THE PALE FOLK

Lord Bastill	Latest of a long line of cursed Lord's of Icegard. Cursed by the Witch Madisra for daring to desire the Witch King's Throne, Bastil (like his predecessors) is a complete loon. Havoc now has him locked up in one of Icegard's towers (for his own safety).
General Hurin Havoc	Ice Gard's Witchborn General. An immense pale man who can magically swell himself to 20 feet in height. A militant, brutal man, Havoc has a reputation for being ruthless. Currently rules Icegard in Bastil's name but wants to take the throne - just as long as he can bypass the curse (see above).
General Mishnallo	An experienced, moustached General (called Mish by his friends) with dark bushy eyebrows. Mishnallo's speciality is mountain tactics. He cooks a mean lamb stew.
General Shak	Another experienced military pale man, Shak's career has had it's up's and downs. A man with a passion for womanising, Shak has been demoted to rank and file on more occasions than anyone can count. He is only a General now because Hurin likes him. Shak's trademark wild blonde hair and beard (large enough for a nest of rats to live in) cause him to stand out on the battlefield.
Major Kerece	Kerece is Hurin's righthand man with no job being too dirty or despicable. Kerece handles all of the General's more questionable tasks - like spying and assassinations and as such, operates as Icegard's Spymaster. With contacts in every land, Kerece foils on average, three assassination attempts a month. Kerece is currently married with 3 children. However he would have them all killed in an instant if he thought they could be used against him. He is utterly dedicated to his own thirst for riches and power. Kerece knows the Witch Erohna and has worked for her in the past. In early 2617, Kerece had a memorable encounter with Ragnek Stormcrow. Whilst helping General Hurin carry out a military coo in the Citadel Icegard, Kerece was tormented mentally by the new Herald of Daig - and forever changed by the experience.
Major Lawdryn	Lawdryn of the Krystalgard. Most skilled swordsman in the Icegard army and most respected by the common soldiery. Lawdryn can take on and kill five men at once without getting scratched. He is a disciplined, clean cut individual who aspires towards a perfection of self. However Lawdryn is a useless tactician because he refuses to fight dirty. He prefers straight fights.
Lt. Kruse	Kruse of the Krystalgard is the typical Paleman soldier. He despises normal humans, pours scorn down upon his rivals and believes that the Ice Vein gives him the God-given right to be arrogant and self serving. Despite these traits he is an excellant military man and will happily follow any order - no matter how insane.
Lt. Maydrok	Maydrok is as thick as two short planks. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant by winning a bet and gets things done by shouting a lot. He loves torturing people and abusing small people. He himself is large and quite fat.
Mathon	A War troll and current head of Icegard's Troll legion. Mathon enjoys various privileges in the Court of Icegard - such as eating at the same table as the Majors. Regarded by many of his own kind as a civilized lap dog to the humans, Mathon's behaviour at the dinner table is nevertheless exemplary. Mathon wields a large spiked mace. He is a bit of chef in his spare time, boasting the best stuffed roast human in Icegard.
Altimor of the Krystalgard	An intelligent paleman soldier next in line for promotion. Altimor enjoys riding and listening to the great outdoors. He tends to spend his time sat alone in the forest. He is currently in love with a human woman called Meera but too ashamed and frightened to reveal it; Pale folk are forbidden to love humans (though they do tend to rape and eat a lot of them).
Krisen of the Krystalgard	Friend of Altimor. Krisen sleeps a lot - especially on watch. Treated like a younger brother by the more intelligent Altimor, Krisen enjoys firing arrows at peasants from the tops of walls. On the whole he gets bored very easily.

The Yailin Shukran are giant intelligent trolls that live in the Fell Reaches around Daydark in the north.
Despite the majority of the Shukran being of below average intelligence, thirteen of their number were chosen by the Drynn as subjects of genetic experiments against ANU. Capable of magic, enchantment, rituals and summonings, these 13 trolls became powerful figures in the history of the northland, plotting on the side of Orin to bring about the downfall of the Wise and reclaim their land from human invaders.

Unfortunately by 2600 they had dwindled down to 9 in number.

Shalmaze (f), Agrue, Rasha, Sherna (f), Vader, Bane, Straker, Nox (f), Shukran.

A large desolate place in Esia - just south of the Downs of Dunbar and west of Esium City. Famous for it's lost Citadels, like Merlendy and Hiemir. Some herbs such as Blood nettle grow only on the Idisra.

Idisra is a name going back to the time of Madisra - the witch. She used to live there. Before that the entire area was only known as The Plain of Merlen, (named after the Esian Princess Merlen who tended various groves there.)

Idisra wasn't always desolate. In Merlen's time, pre 10th century, it was a flourishing place of verdant greenery. But after the Elder Winter, the plants failed to return.

A brilliant alchemist who lived in Esium city from 2588 to 2597; Ijorik specialized in rare potions such as Heroism and Invisibility. But it was after gaining the Gourd of Potions from Nathaniel and Minnow that Ijorik's knowledge grew to the point where his services were no longer paid for, but taken. Istar and the Crucible of Magic captured Ijorik in 2599 and forced him to make them potions.

He was killed trying to make an escape.

Who took possession of Istarach the Wise,
and formed the Crucible of Magic.

Solarin Ynnkra is one of Orion's Children - one of the 12 Eshwin or more commonly called Black Elves. Created by Orion to be a guardian of the lesser races, Solarin like the rest of the Eshwin found his father's wishes difficult to fulfill being constantly pursued by the Qual and branded as a monster. Eventually he gave up on the notion and embraced all out war in his struggle to find out Orion's fate and bring down the Qual.

Spending most of his life (from 202 up to 2500) engaged in subversive and secret battle against Mount Eldahar, Solarin was responsible for a great many disasters over the years; some of them detailed below...

One of Ischandi's Wise

In 2598 Istarach the Wise mysteriously vanished from the northland. His disappearance was down to Solarin Ynnkra - Eshwin and Black Elf of Orion.

Solarin had been without a physical body for about 500 years, existing as a black crystal Heartstone. When Istarach came across the stone in Drathelmox's lair, he failed to realise what it was (having never heard of Black Elves before). When Istarach handled the stone, Solarin took temporary control of Istarach's mind, forcing the Wise Wizard to place the stone on his forehead. As soon as he did, a battle raged for possession of Istarach's physical body; a battle that lasted 3 days and nights with Solarin as the victor.

Solarin not only gained the use of Istarach's body but also gained access to Istarach's repertoire of rituals and spells. Combining them with his own Immortal knowledge of spiritualism made Solarin extremely dangerous indeed.

The First Family

1 Seska Tirias Sea defence / warcraft
2 Annalade Ground defence / law enforcement/ judge
3 Symina Farming / food
4 Celeste Building
5 Farah Trade
6 Saja Drugs
7 Aurora Animists / Faith and worship 

Cities Imladris, Tharis Diva
Towns Terris Navor, Balleris Vekkem, Charoris Sannoc 

Customs & Costume
All women wear beads in their hair. The number of beads denotes station. One white bead means low caste. Seven beads of alternating colour identifies a First Family member. A single black bead means mourning. No other beads are worn at this time. Sometimes jewels replace the beads. Clothing tends to be loose and of rich variety with sarongs and elaborate head-dresses common-place.
Men are forbidden to carry weapons unless licensed or under the employ of a woman. Most male slaves to Imladan noble-women are eunuchs.
Low caste men are forbidden to look a woman in the eye.
Most men are addicted to a drug called Death-eye. (Black rimmed eyes are a sign of withdrawel.) They are said to have a "Death-wish" or to be gazing at Death. The drug is grown on large farms, refined by Saja of the First Family and distributed. It has been like this for four hundred years.
Men have tried manufacturing the drug themselves but failed because of Annalade's Vixens. Without a dose every day the men quickly weaken and go mad. To OD on Death-eye is to go beserk. The victim becomes uncontrollable and extremely violent. Some loyal men choose to do this protecting their Lady.
Most women are addicted to the drug - Blue Haze. Haze provides them with heightened sensations and sexuality. Some women volunteer themselves as Breeders to make money.

The wealthiest men are those who excel at arms or breeding. Consequently they are the most heroic, strongest, healthiest or best looking.
Criminals are branded on their left cheek with the mark of the Lawless.
Accused people are judged before a court of no less than 3 peers, all female.
Only women can own land or trade.
All women go to school from 7 to 16 - lessons include mathematics and fighting. Men however are taught farming, building and especially ship building. Many men are sequestered away in military camps and trained to fight.
The women do not treat the men unfairly. Men do not suffer under the gynarchy. Bonding is common but the man's rights seldom equal the womans. 

The most powerful man in Imlada is "Daymus Cartãise". He is an undefeated General and wealthy "land-owner" bonded to Celeste of the First Family. She grants him tremendous freedom. 

Philosophy
Every man and woman must fulfill their destiny and accomplish something with their lives. Suicide is condemned. Being unhappy with one's station is against the grain of belief. Animists prepare the dying for their dissolution back into the elements. Everything you are returns to the 4 elements. Imladan's do not believe in the soul of an individual - but the soul of the world. If someone refuses to give their soul up to the greater soul, they are outcast - ie ghosts. Shadow is therefore seen as a terrible land of selfish people.

Ire - another name for Orion - as called in Suraan.