~REQUIEM~

Crows refuse to state when the Order was originally founded. Very Important People

Doctor Cornelius Gaius Corvus Species: Unknown, Previously Human Position: King of Lesser Rus Location: Lesser Rus Status: Alive (39) Description: Please refer to his own personal record. Marvin Howard Palchuk Species: Human Position: Renown Musician Location: Endozonia Status: Deceased (42) Description: More commonly known by his stagename, the late Marvelous Mr. Marvin was a world-class bard and musician who sadly perished while on tour within Edoris. His cause of death is still unknown, but the Endozonian military is on the search. In his prime, he wore a lot of extravagant outfits while he would play a variety of diddles and experimental compositions upon the stage. One of his most successful tours was when he debuted in Valedor, his music actually making peace between the Elves and Humans. He graduated from the Rusian College of Arts. Madam Yoveessia Species: Spiderfolk Position: Master Artisan Location: T’varra Status: Alive (Age unknown) Description: A lot of information regarding Yoveessia is unknown, as she prefers to keep her presence hidden. Even when making trade deals, she is rarely met face-to-face. The only knowledge we can factually gather is that she is incredibly talented and smart, a spiderfolk, and she could potentially be gateyears old. Even with her elusiveness, she is widely trusted, as her work is always perfect and her contracts never broken. Queen Lilith Species: Succubus

Position: Queen of Lust Location: Drakkor Status: Alive (Age unknown) Description: The embodiment of desire in all its forms. Truly a sight to behold. Many assume her to be a hybrid of a succubus and a cambion, as many have stated that it almost feels as though she shifted herself to better please others. It should be noted that she has no heir, nor a partner. From a few accounts of nobility meeting her under political reasons, her outfits leave little to the imagination; a few documents even state that she didn’t wear any form of concealing clothing. Warmaster Apollyon Species: Aeshma Position: King of Wrath Location: Drakkor Status: Alive (Age unknown) Description: The embodiment of war, death, and hatred. Toe-to-toe with the Warden, as the presence of Apollyon has upon the battlefield is well apparent. Fear is all that surrounds him, hate is all that fills him. Rage is all he shows, and blood is all he leaves. Despite all of this, he has been seen to partake in political matters, and he is noted as a master tactician, not just a bloodthirsty brute. Garnik Lars Grislear Species: Presumed Human Position: Grey Wizard Location: Mireth Status: Alive (~100) Description: More commonly known as Garnik the Wise, Garnik is the world's greatest mortal magic user, as he is the head of the Wizards of Mireth. Residing in the Tower of Mireth, he conducts unfathomably dangerous and forbidden magic, altering the leylines to his will. Duchess Mina Hexana Rosaline Species: Human* Position: Duchess of Tersia Location: Terisa Status: Alive (49) Description: The current Duchess of the Terisan kingdom. Many perceive her as a cold and ruthless queen, ruling the sea-kingdom with a clenched fist; however, many should make note that she is actually extremely

outgoing and energetic with close friends. This minor detail is practically the only reason she is still ruling. Upon the field of battle, Duchess Rosaline is a mighty force. She dons heavy warmonger platemail, decaled with the silver and purple flag of Tersia. The ends of her gauntlets were sharpened as claws, and she wields a large greatsword. After a series of events in 655, many have begun to assume that there is a chance that Duchess Rosaline is a cambion. This has not been confirmed. Exilune Krane Species: Draconian Position: Co-consul of Kuro Location: Kuro Status: Alive (~404) Description: Formerly known as Krane Lunorkrux, Krane is the current co-consul of Kuro. He is covered in silver scales and was exiled for reasons unknown to the public. He is recorded to be fairly cold and emotionless, yet compassion is not unfamiliar to him. He is also the current head of research regarding the strange crystals found in Kuro. Lillaslius Silas Whitebeard Species: Dwarf Position: Clan head of Clan Whitebeard Location: Thum Badhir Status: Alive (~375) Description: Known by the nickname ‘Els,’ Lillaslius is the head of Clan Whitebeard, perhaps the most respected and famous dwarven clan in all of Requiem. He is a good man and a good friend, but with the issues regarding the kobolds and the dwarves, he is under a lot of pressure and hatred due to the clout. He is an amazing engineer and smith, being one of the known individuals who worked on the project Prime Engine. Despite this fact, he refuses to reveal the details of the project. *Pronounced Lil-az-lius

Madeline Raviron Species: Human Position: Notable Thieves Guild Member Location: Unknown Status: Alive (At least 30)

Description: While the Thieves Guild doesn’t have a leader, she is the closest thing to it. She manages most coordinated raids and operations, while also being a skilled swordswoman and assassin. Rusian documents date her back to being within the Rusian Knights at some point. Her trademark is modified rusian platemail with a longsword and a shortsword. Any sightings of her are to be reported. Moe Khide Species: Kobold Position: Councilmember of the Adventurer’s Guild Location: Endozonia Status: Alive (37) Description: Moe is a green-scaled Kobold who presides as co-head councilwoman of the Adventurer’s guild. She is highly respected and spoken of highly, though many find her height amusing. She is a highly experienced adventurer from very humble beginnings in Vipura. Within her position, she manages the well-being and care of any residing Adventurers at the Oval Fortress. Exilune Dracchus Species: Dracon Position: Cunctilor Location: Thum Badhir Status: Alive (1393) Description: Exilune Dracchus, otherwise referred to as Dracchus Rex, is the first to officially return from exile in tenyears. A disgraced General in the dracon military, he spent nearly a staryear wandering and helping those in need before eventually venturing to Mireth with a motley party of “heroes” before it disappeared. He is married formally to Lady Catalina Rex-Nupari. Doctor Isaac Timothy Ward Species: Human Position: Professor, Anthropologist, Morphologist, Zoologist, and Sociologist Location: Endozonia Status: Alive (52) Description: A graduate from the University of Endozonia, now a professor there. He specializes in the study of living species, specifically sapient species. His most notable work is his study on the anatomy of the recently discovered Vipurans. Brandhelm Mivamara Species: Human Position: Anthropologist, Sociologist, author Location: Endozonia Status: Dead (55) Description: A wealthy noble with a passion for travelling and food, Brandhelm Mivamara spent practically all of his life studying other cultures, spending months at a time simply living among those he wrote about. Ironically and unsurprisingly, this is what got him killed. He was hit over the head by an Ironwood beer stein by a patron in a dwarven tavern during a bar-wide brawl. MAJOR CHARACTERS

Name: Cornelius Gaius Corvus Full Title: King Doctor Professor Cornelius Gaius Corvus, the immortal doctor, Head Crow, Architect of the Corvidian Codex, Grade X alchemist, M.D., PhD, A.D. Gender: Male Race: Human Occupation: King, Scientist, Plague Doctor/Medical Doctor, Alchemist Age: 39 (21 in 1640) (Biologically paused) Color: Black and green (cloak) Eye Color: Green (Glows faintly) Height(T): 1.72 Weight(Fe): 17.8 (Unchanging due to lack of nutrient consumption) Affiliations: King of Lesser Rus, Leader of the Order of Crows, Relationships: Best friend to Galahad, Son to Princinius and Cornelia Corvus, Brother to Aurelia Corvus, Savior to The Prime Engine(Josei) Sexuality: Aromantic Asexual (Aero Ace) Hobbies: Alchemy, Writing, reading, art, science, working in his cart, and falconry Fav. Food: None, can’t eat. Fav. Drink: Injected caffeine (No flavor) Blood Type: Highly toxic elixir, granting him regenerative abilities and immortality. Notes: Pacifist Traits: Dry, deadpan humor, clinical at times, calm, hyper-observant, logical, doesn’t fully understand emotion Quirks: Tilts his head when confused, forgets mortals need sleep, water, and food, talks to inanimate objects sometimes, makes very many lists and scripts, quiet normally, but very loquacious with people he knows to be talkative. Fears: Magic, Deep water (He has no buoyancy due to cellular makeup), the thought of not having his mask, losing friends Rumors: He murdered his sister for the crown (false), he can raise the dead (Partially true (If someone has died within a week, he can revive them as some of their cells are still working, otherwise he cannot)), his journals have forbidden knowledge (true), he is the cause of the fall of Mireth (partially false) Combat Style: Defensive, will not strike unless provoked, always incapacitating, never kills, always leaves a health potion with the unconscious assailants. Given Titles: The Crow King, The Immortal Regent, The Beaked Revenant, The Silent Physician, The Undead King, The Good Doctor Companions: Princinius - Crow Acts as a scout for Corvus Acts as his Personal Assistant by grabbing tools and ingredients Immortal via Corvus’ Panacea v2 Named after Corvus’ father, Princinus, after his death Jo - Horse Patient 0 (Excluding Corvus) of Panacea v1 Old Lesser Rusian Warhorse Head of Corvus’ carriage and personal transport otherwise Due to the effects of Panacea v1, Jo is a skeleton horse, living but undead

Gear: Aside from his main gear, he wears the Suit of Imbuement. He has a pointed hat, crowned with the silver circlet of Lesser Rus. He has large leather boots. He also wears the Gloves of the Artisan. Mask: His mask is a stark white leather plague doctor's beak. His lenses are a special imbued glass (Class V imbue), giving him NV, Thermal, and Gamma/Arcane vision. The beak is stuffed with Crow-Standard Aromatic Filters: blackmint, wolfsherb, soothing resin, and anti-plague vapor crystals. Coat: His coat, on the inside, is lined with many small vials. Each is a different color. Each vial is made of a special glass combined with thutium, allowing the glass to withstand shock and cannon-shot. Satchel: His satchel has two primary pouches, with a smaller pouch for other tools. The larger pouch holds 3 large tomes, one for research, one for recipes, and one for journaling (In the library within the Lesser Rusian Castle, Corvus stores his other, filled journals. Each is about 400 pages, organized by year, for every year since Corvus has been writing; ergo, he has ~30 personal journals, and potentially even more research and recipe tomes.) The second primary pouch holds various samples he has collected as well as larger potion bottles and other potion-related tools. Backstory: Born in 1619, raised in a royal family, he was raised into the art of medicine, science, alchemy, and other skills via the Order of Crows, the guild of doctors his father, Princinius, founded. At age 13, he received the highest honors for medicine and science, pledging himself to the Hippocratic oath. At the age of 15, he left his Royal family, being the only male heir to the throne, and the kingdom passed to his sister. Without him taking over the Order as well, the Order fell into a corrupt state. His abandonment, despite leaving his state in corrupt hands, was supported by his father, as the young man left to give his services as a highly trained doctor to the far reaches of the land, and whoever needed the help. While researching alchemy, he discovered a strange healing panacea. Using the ability of the potion to its full potential, he wired a pipe system into his undercoat, constantly giving him a steady flow of the elixir. After a while of overdosing, an unexpected side effect became apparent. His clothing had glued to him, making him unable to remove it. His gloves, hat, and overcoat, still being able to be removed, he modified them to suit him more permanently. While this was a huge loss, the other side effects altered his blood to make his blood produce the elixir itself, making him immortal. With this longevity on his hands, he wanders more, doing research, making new potions, and adding to his knowledge. He would soon return to his country in 638, taking over the crown after his sister’s untimely death. Corvus now rules over Lesser Rus and the Order, fixing what had been lost over the years. Order standard training regime: All Crows must know Medicine, Science, Alchemy, Dueling, Forgery, Leatherworking, Glassblowing, Lumbering/Construction, Basic Cooking, Kingship, Horse riding, Tailoring, and Writing/calligraphy. All crows are permitted to wear a Plague mask On site as well as their standard satchel essentials and tools. All Crows must know ancient Rusian, Rusian, Craton, Elvish, Dwarvish, and Draconic. Family: Princinius Corvus (Father, Deceased, died in 1634, CoD: Magic-related reasons) Cornelia Chyornyj (Mother (Deceased, died in 1636, CoD: Unknown) Aurelia Corvus (Sister, Deceased, died in 1638, CoD: Murdered, Murderer unknown)

Quotes: “Knowledge is the only crown that cannot be stolen. Fortunately for Lesser Rus, I wear two.” “Galahad insists I need ‘fresh air.’ I reminded him: I have not breathed in twenty-one years.” “I cannot eat, but thank you for the gesture. I will put the food in the ‘Things That Can Rot’ drawer.” “If you die, I will be very inconvenienced. Please don’t.” “Yes, my blood is green. No, you may not have some.” “Do not touch that vial. Or that one. In fact, just don’t touch anything.” “I assure you, I am perfectly sane. I diagnosed myself!” “Immortality is lonely… but so is genius.” sigh “I lost my sister to the denizens of this kingdom; I hope to right any wrongs.” “My father would’ve been proud to see me now.” sigh “In due time.” “You will break your hands before you break the codex.” “The catacombs are whispering. I fear they remember me.” “If I must walk this path alone, so be it. I am quite difficult to kill, ask the Warden.” “The plural form of a crow is a murder. Such a cruel term for such an elegant creature.” “I am Corvus. Medicine is my duty, alchemy is my craft, immortality is my burden.” “You know, crows are one of the few creatures that acknowledge their existence. Such intelligent beings…” “I am not avoiding sleep. Sleep is avoiding me.” “I am not intimidating; your lack of hygiene is.” “If you hear an explosion, assume I meant to do that.” “He [Galahad] once told me I needed sunlight. That’s why Rusian lantern oil is so bright now.” “If courage had a face, I imagine it would look a great deal like Azrael’s… his loyalty was unkillable. If only he were… Sorry about that. What was the question?” “If only they listened like you, Princinius.”

Name: Sir Eric Galahad of Lesser Rus Gender: Male Race: Human Occupation: Knight Age: 40 (22 in 1640) Color: Pale Eye Color: Blue Height(T): 1.87 Weight(Fe): 21.9 Affiliations: Kingdom of Lesser Rus, Married to Alena Galahad, Best Friends with Dr. Corvus, Father to Orin Galahad, Best Friends with Azrael Alaric, Master and Teacher to Quintus Valerius Sexuality: Pansexual Personality: Relaxed, Strong, Stoic, Gives off a presence, Definitely a Dom, Loves his wife a lot Blood type: O+ Note: Previous bearer of the Warden Oath. Armor: Steel with Dark Steel accents, Dark Green Lesser Rusian Loincloth. Great Helm with an Armet Underneath, Gorget, Cuiass with Plackart and a Culet, Couters with Pauldrons and Gardbraces, Vambraces with Guards of Vambraces, Gauntlets, Cuisses with Poleyns, Greaves and Tassets, Sabaton, Gousset, Lames, Gambeson, and Rondels

Weapons: Longsword with soulstone*, Arming Sword, Heater Shield, Dagger *Uncharged

Backstory: Born in the forests of Greater Rus, Eric Galahad lost his mother to raiders before he was even a year old and was carried into Lesser Rus, where fate placed him in the care of Cornelius Gaius Corvus and the Order of Crows. Raised among scholars and healers, Eric discovered his calling not in medicine but in the sword, and at sixteen became squire to Sir Vaxton Alaric, forging a lifelong bond with Vaxton’s son, Azrael. By eighteen, he had risen to the ranks of the Rusian knights, his skill and discipline earning him swift renown while Azrael advanced as a commander under the Queen. He would leave Lesser Rus to travel the world at this time. In 1637, Eric’s path turned from war to love when he met a young woman in the woods; they married soon after, and three years later, welcomed their daughter, Orin Galahad, the heart of his legacy. Order standard training regime: All Crows must know Medicine, Science, Alchemy, Dueling, Forgery, Leatherworking, Glassblowing, Lumbering/Construction, Basic Cooking, Kingship, Horse riding, Tailoring, and Writing/calligraphy. All crows are permitted to wear a Plague mask On site as well as their standard satchel essentials and tools. All Crows must know ancient Latin, English, Rusian, Elvish, Dwarvish, and Draconic. “I am Sir Galahad, Champion of the Rusian Crown. You will not take this kingdom this day, that I assure you.”

Name: Azrael Revas Alaric Full Title: Veteran Captain Azrael Revas Alaric of Lesser Rus (Former), Sir Azrael Revas Alaric/Sir Knight (Active) Gender: Male Race: Human Occupation: Veteran Captain of Lesser Rus (Former), Hedge Knight (Active) Age: Deceased (Died at 30 (1646)) Color: Pale Eye Color: Grey Height(T): 1.9 Weight(Fe): 22.3 Affiliations: Kingdom of Lesser Rus (Former), Code of the Hedge Knights (Active) Relationships: Best Friends with Eric Galahad, Father to Adam Alaric, Son to Vaxton Alaric, Husband to Celestine “Celine” Alaric Sexuality: Heterosexual Hobbies: Baking, Swordfighting, Exercise, Leatherworking Fav. Food: Warden’s Breakfast Fav. Drink: Krieg Juice Blood Type: AB+ Notes: He doesn’t really like Tersians, people don’t really know why, he just mocks them. He finds Draconians snobby and posh. He dislikes Elves for the same reason. Traits: Scarred body Quirks: Rarely removes his helmet outside of his personal quarters/house Fears: Losing his son, losing himself, losing his memory of his parents and wife Rumors: He is undead (False), He was the Warden (False), He has a second child (Unknown) Combat Style: Mixed, excellent defense with a legendary offense Given Titles: The Walking Ghost, The Hedge Knight, Az/Azy, The Rusian Rumors: He has numerous children and descendants, as during his time as a Hedge Knight, he “fooled around” with a lot of other women. The Statue of a True Hero is supposed to be/represent him, though not confirmed. He didn’t abandon Lesser Rus, but was rather Exiled by Doctor Corvus. He killed an Agathian. He never died/he became undead. Gear: Armor: Steel with Dark Steel accents, Dark Green Lesser Rusian Loincloth. Great Helm with an Armet Underneath, Gorget, Cuiass with Plackart and a Culet, Couters with Pauldrons and Gardbraces, Vambraces with Guards of Vambraces, Gauntlets, Cuisses with Poleyns, Greaves and Tassets, Sabaton, Gousset, Lames, Gambeson, and Rondels

Weapons: Ornate Longsword, Arming Sword, Dagger

Backstory: Sir Azrael Alaric was born into the proud lineage of Lesser Rus, the son of Vaxton Alaric, a respected knight whose household embodied duty, discipline, and honor. He never knew his mother, as she died shortly after he was born. In Azrael’s youth, Vaxton took in an orphaned boy named Eric Galahad, accepting him as a squire under the guise of an “internship” with the order. What began as obligation soon became brotherhood. Azrael and Eric were raised side by side, trained together, and tempered by the same steel—bound not by blood, but by loyalty that would endure their lives. When Azrael reached eighteen, he left his family behind and formally enlisted in the armed forces of Lesser Rus. Eric followed soon after, and the two rose through the ranks in tandem. Azrael distinguished himself through unshakable resolve and natural command, earning both the respect of his peers and the trust of his superiors. His ascent was swift, and in 1638, at the height of Lesser Rus’s military dominance, Azrael was named Head Commander of the Rusian forces. That same year, his greatest joy was born—his son, Adam Alaric. But triumph proved fleeting. In 1643, during a brutal siege upon Lesser Rus, Azrael suffered an irreparable loss. His wife, Celestine “Celine” Alaric, and his father were both slain amid the chaos. Though the city endured, Azrael did not. Consumed by grief and burdened by a failure he could not reconcile, he abandoned his post and the life he had sworn to uphold. Leaving his son in the care of others, Azrael cast aside knighthood and honor alike, becoming what he had always despised—a Hedge Knight, wandering from battlefield to battlefield with no banner and no home. Whether this path was penance or escape, even Azrael himself could no longer say. His travels carried him far beyond the lands he knew, until at last, in 1646, Sir Azrael Alaric fell in a great and nameless battle, dying on foreign soil beneath an unfamiliar sky. He was thirty years old. Though his body was never returned to Lesser Rus, his name endured—spoken with reverence by soldiers, with sorrow by family, and with quiet respect by those who knew that once, there lived a knight who had carried the weight of a kingdom… and broke beneath it. Family: Vaxton Alaric (Father, died in 1643 in a swordfight) Scaevola Alaric (Mother, died in 1616 due to unknown reasons) Lyenne Alaric (Sister, location unknown, state unknown) Eric Galahad (Adopted Brother, alive in Lesser Rus Adam Alaric (Son, alive, location unknown) Celine Alaric (Wife, died in 1643 in a slaughter)

Quotes: Pre 1643: “I shall not!” “Yes, of course!” “It will be done.” “Karking sellswords…” “Eric, you son of a bitch.” “Please, Sergeant, call me Sir Azrael.” “My king.” “Ha! Ha! Ha!” “You call that a fighting stance?” “Karking automaton! Clear the hatch!” “What is your purpose?” “FOR THE GREEN AND BLACK!” “Aye, ‘tis true.” “Cheap Tersian piece of shit..!” “Karki– FUCK!” “Karking!” “KARKING HELL!” [Spits] “Is that all you got?” “Joseph of Arimathea!”

Post 1643: “No.” “Aye.” “What… what are you doing?” “I… will… kill you.” “Aye. [And of him?] Aye.” “Karking Tersians…” “Bloody…” “Karking…” “A knight is not the armor he wears, nor the banner he dies beneath, but the promises he keeps when no one is watching.” “Keep your coin. Just bury the bodies for me.” “I did not abandon my kingdom. I… Well, it… It’s complicated.” “If I die today, tell my son I tried.” “Eric..? If you’re here, something terrible has happened.” “Karking… this bloody leg’ll be the death of me…” “Fucking Draconian twat…” “Gods don’t answer men like me.” “You ever heard a suit of armor scream?” “I… I can’t let you pass…”

Name: Duchess Mina Hexana Rosaline Gender: Female Race: Human Occupation: Duchess of Tersia Age: 49 Color: Porcelain Hair: Silver, often tied in either a bun or a braid Eye Color: Purple Height(T): 1.93 Weight(Fe): 21.6 Affiliations: Duchess of Tersia Relationships: Colleagues with Corvus Sexuality: Romantic (Sexuality disclosed) Fav. Food: Sea Glass Jello Fav. Drink: Ironer’s Hammer Blood Type: O Notes: Beneath her surcoat, she has a hidden flintlock, only ever used in dire situations. Traits: Large scar over left eye, scars covering back and right arm, burn wound over left thigh. Dwarven prosthetic right foot. Slim athletic build. D cup. Quirks: One of the few humans who can drink a full pint of Ironer’s Hammer without getting wasted. Fears: Losing her kingdom, losing her close friends, losing the trust of others. Rumors: After a series of events in 1655, she is rumored to be a Cambion. Another rumor states that she had an affair. Combat Style: Very offensive and versatile. Focuses on countering with heavy riposts from her greatsword or slashes with her gauntlet’s claws. Given Titles: The Warmonger, The Purple Phantom, The Cannon Queen. Gear: Warmonger Heavy Platemail, Murmillos Helmet, Greatsword, Flintlock

Backstory: Shortly after Mina’s birth in 1608, her mother was presumed dead. Gone with no trace. Her early childhood was filled with rules and restrictions, being the only heir to the throne. She would watch ships come and go on the horizon from the castle, watching the other kids play down below by the docks. Mina never liked dresses; they restricted her movement and vision. She would often cut them down to move more freely within them, a fact being later prevalent with her surcoats and casual wear. After her father, the Archduke, realized she didn’t want to do the royal activities of her inherited duchy, the Archduke decided to switch her studies from being a proper woman to being a survivor. When Mina was 15, she gained her most notable feature, a scar across her left eye. Her father didn’t stop her swordtraining, as you wouldn’t in a real fight. She just grit her teeth and kept going. Sadly, not even a week after her 18th birthday, her father was lost at sea, passing the kingdom to her. During a siege on Port Richard in 1655, the Duchess’s flagship had sunk, with her along with it. Many presumed her to be dead, but for the following month, strange happenings began to occur in foreign waters. Captains would die in the night, ships would sink in calm waters, and people would see a purple ghost in the middle of the night. She was found awash in Port Garrett on the 2nd of Cindral, her body wounded with new scars. Rumors began to circulate regarding the whole event. Name: Josei Title: The Prime Engine Gender: Female Race: Automaton/Artificial Intelligence Occupation: Aid to the Rusian Crown Age: ~1300 Color: Dark steel (feminine chassis, lightweight, modular) Eye Color: Blue Mutrite Height

Crows refuse to state when the Order was originally founded. Very Important People

Doctor Cornelius Gaius Corvus Species: Unknown, Previously Human Position: King of Lesser Rus Location: Lesser Rus Status: Alive (39) Description: Please refer to his own personal record. Marvin Howard Palchuk Species: Human Position: Renown Musician Location: Endozonia Status: Deceased (42) Description: More commonly known by his stagename, the late Marvelous Mr. Marvin was a world-class bard and musician who sadly perished while on tour within Edoris. His cause of death is still unknown, but the Endozonian military is on the search. In his prime, he wore a lot of extravagant outfits while he would play a variety of diddles and experimental compositions upon the stage. One of his most successful tours was when he debuted in Valedor, his music actually making peace between the Elves and Humans. He graduated from the Rusian College of Arts. Madam Yoveessia Species: Spiderfolk Position: Master Artisan Location: T’varra Status: Alive (Age unknown) Description: A lot of information regarding Yoveessia is unknown, as she prefers to keep her presence hidden. Even when making trade deals, she is rarely met face-to-face. The only knowledge we can factually gather is that she is incredibly talented and smart, a spiderfolk, and she could potentially be gateyears old. Even with her elusiveness, she is widely trusted, as her work is always perfect and her contracts never broken. Queen Lilith Species: Succubus

Position: Queen of Lust Location: Drakkor Status: Alive (Age unknown) Description: The embodiment of desire in all its forms. Truly a sight to behold. Many assume her to be a hybrid of a succubus and a cambion, as many have stated that it almost feels as though she shifted herself to better please others. It should be noted that she has no heir, nor a partner. From a few accounts of nobility meeting her under political reasons, her outfits leave little to the imagination; a few documents even state that she didn’t wear any form of concealing clothing. Warmaster Apollyon Species: Aeshma Position: King of Wrath Location: Drakkor Status: Alive (Age unknown) Description: The embodiment of war, death, and hatred. Toe-to-toe with the Warden, as the presence of Apollyon has upon the battlefield is well apparent. Fear is all that surrounds him, hate is all that fills him. Rage is all he shows, and blood is all he leaves. Despite all of this, he has been seen to partake in political matters, and he is noted as a master tactician, not just a bloodthirsty brute. Garnik Lars Grislear Species: Presumed Human Position: Grey Wizard Location: Mireth Status: Alive (~100) Description: More commonly known as Garnik the Wise, Garnik is the world's greatest mortal magic user, as he is the head of the Wizards of Mireth. Residing in the Tower of Mireth, he conducts unfathomably dangerous and forbidden magic, altering the leylines to his will. Duchess Mina Hexana Rosaline Species: Human* Position: Duchess of Tersia Location: Terisa Status: Alive (49) Description: The current Duchess of the Terisan kingdom. Many perceive her as a cold and ruthless queen, ruling the sea-kingdom with a clenched fist; however, many should make note that she is actually extremely

outgoing and energetic with close friends. This minor detail is practically the only reason she is still ruling. Upon the field of battle, Duchess Rosaline is a mighty force. She dons heavy warmonger platemail, decaled with the silver and purple flag of Tersia. The ends of her gauntlets were sharpened as claws, and she wields a large greatsword. After a series of events in 655, many have begun to assume that there is a chance that Duchess Rosaline is a cambion. This has not been confirmed. Exilune Krane Species: Draconian Position: Co-consul of Kuro Location: Kuro Status: Alive (~404) Description: Formerly known as Krane Lunorkrux, Krane is the current co-consul of Kuro. He is covered in silver scales and was exiled for reasons unknown to the public. He is recorded to be fairly cold and emotionless, yet compassion is not unfamiliar to him. He is also the current head of research regarding the strange crystals found in Kuro. Lillaslius Silas Whitebeard Species: Dwarf Position: Clan head of Clan Whitebeard Location: Thum Badhir Status: Alive (~375) Description: Known by the nickname ‘Els,’ Lillaslius is the head of Clan Whitebeard, perhaps the most respected and famous dwarven clan in all of Requiem. He is a good man and a good friend, but with the issues regarding the kobolds and the dwarves, he is under a lot of pressure and hatred due to the clout. He is an amazing engineer and smith, being one of the known individuals who worked on the project Prime Engine. Despite this fact, he refuses to reveal the details of the project. *Pronounced Lil-az-lius

Madeline Raviron Species: Human Position: Notable Thieves Guild Member Location: Unknown Status: Alive (At least 30)

Description: While the Thieves Guild doesn’t have a leader, she is the closest thing to it. She manages most coordinated raids and operations, while also being a skilled swordswoman and assassin. Rusian documents date her back to being within the Rusian Knights at some point. Her trademark is modified rusian platemail with a longsword and a shortsword. Any sightings of her are to be reported. Moe Khide Species: Kobold Position: Councilmember of the Adventurer’s Guild Location: Endozonia Status: Alive (37) Description: Moe is a green-scaled Kobold who presides as co-head councilwoman of the Adventurer’s guild. She is highly respected and spoken of highly, though many find her height amusing. She is a highly experienced adventurer from very humble beginnings in Vipura. Within her position, she manages the well-being and care of any residing Adventurers at the Oval Fortress. Exilune Dracchus Species: Dracon Position: Cunctilor Location: Thum Badhir Status: Alive (1393) Description: Exilune Dracchus, otherwise referred to as Dracchus Rex, is the first to officially return from exile in tenyears. A disgraced General in the dracon military, he spent nearly a staryear wandering and helping those in need before eventually venturing to Mireth with a motley party of “heroes” before it disappeared. He is married formally to Lady Catalina Rex-Nupari. Doctor Isaac Timothy Ward Species: Human Position: Professor, Anthropologist, Morphologist, Zoologist, and Sociologist Location: Endozonia Status: Alive (52) Description: A graduate from the University of Endozonia, now a professor there. He specializes in the study of living species, specifically sapient species. His most notable work is his study on the anatomy of the recently discovered Vipurans. Brandhelm Mivamara Species: Human Position: Anthropologist, Sociologist, author Location: Endozonia Status: Dead (55) Description: A wealthy noble with a passion for travelling and food, Brandhelm Mivamara spent practically all of his life studying other cultures, spending months at a time simply living among those he wrote about. Ironically and unsurprisingly, this is what got him killed. He was hit over the head by an Ironwood beer stein by a patron in a dwarven tavern during a bar-wide brawl. MAJOR CHARACTERS

Name: Cornelius Gaius Corvus Full Title: King Doctor Professor Cornelius Gaius Corvus, the immortal doctor, Head Crow, Architect of the Corvidian Codex, Grade X alchemist, M.D., PhD, A.D. Gender: Male Race: Human Occupation: King, Scientist, Plague Doctor/Medical Doctor, Alchemist Age: 39 (21 in 1640) (Biologically paused) Color: Black and green (cloak) Eye Color: Green (Glows faintly) Height(T): 1.72 Weight(Fe): 17.8 (Unchanging due to lack of nutrient consumption) Affiliations: King of Lesser Rus, Leader of the Order of Crows, Relationships: Best friend to Galahad, Son to Princinius and Cornelia Corvus, Brother to Aurelia Corvus, Savior to The Prime Engine(Josei) Sexuality: Aromantic Asexual (Aero Ace) Hobbies: Alchemy, Writing, reading, art, science, working in his cart, and falconry Fav. Food: None, can’t eat. Fav. Drink: Injected caffeine (No flavor) Blood Type: Highly toxic elixir, granting him regenerative abilities and immortality. Notes: Pacifist Traits: Dry, deadpan humor, clinical at times, calm, hyper-observant, logical, doesn’t fully understand emotion Quirks: Tilts his head when confused, forgets mortals need sleep, water, and food, talks to inanimate objects sometimes, makes very many lists and scripts, quiet normally, but very loquacious with people he knows to be talkative. Fears: Magic, Deep water (He has no buoyancy due to cellular makeup), the thought of not having his mask, losing friends Rumors: He murdered his sister for the crown (false), he can raise the dead (Partially true (If someone has died within a week, he can revive them as some of their cells are still working, otherwise he cannot)), his journals have forbidden knowledge (true), he is the cause of the fall of Mireth (partially false) Combat Style: Defensive, will not strike unless provoked, always incapacitating, never kills, always leaves a health potion with the unconscious assailants. Given Titles: The Crow King, The Immortal Regent, The Beaked Revenant, The Silent Physician, The Undead King, The Good Doctor Companions: Princinius - Crow Acts as a scout for Corvus Acts as his Personal Assistant by grabbing tools and ingredients Immortal via Corvus’ Panacea v2 Named after Corvus’ father, Princinus, after his death Jo - Horse Patient 0 (Excluding Corvus) of Panacea v1 Old Lesser Rusian Warhorse Head of Corvus’ carriage and personal transport otherwise Due to the effects of Panacea v1, Jo is a skeleton horse, living but undead

Gear: Aside from his main gear, he wears the Suit of Imbuement. He has a pointed hat, crowned with the silver circlet of Lesser Rus. He has large leather boots. He also wears the Gloves of the Artisan. Mask: His mask is a stark white leather plague doctor's beak. His lenses are a special imbued glass (Class V imbue), giving him NV, Thermal, and Gamma/Arcane vision. The beak is stuffed with Crow-Standard Aromatic Filters: blackmint, wolfsherb, soothing resin, and anti-plague vapor crystals. Coat: His coat, on the inside, is lined with many small vials. Each is a different color. Each vial is made of a special glass combined with thutium, allowing the glass to withstand shock and cannon-shot. Satchel: His satchel has two primary pouches, with a smaller pouch for other tools. The larger pouch holds 3 large tomes, one for research, one for recipes, and one for journaling (In the library within the Lesser Rusian Castle, Corvus stores his other, filled journals. Each is about 400 pages, organized by year, for every year since Corvus has been writing; ergo, he has ~30 personal journals, and potentially even more research and recipe tomes.) The second primary pouch holds various samples he has collected as well as larger potion bottles and other potion-related tools. Backstory: Born in 1619, raised in a royal family, he was raised into the art of medicine, science, alchemy, and other skills via the Order of Crows, the guild of doctors his father, Princinius, founded. At age 13, he received the highest honors for medicine and science, pledging himself to the Hippocratic oath. At the age of 15, he left his Royal family, being the only male heir to the throne, and the kingdom passed to his sister. Without him taking over the Order as well, the Order fell into a corrupt state. His abandonment, despite leaving his state in corrupt hands, was supported by his father, as the young man left to give his services as a highly trained doctor to the far reaches of the land, and whoever needed the help. While researching alchemy, he discovered a strange healing panacea. Using the ability of the potion to its full potential, he wired a pipe system into his undercoat, constantly giving him a steady flow of the elixir. After a while of overdosing, an unexpected side effect became apparent. His clothing had glued to him, making him unable to remove it. His gloves, hat, and overcoat, still being able to be removed, he modified them to suit him more permanently. While this was a huge loss, the other side effects altered his blood to make his blood produce the elixir itself, making him immortal. With this longevity on his hands, he wanders more, doing research, making new potions, and adding to his knowledge. He would soon return to his country in 638, taking over the crown after his sister’s untimely death. Corvus now rules over Lesser Rus and the Order, fixing what had been lost over the years. Order standard training regime: All Crows must know Medicine, Science, Alchemy, Dueling, Forgery, Leatherworking, Glassblowing, Lumbering/Construction, Basic Cooking, Kingship, Horse riding, Tailoring, and Writing/calligraphy. All crows are permitted to wear a Plague mask On site as well as their standard satchel essentials and tools. All Crows must know ancient Rusian, Rusian, Craton, Elvish, Dwarvish, and Draconic. Family: Princinius Corvus (Father, Deceased, died in 1634, CoD: Magic-related reasons) Cornelia Chyornyj (Mother (Deceased, died in 1636, CoD: Unknown) Aurelia Corvus (Sister, Deceased, died in 1638, CoD: Murdered, Murderer unknown)

Quotes: “Knowledge is the only crown that cannot be stolen. Fortunately for Lesser Rus, I wear two.” “Galahad insists I need ‘fresh air.’ I reminded him: I have not breathed in twenty-one years.” “I cannot eat, but thank you for the gesture. I will put the food in the ‘Things That Can Rot’ drawer.” “If you die, I will be very inconvenienced. Please don’t.” “Yes, my blood is green. No, you may not have some.” “Do not touch that vial. Or that one. In fact, just don’t touch anything.” “I assure you, I am perfectly sane. I diagnosed myself!” “Immortality is lonely… but so is genius.” sigh “I lost my sister to the denizens of this kingdom; I hope to right any wrongs.” “My father would’ve been proud to see me now.” sigh “In due time.” “You will break your hands before you break the codex.” “The catacombs are whispering. I fear they remember me.” “If I must walk this path alone, so be it. I am quite difficult to kill, ask the Warden.” “The plural form of a crow is a murder. Such a cruel term for such an elegant creature.” “I am Corvus. Medicine is my duty, alchemy is my craft, immortality is my burden.” “You know, crows are one of the few creatures that acknowledge their existence. Such intelligent beings…” “I am not avoiding sleep. Sleep is avoiding me.” “I am not intimidating; your lack of hygiene is.” “If you hear an explosion, assume I meant to do that.” “He [Galahad] once told me I needed sunlight. That’s why Rusian lantern oil is so bright now.” “If courage had a face, I imagine it would look a great deal like Azrael’s… his loyalty was unkillable. If only he were… Sorry about that. What was the question?” “If only they listened like you, Princinius.”

Name: Sir Eric Galahad of Lesser Rus Gender: Male Race: Human Occupation: Knight Age: 40 (22 in 1640) Color: Pale Eye Color: Blue Height(T): 1.87 Weight(Fe): 21.9 Affiliations: Kingdom of Lesser Rus, Married to Alena Galahad, Best Friends with Dr. Corvus, Father to Orin Galahad, Best Friends with Azrael Alaric, Master and Teacher to Quintus Valerius Sexuality: Pansexual Personality: Relaxed, Strong, Stoic, Gives off a presence, Definitely a Dom, Loves his wife a lot Blood type: O+ Note: Previous bearer of the Warden Oath. Armor: Steel with Dark Steel accents, Dark Green Lesser Rusian Loincloth. Great Helm with an Armet Underneath, Gorget, Cuiass with Plackart and a Culet, Couters with Pauldrons and Gardbraces, Vambraces with Guards of Vambraces, Gauntlets, Cuisses with Poleyns, Greaves and Tassets, Sabaton, Gousset, Lames, Gambeson, and Rondels

Weapons: Longsword with soulstone*, Arming Sword, Heater Shield, Dagger *Uncharged

Backstory: Born in the forests of Greater Rus, Eric Galahad lost his mother to raiders before he was even a year old and was carried into Lesser Rus, where fate placed him in the care of Cornelius Gaius Corvus and the Order of Crows. Raised among scholars and healers, Eric discovered his calling not in medicine but in the sword, and at sixteen became squire to Sir Vaxton Alaric, forging a lifelong bond with Vaxton’s son, Azrael. By eighteen, he had risen to the ranks of the Rusian knights, his skill and discipline earning him swift renown while Azrael advanced as a commander under the Queen. He would leave Lesser Rus to travel the world at this time. In 1637, Eric’s path turned from war to love when he met a young woman in the woods; they married soon after, and three years later, welcomed their daughter, Orin Galahad, the heart of his legacy. Order standard training regime: All Crows must know Medicine, Science, Alchemy, Dueling, Forgery, Leatherworking, Glassblowing, Lumbering/Construction, Basic Cooking, Kingship, Horse riding, Tailoring, and Writing/calligraphy. All crows are permitted to wear a Plague mask On site as well as their standard satchel essentials and tools. All Crows must know ancient Latin, English, Rusian, Elvish, Dwarvish, and Draconic. “I am Sir Galahad, Champion of the Rusian Crown. You will not take this kingdom this day, that I assure you.”

Name: Azrael Revas Alaric Full Title: Veteran Captain Azrael Revas Alaric of Lesser Rus (Former), Sir Azrael Revas Alaric/Sir Knight (Active) Gender: Male Race: Human Occupation: Veteran Captain of Lesser Rus (Former), Hedge Knight (Active) Age: Deceased (Died at 30 (1646)) Color: Pale Eye Color: Grey Height(T): 1.9 Weight(Fe): 22.3 Affiliations: Kingdom of Lesser Rus (Former), Code of the Hedge Knights (Active) Relationships: Best Friends with Eric Galahad, Father to Adam Alaric, Son to Vaxton Alaric, Husband to Celestine “Celine” Alaric Sexuality: Heterosexual Hobbies: Baking, Swordfighting, Exercise, Leatherworking Fav. Food: Warden’s Breakfast Fav. Drink: Krieg Juice Blood Type: AB+ Notes: He doesn’t really like Tersians, people don’t really know why, he just mocks them. He finds Draconians snobby and posh. He dislikes Elves for the same reason. Traits: Scarred body Quirks: Rarely removes his helmet outside of his personal quarters/house Fears: Losing his son, losing himself, losing his memory of his parents and wife Rumors: He is undead (False), He was the Warden (False), He has a second child (Unknown) Combat Style: Mixed, excellent defense with a legendary offense Given Titles: The Walking Ghost, The Hedge Knight, Az/Azy, The Rusian Rumors: He has numerous children and descendants, as during his time as a Hedge Knight, he “fooled around” with a lot of other women. The Statue of a True Hero is supposed to be/represent him, though not confirmed. He didn’t abandon Lesser Rus, but was rather Exiled by Doctor Corvus. He killed an Agathian. He never died/he became undead. Gear: Armor: Steel with Dark Steel accents, Dark Green Lesser Rusian Loincloth. Great Helm with an Armet Underneath, Gorget, Cuiass with Plackart and a Culet, Couters with Pauldrons and Gardbraces, Vambraces with Guards of Vambraces, Gauntlets, Cuisses with Poleyns, Greaves and Tassets, Sabaton, Gousset, Lames, Gambeson, and Rondels

Weapons: Ornate Longsword, Arming Sword, Dagger

Backstory: Sir Azrael Alaric was born into the proud lineage of Lesser Rus, the son of Vaxton Alaric, a respected knight whose household embodied duty, discipline, and honor. He never knew his mother, as she died shortly after he was born. In Azrael’s youth, Vaxton took in an orphaned boy named Eric Galahad, accepting him as a squire under the guise of an “internship” with the order. What began as obligation soon became brotherhood. Azrael and Eric were raised side by side, trained together, and tempered by the same steel—bound not by blood, but by loyalty that would endure their lives. When Azrael reached eighteen, he left his family behind and formally enlisted in the armed forces of Lesser Rus. Eric followed soon after, and the two rose through the ranks in tandem. Azrael distinguished himself through unshakable resolve and natural command, earning both the respect of his peers and the trust of his superiors. His ascent was swift, and in 1638, at the height of Lesser Rus’s military dominance, Azrael was named Head Commander of the Rusian forces. That same year, his greatest joy was born—his son, Adam Alaric. But triumph proved fleeting. In 1643, during a brutal siege upon Lesser Rus, Azrael suffered an irreparable loss. His wife, Celestine “Celine” Alaric, and his father were both slain amid the chaos. Though the city endured, Azrael did not. Consumed by grief and burdened by a failure he could not reconcile, he abandoned his post and the life he had sworn to uphold. Leaving his son in the care of others, Azrael cast aside knighthood and honor alike, becoming what he had always despised—a Hedge Knight, wandering from battlefield to battlefield with no banner and no home. Whether this path was penance or escape, even Azrael himself could no longer say. His travels carried him far beyond the lands he knew, until at last, in 1646, Sir Azrael Alaric fell in a great and nameless battle, dying on foreign soil beneath an unfamiliar sky. He was thirty years old. Though his body was never returned to Lesser Rus, his name endured—spoken with reverence by soldiers, with sorrow by family, and with quiet respect by those who knew that once, there lived a knight who had carried the weight of a kingdom… and broke beneath it. Family: Vaxton Alaric (Father, died in 1643 in a swordfight) Scaevola Alaric (Mother, died in 1616 due to unknown reasons) Lyenne Alaric (Sister, location unknown, state unknown) Eric Galahad (Adopted Brother, alive in Lesser Rus Adam Alaric (Son, alive, location unknown) Celine Alaric (Wife, died in 1643 in a slaughter)

Quotes: Pre 1643: “I shall not!” “Yes, of course!” “It will be done.” “Karking sellswords…” “Eric, you son of a bitch.” “Please, Sergeant, call me Sir Azrael.” “My king.” “Ha! Ha! Ha!” “You call that a fighting stance?” “Karking automaton! Clear the hatch!” “What is your purpose?” “FOR THE GREEN AND BLACK!” “Aye, ‘tis true.” “Cheap Tersian piece of shit..!” “Karki– FUCK!” “Karking!” “KARKING HELL!” [Spits] “Is that all you got?” “Joseph of Arimathea!”

Post 1643: “No.” “Aye.” “What… what are you doing?” “I… will… kill you.” “Aye. [And of him?] Aye.” “Karking Tersians…” “Bloody…” “Karking…” “A knight is not the armor he wears, nor the banner he dies beneath, but the promises he keeps when no one is watching.” “Keep your coin. Just bury the bodies for me.” “I did not abandon my kingdom. I… Well, it… It’s complicated.” “If I die today, tell my son I tried.” “Eric..? If you’re here, something terrible has happened.” “Karking… this bloody leg’ll be the death of me…” “Fucking Draconian twat…” “Gods don’t answer men like me.” “You ever heard a suit of armor scream?” “I… I can’t let you pass…”

Name: Duchess Mina Hexana Rosaline Gender: Female Race: Human Occupation: Duchess of Tersia Age: 49 Color: Porcelain Hair: Silver, often tied in either a bun or a braid Eye Color: Purple Height(T): 1.93 Weight(Fe): 21.6 Affiliations: Duchess of Tersia Relationships: Colleagues with Corvus Sexuality: Romantic (Sexuality disclosed) Fav. Food: Sea Glass Jello Fav. Drink: Ironer’s Hammer Blood Type: O Notes: Beneath her surcoat, she has a hidden flintlock, only ever used in dire situations. Traits: Large scar over left eye, scars covering back and right arm, burn wound over left thigh. Dwarven prosthetic right foot. Slim athletic build. D cup. Quirks: One of the few humans who can drink a full pint of Ironer’s Hammer without getting wasted. Fears: Losing her kingdom, losing her close friends, losing the trust of others. Rumors: After a series of events in 1655, she is rumored to be a Cambion. Another rumor states that she had an affair. Combat Style: Very offensive and versatile. Focuses on countering with heavy riposts from her greatsword or slashes with her gauntlet’s claws. Given Titles: The Warmonger, The Purple Phantom, The Cannon Queen. Gear: Warmonger Heavy Platemail, Murmillos Helmet, Greatsword, Flintlock

Backstory: Shortly after Mina’s birth in 1608, her mother was presumed dead. Gone with no trace. Her early childhood was filled with rules and restrictions, being the only heir to the throne. She would watch ships come and go on the horizon from the castle, watching the other kids play down below by the docks. Mina never liked dresses; they restricted her movement and vision. She would often cut them down to move more freely within them, a fact being later prevalent with her surcoats and casual wear. After her father, the Archduke, realized she didn’t want to do the royal activities of her inherited duchy, the Archduke decided to switch her studies from being a proper woman to being a survivor. When Mina was 15, she gained her most notable feature, a scar across her left eye. Her father didn’t stop her swordtraining, as you wouldn’t in a real fight. She just grit her teeth and kept going. Sadly, not even a week after her 18th birthday, her father was lost at sea, passing the kingdom to her. During a siege on Port Richard in 1655, the Duchess’s flagship had sunk, with her along with it. Many presumed her to be dead, but for the following month, strange happenings began to occur in foreign waters. Captains would die in the night, ships would sink in calm waters, and people would see a purple ghost in the middle of the night. She was found awash in Port Garrett on the 2nd of Cindral, her body wounded with new scars. Rumors began to circulate regarding the whole event. Name: Josei Title: The Prime Engine Gender: Female Race: Automaton/Artificial Intelligence Occupation: Aid to the Rusian Crown Age: ~1300 Color: Dark steel (feminine chassis, lightweight, modular) Eye Color: Blue Mutrite Height