A Saiduan-controlledisland north of Dorinah, currently under siege by Dorinah.

Amelia Novao

A Seeker from Dorinah. Tirajista.

Anavha Hasaria

Zezili Hasaria’s husband. Son of Gilyna Lasinya, a tax clerk in Dorinah’s eastern province. The Empress awarded Anavha to Zezili as a token for her service.

Aramey Dahina Dasina

A Dhai scholar, specializing in Saiduanese history. Married to Lanilu Asaila Sorila.

Arasia Marita Sorila

Temporary keeper of the Liona Stronghold in Ghrasia Madah’s absence.

Arisaa Saara

Politically formidable wife of Patron Alaar Masoth Taar.

Ashaar Toaan

A Saiduan scholar.

Asona Mosana Badu

Clan leader of Clan Badu.

Bael Asaraan

Record keeper for the archives at Kuonrada. Native of Caisau.

Blinding Tree

Tree that emits a deadly acid that can eat through skin and armor, and melt bone.

Bone Tree

Tree with spiny branches made of the bones of its prey. Secretes a poisonous sap.

Book of Oma

Denotes the collected writings of Faith Ahya and her early followers, which have become the basis for historical understanding and religious practices in Dhai.

Book of Rhea

A collection of anecdotal stories and observations which form the basis of religious practices and laws in Dorinah.

Broodguard

The Patron of Saiduan’s personal guards, a position which is often hereditary.

Caisa Arianao Osono

Novice at the Temple of Oma. A parajista.

Caisau

A city in Saiduan just south of Isjahilde.

Casa Maigan

An old acquaintance of Ora Dasai’s living in Isjahilde before it was overrun by the Tai Mora.

Casalyn Aurnaisa

Empress of Dorinah.

Catori

Title used for the spouse of the Kai.

Chali Finahin Badu

Ambitious Ora living in Oma’s temple. Brother to Roh. They share two mothers and three fathers but are not related by blood. A tirajista.

Clan Adama

Named for one of Hahko and Faith Ahya’s children, Clan Adama’s primary exports come from its orchards.

Clan Alia

Central clan in Dhai, just north of Clan Garika. Primarily known for its textiles.

Clan Badu

Clan bordering Clans Garika and Sorila, in Dhai. Politically close to Clan Garika.

Clan Daora

Coastal clan in Dhai.

Clan Dasina

Clan Dasina often allies with Clan Daora in political matters. The two are named after the twin daughters of the fourth Dhai Kao. Clan Dasina’s exports include rice, sugar cane, and hemp.

Clan Garika

Known as the most powerful single clan in Dhai.

Clan Mutao

Smallest and least economically powerful of the Dhai clans.

Clan Nako

Neighboring Clan Mutao, Clan Nako holds much of the country’s wealth in copper and other metals.

Clan Osono

Central clan in Dhai. Chief commodity is sheep.

Clan Raona

Originally comprised of two different clans – Riana and Orsaila – Clan Roana is just a century old, and was created in an effort to tamp down the fierce feuding between the Riana and Orsaila clans, which resulted in nearly a dozen deaths.

Clan Saiz

Clan located in southern Dhai, politically aligned with Clan Sorai.

Clan Saobina