The Maelstrom's Heart

Characters

CHARACTERS

Abaran: (AH-bah-rahn)

Urgaban advisor to King Vegak of Pokorah-Vo.

Akshira: (ahk-SHEE-rah)

Rorujhen spouse to Farukan and mother of Barashan.

Alénia: (ah-LAY-nee-uh)

A human woman living in the Shifara area. She is an expert with the long-sword and seeks out any who re proficient to challenge them.

Ancaera: (ahn-KAY-ruh)

Ashae widow to Vaelir, whom she had married out of convenience to maintain control of her family estate of Shianri.

Arané-Li: (uh-RAH-nay LEE)

Ulané Jhinura Chamberlain in Su Lariano.

Arnelas: (are-NAY-lahs)

Ulané Jhinura Minister of Trade in Su Lariano.

Arugak: (AIR-oo-gahk)

Founding Urgaban king of Pokorah-Vo.

Astrina, Astrina’u, Astrina Ulané Poloso: (uh-STREE-nuh, uh-stree-NAH-oo, uh-STREE-nuh oo-LAH-nay po-LO-so)

Ulané Jhinura queen of Su Lariano.

Azadi: (uh-ZAH-dee)

Ga-Né-Mo Ri healer in Aganaté.

Barashan: (BAH-rah-shahn)

Rorujhen son of Farukan and Akshira.

Bardian: (BAR-dee-uhn)

Ga-Né-Mo Ri king in Aganaté.

Bavrana: (bah-VRAH-nuh)

An Urgaban merchant and the Merchant Guildmaster in Pokorah-Vo. Part owner with Mira of the Raven’s Nest Restaurant in Su Lariano.

Bijoux: (BEE-jhoo)

Jahgreet cub. Rispan’s companion.

Chevis: (CHEH-vihs)

Ogaré father to Gaetan.

Darkstar: Rorujhen slave owned by Dimétrian.

Darusa: (duh-ROO-suh)

Urgaban merchant in Pokorah-Vo. Aligned with the slavers.

Démka: (DEHM-kuh)

Loiala Fé Guard in Shifara.

Deneven: (DEH-neh-vehn)

Ulané Jhinura Chief Forester in Su Lariano.

Dimas: (DEE-mahs)

Ashae City Guard in Shifara.

Dimétrian: (dee-MAY-tree-uhn)

Ashae Master of the White Riders.

Dobarek: (DO-bah-rehk)

Urgaban Slaver Guildmaster in Pokorah-Vo.

Duskovek: (DOOS-ko-vehk)

Urgaban Captain of the Guard from Laraksha-Vo. Sent with the delegation to Su Lariano.

Dzurala: (dzoo-RAH-luh)

Ulané Jhinura General of the Investigations and Intelligence Branch (IIB) in Su Lariano.

Farlen: (FAR-lehn)

Ulané Jhinura who assisted in kidnapping Mira.

Farukan: (FAH-roo-kahn)

The Rorujhen formerly enslaved by Vaelir. He serves Mira as mount and partner. Spouse to Akshira and father of Barashan.

Felgor: (FELL-gor) See Mouse.

Felora: (Fay-LO-ruh)

Ulané Jhinura tailor and shopkeeper in the Su Lariano outer town. Wife to Gylan and mother to Tesia.

Frelian: (FRAY-lee-uhn)

Urgaban District Minister in Pokorah-Vo. Has ties to the Mage Guild.

Gaetan: (GUY-tahn)

Young Ogaré whose actions resulted in him being sentenced by his people to follow and assist Genevané until such time as she can forgive him.

Genevané: (gen-neh-VAH-nay)

Darakanos befriended by Rispan.

Giang: (gyang)

Pilané Jhin working for the Royal Court in Shifara Castle.

Gilglys: (GIL-gliss)

Ulané Jhinura who assisted in kidnapping Mira.

Gradela: (grah-DAY-luh)

Urgaban mercenary working for Dobarek.

Gralbast: (GRAHL-bast)

An Urgaban merchant. Formerly the Merchant’s Guildmaster. Mira’s business partner in Pokorah-Vo.

Grangor: (GRANG-gor)

Urgaban diplomat sent to Su Lariano from Laraksha-Vo.

Gylan: (GUY-lehn)

Ulané Jhinura leatherworker and armorer in Su Lariano. Husband to Felora and father to Tesia.

Hrangan: (HRAN-gehn)

Urgaban District Minister in Pokorah-Vo. Has ties to both the Planters and Craftsmen Guilds.

Icolan: (EE-ko-lahn)

Ulané Jhinura bodyguard assigned to protect Mira. Rank of Bar, equivalent to private, with the Su Lariano Palace Guard.

Ivanos: (ee-VAH-nos)

Urgaban City Magistrate in Pokorah-Vo.

Jakeda: (juh-KAY-duh)

Urgaban hired by Bavrana to be the head chef at the Raven’s Nest restaurant.

Jaleya: (juh-LAY-uh)

Ga-Né-Mo Ri queen of Aganaté.

Jasena: (juh-SAY-nuh)

Former Urgaban Guildmaster for the Thieves Guild. Founded the Worker Guild.

Javen: (JAH-vehn)

Urgaban mercenary adopted by Mira to be Farukan’s groom.

Jerini: (jeh-REE-nee)

Urgaban advisor to King Vegak of Pokorah-Vo.

Jill Ramirez: (rah-MEE-rayz)

Mira’s foster-mother on Earth.

Julek: (JOO-lehk)

Urgaban District Minister in Pokorah-Vo. Has ties to the Slaver Guild.

Kaerélios: (kay-RAY-lee-ows)

Childhood Ashae friend to Ancaera, also a White Rider. Pledged to Mira and assigned to protect Ancaera and Shianri.

Karis Ulané Panalira, Karis’u: (KAH-ris oo-LAH-nay pah-nah-LEE-ruh, kah-REE-soo)

Missing younger cousin of Neelu.

Kalisan: (KAH-lee-SAHN)

Long deceased husband to Neelu’s missing sister, Reelu.

Karugan: (KAH-roo-GAHN)

Urgaban king in Laraksha-Vo.

Kergak: (KAIR-gahk)

Deceased Urgaban king of Pokorah-Vo. Father to King Vegak and son of King Arugak.

Kholinaer: (ko-lihn-AIR)

The Ashae king in Shifara Castle.

Khuyen: (KOO-ee-yen)

Pilané Jhin queen and only survivor of the m******e of her people led by Arugak long ago. Leader of Chados, the resistance of Pokorah-Vo.

Kiarash: (kee-ARE-ahsh)

Ga-Né-Mo Ri scout and resistance member. Befriended by Rispan.

Kirsat: (KEER-saht)

Ulané Jhinura friend to Mira from her military training in Su Lariano. Part of the original mission to Pokorah-Vo and who did not survive the journey.

Kivalek: (KEE-vuh-layk)

Urgaban District Minister in Pokorah-Vo. Has ties to the Merchant Guild.

Kooras: (KOO-rahs)

Ulané Jhinura friend to Mira from her military training in Su Lariano. Part of the original mission to Pokorah-Vo and who did not survive the journey.

Korashéna Ulané Sharavi, Korashéna’u, Shéna: (KO-rah-SHAY-nuh oo-LAH-nay shah-RAH-vee, KO-rah-shay-NAH-oo, SHAY-nuh)

Last surviving member of the royal family of the Ulané Jhinura city of Su Astonil. Enslaved in Pokorah-Vo all her life until she was freed by Rispan.

Korzag: (KOR-zahg)

Urgaban Captain of the of the Palace Guard of Pokorah-Vo.

Lacela: (lah-SAY-luh)

Ulané Jhinura student healer in Su Lariano.

Laila: (LAY-luh)

Impané mage. Mother of Yormak.

Laruna: (lah-ROO-nuh)

Ulané Jhinura mage and magic instructor in Su Lariano. Became a fugitive when it became known she orchestrated Mira’s kidnapping.

Lengel: (LEHN-gehl)

Ulané Jhinura aide to General Dzurala in Su Lariano.

Lubek: (LOO-behk)

Urgaban owner of the pub next to the Merchant Guildhall in Pokorah-Vo.

Meshin: (MAY-shihn)

Ulané Jhinura general of the army and City Guard of Su Lariano.

Mikolosk: (MEE-ko-losk)

Urgaban who serves as Gralbast’s right hand and personal assistant.

Milos: (MEE-los)

Ashae who manages the slaves at Odaro, Dimétrian’s estate.

Mira, Mirabela Cervantes Ramirez: (MEE-rah, sayr-VAHN-tays rah-MEE-rayz)

Child of Earth who finds herself stranded on Daoine.

Mooren: (MOO-rehn)

Ulané Jhinura assigned to accompany Mira and advise and protect her on her missions to Pokorah-Vo and Shifara. Holds the rank of Lance with the Su Lariano Palace Guard, which is equivalent to corporal.

Mouse: Also known as Felgor. Close Ulané Jhinura friend to Mira and Rispan since her early days in Su Lariano. Becomes manager for the Raven’s Nest Restaurant.

Nadezhda: (nah-DAYZH-duh)

Healer in a Loiala Fé village.

Naga: (NAH-guh)

Name of the reshan eagle that serves as Kiarash’s mount.

Nazani: (nuh-ZAH-nee)

Rorujhen mount for Ancaera.

Nazreela: (nahz-REE-la)

Urgaban queen in Laraksha-Vo.

Néci: (NAY-see)

Loiala Fé house servant in Shianri.

Neelu, Neelu’u, Neelu Ulané Pulakasado: (NEE-loo, nee-LOO-oo, NEE-loo oo-LAH-nay poo-lah-kah-SAH-do)

Ulané Jhinura daughter to Queen Astrina. Mira’s first friend in Daoine.

Niden: (NYE-dehn)

Loiala Fé groom in Shianri.

Niklos: (NEE-klos)

Vaelir’s Ashae nephew.

Niréla: (nee-RAY-luh)

Ulané Jhinura healer in Su Lariano.

Nirellen: (nee-RAY-lehn)

Ulané Jhinura commander in charge of Mira’s platoon in military training in Su Lariano. Holds the rank of Tree, which is equivalent to Staff Sergeant.

Nora: Leanora Leland. Mira’s foster-sister on Earth.

Okéla: (o-KAY-luh)

Urgaban District Minister in Pokorah-Vo. Has ties to both the Planters and Craftsmen Guilds.

Reelu, Reelu-u, Reelu Ulané Pulakaloso: (REE-loo, ree-LOO-oo, REE-loo oo-LAH-nay poo-lah-kah-LO-so)

Missing older sister to Neelu. Also known as Ree.

Réni: (RAY-nee)

Ulané Jhinura Assistant Minister of Trade in Su Lariano. Assigned to accompany Mira on her mission to Pokorah-Vo.

Rhesaeda: (ruh-SAY-dah)

Ashae Minister of Internal Relations in Shifara Castle.

Rispan: (RIHS-pehn)

Close friend to Mira and Mouse since her early days in Su Lariano. Is assigned to join her mission to Pokorah-Vo.

Rizina: (rih-ZEE-nuh)

Ulané Jhinura bodyguard assigned to protect Mira. Holds the rank of Bar, equivalent to private, with the Su Lariano Palace Guard.

Sabela: (sah-BAY-lah)

Ulané Jhinura friend to Mira from her military training in Su Lariano. Part of the original mission to Pokorah-Vo and a highly skilled tracker.

Shaluza: (shah-LOO-zuh)

Part of the Urgaban delegation to Su Lariano from Laraksha-Vo. Assigned to accompany Mira on her mission to Pokorah-Vo.

Shegaruv: (SHAY-gah-roov)

Urgaban District Minister in Pokorah-Vo. Has ties to the Slaver Guild.

Shéna: see Korashéna Ulané Sharavi.

Shershani: (sher-SHAH-nee)

Urgaban Guildmaster of the Mage Guild in Pokorah-Vo.

Shigara: (shee-GAH-ruh)

Ulané Jhinura Chief Healer for Queen Astrina in Su Lariano.

Tabalin: (tah-bah-LEEN)

Ulané Jhinura Forrester scout assigned to accompany Mira on her mission to Shifara.

Tarana: (tuh-RAH-nuh)

Ulané Jhinura friend to Mira from her military training in Su Lariano. Part of the original mission to Pokorah-Vo and who did not survive the journey.

Tesia: (TEE-zee-uh)

Ulané Jhinura master mage in Su Lariano. Friend to Neelu and daughter of Felora and Gylan. Trains Mira in magic and accompanies her on her mission to Shifara.

Tony Ramirez: (rah-MEE-rayz)

Mira’s foster-father on Earth.

Vaelir: (vay-LEER)

Ashae White Rider who is killed by Mira when he attacks her and her team on their way to Pokorah-Vo.

Veeluthun, Veelutun’u, Veeluthun Ulané Gabolé: (vee-LOO-thoon, vee-loo-THOON-oo, vee-LOO-thoon oo-LAH-nay gah-BO-lay)

Younger brother to Neelu in Su Lariano.

Vegak: (VEE-gahk)

Urgaban king in Pokorah-Vo.

Veréliag: (vuh-RAY-lee-ahg)

Urgaban District Minister in Pokorah-Vo. Has ties to the Worker Guild.

Veron: (VAY-run)

Ulané Jhinura weapon’s master in Su Lariano. Assisted in training Mira in martial arts.

Veselek: (VEH-seh-lehk)

Urgaban working as Bavrana’s right-hand.

Vukareg: (VOO-kah-rehg)

Urgaban Planters Guildmaster in Pokorah-Vo.

Yarmilla: (yahr-MEE-luh)

Urgaban sent from Laraksha-Vo as a junior diplomat to assist Grangor.

Yeravi: (yay-RAH-vee)

Ancient Ashae in the Shifara region with some familial connection to Dimétrian.

Yormak: (YOUR-mahk)

Impané mage. Son of Laila.

Ysiola: (EE-see-OH-lah)

Ashae queen in Shifara Castle.

Zlateka: (zlah-TAY-kuh)

Urgaban Craftsmen Guildmaster in Pokorah-Vo.

Zorina: (zo-REE-nuh)

Urgaban Worker Guildmaster in Pokorah-Vo. Successor and daughter to Jasena.