Tower Mountain Mini Character Guide

(Updated 7/02)

Doreel and Friends, © Mel Van Houten

This condensed version of the Tower Mountain Character Guide gives a brief description of most of the important characters in the Tower up to the Third Millennium. There is also a separate section on Old Settlement characters . These lists do not cover human characters, troll characters, preserver characters, or characters from other tribes, though these may be included in future expansions.

We will be adding the full CISes a few at a time, so not all of the links will work for a while yet.

Declared

Non-Declared

Fourth Mil

Former Residents

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Abbreviations: M = male, F = female, H = hair, E = eyes, (D) = deceased, (Fu) = Functional, (Ms) = missing, R = Recognized, (*) = tentative. Tower NPC = Character is under the control of Tower Central. A blank under "Clearence" means that a character is available for adoption.

All information, unless otherwise noted, is current to the early Fourth Millennium (c. TWR 1400). 

Lord Tyaar:   (tie-ar or tie-ar)  M, H - golden blond, E - ice blue.  Son of Isilien and Ketsal (both D), brother of Meiron (D).  R mate of Lady Tascha, father of Wisprian (D); also father of  Chenir out of Recognition.  Soulbrother to Beliel.  Healer/antihealer/flesh-shaper, at high levels, and a strong sender.  Founder and undisputed Lord of Tower Mountain.  Cool, cruel, beautiful-but-deadly; conceals his darker nature under a mask of civilized charm.  Almost sane (although his insanity is progressive, and gradually worsens over the centuries).  An excellent actor when necessary; possesses a great deal of personal magnetism.  Jealous of his power over
others, will quickly eliminate anything he sees as a threat to it.  Protective of whatever or whoever he considers "his," and will allow no one else to harm them.  Known to the Mraal as the Spirit Lord or the Great Spirit.
Fourth Millennium:  Tyaar dies at the end of  TWR 1178, leaving behind a son out of Recognition, Sunhawk, and a daughter of the spirit, Snowflower. Clearence:  Ree Moorhead Pruehs
 

Declared

Ayla :  (ay-lah)  F, H - wheaten blond, E - china blue.  Declared hawkrider. Daughter of Zareth (Fu) and Gyaen (D), sister of Malra.  (Actually half-sister, but the fact that Gyaen is not Malra's blood father is not known by the elves.) Hawkmaster since Tanyel left the Tower during Twillor's Escape (TWR 1087).  Former close friend and agemate of Doleera, former lovemate of Foi.  Glider, bonded to Talon; also has a mated pair of falcons, Him and Her.  Calm, easygoing, respectful to those  who merit it.  Not one to speak out unless strongly moved.  Attentive, alert, highly honest.  Self-assured, trustworthy, loyal  to a fault.
Fourth Millennium:  After Tanyel returns to the Tower to take up the Hawkmaster's duties again, Ayla is given the position of Assistant Flight Leader under Silara, and also continues to act as Hawkmaster when Tanyel is away from the Tower; she becomes full-time Hawkmaster again when Tanyel leaves the post c. TWR 1480.  She Recognizes Jheredd in TWR 1279. Clearence:  Terrie Smith

Beliel:   (beh-leel)  M, H - dark brown, E - brown.  Declared.  Son of Meroe (D) and Khepri (Fu), elder brother of Serggyon (Fu) and Kiriel; R mate of Liera (D), father of Tegwar (Ms), Cylan, and Piri.  Soulbrother of Lord Tyaar.   Powerful rockshaper.  Lord Tyaar's second in command.  An opportunist, shrewd, sly, a schemer, a good actor.  Restless, boundlessly energetic.  Confident to the point of overconfidence.  Vain.  Downright vicious if thwarted, capable of  holding a grudge for centuries.  Addicted to power.  Very fond of the physical pleasures, not neglecting their darker side.  An extremely dangerous enemy.   Known to the Mraal as the Spirit of Justice (isn't that a scary thought?)
Fourth Millennium:  After the fall of Tyaar, Beliel rules the Tower for a short period (fall TWR 1178 - spring TWR 1179).  He is then removed from power and exiled, along with several companions.  These Exiles later found a conclave of their own in the Hidden Valley, whereupon Beliel settles down to seriously plot revenge. Clearence:  Ree Moorhead Pruehs

Ceyte :  (kee-tah)  F, H - red/auburn, E - amber.  Declared.  Daughter of Shaihr (Ms) and Daemor (D), elder sister of Spago; R to Synf (D), mother of Sarafel (D).  Minor glider, enhanced hearing.  A musician, poet, and composer who hears music in every sound, a dabbler in many crafts.  An eternal optimist/Pollyanna, well aware of the Tower's darkness but determined not to let it get her down for long.  Graceful; a natural mimic.  Known to the Mraal as the Spirit of Wine and Song.
Fourth Millennium:  Ceyte makes periodic visits to New Hope for "inspiration";  after one of these visits (TWR 1229) she returns with an apprentice, Feather  and Seahawk's daughter Livvy (aka Beesweets).  She also lovemates with Doreel and they have a daughter, Collya. Clearence:  Ree Moorhead Pruehs

Chimreh :  (shim-reh)  F, H - brown-blond, E - brown-gold.  Daughter of Jachin (D) out of Recognition, sire unknown; half-sister of Rhesa and Iys.  Declared hawkrider.  Glider, bonded to Temper.  Straightforward and honest, never devious, generally unsubtle, rough, rude, and rowdy.  Very close to and protective of Rhesa.  Excellent gamer; fond of competition.  Very open sexually and a heavy partier.  Known to the Mraal (some of them, anyway) as the Loud Sister.
Fourth Millennium:  In the early years of the Fourth Millennium, Chimreh and Jand plot to assassinate Lord Erik.  The plot fails, and Chimreh is exiled from the Tower.  She is offered and eventually accepts a place at New Hope. Clearence:  Kathy R. Coleman

Dijin:   (dih-jin)  M, H - bright red-gold, E - pale red-brown.  Son of Valkirah and Clayven (both D) out of Recognition, half-brother of Reevirah, Gyaen (D), Cuendee (Ms), and Kela.  Declared hawkrider.  Glider, bonded to Fireflyte.  Strong sender.  Mute.  Rudimentary engineer; enjoys inventing and tinkering.  Delights in his own self-control.  Stubborn as a mule.  Keeps a low profile, non-political.  Lonely, yet reclusive.  Known to the Mraal as the Silent One.
Fourth Millennium:  No significant changes noted. Clearence:  Susan Woolard

Doleera :  (doh-leer-ah)  F, H - rust red, E - dark emerald green.  Declared hawkrider.  Daughter of Silara (Ms) and Lyris (D).  Powerful glider, bonded to  Redcrest.  Flight leader of the Declared after the exile of Twillor (TWR  1087).  Ambitious.  Easily underestimated.  A born leader and an equally born  actress.  Confident in her beauty, not overly vain.  Has a well-defined  superiority complex.  Totally devoted to the pleasures of the flesh,  especially joining.  Has no current rival as a hawkrider; her only one in the  past was Twillor.  Known to the Mraal as the Spirit of Pleasure.
Fourth Millennium:  Exiled along with Beliel; co-founder of the enclave in the  Hidden Valley. Clearence:  Dale Beaver

Eylar :  (ay-lahr)  M, H - black, E - light green.  Declared, cadet-master and  trainer of the hawkriders.  Son of Kyrie and Mathon (both D), elder brother of  Davrille, half-brother of Tajal.  R lifemate of Vayree, father of Nalkor and  Vallaree.  Glider, bonded to Glimfeather. Hunter/tracker/scout, minor  leatherworker, excellent organizer with a head for detail.  Loyal, stubborn,  unimaginative, a staunch traditionalist. Not cruel by nature but tends to  follow orders unquestioningly.  Has a strong sense of justice, and of right  and wrong.  In charge of discipline and duty rosters for the hawkriders; a bit  of a martinet.  Rather straitlaced and exclusively devoted to his lifemate.   Known to the Mraal as the Stern Hawk Spirit, the Spirit of Discipline and  Rectitude, and the Mother's Mate.
Fourth Millennium: Appointed to the Lord's Council by Shadaln; not known if this appointment continues after Shadaln's resignation. Clearence:  Margaret Dean

Jand:   (as it's spelled, with short a)  M, H - black, E - dark brown.  Declared hawkrider.  Originally one of the Windwalkers tribe, but accepted/adopted by the original Tower Mountain settlers during their migration.  Glider, strong sender, bonded (recently) to Goldtalon.  Skilled jeweler.  Very egocentric in a self-absorbed rather than self-important manner.  Tends to address/refer to everyone as "beloved" (Tyaar is "Lord Beloved").  Very skilled with dagger.  Known to the Mraal as the Spirit of Baubles.
Fourth Millennium:  After the failure of his and Chimreh's attempt to assassinate Lord Erik (mostly because Jand wanted to fail; after Tyaar's death/"desertion" he borders on the suicidal), Jand is offered and accepts a place at New Hope. Clearence:  Gene Breshears

Jheredd:   (zheh-reth, with a soft th)  M, H - white-blond with darker streaks,  E - right blue-grey, left hazel.  Declared hawkrider.  Son of Ahrien (Fu) and  Helkar (D), younger brother of Valimar.  Glider, deep-senser (concealed).   Makes lace as a hobby and for trade.  Has an intense dislike of being touched.   Projects the image of an unthreatening fop; wants to be underestimated.  In  truth, proud, aloof, arrogant, stubborn, and a superb intriguer/player of  mind-games.
Fourth Millennium:  At the beginning of the Fourth Millennium, Jheredd is sent  out on a mission to find Meiji.  He succeeds, and returns in TWR 1195 with  Meiji and a preserver companion. Clearence:  Mercy Neumark

Jilleen:   (jill-een)  F, H - light brown, E - dark blue.  Declared hawkrider.   Daughter of Orsah and Colin (both D), elder sister of Jachin (D) and Cort; R mate of Baz (D), mother of Ban.  Strong glider, bonded to Everstrike.  Member of Mikail's dance troupe.  A courtesan, open and strong with her emotions.  Very flirtatious, seemingly flighty.  Selfish, egotistical, resourceful when  her back is to the wall.
Fourth Millennium:  Jilleen originally goes with the New Hope colonists, but in TWR 1203 she returns to the Tower along with Sharai and Xylene.  She also Recognizes Thorn, an Outsider; and has a daughter, Lohren. Clearence:  Terrie Smith

Kesik:   (kess-ik)  M, H - deep blond, E - blue.  Declared.  Son of Lariel(D) and Razmak, younger brother of Feyhr; R mate of Xylene (Fu), father of Emerel and Kaethe.  Currently lovemated to Davrille.  Shadaln's lieutenant (Castellan), directly responsible for the day-to-day domestic workings of the Tower.  Easygoing, somewhat weak-willed when it comes to his own kind.  Very loyal to Lord Tyaar.  One to fit quietly in with the crowd.  A good soldier,  follows orders, rarely displays much initiative on his own.  Likes to be  appreciated.  A sweet and considerate lover.  Practical. Known to the Mraal  as His Voice's Hands.
Fourth Millennium:  When Shadaln becomes co-ruler with Erik, Kesik is promoted  to Seneschal of the Tower, and has a seat on the Lord's Council.  It is not yet known if Erik retains him on the Council after Shadaln's resignation. Clearence: Kirstin Fontaine

Kiriel:   (keer-ee-el)  F, H - jet black, E - kelly green.  Declared hawkrider.   Daughter of Meroe (D) and Khepri (Fu), younger sister of Serggyon (Fu) and  Beliel.  Glider, bonded to Sharptalon.  Seductive, sensual, flirtatious but  selective.  Feline in nature.  Devious and sly when "up to something," anger  burns coldly.  Likes a challenge.  A follower rather than a ringleader.   Literally has no idea elves live any other way than "the way it's done" in  Tower Mountain.  Known to the Mraal as the Little Hawk Born of Stone, Little Hawk Sister.
Fourth Millennium:  Kiriel Recognizes Kela and lifemates with Frith; initially at New Hope, they move back to the Tower in their third summer, being unable to face the spiders (Kiriel) and the allergies (Frith). Clearence:  Liz Roth

Malra:  (mawl-rah)  M, H - mouse brown, E - brown.  Declared hawkrider. Son of Zareth (Fu) and Gyaen (D), brother of Ayla.  Glider, bonded to Skysoarer.   The classic "party animal," always out for a good time. Hyperactive, superficial, a bit of a jerk.  Known to stretch the truth when bragging about self; the other Declared allow him his fancies and snigger behind his back.   Always ready to try something new, always up for new experiences.  Known to the Mraal as the Spirit of Chaos.
Fourth Millennium:  No significant changes noted. Clearence:  Teri Gardner

Mikail:   (mih-kayl)  M, H - brown-blond, E - ice blue.  Declared.  Son of Natalya and Meiron (both D), half brother of Piet, nephew of Lord Tyaar.  Soulbrother to Nalkor.  The greatest dancer and choreographer of the Tower elves.  A stringent perfectionist, impatient, one to set himself incredible standards.  Effusive, humorous, moody, fast-witted; a quicksilver personality.   His mind generally races far ahead of his speech.  Discovers his healer's Talent in TWR 581 but has revealed it to no one.  (All right, a couple of people discovered it on their own . . .)  Known to the Mraal as the Dancer.
Fourth Millennium:  Mikail leaves the Tower in TWR 1178 with the escaping Outsiders from Great Water Holt; later, at Wolfgang, he Recognizes Shadow-Wise.  After the overthrow of Beliel, he is one of the prime movers behind the  New Hope colony, and relocates there.  He and Shadow-Wise have a son, Mischa.  After about 50 years, however, he makes an extended visit (oh, say, a century) to the Tower to practice his art. Clearence:  Ree Moorhead Pruehs / Margaret Dean

Mindar :  (min-dar)  M, H - jet black, E - sapphire blue.  Declared.  Son of Nennali and Merek (both Ms / presumed D), younger brother of Peysol; father of Ailinn out of Recognition.  Weapons expert, particularly with the sword, and teacher.  Does metal sculpting as a hobby.  Completely devoted to the ideal of Tower Mountain, though not particularly to Tyaar.  A rabid traditionalist, very honest.  Tends to rationalize the changes in the Tower.  Friendly with the trolls.  Known to the Mraal as the Weapons Master and the Dark Brother.
Fourth Millennium:  Mindar divides his time between the Tower and New Hope as  teacher of weaponry. Clearence:  Dale Beaver

Nalkor :  (nal-kor)  M, H - dark brown, E - dark brown.  Declared hawkrider. Son of Vayree and Eylar, elder brother of Vallaree.  Soulbrother to Mikail.   Glider, bonded to Highscreech.  Known for his gliding and tracking skills;  probably the most adept glider in the Tower.  Quiet and good-natured, with an  unobtrusive wit and a strong element of romanticism in his nature.  A follower  rather than a leader, but with a strong sense of right and wrong inherited  from both parents.  A good teacher.  Known to the Mraal as the Young Scout.
Fourth Millennium:  Nalkor goes with Mikail when he leaves the Tower in TWR 1178.  He too Recognizes a Wolfgang female, Coolbreath (their daughter is Stillmorn), and settles in New Hope.
Clearence:  Ree Moorhead Pruehs / Margaret Dean

Peysol :  (pay-zohl)  M, H - white-blond, E - brilliant blue.  Declared. Son  of Nennali and Merek (both Ms / presumed D), elder brother of Mindar; R mate of Sharai (separated), father of Frith and Winken. Lovemate of Leravie. A genius at costume design and thus one of the most popular elves in the Tower.  Mikail's wardrobe master, stage manager, and member of the dance troupe.  Designs clothing for other Tower elves from Lord Tyaar on down. Cheerful, outgoing, a people person. Welcomes a challenge. "Effect is everything."  Known to the Mraal as the Wardrobe Master, the Dancer's Hands, or the Bright Brother.
Fourth Millennium: Peysol lifemates with Leravie and relocates to New Hope. Clearence: Margaret Dean

Rahirah : (rah-heer-ah) F, H - wheaten blond, E - green with gold flecks. Declared hawkrider. Daughter of Reevirah and Taywar (D), younger sister of Vaynyar. Glider, bonded to Windshear. Considered one of Tyaar's strongest supporters. Herbalist, very skilled birdrider (has an uncanny rapport with all the Tower hawks, not just her own), skilled at woodscraft.  Before her father's death, cheerful, enthusiastic, friendly and adventurous; afterwards reserved and outwardly emotionless. Tries to pretend that everything is all right in the Tower; has chosen quiet obscurity for herself rather than face the reality of her people's decay. Keeps aloof from the various intrigues. Known to the Mraal as Little Hawk Spirit.
Fourth Millennium: After Recognizing Tanyel in TWR 1179, Rahirah relocates to New Hope, where her daughter Frodis and later her son Shahn are born, and lovemates with Piet. Clearence: Unadoptable NPC

Shadaln : (shad-ah-lin) F, H - blond, E - brown. Declared. Daughter of Mithiel and Mallorn (both D), sister of Quixol, half-sister of Razmak, Tanyel, and Felimath; R mate of Dekan (Fu), mother of Leravie. Cousin of Lord Tyaar. The seneschal of Tower Mountain, answering only to her lord; responsible not only for fulfilling his orders but for the human workers.  Considers loyalty equal to honor, and blood loyalty even deeper.  Quiet and somewhat reclusive. A perfectionist and highly organized by nature. A skilled embroiderer, renowned for the intricacy of her abstract designs.  Known to the Mraal as His Voice.
Fourth Millennium: Shadaln is tapped as co-ruler of the Tower along with Erik; she accepts more out of a sense of duty than because she really wants the job. She resigns as co-Lord after the Hidden Valley's attack on the Tower, and relocates to New Hope. Clearence: Gene Breshears

Silara : (sil-ar-ah) F, H - strawberry blond, E - emerald green. Declared hawkrider. Sister of Shaihr (Ms) and Iamoriel, half-sister of Nez; R mate of Lyris (D), mother of Doleera. Formerly a close friend of Shadaln and Ceyte.  Strong glider, levitator, animal bonder. Weapons mistress, played percussion instruments. Liked gambling and winemaking. Confident and self-assured without being overbearing; proud, almost arrogant manner, cool and distant but not unfriendly. Shrewd; not overtly manipulative, but knows what she wants and will get it. Creative, capable, intelligent, a quick learner; dependable and cool-headed. Involved in Twillor's escape along with her lifemate; her hawk was shot down and she was presumed to have died with him.
Fourth Millennium: Silara returns, having plotted to storm the Tower all this time. Unfortunately, she turns up in TWR 1179 (along with her Outsider allies, the Brightcolor elves) after all the excitement is over and Beliel has already been ousted. Nevertheless she settles back into Tower life and becomes the Tower's new flight leader. In her travels she has also met and Recognized Avensyn, an elf from the Hidden Valley; their daughter is Ninvi. Clearence: Annette Pschirrer

Tanyel : (tahn-yel) M, H - red-gold, E - sapphire blue. Declared.  Brother of Razmak and Felimath. Original tamer of the great hawks and the first hawkmaster of the Tower. Loves to push the limits of anything, including his own skills and Tyaar's patience. Impetuous, but self-controlled. Enjoys the Tower's pleasures to the fullest as long as they don't interfere with his care of the hawks. Likes to know what makes people tick. Left the Tower during Twillor's escape; his bird was shot down and he was presumed to have died.  Known to the Mraal as the Hawkmaster.
Fourth Millennium: Tanyel returns to the Tower and Recognizes Rahirah, though they do not lifemate; their children are Frodis and Shahn. After the Crisis is over, Tanyel resumes his duties as hawkmaster, sharing the post with Ayla-- though how long this uncomfortable arrangement will last is a matter for debate. Clearence:

Vayree : (vie-ree) F, H - chestnut brown, E - brown. Declared. Daughter of Serind and Tor (both D), elder sister of Taywar (D); R lifemate of Eylar, mother of Nalkor and Vallaree. Superb weaver, proficient at all textile arts.  Gentle, patient, serene and wise. A good listener and observer. The changes in the Tower and its lord grieve her; she does not see that anything can be done about them, but they have influenced her tapestry work. One of the few people trusted with the secret of Mijo's existence. Fond of humans and has her own cult of helpers and
apprentices. Known to the Mraal as the Weaver or the Serene Mother.
Fourth Millennium: Appointed to the Lord's Council by Shadaln.  Unknown if this appointment lasts beyond Shadaln's resignation. Clearence: Margaret Dean
 

Non-Declared

Adaarah : (ah-dah-rah) F, H - deep auburn, E - green/hazel. Out-of-Recognition daughter of Nyessti (D) and Nez. Limited glider. Glassmaker, whose creations tend more toward the decorative than the functional; former dancer; gamer. Limps in the right leg due to "phantom pain" from an old injury. Talkative, tends to ramble when she's on a topic she enjoys. Very social, but needs to withdraw from society at times. Sexually adventurous; casual about sex, but has taken lovemates before.  Known to the Mraal as the Glass Spinner, the Sufferer or the Limping One.
Fourth Millennium: Adaarah relocates to Great Water Holt. Clearence: Tower NPC, not adoptable

Adiana : (ah-dee-ah-nah) F, H - jet black with white streak, E - very dark brown. Weak glider, powerful metalshaper though she displays only a mild talent in public. Glassmaker, skilled with poisons, secretly practices hand-to-hand combat. Amoral to the core. Does not like or dislike anyone except Beliel, who is her obsession; all others are pawns to be used or discarded. Desires to become Declared but so far has been denied that privilege.
Fourth Millennium: After a brief moment of glory as Declared under Beliel's rule of the Tower, Adiana follows him into exile and ends up in the Hidden Valley. She later becomes disenchanted with Beliel and strikes off on her own. Clearence: Joyce Norton

Ahrien (aka Flame): (ah-ree-en) F, H - light auburn, E - pale gold.  Daughter of Challa and Sehr (both D), sister of Argus (Ms), Byern (Fu) and Azheri; R mate of Helkar (D), mother of Valimar and Jheredd. Firemaker. Shy, sweet- natured, loved the dance but could never bring herself to perform; worked backstage for the dance troupe. Did ceramics. Horrified by an incident in which she used her Talent to immolate an attacking group of Outsider humans, she begged Lord Tyaar to help her find a way to ensure that such a thing would never happen again. A bit taken aback himself by her display of raw power, Tyaar was more than happy to oblige. Ahrien is Functional from TWR 10 to TWR 1178, and stationed in the Feast Hall, where she controls the lighting both for day-to-day use of the Hall and for theatrical performances there. Known to the Mraal as His Wrath.
Fourth Millennium: Once restored to awareness, Ahrien decides to relocate to New Hope. In TWR 1222, however, following the death of Wyn, she and Havrin lovemate and return to the Tower. Clearence: Joyce Norton

Ailinn : (eye-lin) F, H - dark red, E - slate grey. Daughter of Evanda and Mindar out of Recognition. Glider, weak rockshaper. Fencer, archer, musician; sculptor in wood, glass, and clay. Stargazer, makes kites. Lives in apartments high in the Tower. Has learned from the stars and elements that change is the principle by which the world operates, thus finds the whole premise of the Tower absurd; but loves too many of the individual inhabitants to wish to leave it. Likes to be with others; good hostess and excellent masseuse.
Fourth Millennium: TBD  Clearence: Stacy Lucas

Azheri (aka Azi): (ah-zhe-ree) M, H - white, E - blue. Son of Challa and Sehr, brother of Argus (Ms), Ahrien (Fu), and Byern (Fu); sire of Vriana. Glider. A skilled embroiderer, dancer, sculptor; appreciator of the arts. One of the "bad boys" of the dance troupe. Witty, a good conversationalist.  Has developed a sometimes cruel and often political sense of humor, which he has learned to "almost say" through embroidered art and clothing. Interested in humans and often sculpts them; finds them eerily beautiful but is terrified by their mortality. Known to the Mraal as the Greater Moon Spirit.
Fourth Millennium:  Dies in TWR 1179 when Beliel shapes him into a stone wall after an argument; Azheri suffocates before being rescued.  Clearence: Created by Becky Slocombe; Unadoptable NPC

Ban : (bahn) M, H - red-gold, E - brown. Son of Baz (D) and Jilleen, nephew and soulbrother of Widget. Powerful sender (possibly the most skilled in the Tower after Tyaar), but a weak glider. Jeweler. A sweet, unassuming, careless soul, gentle by nature and respectful of authority.  Burdened by the terrible oppression he feels in the Tower, somewhat careless of his own life but very protective of Widget's.
Fourth Millennium: Ban improves his gliding talent to average, becomes a hawkrider under Lord Erik and lovemates with Valimar. Clearence: Terrie Smith

Basile (aka Door): (bah-zeel) F, H - honey blond, E - grey. Daughter of Nyessti out of Recognition; father uncertain but believed to be Mikail. Rockshaper. Embroiderer, sculptor, dabbled in other textile arts. Nuts about Beliel from girlhood. Bright, curious without being too obtrusive, extremely shy in uncertain situations, but once she is more familiar with a situation or person, she becomes gregarious and, with males, can be bit of a tease. Extremely loyal and stubborn. She tends to take things at face value since she is not one to pry into situations. This can colour her perception about reality. That being so, it wasn't hard for Beliel to convince her to become his own personal Door (though at the time she wasn't completely aware of what she was getting into). Stationed in Beliel's chambers from TWR 1124 to TWR 1178.  Known to the Mraal as the Spirit of Love.
Fourth Millennium: Still infatuated with Beliel after her revival, Basile follows him into exile and ends up in the Hidden Valley. After her experiences in the Hidden Valley, she becomes more outspoken and expressive. She eventually Recognizes Heartseeker when he infiltrates the Hidden Valley to gather information, and returns to New Hope with him. Their daughter is Leelia.
Clearence: Teri Gardner

Betal : (BAY-tul) M, H - dark auburn, E - blue-gray. Lovemate of Tiirz. Superlative glassmaker, mostly sculpture and ornament. Naturally an attractive and gentle, artistic elf, Betal has chosen to lose himself in a bizarre new persona. Usually seen skulking in the halls in a tattered costume and cadaverous makeup; makes a hobby of confusing, startling and disgusting people. Publically decadent, indulging in almost everything to extremes; privately, prefers to spend time working in his studio. Known to the Mraal as the Imagemaker or the Bringer of  Nightmares.
Fourth Millennium: Betal is to some extent healed; exactly how TBD. Clearence: Stephen Arthur

Byern (aka Forge): (by-ern) M, H - light auburn as Byern, bald as Forge; E - pale blue. Son of Challa and Sehr (both D), brother of Ahrien (Fu), Argus (Ms), and Azheri; R mate of Sarafel (D), former lovemate of Cuendee; father of Tariana, Dalesian, and Dis. Once a minor firemaker, now resembles an undersized troll except for skin color. (He is technically not a Functional, but a flesh-shaped elf.) A clever elf with a lively, inquiring mind, sometimes positively devious. Had a tongue like a metal file. A skilled metalsmith and jeweler, a good friend to the trolls.  Convinced by Taywar's death that something was seriously wrong in the Tower, he plotted to escape with some of his troll friends, but was caught and punished by Tyaar. He lives chained to an iron furnace in the main troll cavern, working its bellows, an ever-present reminder to trolls and elves alike of the consequences of disobedience.
Fourth Millennium: Healed to awareness but not (yet) to his original shape.
Clearence: Adoptable

Chenir : (sheh-neer) F, H - red-gold, E - blue. Out-of-Recognition daughter of Wyn (Fu) and Lord Tyaar (though she is held to be the daughter of Wyn and an unknown Outsider), foster daughter of Shadaln, formerly lovemated to Airwolf. Glider. Oversees the human workers under Kesik and Dantum. Firmly squelched from birth, still rather subdued and unsure of herself. Clever, dexterous and witty in private; has an inner core of strength and cunning.  Known to the Mraal as The Nearest or the Handmaid of the Spirits.
Fourth Millennium: Chenir Recognizes and lifemates with Airwolf, relocates to New Hope, where their daughters Kerei (b. TWR 1180) and Spannie (b. TWR 1277) are born. Clearence: Created by Betty Spurlock, Tower NPC, not adoptable

Cort : (kort) M, H - dark brown, E - brown. Son of Orsah (D) and Colin (missing, presumed D), younger brother of Jilleen and Jachin (D).  Lifemate (R) of Jeimi. Father to Goth (OOR) with Tiirz and to Dilan (OOR) and Anja (R) by Jeimi. Poor to mediocre glider. Painter, actor, theatrical makeup artist, set designer/builder. Eccentric; given to guerrilla theater and practical joking (mostly harmless, but still annoying). Irreverent–-sometimes wildly so; impulsively dramatic. Meticulous in his work; has a virtually eidetic visual memory.  Stubborn; has developed passive resistance to a fine art. Fond of his human servants, whom he finds excellent subjects for painting, especially as they age; keeps them around as long as they can totter. In the OS, a shipbuilder and sometime sailor. In Tower remains an avid fisherman. In late Third Mil, worn down by the Tower's Darkening and its effects on his friends, affects a spooky appearance and theatrically morbid personality; his favorite hobby is staging mock suicides. Likes to watch human funerals from afar.
Fourth Mil: Returns to his normal, cheerfully eccentric self.  Known to the Mraal as the Fishing Spirit, Shaping Spirit, and Spirit of the Dead. Clearence: Maggie Fulton

Crystel : (kris-t'l) F, H - tawny blond, E - golden amber. Daughter of Leesa and Ekaren (both D), younger sister of Lyris (D) and Doreel.  Moderate level glider. Dancer, composer, herbalist. Expert at kitar and flute. Recognized in the midst of the Sundering; her intended, Morli, drowned before the Recognition could be consummated. Temperamental and artistic; very passionate. Has little to do with the non-dancers except party with them; her close friends are all in the dance troupe. Her specialty is either improvisational dance or her "animal dances"; best known for the dance she choreographed of "falcons in mating flight." A member of the underground.
Fourth Millennium: Crystel, pregnant by an unknown male, relocates to New Hope, where her daughter Jiko is born. Clearence: Dale Beaver

Cylan : (sih-lahn) F, H - ash blond, E - dark blue/violet. Daughter of Liera (D) and Beliel, sister of Tegwar (Ms) and Piri. Very weak glider.  Painter, creates her own paints and dyes; gardener, herbalist. Obsessive, passionate, perfectionistic; constantly sketching. Restless; would like to get Outside for a while to paint, but feels protected in the Tower.  Treats humans well but tends to get later ones mixed up with earlier ones.  Thinks the Declared is a stupid system, though her opinion would quickly change if she ever became one herself. Known to the Mraal as the Trapper of Images.
Fourth Millennium: No significant changes noted. Clearence: Julie R. Mohilo

Dalesian : (dah-lee-zee-an) M, H - golden blond, E - blue. Son of Sarafel (D) and Byern (Fu), younger brother of Tariana, half-brother of Dis.  Glider.  Musician, singer, flutist and harpist; makes his own instruments. Blind; lost his sight in an "accident" and Tyaar claimed not to be able to heal the resultant brain injury (a form of revenge -- Dalesian was looking after Wisprian the day she was killed). Dalesian does not truly believe this claim and thus is bitter toward Tyaar; will lend his aid in intrigue against him as long as his involvement remains secret. Has learned to use his other senses to compensate for his loss of sight, but rarely glides anymore.  Was once a Declared  hawkrider, but was forced to give it up after his accident. Lives alone, has few friends despite the esteem given his music; largely indifferent to sex but able to be seduced if he stands to gain something by it. Known to the Mraal as the Little Trickster.
Fourth Millennium: Dalesian Recognizes Vriana and fathers Zarela and Geti. Clearence: Teri Gardner

Dantum : (dahn-tum) M, H - dishwater blond, E - green. Son of Udaen and Olvirn (both D), elder brother of Giddiorn. Mediocre sender, worse levitator, master chef. Quiet; doesn't care about much of anything except cooking, but is an unholy terror in the kitchen. Outside the kitchen, caves in easily to almost any demand. Easily seduced, if anyone cares to try. Doesn't quite understand how things have changed in the Tower; tries his best to ignore it.  Known to the Mraal as the Kitchen Master.
Fourth Millennium: No significant changes noted. Clearence: Gene Breshears

Davrille : (dav-reel) F, H - dark brown, E - blue-green. Daughter of Kyrie and Mathon (both D), younger sister of Eylar, half-sister of Tajal.  Lovemate of Kesik (among others). Glider. Member of Mikail's dance troupe; her dancing is a source of pride to her. A good listener; rarely argues or stands up for her opinions (though this does not mean she has none). Many have been foolish enough to assume she is less intelligent than she is; she uses this to her advantage. A very subtle manipulator.  Throws most of her energies into enjoying life. Loves to entertain.  Optimistic; a good shoulder to cry on. Very sensual; has had many lovemates.
Fourth Millennium: Davrille becomes a hawkrider after she accidentally bonds with a hawk. She also Recognizes Jauren, a High One, and has a daughter, Skaedi. Clearence: Cyndy Haywood

Dekan (aka Door): (deh-kahn) M, H - dark brown, E - brown. Son of Lorein and Maat (both D), elder brother of Hanlir; R mate of Shadaln, father of Leravie. Serious and cautious in nature, one to maintain a strictly rational attitude toward life. Loyal to Tyaar and Tascha; a methodical, persistent worker who would immerse himself in a given project until it was completed to his standards. The first of the Functionals and the only one completely by his own choice; the request astonished Tyaar.
Fourth Millennium: Dekan remains a Door, the only Functional not revived.
Clearence: Tower NPC (unless anyone wants a character who sits around and opens doors all day)

Dis : (diss) F, H - very dark (dyed), E - gray-green. Out-of-Recognition daughter of Cuendee (Ms) and Byern (Fu), half-sister of Tariana and Dalesian.  Makeup artist, herbalist, sometime hairdresser. Friendly, open, loud, occasionally rude but not offensively so; frankly sensual, hedonistic, fun- loving, slightly vulgar with a broad, sarcastic wit; humor is in a bawdy style. Will distance herself from those she finds "boring."  Known to the Mraal as the Mistress of Night.
Fourth Millennium: Dis gets a couple more half-brothers, Byern's sons Kostya and Damin.
Clearence: Ann Stratton

Doreel : (dor-eel) M, H - platinum blond, E - emerald green. Son of Leesa and Ekaren (both D), brother of Lyris (D) and Crystel. Former lifemate of Vriana (Fu). Finder. The Tower's babysitter when there were children to care for. Designer and clothesmaker, dancer, former singer, painter, fencer. Suffered a severe mental trauma when Vriana went Functional and since then has come across as an airheaded, generally harmless sort with a short attention span for anything other than fashion. In reality, has a mind like a steel trap, total recall, exceptional powers of observation, and is a member of the underground (think Zorro or the Scarlet Pimpernel).  Known to the Mraal as the Protector of Children or "Nana."
Fourth Millennium: Doreel lovemates with Ceyte and fathers a child, Collya.  During his confinement at the Hidden Valley, he Recognizes Sandstorm.  He has a son, Darkfox with her and a daughter, Dream out of Recognition with Desertbloom. After the Hostage Crisis is over, he moves to the Hidden Valley to be with his family. He takes the usename Halfheart and begins building an indoor garden/farm and apiary where he plans to grow food crops, but eventually returns to the Tower to lifemate with Piri. Clearence: Melissa Van Houten

Emerel : (em-er-el) M, H - black, E - black. Son of Xylene (Fu) and Kesik, elder brother of Kaethe. Musician (voice and pipes). Has excellent hearing.  Egotistical and vain. Impulsive. Generally lazy unless his interest is engaged; an all-or-nothing sort. A totally devoted lover, protective of his "kid sister." Usual motivations are self-preservation and self-gratification; generally not hard to get along with, but unpredictable and dangerous when angry.
Fourth Millennium: Relocates to New Hope in TWR 1200 and eventually Recognizes Nineki; other developments pending. Clearence: Cyndy Haywood/Teri Gardner

Evanda : (e-VAN-dah) F, H -gold-red, E - amber. Daughter of Ranay and Irralev (both D), sister of Liera (D) and Amleth (D), cousin of Lest and Fiellys. Mother of Ailinn (OOR by Mindar). Strong and swift glider. Dancer, tanner and dyer of leather, leatherworker; does some decorative embroidery; mechanically inclined, good at fixing things. Adventurous though not reckless, bright and resourceful, can think on her feet. Good-natured, difficult to anger.
Fourth Millennium: One of the founders of New Hope. After a brief stint as a hawkrider she becomes a breeder and trainer of horses; she Recognizes Midnight, a Brightcolor elf, and gives birth to a daughter, Aquene, shortly before her death during the Hostage Crisis. Clearence: Kathy Coleman

Felimath : (FEL-i-math) F, H- white, E - black. Daughter of Raniyel and Mallorn (both D), younger sister of Razmak and Tanyel, R to Tegwar, mother of Kii. Levitator (not glider). Actor, mime, juggler, satirist, playwright, entertainer-of-all-trades. Uses a weird pseudo-Shakespearean dialect.  Fiercely independent, with a sardonic wit and a keen sense of the absurd; an anarchist at heart, but enjoys the comfort of the Tower. In the Third Millennium has set herself up as resident court jester, lampooning those in power from a safe position as Tyaar's fool. Known to the Mraal as the Trickster.
Fourth Millennium: No significant changes noted. Clearence:

Feyhr : (fay-yeer) M, H - black, E - silver grey. Son of Lariel (D) and Razmak, elder brother of Kesik. Limited glider. Keeps to himself, but likes to know all the gossip. Enjoys intrigue in a peripheral way, primarily out for himself. An herbalist. Keeps and breeds snakes. Not overly sadistic, but his scientific curiosity rules over compassion and empathy. Very bored; looks for things to occupy himself with, has a vague feeling of failure because of his inability to excel in a Talent. Known to the Mraal as the Shadowed One, Dream Spinner, Night Shaper, Shadow
Weaver.
Fourth Millennium: Feyhr Recognizes Elori and fathers a son, Ialyn; he and Jinan lovemate and have a daughter out of Recognition, Keemara. Clearence: April Lee

Frith : (like it's spelled) M, H - light brown, E - bright blue. Son of Sharai and Peysol, elder brother of Winken. A skilled musician who is often accused of not taking anything seriously. Has an acute sense of hearing.  Loves wine. A bit of a prankster and a filch; excellent climber. Harbors a genuine dislike for Beliel, but a secret love for Kiriel. Known to the Mraal as the Little Spirit of Music, Lute Playing Spirit.
Fourth Millennium: Frith and Kiriel lifemate, and after a few years at New Hope, settle back down in the Tower. Clearence: Liz Roth

Geibryl : (gay-bril ) M, H - dark brown, E - gray-green. Son of Uli and Pacarr (both D), elder brother of Xylene (Fu) and Synf (D). Singer, composer, plays a wide variety of instruments. Gardener, dabbles in sculpture and painting. A strict vegetarian. Openly and intensely emotional, extremely expressive in body language. A compulsive whistler.  Compassionate, observant, sensible, bluntly honest, has a mischievous streak and doesn't take himself too seriously. In earlier days outrageous and experimental, he has toned down considerably in later years. Appalled by the Tower's decline, but without hatred. Known to the Mraal as "He Speaks to the Wind;" also the Masked Spirit, the Changing One, and the Spirit of Rhythm.
Fourth Millennium: Geibryl is one of the founders of New Hope, and relocates there in TWR 1180. Some years later he Recognizes Vallaree and they have twin children, Rael and Suraya.  Clearence: Teri Gardner

Giddiorn (aka Gidd): (GID-ee-orn) M, H - tawny blond, E - hazel. Son of Udaen and
Olvirn (both D), younger brother of Dantum. Has worked in the kitchens as assistant cook, server, heavy-lifter, and general factotum since the death of his parents. Also does time as a "call boy" for whoever wants him.  Introverted, withdrawn, controlled and emotionless, but has a murderous rage buried deep within. A hard worker, he feels a certain contempt for those who remain idle. Almost impervious to pain, his own or others', and has strong mental shields. Gets along well with humans -- often better than with his fellow elves. Known to the Mraal as the Spirit of the Hearth.
Fourth Millennium: When Kesik becomes Seneschal, Gidd becomes Castellan; as such, he has a position on the Lords' Advisory Council.  It is not known if Erik retains him on the Council after Shadaln's resignation. Clearence: Beth McClellan

Hanlir : (hahn-leer) M, H - chestnut brown, E - light green. Son of Lorein and Maat (both D), younger brother of Dekan (Fu). Limited glider/levitator.  Skilled carpenter and cabinetmaker; carves wood and ivory miniatures as a hobby, paints on fabric, embroiders. Methodical, but not slow. Enjoys company but is not outgoing; always polite, never shows anger. Happiest when working. Respectful of authority, avoids politics. Logical, intuitive, keeps much of his thought private. Enjoys artistry in any form as long as it's done well. Was offered Declaration but refused it, not feeling that he had reached the top of his craft. Has a cult of woodworkers among the Mraal.
Fourth Millennium: During the first few decades of the millennium, Hanlir takes no human apprentices or helpers (his reaction to the Mraal's "sitdown strike" during the Crisis). He lifemates with Elori, and they have a son, Ehren. Clearence: Joyce Norton

Havrin (aka Door): (hav-rin) M, H - golden blond, E - violet/blue/gray. Son of Nyessti (D) and Serggyon (Fu), brother of Zareth (Fu); R mate of Wyn (Fu), father of Keldira (D) and Meiji. Former lovemate of Feyhr.  Rockshaper. Poet, musician, playwright; good at languages; court dancer. Possessed of a sweet and gentle nature, deeply melancholy. Functionalized from TWR 420 to 1178. Stationed as the Door that opens Tyaar's private entrance to his throne room. Known to the Mraal as the Stone-singer or Earth Singer, and the Golden One.
Fourth Millennium: After being revived, Havrin and Wyn decide to resume their lifemating and relocate to New Hope. In TWR 1222, after Wyn's death, Havrin lovemates with Ahrien and returns to the Tower. Clearence: April Lee

Iamoriel (aka Mori): (ee-uh-MOR-ee-el) F, H - pale gold/white, E - pale hazel. Daughter of Elyse and Weral (both D), sister of Shaihr (Ms) and Silara. Healer/flesh-shaper, on a totally unconscious level. In charge of silk production for the Tower; is skilled at all textile arts. Carries (and uses) a drop spindle everywhere she goes. Dual natured; "in season" is deeply involved with her "bugs," while in the "off season" she enjoys partying and other social events. Uses selective breeding and -- unbeknownst to her -- her Talent to mutate the silkworms to produce exotic silks. Excellent hostess, good listener, dislikes loud, abrasive behavior.  Normally a soft, slight, "misty/breezy" type, but with a tough core ("a dagger sheathed in spun silk").  Known to the Mraal as the Silk Spinner or the Spirit of Transformation.
Fourth Millennium: No significant changes noted. Clearence: Annette Pschirrer

Iys : (ice) F, H - black, E - pale grey. Daughter of Jachin (D) out of Recognition, father unknown [Feyhr]; half sister of Rhesa and Chimreh.  Strong glider; often prefers flight to walking. Skilled hairdresser, makeup artist, manicurist, clothing designer. Playwright. Fences, sometimes dances chorus. Quiet and cautious; a consummate daydreamer with a fine, active imagination. Prefers to remain unnoticed, keeps thoughts and feelings to herself. Sometimes engages in "anti-intrigue" to protect herself or friends. Would love to become a hawkrider but does not wish to take oath to Lord Tyaar.
Fourth Millennium: Iys gets her wish to become a hawkrider (she names her bondbird Wishes), and relocates to New Hope. After the Hostage Crisis and the deaths of her good friends Evanda and Geibryl, she returns to the Tower. Clearence: Mercy Neumark

Jaizarik : (jah-ZAIR-rik) M, H - black, E - blue. Son of Cuendee (Ms) and Amleth (D). Limited magic sense. Hunter/tracker, has excellent memory.  Anthropologist; his chief occupation is studying the Mraal, whom he finds endlessly fascinating. Has learned some of their skills, such as tanning and making clothes. Horrified by Tyaar's madness, he tries to stay outside the mountain as much as possible. Known to the Mraal as the Forest Spirit.
Fourth Millennium: No changes noted.  Clearence: Adoption pending

Jinan : (jinn-ann) F, H - deep strawberry blond, E - violet. Daughter of Naveen and Chelri (both D), younger sister of Twillor (D) and Wyn (Fu).  Former lovemate of Havrin (Fu). Glider, magic-senser. Acrophobic.  Glassmaker, dancer, geologist, potter, former hunter who has kept up her weapons skills; sings as a hobby. A believer in the Tower ideal but not a social animal. Straightforward, blunt without being insulting. Doesn't mind getting her hands dirty, enjoys physical activity. Has recently developed a taste for intrigue. Known to the Mraal as the Spirit of Living Fire, She Who Reverses, the Seer.
Fourth Millennium: Jinan manifests rockshaping Talent. She lovemates with Feyhr and they have a daughter out of Recognition, Keemara, and later, Recognizes Mindar and has a second daughter, Beyla, with him. Clearence: Cyndy Haywood

Kaethe : (kay-thuh) F, H - burnished copper, E - blue-grey. Daughter of Xylene (Fu) and Kesik, younger sister of Emerel. Glider. Restlessly energetic, spontaneous, doesn't think before she acts. Worshipful of Mikail, is a member of his dance troupe. Unsuccessfully tried out for the Declared. Believes herself fiercely loyal to Tyaar. Practices javelin throwing for sport. Collects unusual stones. A subtle but incorrigible flirt, outwardly friendly but inwardly very confused. Known to the Mraal as the Fire Child.
Fourth Millennium: Kaethe takes her Declared oath as a hawkrider days after Tyaar's fall. After the Crisis she relocates to New Hope with her mother, but returns briefly to the Tower in TWR 1195 to Challenge a newly returned Meiji for Ban. After losing the challenge, she flies off into the wilderness, never to be heard of again. Clearence: Tower NPC, not adaoptable

Kela : (kay-lah) M, H - golden brown, E - golden. Son of Maryah and Clayven (both D), brother of Cuendee (Ms), Maat (D), and Morli (D); R mate of Doji (D); also father of Chimreh out of Recognition, though none of the parties involved knows this. A brewer, dyer, and herbalist. Outwardly effusive, langorous, and willing to please; in private can be bitingly sarcastic, a punster with a sharp temper and sometimes explosive rages.  Rarely drinks except with select friends; it amuses him to watch others get drunk. Wary of and deferential to the higher-ups. Has idealized what it's like Outside and is privately looking for a way to escape. Known to the Mraal as the Patron of Wine, Master Brewer, Dyemaster, Punnist or Punisher.
Fourth Millennium: Kela Recognizes Kiriel.  Their daughter is Kheani. After a brief period in a loose threemating with Kiriel and Frith, he relocates to Great Water Holt.  Clearence: Liz Roth

Khepri (aka Door): (kep-ree) M, H - brown, E - brown. Former Declared.  R mate of Meroe (D), father of Beliel, Olvirn (D), Serggyon (Fu), and Kiriel. Powerful rockshaper. Stationed as the Door in Tyaar's chambers that unlocks the route to the secret passageways and protects Tyaar's chambers and private garden from Widget's interference. A real straightarrow type; no one in the Tower found it a surprise that he chose to go Functional after his lifemate's death. (In truth, the idea was far more Beliel's than Khepri's; if this were general knowledge, it likely wouldn't surprise anyone either, considering how well they got along.) Known to the Mraal as the Spirit of the Mountain, Tower-Maker; also the Earth-Father or Mountain-Father.
Fourth Millennium: After being revived, Khepri initially relocates to New Hope; once the major rockshaping work there is completed, however, he returns to the Tower in TWR 1215. In TWR 1231 he Recognizes Livvy (Beesweets), Ceyte's apprentice and the daughter of Feather and Seahawk. They lifemate and have a son, Kymyr. Clearence: April Lee

Kii : (rhymes with eye) F, H - black, E - brown. Daughter of Felimath and Tegwar (Ms). Crystal shaper, much better than she lets on; silversmith, jewelry maker, practical joker (though almost no one knows this), intriguer. Invented mobile sculpture; also makes chimes. Considers jokes an art form and a creative activity, but cruelty crude and tasteless. Independent, free-spirited; self-confident, knows her limits. A detached observer of the Tower scene; understands people and their motives; social without being conspicuous, deferential without toadying; inoffensive, often overlooked and always underestimated. Always keeps her word, but seldom gives it. Loves word games and invented a riddle contest at which she excels.
Fourth Millennium: Kii relocates to Servan's Enclave, where she begins pushing the limits of her Talent and eventually manifests full-fledged rock-shaping. Clearence: Rene Schneider/Maria Manemann

Leravie : (lair-ah-vee) F, H - brown, E - brown. Daughter of Shadaln and Dekan (Fu); lovemate of Peysol. The Tower's premier leatherworker. Sparkling personality, abundant in energy. Luxury-loving, likes to be pampered. Desperately seeks approval. Deeply romantic in nature.
Fourth Millennium: Leravie lifemates with Peysol and relocates to New Hope. She Recognizes an Outsider, Starblade, in TWR 1181, but does not lifemate with him; she and Peysol are parents to her daughter, Nineki. Clearence: Cyndy Haywood

Lest (aka Lift): (like it's spelled) M, H - gold-red, E - green. Son of Ceara and Auiriath (both D), twin brother of Fiellys (Ms); cousin of Evanda. Strong glider. Former hunter. Dancer, known for his energy and aerials. Willful, chaotic, fierce, explosive in temperament.  Self-destructive. A cunning intriguer, arrogant in pride and vengeful.  Loved poetic justice, lyrical talk and verse. Forced into becoming Functional by Tyaar after he attempted to kill Tyaar in a fit of temper.  Stationed on the Grand Stair to give assistance in ascending to those who wish it.
Fourth Millennium: With the departure of Mikail from the Tower, Lest takes over the management of the dance troupe along with his twin sister, Fiellys. Clearence: Julie Dick

Meiji : (may-jee) F, H - strawberry blond, E - lavender. Daughter of Wyn (Fu) and Havrin (Fu), younger sister of Keldira (D), half-sister of Chenir.  Former lovemate of Ban. Glider, has rockshaper's senses. Top gemcutter and jeweler; has an affinity for stones. Member of the dance troupe, good but not great; generally stays in the background. Has a quick mind but prefers to be inconspicuous. Playful, gutsy, basically cheerful. Prone to "skyfire" relationships with males. Nurtures a carefully concealed hatred of Lord Tyaar because of what happened to her father; a closet renegade.  Severely agoraphobic, has one of the furthest down apartments; she would have to have a really desperate need to leave the Tower. Known to the Mraal as the Gem Finder or "She Who Sees Through Stone"; also as the Spirit of Romance, Courtship and Seduction.
Fourth Millennium: Meiji leaves the Tower in TWR 1176, after a failed assassination attempt against Lord Tyaar. (Well, we said it would have to be a really desperate reason.) After spending some years Outside (and learning to cope with her phobia with the help of an Outsider healer), she is found by Jheredd and returns to the Tower in TWR 1195. There she lovemates with Ban again. In TWR 1208 she Recognizes Vaynyar. She and Ban raise the resultant child, Vanjir, but Meiji's continuing attraction to her Recognized eventually breaks up her lovemating with Ban. She and Vaynyar lovemate after an extremely rocky start. Clearence: Unadoptable NPC

Mijacogeo (aka Mijo): (never mind -- ask me sometime) M, H - dark brown, E - dark brown. Out-of-Recognition son of Vallaree and the Outsider Bugdance; companion of Widget. Only a handful of others in the Tower know he exists, due to his mother's determination that Tyaar never learn about him. Weak glider. Loves to play tricks on all and sundry, especially Tyaar and his intimates. Has descriptive (and usually unflattering) nicknames for nearly everyone in the Tower. Daring but not reckless.  Entertained a crush on Lake during the time she dwelt in the Tower. Known to the Mraal as the Nuisance.
Fourth Millennium: Mijo escapes the Tower in TWR 1178, along with the Great Water elves and others. After the Crisis he relocates to New Hope, where he eventually becomes a sailor and explorer. Clearence: Margaret Dean

Nez : (like it's spelled) M, H - dark auburn, E - brown. Son of Betirai and Weral (both D); half-brother of Iamoriel, Silara (Ms) and Shaihr (Ms); cousin of Kela and Vayree. UnRecognized lifemate of Fiellys (Ms). Very strong projection sender; can combine music and sending-pictures in storytelling. Musician and composer. Has a nearly perfect memory. Mildly claustrophobic, feels more and more confined in the Tower as its darkness deepens. Will often speak out subtly in his musical sending stories. Very fond of humans, often takes them as lovers or mates. Known to the Mraal as the Companion, the Wine Taster, and the Spirit of Autumn.
Fourth Millennium: Nez is reunited with his long-lost Fiellys during the Crisis, and it turns out she wants to live in the Tower . . . so they do.  Nez tries out for the hawkriders, and has an interesting time of it. He and Fiellys later have two children, the twins Sascha and Wynorra. Clearence: Kathy R. Coleman

Piri : (peer-ee) F, H - frost white, E - black. Daughter of Liera (D) and Beliel, younger sister of Tegwar (Ms) and Cylan. Glider. Musician, singer, dancer, poet. Loves having and creating beautiful things; also quite pleased with her own beauty. Very free with her physical affections, but loves herself too well to fall deeply in love with anyone else. Craves attention, praise, admiration. Fears being scorned, and the Outside; only becomes angry or jealous when someone outshines her at something she considers her specialty. Loves her father deeply and idolizes Tyaar. Known to the Mraal as the Little Moon Spirit (after the death of Meroe).
Fourth Millennium: Piri lovemates and later lifemates with Doreel.  Clearence: Cyndy Haywood

Quixol : (KWIK-zol) M, H - white, E - chocolate brown. Dancer, composer, plays flute, pipes, and gitar. Likes word play, likes to confuse people and make them think. Likes to keep people guessing about him. An old dancer who long ago retired from performing and withdrew to discover the true meaning of dance. Has little or no interest in Tower Mountain affairs; shuns the politics of life for the art of it. Highly outspoken and very opinionated, but his opinions don't apply to Tower politics. A stubborn old ass with a cunning wit; not usually sympathetic to the plight of others, though he'll give advice in a cutting way.
Fourth Millennium: No significant changes noted. Clearence: Beth McClellan

Razmak : (raz-mak) M, H - white, E - dark blue. Son of Raniyel and Mallorn (both D), elder brother of Tanyel and Felimath. R mate of Lariel (D), father of Feyhr and Kesik. Absorbed in his games and geometry, Razmak now takes little notice of anything else. An "absent-minded professor" type, he's halfway to being Functional except he's still walking around.  Often forgets to eat. Wears a bag of playing pieces which he tends to finger absently, producing an annoying rattle. Is tone-deaf; remembers preservers as singing "beautifully." Has a cult of gamers among the Mraal; known as the Wandering Spirit or the Prime Mover.
Fourth Millennium: No significant changes noted. Clearence: Rob Dean

Reevirah : (ree-veer-ah) F, H - wheaten blond, E - gold. Daughter of Valkirah and Serroi (both D), younger sister of Gyaen (D), R mate of Taywar (D), mother of Vaynyar and Rahirah. Undeveloped glider. A skilled herbalist, gardener, and musician; acts as an unofficial doctor for the humans and some elves. Quietly fatalistic; decided to go with the current insofar as the changes in the Tower are concerned. Ignores the more sordid aspects of the Tower but does not deceive herself about them. Enjoys the pleasures of Tower life. Loves clothing. Known to the Mraal as the Spirit of Medicine.
Fourth Millennium: Reevirah takes several apprentices in herbalism, and begins a lovemating with Keemara. Clearence: Cyndy Haywood

Rhesa : (ray-suh) F, H - dark brown/auburn, E - dark green. Daughter of Jachin (D) and Attai (Ms), elder half-sister of Chimreh and Iys. Glider. A clothing designer and crafter, known for her delicate, intricate embroidery. Gardener; breeds fish in a pool in her chambers. Was taught hunting and survival in her youth. Cautious about lovemates; dislikes being controlled and needs to be wooed. Confident and happy on her own ground; sensitive to the Tower's pecking order and tries not to upset the balance. Secretly wishes to have a bondhawk but lacks the confidence to try out for the Declared.
Fourth Millennium: No significant changes noted. Clearence: Julie R. Mohilo

Sarisa (aka Frost): (sah-riss-ah) F, H - platinum blond, E - pale ice blue. Daughter of Adiana and Helkar (D), half-sister of Valimar and Jheredd. Icemaker, an inversion of an earlier firemaking Talent; her specialty is delicate ice sculptures. Dances, sings, plays flute and lap-harp. On the surface charming, gentle, and compassionate; in reality manipulative and cruel. Fond of intrigue, though apolitical for the most part; considers it an art form and delights in destroying others' happiness. Careful to maintain her image as a winning, harmless creature.  Supernally patient. Functionalized by Tyaar in the Third Millennium when he realized how deadly her powers could be if properly used on an elfin body, she acted as a refrigeration system in one of the Tower's storerooms.
Fourth Millennium: Revived, Sarisa is up to her old tricks. Clearence: Maggie Fulton

Serggyon (aka Door): (ser-gy-on) M, H - wheatstraw blond, E - light grey. Son of Meroe (D) and Khepri (Fu), brother of Beliel, Olvirn (D), and Kiriel; R mate of Nyessti (D), father of Havrin (Fu) and Zareth (Fu).  Rockshaper. His main gift as a shaper was "negative capability"; what he shaped was perfectly designed for the job and displayed a minimum of artistic ego. Self-effacing; not really stupid but naive, inept at interaction and never going to learn; not alert to manipulation or mindgames. Became Functional in TWR 150 due to Beliel's jealousy when Serggyon got a major commission that Beliel wanted. Stationed as the Door that seals off the winecellars.
Fourth Millennium: Undecided as yet. Clearence: Adoptable

Servan : (ser-van) F, H - blue black, E - translucent gray. Daughter of Rewn and Leein (both D). Finder, strong sender, latent deep-senser (just emerging). Huntress (formerly). Excellent debater and intriguer. Plays floor harp. Connoisseur of the arts. Aspires to become a High One and regain the lost ways and powers. Proud, superior but not pretentious, cultured. Spoke out against Tyaar after Taywar's rebellion and was warned off by an "accident"; subsequently tried to assassinate Tyaar. Her attempt was foiled and Tyaar undertook to "cure" her. Due to his treatment she is now incapable of killing, or of opposing Tyaar by word or deed. Despite the limitations forced on her, she continues to resist his rule in any way she can. Has a small cult of hunters among the Mraal, called the Cult of the Silver Dagger. Known the Mraal as The Divefisher Spirit, The Huntress and She Who Slays.
Fourth Millennium: Released from her mental blocks, Servan still balks at entrusting her fate to anyone else's rule. She, a few friends and some of her cultists form their own enclave in the forest near New Hope, from whence she is a frequent visitor to both New Hope and the Tower. She also Recognizes Sunbreath, one of the Brightcolor elves who arrived with Silara, and they have a total of seven children over the years. Clearence: Maria Manemann

Sharai : (shah-righ) F, H - dark honey brown, E - blue-green. Daughter of Lingali and Daemor (both D), sister of Inlei (D), elder half-sister of Ceyte, Spago, and Tajal. R mate of Peysol (separated), mother of Frith and Winken. Glider. Musician, dancer, gourmet cook, a flashy fencer. A very experimental person, wary of falling into a rut. Often requires someone to point out that an experiment hasn't worked. Exuberant, outgoing, and gregarious; loves to meddle in others' affairs for their own good. The darkening of Tower Mountain definitely scares her; much of this fear has been channeled into ever more energetic experimentation, but it still tends to break out in places, especially in her music. Known to the Mraal as the Spirit of the Winds (of Change); she has another one but it is not fit for polite company.
Fourth Millennium: Sharai initially goes with the settlers of New Hope, along with lifemates Xylene and Crystel. After some years, however, she gets tired of "roughing it" and returns to the Tower in TWR 1203, along with Xylene and Jilleen. Clearence: Margaret Dean

Spago : (spah-go) M, H - bright red, E - left blue, right green. Son of Shaihr (Ms) and Daemor (D), younger brother of Ceyte. Dancer, good but highly idiosyncratic. The Tower toy. Loves to be touched, held, petted, willing for nearly anybody to do so. In permanent adolescence. Sunny personality, almost untouched by the dark mood of the Tower. Impossible to dislike, though his perpetual cheer can be annoying. Has no understanding of or interest in politics or intrigue; completely guileless. Not stupid, but has never had any incentive to mature. Known to the Mraal as the
Little Sun Spirit or Little Sun Brother.
Fourth Millennium: Sometime during the Crisis, Spago bonds with a hawk fledgling (Foehn). Over the next few decades he gradually develops more self-reliance and the ability to say "no." Clearence: Julie Dick

Sween (aka Current): (rhymes with keen) F, H - golden brown, E - hazel brown. Daughter of Argus and Charise; mother of Vriana (Fu). Glider, watershaper. Stationed in the Water Gardens to control the water flow there. Was a highly skilled swimmer and diver, fisher and gatherer; composed music, played flute. Always a difficult person to know, a loner who spent most of her time in the water. The sea was her greatest love and ruling obsession; increasingly discontented with life in the Tower, she took the way out Tyaar offered.
Fourth Millennium: Undecided. Clearence: Maria Manemann

Tajal : (tah-zhahl) M, H - jet black, E - sapphire blue. Out-of-Recognition son of Kyrie and Daemor (both D), half-brother of Sharai, Ceyte, Spago, Eylar, and Davrille. Glider, medium sender. Skilled sculptor in various media; musician, dancer. Once tried out for the Declared, but failed; still has a burning desire to join and will use anyone he thinks might help him toward this goal. An aesthete, worships beauty in all forms. Appears naive, but can be very devious and manipulative. Perfectionistic. His own needs come before anyone else's save Lord Tyaar's. Adept at lovemaking, not choosy about partners.
Fourth Millennium:  With the dissolution of the Declared, Tajal sets his sights on getting a spot on the Lord's Council. Clearence: Stacy Lucas

Tandeya : (tan-day-ah) F, H - platinum blond, E - violet gray. Daughter of Inlei and Flayrah (both D), niece of Sharai. An artist in all fields and a choreographer of dance. Uninterested in anything except for artistic or aesthetic pursuits. Heedless and reckless because of her single-mindedness; temperamental, flighty, unpredictable, given to extreme mood swings. Loves to party. Driven by desires and depressions nearly to self-destructiveness. Known to the Mraal as the Spirit of Many Colors or the Butterfly Spirit.
Fourth Millennium: Tandeya Recognizes Valimar and they have two daughters, Elori and Amiri.
Clearence: April Lee

Tariana : (tah-ree-ah-nah) F, H - platinum, E - aquamarine. Daughter of Sarafel (D) and Byern (Fu), elder sister of Dalesian, half-sister of Dis.  Glider, latent firemaker. Sharp of eye, mind, and wit; martial artist, dancer, plays flute, paints. Always well-mannered but can use manners as a weapon, too. Usually quiet and friendly; active in the Tower social scene but not a party animal. A bit of a dreamer, with a strong sense of right and wrong, but not an open rebel. Secretly carrying on a love affair with Widget. Known to the Mraal as the Little Animal Dancer.
Fourth Millennium: After Widget becomes Lord Erik, he and Tariana Recognize and have a son, Pheylan. Clearence: Terrie Smith

Tiirz : (teerz) F, H - auburn (often dyed), E - blue. Daughter of Fiellys (Ms) and Deisen (D). Lifemate of Betal, non-Recognized. Glider/levitator; floats more often than she walks. Designs intoxicating and altering drinks and foods as a hobby; leathercrafter; animal breeder. Does her best to confuse, bemuse, and mislead those who take life too seriously; has a Lewis Carroll outlook on life and tries to share this with the rest of the Tower. Workaholic and always busy with something; rarely still. Feels that most people just think so =slowly=... Has a generously curved figure, nature and tilted sense of humor. Generally cheerful, she's never at a loss for an opinion, and she's right more often then is perhaps good for her. Thinks fast and moves faster. Her solutions to problems can be strange, but they generally work, sometimes with odd side effects. Practical, but never fails to see the humor. Highly intelligent and witty, with a quick tongue for comebacks and a talent for mimicry that get her into trouble. Likes sunlight and is usually tanned. She has a high resistance to drugs and alcohol. Known to the Herder Cult as the Spirit of Animal Husbandry, and to the Cult of Confusion as The Prettiest One (to cause trouble...). Spends much time working in the Mraal village, animal pens and occasionally goes on winter pasture with the herds.
Fourth Millennium: Tiirz and Cort have a daughter, Goth, out of Recognition. Clearence: Lee Madsen

Valimar : (val-i-mar) M, H - white, E - pale gold. Son of Ahrien (Fu) and Helkar (D), elder brother of Jheredd. Average glider, limited rockshaper (prefers to shape crystal and quartz and that with a great deal of effort). Keeps an air of mystery about himself as much as possible. Wine connoisseur, enjoys intrigue, gossip, and intelligent conversation; poet; a great patron of the arts; fashion hound. Court dancer, fond of recreational herbal mixtures. His worst enemy is boredom. Not easily insulted, but once he is, he never forgets a wrong. An elegant lover, selective about his partners. Known to the Mraal as the Spirit of Rainbows or Rainbow Maker.
Fourth Millennium: Valimar and Tandeya Recognize and have two daughters, Elori and Amiri. Later on, Valimar lovemates and then lifemates with Ban, and is appointed to the Lord's Council by Lord Erik. Clearence: Joyce Norton

Vallaree : (val-ah-ree) F, H - chestnut brown, E - brown. Daughter of Vayree and Eylar, younger sister of Nalkor, mother of Mijo. Close friend of Kaethe and Meiji, formerly a close friend of Kiriel. Glider. Sweet, naive, artless, dependent, has never really grown up. Romantic, with a tendency toward hero worship and crushes. A celebrated dancer, one of Mikail's star pupils, famed for her aerial routines; she is serious about her dancing as she is about little else. Known to the Mraal as the Little Bird Spirit or Little Bird Dancer, and as the Mother's Child.
Fourth Millennium: Vallaree relocates to New Hope and becomes a midwife; later she Recognizes Geibryl and they have twin children, Rael and Suraya. Clearence: Margaret Dean

Vaynyar : (vayn-yar) M, H - dark blond/brown, E - gold. Son of Reevirah and Taywar (D), elder brother of Rahirah. The "compleat lounge lizard," he was delighted with the Tower's move into decadence. Affects an air of sophisticated boredom at all times. Dilettante in many fields. Far more intelligent and manipulative than he appears. Will ingratiate himself with anyone he thinks can do him good; one of Tyaar's best snitches. Known to the Mraal as the Twisted Tree Spirit; also as the Spirit of the Closed Heart or the Hidden One.
Fourth Millennium: In TWR 1208, Vaynyar Recognizes Meiji. Though they do not mate at once (their son Vanjir being raised by Meiji and her lovemate Ban), eventually Recognition pulls them together. They later have a daughter, Tathlyn. Clearence: Unadoptable NPC

Vriana (aka Fountain): (vree-ah-nah) F, H - honey blond, E - greenish gold. Daughter of Sween (Fu) and Azheri, former lifemate (unRecognized) of Doreel. Watershaper. Singer, harpist, sculptor, gardener/ herbalist, did sketching, dance and massage. Open, impulsive and emotional, her eyes tear whenever she is experiencing an emotion (any emotion) strongly. Functionalized by Tyaar in TWR 465 after an argument about his "inability" to cure Dalesian's blindness, she was stationed in the Water Gardens. Known to the Mraal as the Little Water Spirit.
Fourth Millennium: After revival, Vriana returns to her relationship with Doreel until she Recognizes Dalesian. They have two children, Zarela and Geti. She is much less impulsive and keeps to herself as much as is socially feasible, though she will go to all of Dalesian's recitals.
Clearence: Melissa Van Houten

Vyth : (rhymes with myth) F, H - black, E - dark green. Daughter of Donn and Wyren (both D), cousin of Eylar, Davrille, and Cuendee (Ms). Strong, well-developed magic-feeling. Poet, musician, dilettante in various arts and crafts. Thrilled by music and magic. Dedicated to the Tower itself rather than its leaders; is distrustful of most of the upper echelons.  Values comfort, security, and the freedom these give her to do as she likes. Curious but respects others' privacy; learns things through observation. Stubborn, independent, reserved,apolitical. A
one-partner-at-a-time lover.
Fourth Millennium: No significant changes noted. Clearence: Adoptable

Widget (aka Foi, "the Mouse"): (rhymes with midget; foy) M, H - red, E - gray-blue. Son of Coriander and Dhulart (both D), brother of Baz (D), cousin of Tascha (Ms), uncle and soulbrother of Ban.  R. Mate of Otalie (D), father of Kyrin(M).  Powerful rockshaper. An amiable, fun-loving rogue; lives in self-made "mouse tunnels" throughout Tower Mountain, waging a one-elf campaign (at least until Mijo comes to live with him) against those he considers responsible for driving Tascha from Tower Mountain.  (Eventually this becomes a more general mission against complacent acceptence of the Tower's growing darkness.)  Knows every inch of the Tower and every short-cut.  Enjoys wine, much to Kela's dismay. A filch and prankster. Adores gossip; talkative, especially with friends and when Tyaar is trying to sleep.
Fourth Millennium: Widget, now calling himself by a new name, Erik, is named co-ruler of the Tower along with Shadaln. He and Tariana Recognize and they have a son, Pheylan.
Clearence: Terrie Smith

Winken : (like it's spelled, as in "Winken, Blinken and Nod") M, H - seal brown, E - blue. Son of Sharai and Peysol, younger brother of Frith. Glider, dancer, symbolmaker. A natural and consummate flirt. Copes with life in Tower Mountain by looking on the bright side of things, which gives him the appearance of an airhead. Has an aversion to any sort of commitment, preferring the escapism of boyish charm and his dancing. Both Doleera and Jand have designs on him, but neither has been successful in making him a conquest. Known to the Mraal as Little Air Spirit.
Fourth Millennium: Winken relocates to New Hope and "goes native," reveling in the outdoors.
Clearence: Terrie Smith

Wyn (aka Vision): (win) F, H - strawberry blond, E - blue. Daughter of Naveen and Chelri (both D), sister of Twillor (D) and Jinan; R mate of Havrin (Fu), mother of Keldira (D), Meiji, and Chenir. Farsighted; as a Functional, used much like a telescope-by-sending; stationed above the main eyrie. Midwife, former scout. Had real ambitions, after Tascha's departure, to become the new Lady of Tower Mountain; discovering that she carried Tyaar's child seemed certain confirmation that these plans would succeed. Unfortunately, Tyaar reacted badly to Wyn's ideas; he functionalized her in TWR 785. Known to the Mraal as the Spirit of New Life or the Midwife.
Fourth Millennium: Wyn lifemates with Havrin again and relocates to New Hope. In TWR 1221 she is killed by the monster Madfluke. Clearence: Adoptable

Xylene (aka Vine): (zy-leen) F, H - dark brown, E - amber. Daughter of Uli and Pacarr (both D), sister of Geibryl and Synf (D); R mate of Kesik, mother of Emerel and Kaethe. Plantshaper; maintains the large garden on the main level. In life strong-willed, beautiful, reckless and energetic, one of the liveliest and most unpredictable of the Tower folk, and a close friend of Sharai. It was considered a shock, almost scandalous, when Tyaar unexpectedly announced that she had chosen to become a Functional.  Unbeknownst to most of the Tower folk, however, the choice was not her own.  Known to the Mraal as the Spirit of Harvest and Nature, the Song of the Land.
Fourth Millennium: Xylene lifemates with Sharai and Crystel and (initially) relocates to New Hope. However, she and Sharai eventually decide that country living is not for them, and in TWR 1203 they return to the Tower along with Jilleen. Clearence: Kristin Fontaine

Zareth (aka Door): (zair-eth) F, H - chestnut brown, E - brown. Daughter of Nyessti (D) and Serggyon (Fu), sister of Havrin (Fu); R mate of Gyaen (D), mother of Ayla and Malra. Mother of Kostya (by Byern) and of Dali (father TBD). Rockshaper; stationed as the Door over the humans' entrance.  A real partier, very theatrical by nature and willing to try anything at least three times: once to see if she liked it, twice to make sure, and a third to be positive she was giving it a fair chance. Everyone thought that when she became Functional in TWR 888 it was just her idea of a new kick. Known to the Mraal as the Spirit of Caprice.
Fourth Millennium: Exact activities undetermined, but it is known that she has a fling with Byern and that Kostya is the result. Spends time at New Hope and Tower as the whim takes her. Clearence: Maggie Fulton/Ree Moorhead Pruehs
 

Fourth Millennium Characters

Alethian : (276-300) F, H - white, E - grey. Daughter of Betirai and Auiriath (in the Old Settlement); half-sister of Nez, Fiellys, and Lest (in Tower Mt.) Recognized to Piet, mother of Methyr. Very minor rock and metalshaper; strong but relatively untrained sender. Can "go out" but does so only at great need; has the ability to mind-snare but is not particularly good at it. Captured by trolls shortly before the sack of the Hidden Valley, she spent many years in captivity before being rescued. A smith and metalworker; decent sailor. Explores caves and rock-climbs as a hobby. Intelligent, imaginative, emotional, and deeply insecure. Can be sarcastic. Tends to fall madly in love with completely inappropriate people. Prefers female lovemates. Arrives in New Hope in NH 276; moves to Tower Mountain in NH 300. Clearence:

Afterglow : M, H- Black, E - Violet.  Healer's senses, minor healing talent.  Son of Beliel and Eclipse of the BCD out of Recognition; father of Lilac, Keshir and Kalae.  While he doesn't delude himself about his father's true colors, he has a long-standing need to have his approval.  Has a weakness for his assorted half-sisters, particularly Mink.  By nature very loving, he's somewhat wary from growing up in such a household.  Music is very important to him.  When he isn't playing, he's witty, silly and always trying to turn an amusing phrase when he can.  If he isn't playing or talking, he's likely in bed with someone.  He's a very considerate lover, and puts the same care and intensity into it that he puts into his music.   His healing talent works best in conjuction with a more powerful healer.  His specialty is for small, deep changes rather than gross ones.  Clearence: Lee Madsen

Amiri:    F, E - Dark violet, H - Buff/blonde/white.  Daughter of Valimar (father), Tandeya, (mother), siter of Elori.  Glider, animal bonder.  Hawkriding cadet, working towards full status.  Light hearted and easygoing with a stubborn core.  Very attached to her family,  she is entirely uninteresting in romantic entanglements. Not averse to good sex, just averse to anyone clinging to her or setting up her social calendar. Enjoys good friends, but tends to go her own way on opinions and style choices.  Thinks of older elves as a bit stuffy, to be listened to respectfully and then escaped from as soon as possible to be with her agemates and pals.  Clearence: Joyce Norton

Anja : (AHN-ja) F, H - red, E - brown, Skin - golden (part BCD). Daughter of Cort and Jeimi's Recognition, b. TWR 1469. Younger sister of Dilan, half-sister of Goth. Strong glider with limited ability to float other objects. Cheerful, quick-witted, and practical, keeps her calm and her sense of humor in awkward situations.  Tries hard to be fair and can become indignant when people are treated unjustly.  Sometimes naive about the motivations of others. Willing to help friends and family with projects; has a good organizational sense.  Enjoys a rousing discussion (not argument) and possesses an active and wide-ranging intellect and curiosity. (As a child, prone to asking Questions and bringing home "pets.") Loves the pleasures to be found both inside the Tower and Outside and feels she has the best of both worlds. Apprentice veterinarian and herbalist/medic, works with Tiirz's herders and livestock. Enjoys social dancing, festive occasions, sketching and painting, choral singing, hammer dulcimer, embroidery, camping, and canoeing. Known to the Mraal as the Little Herder Spirit.  Clearence: Maggie Fulton

Avensyn : (av-en-sin) M, H - white, E - dark blue. Brother of Tascha, Wyren, and Clayven (all D), R mate of Silara, father of Ninvi. Arrives TWR 1179. A survivor of the sack of the Hidden Valley who encountered and Recognized Silara just before her return to the Tower. Strong glider and levitator. Skilled at embroidery, sewing, and clothing design. Calm, charismatic and intelligent, with a great deal of style. Devoted to Silara, but doesn't allow her to dominate him. Active politically, mostly in support of his lifemate. Extremely personable and attractive; invariably polite even to his worst enemy. Highly intelligent and quick to come up with plans. Perceptive, logical, collected even when angry. Has a preserver companion, Sparkledark. Clearence: Susan Woolard

Bane : M, H - midnight black, E - deep green. Arrives TWR 1179. Outsider; currently living in Tower Mountain as part of Silara's personal guard. Has a strong sense of direction. Weapons master of the group; fighter, hunter, horsemaster and trainer. Unacknowledged leader of the group. Has been known to dance at parties. Intelligent, with a quiet but deadly temper; can be ruthless with no regrets. Clearence: Annette Pschirrer

Beyla : F, H - black, E - violet. Daughter of Jinan and Mindar, b. TWR 1281. Healing, magic-sense, and gliding/levitation; distressingly average in all. Actor, playwright, artist, weaver; proficient in the civilized skills of flirtation, etiquette, intrigue, etc. Enjoys dancing, a fierce fencer, likes games, music, ivory carving, star watching, pottery. Vivacious, outgoing, intelligent; the social butterfly neither of her parents are. Generous with friends and family, rather tightfisted with others. Gracious, self-confident and assured in the way only popular teenagers can be. Loves the intricacies of civilized life. Status is important to her and she likes being considered special, but prefers to be noted for her accomplishments rather than currying favor. Very physical, with an adventurous streak; has a love/hate realtionship with the Outside, though she has no predjudice against (elven) Outsiders. Clearence: Cyndy Haywood

Carnael : M, H - bright gold, E - amber. Arrives TWR 1179. Outsider, currently living in Tower Mountain as one of Silara's personal guard. Brother of Stealth. Excellent fighter (dagger and whip are preferred weapons), roper, and hunter/tracker. Wild, passionate, a sucker for a pretty face (or whatever). Has a slutty taste in humor. Quick-witted; loves fine horses. Clearence: Susan Woolard

Catspaw : M, H - Brown, E - Light green. Cat-blooded. Son of Crystalmoth and Nighowl of New Hope. Arrives in the Tower in TWR ???? Rockshaping (minor but effective) General skills in weaving and clothing construction, and in music--plays several instruments and sings. An arachnophile. Generally soft-spoken, though he's perfectly capable of losing his temper.  Comes to the Tower as Doreel's apprentice and takes a a shine to Tower life. Occasionally visits family in New Hope, but has no plans to return permanently. Clearence: Melissa Van Houten

Collya : (COHL-yuh) F, H - cornsilk gold, E - greenish-gold. Daughter of Ceyte and Doreel, b. TWR 1231. Recognized lovemate of Shadowfix, lovemate of Steelspun, mother of Dorilyan and Setitahn (all at New Hope). Hawkrider. Glider, sporadic finder. Skills include music, singing, "tuning," making instruments, some fiber arts, millinery. Likes doing makeup and hairstyling. Began serious weapons training after the attack on the Tower, and later bonded with her first hawk. A sweet and giving person, but she has a bit of a problem with ego. Not quite as fluffy or upbeat as her mother, nor as easygoing as her father. Was encouraged from childhood in friendships with the Mraal.
Clearence: Melissa Van Houten

Dilan : (DIL-an) M, H - dark brown, E - brown, Skin - caramel (part BCD) Son of Cort and Jeimi out of Recognition. B. TWR 1338. Older brother of Anja, younger half-brother of Goth. Easygoing and amiable, has a casual demeanor and is virtually unflappable. Tends to treat all races as equals and to make friends with his Tower servants.  Fascinated by the music of other cultures and incorporates elements of folk music into his compositions. Has excellent musical and lyrical skills, but his singing voice (*cough*) has a bluesy twang that doesn't appeal to everyone.  Dislikes hypocrisy, cruelty, injustice, and war and expresses these sentiments in his ballads and other musical compositions. Can be silently stubborn about following his conscience. Not above the occasional prank or scheme, particularly when an offender richly deserves it.  Works as a vintner and has signature wines, including an exceptionally light and bubbly white wine. Believes in making love, not war, as often as possible and with as many ladies as possible.  Dresses informally to sloppily and usually affects a Mraalish slang–-it's his "style." Clearence: Maggie Fulton/Kathy Coleman

Ehren : (AIR-en) M, H - deep auburn, E - green-gold. Son of Elori and Hanlir, half brother of Ialyn. b. TWR 1231. Plantshaper, glider. Plays harp, gitar and flute; makes instruments, composes, often extempore. Excellent archer, hunter/tracker, tanner. Paints as a hobby, studies plant types. Sensual, mischievous, and charismatic, with a keen wit. Easygoing; a good judge of character. A wicked satirist when moved, but also a born diplomat and a natural flirt. Very close to his older brother. Clearence: Joyce Norton

Elori : (el-or-ee) F, H - white gold, E - pale gold. Daughter of Tandeya and Valimar, sister of Amiri; R mate of Feyhr, lifemate of Hanlir, mother of Ialyn and Ehren. b. TWR 1181. Glider, healer. A good organizer, weaver, woodcarver and finisher, likes working with her hands. Though not artistically gifted she can make useful, well-made articles. A sweet, motherly little person with a stubborn streak where the welfare of her loved ones is concerned. Practical and down-to-earth with an earthy sense of humor. Though fond of Feyhr, Hanlir is her chosen mate.  Clearence: Joyce Norton

Fiellys: (fee-EL-is) F, H - Red-gold, E - Green.  Daughter of Auiriath and Ceara, twin sister of Lest, unRecognized lifemate of Nez.  Mother of Sascha and Wynorra.  Dancer, seamstress.  Manages the dance troupe with her brother Lest after Mikail's departure for New Hope.  Straightforward, unflinchingly truthful, hold strong opinions about everything.  Has something of a temper, which she usually controls.  Very active socially, a tireless hostess and organizer.  Devoted to Nez, but is the stronger-minded of the two.  Originally ended up on Meiron's side of the Sundering and lived for many years in the Hidden Valley before leaving it to search for Nez.  Very much in favor of treating Outsiders as equals, but does not share Nez's disatisfaction with Tower politics otherwise.  Clearence: Kathy R. Coleman

Geti : (geh-tee) M, H - white-gold, E - right blue, left gold. Son of Vriana and Dalesian, b. TWR 1225; brother of Zarela. Watershaper. Singer, acrobat; enjoys hanging out with his friends.  Member of the "brat pack." Comes off as a "flake/space cadet/airhead"; incredibly laid-back, cool and relaxed. Not stupid, but not overly bright. Sees things for what they are, possibly because he has no agenda or ulterior motives; "calls 'em as he sees 'em." Just wants to have a good time with life. Very honest and adventurous. Kind of an elfin New Ager. Likes to party and get goofy with his friends; takes it in stride when this lands him in trouble. Won't set out to hurt anyone.
Clearence: Teri Gardner

Goth : (Rhymes with moth) F, H - brown, E - brown. Daughter of Tiirz and Cort (out of Recognition); also considers Betal her father. b. TWR 1352. Mother of Keshir and Kalae, out of Recognition. Floater. Skilled at not being noticed (it's a way of life for her), not because she's a wallflower or shy, but because she has a need to know everything. Has a very logical mind, has never been known to forget anything; tends to excel at games. Aware of a great deal of what goes on in the Tower, but sees no reason to share it with anyone else. In her early years had a tendency to walk off with things, but was eventually talked out of it. Under her calm facade hides an inventive and wicked (but not cruel) sense of humor that runs to parody and satire; well worth convincing to tell a story. Clearence: Lee Madsen

Hansho (aka Hawkrake): (Hahn show) M, H - black, E - charcoal gray. Son of Servan and Sunbreath, b. TWR 1197; brother of Oshi, Uko, Shiko, Ilayo, Moki, and Onay. Lovemate of Skaedi as of TWR 1260 Divides his
time between Servan's Enclave and the Tower. Strong, skilled glider, animal bonder. Hawkrider, hunter. Enjoys females and people in general. On duty, he rivals Eylar but off duty he's outgoing, easygoing, friendly and laid-back. Responsible without losing sense of humor. Genuinely cares for people and gets involved with them; a polygamist but not promiscuous or casual. Clearence: Maria Manemann

Ialyn : (ee-AL-lin) M, H - black, E - silver grey. Son of Elori and Feyhr, b. TWR 1213; half brother of Ehren. Firemaker, glider. Talented leader and planner, enjoys concocting plots. Swordsman/fencer, tracker/hunter, learned chemistry from Feyhr. A born ringleader, with loads of charisma; manipulative, but not spitefully so. Loves to concoct elaborate schemes. Persuasive, sharp, and communicates clearly. Can grasp abstract concepts almost instantly. Bores easily, and has a mean streak when bored. Perfectionistic, but not afraid to fail. Keeps a protective eye on his younger brother. Clearence: April Lee / Joyce Norton

Jeimi : (jay-mee) F, H - auburn, E - blue. Daughter of Catsclaw and Nez. b. TWR 1277. No magic other than sending. Outgoing, cheerful, an enthusiastic matchmaker. Can be somewhat overwhelming in her desire to make your life perfect. Very social, very much aware of the niceties; makes a great effort to be a Lady at all times. Loves parties, both to attend and to give. Fond of sweets, tends to be a bit plump. A sculptor in stone. Tender-hearted and easily hurt. Keeps several trained parrots, imported from Parts South by various admirers. Devoted to her lifemate and family.
Clearence: Kathy Coleman

Kalae: (kah-LAY) M, H - Black, E - violet. Son of Goth and Afterglow of the Hidden Valley, out of Recognition; b. TWR 1410; twin brother of Keshir. Absent minded inventor. Friendly and cheerful, but usually so wrapped up in thinking about his current project or relativity that not everything people tell him sinks in. Inherited his father's pretty-boy looks, but is totally oblivious to it and will wear clothes that are falling apart (long as they're clean). Loves to make huge Rube Goldberg-type machines that are prone to backfiring; sometime they do work, but usually after Keshir does some modifications. Teminally intelligent. Clearence: Lee Madsen

Keemara: (kee-MAR-uh) F, H - auburn, E - silver grey. Daughter of Jinan and Feyhr out of Recognition, b. TWR 1212; half sister of Ialyn. Powerful glider/levitator, very weak sender. Cook, gamer, herbalist, tracker, has a variety of hobbies. Variable personality that can go from whimsical and gregarious to aloof, analytical and cool in a heartbeat. Emotional without being flighty or flaky. Has a wide daredevil streak, likes new experiences and thrills. Individualistic; likes to do her things her way. In a mountain full of musicians, an appreciative though casual listener. Clearence: Cyndy Haywood

Keshir: (KESH-eer) F, H- Black, E - violet. Daughter of Goth and Afterglow of the Hidden Valley, out of Recognition; b. TWR 1410; twin sister of Kalae. Rockshaper. Sculptor. Very good with building and repairing virtually anything. Tries to be practical and efficient like her grandmother Tiirz. Feels vaugely guilty about about her love for doing sculpture as it isn't useful. Later learns the value of art. Has a natural grace and elegance and cheekbones to die for. Quiet, a person of few words, but very good at drawing people out, listening to their troubles and making them feel at ease. Well used to keeping her brother out of the worst trouble. Clearence: Lee Madsen

Khalid: (kah-LEED) M, H - E -   A rockshaper. Son of Kiriel and Frith, out of Recognition.  Half-brother of Kheani.  Quiet, but by no means shy. Adores his big sister, but not sure ANYONE in the Tower or outside is good enough for her. Takes her teasing with a grin, he knows she loves him, he will just save it up and pull a good prank on her when she least expects it as "revenge".  Close to his family, but makes friends fairly easily, once they get used to his quietness.  Likes to paint. Does it well. Herbalist, fascinated with what the different herbal concoctions can do. Wants to study with "Uncle" Feyhr and share his knowledge of herbal concoctions.  Likes to raise hybrid plants. Plays Lute, learned from father. Also learning the harp. Sings very well.  Clearence: Liz Roth

Kheani: (kee-AH-nee) F, H - golden-brown, E - Brown   Daughter of Kela and Kiriel.  Kheani is a free spirited little thing.   Weaver, makes things like hair ornaments out of leather, feathers and beads to trade. Does beautiful beadwork. Likes to assist her father with his dyeing projects.Plays flute.  She loves to sing, but is tone deaf, and often off key.  Outgoing, and inquisitive. Always wanting to know why and often getting into scrapes that father and father had to rescue her from.  . Eventually, when the right young elf comes along, she may seek out her mother and grandpa's help in "becoming the well dressed young woman"... Kheani loves her little brother Khalid, and often gets him into trouble by convincing him to tag along with her on her "adventures".  Clearence: Wendy Brabitz

Kymyr: (?) M, H - ? E - ? Son of Khepri and Livvy.
Clearence: April Lee

Livvy : (aka Beesweets)  F, H - honey blond, E - sapphire blue.  Daughter of Feather  and Seahawk.  Treeshaper.  Fletcher, archer, fisher, netmaker; singer and  dancer.  Friendly, outgoing, effusive, fun-loving, naturally drawn to people.   Extraverted and nearly as wildly theatrical as her father.  Rather a  chatterbox; a good storyteller, enjoys practical jokes.  Radiantly attractive,  warm and optimistic; lives with flair and grace.  Loves excitement, generous  to a fault, impulsive, strong-willed; often conceals true feelings under a  "smiling winner" facade.  In NH 49, goes to Tower Mountain to apprentice with  Ceyte. Clearence:  Ree Moorhead Pruehs

Lyrisi: F, H - Platinum blond, E -  Jade green.  Daughter of Gotha and Catspaw out of Recognition.  Half-sister of Keshir and Kalae.  Cat-blooded.  Empath; able to receive emotions for elves and animals; cannot send otherwise.  Unobtrusive; you don’t notice her unless  you accidentally bump into her.  Knows herbalism, woodlore, cooking (vegetarian only), sewing, beading, gardening, animal tending, etc.  She helps the veterinarians and elf healers with her empathy.  Loves the woods; dislikes crowds and is happiest alone or in small groups.  She loves visiting human or troll settlements; she picks no emotions up from them and can relax there.  Since the day a deer was killed while she was 'in' it; since then, she's only been a vegetarian and has only worn woven fibers.  Has a dry, deadpan sense of humor.  A talented mimic. Quiet and sometimes too solemn,  levelheaded and calm in a crisis.  Very choosy about lovemating.  Relocates to Servan's Enclave as an adult.  Clearence: Lynn Reeves

Ninvi : (NIN-vee) F, H - white gold, E - emerald green. Daughter of Silara and Avensyn, b. TWR 1181; half-sister of Doleera. Good glider, average levitator, has some magic sense. Has basic survival and good weapons skills, dances; enjoys stargazing, bead making, stained glass. Helpful, curious, bright.  Enjoys being active. Friendly, intelligent, likes attention; interested in many things, likes to learn. Enjoys male company but is not a flirt; monogamous in her relationships. Curious about the outside, has gone on short exploration trips and visited New Hope, but prefers to live in the Tower where she was born. Clearence: Annette Pschirrer

Oshi (aka Pastwalker): (Oh-shee) F, H - black, E - black. Daughter of Servan and Sunbreath, b. TWR 1181; twin sister of Uko, sister of Hansho, Moki, Onay, Ilayo, and Shiko. Born at New Hope but lives in Tower Mountain from approximately TWR 1200. Skilled and rigorously trained Deep-Sense and Sending. Latent glider. Actor, dancer, singer, musician, storyteller; historian; creates and performs one-person historical/mythical dramas. Studies just about every physical/performing art there is. Superb mime/mimic, has hard-won competence in languages. Trained in hunting and horseback riding. Outgoing, extroverted, talkative, constantly on the move. Unnervingly perceptive. Fascinated with history since childhood; believes that understanding the past is vital to understanding the present and building the future. Can be naive and sometimes painfully idealistic. Social in all senses of the word. An organizer; more a coordinator than a leader.  Clearence: Maria Manemann

Pheylan : (FAY-lan) M, H - red with blond streaks, E - glacier blue. Son of Tariana and Lord Erik (Widget). b. TWR 1181. Healer, minor glider; sculptor in stone.  Usually cool and level-headed, with a good wit and sense of humor. Capable of saying exactly what he thinks in a tactful way. Doesn't play mind games. A flirt, probably destined to be a bed hopper. Strongly respects his father, but not afraid to stand up to him. Does have a tendency to drink too much at parties, and this makes him lose his inhibitions.
Clearence: Frank Gembeck, Jr.

Prism : F, H - white, E - amber. Arrives TWR 1179. Outsider; currently living in Tower Mountain as part of Silara's personal guard. Cook, hairdresser, does sewing, weaving, handmaiden type skills; hunter, fighter, plays drums. Likes making dyes, experimenting with color, exploring.  Friendly, energetic, observant. Likes the quiet company of others, and to explore her surroundings. Smarter than she looks. Clearence: Annette Pschirrer

Sascha : (SAH-shah) M, H - bright sunset red, E - bright green. Son of Fiellys and Nez, b. TWR 1192; twin brother of Wynorra. Semi-latent metalshaper, with little true power but a lot of sensitivity, some Projection sending. Dancer, choreographer, designer of clothing and jewelry. Reasonable sailor and fencer. Open, loving and caring, would do just about anything for anyone; frankly honest, a generous but not idle flatterer. A bright star in the Fourth Millennium dance troupe. Clearence: Kathy R. Coleman

Shiko (aka Darkest Moon): (Shee koh) F, H - black, E - pale, crystalline gray. Daughter of Servan and Sunbreath, b. TWR 1216; sister of Uko, Oshi, Ilayo, Hansho, Moki, and Onay. Born in Servan's Enclave but lives at Tower Mountain. Deep-senser and Finder. Skilled in intrigue, manipulation, some hunting. Enjoys getting others to do what she wants. Fascinated by Tower society and interested in manipulating it to see what happens. Amoral and infuriatingly logical about it; largely incapable of something as irrational as revenge but is not a safe person to cross. Very possibly sociopathic; developments pending. Clearence: Maria Manemann

Skaedi : (skay-dee) F, H - blue-black, E - aquamarine.  Daughter of Davrille and Jauren, b. TWR 1227. Plantshaper, particularly good at genetic manipulation; strong sender and magic-senser (eventually learns to use this to pick up psychic impressions from objects.) Skills in horticulture, gardening, herbalism, and creating terrariums for both plants and small pet habitats. Has many pets of her own. Makes instruments and stained glass. An active imagination; as a child, has many 'imaginary friends.' Soft-spoken, often inconspicuous, but alert and observant. Keeps her thoughts to herself, and likes to keep secrets. Quietly gutsy. Very neat and well-organized. Developing her magic is very important to her; she takes her training very seriously. Clearence: Cyndy Haywood

Stealth (aka Slip): M, H - light brown, E - brown with amber flecks. Outsider, originally from the Brightcolor desert, currently living in Tower Mountain as one of Silara's personal guard.  Warrior, good at hiding, climbing, general thieving skills, stealth, herblore; good with horses and basic survival skills. Enjoys dancing, but prefers to sing and be part of the background. Has a desperate crush on Silara though he would never tell her this. Has a bad habit of sneaking up on people; a bit paranoid. Clearence: Mercy Neumark

Strike : F, H - dark brown, E - turquoise. Outsider, currently living in Tower Mountain as one of Silara's personal guard. Skilled with weaponry and trick riding. Calm, cool, and efficient warrior maid. Very little upsets her, except small children where she's at a total loss. Enjoys athletic pursuits and loves fine horses.
Clearence: Susan Woolard

Sunbreath : M, H - black, E - black. Arrives TWR 1179, leaves 1180. Born into the Brightcolor desert elf tribe, came to the Tower with Silara; lives there for a short time before emigrating to Servan's Enclave. R. mate of Servan, father of Oshi, Uko, Hansho, Shiko, Ilayo, Moki, and Onay. Clearence: Maria Manemann

Tathlyn (aka Tathi): F, H - dark tawny blond, E - dark purple. Daughter of Meiji and Vaynyar, b. TWR 1275; younger sister of Vanjir. Intelligent, more interested in practice than theory. Does metalworking, woodcarving, glassblowing, other "useful" crafts. A tinkerer and jack-of-all-trades; enjoys improving existing tools and devices. Apprenticed to Dijin and possibly to some of the trolls. Very intense, can be a workaholic.  Uninterested in the social whirl. Perfers to have a few close friends than many acquaintences. Clearence: Elaine Pedee

Vanjir : (van-jeer) M, H - silver grey, E - gold. Son of Meiji and Vaynyar, b. TWR 1210; brother of Tathlyn. Strong glider/levitator. Brewer, horseback rider. Very loyal and close to most of his family. Independent and aggressive, willing to take a dare and go adventuring but knows where to draw the line. Well schooled in social graces but perfectly willing to discard them to achieve his ends. Very intelligent with a keen sense of humor. Around TWR 1231 he relocates to New Hope and begins training as a hawkrider; he eventually becomes the flight leader there, taking over from Nalkor. Known to the Mraal as the Hidden Hawk. Clearence:

Wildwings : M, H - Strawberry blond, E - Grey. Son of Twillor and Nightowl of Great Water Holt. Glider, farsight. Hawkrider. Appears unassuming, friendly, and charming--and he really is, but isn't above using his charm to get what he wants. Wary of being deceived. Once his trust has been won, a friend forever. Sensual, hungry for new diversions and stimuli. Very interested in discovering his heritage, though memories of Twillor cause discomfort in many Tower elves.
Clearence: Teri Gardner

Wynorra : (win-OR-uh) F, H - dark red, E - deep brown. Daughter of Fiellys and Nez, b. TWR 1192; twin sister of Sascha. Glider; hawkrider, bonded to Sunweave. Plays gitar, sings.  Succumbed to a teenage infatuation with Vaynyar at the tender age of eight and four and determined to be just like him. After a short career as the Tower's worst intriguer, was dismissed from the hawkriders and 'stole' her hawk and ran away rather than lose him. When she returns several years later, Wynorra has an up-hill climb to prove that she's trustworthy again. Wynorra dies in the Hidden Valley's attack on New Hope in TWR 1409. Clearence: Kathy R. Coleman

Zarela : (?) F, H - golden blond, E - jade green. Daughter of Vriana and Dalesian, b. TWR 1217; sister of Geti. Can "see" the aura of emotions surrounding a person; perceives them as color; can also influence emotions by sending. Has difficulty receiving a normal sending. Good at hiding, going unnoticed, silence, stealth, spying, keeping her mouth shut, and knife fighting. Quiet and introverted, mild in temperament and tends to analyze too much. Never talks about her sensing ability; it frightens her and causes her a great many moral conflicts. Tries to do the "right" thing, but not always sure what that may be. Shy and unsure, wishes to find a place for herself. Clearence: Beth McLellan
 

Former Occupants

Airwolf : (like you'd expect) M, H - chestnut brown, E - silver gray. Outsider, wolfblooded. Strong glider. Former lovemate of Chenir. Fished from a river by Nalkor while out on wide patrol in TWR 1085, he became a protege of Twillor and eventually a major conspirator in Twillor's escape. Successfully left the Tower during the escape in TWR 1087, though he was unable to bring Chenir with him.
Fourth Millennium: Airwolf is one of the party from Great Water Holt captured in TWR 1178. He escapes again with his adopted people and this time is able to take Chenir with him. They Recognize, and eventually settle in New Hope, where they have two daughters, Kerei and Spannie. Clearence: Dale Beaver

Attai : (uh-TIE) M, H - black, E - darkish green. Missing, fate unknown. Son of Betirai and Auiriath, brother of Valkirah (D) and Alethian; R mate of Jachin, father of Rhesa. Glider. Easygoing and friendly, but firm about his daughter learning survival skills. Optimistic, with a wry sense of humor, a doer. An outdoorsman and an unconfessed claustrophobe, he refused to settle in the Tower and left, ostensibly searching for Meiron's group. He lived with the Deathwater Falls elves for some period of time and Recognized one of them; he has at least one descendant (Dirk) in that tribe.
Fourth Millennium: No significant changes noted. Clearence: Julie R. Mohilo

Baz : (bahz) M, H - golden blond, E -black. Declared hawkrider; missing, fate unknown. Son of Coriander and Dhulart (both D), elder brother of Foi (aka Widget); R mate of Jilleen, father of Ban. Glider, bonded to Windworker. A loner, despairing of the slow deterioration of the Tower.  An excellent storyteller. Inclined towards depression and quick-tempered. A quiet soul, a daydreamer. Blamed Tyaar for instigating Tascha's departure and madness; left the Tower in TWR 1, to pursue her, and never returned.
Fourth Millennium: It will presumably be revealed at some point that Baz died in TWR 1170, "released from life" by Tigerflight of the Holt of Restless Winds (after having been captured and essentially turned Functional by Tascha in her madness). Clearence: Terrie Smith

Bugdance : (like you'd expect) M, H - dark brown, E - dark brown.  Outsider. Lovemate of Vallaree, father of Mijo. One of the companions of Piet, Lord Tyaar's nephew, resident in the Tower for a brief time in the spring of TWR 1087. Restless, hyperactive, extraverted, witty, talkative, a quick and imaginative thinker, curious, a prankster with a quirky sense of humor. A fast talker and a bit of a showoff, not always completely honest, who rarely shows deep feelings. Involved in Twillor's escape; he and his companions were never found.
Fourth Millennium: Bugdance reappears and settles at New Hope with Piet and his other two soulbrothers. Clearence: Margaret Dean

Colin (KAHL-in) M, H - light brown, E - blue-grey.  Missing and presumed dead. Son of Elyse (D) and Quixol. Brother to Betal and Coriander (D); half-brother to Orsah (R lifemate, D), Silara, Iamoriel, Shaihr (missing), Natalya (D). Father of Cort, Jilleen, and Jachin (D). In the Old Settlement, a shipwright, sailor, lobsterman/crabber, and carpenter; continued as a carpenter in Tower. Always an inventor, engineer, or as he prefers it, "artificer" of devices both practical and not. (Devised the puzzle lock; performed the engineering for much of the Tower plumbing system; assisted Tanyel in developing the first hawk harnesses; other works to be determined.) A perfectionist with an exacting eye for detail. Loves a challenge. Does not suffer fools gladly and can employ a stinging wit. Enjoys a good bet (within his means) and always pays up; may undertake a project merely to win a bet and prove a point. Has dabbled in numerous arts and crafts. Distraught over his lifemate's death in the !Nekwithr War, hastily concocted a plan to rout the invaders, failed, was captured, and was taken with the retreating humans when Twillor's plan succeeded. After escapes, escapades, and a long stretch as a carnival attraction (and ultimately manager), was discovered by an elven traveler from Trisorn, an elven community in the southwestern end of the continent, where he now resides. Clearence: Maggie Fulton

Cuendee : (kwen-dee) F, H - reddish brown, E - hazel.  Daughter of Maryah and Clayven (both D), sister of Kela, Maat (D), and Morli (D); cousin of Vyth; R mate of Amleth (D); mother of Doji (D) and Jaizarik; lovemate of Byern (Fu), mother of Dis out of Recognition. Weak and erratic sender. Linguist, with a good ear and an excellent memory for sounds; good mimic. Made an intensive study of the Mraal language and also developed a notation system for spoken sounds. Turned against Tyaar and the Tower by the punishment of Byern/Forge, Cuendee was recruited for Twillor's escape by Tanyel. She was with him on his bird when he was shot down and is presumed to have died. Known to the Mraal as the Speaker (of Tongues).
Fourth Millennium: It is revealed that Cuendee is not dead, but since shortly after the escape has been living with a nomadic band of humans, the Shigyeveth (and studying their language, what else?). She remains with her adopted people but keeps in contact with (and sometimes visits) both the Tower and New Hope. Clearence: Margaret Dean

Gyaen : (gy-ay-en) M, H - wheaten blond, E - blue. Declared hawkrider.  Deceased. Son of Valkirah and Serroi (both D), elder brother of Reevirah; R mate of Zareth (Fu), father of Ayla and (presumably) Malra. Glider, bondhawk unknown. One of the most serious and cautious of the hawkriders; methodical and persistent to the point of stubbornness, he found the orderly routine of patrols and Declared life meaningful and gratifying. Continually strove for self-improvement. Died in strangleweed before Malra's birth. Clearence: Tower NPC

Heartseeker : (like you'd expect) M, H - dark brown, E - dark brown. Outsider; one of the companions of Piet, Lord Tyaar's nephew, briefly resident in the Tower in the spring of TWR 1087. Impulsive, warmhearted, romantic, had the brashness of youth and the cocky aggressiveness of a Short Person. Lover of beauty, appreciator of the arts. Uninhibited, friendly, liked a good time. Attractive to the opposite sex and liked to flirt; carried on flirtations with both Doleera and Kiriel while in the Tower. Involved in Twillor's escape; he and his companions were never found.
Fourth Millennium: Heartseeker reappears and settles in New Hope with Piet and his other two soulbrothers. Clearence: Margaret Dean

Jachin : (zhaw-keen) F, H - blond, E - brown. Declared hawkrider. Deceased. Daughter of Orsah and Colin (both D), sister of Jilleen and Cort; R mate of Attai (Ms), mother of Rhesa, Chimreh, and Iys (all by different fathers). Glider. Weaver, embroiderer, designer; hunter and warrior as demanded by Declared position. Originally a quiet person, she became more physical, outspoken, and moody after Attai left the Tower.  Killed by one of the escapees during Twillor's escape in TWR 1087. Clearence: Julie R. Mohilo

Lake : (like you'd expect) F, H - white, E - pink with coral pupils.  Outsider. Antihealer. Given to Tyaar in a near-catatonic state in TWR 1118; for reasons of his own Tyaar healed her to awareness but not sanity upon discovering her healer's Talent. Sociopathic, intelligent, devious, arrogant, a dangerous adversary. None understood Tyaar's taking her as a lovemate; he offered her a lifemating, but she turned it down and left the Tower in TWR 1123, desiring to search for "an empire of her own." Known to the Mraal as the White Spirit.
Fourth Millennium: Healed and sane, living at Great Water Holt (where she is known as Dove), she eludes capture by the Torcs in TWR 1178, but voluntarily re-enters the Tower in the guise of Lake in order to rescue her tribefolk (including her R lifemate, Raventongue). She succeeds, but is forced to mortally wound Tyaar in the process. She returns again during the Crisis in TWR 1179 to carry out Tyaar's last wish that she free the Functionals. Afterwards, Dove (along with her lifemate and their soulmates Seahawk and Feather) relocates to New Hope. Clearence: Ree Moorhead Pruehs

Liera : (lee-air-ah) F, H - black, E - green. Deceased. Daughter of Ranay and Irralev (both D), sister of Evanda and Amleth (D); R lifemate of Beliel, mother of Tegwar (Ms), Cylan, and Piri. Healer. Dancer, singer, embroiderer, patron of the arts. Gentle, fragile, and shy, feminine and charming; blissfully content to stand in Beliel's shadow. Tended to overdo anything requiring emotional commitment, terribly sentimental, but rather lacking in drive; never overcame her essential timidity. Difficult to excite to violent reaction; walked through life wearing rose-colored spectacles. Subtly witty and an excellent practical joker. Died in TWR 115; believed to have drowned in the bath, actually murdered by Beliel. Clearence: Kathy Coleman

Longshanks : (like you'd expect) M, H - dark brown, E - brown. Outsider; one of the companions of Piet, Lord Tyaar's nephew, briefly resident in the Tower in the spring of TWR 1087. Responsible, practical, and levelheaded, independent though not a loner, serious with a deadpan sense of humor. Had a strong sense of fairness and a hatred of seeing anyone or anything caged. Loved Piet deeply, almost as a son; very protective of him. Involved in Twillor's escape; he and his companions were never found.
Fourth Millennium: Longshanks reappears and settles at New Hope along with Piet and his other two soulbrothers. Clearence: Margaret Dean

Lyris : (ly-riss) M, H - butter blond, E - dark green. Deceased. Elder brother of Doreel and Crystel; R mate of Silara, father of Doleera. Latent treeshaper. Woodworker, herbalist, beekeeper. Not one to be overawed by status or ability. Passionate about his craft, in his own way, but it didn't rule his life. Loved his lifemate and daughter dearly, troubled by the friction between them. Sensitive and quiet, had a knack of seeing beneath words to feelings. Perished during Twillor's escape in TWR 1087. Clearence: Melissa Van Houten

Meroe : (mair-oh-ay) F, H - silver white, E - green. Deceased. R mate of Khepri, mother of Beliel, Olvirn (D), Serggyon (Fu), and Kiriel. Soulsister of Ahrien. Huntress and warrior, patron of the arts, athlete. Catlike, sensual, quietly vain; capable of deep loyalties to individuals but not of verbalizing her attachments. Valued independence and tended to kick her children out of the nest early; Kiriel was a partial exception. Also made a "pet" of her granddaughter Piri. Perished during the !Nekweth (Outsider human) invasion in TWR 10. Known to the Mraal as the Little Moon Spirit. Clearence: Liz Roth

Nyessti (aka Door): (nyess-tee) F, H - deep chestnut brown, E - ice blue. R mate of Serggyon (Fu), mother of Havrin (Fu), Zareth (Fu), Adaarah and Basile (the latter two out of Recognition). Formerly Functional, now deceased. Rockshaper. Formerly stationed at the back entrance to the Tower. Partly awakened by Lake one day, she realized what had happened to her and, horrified, managed to move far enough to fall from her perch and kill herself. In life sleek, clever, sensual, witty, egotistical, arrogant and vain. A sublime hostess, organized some of the most successful parties in Tower memory. Clearence:

Piet (aka Halfwise): (pyet) M, H - sandy brown, E - brown. Son of Lord Meiron and Lady Periel of the Hidden Valley (both D); half-brother (and soulbrother) of Mikail. Arrived in the Tower in the spring of TWR 1087 with three Outsider companions, resident in the Tower for a brief time.  Possessed of a simple, innocent, childlike nature. Sometimes seemed to "know" things without knowing why; other times could be exasperatingly dense. Very open and trusting of others. Involved in Twillor's escape; he and his companions were never found. Known to the Mraal as the Lovebringer.
Fourth Millennium: Piet returns to the Tower in TWR 1179 along with Mikail, is captured and imprisoned as a "traitor"; these events are the (partial) cause of the overthrow of Beliel and the eventual foundation of New Hope. Piet and his three soulbrothers relocate to New Hope and settle there; he does a good deal of growing up emotionally and eventually lovemates with Rahirah. Clearence: Margaret Dean

Sarafel : (sair-ah-fel) F, H - pale gold blond, E - sky blue. Deceased. Daughter of Ceyte and Synf (D), adopted daughter of Jand; R mate of Byern (Fu), mother of Tariana and Dalesian. First child born in the Tower.  Healer. Musician/singer, liked dancing, sewing. Sweet, kind, friendly, helpful, caring; a bit of an airhead. Could occasionally be very perceptive and discerning. Very nice, but not a pushover. Died during the Third Millennium when a balcony she was stanging on collapsed.  It is fairly certain that Beliel arranged an "accident" for her at Tyaar's behest. Clearence: Gene Breshears

Shaihr : (shay-EER) F, H - black with deep red highlights, E - chestnut brown. Missing, presumed dead. Sister of Silara and Iamoriel, half-sister of Nez; R mate of Daemor (D), mother of Ceyte and Spago. Hunter, weapons expert, fencer, designer; played lute and gitar; painter, excellent actress. High-spirited and proud, fiercely independent, open and honest with her affections. Given to outdoor activities in the first two millennia, she withdrew into gentler artistic pursuits after the !Nekweth invasion, her only social outlet being acting. Recruited for Twillor's escape by both Nez and Silara, she was on Silara's hawk when it was shot down and is presumed to have died.
Fourth Millennium: Clearence: Kathy R. Coleman

Synf: (sinf) M, H - chocolate brown, E - blue. Deceased. Brother of Geibryl and Xylene, R mate of Ceyte, father of Sarafel; former lovemate of Jand. Minor healer. Extraverted and egotistical, loved to tease people and flirted with everyone (in a predatory sort of way). Skilled jeweler; enjoyed a good party. Became angry when he wasn't chosen as a member of the Declared. Waged a running battle of embarrassments and humiliations with Jand. Vanished from the Tower, rather mysteriously, in TWR 501. Clearence: Gene Breshears

Lady Tascha: (tah-shah) F, H - red, E - green. Missing; fate unknown. Sister of Wyren (D), Clayven (D), and Avensyn; R lifemate of Tyaar, mother of Wisprian (D). Skilled healer. A powerful guiding factor in the shaping of the Tower, very much in love with her lifemate. Quiet of voice.  Descended into madness and left the Tower shortly after the death of her daughter.
Fourth Millennium: After finally being captured and healed in mind at Wolfgang in TWR 1178, Tascha goes on to have an astral showdown with Tyaar, heal him, and depart for the Palace with him. Clearence: Terrie Smith

Taywar : (tay-wahr) M, H - brown, E - dark grey. Deceased. Former Declared. Younger brother of Vayree; R lifemate of Reevirah, father of Vaynyar and Rahirah. Practical, solid, and unimaginative, devoted to his lifemate, his lord, and his tribe. Honest and unsubtle, incapable of intrigue and an easy mark for those who knew what buttons to push. Not stupid, but not an intellectual light; honorable and decent overall, but extremely stubborn. When Reevirah finally got him to see what had gone wrong with Tyaar, Taywar was outraged; he reasoned that since Tyaar could not now be healed, he must be killed. He was prepared to do this himself, secretly, but made the mistake of sounding out various friends about their opinions of Tyaar's sanity. Rahirah (at Vaynyar's instigation) found what he was up to and told Tyaar; at his trial, Taywar committed suicide. Clearence:

Tegwar : (teg-wahr) M, H - black, E - green. Missing, fate unknown. Son of Liera (D) and Beliel, elder brother of Cylan and Piri; R mate of Felimath, father of Kii. Powerful rockshaper; almost as good as Beliel, privately considered himself better. More an engineer than an artist; designed the Tower's plumbing system. Former hunter/ranger; gourmet cook, decent musician. Never got along well with Beliel; close to his grandfather Khepri. Suspicious of the latter's going Functional as well as of his mother's death. Could never understand other Tower elves' paranoia about the Outside. One day in TWR 117 he simply shaped himself a tunnel and walked off into the sunset, never to return.
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