Volume 1

Jabliu Tribe

Naci

(1)

Physical:

Fiery amber eyes, black hair, lithe build.

Role:

Jabliu chieftain's daughter; forged alliance via marriage to Horohan; exiled by Alinkar; secured Nedai/Orogol/Haikam alliances; defeated Nipih and ruled them; captured by Alinkar; freed by coalition; killed betrayer; declared herself Khan of unified Tepr tribes; organized inter-tribal horse-tag game to ease tensions; sought gunpowder and fire-resistant wall knowledge from Seop merchant Goeghon; received Moukopl imperial summons to pledge allegiance as a vassal.

Relationships:

Wife of Horohan; daughter of Tseren/Gani; sister of Dukar; Khan of Tepr; bonded to Uamopak (eagle) and Liara (horse).

Liara

(1)

Physical

: White mare, agile.

Role

: Naci's horse; transportation for alliance-seeking journeys and battles.

Relationships

: Mount and companion to Naci.

Dukar

(1)

Physical:

Fiery amber eyes, wears polished leather armor, hair braided tight to his scalp, often draped in a wolf pelt.

(Now also described with a single long braid like General Bazhin).

Role:

Jabliu heir; drafted into Moukopl army; became General Bazhin's squire/translator; jailed for defiance; saved Puripal; survived desert/battle; declared as Yohazatz "guest of honor"; orchestrated escape of Moukopl Crown Prince; facilitated General Bazhin's suicidal rampage; confronted by Puripal; accepted role as Puripal's personal bodyguard/tactical advisor ("General Tun Zol Bazhin").

Relationships:

Son of Tseren/Gani; brother of Naci; protector of Arban; savior of Puripal; now bodyguard/advisor to Puripal.

Tarun

(1)

Physical:

Deceased

Role:

Naci's grandfather; subject of her childhood prank.

Relationships:

Grandfather of Naci and Dukar.

Gani

(1)

Physical

: Strong and expressive.

Role

: Naci's mother; sheltered Naci/Horohan; revealed Dukar's drafting; comforts Tseren post-capture; voice of pragmatism.

Relationships

: Wife of Tseren; mother of Naci/Dukar.

Lura

(1)

Physical:

Braids streaked with more silver than black. Uses a comb carved from a stag's antler.

Role:

Naci's aunt; helped prepare Naci for wedding with humorous anecdotes.

Relationships:

Aunt of Naci; sister to Gani; sister-in-law to Tseren.

Tali

(1)

Physical:

Breath reeking of fermented mare's milk. Paints intricate kohl swirls.

Role:

Naci's aunt; offered blunt marital advice during wedding prep.

Relationships:

Aunt of Naci; sister to Gani; sister-in-law to Tseren.

Rurul

(2)

Physical:

Jabliu elder; half-blind. (Mentioned as a threat by Gani, seen squinting and making a comment at the Alinkar feast).

Role:

Elder of the Jabliu tribe; comic relief figure due to poor eyesight and bluntness.

Relationships:

Jabliu elder.

Tseren

(2)

Physical:

Aged, amber eyes dimmed by defeat, formerly authoritative posture now broken.

Role:

Jabliu chieftain; accepted Horohan; revealed Naci's Moukopl/Bugr literacy; captured by Alinkar; urges tribal compliance; revealed as former Moukopl general (Gujel) with Bugr heritage; present at horse-tag game; visibly uncomfortable and drinking heavily, contrasting with family's celebration of Horohan/Naci; tension with Naci's methods acknowledged.

Relationships:

Husband of Gani; father of Naci/Dukar; prisoner of Alinkar (freed).

Uamopak

(6)

Physical

: Naci's fledgling eagle (young, fluffy feathers).

Role

: Entrusted to Temej for safekeeping; returned to Naci.

Relationships

: Bonded to Naci.

Tarkan & Kael

(7)

Physical:

Two familiar figures from Jabliu (implied shepherds).

Role:

Jabliu tribespeople; greet Naci/Horohan enthusiastically upon their return to Jabliu territory near a sheep pasture.

Relationships:

Members of Jabliu tribe.

Arban

(22)

Physical

: Young Jabliu man (minimal description).

Role

: Jabliu conscript; rescued by Dukar from Moukopl abuse; aided desert survival; fought in battle.

Relationships

: Tribesman of Dukar; fellow conscript.

Copan

(24)

Physical

: Not described.

Role

: Jabliu conscript; recounted Moukopl's desert defeat/Yohazatz camel tactics.

Relationships

: Fellow tribesman of Dukar/Arban.

Alinkar Tribe

Horohan

(2)

Physical:

Slender, long black braided hair, deep brown eyes.

Role:

Disinherited Alinkar heir; publicly embraced female identity; fled with Naci; fought in battles; captured; killed the Alinkar shaman; attacked Urumol; escaped; reunited with Naci; declined chieftainship, endorsed Naci as Khan; dominant competitor in Naci's horse-tag game; rode Liara in the competition and lent Kafem to Fol; won the final round against Fol.

Relationships:

Daughter of Urumol/Lizem; wife of Naci; bonded to Khatan (eagle).

Ailana

(2)

Physical:

Tall, willow-slender, silver-streaked hair coiled beneath a headdress of jade and wolf teeth. Calloused hands, sharp eyes.

Role:

Elder Alinkar woman; questioned Naci about marriage; part of women's circle.

Relationships:

Mentor figure; knew Horohan since infancy; Auntie to Sarnai; part of the Alinkar women's circle.

Sarnai

(2)

Physical

: Round-cheeked, youthful, clumsy.

Role

: Questioned Naci about marriage; later delivered food to a captive Naci with sympathy.

Relationships

: Niece of Ailana; childhood friend of Horohan.

Urumol

(2)

Physical

: Imposing, cold-eyed, stern posture.

Role

: Alinkar chieftain; disowned Horohan; nullified alliance; ordered massacres; captured rivals; arranged forced marriage; injured by Horohan; rescued by Akun; retreated to Kolopan.

Relationships

: Father of Horohan; adversary to Naci/Tseren.

Lizem

(2)

Physical

: Graceful, aged (silver-streaked hair), maternal demeanor.

Role

: Horohan's mother; delivered blunt truths during crisis; revealed Xipiki heritage; gifted Horohan the wedding dagger Horohan stabbed Urumol with.

Relationships

: Wife of Urumol; mother of Horohan; Xipiki descendant.

Bataar

(3)

Physical:

Alinkar elder; prodigious nose, florid face when drunk. Holds court over the kumis keg.

Role:

Elder telling a drunken, likely embellished story about a bride trying to stab her groom at breakfast.

Relationships:

Alinkar elder.

Erdene

(3)

Physical:

Young woman.

Role:

Expressed disdain for Jabliu after their departure.

Relationships:

Daughter of an Alinkar elder.

Khatan

(3)

Physical

: Eagle with deep brown/white-streaked feathers, commanding presence.

Role

: Horohan's bonded eagle; aided in battles and hunting; protected Naci's fledgling.

Relationships

: Companion to Horohan; protective of Naci's fledgling eagle.

Tsogt

(3)

Physical:

Old Alinkar man; storms forth brandishing a smoldering boot.

Role:

Discovered the attempted burning of bridal yurt.

Relationships:

Alinkar elder/tribesman.

Batr

(3)

Physical:

Loud, guffawing Alinkar man; makes bets and crude comments during the duel.

Role:

Made bets/crude comments during Naci-Horohan duel; coined "Warrior Queen" title.

Relationships:

Alinkar tribesman.

Temej

(4)

Physical

: Youthful face, freckled, green-eyed, wears Alinkar tunic.

Role

: Alinkar eagle keeper; mediated conflicts; participated in Jabliu massacre (guilt-ridden); escorted Naci; sought Haikam/Nipih aid; delivered Uamopak; witnessed Naci's violence; became Naci's advisor.

Relationships

: Son of Kelik; brother to Moukopl-drafted warrior; childhood friend to Horohan; loyal to Naci.

Sartak

(4)

Physical

: Eagle with storm-gray plumage, sharp predatory eyes.

Role

: Temej's hunting eagle.

Relationships

: Bonded to Temej; assists Naci.

Akun

(6)

Physical

: Soldier attire (Moukopl conscript), recognizable stance.

Role

: Alinkar soldier; revealed Moukopl/Yohazatz threats; tried to recruit Horohan for defense; tricked and locked in yurt; rescued Urumol; accused Horohan; led retreat to Kolopan.

Relationships

: Alinkar warrior; Childhood friend to Horohan; conscript of Moukopl.

Kelik

(6)

Physical

: Wisdom-lined face, regal bearing, traditional Alinkar garb.

Role

: Senior eagle keeper; mentored Naci; comforted her in captivity; endorsed Naci as Khan, silencing dissent.

Relationships

: Mother of Temej; mentor to Naci.

Nedai Tribe

Batu

(9)

Physical:

Nedai chieftain.

Role:

Chief of the Nedai tribe; old ally of Jabliu/Tseren; reveals Nedai men were also drafted; unable to offer aid due to Moukopl conscription; offers hospitality.

Relationships:

Chieftain of Nedai; friend/ally of Tseren (Jabliu).

Tuya

(9)

Physical:

Batu's wife; hospitable and warm.

Role:

Wife of Nedai chieftain Batu; offers hospitality to Naci/Horohan; oversees domestic tasks.

Relationships:

Wife of Batu (Nedai Chieftain).

Orogol Tribe

Konir

(9)

Physical:

Fox-like eyes, mischievous smile.

Role:

Orogol shaman; manipulated councils; taunted captives; orchestrated cavalry; collaborated with Urumol; joined the Tepr coalition; taunted Naci/Temej; guarded by Meicong; hinted at aiding Naci's rise; later confronted by Meicong; revealed real name is Kuan; threatened Meicong with a knife when the Moukopl army arrived; accused of being the traitor by Meicong; forced Meicong to flee with him as a "guarantee".

Relationships:

Orogol shaman; employer of Meicong (cover); associate of Yile (implied deeper connection); revealed as Kuan.

Haikam Tribe

Pomogr

(10)

Physical

: Grizzled, fierce gaze.

Role

: Haikam chieftain; allied with Naci after she saved tribe; aided against Nipih; hosted Temej; punched him in rage; led coalition into Alinkar trap; retreated.

Relationships

: Leader of Haikam; indebted to Naci.

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Nipih Tribe

Hokom

(12)

Physical

: Defiant Nipih.

Role

: Son of late Nipih chieftain; leads failed raid on Haikam; killed by Naci.

Relationships

: Leader of Nipih (briefly); blamed by his tribe for defeat.

Selir

(12)

Physical

: Elder woman, steady demeanor.

Role

: Nipih governor; met Temej; agreed to fight for Naci, citing her removal of tyranny.

Relationships

: Subordinate to Naci.

Fol

(26)

Physical:

Young, black hair, deep brown eyes.

Role:

Role:

Skilled Nipih rider; nearly beats Horohan in the horse-tag game; calms his tribesmen during conflict; was lent Horohan's horse Kafem to compete; competed in the final round against Horohan; lost.

Relationships:

Member of the Nipih tribe.

Moukopl Empire

Tumai

(14)

Physical

: Stern, eyes "like steel traps," imposing.

Role

: Moukopl general; suppressed Bugr heritage; abusive father to Tseren.

Relationships

: Husband of Lirimer; father of Tseren (Gujel).

Lirimer

(14)

Physical

: Intellectual beauty.

Role

: Tseren's mother; preserved Bugr heritage; revealed Tseren (Gujel)'s true name and lineage.

Relationships

: Wife of Tumai; mother of Tseren.

Bazhin

(14)

Physical

: Not described.

Role

: Tseren's first son; uninterested in Bugr legacy.

Relationships

: Son of Tseren; brother of Tukol.

Tukol

(14)

Physical

: Toddler (age 2).

Role

: Fascinated by Bugr texts; flees Moukopl with Tseren.

Relationships

: Son of Tseren; brother of Bazhin.

Meicong

(17)

Physical:

Teen girl, agile; Moukopl hanfu over leather tunic, silver hairpins.

Role:

Intervened in Naci-Konir fight; Konir's bodyguard; threatened Naci with a dagger; returned from trip to Moukopl border; reported Crown Prince as missing to Konir; implied Yile's potential involvement; observed horse-tag game with Konir; confronted Konir; revealed she accelerated the plot by informing Moukopl of Naci's rise; exposed Konir's real name (Kuan); asserted loyalty to Yile.

Relationships:

Subordinate to Yile (primary loyalty); associate of Kuan/Konir (cover); bodyguard to Kuan/Konir (cover).

Yile

(18)

Physical

: Eunuch with delicate features, raven-black hair (jade ornament), almond eyes; green silks.

Role:

Manages Moukopl Forbidden City; advisor to royalty; harbors secret ambitions; interacts with Young Master Liwei; manipulated Kexing into assassinating the head maid of the third imperial consort; commands associates Meicao, Meibei, Meice; implied orchestrator behind Moukopl summons to Naci; revealed as Meicong's true master.

Relationships:

Servant to imperial family; interacts with Young Master Liwei; master/manipulator of Kexing; commander of Meicao, Meibei, Meice, Meicong.

Liwei

(17)

Physical

: Youthful, fair skin, coal-black hair, intense gray eyes; lavish blue/white robes.

Role

: Moukopl noble; curious about northern "barbarians"; naive strategist.

Relationships

: Student of Yile.

General Tun Zol Bazhin

(22)

Physical:

Strong jawline, high cheekbones, long single braid, scars on face, imposing physique.

Role:

Cruel Moukopl general; despised Tepr conscripts; made Dukar his squire; led desert campaign; dueled/killed Nommloz; captured; refused medical aid; revealed hatred for Dukar stemmed from resemblance to himself/his traitor father (who fled to Tepr with his baby brother); confessed loyalty to the Moukopl Empire driven by desire for universal prosperity and fear of his father's dishonor; accepted the sword from Dukar; launched suicidal attack in Yohazatz palace, killing guards and soldiers before dying.

Relationships:

Commander of Moukopl forces; tormentor of Dukar; husband and father; son of a traitor; brother to a lost sibling.

Crown Prince of Moukopl

(23)

Physical:

Jade skin, androgynous beauty, effeminate features, regal attire.

Role:

Moukopl heir; led desert campaign; ordered bandit massacre; surrendered to Yohazatz; imprisoned in Yohazatz; threatened Dukar with dagger, demanding loyalty; was freed by Dukar; escaped on camel; acknowledged Dukar's help and revised his opinion of him ("he's no barbarian").

Relationships:

Heir to Moukopl Empire; superior to Bazhin; rescued by Dukar.

Doxi

(27)

Physical:

Withered, frail Moukopl official, wrinkled skin, yellowed teeth, wears traditional robes.

Role:

Cruel and greedy Moukopl official ruling An'alm; oppresses the Siza tribes; clashes with Ghuba; threatens Linh; killed by Linh's musket.

Relationships:

Adversary to Ghuba and Linh; oppressor of the Siza people.

Official Mo

(28)

Physical:

Middle-aged, lean/haggard, angular features, gray-temple hair (meticulously combed), constantly adjusting wire-framed glasses, piercing brown eyes hinting at boredom.

Role:

Cruel, cynical Moukopl official overseeing the siege of Meln; dismisses rebels; fascinated by pirate muskets; orders execution of surrendering fisherman; plans to acquire muskets for the empire.

Relationships:

Superior to Admiral Fajii; represents Moukopl imperial authority.

Admiral Fajii

(28)

Physical:

Not described in detail (commands respect, seasoned naval presence implied).

Role:

Moukopl admiral blockading Meln; commands cannon bombardment; explains limitations of cannons/muskets; captures surrendering rebels; orders execution of fisherman per Mo's command.

Relationships:

Subordinate to Official Mo; commander of Moukopl navy at Meln.

Kexing

(29)

Physical:

Young maidservant, panicked, modest attire.

Role:

Maidservant to the third consort; abused by head maid/senior maidservants; pursued by assassin (orchestrated by Yile); saved by Yile; manipulated by Yile into assassinating the head maid.

Relationships:

Maidservant to Xiuying Qiu Ju; protege/manipulated agent of Yile.

Meicao

(29)

Physical:

Girl with a bowl-cut hairstyle, playful demeanor.

Role:

One of Yile's associates; plays with a scythe; interacts with Kexing under Yile's instruction.

Relationships:

Subordinate/associate of Yile; interacts with Meibei & Meice.

Meibei

(29)

Physical:

Serious demeanor.

Role:

One of Yile's associates; retrieves Meicao's scythe; urges obedience to Yile.

Relationships:

Subordinate/associate of Yile; interacts with Meicao & Meice.

Meice

(29)

Physical:

Energetic, reckless.

Role:

One of Yile's associates; disrupts tea ceremony, breaks teapot, insults Yile; boasts about being uncatchable.

Relationships:

Subordinate/associate of Yile; interacts with Meicao & Meibei.

Yohazatz Khanate

Qaloron Khan

(18)

Physical

: Silver hair/beard, onyx eyes, wears silk kaftan + scale armor.

Role

: Khan of Yohazatz; considers annexing Tepr tribes; strategist.

Relationships

: Father of Noga and Puripal; ruler of Yohazatz khanate.

Noga

(18)

Physical

: Tall, burnished skin, tight ebony curls; azure tunic, gemmed sabre.

Role

: Heir of Yohazatz; reports Moukopl raids to Qaloron; military commander.

Relationships

: Son of Qaloron Khan; brother to Puripal.

Puripal

(22)

Physical:

Dark skin, sun-weathered, matted hair. Arrow wound in torso, feverish.

Role:

Fourth prince of Yohazatz; Moukopl prisoner; refused rescue; shot by kin; saved by Dukar; halted battle; declared Dukar "dearest friend"; returned to Yohazatz capital; confronted Dukar about freeing the Crown Prince; acknowledged debt to Dukar; revealed political vulnerability as fourth son; offered Dukar position as his personal bodyguard/tactical advisor.

Relationships:

Son of Qaloron Khan; Brother to Noga; prisoner then ally of Dukar; now employer/protector of Dukar; half-brother to Ta.

Nommloz

(24)

Physical

: Tall, muscular, intricate armor, sharp eyes.

Role

: Yohazatz champion; dueled Bazhin; killed by him.

Relationships

: Son of Kazhonol; warrior under Qaloron Khan.

Ta

(25)

Physical:

Young Yohazatz warrior, birthmark on the face.

Role:

Bastard son of Qaloron Khan; shot Puripal; friendly towards Dukar; delivers messages; provides desert survival advice; facilitates Dukar's audience with Puripal.

Relationships:

Half-brother to Puripal; companion to Dukar.

Seop Kingdom

Goeghon

(26)

Physical:

Not described in detail (Seop merchant).

Role:

Merchant from Seop; sells foreign alcohol to Orogol; approached by Naci seeking knowledge of gunpowder and fire-resistant walls; contemplates Naci's offer while watching the horse-tag game; recalls dangerous journey to acquire saltpeter for his sister Sen; bets on Liara (white horse) as an omen for his decision.

Relationships:

Merchant interacting with Orogol tribesmen and Naci; brother of Sen and Saya.

Sen

(30)

Physical:

Eccentric inventor; singed curly hair, soot-smeared glasses, indigo robes stained/burnt.

Role:

Goeghon's sister; brilliant but reckless inventor in Seop; experiments with gunpowder and weapons (toys, cannons); fascinated by destruction and medical applications of war; hints at knowledge from her brother in the north.

Relationships:

Sister of Goeghon; sister of Saya.

Saya

(30)

Physical:

Practical, weary; calloused hands (fishing/grinding implied), sun-warm bronze skin.

Role:

Sen's sister; responsible for family/children in Seop slum; deeply disapproves of Sen's dangerous experiments; worries about consequences; mentions their brother.

Relationships:

Sister of Sen; sister of Goeghon; implied caregiver to neighborhood children.

Siza Tribe

Ghuba

(27)

Physical:

Middle-aged Yohazatz warrior, broad shoulders, chiseled physique, battle-scarred (now Moukopl commander).

Role:

Former Yohazatz chieftain defeated decades ago; submitted to Moukopl; rose to become Commander of An'alm; clashes with Doxi; implicitly allies with Linh against Doxi.

Relationships:

Father of Gankou; former enemy, now commander for Moukopl; adversary to Doxi; potential ally to Linh.

Gankou

(27)

Physical:

Not described (mentioned as Ghuba's son).

Role:

Ghuba's son; described by Doxi as a reckless troublemaker; desired by Ghuba to succeed him as commander; used as bargaining chip by Doxi.

Relationships:

Son of Ghuba.

Linh

(27)

Physical:

Young Siza champion, fiery red hair, vibrant blue eyes, lithe frame, wears patchwork cloak.

Role:

Siza champion and rebel leader; vows to liberate his people; confronts Doxi and Ghuba; kills Doxi with a musket; symbol of Siza resistance.

Relationships:

Champion of the Siza people; killer of Doxi; potential ally to Ghuba.

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