There are swords, morning-stars, battle-axes and war-hammers. There are castles, siege engines, and ports. It is a complex, yet unknowable universe, with threads of its own intricate mythology. Under every sea hides the ruins of Atlantis. Behind every mountain is an Eden of history. You will not just be a reader, but an archaeologist excavating the secrets of this world, along with its characters.
And with that I invite you to leave behind the Light, and enter a world of war and riots, cruel intentions and misguided motives, of delicious Darkness, with me.
Gourav Mohanty
December 2021
DRAMATIS PERSONAE
| REPUBLIC OF MATHURA |
Ugrasen Balram Kritavarman Akrur Satyaki Krishna Satwadhan Rukmini Jambavan Jambavati Kalavati Satyabhama Rain Storm | Arch-Senator War Commander Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator 1st Wife of Krishna Friend of Krishna; Scientist Jambavan’s daughter; 2nd wife of Krishna Jambavati’s Maid Leader of Silver Wolves; 3rd wife of Krishna Captain of Silver Wolves Soldier in Silver Wolves |
| UNION OF HASTINA |
Bheeshma Dhritarashtra Gandhari Duryodhan Karna Sudama | Lord Commander of Union King of Hastinapur Queen of Hastinapur Son of Dhritarashtra/Heir Apparent Highmaster of Anga Nephew of Karna |
Kunti Pandu Shakuni Yudhistir | Former Queen of Hastinapur Former King of Hastinapur Master of Spies Son of Pandu/ Highmaster of Varnavrat |
| EMPIRE OF MAGADH |
Jarasandh Saham Dev Shishupal Dantavakra Eklavvya | Emperor of Magadh Prince of Magadh Claw of City Guard Brother of Shishupal War Chief of Valkas |
| KINGDOM OF PANCHAL |
Drupad Dhrishtadyumna Satyajit Draupadi | King of Panchal Son of Drupad Son of Drupad Daughter of Drupad |
| KINGDOM OF KALINGA |
Bhanumati Chitragandh | Princess of Kalinga King of Kalinga |
| CITADEL OF MERU |
Varayu Varcin Ukopa Upavi Nala | Student Student Student Student Student |
OTHERS | |
Masha | Matron in House of Oracles |
Kalyavan | Archon of Yavanas |
Bhagadatt | King of Pragjyotisha |
Parshuram | Immortal Warrior Priest |
SIGILS AND WORDS
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| REPUBLIC OF MATHURA Deeds, Not Birth |
| EMPIRE OF MAGADH We Do Not Bow |
| UNION OF HASTINA Law Above All |
| KINGDOM OF PANCHAL Death Before Dishonour |
| KINGDOM OF KALINGA Voyage And Valour |
| YAVANAS Arete and Kleos |
