by Hal Emerson
Lucien (Loo-see-en): The capital city of Lucia, and the seat of the God Empress.
Ranger Pair: A pair of Exiled Kindred made up of one Ashandel and one Eshendai, who are charged with protecting the borders of the Kindred lands, as well as searching the Empire for any Imperial men or women who have been Exiled and wish to join the Kindred.
Rogue Pair: A pair of Exiled Kindred made up of one Ashandel and one Eshendai, who are charged with various infiltration and sabotage missions executed throughout the Empire.
Spellblade: A man or woman among the Exiled Kindred who has undergone a process of binding that has linked them to a specific weapon. The binding is not possible for most people, but those who have the ability can link themselves to their weapon of choice, enabling them to exercise a limited amount of mental control over that weapon. The binding also lends them strength and endurance, and speeds their recovery time.
About the Author
Hal Emerson was born in California and currently lives near San Francisco, where he works as an author. He graduated from UCLA with a BA in Musical Theatre, and has an undying obsession with raspberries.