The Arcane Kingdom of Amaranth

Also called 'The Arcane Kingdom of Fire.' Fire imagery is prevalent in Amaranth's capital, Caldera.
The Valley of Amaranth is highly volcanic. Without the arcane devices built by the Aerie, that clean the air and water and manage heat, the valley would never have been populated.
Amaranth has no chief export, as it has been self-reliant for centuries. It shares a border with Telson, to the north.

Brand conquered Telson after Zorn invaded. He discovered, shortly before marrying Marlena, that the cause had been the discovery of years-old love letters Brand had written to Marlena, during the 15 years they were parted.

Beatrice is the Princess of Telson, daughter of Queen Marlena and Zorn. She's seventeen.

Fiery and idealistic, Beatrice is impulsive and eager to fight for her heritage, though inexperienced in the ways of war.

Advisor to the throne of Amaranth in matters arcane. His greatest talent is to 'read' an object's history. He served Brand's mother Soleil as well, but doesn't seem to have aged a day in all those years. Is he immortal? He'll never tell you.

Taciturn. He's quite proud of his talents, especially in psychometry. Tends to speak in archaic pronouns. Thee, thou, etc.

Captain of the palace guard in Telson. He was one of Brands soldiers during the war with Zorn, and was promoted shortly thereafter. He stayed behind when Brand returned to Amaranth for what was supposed to be a quick tour for the royal couple and their children. He missed the war with the Iron Dominion, and has conflicting opinions on that matter.

First among equals at the forge-fortress of the Aerie. Wiry and of medium height, with no hair whatsoever. Gerard looks nothing like the stereotype of a master smith, but he may be the best one in all of Eldoria.

He traveled to Telson with Brand, after the Iron Dominion was destroyed, to open trade negotiations. Brand was unaware of that, initially.

He has no skill in war.

Loves color, people, and showing off the delicate enchanted tools and art he prizes over the powerful enchanted arms and armor the Aerie equips Amaranth with. He makes those too, he just prefers art.

Celine convinced him it was time for the Aerie to begin trading its arcane wonders with the world.

A combination of Telson's traditional silver oak tree and Amaranth's red flame heraldry. Fire burns, as if the leaves, in the branches of the oak, and the roots are grey iron.

Kelmachus is the prince of Telson. Loyal to Zorn, his father, and under protection of the Loyalists, in exile.

Determined and vengeful, Kelmachus is a brooding warrior driven by honor and rage.

King Brand is the warlord of Amaranth and Telson, who slew King Zorn and then married his long-time love, Queen Marlena. Commands an innate power over fire. Recently also married two consorts to further the peaceful merger of his two kingdoms. Many fine scars cover his torso and limbs from years of training and battle.

At times ruthless, Brand is a strategic leader who values strength and loyalty above all. His estranged son's death stoked the fires of rage in his heart, and he razed the Iron Dominion in response. Now he seeks a more peaceful path for his country to follow.

Lady Elara is a skilled fighter and spy from Telson, and a member of the Loyalists.

Clever and resourceful, Elara is adaptable and fiercely loyal to her homeland's cause.

Lord Elias is a seasoned advisor and diplomat from Telson, now a key figure at Brand's side, working to promote diplomacy and peace

Cautious and pragmatic, Elias prioritizes stability and avoids confrontation whenever possible.

Queen of Telson, mother to Kelmachus and Beatrice, and widow to the unlamented King Zorn. A tall woman with fair skin and dark, straight hair she usually wears in a braided crown bun. She has piercing green eyes.

Resilient and strategic, Marlena is a protective mother who masks her grief with composure and cunning.

Brand's late mother and a scion of the royal family. She died in battle against raiders, in the southern mountain passes leading out of The Valley of Amaranth. Her death left Brand an orphan.

Soleil's husband was of a prominent noble family in Amaranth. He died along with most of his house when the arcane air recyclers in their city district failed. It was discovered later that negligence on the House's part had allowed them to fall into disrepair.