Bound to servitude, Kiara discovers her own strength and resilience when she's purchased by the feared dragon lord prince Thorén's stewardess to work in his castle as one of his slaves. But as she catches the attention of not the lord's dragon but the feared dragon rider himself, she navigates the treacherous world of dragon riders, deadly politics, and ancient lore, she must confront her own destiny and the darkness looming over the empire.
Chapter 1 Glossary
Author's Note
Dear Reader,
As you delve into the world of Tenaria, this glossary serves as your guide to the complex tapestry of characters, locations, and creatures. I hope this companion enhances your journey.
The world in which this story takes place is called Tenaria, it's a vast and magical world filled with many different continents, from frozen tundras, to lush jungles to scorching deserts but the story will focus on the continent of Parnerthia.
Pernethia is a vast continent and is dominated by the Lutheran empire a vast empire that conquered most of the continent thanks to their dragons centuries ago.
The Lutheran empire or the empire of the dragon is a vast and diverse place divided into 11 kingdoms or provences these are.
Barakon: ruled by house Lutheran they rule duchy Barakon from they're capital of Drakonis their houses words are our pedigree is fire let it burn bright and they're flag is a red flag with a black golden crowned dragon, House Lutheran is ruled by emperor Lucian he has two wives, the two queen consorts and seven children including his bastard son prince Thorén, and they are the only dragon riding family in the empire apart from house Azores but that's because of prince Thorén.
Ludland: Is ruled by house Valrion they're motto is worthy deeds Just rewards theyre flag is red with a golden lion playing a harp The most wealthy House in the realm They are an incredibly old family, control the second-largest city in the realm, own the biggest bank in all the eleven kingdoms, hold control over the lucrative silk industry, have gold and silver mines, and thus have money and influence. Not to mention they have one of the most powerful armies. They're currently ruled by lord Dohort Valrion.
Greyrim: is ruled by house Miron they're motto is alone we shall stand alone we shall prosper they're flag is green with a brown bear and they rule from they're capital of greyhold It is one of the most honorable houses in the realm, if not the most. The primary exported resources are wood, wool, lumber, hide and the ice trade. They also have a breed of beautiful and unique horses to the north-west, though they are not quite as well-known or highly-regarded as the Connells as they often avoid conflict because they're currently ruled by Lady Allysia Miron.
Paravos: is ruled by Connell, they're Moto is Proud and Majestic, and their flag is light blue with a majestic peacock. Immense amounts of trade and commerce flow through its prosperous harbour, having gold mines in a river that carries gold all throughout and thanks to the yearly flooding, have up to four harvests per year, while its vast population provides the foundation for Paravos power as their economy is based on agriculture they're ruled by Lord Maric Connell.
Stormhold is ruled by house Numeria their motto is we rule the tides, their flag is blue with a merman holding a trident. They have one of the most powerful fleets in the realm. The people of the Wallows rely primarily on iron, steel, salt, and fish exports as a means of income. They have two large fleets, one for fishing and the other for exporting. They are a new house established after the conquest, which is frowned upon; it does them no good either that their ancestors were pirates. They're ruled by lord Arik Numeria.
Aseria: House Jarem is from the southern planes of the empire. Their motto is unbowed and unbroken, they're the last petty kingdom that was invaded and assimilated into the empire during the unification or, as they'll call it the great conquest, a wealthy dessert Provence thanks to their exotic spices and such their flag yellow with a black scorpion they're ruled by emissary Arid Jarem.
Auruvale: house Rumon, their motto is swiftness in action wisdom in thought and their colors are yellow with a sun with a sprinting hare. They export goods like spices, diamonds, coal, fruits, and local wines. They also have a unique breed of horse that is only bred in the sand fields and the glass trade. They are also the third-largest producer of food after the Meadows and Lakes.
Thorngate: they're their motto is . We reap together. They rule Thornegate and ancient forest with oakwood a wood as hard as steele, their flag is green and black with a thorny red rose. They're proud and strong people used to relying on themselves. They're ruled by lord Thorolod Thorne.
Northernhelm: the northern Provence and the largest but most sparsely populated Provence. They border the great wastes and they're flag is a white flag with a snowflake, they're a proud, rugged people and widely regarded as the most honorable people. They're motto we protect the north they're ruled by lord Lord Arcturus Averon.
Aurorin: It is ruled by house Purun, and they're motto is we search the stars. Their flag is purple with a crowned ram, they rule from a stargaze tower, a hub of culture innovation and learning and also home to thr vera hunters headquaters . They're ruled by lady Olivia Puron.
Lymark: house Azaron rules the provence of Lymark. Their flag is black with a blue dragon, Lymark, although it's the smallest province, it pushes above its weight, now the house of prince Thorén. They've prospered despite not getting help from the royal family, they're proud and resourceful and wealthy. Due to their conquest of Eruntus from the barbarian tribes, they now hold vast lands not only for farming but also for mining precious gems and Bane stones.
Some keywords:
Bane: the magical energy of this world that is present in all beings and things.
Bane sensitive: someone that is sensitive to the bane energy and can sense it.
Bane caster: a person who can directly manipulate and wield this magical energy.
Bane stones: Stones infused with Bane energy. They pulse amd glow with a beautiful blue color and are the most important object in this world.
Blessed weapons: Weapons infused with bane energy.
Oroks" Giant six-armed humanoids similar to they're cousins, the inhabitants of the Nordian mountain also called giants.
Vera: evil Humanoid creatures that weak to only blessed weapons and dragon fire.
Sprinters" A variation of Vera much more challenging to kill because of their greater speed and stealth factors.
Demons: mountrous sized, Vera over ten feet tall.
Vera hunters : Humans trained to hunt Vera
The eight : The eight great gods of this world.
Zotherons. " a warlike people from the Zotheron island archipelago known to raid along the coast of different continents.
Please note that this book is rated for adults since it mentions drug use, war and gore, phycological and physical abuse, slavery and other mature themes and a bit of horror . It's a dark fantasy novel and should be treated as such.
So that's some of the general gist of the story. I hope you guys enjoy this story and give it a chance until next time, bye
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