The Labyrinth of Destiny (45 page)

Note:
Names that contain an apostrophe (e.g. L’iam) should be said with a brief pause
where the apostrophe is placed.

Adesina (
adeh-SEE-na
):
Queen of the L’avan, and wife to L’iam. She was raised and trained by members
of the Shimat organization, but left the order when she discovered their true
purpose. She sacrificed her life to save her husband, L’iam, from a Shimat
plot, and by doing so she was transformed into a Serraf. She is the Threshold
Child, a key figure in a prophecy concerning the future of the world.

Adrie (
ah-DREE
):
the name used by Adesina during her time in the High City.

Aekuor (
AY-koo-or
):
giant sea serpents that attack ships. They are a race of Immortals that went
mad during the Plague Years, and they have no memory of who they once were.

Alahn (
ah-LAH-n
):
a city on the northeast coast of Sehar.

Ancients, the: a
group of deities that rule the universe. The Creator is among them, and the
most involved in Adesina’s world.

Arnau (
ar-NOW
):
the former Chief City Guard of Alahn, and a leader of the army that volunteers
to join in the fight against the Scepter of Cha-sak.

Aurym (
AH-rim
):
a magical race of creatures, distinguished by their golden hair and four arms.

Basha (
BAH-sha
):
Adesina’s fiercest enemy and former rival in the Shimat order. She was
responsible for the kidnapping of L’iam, and initiated the ritual that opens
the Threshold between worlds. She formed a blood contract with Cha-sak, and
serves him in his quest for world domination

Blood Weapons:
customized weapon(s) given to graduates of the Shimat organization, forged with
drops of their own blood.

B’osli (
b-OZ-lee
): the tenth son of L’avan, and one
of the founders of the race.

Breyen (
BRAY-en
):
Adesina’s Shar as a young student, and was second to the Sharifal. He is father
to Faryl, and led many experiments regarding magic. When Basha comes to power,
he remains her second in command.

Cha-sak (
cha-SAK
):
leader of the demon Shimat (as opposed to a member of the Shimat organization).
He escaped the Threshold of Zonne with the aid of Basha, and his blood contract
with her enables him to influence her actions. His main goal is for world
domination and the destruction of all creatures of Light.

Charan (
CHA-ran
):
the city on the furthermost western border of Sehar. It does not belong to
Sehar, but rather to Etan, the neighboring nation.

Council, the: a
group of Immortals that have been elected to act as the government in the realm
beyond the Threshold.

Cre’sin (
CREH-sihn
): the seventh son of L’avan, and
one of the founders of the race.

Daemon Mount: a lone mountain in the desert of Zonne, where
one of the Thresholds is located.

Dava (
DAH-vah
): the title given to a L’avan
when they are betrothed. Each L’avan child is taken to a Reader (one who
specializes in reading the spirits of other human beings), who determines if
there is another L’avan child currently living who would be an ideal match in
marriage. If there is, the two children become betrothed. If there is not, the
child goes on with their life as before.

Deasa (
dee-AY-sah
):
a former citizen of the High City and friend to Adesina. She escaped with a
group of refugees and found a home in Emerald Harbor. Then she moved with the
other refugees to find protection with the L’avan. Wife of Nordin; sister to
Matias, Aletta, Grania, and Belen.

Deela (
DEE-lah
):
a female member of the Hite clan of scholars from the city of Tanar.

Degan (
DEY-gan
):
a former citizen of the High City. He escaped with a group of refugees that
eventually sought protection with the L’avan. He is husband to Rina, and father
to Cavell, Ardley, and Faryl (named for his adopted aunt, the apothecary).

Derora (
de-ROR-a
):
younger sister of King Rasim, ancestor of Hestia.

Dreams: a vision
in which the mind of a living person passes into the spirit realm. The Dreamer
can see the spirits of the dead or events of the past. Dreamers can also see
symbolic possibilities of the future.

Ed’mon (
ED-mon
): the eleventh son of L’avan, and one of
the founders of the race. His descendants are primarily Protectors.

Emerald Harbor:
one of the five remaining cities found on Sehar. It is the only major port in
the kingdom, and one of the few economic producers. The sea emerald plant,
which grows in the harbor, is used to make a vibrant dye which is sold to
merchants from all over the world.

E’nes (
eh-NEHZ
):
a L’avan Protector and brother to Adesina. His L’avan gifts include
hyper-awareness of the world around him and telekinesis. He is husband to
Wren’na, and father to En’ver, R’egina, and Med’gar.

En’ver (
EHN-ver
):
a member of the L’avan race. Toddler son to E’nes and Wren’na.

E’rian (
eh-REE-an
):
mother to Adesina and E’nes, and wife to Me’shan. She was captured by the
Shimat while pregnant with Adesina, and she was imprisoned until the birth of
her daughter. She used the last of her life-force to forge a bond between
Adesina and Me’shan, enabling them to find one another. Her spirit dwells in
the Dream world, where she guides Adesina in her journey.

Etan (
EY-tan
):
a neighboring kingdom to Sehar.

Falcon: the name
of Adesina’s Blood Sword.

Faryl (
FAIR-ihl
):
a former Shimat test subject who escaped and hid in the High City. She was
recaptured by the Shimat when the High City was destroyed, and she shared a
prison cell with Me’shan. She is called an alchemist by the Shimat, due to her
advanced abilities that stem from her L’avan mother. Breyen is her father.

Fia (
FEE-ah
):
a former citizen of the High City, daughter of Hass and Jelana (hosts to
Adesina during her time there). She escaped with her family and the group of
refugees settled in Emerald Harbor, until they left to seek protection with the
L’avan.

Finlay (
FIN-lay
):
husband to Hesper and son-in-law to Hestia, leader of the Ojuri tribe.

Fortress, the:
the base of operations for the Shimat order, and the training facility for the
students.

Frayne (
frayn
):
infant son of Hesper and Finlay, member of the Ojuri tribe.

Gaiana (
guy-AN-ah
):
a magical race of people, distinguished by their lack of arms and powerful
legs.

Gainor (
GAY-nor
):
a former citizen of the High City and friend to Adesina. She escaped with a
group of refugees that eventually sought protection with the L’avan.

Ghaith (
gayth
):
a neighboring kingdom to Sehar.

Gi’tel (
gih-TEL
): the fourth son of L’avan, and one
of the founders of the race.

Great Wars, the:
a period in human history that spanned approximately fifty years (the conflict
started long before the humans became involved, and it lasted long after the
humans were separated), filled with numerous and continual wars. It was
primarily a war of magic, and the end of the conflicts also marked the end of
magic in the world. See also: Plague Years, the.

Greyr (
gray-er
):
the senior member of the Hite clan of scholars from the city of Tanar.

Hass (
hahs
):
a former citizen of the High City and host to Adesina during her time there. He
was among the refugees that settled in Emerald Harbor, and then sought refuge
with the L’avan. He is a carpenter by trade, but was forced to work in the
mines (where he lost his leg). His wife is Jelana, and his daughter is Fia.

Henka (
HEN-kah
):
a tribe of Desert Dwellers in Zonne that gave shelter to Adesina and her
companions during the seasonal storms. They are shape-shifters, and each have
an animal guardian (whose shape they can imitate) from the time they are young.

Hesper (
HEH-sper
):
daughter of Hestia, the leader of the Ojuri tribe.

Hestia (
HEH-stee-ah
):
the leader of the Ojuri, one of the Northern Tribes.

High City, the: a
city that was established with deliberate isolation from outside influences.
Adesina was sent there by the Shimat, and lived there for less than a year.
After she left, the entire city was destroyed.

Hite (
hite
)
clan: a group of scholars from the city of Tanar that specializes in the
royal/noble genealogy of Sehar as well as their fate after the fall of the
monarchy.

Iayn (
EE-ayn
):
a male member of the Hite clan of Scholars from the city of Tanar.

Immortal Council:
the leaders of the magical races who directed the Armies of Light during the
Great Wars.

Itho (
IH-tho
):
an island nation northeast of Sehar, just off the coast of Joura.

Jahan Lirit (
jah-HAN
LIH-riht
): a bard that Adesina meets in Emerald Harbor. He is fascinated
with the L’avan, and decides to travel with the High City refugees to the
L’avan settlement.

Jelana (
jeh-LAH-nah
):
a former citizen of the High City and host to Adesina during her time there.
She was among the refugees that settled in Emerald Harbor, and then found
refuge with the L’avan. She is wife to Hass and mother to Fia.

J’em (
j-EM
):
a teenage L’avan assigned to travel with the
Zephyr
to make supply runs
during the war with Cha-sak, and to use his gifts however Captain Zulimar
instructed. He has the ability to lift heavy objects and to do simple healing.

Joining: a
magical process where two souls are bound to each other. It is a ritual that
was primarily used between the Serraf and the Rashad.

Joura (
JOR-ah
):
a coastal nation found on the continent to the northeast of Sehar. It is the
home of Maizah’s parents.

J’ula (
j-OO-lah
):
a teenage L’avan assigned to travel with the
Zephyr
to make supply runs
during the war with Cha-sak, and to use his gifts however Captain Zulimar
instructed. She has the ability to mend broken objects and to renew things like
food.

Kai (
kai
):
an Aekuor who was healed of her madness by Adesina.

Karan (
kar-AHN
):
a female member of the Hite clan of scholars from the city of Tanar.

Kay’l (
KAY-l
): the eighth son of L’avan, and one of
the founders of the race.

K’eb (
k-EHB
):
former L’avan soldier who now serves as personal assistant to Adesina and
L’iam. His L’avan gifts include healing and hyper-awareness of the world around
him.

Kendan (
KEN-dan
):
Adesina’s former Shar and love interest. Their relationship was broken when he
betrayed her trust as a teenager, but they have since become friends again.
Kendan turned his back on the Shimat organization in order to help Adesina, and
he became the leader of the Matshi.

Laithur (
LAY-thur
):
a race of Immortals that formerly served the Seer, one of the Ancients. They
forsook their duties many centuries ago, and became creatures of Darkness.

Lanil (
la-NIHL
):
Adesina’s childhood friend. They were both raised in the Shimat nursery from
infancy. When she graduated from her Shimat training, she was giving the task
of helping with the children in the Shimat fortress.

L’aslo (
l-AHS-loe
):
the first son of L’avan, and one of the founders of the race.

L’avan (
l-ah-VAHN
):
a man who lived during the time of the Great Wars and raised eleven orphan boys
as his own sons. When his sons were grown, eleven Serraf accepted mortality to
become their wives. He was the founding father of the L’avan race.

L’avan, the race
of: the descendants of the sons of L’avan and their Serraf wives. They
inherited magical abilities from the Serraf, setting them apart from other
humans. They lived in isolation for centuries, but recent tragedy forced them
to set forth on a new path. They are now striving to become part of the
community of the world, and have founded a settlement away from their homeland.

Leander (
lee-AN-der
):
son of Hestia, the leader of the Ojuri tribe.

L’era (
l-EY-rah
):
younger sister to L’iam, who died during the rescue mission at the Shimat
fortress.

L’iam (
l-EE-am
):
King of the L’avan and husband to Adesina. He was kidnapped by Basha to be used
to open the Threshold between the human world and the realm of magical
creatures. His L’avan gifts include being able to channel pure energy (life
force) and being able to sense the emotions/intentions of those around him.

L’on (
l-ON
):
L’iam’s older brother and former Crown Prince of the L’avan. He died during the
mercenary attack on Pevothem.

L’unn (
l-UHN
):
L’iam’s father and former King of the L’avan. He died during the mercenary
attack on Pevothem.

L’yra (
l-AY-ruh
):
L’iam and Adesina’s daughter, and heir to the L’avan throne.

Ma’eve (
mah-EYV
):
another name for Adesina, primarily used by Ravi and E’rian.

Maizah (
MAY-zah
):
a Tracker for the Shimat organization. She has the ability to sense
vyala
,
and therefore can track magic-users. She was born and raised in Shimat
captivity, and had never known anything but obedience until she was freed by
Kendan. She is also mute.

Mar’sal (
mar-SAHL
):
a L’avan protector. He joined Adesina on her journey to rescue L’iam. His
L’avan gifts include healing and the manipulation of density.