal form of magic that must be studied, harnessed, and ultimately mastered by them. It is a prospect that members of the Order are taught very early to avoid at all costs. Those mages from R'Hath who themselves possess psionic abilities are careful to keep their powers hidden. The whereabouts of the Emerald Tear’s fabled crystalline tower is known only to initiated members of the Order. While it is not known how many of the order there actually are, it is known that they seek out others who possess the powers of the mind to help them understand, train, master, and expand their powers. The head of the Order is currently Krellen Kar Meorl, a clairvoyant of astounding power who is known to have lent his counsel to the lords of many realms.
The Fellowship of Alkari
After the creation of the realms of R'Hath, when the five founding arch-magi were satisfied and the preservation of magic had been secured, the founder Alkari "The Wanderer" returned to the outside realms of men and elves in the ending days of the Mage Wars. It was Alkari's belief and hope to instruct others still outside of R'Hath so that the traditions of the magic and master/apprentice training would not be lost.
So it was that centuries later, when the mages of R'Hath again forayed into the realms outside their magic land to gain profit and power by offering their magical services and expertise to any who could afford them, they chose the name of the wandering founder for their guild. The Fellowship of Alkari is based out of Flin in R’Hath with towers in most major cities, including Hawkview, Andril, Threeways, Talas Eoril, Brightmoon, and Bluside. There is a guild tower near Sanctum and one on the outskirts of the land of Talas Isthian in Mostrial.
The facilities vary from city to city but most possess fundamental supplies and information that are available to traveling guild members and non-guild mages for a price. The chief mission of the guild is training and tutelage in the sorcerous arts, though outside of R’Hath most magic-users have returned to classic master-apprentice teaching...no doubt preserved by Alkari's original efforts. The current head of the guild is Orsebin of Flin. He is much respected as a knowledgeable and fair administrator (and capable wizard) among the mages of R'Hath, though he would not be considered among the very powerful of Orea.
Krellan Kar Meorl
Krellan Kar Meorl is a half-elvin male from the southern realm of Mostrial. He is, and has been for more than a century, the head of the Order of the Emerald Tear. He has gained some infamy due to the fact that his father was one of the ShïStaliir. It is the high blood of his lineage that is also credited with Krellan’s formidable mental powers. Krellan was called to the Order at a relatively young age. His ability to sense and see through time and space is highly prized and finely honed. However, Krellan spends most of his time in the Order’s secret stronghold overseeing the administration and training of those touched by the Emerald Tear.
The Magelords of R'Hath
The Principalities of R'Hath are separated into 4 realms named for the Founders of R'Hath. Each of these realms is ruled by a "Primagus" (literally "First Mage"). Within these realms are smaller territories holding allegiance to the Primagus. These territories are ruled by mage-princes who command varying sized lands, armies, magical power and authority but are still "princes" of their realms. Of course all of the lords and princes of R'Hath are beholden to the Archmagus Imperius. The primary Magelords of R'Hath are:
Believed by some to be goddesses themselves, daughters of Sorilorr or Manat. Legend says that they were three sister sorceresses who achieved such power that they could rival the gods themselves. To appease (or punish) them, they were gifted by the elder gods with immortality. While they have the power to go anywhere, they eventually chose to reside along the south eastern coast of Orea. In time, the great city of Andril rose around them and remained a “freecity” throughout the ages due to their influence (or fear thereof). Generally, the Oracles keep to themselves and have their own agenda. What that agenda could possibly be cannot begin to be guessed. The number of people that have been admitted entrance to their tower in the heart of Andril is few indeed. The number who have received an actual audience is even fewer. It is said the Oracles appear as three young women, seemingly in their twenties, untouched by age. One with red hair, one blond, and one black.
Selara, the Witch-Queen of Dunsmoor
The Witch-Queen of Dunsmoor is a magess of immense power. Outside of R’Hath, and possibly within, she is the most powerful female magic-user in the realms and one of the only in all of Orea who is a true match for the Dragonmage. She is a very attractive woman, like her sister, Rhea the Lady of the Emerald Tear. Selara has ebon black hair and large dark eyes. Also like her sister, Selara possesses acute psionic powers to compliment her formidable magical ability. Most of Selara’s reputation is due to her possession of one of the fabled Staves of Nator, the Staff of Fire. This single item keeps most of Dunsmoor’s neighbors at bay, regardless of the infractions made on their lands.
Selara claims rulership, and is recognized across Orea as “queen” over a large territory, formerly a section of Denil, called Dunsmoor. Her stronghold is an ancient fortress set at the base of the Dragonreach mountains. Most of the territory is treacherous marshland filled with dangerous denizens. Selara is attended, and worshipped as a goddess, by the lizardmen that inhabit the swamps surrounding her fortress. Also in her service are various goblinoids from the hills and mountains that delight in raiding the surrounding realms of Grinlia.
Stelak has entreated Selara’s aid in the past for their common goal of the destruction of the Dragonmage. However, Selara’s reasons, plans, and interests are her own, not to be commanded by anyone. Still Selara holds a certain respect for the ambitious and not unattractive young warlord.
Urellon, The Wizard of Towerton
While it’s believed by many that the current resident of the floating tower of Towerton is the original mage that created the hovering fortress, several wizards have kept residence there over the ages. The current Wizard of Towerton happens to be a wizard of some power named Urellon. He is somewhat reclusive, but he and/or his apprentice, Torin, make semi-regular appearances in and around the town. He appears, as you would think, an elderly man with a thick white beard, clothed in robes emblazoned with arcane symbols, using a gnarled staff carved with more symbols. Urellon is known and respected by many of the other great mages of Orea. He holds a bitter grudge against the Witch-queen of Dunsmoor, who was once his pupil.
Archmagus Imperius, Dalum Suth
Dalum Suth is the 306th Emperor of R'Hath descended from the founding arch-mage and original "High-Mage of R'Hath", Nator. His titles include: Primagus of the Principality of Nator, Magelord of New Enchans, High-prince of Invono and (the big one) Archmagus Imperius of all R'Hath. He resides in the great city-palace of New Enchans (also originally founded and built by Nator), in the northeastern region of the principalities. The lands for miles south and west are lush gardens, fruitful groves and farmlands called "the Gardens of Nator". The health and beauty of the gardens are said to be in direct correlation with the health and power of the emperor. Further north and east of the palace, the realm is harsh and dark, storm-riddled and inhospitable. It is said that these are the lands of dark forces of magic that are held at bay, again, by the health and power of the emperor. Dalum Suth is considered (almost unanimously) to be the most powerful wizard in the whole world.
Car'Tyr
The Wind Wizard, Car’Tyr, is one of the greatest mages known to exist outside of the Principalities of R’Hath. Stories of “The Wind Wizard” stretch back several generations. In reality, Car’Tyr is not the first mage to bare this title, though common folktales tell as if he were. Car’Tyr was a student of magic with Arganor, with the former Dragonmage (Montor & Malac’s grandfather). He appears to be half-elvin, with slanted grey eyes, slightly pointed ears, strong handsome features, and an impressive physique for one of his reputed age. The stronghold of the Wind Wizard is high in the northern peaks of the Daegun mountains keeping an “eagle’s eye” out for evil in the realms, specifically the broken lands of Thole. He is attended by a small army of zepharim and some of the ShïCynallae elves who inhabit the valley below his lofty stronghold. One of these is Thillian, his apprentice and herald, who is sent on errand by Car’Tyr throughout the realms, sometimes as messenger, sometimes as champion.
The Dragonmage
Once per generation in the Dragonwing family, the descendants of Keth, a "true" Dragonmage is born. Magical defender of the realms of Orea from the forces of evil. The Dragonmage is capable of summoning, channeling and utilizing the powerful energies of draconic magic bestowed upon him/her by the ancient dragons of Wyr. These energies may be used to produce effects greater than almost any known practitioner of the arcane arts. The Dragonmage is also the recipient and wielder of the Staff of Wyr, whose full power only the Dragonmage may comprehend and summon effectively.
The Order of the Emerald Tear
This is the pseudo-religious society of those who possess psionic powers. It is believed that they have been touched by the god Sorilorr, the All-Knowing. While in some parts of Orea, members of the Order are highly prized for their unique insights and counsel, in many parts they are feared, even persecuted for their powers. Wizards of R’Hath, in particular, seek out initiates as subjects for research to understand their powers which they believe to be a unique personal form of magic that must be studied, harnessed, and ultimately mastered by them. It is a prospect that members of the Order are taught very early to avoid at all costs. Those mages from R'Hath who themselves possess psionic abilities are careful to keep their powers hidden. The whereabouts of the Emerald Tear’s fabled crystalline tower is known only to initiated members of the Order. While it is not known how many of the order there actually are, it is known that they seek out others who possess the powers of the mind to help them understand, train, master, and expand their powers. The head of the Order is currently Krellen Kar Meorl, a clairvoyant of astounding power who is known to have lent his counsel to the lords of many realms.
The Fellowship of Alkari
After the creation of the realms of R'Hath, when the five founding arch-magi were satisfied and the preservation of magic had been secured, the founder Alkari "The Wanderer" returned to the outside realms of men and elves in the ending days of the Mage Wars. It was Alkari's belief and hope to instruct others still outside of R'Hath so that the traditions of the magic and master/apprentice training would not be lost.
So it was that centuries later, when the mages of R'Hath again forayed into the realms outside their magic land to gain profit and power by offering their magical services and expertise to any who could afford them, they chose the name of the wandering founder for their guild. The Fellowship of Alkari is based out of Flin in R’Hath with towers in most major cities, including Hawkview, Andril, Threeways, Talas Eoril, Brightmoon, and Bluside. There is a guild tower near Sanctum and one on the outskirts of the land of Talas Isthian in Mostrial.
The facilities vary from city to city but most possess fundamental supplies and information that are available to traveling guild members and non-guild mages for a price. The chief mission of the guild is training and tutelage in the sorcerous arts, though outside of R’Hath most magic-users have returned to classic master-apprentice teaching...no doubt preserved by Alkari's original efforts. The current head of the guild is Orsebin of Flin. He is much respected as a knowledgeable and fair administrator (and capable wizard) among the mages of R'Hath, though he would not be considered among the very powerful of Orea.
Krellan Kar Meorl
Krellan Kar Meorl is a half-elvin male from the southern realm of Mostrial. He is, and has been for more than a century, the head of the Order of the Emerald Tear. He has gained some infamy due to the fact that his father was one of the ShïStaliir. It is the high blood of his lineage that is also credited with Krellan’s formidable mental powers. Krellan was called to the Order at a relatively young age. His ability to sense and see through time and space is highly prized and finely honed. However, Krellan spends most of his time in the Order’s secret stronghold overseeing the administration and training of those touched by the Emerald Tear.
The Magelords of R'Hath
The Principalities of R'Hath are separated into 4 realms named for the Founders of R'Hath. Each of these realms is ruled by a "Primagus" (literally "First Mage"). Within these realms are smaller territories holding allegiance to the Primagus. These territories are ruled by mage-princes who command varying sized lands, armies, magical power and authority but are still "princes" of their realms. Of course all of the lords and princes of R'Hath are beholden to the Archmagus Imperius. The primary Magelords of R'Hath are:
- Gorum Thesundar, Primagus of Krallia and Magelord of Ablidon with 22 other mage-princes under his rule.
- Enirius Zarcha, Primagus of Zarcha and Magelord of Sorcerel with 7 other mage-princes under his rule.
- Tralla "the Gold", Primagus of Serion and Ladymagess of Flin with 15 other mage-princes under her rule.
- in the Principality of Nator, the Archmagus' own, there are 30 of the most esteemed houses (though still less powerful than the 3 Primagi) in R'Hath.
Believed by some to be goddesses themselves, daughters of Sorilorr or Manat. Legend says that they were three sister sorceresses who achieved such power that they could rival the gods themselves. To appease (or punish) them, they were gifted by the elder gods with immortality. While they have the power to go anywhere, they eventually chose to reside along the south eastern coast of Orea. In time, the great city of Andril rose around them and remained a “freecity” throughout the ages due to their influence (or fear thereof). Generally, the Oracles keep to themselves and have their own agenda. What that agenda could possibly be cannot begin to be guessed. The number of people that have been admitted entrance to their tower in the heart of Andril is few indeed. The number who have received an actual audience is even fewer. It is said the Oracles appear as three young women, seemingly in their twenties, untouched by age. One with red hair, one blond, and one black.
Selara, the Witch-Queen of Dunsmoor
The Witch-Queen of Dunsmoor is a magess of immense power. Outside of R’Hath, and possibly within, she is the most powerful female magic-user in the realms and one of the only in all of Orea who is a true match for the Dragonmage. She is a very attractive woman, like her sister, Rhea the Lady of the Emerald Tear. Selara has ebon black hair and large dark eyes. Also like her sister, Selara possesses acute psionic powers to compliment her formidable magical ability. Most of Selara’s reputation is due to her possession of one of the fabled Staves of Nator, the Staff of Fire. This single item keeps most of Dunsmoor’s neighbors at bay, regardless of the infractions made on their lands.
Selara claims rulership, and is recognized across Orea as “queen” over a large territory, formerly a section of Denil, called Dunsmoor. Her stronghold is an ancient fortress set at the base of the Dragonreach mountains. Most of the territory is treacherous marshland filled with dangerous denizens. Selara is attended, and worshipped as a goddess, by the lizardmen that inhabit the swamps surrounding her fortress. Also in her service are various goblinoids from the hills and mountains that delight in raiding the surrounding realms of Grinlia.
Stelak has entreated Selara’s aid in the past for their common goal of the destruction of the Dragonmage. However, Selara’s reasons, plans, and interests are her own, not to be commanded by anyone. Still Selara holds a certain respect for the ambitious and not unattractive young warlord.
Urellon, The Wizard of Towerton
While it’s believed by many that the current resident of the floating tower of Towerton is the original mage that created the hovering fortress, several wizards have kept residence there over the ages. The current Wizard of Towerton happens to be a wizard of some power named Urellon. He is somewhat reclusive, but he and/or his apprentice, Torin, make semi-regular appearances in and around the town. He appears, as you would think, an elderly man with a thick white beard, clothed in robes emblazoned with arcane symbols, using a gnarled staff carved with more symbols. Urellon is known and respected by many of the other great mages of Orea. He holds a bitter grudge against the Witch-queen of Dunsmoor, who was once his pupil.