A Blood-soaked Legacy - Addenda

[Work in Progess]

Chapters

I - Descent

II - A Matter of Runes

III - Tombs

IV - Night's Bridge

V - Skulls of the Fallen

VI - Vhoggli's Transgressions

VII - In the Darkness

VIII - Reigning Them In

IX - Places Lost to Memory

X - The Price of Discovery

XI - An Elemental Vengeance of Air

XII - An Elemental Vengeance of Earth

XIII - An Elemental Vengeance of Water

XIV - An Elemental Vengeance of Fire

XV - Escape

Plotline Information

Outside the Ruins of Neshran City

Oerstav Caelii (The Shattered Oracle Isles)

Morthav Province

Hoelatha Lands

Northern Heartsblood Core

Aelth Myrris (The World-plane of Myrris)

The Sixth and Final Age of Humanity

1,701 Ahn Reckoning (Post-Cataclysm Reckoning Calendar)

Year of the Trailing Stars - Traditional Year (2nd Last Traditional Year Before the Next Blood Year)

9th Day of Ostahl (First Month of Spring)

Plotline Inspiration

Theme: "Telling Ghosts" by Puscifer

Within the Den of the Mad One: "Dreaming of Glaciers" by God Body Disconnect

The Walls Close In: "Tyr" by Danheim

Visions of the Past: "Her Ghost" by Dance with the Dead

Memories of the Wounded Wolf: "Get Your Fight On" by The Prodigy

An Elemental Vengeance: "Sonne" by Rammstein

Dramatis Personae

Central Characters

Bhergom kolst Khaylant

Name Pronounciation: (B-HER-GHOM kohl-st kay-lant)

Name Etymology: Bhergom (male name) - Shortened Form of 'Bhergomil' (A Healing Herb with Blue-green Leaves)

Surname Etymology: kolst Khaylant - 'of the Kaylant Bloodline' (Esteemed Family from the Morthal Lands)

Species: Mhorrath (Human)

Ethnicity: Hoelatha

Tribal Origins: Athulma (Adopted Nominally Into the Alsira Tribe)

Former Caste: Tolshaltra (Courtier Caste)

Title: Master of the Authrakallin Order (Specialist in Authroc Training)

Role: Oracle

Age: 48 Years (as of "The Hunter")

Birthdate: 27th Day of Celannil - 1,653 Ahn Reckoning

Sex: Male

Orientation: Straight - Celibate

Eye Color: Brown

Hair Color: Dark Brown - Graying with Age - Balding with Trimmed Ponytail - Trimmed Beard

Skin Tone: Light with Mild Tanning

Myrran Height: 6 feet, 2 inches (3.72 metres Terran)

Body Build: Formerly Muscular - Now Slightly Out-of-Shape

Myrran Weight: 260 pounds (233.5 kg Terran)

Parents: Jakoben kolst Khaylant (Father), Ollistha kolst Khaylant, niallus Llomn (Mother)

Siblings: None

Spouse: Unmarried

Children: None

Lineage of Note:

- None

Notable Characteristics:

- None

Demonstrated Haeth (Divinatory) Powers:

- None

Musical Inspiration for Character:

- "Only" by Nine Inch Nails

Isilda kolst Japhet

Name Pronounciation: (EE-SILL-DAH kohl-st jha-fett)

Name Etymology: Isilda (female name) - Shortened Form of 'Issa Khalda' (Ice Crystal)

Surname Etymology: kolst Japhet - 'of the Japhet Bloodline' (Merchantile Family from the Issautha Lands)

Species: Mhorrath (Human)

Ethnicity: Hoelatha

Tribal Origins: Issautha (Adopted Nominally Into the Alsira Tribe)

Former Caste: Veskaultri (Explorer Caste)

Title: Initiate of the Authrakallin Order (Specialist in Ancient Lore)

Role: Oracle

Age: 22 Years (as of "The Hunter")

Birthdate: 4th Day of Kollast - 1,679 Ahn Reckoning

Sex: Female

Orientation: Straight - Celibate, but Open to Relationships

Eye Color: Blue

Hair Color: Blonde - Frequently Braided

Skin Tone: Very Pale

Myrran Height: 5 feet, 4 inches (3.2 metres Terran)

Body Build: Petite - Slight Curves - Lean

Myrran Weight: 130 pounds (116.7 kg Terran)

Parents: Asthyr kolst Japhet (Father), Vyka-Molth kolst Japhet, niallus Isaholme (Mother)

Siblings: Helda kolst Japhet (Twin Sister)

Spouse: Unmarried

Children: None

Lineage of Note:

- Related to Haelstromm kolst Isaholme, Ravager of the Kethyran Seas

Notable Characteristics:

- Elementally Attuned Bloodline: Water - Ice

Demonstrated Haeth (Divinatory) Powers:

- Astral Projection (Intermediate Haeth Augury)

- Essential Diffusion (Minor Haeth Control)

- Gazing with Neshran's Eyes (Intermediate Haeth Augury)

- Seizing Upon the Object's Truth (Minor Haeth Augury)

- Telepathic Defense (Minor Haeth Defense)

Musical Inspiration for Character:

- "Venger" by Perturbator

Merithault Haullpent, the Shattered Oracle

Name Pronounciation: (MERRY-TH-AUHL-TT haul-pent)

Name Etymology: Merithault (female name) - Shortened Form of 'Meri Thault' (Happy Hearth)

Surname Etymology: Haullpent - Descended from the Pherene-Morthav of the Ancient Hoelatha Empire

Species: Formerly Mhorrath (Human) - Currently Unknown/Undead

Ethnicity: Hoelatha

Tribal Origins: Morrah (Forgotten Tribe)

Former Caste: Not Applicable (from Before the Time of the Castes)

Title: Haethrex Secundi of the Sharr-vhult Oracles

Role: Oracle

Age: Apparent Age of 43 (as of "The Hunter")

Birthdate: 38th Day of Ghetral - 3,802 Years Pre-Cataclysm

Date of Death: 1st Day of Ullthane - 3,759 Years Pre-Cataclysm

Sex: Female

Orientation: Straight - Formerly Committed - No Longer Applicable

Eye Color: Ice-blue

Hair Color: Blood-red - Long and Wild

Skin Tone: Formerly Pale - Now Inhuman

Myrran Height: 5 feet, 9 inches When Mortal - 8 feet, 4 inches Currently (5 metres Terran)

Body Build: Formerly Lean - Completely Alien Currently

Myrran Weight: Unknown

Parents: Primothain Phelrhent (Father), Kalysulan Phelrhent, niallus Ollanth (Mother)

Siblings: Nerethault Phelrhent (Younger Brother)

Spouse: Jornath Haullpent

Children: Maenthrai (Daughter), Serranos (Son), Nesbinet (Twin Son), Jhulessi (Twin Daughter)

Lineage of Note:

- Related by blood to Boulka, the Warrior-Queen of the Morthavi and Vanquisher of Vhaulgisaal

- Related by blood to Maenthrai, the Last Oracle (Daughter)

- Related by blood to Serranos, the First Martyr-knight of Morrthal (Son)

- Related by blood to Loelan Ryunath, Warrior-Queen of the Gladeguard (Grand-daughter)

- Related by blood to Jaethanna, the Bloody Witch of Ceranthos

- Related by blood to Bulithol Gaereth, the Mad Bull

- Related by blood to Ghelta kolst Wyghtsmourn, the Witchling of Alsira

Notable Characteristics:

- Absolute Elemental/Geomantic Control of Oerstav Caelii

- Damned Avatar of Ullthos, the Dark Master

- Destined by Vhaulgisaal: Bloodline Curse

- First of the Ullthosian Witchlings: Bloodline Curse

- Malleable Visage (All Victim's Identities)

- Omniscience of Blood: Bloodline Ability (Can Sense and Telepathically Connect to all Members of Bloodline)

- Soul Absorbtion and Control (All Victim's Personalities + Abilities)

- Undead / Immortal / Living God

- Unrestrained Command of Haeth (All Powers)

Demonstrated Haeth (Divinatory) Powers:

- Telekinetic Grip (Advanced Haeth Control)

- Telekinetic Throw (Advanced Haeth Control)

- Telekinetic Rage (Advanced Haeth Attack)

- Telepathic Suggestion (Advanced Haeth Control)

Demonstrated Unknown Powers:

- Awakening the Raellin Crystals (Unknown Energy Control)

- Tendrils of Ullthos (Unknown Energy Attack)

- Ullthos' Revalescene (Unknown Healing Control)

- Veil of Sharrniv (Unknown Illusion Control)

Musical Inspiration for Character:

- When Mortal - "Judged By" by Euzen

- Immortal - "Star Ruby" by Red Queen

Tyverus Mhalkath

Name Pronounciation: (TIE-VHER-US m-hal-kath)

Name Etymology: Tyverus (male name) - Shortened Form of 'Tyvarah Vethus' (Majestic Mountain)

Surname Etymology: Mhalkath - Title Name, Shortened Form of 'Mhallus Kathal' (Hammer of Retribution)

Species: Elementally Augmented Mhorrath (Human)

Ethnicity: Hoelatha

Tribal Origins: Athulma

Former Caste: Filidath (Law-giver Caste)

Title: Phalthran Rexis of the Wolf-killers Legion

Role: Guardian Knight of Morrthal

Age: 26 Years (as of "The Hunter")

Birthdate: 17th Day of Sumnistal - 1,675 Ahn Reckoning

Sex: Male

Orientation: Straight - Open

Eye Color: Blue

Hair Color: Light-brown - Closely Trimmed

Skin Tone: Light - Weathered

Myrran Height: 6 feet, 10 inches (4.1 metres Terran)

Body Build: Very Muscular - Chiselled

Myrran Weight: 270 pounds - 390 pounds with Knight's Mantle and Augmentations (350 kg Terran)

Parents: Tylannis kolst Zyphont (Father), Raemona kolst Zyphont, niallus Fyrroth (Mother)

Siblings: None

Spouse: None

Children: None

Lineage of Note:

- None

Notable Characteristics:

- Adamantine Skeleton: Ribs + Left Femur

- Augmented Reactions: Minor

- Augmented Sight: Minor

- Augmented Speed: Minor

- Elemental Attunement: Sword

- Elemental Command: Least / Minor / Intermediate

- Elemental Mantle of the Guardian-knights of Morthal

- Immortal (Age-delayed): Elemental Mantle

- Summon Elementals: Least / Minor / Intermediate / Greater

Demonstrated Qthallan (Elemental) Powers:

- Armor of Stvetha (Elemental Defense - Earth)

- Atulmatul's Dance (Elemental Attack - Air)

- Awakening Myrris (Elemental Control - Earth)

- Blast of Vorthax (Elemental Attack - Air)

- Chaelnor's Caress (Elemental Attack - Water)

- Chaelnor's Embrace (Elemental Attack - Water)

- Paladarc's Demise (Elemental Attack - All Elements)

- Trallt's Ambition (Elemental Cantrip - Fire)

- Vaeka's Lance (Elemental Attack - Fire)

- Vethic Rage (Elemental Attack - Earth)

Musical Inspiration for Character:

- Flashbacks: "Love Like Blood" by Killing Joke

- Current: "Burn" by The Cure

Vhoggli

Name Pronounciation: (VV-HOE-GG-LEE)

Name Etymology: Vhoggli (male name) - Shortened Form of 'Vhorrga Linsaenga' (Shadowed Bloodline)

Surname Etymology: None

Species: Haemonculus

Ethnicity: None

Tribal Origins: None

Former Caste: None

Title: Master of the Authrakallin Order (Specialty in Blood Magic and Alchemy)

Role: Oracle

Age: Unknown - Immortal

Birthdate: 1st Day of Vhorram - 1,613 Ahn Reckoning

Sex: Apparently Male - No Actual Sex

Orientation: None

Eye Color: Black - Glows Green in the Dark

Hair Color: Gray - Scraggles

Skin Tone: Gray - Mottled

Myrran Height: 3 feet, 3 inches (2 metres Terran)

Body Build: Lean - Squat

Myrran Weight: 70 pounds (62.8 kg Terran)

Parents: Toulam kolst Vhalten (Creator)

Siblings: None

Spouse: None

Children: None

Lineage of Note:

- None

Notable Characteristics:

- Blood-dependent: Toulam's Blood-elixir

- Blood Scent and Tracking

- Borrowed Discipline: Toulam's Command of Haeth Powers

- Command of Blood: Telekinetic

- Haemonculus

- Immortal: Minor - Does Not Age

- Immortal: Minor - Does Not Breathe

- Immortal: Minor - Does Not Eat

- Increased Resistance to Heat and Cold

- Night-vision

- Telepathic Connection to Toulam: Constant

Demonstrated Haeth (Divinatory) Powers:

- Cloak of Jhulkos (Minor Haeth Illusion)

- Seizing Upon the Object's Truth (Minor Haeth Augury)

- Telekinetic Leap (Advanced Haeth Control)

- Telepathic Defense (Minor Haeth Defense)

Demonstrated Saengva (Blood Magic) Powers:

- Haemonculus' Strength (Minor Saengva Control)

- Haemonculus' Dexterity (Minor Saengva Control)

- Sniffing Out the Blood Trail (Minor Saengva Control)

- Stiching the Bloody Corpus (Minor Saengva Healing)

Musical Inspiration for Character:

- "Bed of Thorns" by Gary Numan

Secondary Characters

Chace Nahlstradt

Name Pronounciation: (CHASE nah-ll-stradt)

Name Etymology: Chace (male name) - Shortened Form of 'Challath Cenvol' (Chalice of Courage)

Surname Etymology: Nahlstradt - Title Name, Shortened Form of 'Nahllus Stradt' (Road/Way of Spears)

Species: Elementally Augmented Mhorrath (Human)

Ethnicity: Hoelatha

Tribal Origins: Caella

Former Caste: Vhulkhovyr (Warrior Caste)

Title: Squire Rexis

Role: Guardian Knight of Morrthal

Age: 16 Years (as of "The Hunter")

Birthdate: 9th Day of Dhaulmor - 1,675 Ahn Reckoning

Sex: Male

Orientation: Unknown

Eye Color: Green

Hair Color: Light-Brown - Shaved

Skin Tone: Tanned - Weathered

Myrran Height: 5 feet, 7 inches (3.4 metres Terran)

Body Build: Lean Muscular - Fit

Myrran Weight: 170 pounds - 210 pounds with Knight's Mantle and Augmentations (118.6 kg Terran)

Parents: Baemon kolst Vathcael (Father), Ulgarra kolst Erathanom (Mother)

Siblings: Zathandyr kolst Vathcael (Brother), Xenobyor kolst Erathanom (Sister)

Spouse: None

Children: None

Lineage of Note:

- None

Notable Characteristics:

- Augmented Reactions: Minor

- Augmented Sight: Minor

- Augmented Speed: Minor

- Elemental Attunement: Spear

- Elemental Command: Least / Minor

- Elemental Mantle of the Guardian-knights of Morthal

- Immortal (Age-delayed): Elemental Mantle

- Summon Elementals: Least / Minor / Intermediate

Demonstrated Qthallan (Elemental) Powers:

- Awakening Myrris (Elemental Control - Earth)

Maenthrai Ahlmunast

Name Pronounciation: (MANE-TH-RAY auhl-moon-ast)

Name Etymology: Maenthrai (female name) - Shortened Form of 'Maen Thraya' (Beautiful Daughter)

Surname Etymology: Ahlmunast - Descended from the Haulthan and Pherene-Morthav of the Ancient Hoelatha Empire

Species: Mhorrath (Human)

Ethnicity: Hoelatha

Tribal Origins: Morrah (Forgotten Tribe)

Former Caste: Not Applicable (from Before the Time of the Castes)

Title: Haethrex Acolyte - The Morthav Collegium

Role: Oracle

Age: 39 Years (Apparent as of "The Hunter")

Birthdate: 21st Day of Althann - 3,776 Years Pre-Cataclysm

Date of Death: 13th Day of Vhorram - 3,737 Years Pre-Cataclysm

Sex: Female

Orientation: Straight - Formerly Committed - Estranged

Eye Color: Blue

Hair Color: Blood-red - Long - Often Braided

Skin Tone: Very Pale

Myrran Height: 5 feet, 7 inches (3.4 metres Terran)

Body Build: Slightly Muscular - Lean - Fit

Myrran Weight: 140 pounds (125.7 kg Terran)

Parents: Jornath Haullpent (Father), Merithault Haullpent, niallus Phelrhent (Mother)

Siblings: Serranos Haullpent (Brother), Nesbinet Haullpent (Twin Brother), Jhulessi Haullpent (Twin Sister)

Spouse: Kaisos Ahlmunast - Estranged

Children: Isyn (Son), Loelan (Daughter)

Lineage of Note:

- Related by blood to Boulka, the Warrior-Queen of the Morthavi and Vanquisher of Vhaulgisaal

- Related by blood to Maenthrai, the Last Oracle (Daughter)

- Related by blood to Serranos, the First Martyr-knight of Morrthal (Son)

- Related by blood to Loelan Ryunath, Warrior-Queen of the Gladeguard (Grand-daughter)

- Related by blood to Jaethanna, the Bloody Witch of Ceranthos

- Related by blood to Bulithol Gaereth, the Mad Bull

- Related by blood to Ghelta kolst Wyghtsmourn, the Witchling of Alsira

Notable Characteristics:

- Attuned to the First Nesharite Sphere: All Haeth Abilities

- Attuned to the First Nesharite Sphere: Soul Transplant

- Augmented by the Azhemyra: Minor Physical Boosts

- Augmented by the Azhemyra: Minor Mental Boosts

- Creator of the Nesharite Spheres: Imprinted Essence Upon All Spheres

- Destined by Vhaulgisaal: Bloodline Curse

- Devoured by Merithault: Soul-captured (Until Released by the First Nesharite Sphere)

- Protected by the Azhemyra: Wynnol's Cloak

- Second of the Ullthosian Witchlings: Bloodline Curse

Demonstrated Haeth (Divinatory) Powers:

- None

Musical Inspiration for Character:

- Younger at Oerstav Caelii (Shattered Oracle Flashbacks): "Cities in Dust" by Siouxsie and the Banshees

- Adult (Shattered Oracle Book I): "Losing My Religion" Lacuna Coil

- Adult (Shattered Oracle Book II): "24" by Jem

- Adult (Shattered Oracle Book II - Finale): "Lilith" by Perturbator

Mentioned Characters

Toulam kolst Vhalten, Grandmaster of the Authrakallin Order

Musical Inspiration for Character:

- Later in the Witchling of Alsira: "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Apocalypse Orchestra

Vhaltenesh, Primarch of the Authrakallin Order

Musical Inspiration for Character:

- Later in the Shattered Oracle Anthology II: "Backwards" by Depeche Mode