Silanah

Pahari

Silanah is a pahari, a fey creature similar to a merfolk, capable of turning into a brightly colored fish. She was saved by the PCs from captivity, and has taken a liking to them.

Her kiss can grant the ability to breath underwater for a limited time, and she has made mention several time of her "sisters".

Thuriya Oceansong (646 MR)

Priestess of Nasri

Thuriya is of masetian descent, and has heard the call of the ocean when she was just a little girl. At the age of twelve she was already a skilled sailor, taking to the seas by herself, for the exasperation of her parents.

During one of her escapades at sea, she received her first vision from the waves. She recounted to her grandmother that the sea "sung" to her. Recognizing her connection to the seas and to the goddess Nasri, she joined the clergy soon after. 

Hadan el-Djefer (629 MR)

Admiral of the Golden Navy

Hadan entered service as an under-captain when he was 16 years old. He gained honor in many battles against pirates and rose through the ranks by hard work. 

As admiral, Hadan has kept the fleet in good repair, and its sailors well-trained, and now seems content to relax. He occupies himself with his three wives and with playing the zither. He has developed an admirable musical technique and diverts himself composing hymns to Avani.

Rahil the Falcon (587 MR)

Former Court Mage of Ariya, Almira's mentor

Rahil comes from a noble family in Djafra. He studied magic in his youth, as is typical in noble Khinasi families, and showed unusual talent.

After a long adventuring carreer, he arrived in Ariya and became the trusted vizier of the Prince-Lord, and he has served him faithfully until the old mage decided to retire a few years ago.

Rahil's nickname comes from the silver falcon embroidered on his robes, a family emblem. His sharp insight and ruthless combat tactics inspire thoughts of falcons as well, and he raises falcons as a hobby.

Nura el-Adara (644 MR)

Marshal of the Swords of Avani

Nura is of low-birth, her mother a former servant at the Tower of Morning. She never met her father. Since a very young age she was possessed of a strong sense of duty.

The clergy of the temple saw potential in her, and she was trained first as a temple guard, where she excelled in all tasks assigned to her, and then as a paladin and a Sword of Avani.

She's risen through the ranks of the Swords and become Marshal. Her loyalty to the Lord-Prince and to the city of Ariya is unquestionable and unwavering.

Kadiga

Silat Witch

Kadiga appears to be an eccentric old woman, contentedly humming unintelligible phrases to herself. She speaks and understands only words spoken backward. 

Silats are a race of female, shapeshifting hags that roam both the wilderness and cities of Khinasi in magical disguise, searching for food. 

In their true form, a silat appears to be a giant female humanoid with pale green or blue skin and curved ram's horns curling from each side of her head. The hair is usually the same color as the skin, but of a darker hue. Their teeth and nails look like yellowed ivory, but are harder and sharper than obsidian. In both their polymorphed and their natural shape, silats wear rags that barely cover their bent and wrinkled forms.

Faroud (614 MR)

Malik's Lieutenant

Faroud has served Malik for many years, way back to the time when Malik ruled the Jentilak Traders in faraway Rjurik. His loyalty to his liege is without question, and his efficiency and discretion are legendary.

Even though he's not a young man anymore, Faroud's skill with the dagger is still feared and respected in the streets of the City of Ariya.

Omadi the Quick (622 MR)

Guildmaster of the Gold Coast Coster

Omadi was born in Ariya to poor parents who died of illness when he was young. He grew up a footloose urchin in the beggars' quarter, surviving by his wits and fast tongue. 

His talent for negotiation and salesmanship brought him wealth and eventually leadership of the Gold Coast Coster. It also brought him the enmity of the malevolent Brotherhood of Khet. Despite several assassination attempts, the Brotherhood has not destroyed Omadi's enthusiasm.

Jairo min Azedas (613 MR)

Patriarch of the Ariyan Temple of Avani

A rotund and cheerful gourmand, Jairo combines piety wit ha clear appreciation of the pleasures allowed a priest of Avani: food, wives, and mathematics. He has risen to the high priesthood, and to his position as a respected diplomat, through his great abilities of persuasion. 

Jairo first questions opposing parties closely to find out their real desires, then outlines a scenario whereby they can achieve their ends by cooperating with the throne.

Almira el-Arrasi (630 MR)

Grand Vizier of Ariya

Almira is married with Khalil el-Zisef, noble of Zikala. Their daughter is Jaheira, betrothed to Tuarim. She's the niece of Lord-Prince Farid.

She's the most powerful arcanist of the realm, her powers matched only by her former master, Rahil the Falcon.

Jaheira el-Zisef (650 MR)

Zikalan Noblewoman, Betrothed to Tuarim

Jaheira is the daughter of the Grand Vizier Almira. She's a devout follower of the teachings of Avani, and seeks to bring honor to her family by trusting in her parents judgement.

She regularly visits orphanages and is well-known as a benefactor and a stalwart protector of the poor and downtrodden.

Though she has shown no talent for magic, she has a passion for poetry and music.

Riegon Wardier (615 MR)

Knight of the Order of the Phoenix

Sir Riegon is Tristan's mentor, a task given to him by Lady Niobhe Alamie (Estel's sister).

He's an honorable man, and a veteran knight.
He left the Khinasi lands in the year 670 MR, following the death of Tristan.

Malik el-Arrasi (616 MR)

Prince of Ariya, Killer of the White Witch

Malik is related to the Lord-Prince from his mother's side. His father was an Anuirean hero, dead before he could remember. Malik has spent many years away from Ariya, in the Rjurik Highlands, where he has helped High-King Sigurd forge his own Empire. 

In those years, he met the mercenary captain Machteld. From their union, Tuarim was born. Machteld lost her life in the final battle against the White Witch. Not long after, Malik returned home to take care of his son.

The blood of Basaia has blessed him with long life, making him look still in his early twenties.

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Farid ibn Murad el-Arrasi (590 MR)

Lord-Prince of Ariya, Lord High Patriarch of the Ariyan Temple of Avani 

Well-spoken, well-read, eloquent in defense of the faith, and skilled in music and song, Prince Farid embodies the ideal Ariyan ruler, displaying skillful and compassionate leadership. From his ascension to the throne in the year 610 MR, he clearly felt that the ruler of Ariya should rule all the Khinasi, by example if not by decree.

The Prince has devoted his entire life to the service of Avani, and he's unmarried, and with no heirs. He believes the Goddess will call him when the time is right, and she will show him a worthy heir before that time comes.