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== Emilia Rivers ==
[[File:Emilia riversEmilia_rivers.png|alt=Emilia Rivers, prior to the Ceyreto-Zydel war.|thumb|Emilia Rivers, prior to the Ceyreto-Zydel war. ]]
''See also: [[Emilia Rivers]]''
 
* Full Name: Emilia Whiterose Rivers
* Species: Human (formerly), Rat fae (''Year of the Rat'' onwards)
* Residence(s): [[Blackthorn]], Triumvirate of Ceyreto (formerly), Cielo, Empire of Aether, Zethortal, Commonwealth of Blackthorn
* Title/Position/Occupation(s): Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ceyreto, High Councillor of Blackthorn (''With Any Luck'' onwards)
 
Emilia Rivers is the main protagonist of the series. She's awas confident foreign minister and a loyal councillor of the Triumvirate of Ceyreto, turned leader of the Commonwealth of Blackthorn. She sometimes appears a little too confident for her abilities, but often finds herself out of situations better than the average person should. Emilia was initially a human, but was transformed into a Rat fae at the end of ''The Tyrant King'' after an incident in the Cielo sewer system.
 
Even after the collapse of the Triumvirate, Emilia clings onto the title of "Minister of Foreign Affairs", as that's the only title she was ever officially given.
 
In appearance, Emilia is a svelte, pale figure with long, brown hair going down to her upper back. Emilia is most commonly seen sporting a variety of outfits, all of which purple, with her face decorated by a pair of glasses and a white rose in her hair.
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==== '''Lord Valtara''' ====
''See: [[Gem Valtara]]''
* Full Name: Lord Gem Valtara, Prince of Valtara
* Species: Human, Ghost (''Ghosts'')
* Residence(s): Blackthorn, Triumvirate of Ceyreto
* Title/Position/Occupation(s): Prince of Valtara, Mayor of Blackthorn (formerly), Triumvir of Ceyreto (formerly)
 
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==== Varill Xaisuro ====
 
* Full Name: Varill Xaisuro
* Species: Unknown
* Residence(s): Blackthorn, Triumvirate of Ceyreto (formerly)''',''' Stardrop Caverns, Astravia (temporarily)''',''' Necrodom, The Grand Lichdom
* Title/Position/Occupation(s): Valtaran Soldier (formerly)
 
A rather boistrous and outgoing woman, and a long-time friend of Emilia's. Varill is usually described as being Emilia's main travelling buddy, having gone with her to many places across the world. She would later, after the events of Emilia's near-death attack in ''The Tyrant King'', seek refuge in the nation of Astravia. Although not described in the series, she would move to the Grand Lichdom during the events of ''With Any Luck''.
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==== Lord Noxaros ====
 
* Full Name: Acero Noxaros, Emperor of Aether
* Species: Human
* Residence(s): Cielo, Empire of Aether
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==== The Dragon Lady ====
 
* Full Name: Unknown, Magi (nickname)
* Species: Dragon
* Residence(s): Cielo, Empire of Aether
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The Dragon Lady is a friend of Lord Noxaros', and is an inhabitant of the Cielo sewer. She joins Emilia, Varill and Lord Noxaros in re-acquiring an Aetherian ship from the Dreadhorde. She later appears in ''Year of the Rat'', offering Emilia an out should she ever want to return to her human form.
 
==== Thomas ScythorneScyteborn ====
 
* Full Name: Thomas ScythorneScyteborn
* Species: Human
* Residence(s): Blackthorn, Triumvirate of Ceyreto
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Thomas is one of the only major characters in the series to be shorter than Emilia, standing at 5' 4. He wears a red and black combination of both Valtaran peasant and noble clothing, and sports a large, bushy beard.
 
==== The Elven Lady ====
 
*Full Name: Elvenia Xaroleht
* Species: Elf
* Residence: Aelfscyn
* Title/Position/Occupation(s): Mayor of Aelfscyn
 
A strange elven lady from a far away town. She would occasionally visit Blackthorn prior to the Ceyreto-Zydel conflict and would rather openly call the city "bland" to the dismay of Thomas Scyteborn and the other architects in the town. She later appears in ''The Lake and the Rivers'' at a party in Kalikhan.
 
==== '''The Tyrant King''' ====
* Full Name: Lord Happy of Zydel
* Species: Human
* Residence(s): Zydel Castle, Triumvirate of Ceyreto/Kingdom of Zydel (contested)
* Title/Position/Occupation(s): Lord of Zydel Castle, King of Zydel
 
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==== The Lord of Uradon ====
 
* Full Name: Veric Redclaw, Lord of Uradon
* Species: Human
* Residence(s): Uradon Isles (formerly), Zydel Castle, Kingdom of Zydel
* Title/Position/Occupation(s): Lord of Uradon
 
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==== Lord Vartilian ====
 
* Full Name: Waylin Vartilian
* Species: Human
* Residence(s): Fort Khirom
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Lord Vartilian is a figure that Emilia meets during the first meeting following the declaration of the Ceyreto-Zydel war. He, like Emilia, was a victim of the first attack on Blackthorn, with the two being left for dead in the Whiterose Plaza. He would also give refuge to Emilia in Fort Khirom in the immediate hours following the attack.
 
He is described as being a rather tall and kingly figure.
 
==== Dolo Whitetail ====
 
* Full Name: Dolo Whitetail
* Species: Bejuk (deer fae)
* Residence(s): The Faewood
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==== Babba Yogurt ====
 
* Full Name: Babba Yogurt
* Species: Elf
* Residence(s): The Faewood
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==== Sheriff Malakai ====
''See: [[Malakai]]''
* Full Name: Malakai
* Species: Human
* Residence(s): Blackthorn, Triumvirate of Ceyreto (formerly)
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==== The Sewer Rat ====
 
* Full Name: Filippo Marino
* Species: Rat fae
* Residence(s): Cielo, Empire of Aether
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==== The Imp Lady ====
 
* Full Name: Unknown
* Species: Cave Imp
* Residence(s): Cassiopeia, Astravia (formerly), Unknown (currently)
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==== King Bob ====
 
* Full Name: King Robert Valtara I
* Species: Human
* Residence(s): Blackthorn, Triumvirate of Ceyreto (formerly)
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==== Lady Moon ====
 
* Full Name: Unknown
* Species: Vampire
* Residence(s): Blackthorn, Triumvirate of Ceyreto (formerly)
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==== Myre Pokoid ====
 
* Full Name: Myre Pokoid
* Species: Unknown
* Residence(s): Blackthorn, Triumvirate of Ceyreto (formerly)
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==== Lord Benicio Valtara ====
 
* Full Name: Lord Benicio Valtara, Prince of Valtara
* Species: Human
* Residence(s): Castillo Zanco, Triumvirate of Ceyreto (part of Zydel from ''The Battle of Blackthorn'' onwards)
* Title/Position/Occupation(s): Lord of Castillo Zanco, Prince of Valtara, Triumvir of Ceyreto (allegedly)
 
Cousin of Lord Gem Valtara, and the supposed successor to Lord Valtara, following his exile into the Black Maze. Despite succeeding him in his titles, Benicio has never been sighted, and is heavily criticised for such in the series.
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=== ''With Any Luck'' ===
 
==== Lord Sigeric Ehlsonn ====
 
* Full Name: Sigeric var Ehlsyn, Triumvir of Ceyreto
* Species: Human
* Residence(s): Tìrean Ùra, Triumvirate of Ceyreto (fomerly), Taobh Locha, Commonwealth of Blackthorn
* Title/Position/Occupation(s): Mayor of Tìrean Ùra, Jarl of Vanadia(formerly), Head Triumvir of Ceyreto (''Withformerly), AnyJarl Luck''of onwards)Vanadia, Mayor of Taobh Locha
 
Lord Ehlsonn is a Triumvir of Ceyreto, and the de-facto leader of the Triumvirate in Lord Valtara's absence. He is generally regarded as a rather laid-back leader, occasionally assisting Emilia in her affairs. HeAfter isdefeat generallyin uncaringthe toCeyreto-Zydel conflict, he follows the planspeople toof overthrowBlackthorn to the Valtaranlakelands monarchy,and believingfounds it tothe nottown beof hisTaobh businessLocha.
 
Sigeric is seen as a rather graceful-looking leader, standing at a kingly 6' 3 and graced with long blonde hair. In contrast to this, he appears incredibly rough and grizzled, after many years ruling and fighting for Vanadia and the former Kingdom of [[Rhumlaantd]].
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==== Lord of Kalikhan ====
 
* Full Name: LordKing Konstantyn Winogradoff of Kalikhan
* Species: Unknown
* Residence(s): Kalikhan, Triumvirate of Ceyreto (Independent after the events of ''With Any Luck'')
* Title/Position/Occupation(s): LordKing of Kalikhan
 
The Lord of Kalikhan is mentioned incredibly little in the series, being mentioned exclusively within a single chapter in ''With Any Luck''. The Lord of Kalilkhan is seen exiting the Triumivrate council meeting with his deligates and taking their banner with them, thereby removing Kalikhan from the Triumvirate. He later appears in ''The Lake and the Rivers'' where he is coronated as the King of Kalikhan. Towards the end of the journal, he has a galss bottle smashed over his head by Emilia after taunting her over the loss of Blackthorn.
 
=== ''Ghosts'' ===
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==== Friedrich Czírjäshchausé ====
 
* Full Name: Friedrich Czírjäshchausé
* Species: Human
* Residence(s): Wrensbath, Triumvirate of Ceyreto
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==== Adriaan van Attasio ====
 
* Full Name: King Adriaan I van Attasio of Vinçois
* Species: Human
* Residence(s): Aarndam, Kingdom of Vinçois (formerly), Unknown (currently)
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==== The Mushroom Creature ====
 
* Full Name: Gerple “The Shroom” Nerple
* Species: Mushroom(?)
* Residence(s): Blackthorn, Triumvirate of Ceyreto
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Legend says that the Mushroom was created by King Hadas I, the founder of Blackthorn, and is loyal to its' creator, as well as its creator's founded city.
 
=== ''The Lake and the Rivers'' ===
 
==== Mahalla Whitetail ====
 
*Full Name: Mahalla Whitetail
* Species: Bejuk (deer fae)
* Residence(s): The Faewood
* Title/Position/Occupation(s): Unknown
 
Mahalla Whitetail is the twin sister of Dolo and appears briefly in ''The Lake and the Rivers''. She, along with Dolo, requests that Emilia join their adventuring party as the party leader.
 
Mahalla is implied to look incredibly similar to Dolo, as she is referred to in ''The Lake and the Rivers'' as "another Dolo".
 
==== The Guildmaster ====
 
*Full Name: Dondo Orobius
* Species: Elf
* Residence(s): Blackthorn, Kingdom of Valtara (formerly), The Guild Hall
* Title/Position/Occupation(s): Leader of the Adventurer's Guild
 
The Guildmaster is, as the name implies, the leader of the Adventurer's Guild. He's described as a mildly naive and cocky man due to his beliefs that the Guild is immune to the affairs of the world around it.
 
He is never seen directly in the journals, only implied to exist and have spoken to Emilia.
 
==== Jonathan Bercker ====
 
*Full Name: Jonathan Bercker
* Species: Human
* Residence(s): Blackthorn (formerly), Aelfscyn, Kingdom of Aelfscyn
* Title/Position/Occupation(s): Admiral of the Valtaran Navy (formerly), Co-Mayor of Aelfscyn
 
Jonathan Bercker is a former Valtaran naval officer who appears briefly in ''The Lake and the Rivers''. He's described as being a polite figure, and despite what Emilia believes, says to have already met her at some point in the past.
 
Jonathan stands a few inches taller than Emilia at 5'11, and wears a black and red admiral uniform that is described in the journals as "sea-worthy".
 
==== The Mischevious Cat ====
 
*Full Name: Unknown
* Species: Cat(?)
* Residence(s): Zethortal
* Title/Position/Occupation(s): Cat
 
The Mischevious Cat is a cat that haunts the city of Zethortal at night, making a mess of the town and digging large holes in the ground. The cat is mildly suspected by Emilia to be in association with Jonathan Bercker, but no conclusion is ever found.
 
== Locations ==
 
=== Ceyreto/Kuthara ===
[[File:Kutha-yreto.png|thumb|353x353px|A drawn map of the continent of "Kutha-yreto", made alongside ''Year of the Rat''.]]
The Continent of '''Ceyreto''' (alternatively, '''Kuthara''') is a large continent situated in the north-west of the known world. It is the second-largest continent in the known world and is the main setting of the ''Travels and Tales'' series. It contains every setting in the series, with the exception of Astravia and The Grand Lichdom.
 
=== The Triumvirate ===
'''The Triumvirate of Ceyreto''' iswas a large nation in the continent of Ceyreto/Kuthara and is (until the events of ''With Any Luck'') one of the largest nations in the world. At its height, it consisted of three main provinces: Valtara, Vanadia and Vinçois.
 
==== Blackthorn (Formerlyformerly) ====
Blackthorn (also referred to as "Old Blackthorn") was the capital city of Valtara and was the largest city on the island. It was a large, stoic, grey city, surrounded by thick stone walls and graced with one of the largest ports in the Triumvirate. Until the exile of Lord Valtara, it was also the capital city of the Triumvirate. It is the home of many of the characters in the series, including Emilia herself, and is the main setting of the first six volumes.
 
In ''The Battle of Blackthorn'', the city is eventually burned down and abandoned by the Blackthorn Interim Council, as to not let it fall into the hands of Zydel and the Tyrant King.
 
==== Zydel Castle (Formerlyformerly) ====
Zydel Castle is the home of the Tyrant King. Little is known about it other than that it sits on the far west of the island.
 
==== Castillo Zanco (Formerlyformerly) ====
Castillo Zanco (Spanish for "the Stilted Castle") is a large stilted castle situated directly north of Blackthorn. It is the home of the Valtaran royal family and the current home of Lord Benicio Valtara. The castle is generally treated with distrust by the people of Blackthorn, being seen as the royal family's ivory tower away from all of the kingdom's problems.
 
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Wrensbath is a city located directly across the sea from Blackthorn and is the largest city in the province of Vanadia. While not the most beautiful of towns, it is known for its immense wealth.
 
==== Tirean Ura (formerly) ====
Tirean Ura iswas a city located half way between Wrensbath and Kalikhan. The city is home to Lord Ehlsonn, the de-facto leader of the Triumvirate following the exiling of Lord Valtara.
 
==== Kalikhan (Formerlyformerly) ====
Kalikhan is a city located far south of Blackthorn and was the largest city in the province of Vinçois. During the events of ''With Any Luck'', the city breaks away from the Triumvirate due to their anti-war stance.
 
==== Aarndam (Formerlyformerly) ====
A decayed city to the far south of Blackthorn and the capital city of Vinçois. It was known for its naval industry and not much else. The city fell out of reach of the Triumvirate during the events of ''With Any Luck'', after Kalikhan and Zhar-Dorahl broke away from the Triumvirate.
 
By the events of ''Ghosts'', the city had fallen to ruin and had become the target of looters and adventurers.
 
==== Zhar-Dorahl (Formerlyformerly) ====
A small fortress town situation on a mountain between the cities of Kalikhan and Aarndam. They broke away from the Triumvirate during the events of ''With Any Luck''.
 
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=== The Grand Lichdom ===
'''The Grand Lichdom''' is a large nation far, far to the south of the Triumvirate. It was formerly a war partner in the CieloCeyreto-Zydel war but was later bought out of the war by the Triumvirate.
 
==== The Dreadhorde ====
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=== Fort Khirom ===
'''Fort Khirom''' is a fortress town and the farthest outpost of the fallen nation of Kyriska. It is the site of Emilia's rescue after the first attack of the war. While one of the main settings in ''The Tyrant King'', it appears very rarely afterwardsuntil ''Gathering Speed'', where it's seen leaving the Free Cities.
 
=== The Faewood ===
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==== Cassiopeia ====
'''Cassiopeia''' (also spent Cassiopea in the journals) was the largest city in Astravia. Emilia has stated to have visited it before, and it was where Varill Xaisuro sought refuge during the early days of the Ceyreto-Zydel war.
 
During the events of ''Ghosts'', the city is dismantled as to not let it fall into the hands of The Grand Lichdom. Much of the city's resources and architecture now lies within Blackthorn.
 
=== Flumenia ===
Flumenia is a small city on the continent of Omis, visited briefly in ''Gathering Speed''. It's described as being similar to the town of Cielo.
 
=== Commonwealth of Blackthorn ===
'''The Commonwealth of Blackthorn''' is a nation founded by Emilia and the remains of Blackthorn after the burning of the city in ''The Battle of Blackthorn''. It's based on the same lake as Fort Khirom and the Faewood. The nation is named after the old city of Blackthorn, which the inhabitants of the nation originally come from.
 
==== Zethortal ====
Zethortal is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Blackthorn. The town's name comes from "Zethar Rorthal", the Old Valtaran name for Blackthorn. It is swiftly founded in ''The Lake and the Rivers'' after the burning of Blackthorn.
 
=== Taobh Locha ===
'''Taobh Locha''' (officially pronounced ''Taov Lok-a'', or ''Tao-ba Loak-a'' by Emilia'')'' is a town founded in ''The Lake and the Rivers'' by Lord Sigeric Ehlsonn, after a migration from the now ruined town of Tirean Ura.
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