Andrew Rowe - On the Shoulders of Titans

Tristan Cadence– Elder son of Magnus Cadence and Laura Lyran. Disappeared into the Serpent Tower during his Judgment. Presumed deceased.

Corin Cadence– Younger son of Magnus Cadence and Laura Lyran. Presumptive heir to both houses after Tristan’s disappearance. Earned an Enchanter attunement in the spire. Was given a mysterious new attunement by Katashi, the Visage of Valor.

Sera Cadence– Previously known as Sera Shard, Sera Cadence was legitimized by Magnus Cadence after passing her Attunement exam. She is presumed to be a bastard child of Magnus Cadence. After being legitimized, she is now a potential heir to the house. She is the same age as Corin and has a Summoner attunement.

University Staff:

Chancellor Wallace– In charge of all university activities.

Lieutenant Commander Jack Bennet– Vice Chancellor, former military commander.

Professors:

Professor Edlyn– Assisted with new student orientation. Teaches Enchanting class.

Professor Ceridan– In charge of Tiger Class. Teaches Elementalists.

Professor Lyras Orden– In charge of Serpent Class. Has a mysterious connection with The Voice of the Tower.

Professor Vellum– Teaches classes on permanent enchantments. Serves as Corin’s mentor for most enchanting-related studies.

Professor Conway– Teaches Attunements class.

Lord Jonathan Teft– In charge of Hydra Class. Teaches dueling.

Doctor Tordrin– In charge of Phoenix Class.

Professor Meltlake– General Magic Theory class. Legendary Elementalist.

Professor Vanway– Teacher for an unknown class. Not one of Corin’s professors.

Sir Tanath– A member of the Soaring Wings, and a Summoner. One of Marissa’s teachers.

Professor Vestan– Corin’s Introductory Runes teacher.

Students:

Patrick Wayland– One of Corin’s childhood friends, now his first retainer. An Elementalist and magical weapon enthusiast.

Jin Dalen– A mysterious foreign student from East Edria with a Sunstone-level Mesmer attunement. His family is sworn to House Dalen, the former ruling house of East Edria from the days before it was under Edrian rule. He was badly injured after fighting against Corin in the Serpent Spire, but escaped using Corin’s return bell.

Marissa Callahan– One of Corin’s classmates. Usually called “Mara” by her friends. Guardian.

Roland Royce– One of Sera’s friends, former friend of Tristan’s.

Cecily Lambert– The younger sister of Yunika Lambert. One of Corin’s closest childhood companions.

Curtis Maddock– Dorm chief for Corin’s dorm.

Lisa Stone– Former classmate from Corin’s childhood.

Jordan Jaldin– A second-year student that supervises one of the teams for the final exams.

Katherine Winters– A second-year student that supervises Corin’s team for the final exams. Goes by Kathy.

Other People:

Lars Mantrake– Shopkeeper for the Climber’s Court, a magic item shop. As a former climber, he has many stories of the spires, almost half of which are probably true.

Keras Selyrian– Mysterious swordsman that Corin first encounters during his Judgment. Currently serving as Corin’s bodyguard in order to get into the good graces of Katashi, the Visage of Valor.

Echion– Child with an unusual mark across his forehead. Corin first meets Echion during his Judgment.

Vera Corrington– Tower explorer that Corin first encounters during his Judgment.

Aloras Corrington– Automotive engineer. Vera’s brother.

Derek Hartigan– Heir to House Hartigan, an ancient noble house. Has an Emerald-level Soulblade attunement.

Tavare– Derek’s Summoned blade elemental.

Delsys– Derek’s Summoned flame/wind elemental.

Elora Theas– Heir to House Theas, an ancient noble house. Extremely powerful Summoner.

Sheridan Theas– Elora Theas’ sibling, and a follower of Wydd. Wields the restricted “Necromancer” attunement, but specializes in healing. Derek usually refers to them by the nickname “Deni”.

Vanniv– A summoned karvensi. Both Elora and Sera have contracts with Vanniv.

Researcher– A knowledge elemental that resides in the restricted section of the Divinatory.

Yunika Lambert– Cecily Lambert’s older sister, and Tristan’s former fiancée.

Meredith Hawkins– A historical figure who supposedly escaped one of the spires after several years of being trapped inside. Commonly believed to be a con artist.

Johannes Edington– An academic who attempted to enter a Judgment and stay inside as long as possible in order to preserve memories of what the rooms looked like. Emerged a few months later and published a paper on his findings.

Visages:

Katashi– Visage of Valor, patron Visage of Dalenos, where he is a central figure in their government.

Melkyr– Visage of Resilience, patron Visage of Edria.

Ferras– Visage of Creation, patron Visage of Caelford.

Tenjin– Visage of Inspiration, patron Visage of Valia. Currently missing.

Kerivas– Visage of Law, second patron Visage of Edria.

Wydd– Visage of Forbidden Knowledge. Location unknown. Often depicted as a trickster or shapeshifter.

God Beasts:

Genbu, the God Tortoise– God Beast of Dalenos.

Seiryu, the God Serpent– God Beast of Valia.

Orochi , the God Hydra- God Beast of Edria.

Byakko, the God Tiger- God Beast of Caelford.

Suzaku, the God Phoenix– God Beast of East Edria.

Arachne, the God Spider– God Beast of (????)

God Beast Children:

Mizuchi– Deadly serpent, called “Hero’s End”. Child of Seiryu. Believed to be virtually invulnerable.

Other Powers:

The Tyrant in Gold– A divine being that is antithetical to Selys, and believed to be comparable to her in power. The scriptures teach that he is in control of the entire world outside of Kaldwyn.

Saffron– A child of the Tyrant in Gold. Tremendously powerful, most likely on a similar level to Mizuchi.

Major Nations:

Valia– Nation on the eastern coast of the continent of Kaldwyn. Home to the Serpent Tower and the Lorian Heights Academy.

Edria– Imperialistic southern nation. Conquered Kelridge during the Six Years War and nearly conquered Valia as well.

Caelford– Technologically advanced nation on the western coast of the continent. Allied with Valia.

Dalenos– Theocracy; covers most of the northern side of the continent.

Kelridge– A territory that was a part of Dalenos prior to the Six Years War. Conquered by Edria and now known as East Edria.

Days of the Week:

Orsay

Kyrsday

Wainsday

Fersday