The Sphere of Good

Cattar

The four orders of Cattar respect and constantly assist each other. The Holy Superior Order is the branch of greatest authority, and the High Messenger normally resides at the High Temple of this order. In Lione, the Cattarian Brothers command respect with one of the cities most magnificent temples. In Serval, the Southern Column enjoys popularity in the lands of Torla. And there is the Brotherhood of Light, respected for following the many edicts of Malok Zrei, and usually adopting a simple life in the Blue Sun Mountains.

As Cattar is the Deity that symbolizes the virtues of the Empire of Catalania, clerics of any of the orders, but particularly those from the Holy Superior Order, have much influence within the Empire.

The Holy Superior Order of Cattarianism.

- Urtesir Linar. Feline High Messenger

Urtesir was one of Malok Zrei's personal friends who always chose a simple and quiet lifestyle. He is about 1.50m tall, is slender, and appears to be around 120 years old. His eyes are light green, his fur light brown, almost bage, and he moves slowly, always seeming to be in thought. Urtesir is the High Messenger, and supervises every aspect of the Temples of Cattar, in every Sect. He is powerful in his faith in Cattar, and respected on nearly every major city on the continent. His home is the High Temple of Cattar in Catalania City.

Urtesir speaks slowly so that every word he says may be fully understood. He shares his wisdom with any being who has time to listen to him, including children. He is by no means, however, over-tolerant. He will defend the Temple and those he cares for whenever necessary and spare no power in doing so. He helps his allies by aiding and counciling them from time to time, and often uses his influence within the Empire to their benefit.

The High Messenger comes from a small town called Ville Beldrane, to the far north of the Blue Sun Mountains. There he learned the teachings of Cattar with his father, who was a humble protector of the church. He had three sisters and three brothers, but from his family only one sister and one brother remain.

He remained on the Catalanian countryside for most of his youth, learning the ways of Cattar and earning a place as cleric. Finally, he traveled to Catalania City and became a cleric at Crat Darha's temple. After ten years beside the Messenger, he witnessed Crats ascension, and Malok Zrei took his place. It was at this time that he decided to take the traditional monastic training for the cleric, and left for Yonmayer to the north. He completed his training eleven years later, and was given the position of High Priest of Port Ocelot and then Felineo. He was also High Priest of Lione for a short time before returning to the Capital of the Empire.

In the Empire, he slowed his activities and joined a group of senior, traditional clerics who lived at the temple. The group he chose as peers were very different from himself, as they were considered Malok's opposition in daily religious matters. But with them he found rest from the busy life he had led so far.

On Malok's ascension, the temple went through a crisis involving his son, Telanis Zrei. When all had calmed, Stonal Jleske had announced that by the wishes of Cattar and of Malok, Urtesir Linar was to be the Messenger of Cattar in Catalania. Some of the deeds already attributed to him include the expulsion of the evil temples from the city of Catalania, and the declaration that all deities other than Cattar should be recognized as saintly entities, and not separate deities. This pronouncement brought much debate throughout the continent.

- Latlir Rashin. Feline High Priest

Latlir Rashin is considered a very popular and traditional figure in many cities throughout the continent. He is a Feline of about 1.75m in height and looks as if he might be seventy years old. His fur is brown and eyes dark. Latlir is always in excellent physical shape, as he prefers to walk during the entire day. When traveling he also prefers to walk, instead of riding.

Brought up in a village just outside the city of Catalania, Latlir came to know his home area very well. But when told that there was nothing worth seeing other than the city, he doubted and set off to see the world. Latlir lacks the monastic training that most clerics of Cattar have, and received all his training at the temple of Cattar in Catalania and in his home village. The primary reason for this is that he has always given great importance to visiting and helping as many cultures and nations as he can. Latlir is said to know, and know well, every major city on the continent.

Latlir Rashin attained his status of High Priest by aiding the orders of Cattar, and the Messengers, in many ways. During the past decades, he has founded nearly thirty temples through his own efforts. He is different from most High Priests in that he does not have his own, exclusive temple. He has earned the right to act as High Priest at almost any location where he has founded a temple.

Latlir is a master in the use of the mace, and for some time helped train young clerics in the capital. He has a fine sense of humor, is eloquent and sometimes is a fast talker. Although he is very patient, he normally will not settle in one location for more than a year.

- Sulantra. Feline High Priestess

Sulantra is the responsible cleric for the daily organization of the temple of Cattar in Catalania City. She has been part of the order for most of her life, always assisting the temple in the capitol of the Empire. Sulantra is about 1.60m in height and has a mixed white and brown fur. Her eyes are brown and she appears to be about 80 years in age.

During her many years as High Priest in Catalania, she has proven to be an important assistant to the order in maintaining influence within the Imperial government and with the faithful. She has been through all the traditional clerical instruction, including eight years on the eastern coast at a monastery.

Sulantra is from Port Serval, where her large family still operates a very traditional supply shop. She started her temple career in Serval, where she assisted Messenger Liagspren and local clerics to gain support from the local trade guilds and build the current temple. Soon after the temple was finished she traveled to Catalania and, with recommendations from Liagspren, she was accepted and sent to the coastal temples. Years of hard work have placed her in the position of High Priest.

Sulantra always acts in the benefit of her faith, and secondarily in the benefit of her order. If she truly believes in any cause, she will (after contacting the Messenger at the temple) do everything within her reach to further that cause. Sulantra is competent and objective. She rarely engages in small talk or light conversation, preferring to focus on issues important to her.

- Roil Caius Damesi. Feline Paladin of Cattar

Born in the temple of Cattar in Catalania City, Roil Caius Damesi was a personal friend of Crat Darha about 2500 years ago. He was defeated during the final battle of the Second Barbarian War, and placed to rest in a vault near the city of Catalania. Some time ago, however, due to anomalies that many cannot explain, he reappeared alive and well. The orders have confirmed that he is who he states, and he currently serves the temple in the capital as a personal protector of the Emperor.

Roil is 1.95m high, and has dark blue eyes. His age appears to be under 50 years, and his fur is a shiny, metallic silver - one of his most distinguishing features. Roil has excellent physical form, and very clear muscular definition. He is one of the Empires most skilled masters of the arts of war, and is considered a flawless swordsman in the Kershmede and Blue Sun styles.

Sir Damesi was born into a very traditional Imperial family, and had one brother. During his youth, he was given the finest fighting and chivalric training the Empire could offer, and it was at this time that Roil first met the already experienced Lord Ranthax Kershmede, Knight of the Empire, his instructor.

Roil was much different from his brother, Korial. Although Korial studied to a much lesser extent than Roil, he used every moment of his time with great vitality. It was in this aspect that the two brothers disagreed most. Roil was conservative and defensive, and Korial took risks at every opportunity. Furthermore, this was the main reason Roil and Ranthax Kershmede never became better friends. Roil was extreme in his cautious ways.

It is also true that Korial became somewhat extreme in taking risks. Early in their careers as Imperial militia officers, Roils brother showed a lack of concern for his troops, and sometimes even for his own safety. But the two brothers managed to maintain a strong relationship throughout the years they served the Empire.

When the Second Barbarian War broke, the two were field commanders eager to prove their worth. But the seventeen year war tired all without exception. When the eighth year came around, Roil had fought thirty battles and had been defeated twice. His reputation as a competent and secure commander reached the attention of the Emperor and, with the recent demise of Ranthax Kershmede, Roil was given the position of Lord High Commander of the Imperial Militia. This position instantly bestowed him the title of Knight of the Empire. Many were surprised by the Emperors decision. Lord Damesi hurried to prove his ability to the nation, and his victories continued to grow.

Meanwhile, Korial was a field commander valiantly fighting the central barbarians in the southwest. He was an example to his troops, and rejoiced at the Imperial decision making Roil a Knight and absolute commander. The war started to move towards final resolution in the north, and Roil sent for Korial so that he could be part of the final confrontation. During the beginning of the tenth year of the war, Roil anticipated a major battle north of Yonmayer, and Korial, already with his brother, assisted in the strategic planning. The battle started during the first week of winter and the outcome seemed predictably favorable, but a week later the barbarians appeared from the west with new allies : clerics and Messengers of Gondor, the same forces that had defeated Lord Ranthax Kershmede. The fighting grew intense and even desperate, and when Roil was forced to retreat to the capital, Korial Caius Damesi took the single risk that guaranteed the safety of the Imperial forces. Along with one hundred fearless cavalrymen, Korial held an enormous mass of barbarians behind as the Imperial troops disengaged from the battle. Sixty two of the cavalry returned to the capital on the next month. Korial was not among them.

At the end of the tenth year of war Roil had learned much from his brother. He seemed to be another person to the people of Catalania city. When the news that the enemy was but four days from the cities walls arrived, he laughed and told the city it need not worry. His words are written and remembered as a battle prayer: " Many heroes will perish and many nations will fall, but the Empire of Catalania will live and ascend forever."

The greatest battle ever to approach the city of Catalania lasted seven hours, and when it had finished, virtually all of the defeated enemy had been slaughtered, almost half of the Imperial militia was either dead or seriously wounded, and Roil Caius Damesi had perished.

When Roil recently returned to the capitol, he stated that his mission before Cattar was still incomplete, but that he did not know what he should specifically do. He took a place as Paladin of Cattar and now leads a simple life in Catalania. Roil is the chivalric ideal. Everyone who knows him says he is very lighthearted and sometimes takes too many risks. Roil values friendships and will help anyone who he believes is good hearted.

The Cattarian Brothers of Lione

- Jefur Dofit, High Priest

Jefur Dofit is the main Cattarian priest in the city of Lione. He exercises partial control over the order, since Telanis Zrei, a very influential figure, also lives and preaches here. Jefur stands at 1.70m and has brown hair. His eyes are dark, and he appears to be about fifty years old.

Twenty years ago Jefur was a cleric serving the villages around Lione. The Messenger Stonal Jleske had heard of his work and summoned him to the temple in the city. After they spoke for an hour, Stonal decided that Jefur would stay in the temple and assist the current High Priest in his duties. Against his own will, Jefur remained in the city and placed his former work second. During the many years in Lione, Stonal prepared Jefur for a place as High Priest, and a year before Stonals ascension, the position was granted to him.

Jefur is systematic when handling religious affairs. He is intractable and will even seem political at times. He learned much theory from Stonal, but learned very little about relating with local authorities and other orders. Jefur does, however, respect all those above his rank within his faith. The High Priest of Lione is considered stubborn and many within his own order stay out of his way. Jefur is nevertheless competent in his daily activities.

- Ronean, Feline Priest

When the people of Lione seek the spiritual aid a Cattarian priest has to offer, they normally seek Ronean. Not only is Ronean always available for any matter, he also cares about the people of the city and does everything he can to protect them. He is slender for his 1.80m in height. His hazel eyes blend well with his neutral brown fur. Ronean has excellent posture, and radiates confidence and respect.

- Pagrieni, Priestess

Pagrieni is recognized as one of the most hard working members of the order. With short black hair and black eyes, she is very charismatic towards the population of Lione and other surrounding towns. Pagrieni does not hold an important rank in her order, but she is cherished by the people because of her continued attention and care towards them.

The priestess is about 1.65m high and is twenty seven years old. She is an example to the clerics of her order, and some have become envious of her many virtues.

- Telanis Zrei. Feline Lord High Paladin of Cattar

Telanis Zrei is the son of Malok Zrei, former High Messenger of Cattar. He was born in the City of Catalania when his father was an elder at the High Temple. His mother is Defigia of Orgoss, once wife of Malok, who died in the distant past.

Telanis received his monastic teachings from Stonal Jleske, and learned to be paladin through many years of service to the temples. His age appears to be about sixty, and he is tall and physically powerful. His eyes are blue, like his fathers were. Telanis wears a serious expression when about his duties.

Most clerics of Cattar know Telanis for his iron will and unbending faith. He is much more an example of total devotion and unquestioning faith than a chivalric archetype. His family name has always given him the greatest respect within the temples. In Lione, Telanis is clearly as influential as any authority in the order.

Telanis does not tolerate evil in any form without exception. He has been known to sacrifice, without warning, a simple merchant that had evil intentions. It is said that he will "feel" the evil he despises and, if it seems to be a fundamental aspect of the individual, he will destroy it. His behavior clearly frightens most people, since he shows no signs of trying to seek evil in people. Bystanders sometimes see Telanis suddenly slay a common person who, they believe, could have been them. Telanis has various devout followers within this order, but his actions do not reflect the popular principles of Cattar.

Lione is one of the only locations that tries to accept his acts. Since Telanis does not believe in bowing before anything but Cattar and the Messengers, he rarely leaves Lione. He does, however, support the Empire of Catalania.

When Malok left the Prime Material Plane, his position suddenly became vacant. Before the temples could choose a successor to Malok, Telanis took his place in the capital of the Empire as High Messenger. For a few months he struggled to build a new order of Cattar, stronger than ever before. His various problems with the Emperor brought him to use the power he had conquered to remove the entire high temple from the capital. He eventually joined forces with the Empire again, but was forced by all the other orders of Cattar to yield his position to the rightful Messenger, Urtesir Linar. The other Messengers at the time, Liagspren and Stonal returned the temple to its place in Catalania.

After this he settled in his current home and received the esteemed title of Lord High Paladin.

The Southern Column of Faith Sect

- Seprag Hagruz, High Priest

Seprag is the main Cattarian authority on the south of the continent. He is very young at about twenty six years old, and has brown hair and dark eyes.

Seprag is Liagsprens primary student and successor. He has always followed Liagsprens every piece of advice, and now oversees the temple in Port Serval. He is a humorous individual, and is liked by most all adventurers for his support and cheerful attitudes. Clerics admire him, although some older ones find his humor foolish.

- Yalsir Ordibel, Priest

Yalsir is an Elder monk from the northern reaches of the Union of Serval. He rarely visits Port Serval, but still fully obeys Seprag. Yalsir is tall and is about forty in age. He has long brown hair and hazel eyes. Yalsir travels throughout he southern lands with a single purpose : spread the goodness of Cattar to every village he can reach.

This cleric is serious and experienced, and has met such people as Malok, Urtesir, and Liagspren. Yalsir is known as a truly mature and persistent cleric to many individuals and many orders.

- Tradom Satserim. Feline Priest

This priest is a religious envoy to the Union of Serval. He is considered a clerical " diplomat " and is always in the palace of the Guild master of the Union, Karmoth Quintar. Tradom not only represents the Southern Column of Faith sect, but also the Holy Superior Order in the Unions capital. The clerics in Port Serval often say Tradom is the link between the Union, the Empire, and Cattar. This is not entirely true, however, because Seprag Hagruz is also very active within the Unions politics.

 

The Brotherhood of Light

- Camenius Sirgenast. Feline Messenger

Camenius Sirgenast was one of Malok Zrei's good friends, and when he was still very young, met Crat Darha. He had met Urtesir many times in the capital and at the time they became good friends. Camenius appears to be about 120 years old and is about 1.75m tall. His fur is gray and white and his eyes black.

Camenius is from the same monastery where Malok studied. He spent most of his life in secluded thought, a preparation for the great responsibility he believed he would one day possess. He is certainly one of the wisest Cattarian priests, and is known to deliberate for long periods of time about common subjects.

This Messenger also has another, more active side. For his age, Camenius boasts vitality. He will suddenly set out on some adventurous deed even if it requires great physical youth to fulfill. The people that know Camenius find that he believes a good hearted adventurer, who has faith in Cattar, will do more to strengthen the temples than a dozen clerics. He only enjoys the company of a few clerics who are his better friends.

Camenius Sirgenast was born in Cellesse. His family had a farm, and he learned much from his parents. He went to the orders of Cattar simply to bring some prestige to his mother and father. Soon he began to learn about Cattars teachings, and realized that he had mistakenly chosen his true path in life. He never stopped learning, always traveling to another temple or monastery to see unique books and places. He never became interested in other priests.

Camenius' first true friend was Malok. They shared many opinions and soon they went to the city of Catalania to serve the orders. Malok became a High Messenger, and Camenius preferred to remain a patriarch. When Malok left the Prime, Camenius left the capital.

Camenius returned to Catalania years after Malok had left. He met Urtesir, who had foreseen his coming, and received his title.

This Messenger is shrewd and eloquent, but some find him too outspoken. He is always watching for a situation that would need his advice and assistance. On many occasions, this has allowed him to uncover matters that some may have kept from him.

- Dacrinor Mir Panys. High Elf Messenger

Dacrinor is from Myasicar Port, having been found as an infant among slain desert nomads after a viscous battle. He was brought up in the Temple of Cattar in that city, always helping the clerics and learning from them. He decided to join the orders when he was still very young. Dacrinor has incredible faith in Cattar, and some say that very few have ever truly believed in every Cattarian principle the way he does.

Dacrinor Mir Panys is about 1.65 tall and has the same jovial appearance as most adult elves. His hair is black and eyes green. Through many years of persistent search, and with the guidance of Cattar, he found his family and discovered his family name, Mir Panys.

During his years of service in Myasicar Port, Dacrinor learned to be a cleric from many wise Elders. But soon the youth went through a very sorrowful experience, common to all elves who ever befriend other races. He watched as his mentors and friends aged and died. Dacrinor did not notice any aging within himself, and for many years, this cleric that had been known for his joyous love of Cattar and the people of the continent went into seclusion. His state regressed to depression, and his misery grieved the people of Myasicar. In his small room below the temple, he was finally visited by a Messenger from Lione, Stonal Jleske.

After the two talked, Dacrinor saw that many beings, elves and other races alike, had been through this sadness. Stonal told the elf of the many friends he had lost, but of the invaluable experiences he was blessed with by being able to live for longer than others, and they spoke for many hours. The two discovered they were very alike, and Stonal convinced Dacrinor to continue his work, and told him he, Dacrinor, would one day take his place as a Messenger.

For many years after that day, Dacrinor worked for the temples in the northern reaches of the continent. His work soon took him to the city of Catalania, Lione, Port Serval, and Jaquari. Malok Zrei recognized his true valor on many occasions, and he was given the title of High Priest. He visited Stonal from time to time, and when the lizard man had ascended, he remained in prayer for two days.

As Stonal had once told him, he was summoned to the city of Catalania to take a place as Messenger of Cattar. But as he traveled to the capital of the Empire, he discovered that he had inherited something more from Stonal. He had acquired the saintly ability to speak with the heavens, to hear the voice of Cattar: something that some say only Stonal had ever earned. Humbled with this greatest of gifts, he remained at a small village temple for weeks, then traveling to Catalania and becoming a Messenger.

Dacrinor is extremely humble. He only becomes aggressive if confronted by truly evil beings. Most people who meet him for the first time do not suspect he is an important priest. But it is his simple ways that make him the wise elf that he is. He is always available to help any friends he has, and, like the other Messengers, does not spare any effort in doing so.

Cartack

The sects of Cartack exist in harmony with each other, and it is recognized that the Dwarven priests are more adept at practicing the work of Cartack, forging. It is known, however, that the temples of the Snarian Sect are more capable and persistent in spreading the word of the deity Cartack.

The Kar Koroeth Sect

-Kazkaran Metalforger, Dwarf High Priest

Kazkaran is the most important authority in the temples of Cartack. He is the brother of Tharl Metalforger, King of Kar Koroeth. Kazkaran has many difficulties in maintaining his faith, as most dwarves pray to Dwarven gods.

The High Priest is 1.75m tall, has bark hair and eyes, and appears to be middle aged. He is quiet and reserved, but will speak on behalf of his faith without limits. Kazkaran was born in the Dwarven city of Daradon, like his brother. He carries the artifact of Cartack known as Forenlor, a great battle ax.

- Darogar Tagron, Dwarf Priest

Darogar is a humble priest of Cartack . He is a Novice and is still in training, placed as a sentinel in the northern Blue Sun Mountains. He will occasionally set out to explore the surface world, and is constantly in the temple of Cartack with the other clerics.

Darogar is strong and young, and has a long beard and very long hair. He carries the war hammer that his family has passed on for generations, the Gubar. Darogar is talkative, and sometimes can be naive.

The Snarian Sect

-Hifilimus Satleyev, High Priest

Hifilimus is the main priest of Cartack in Jaguari. He is feared by those who do not know him personally due to his austere approach to the already harsh Militocracy policy. He is very strict and is respected by Snarian authorities, including the temples of Bolthan.

Hifilimus Satleyev is about 1.80 high and wears a brown beard. His hear is brown also, and his eyes are black. He has a deep voice and enjoys watching mock combat.

-Ikarin Burgov, Priest

Ikarin is a young cleric in training at the temple of Cartack in Hasthrass. He comes from a humble family that lives outside the cities walls, and has deposited all his hopes for a better and more complete life in Cartack. Ikarin is about twenty and is physically strong. His hair is blond and his eyes blue.

Ikarin is impatient and sometimes does not understand the lessons taught at the temple. But as time passes, he feels the ever growing responsibility that his position may someday come to have. Ikarin is dedicated and persistent, a good friend to those who know him better, and good humored.

-Nigof Fortin, Priest

Nigof is from a traditional family of generals in the Militocracy. Although he was raised to either be part of the militia of Jaguari or join the orders of Bolthan, Nigof was compelled to join the temple of Cartack for reasons even he does not understand. He simply gave up his life with his family and took up life in a temple in Jaguari under Hifilimus, who told him that, for some divine reason, Nigof was sure to be a great cleric in the service of Cartack.

Nigof Fortin is slender at 1.80m high, has dark brown hair and black eyes. He is quiet and enjoys the company of older clerics. Nigof is considered to be a exceptionally competent cleric for his current position and age.

Rorren

Rorrens clerics are magistrates in many cities of the south, and even in some places of the Empire. There are two main orders of Rorren, the Order of Justice, known for its reliance in serene clerics, and the Order of Truth, composed of rigid and spirited clerics. The two orders are under the control of Bronlac the Just, the respected, even-tempered Messenger.

The Order of Justice's High Temple is in Felineo, and the Order of Truth's is a days travel south of Puma de Clin.

The Order of Justice

-Bronlac the Just, Messenger

Bronlac is one of the oldest members of the Order of Justice, and holds the highest position among the clerics of Rorren. He appears to be about sixty five years old, and is 1.80m high. His hair is gray and eyes dark.

Bronlac spends most of his time giving counsel to clerics and governors about just judgment. He is respected for his dedication by most faiths, and holds his position because of his great competence.

Bronlac the Just does not aid his major allies in any practical, material ways, although he often gives them good advice.

-Tormad Calgerton, Priest

Of all the priests of Rorren in Felineo, Tormad Calgerton is certainly the most uncommon. One of the greatest virtues of a priest of Rorren is seriousness. Tormad is anything but sober, preferring to spend his spare time in taverns or in game houses.

Still in training at the High Temple of the Order of Justice, many say he will never become a true cleric. His hair is brown and his eyes are dark.

The Order of Truth

-Irinar of Truth, High Priest

Irinar of Truth is the main authority within the Order of Truth, and in all the orders second only to Bronlac. He is about 1.75m high, and appears to be around fifty in age. His hair is dark and eyes hazel.

Irinar is mainly a source of counsel for the community of Puma de Clin. He has always defended the miners there, and is considered a friend of all those in the mining areas. The local guard also has befriended this High Priest, since it is known that his word can be considered law by any sane being. Irinar is reserved, and like most clerics of Rorren, will not pass judgment unless asked to.

-Roolwil Hylk, Feline Priest

In recent times, the Order of Truth has seen many austere clerics within its ranks. One good example of this stern position within the priesthood is Roolwil Hylk, born in Port Bengal and apparently around fifty years old. He has dark brown fur and dark green eyes, and is healthy and strong.

Roolwil will stand by his judgment at all costs, and will oversee most of the sentences he passes. He demands respects towards his position when he is acting as a magistrate, and will punish any person, regardless of position or circumstance, that lacks this respect. He speaks loudly, and rarely goes unnoticed. Roolwil, however, is not very severe when not conducting his duties, although his personality is constantly resolute.

Simiah

The temples of Simiah are among the most popular on the continent. In Lione, the High Temple of Simiah is just as popular as the temple of the Cattarian Brothers. The Orders of this deity have recently been encouraging the populations of various cities to attend the temples of Simiah on a regular basis, and their large scale efforts will certainly yield great results soon.

Lione is considered as the city of Simiah, although Cattar is just as popular here. Nevertheless, the god of dreams is loved in most cities, and the goodhearted, tolerant clerics of these orders are frequently accepted and supported even where their faith has not yet become popular.

-Artran Aralinur, Gray Elf High Messenger

The story of Artran Aralinur is a long one. He was born in the small village of Daneen, one of the many that make up the Frashil villages in the Calliak Forest. Artran Aralinur appears to be quite old, a very rare circumstance for any Elf.

Artran is about 1.45m high and has long white hair and violet-blue eyes. He appears to be weak, and usually carries a staff to aid him in his constant walks. Artran went to the northern Elven kingdom in Whisperwoods when he was young. Impatient for an Elf, he wanted to see the world and live great adventures. In the city of Verquinian, he made friends with another young elf named Hawking while studying magic. The two spent nearly seventy years together, and walked the continent seeing great wonders.

But it is said that the two finally quarreled over delicate matters. Hawking was much more aligned with the Elven philosophies, and could not accept most races as equals. Artran, however, had made many non-Elven friends, and he even admired some of them. Enraged, Hawking returned to Verquinian and left Artran behind.

As time passed, Artran matured and slowed his travels. In magic, he had become powerful, especially when dealing with other planes. It is said that on one extra planar travel, he first met Simiah.

Many cannot believe that he actually met the deity, but as the account goes, Simiah gave Artran a vision of absolute harmony and told him what he must do to achieve this for the plane of Three Suns. Humbled, Artran joined the orders of Simiah and embraced his teachings. After fifty years he was given the title of High Messenger, and for much time brought peace to the north. He has always aided his allies, offering them anything within his reach to bring them safety and happiness.

Artran, however, has always dabbled in magic. Many years ago, he was possessed by a being from Gehenna, and brought havoc to many places in the north. He was defeated by the adventurers that had aided him on many occasions, and disappeared.

During the time he was gone, some say he paid the price for his imprudence. He was allowed to return recently, when the former High Messenger, Wolwacz, stepped down. Wolwacz, who some say is not from Three Suns, had made the orders very popular, promoting great events in the name of Simiah.

Now back in Lione, Artran is in peace with himself. He can be found in the High Temple or in the streets of this city, and the population of Vaelar has welcomed him with affection.

-Raska Nalnur, Priest

Raska Nalnur is a very popular cleric in the city of Catalania. Originally from Lione, he has earned his place as an Elder at the temple in the Empires Capitol. In Lione, he is also very popular.

Raska is about thirty years old, has light brown hair, and dark eyes. He is thin, and has a scar below his right eye, caused by an accident at a joust in Lione.

Raska is gentle and has a soft voice. He is always quoting the teachings of Simiah, and those who spend time with him notice that he has most of the existent teachings in his mind and heart.

-Ursac, Feline Priest

Ursac is from a very religious family, respected by many orders. In Lione, he aids all priests and has recently been recognized as a Patriarch. Ursac is knowledgeable in all areas of study, including the many religions of other deities. A great mountain near Lione has his name, a name which was decided for him well before he was born. This mountain was on the land of this family for much time, but now belongs to Lione.

Ursac has dark and light brown mixed fur. He is about 1.70 m high, and appears to be about sixty years old. His eyes are black.

 

The Knights of Simiah

Created by the former High Messenger, Wolwacz, the Knights of Simiah are constantly growing in number, and have swords and armor that is particularly made for them. Their colors are blue and red.

-Wolfkad, High Elf Paladin of Simiah

Wolfkad is a true defender of the faith, serving the clerics of Simiah and maintaining unblemished conduct . He sits on the Counsel of the Order, and is a master in the Imperial swordstyle.

Wolfkad stands at 1.70m and has dark hair and green eyes. His attire is always graceful, and Wolfkad is eloquent and respectful to those he honors and has vowed to defend.

-Skink, Halfling Paladin of Simiah

The most good humored Knight of Simiah is Skink, a Halfling originally from Jaguari. He is certainly much older than he appears to be, for it is said that he was a companion of Karlin D'Narkan when the latter was still an Avenger of Gondor.

Skink met Karlin about a hundred years before the Oblivion. Karlin, who had been a paladin of Cattar, had just given in to the calling of Ansgar Draco, and joined the orders of Gondor. Skink, a follower of Simiahs teachings, tried to help his new friend to return to his former good principles. With the added help of a sorceress called Fevigia, he convinced Karlin to fight the Messenger of Gondor, Ansgar, and return to Catalania. The threesome traveled to the High Temple of Gondor and a great battle began. After a desperate struggle, Ansgar Draco was victorious. The three had been defeated.

But it seems they had not died. Perhaps it was the will of various good deities that they return in the future to continue to battle evil and bring an end to the Draco lineage.

Since his return, Skink has settled in Lione. He is an excellent swordmaster in the Tirelian style, but is not a sufficiently moral example of a paladin. Skink has a great love of excessive meals, raillery, and parading his position to the people of Lione. Skink is, in truth, an exemplary adventurer.

Torla

The Orders of Torla are almost as popular as those of Simiah. These orders are much more common in many cities, however, although the sizes of their temples are normally small. The Sisterhood of Purity is located in Port Serval, and is composed exclusively of females. The Sect of Protected Life is located in Puma de Clin, and educates many clerics that eventually set out to build small temples all over the south. The Sect of Pure Shining is located in Pallassi and is the most traditional of orders.

Clerics of Torla are among the most temperate of all faiths. They abhor violence and will do everything they can to promote health among all people.

The Sisterhood of Purity

-Alhana Northbreeze, High Messenger

Alhana Northbreeze was born in Toufor, a coastal city near Lione that is entrusted to the Rothogarians. Her family was not of Rothogarian decent, however, but served the families as blacksmiths. Since the nature of the local community was of abundant wealth, the Northbreeze family lived in a two story stone mansion and owned an astounding shop.

When she was but twelve, a corrupt mayor in Toufor declared that Alhana was to be his wife. The Northbreeze family could not bear the pronouncement and sent young Alhana away to Lione.

Upon arrival, Alhana went to the temple of Cattar, met Stonal Jleske, and the two soon became friends. It was the Messenger of Cattar that looked after Alhana during two years in Lione, for the Mayor of Toufor had sent a group of mercenaries to retrieve her.

Although the friendship between Stonal and Alhana was a strong one, the girl had left Toufor in search for a reason in life. Things were too easy in her homeland because money and wealth were everywhere. She wanted to help others and make a difference with her own acts.

That is why Alhana Northbreeze left Lione, on her own, and traveled to Catalania. There she met many heroes and clerics, and finally the temple of Torla. At the time it was a small one, like most temples of Torla were. Alhana soon entered the Sisterhood of Purity and spent many years studying the Principles of Life. She chose to stay in Catalania and became a personal friend of Malok Zrei. The Empire soon noticed the charismatic young priestess and she met Emperor Yesthen. She became High Priestess when she was 22 years old, returned to Toufor, and prompted the mayor to step down. She then forgave him for his past misdeeds.

A short time later, Alhana was given the first title of Messenger within the faith of Torla. She left Catalania, and relocated the entire Sisterhood to Port Serval, where she would be able to command the faith without any political influences.

Alhana is about 1.80m high and appears to be about thirty five years old. Her hair is dark and her captivating eyes are light blue. Alhana is graceful and attractive, but has taken the vote of chastity. Her influence is great, being the one greatest authority within the orders of Torla. Alhana is almost as active as most adventurers, traveling to many cities in search of ways to bring more followers to Torla.

-Elliseni, Priestess

Elliseni is a young priestess from Port Serval. She is 1.65 tall and is about 18 years old. Her eyes are dark and her hair dark brown. She has traveled throughout the north, and is currently coordinating the construction of a temple in Hasthrass. She hopes to establish a new order of Torla, dedicated to the poor and to children.

-Taya Davera, Feline Priestess

Taya Davera is an older priestess in Serval, having served Torla for about fifty years. She has always aided the temples to maintain organization, and this is her only ambition. She feels that the orders can never give into chaos of any type.

Taya is extremely faithful, and is familiar with almost all knowledge pertinent to Torla. Her fur is dark and her eyes hazel. Taya stands at about 1.50m.

The Sect of Protected Life

-Karthan, High Priest

Karthan has been the High Priest at Puma de Clin for half a century, and is known to be a precious follower of Torla. He is about 1.60 high and appears to be about 80 years old. His hair and full beard are gray-brown.

-Renasil, Priest

Renasil is a young mage of the Sect of Protected Life. He spends his days learning as much as possible about Torla and her principles, but sometimes grows restless and sets out on short expeditions to Brandon, Pallassi and Felineo. He is about 20 years old and has dark hair and eyes.

-Medria, Feline Priestess

Medria is a friend of Renasil, always traveling with him. She is very faithful, and is always carrying the Principles with her in the form of a small book with tiny writing.

Medria is 1.65 tall, and is about 25 years old. Her fur is gray.

The Sect of Pure Shining

-Kerenia, Messenger

When Kerenia was still very young, her poor family left her at a local temple of Parda in Cellesse. The clerics there treated the girl well, offering her various options of work so that, when she was older, she would be able to survive on her own. But Kerenia chose to take up the Principles of Torla, at another local temple, who she considered a humble goddess - unlike the teachings Parda that she considered too grand and elevated.

After some time, the young priestess became well known for her courage within the orders of Torla, and began to have ideas of moving to the Sect of Pure Shining in Pallassi. Many people believed she was mad, for the traditional orders in Pallassi were severe in the ways they followed the Principles, and were mostly men. But she had heard of corruption within the temple in Pallassi, nothing outrageous for any order in the City of Assassins.

Kerenia traveled to Pallassi and took up her teaching there. After many months in the oppressive city, Kerenia discovered a haven for wanted criminals within the temple. Many thieves were holding stolen goods in these rooms.

Kerenia immediately went to the authorities, the city guard. The guard arrested many thieves, but soon it was known to the many guilds in the city that Kerenia had arraigned many of their members. She was attacked many times on the first night after the temple had been cleared, and on each survived by mere luck. These attacks were so violent that she was forced to go into hiding. Many clerics in the temple supported Kerenia, but it wasknown that there were corrupt clerics also.

In four days, Karthan from Puma de Clin had arrived, and began to seek Kerenia. After they met, he accompanied her to the temple and helped drive each corrupt cleric out of Pallassi. A rogue that knew Karthan agreed to help Kerenia stay at the temple. Lomer, the rogues name, defended her for many weeks. Five years later, it was proclaimed by the High Messenger Alhana Northbreeze that Kerenia was to immediately be made High Priest in Pallassi. She took this place and has maintained it for the past three years.

Kerenia has recently been chosen by a counsel of Patriarchs - Karthan among them - and Alhana to be a Messenger. This is due to her continued hunting of criminals, even endangering herself, in defense of the people of Pallassi, who are plagued by many thieves guilds and assassins rings.

Kerenia is 1.75m tall and has light brown hair. Her eyes are hazel and she appears to be slightly over thirty.

-Danuked Arisi, Feline Priest

Danuked is a friend of the people of Pallassi. He has always helped families in the need of charity, and is always cheerful. Danuked Arisi is a wine master, and oversees the production of wine at the temple. He is about 70 years old and has dark brown fur.

-Wunak, Wood Elf Priest

Wunak is a young cleric that came from Cellesse to study in the temple of Kerenia. He was born in the northern Snar mountains, and brought to the south when still a child. Wunak spends as much of his time as he can trying to come in contact with the Messenger, but so far has been very occupied in study. Wunak detests violence even more than the average cleric of Torla.

Parda

The Orders of Parda are certainly the most tolerant of all. The temples of Rorren are often irritated at the actions the clerics of Parda take, because they offer absolution to any person who seeks them. Very few understand the nature of these temples, and so very few consider Parda to truly be the goddess of wisdom.

Clerics of Parda will always commune with the spirits to find a path to exoneration for those who seek their Goddess. They try to teach those who have erred through tasks that will absolve them.

-Devanora Summersigh, Messenger

Devanora Summersigh is from the northern city of Orgoss, although very few people know much about her childhood. It is known, however, that she came to Lione after she was twenty years old, and that, as an intelligent and wise cleric of Parda, soon became respected within her orders. She became a friend of many authorities of the temples in Lione. For much time, she became a close friend of the former High Messenger of Simiah, Wolwacz.

Devanora was given her title after many journeys and endeavors in the name of Parda. At heart, she is an adventurer, and even as a Messenger she travels often.

Devanora Summersigh has red hair and is about 1.80m. She appears to be about 28 years old.

-Farani Atlton, High Elf Priest

Farani Atlton is a young elf from the Blue Sun Mountains. He has decided to settle for some time in Lione. He is about 1.50m tall and has dark hair and blue eyes.

Cor

The High Temple of Cor is situated in the south west of the Blue Sun mountains. All clerics of Cor love knowledge and follow one area into specialty.

-Durzoan Teylom, Feline High Priest

Durzoan Teylom is considered to be one of the most educated and experienced individuals in Catalania. He was born in Port Serval, and has been the High Priest of Cor for more time than most can remember. Some say he does not age, but most believe he employs wizardry to conserve his adulthood.

Durzoan is 1.65 tall and appears to be around 60 years old. He has mixed gray fur.

-Rosenia, Priestess

Rosenia is one of the clerics residing at the castle of the Baron of Kerney. She spends most of her time studying local history, as she has already finished her monastic education.

-Radstyce Googlin, Halfling Priest

Radstyce is a merry Halfling from Catalania city. He has been with the orders of Cor for some time, and is considered an exemplary cleric. Radstyce is about 95cm tall and has brown hair and eyes.

 

Bolthan

The Orders of Bolthan are found in Lione and in Jaguari, although small temples exist in some other cities. The Order of Glorious Battle is from Lione, and is considered the main order of Bolthan. The Order of Stone has great influence in the Militocracy of the Snar, and is located in Jaguari. Both orders maintain infrequent contact.

The Order of Glorious Battle

-Cursan Odalubaron, Messenger

Cursan is about 1.85 tall and appears to be about 50 years old. He has brown hair and a brown beard, and has dark eyes. Cursan is respected as a warrior as much as he is as a cleric. His strong form and posture reflect this.

Cursan Odalubaron was born in Jaguari, and underwent he basic clerical teachings there. Not being able to get along with the High Priests in Jaguari, he took some good friends with him to Lione and founded the first temple of Bolthan in that city. Lione being a major city on the continent, Cursan watched his order grow to great proportion and always kept strong ties with local rulers.

Because of his continued support to many just nations, Cursan was chosen as Messenger by divine prophecy, and has ever since maintained a severe command over his order.

Cursan Odalubaron has true passion for battle, and respects any person that shows this type of affection towards battle. He does not have many strong allies outside his order, and within his order his strongest allies are his paladins.

-Justin Blazonshield, Paladin

Justin Blazonshield was born in Port Serval and was sent to Lione when he was still young. When he arrived in the great city he ingressed in the Academy of Lione and studied for many years, always supported by his faraway parents. He was taken into the orders by Cursan himself, and given his complete training at the Academy, specializing in the Palidrian swordstyle.

Justin has a brother in Serval, and he has been courting a sorceress in Catalania city called Sadria. He loves to travel and offers his services to many good temples and to the Empire. Justin Blazonshield is normally in a good mood and smiling.

Justin is bit under 1.95m tall, has light brown hair, and has formidable strength. He has blue eyes and is about 35 years old. He is always seen in his full suit of armor, and Justin considers battle a sacred act that he loves above all else. He is always a supporter of Good, and is allied to other great warriors in the north.

-Berest Winterspark, Paladin

Berest Winterspark is a sober warrior, and does not value the lives of those he does not honor. He considers cowardice and lying to be reason for execution. Berest is quiet and calculating.

Born in Hasthrass, Berest was trained at the War School of Jaguari. He is dedicated to the use of the sword in the Kershmede style, but is also good in influencing local rulers. Within the Order of Glorious Battle, he is an organizer, always worried with the possibility of treason and inapt clerics.

Berest has little use for mercy, and is sometimes questioned as to his integrity as a Paladin. He has no doubts as to that.

Berest is 1.90m tall, has black hair and green eyes. He rarely smiles.

The Order of Stone

-Bantle Rast, Feline High Priest

Bantle Rast is the current High Priest of the Order of Stone in Jaguari. He was one of the clerics, at the time a novice, that caused Cursans journey to Lione.

Bantle Rast is normally preoccupied with matters that involve his order with the Militocracy. He rarely leaves the capitol of the Militocracy, and has a strong relationship with the General King.

He has dark brown hair and hazel eyes. He appears to be about 70 years old and in slightly hunchbacked.

-Pherenite, Priest

Pherenite is a cleric at the High Temple in Jaguari. He is about 30 years old and has dark hair and eyes.

Pherenite, already an Elder, tries to comfort clerics who find life in the temple or in Jaguari too harsh. He believes in major reform for the Militocracy of the Snar.

Bowman (" Luck Wind ")

The clerics of the Bowman are sparsely organized, and are gentle woodsmen in most cases.

-Sunnet, Priest

Sunnet lives in the Calliak Forest, two days travel south of the Valley of Sathross. He tends the woods and protects animals and plants from destruction.

Sunnet has long brown hair and is 1.70m tall. He always carries a long bow with him, and this weapon is rarely used to hurt others.

-Natlun, Feline Priest

Natlun lives a days journey from Lione in the Tervede forest. He normally does not show himself to others, but constantly protects travelers that pass through his segment of the forest.

Natlun has blond hair and dark eyes.

Cellesse is a large town ruled and populated by a multitude of races. It is an important supply point for passing merchants who are not traveling into Felineo, which is only three days travel south. The low town walls are lined with banners of local nobility, and prominent families from Felineo and Pallassi.