A world like Anmar takes a whole lot of inventing since every tiny detail needs its own name and characteristics. I struggled with the mass of background data for a while and then discovered that someone else had already managed to do what I could not. Since this information may be of interest to other readers, by kind permission of the compiler I am making it available to all.

As might be expected with an incomplete work, the contents of this file will change as new information comes to light.

Disclaimer: The original characters and plot of this story are the property of Penny Lane. No infringement of pre-existing copyright is intended. This information is copyright (c) 2011-2013 Payter Eketta, Penny Lane. All rights reserved.

Place Names:

Anmar - World name
Alaesia - Continent
Palarand - Country
Kittrin Empire - Country
K'Kjand - Largest of the cities of the Six Cities Nation
K'Kdaril - One of the cities of the Six Cities Nation
Viridor - Port city of the Kingdom of Vardenale about 47 Marks from Palarand
Moxgo - City-state deep in the southern mountains
Blayvardis Vale - name of part of route from Palarand to Moxgo
Palumaks - Greatest mountain range in Alaesia, south of the Valley
Tiede - Smallest moon of Anmar, orbits three times daily
Annis - Middle moon of Anmar, orbits once per 7 days
Kalikan - Largest moon of Anmar, orbits once per 31 days
The Lookout - guard post at southern border of Palarand
Stirmond - a country up river from Palarand
Ascendancy of Yod - Country about 200 Marks (a Mark is just short of a kilometer) up-river from Palarand
The Valley - the local name for the great rift valley which contains most of Palarand
The Sirrel - the Mississippi-like river that runs through The Valley
Davenarga - City/Country name
Shan Ocean - the large eastern ocean the Sirrel empties into
Central Palarand - Duchy of Palarand, personal demesne of King Robinar
South Reach - Barony in Central Palarand
Nether Bend - Barony in Central Palarand, neighbor of South Reach
Kendeven (Lower Palarand) - A Duchy of Palarand, mostly marshy lowland used for grazing
Kandovor – Duchy seat of Kendeven (brought to my attention by Di Wonder)
Brikant (Upper Palarand) - A Duchy of Palarand
Palar Valley (North Palarand) - A Duchy of Palarand with all of their mines and foundries
Dekarran - Duchy Seat of North Palarand, town at the confluence of the Palar with the Sirrel
Kingdom of Vardenale - Country on other side of the Sirrel and at the mouth of the river
Brankane - Capitol of Vardenale
Duchy of Plif - Small country on other side of mouth of the Sirrel, Marshy and boggy, primary export is Wax-tail, a substance used for water-proofing.
Brugan - Country abutting the Duchy of Brikand up-river
Virgulend - Next country up-river beyond Brugan
Smordan - ditto
Joth - ditto - Country is an island in the middle of the Sirrel
Forguland - Farther up the river
Ferenis - The last country up-river before Yod. Presently at war with Yod
Blackstone Vale - Valley in North Palarand that is now the Barony of Blackstone
Blackstone - Town, Barony Seat
The Ptuvil's Claw – The larger of the two Inn's in Blackstone but presently closed. It is now the Baronial Seat.
The Bell Inn – The smaller of the two Inn's in Blackstone but it is still open for business.
Blackstone Town Clock – Blackstone's official time keeper, it has been maintained by the same family for generations.
Palar - River flowing through North Palarand
South Slip - Town on the Sirrel, Location of ferry crossing to Dekarran
Teldor - Town up the Palar river from Dekarran
Holville – Primitive mining town past Teldor.
Tranidor – A town past Holville in the Palar Valley. Tranidor is at the confluence of three valleys. The Palar being one continues to the north-west to a low pass opening out to a wide grassy plain.
Weaver's Arms – An inn in Tranidor.
The Iron Spear – Another inn near the Sufen Bridge in Tranidor.
Sufen River – This river heads west from Tranidor and leads to another important mining region.
Bray River – Third valley meeting at Tranidor. A minor trading route follows this valley part way to the mountains then over the mountains to the coast.
Tel Botro – A city at the northern edge of the plains at the end of the old Chivan Road.
Chaarn – A town on the Bray River Chivan Trade Route. Probably the first good-sized town outside Palarand
Dremso – I believe this to be a small town near Tranidor where Cpt Bleskin has a home
The Stone Sea – Large plain of desiccated limestone. It's edge marks the northern boundary of Palarand and the Barony of Blackrock.
Perent River – The location of a battle fought during Keren's grandfather's time.

Animals of Anmar:

Dranakh - Hippo-sized semi-intelligent draft animal and showing strong signs of being telepathic
Frayen - Mule-sized riding animal described as ornery cousin's of Dranahk's
Ptuvil - Flying predator - looks like and about as big as mythological earth Dragons
Grakh - Flying predator - looks similar to Pterodactyls
Lab - Anmar rodent - analog to Earth rats, plural Labris
Fikt - Anmar analog to a biting insect (gnat, mosquito, horse-fly)
Zinakh - A wild animal that is the target of hunting parties (no description, but hunted like wild boar or deer. Now learned to be an Anmarian predator, possibly a wolf or fox analog.)
Skeft - Very large fish from the western ocean fished for it's oil - like turbot/halibut
Pakh - Wool and meat animal, Garia believes that they could actually be the earth animal the Alpaca.
Gavakhan – A meat animal
Vikhan – A six legged game animal about the size of a wild boar.
Brifil - A goose-sized avian probably related to the Ptuvil. They are a food source to the people of Anmar
Drekhil – Anmarian predator, wolf or fox analog?
Ganifil – A type of avian, about the size of wild turkey's
Sopo – Anmarian rodent possibly an analog to mice.

Common words:

Avilat - A month in spring
Keruvil – A month just before harvest (brought to my attention by Di Wonder)
Steglid - composition - as in the composition of clouds, granite...
Ahn - clouds
The Chivans - earlier civilization of Anmar - Discovered to have been founded by Romans who ended up on Anmar
Tanal - The language spoken in the Six Cities
Gallin – Unknown food item that can be made into a thick soup.

Items:

Dajan - Anmarian musical instrument similar to a Mandolin
Chivan Mark Stone – Stones discovered to be Roman when Garia finally finds one that has legible writing on it.
Crown – A coin denomination
Fenik – A coin denomination that is probably smaller than a Crown

Character Names:

Royal Family of Palarand:
King Robanar - King of Palarand
Queen Terys - Queen of Palarand - daughter of the Elector of Stirmond
Prince Keren - Son of Robanar -
Malann - daughter of Robanar and Terys, Married to the Crown Prince of Vardenale
Elizet - daughter of Robanar and Terys, not stated who she is now married to
King Brexen the Third - King of Palarand 120 years ago
Queen Kasona - Queen of Brugan and aunt of Prince Keren, sister of King Robinar
Milsy – A very intelligent young Palace Servant from Dekarran who is presently doubling for Garia while she is secretly away from the Palace on her way to Blackstone. It has also presently been learned that she has become the assistant to Master Tarvan so she now has someplace to go where her talents can be used once the mission is over.

Palace Guard:
Captain Merek - Commander of the Palace Guard
Quadrant Officer (Lieutenant) Vern - Palace Guardsman, Commander of 3rd Quadrant
Quadrant Officer Vesilan - Palace Guardsman, Quadrant Commander
Torin - Palace Guardsman
Tobin - Palace Guardsman
Kerrak - Palace Guardsman, Garia's training File
Bessel - Palace Guardsman, Garia's training File
Sardan - Palace Guardsman, Garia's training File
Joran - Palace Guardsman, Garia's training File
Maxilar - Palace Guardsman, Garia's training File
Yasoon - Palace Guardsman, Garia's training File
Benith - Palace Guardsman, Garia's training File
Wedren - Palace Guardsman, Instructor on the care and riding of Freyen in 3rd Quadrant
Borkin - Palace Guardsman, Instructor on knife-fighting in 3rd Quadrant
Stott - Palace Guardsman (1st Year), former poacher and expert with the longbow*-
Danisa - Seconded from the Kitchens for training as a Palace Guardswoman
Pardal - Palace Guardsman
Tallik - Palace Guardsman, bugler
Dorrin - Palace Guardsman (1st Year), Yodian spy
Chinar – Palace Guardsman, Third Quadrant*
Varno – Palace Guardsman, Third Quadrant*
Denard – Palace Guardsman, First Quadrant*w
Thoran - Palace Guardsman, killed while defending Garia's camp from a Yodian attack outside Blackstone**d
Brendel - Palace Guardsman**-
All characters marked with an * are in the caravan accompanying Garia to Blackstone
All characters marked with ** escorted Captain Bleskin to his retirement home and then on to Blackstone

Royal Household Staff:
Master Kendar - Chamberlain of Palarand
Morlan - Royal Questor - deceased
Master Terevor - Master of the Household
Master Chamilar - Palace Finance Minister
Mistress Yolda - Mistress of the Wardrobe - retired
Mistress Margra - Palace Senior Healer (Medic)
Mistress Shelda - Mistress of the Palace Salon
Master Haflin - Palace Master Armorer - Master Hurdin's older brother
Lady Dyenna - Mistress Yolda's replacement as Mistress of the Wardrobe
Master Fulvin - Palace Master Metalsmith - i.e. Palace Jeweler
Master Bowdran - Palace Master Saddler
Master Pitchell - Master Scribe/Stenographer
Serdel - Palace Footman and Yodan spy - presently on the run
Kenila - A Maid of Queen Terys
Varna - A Maid of Queen Terys
Jareven - Morlan's former manservant - re-assigned to other duties
Rosilda - Senior Seamstress
Vandara - Mistress Shelda's assistant
Sardin - Assistant hair dresser
Korben - Journeyman Scribe and stenographer
Merinar - Journeyman Scribe and stenographer
Breslo - Palace Footman
Sevuren - Palace Footman
Malissa - Seamstress
Yannis - King Robanar's personal Manservant

Barony of Blackstone Household:
Garia - formerly Gary Campbell of Hays, Kansas. Now Baroness Garia of Blackstone, Vassal of Duke Gilbanar of North Palarand -
Lady Merizel - Garia's Personal Secretary - Garia's nickname for her is Merry*
Mistress Jenet - Garia's Personal Maid*-
Bursila - Lady Merizil's Personal Maid
Lanilla - New Under-Maid recruited in Blackstone. Daughter of one of the poorest families in town
Jasinet - New Under-Maid recruited in Blackstone. Daughter of the Town Cobbler
Mistress Sukhana - younger sister of Jaxen, usually referred to as Sookie. She has taken over as the Mistress of the Household in Garia's new Baronial Seat in the Ptuvil's Claw.*
Feteran - New Commander of the Blackstone Household Guard and Cpt Bleskin's oldest son**-
Tord - Blackstone Guardsman, Garia's training File, presently tasked with guarding Garia's double back to the Palace making him acting XO of the Guards.
Taximandir Sorofur'than Kudas D'Kenik an K'daril - Blackstone Guardsman, Garia's training File (known in Palarand as D'Kenik)*w
Brazan - Blackstone Guardsman*
Soomit - Blackstone Guardsman*
Frando - Blackstone Guardsman*
Toranar - Blackstone Guardsman*-
Tedenis - Nephew of Master Brydas, his wife's sister's son, Blackstone Guardsman Recruit
Briswin - Eldest son of one of Blackstone's Weavers, Blackstone Guardsman Recruit
Snep - Baroness Garia's riding Frayen*
Topik - Lady Merizil's riding Frayen*
Brit – Jenet's riding Frayen*
Tixi – Sookie's new Frayen, it is a female and taken from the property confiscated from the Outlaws.
All characters marked with an * are accompanying Garia in the caravan to Blackstone
All characters marked with ** escorted Captain Bleskin to his retirement home and then on to Blackstone

Residents of the Town of Blackstone:
Mistress Yanda – Co-owner with her husband of the Bell Inn, the smaller of the two inns in Blackstone.
Master Fedren – Husband of Yanda and the other co-owner of the Bell Inn. Member of the Town Council
Kasinna – Teen daughter of Yanda and Fedren, about 14 years of age.
Master Brydas – Blacksmith of Blackstone and a member of the Town Council. Also learned to be a younger cousin of Cpt Bleskin
Senidet – Teen daughter of Master Brydas. Appointed as part-time Administrative Assistant to Sookie.
Master Mesulkin – Town Steward appointed by Duke Gilbanar and a member of the Town Council and it has been learned that he is a cousin of Cpt Bleskin and two years older. Now retired due to his disability from his treatment from the Bandits.
Master Polbinar – Agent of the Valley Messenger Service and a member of the Town Council, has now died due to his mistreatment by the Bandits.
Master Blandel – Town Mason and a member of the Town Council
Master Jepp – Town Scribe and a member of the Town Council
Master Sinidar - Town Tanner
Master Jerill - Town Seed Merchant
Master Waltan - Town Draper
Master Chorandar – Town Cobbler and a member of the Town Council. Also the father of Jasinet. Has very poor opinion of Garia. (Second gunner's mate, killed by weapon malfunction d)
Mistress (name not given) – Mother of Jasinet and wife of Cobbler. Has same opinion of Garia as her husband
Perril – Son of Chorandar, fate as yet undetermined but was probably involved in the attack on Garia's camp.
Mistress Jorine – Townswoman
Mistress Hasinet – Townswoman
Master Sterrold – Townsman
Mistress Patilla – A town Seamstress who helped in the making of Sookie's riding helmet. She is also one of the women who met with Garia about the fashions out of the Capitol. She was the one referred to as Tilla.
Master Selden – Newly appointed Blackstone Messenger Agent (also listed under the VMS faction section)
Master Michen – Local who is guiding Master Yarling while he survey's Blackstone and it's resources. w
Master Horbelan – Blackstone's Musical Instrument builder and repairer. He also knows earth-like music theory.
Larsenar of Teldor – Elderly Pakh Shepard, he was present at the Battle of Perent River when Keren's grandfather was still the Crown Prince of Palarand
Goodman Brethen – Owner of the first farm above Blackstone up the Vale.
Rathina – Brethen's wife
Denesar – Brethen and Rathina's oldest son, about Garia's age
Venna (12 -13yo?) - Daughter of Brethen and Rathina
Kalisel (12 – 13yo?) - Daughter of Brethen and Rathina
Matwin (10yo?) - Youngest son of Brethen and Rathina
Portra (6yo?) - Youngest daughter of Brethen and Rathina
Tarina – Rathina's mother
Jorilda (Ganna) – Grandmother of Brethen
Goodman Selmenar – Father of both Brethen and Bandar and the cause of the family feud, deceased
Jerina – Mother of Bandar and wife of Selmenar's brother, had an affair with Selmenar, deceased
Goodman Bandar – Owner of the 2nd farm up the Vale, about a Mark and a half from Brethen's farm. Half-brother of Brethen
Kathena – Wife of Bandar, deceased
Renys (10yo?) - Daughter of Bandar
Toren (6yo?) - Son of Bandar
Hamenar – Bandar's grandfather
Master Rindal - Questor of the Natural Sciences (Botany and Zoology) *
Master Jerrit – Specialty is the rocks of the earth – Geologist *

Duchy of North Palarand Household:
Duke Gilbanar, Duke of North Palarand, brother of King Robanar
Lady Vivenne - wife of Duke Gilbanar
Count Terinar - son of Duke Gilbanar
Lady Korizet - daughter of Duke Gilbanar
Captain Jokar - House Guard Commander
Jarrin – Household Guardsman and Carriage driver*
Durko – Household Guardsman and Carriage driver, now discovered to be in league with Fikt. Killed by one of Stott's arrows when he participated in the attack on Garia's camp.*d (First gunner)
The two characters marked with an * are seconded to Prince Karen in his caravan as Wagoneers for his trip to Blackstone

Nobility of North Palarand:
Baron Rokar
Baron Trosanar – Noble who's seat is Tranidor
Lady Lasalenne - Wife of Trosanar
Lord Jeldek – Noble who's seat is in the town of Teldor.

North Palarand residents (unaffiliated):
Captain Bleskin - Palace Guard Commander - retired
Taranna - Wife of Cpt Bleskin - deceased

Duchy of Brikant Household:
Duke Visselen - Duke of Brikant, vassal of King Robanar
Lady Sindenna - wife of Duke Visselen
Count Marlin - son of Duke Visselen
Countess Dalenna - twin daughter of Duke Visselen
Countess Terissa - twin daughter of Duke Visselen
Count Torzon (and un-named twin) Son of Duke Visselen

Duchy of Kendeven Household:
Duke Norvelen - Duke of Kendeven, vassal of King Robanar
Lady Shenna - wife of Duke Norvelen (and 2 un-named daughters)
Count Willan - son of Duke Norvelen
Count Stebenar - son of Duke Norvelen
Count Prasard - brother of Duke Norvelen

Nobles of Palarand - (Fiefs not mentioned):
Lord Rechanar- rank not given
Count Fetchell
Count Ranard

Barony of South Reach Household:
Baron Kamodar of South Reach - Father of Lady Merizel
Varren - Secretary of Baron Kamodar
Lord Terzil - Older brother of Lady Merizel

Barony of Nether Bend Household:
Baron Runen of Nether Bend - Neighbor of Baron Kamodar
Lady Darina - Wife of Baron Runden
Mistress Jansy - Mistress of the Household of Nether Bend

Master Tanon's Household:
Master Tanon - Palarand Master Trader and de-facto Intelligence Agent
Mistress Merina - wife of Master Tanon
Silna - Personal maid of Mistress Merina
Jaxen - Foreman of Master Tanon*
Berd - Guard*
D'Joril - Guard
D'Janik - Guard, previously palace guardsman*
Bargon – Guard
Keet – Guard*
Samir – Guard*
Bildo – Guard*
Then - Guard*
Felly - Wagoneer (Teamster)
Joolen – Wagoneer (Teamster)*
Helen – Wagoneer (Teamster)*
Moris - Warehouse Manager/Local Factor of Tanon's
Briggen - Tanon's servant
Toman - female servant of Merina
Shern - female servant of Merina
Vorn - Tanon's Butler
Chek - female Dranakh, the first Dranakh Garia had ever seen.
Beth – Dranakh*
All characters in this faction with an * are n the caravan accompanying Garia to Blackstone.

Cover Names:
Mistress Buffy – Garia's cover name on the trip to Blackstone.
Mistress Karizma – Merizel's cover name on the trip to Blackstone (she is Buffy's older sister).
Aunt (Mistress) Sara – Jenet's cover name on the trip to Blackstone.
Master Kethen – Prince Keren's cover name on the trip to Blackstone. He is portraying the son of a Dekarran Trader on a fact-finding mission

Palarandi College of Higher Education (Formerly the Society of Questors (Scientists)):
Master Gerdas - The Royal Astronomer, also acting Head of the Society of Questors after Morlan's death
Master Brovan - Questor of Magnetism, newly elected Royal Questor
Master Rindal - Questor of the Natural Sciences (Botany and Zoology)*
Master Sovordar - Questor
Master Branjof, son of Kerildar - A Questor studying clouds
Master Peklis - Questor of Chemical Reactions (Chemist)
Master Siglond - Questor of Known Metals (Metallurgist)
Master Vanganar - Questor concerning Odors and Vapors in the air (gases)
Master Meklin - Questor
Master Jerrit – Specialty is the rocks of the earth – Geologist *
The two characters in this faction marked with an * are now in Blackstone

Royal Palarand Institute of Engineers (formerly The Guilds of Palarand):
Master Parrel - Guild Master of the Metal working Guild
Master Tarvan - Journeyman Metalsmith who becomes a Master Electrician
Master Selvar - Master Metalsmith - involved in the Paper manufacture experiment
Master Hurdin - Guild-master of the Glass-making Guild
Master Braydor - possibly a Master Metalsmith involved with the paper manufacturing experiment
Master Moriskin – Tranidor Guildhall Leader
Bezan – Journeyman Mason, just short of his time before becoming a Master. Earth position would be Civil Engineer specializing in Town Planning. *
Master Yarling – Master Miner. On Earth he would be Project Chief Mining Engineer and Geologist. ) *w
The two characters in this faction marked with an * are now accompanying Garia's Caravan as of Tranidor.

Palarand City Guard Members:
Marshal Forton - Marshal of the City Guard, Military Cmdr of the Palarandi forces in war
Captain Trefkin - Officer of the City Guard

Valley Messenger Service:
Master Kardenar – Tranidor's Messenger Agent
Master Selden – Newly appointed Blackstone Messenger Agent

Unaffiliated characters of Palarand:
Joon - Bar owner at border post of Palarand
Master Korond - Master Tailor - Dress shop Owner
Jensy - Senior seamstress
Colf - thug hired by Serdel - captured
Mishond - thug hired by Serdel - captured
Veernal - thug hired by Serdel - deceased
Pondool - Merchant
Jaynek – Merchant
Kurdor – Factor of the Warehouse complex in Tranidor.
Halban – A Trader known to Jaxen. He runs into the party at the Weaver's Arms Inn.

Non-Palarandi Characters:
Farber Blackshield - Resident (Ambassador) of the Ascendancy of Yod in Palarand
Duke Jarwin of Virgulend - younger brother of Grand Duke Mariswin
Lady Luann - sister of Duke Jarwin, wife of the Duke of Plif
Vice Marshal Dalbinar - Military Aide of Duke Jarwin
Grand Duke Bodrik - ruler of Virgulend 80 years ago
Grand Duke Mariswin - ruler of Virgulend
Captain Forbarin - Ferenis Militia Officer
Draybur - Farmer from Ferenis
Notara - wife of Draybur

Known Agents, Hostile to Palarand and Garia:
Serdel - Palace Footman and Yodan spy - presently on the run
Dorrin - Palace Guardsman (1st Year), Yodian spy
Fikt, actual name not known (he may also be using the name Sopo) – This man was involved in the attempt to kidnap Garia in Dekarran and is now in Blackstone under the guise of a Wagoneer in the endeavor to transport coal out of Blackstone. It would appear that he is attempting to form a Cell in Blackstone. It is believed that he is a Yodian Spy. It is believed that he lead the attack on Garia's camp, his fate is at present unknown.
Durko – Household Guardsman and Carriage driver, now discovered to be in league with Fikt. First gunner d
Master Chorandar – Town Cobbler and a member of the Town Council. Also the father of Jasinet. Participated in the attack on Garia's camp. (Second gunner's mate, killed by weapon malfunction ) d
Perril – Son of Chorandar, fate as yet undetermined but was probably involved in the attack on Garia's camp.
Jerren – Miner, participated in the attack on Garia's camp, was the second gunner and killed by the weapon malfunction d
Kasmar – Miner, participated in the attack on Garia's camp, killed by Stott d
Four other miners to be named later, fates unknown at this time.
Warsel – Woodcutter assigned to the Roadhouse project, participated in the attack on Garia's camp d
Rathonel – He is from Brugan, was hired to assist in the plot to kidnap Garia from Dekarran. Jenet blinded him in one eye in the attempt and he was captured.
Brotho – Probably an alias and possibly from Yod. He was killed by Garia during the kidnapping attempt in Dekarran
Trogan – Leader of the Bandits who were in Blackstone when Garia's caravan arrived, one of the three of the six who survived the initial encounter
Juddas – One of the three surviving Bandits in the initial encounter. Sentenced to death by hanging for his crimes.
Brakkis - One of the three surviving Bandits in the initial encounter. Sentenced to death by hanging for his crimes. Was injured in the initial encounter.
Bildo – One of the Bandits killed in the initial encounter.
Fret - One of the Bandits killed in the initial encounter.
Pexen - One of the Bandits killed in the initial encounter.
Sethan – Member of Trogan's gang caught while hiding in the Ptuvil's Claw. He was apparently one of four not present at the initial encounter. Of those four, one is dead and two others escaped with three Frayen. Sethan and Nerrin were not originally members of Trogan's Gang so he was only convicted of minor crimes and received a light sentence.
Nerrin – Cousin of Sethan, he was one of the four not in the initial encounter and fell to his death when the townsfolk searched the town
Vordan – One of two Bandits who escaped and still being hunted, participated in the attack on Garia's camp, shot by Stott d
Kasmar - One of two Bandits who escaped and still being hunted. Believed to have participated in the attack on Garia's camp, his fate is yet to be determined.

Combat Key:
- Not injured or killed
w Wounded
d Died: body returned with the party
e Died: body eaten by Ptuvil
r Ran away (escaped)