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The Merchant and the Menace

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by Daniel F McHugh


  Hrafnu: The son of Gretcha and the Seraph Awoi. He is the father of the giant Keltaran race.

  Netur: Eldest son of Hrafnu and Uttren of Keltar.

  Olith Stormbreaker: Brother of King Grannak. Commander of the Keltaran army, the Anvil.

  Order of Awoi: A religious order of monks dedicated to the ways of the Seraph Awoi. The monks of the order are known for their peace and compassion but are equally adept at defending themselves and considered fierce fighters.

  Uttren: Zodrian refugee who becomes the wife of Hrafnu. First queen of Keltar.

  Zorim Mountains: Mountain range that runs North to South forming the Western border of the kingdom of Zodra. Home to the Keltaran kingdom.

  THE SERAPHIM

  Ader: One of the second generation of Seraphim created by Avra to fill the gap after Awoi and Amird left the world of Vel. Ader represents the voice of Avra, commanding those on this world that will follow.

  Alel: One of the second generation of Seraphim created by Avra to fill the gap after Awoi and Amird left the world of Vel. Alel represents the Ear of Avra, hearing all the prayers and praise of his people.

  Amird: One of the first two Seraphim created by Avra to help and support the human race. Amird represents the intellect and creativity of the Creator.

  Awoi: One of the first two Seraphim created by Avra to help and support the human race. Awoi represents the heart and compassion of the Creator.

  THE MALVEEL

  Malveel: Amird the Deceiver began his rebellion against the Creator by fashioning beasts to enforce his will upon the world of Vel. The thirteen Malveel rule the minions of Amird.

  Methra the Worm: The 5th of the thirteen Malveel. Methra was once a powerful Malveel lord, but failures and indecision have marginalized that power. Now, he does the bidding of Sulgor in hopes that it will ingratiate him with the Malveel king.

  Quirg Firebreather: The 9th of the Malveel. Quirg is of the lesser order of the beasts and as all Malveel he is to be feared but he does not command a high rank in their order. He is known to be impetuous and rash.

  Sulgor the Magnificent: The first of the thirteen Malveel beasts created by the Deceiver to be his emissaries on the world of Vel. Sulgor is the King of the Malveel and rules them as they in turn rule the multitude of Ulrog stone men. Sulgor has had his power wrested from him by Izgra the Half-Dead.

  GLOSSARY OF MAPS

  THE NEARING WORLD

  THE SOUTHLANDS AND LUXLOR

  RINDOR AND THE NORTH

  THE NORTH

  Table of Contents

  CHAPTER 1: THE TOUCH

  CHAPTER 2: PARTING

  CHAPTER 3 THE RACE

  CHAPTER 4: THE ALMAR THRONE

  CHAPTER 5: UP THE WINDING STAIRCASE

  CHAPTER 6: FLAME OF THE MALVEEL

  Chapter 7: MYTHS AND LEGENDS

  CHAPTER 8: THE STONE CHAMBER

  CHAPTER 9: STEPPING FROM THE SHADOWS

  CHAPTER 10: BIRTH OF THE SERAPHIM

  CHAPTER 11: DOWN THE WINDING STAIRCASE

  CHAPTER 12: THE COMFORT OF SLEEP

  CHAPTER 13: THE KING’S SERVICE

  CHAPTER 14: THE ORPHAN’S WIDOW

  CHAPTER 15: RECRUIT

  CHAPTER 16: WAVES IN THE POOL

  CHAPTER 17: THE BLACKSMITH’S APPRENTICE

  CHAPTER 18: THE MERCHANT AND THE MENACE

  CHAPTER 19: LED THROUGH DARKNESS

  CHAPTER 20: THE LESSONS OF PREJUDICE

  CHAPTER 21: TO EACH HIS OWN

  CHAPTER 22: BRIDGE TENDER, GATEKEEPER

  CHAPTER 23: THE SINGING MERMAID

  CHAPTER 24: SUMMONS

  CHAPTER 25: REVELATIONS ONE

  CHAPTER 26: THE BLACK OBELISK

  CHAPTER 27: TAPESTRY

  CHAPTER 28: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

  CHAPTER 29: THE FOX AND THE HAMMER

  CHAPTER 30: THE GATES OF ZODRA

  GLOSSARY OF CHARACTERS AND LOCATIONS

  GLOSSARY BY LAND OR RACE

  GLOSSARY OF MAPS

 

 

 


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