DRAMATIS PERSONAE

  (An index of named characters. Listed by Arc in order of named appearance.)

  MAPS

  The Ovethian Continent (South):

  GLOSSARY

  Aether: A naturally-occurring element in the world of Iardyss that can be channeled to produce aura and cast magic; enters the physical realm from the Aethereal Sea.

  Aura: The body's byproduct from burning its natural mana to channel aether. The power source for spells and abilities.

  Maldrath: Beings from another plane, often coming from beyond the Green Sea created from miasma.

  Mana: A natural source of energy within a person; the source of energy produced by their soul. Is expended in the process of channeling aether, in an ultimate reaction that produces aura.

  Miasma: Corrupted aether, often found in Deeps and some select other locations; a large source of miasma is said to exist beyond the Green Sea.

  Soulsingers: Persons with souls capable of using magic (Soulsinging).