Ruling body of the known and free planets. Mediates disputes, but has some vulnerability to treachery and bribery.
Gasha
OrTan pleasure bed.
Georgia Steel
28 Earth years old, auburn hair, green eyes. Distant cousin of Elise Ashston’s, raised as her sister.
Ki Tul’Mar
Sailmaster of Arda. Brother to Fari and Krysta. 150 stellar years old, marked with pa in a flame pattern beginning at his waist, dividing on his chest, and flaming up both shoulders. He carries a diamond blade that matches his shanna’s eyes.
Kon’pa
Ardani Dance of Life, to honor pa, the stars, and the sails of the Royal Fleet.
Krysta Tul’Mar
Captain of the Ardani Home Guard. Sister to Ki and Fari. 100 stellar years old, marked with pa in a soft pattern like cherry blossoms on her chest and neck.
Law of Keeping
Ardani law governing the claiming of a Sailmaster’s mate.
Lord Gith
OrTan prince and slaver.
Lorelei
Three mythical guardians of the Tul’Mar line, halflings, often depicted as feral with cat-like features.
Nostans
Tiny species, approximately three feet in height, who frequent OrTan pleasure ships.
Ord’pa
Ceremonial Ardani executioner.
OrTa
Planet in the Free Galaxy still engaged in the forbidden and heavily policed practice of pleasure slaving. OrTans are large and humanoid, but scaled.
OrTan collar
Collar used on pleasure slaves to ensure compliance through pain. Also translates multiple languages for the wearer.
OrTan pain stick
Long staff with electrical tip used for subduing OrTan pleasure slaves.
Pa
The living substance that created and makes up the life force of the universe.
Royal Fleet
Ardani space frigates, sloops, and speeders commanded by Ki Tul’Mar.
Sha
Ardani soul’s mate (male).
Shanna
Ardani soul’s mate (female).
Skull
OrTan combat or pleasure ship (slaving vessel), shaped like a humanoid skull.
Tuscan Platform
Ancient site of Ardani rituals, located in the center of the Camford Forest.
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