Meet the Characters
The Main Cast in The Heart of Anarand
Kael Vorat
The Adventurer Lord
"Antiquity and all secrets related to it interest me keenly ever since I learned to read."
Kael Vorat is the current Count of Amalay and head of the noble Vorat family. An adventurer and former artifact hunter, he is fascinated by Anarand’s past and the lost lore of the ancients. Kael responsibly fulfills his governmental duties, but this often arouses conflict within himself, related to his turbulent past and interests. He uses every opportunity and excuse to indulge in his hobby, even if only for a few partitions.
Favorite pastime:
Searching for ancient secrets, even if they hide grave danger
Most enjoys:
To spend time in the company of his brother Arin
Secret ambition:
To keep the secret tomb beneath Castle Vorat sealed
Current occupation:
Count of Amalay and one of the guardians of the Border with the Wastes
Heritage:
Scion of the noble Vorat family, one of the oldest dynasties in Anarand
Drink of choice:
Expensive di'erae from the best fermented fruits, but will settle for good r'ush in informal situations
Clothing style:
Elegant, yet still practical, with preference for white and gold colors
Ra'maen
The Masked Woman
"You will owe me a favor and one day when you grow old and start thinking that it was all a nightmare, I am going to claim it."
Ra’maen is a mysterious creature in the guise of an incomparably beautiful woman who always hides her face behind a featureless white mask. In her dealings with others, she is usually playful, provocative, and sometimes mean. Her abilities seem to extend beyond the familiar Magic Weaving and even touch the dream world. Ra’maen adores life in all its aspects, but woe to anyone who manages to catch a glimpse of her face.
Favorite pastime:
Peeking into the dreams of others
Most enjoys:
Toying with people, who actually intrigue her
Secret ambition:
The execution of a long-term plan involving a lot of subterfuge, manipulation, and a satisfying amount of deaths
Current occupation:
Long-term accommodations in a secret tomb underneath Castle Vorat
Heritage:
Unknown
Drink of choice:
A life essence, preferably from healthy and young individuals
Clothing style:
Stylish, chic and mostly scarlet clothes with a slight accent of artistry
Dea'na Mor
The Mage with a Dark Secret
"I can't stand them! The men are all staring at me with their tongues sticking out, and the women are almost suffocating with envy."
Lady Dea’na Mor is the only daughter of the most powerful Archmage in Anarand—Tak’air Mor—and a capable Mage in her own right, trained by the finest minds of the Academy of Magic. In her relationships with people, she can be cold and unapproachable, or flirtatious and lighthearted. Dea’na cannot stand the mesmerizing effect her beautiful appearance has on most men and quite a few women, but her very nature prompts her to take full advantage of it.
Favorite pastime:
Finding new ways to annoy her father
Most enjoys:
The company of the finest men, who she deems worthy
Secret ambition:
To discover the true origin of her family
Current occupation:
Playing an Archmage's secretary during the day and an assassin during the the night
Heritage:
Sole heir of the noble Mor family from an unknown mother
Drink of choice:
Quality, strong, aged wine from all corners of the world
Clothing style:
Openly seductive and provocative, made by master craftsmen from the most expensive and rare materials
The Supporting Cast in The Heart of Anarand
Dakar Maka
Valdarian Mercenary
Dakar Maka is a mercenary, professional soldier, and seasoned traveler, both in the lands of the Enlightened Realms and in the wilds of the Wastes. He is rough and loud, and this, together with his qualities as a commander and tactician, gave him the opportunity to rise to a prominent position. Dakar likes to consume large quantities of r’ush and laze around in some convenient inn in between his various endeavors.
"The Wastes, huh? Perfect! I'm starting to miss that old wretch. It would be nice to visit her again and say hello."
Rinal
Priestess of Kalit
Rinal, despite her youth, is a full-fledged Priestess of Kalit, Lady of Death. She has an assertive character and an enviable intellect, which help her overcome any obstacle or exhaust even the deepest patience. Her almost maniacal fascination with all sorts of and often forbidden texts from the ancient Lir’Anarand gives her an extraordinary fountain of Knowledge that would surprise even eminent experts.
"Forgive us, but we have seen what Your thinking leads to. If You let us handle it, we'll avoid unnecessary bloodshed."
Tinal
Priestess of Kalit
Tinal is a bright, but timid and anxious girl, who grew up under the wing of her sister Rinal as a novice at the Temple of Kalit. She loves nature and adores all the living creatures in it. Because Tinal possesses an unusual for a Priestess of Death, yet highly developed talent for Healing, many of the usual duties are spared her in the daily life of the Temple.
