Main Characters

Torin - First appearance, chapter 1

Torin is a fifteen-year-old whitetailed deer satyr who set himself, unprepared, on a quest to supposedly rescue his sister whom he justly believes to be a captive of South Kirsaians. Though his journey begins haphazardly with an encounter with a centaur archer (and only gets more eventful from there), there is nothing to excuse his slowness in delivering Cael from her captors. Perhaps Torin is after a more self-serving goal, fueled by his irrational desire to be like his late brother. Torin still attempts to contact Raenlin through prayer or meditation, which hasn't seemed to work.

Faustulus - First appearance, ?

More to come.

Secondary Characters

Silvermane - First appearance, chapter 1

Silvermane, commonly called "Sil" for conveniency's sake, is a large draft-race centaur who serves as a bowman/guard in his tribe. He tends not to think things through all the time, which proves to be one of his most terrible flaws. Additionally, though his intentions are good, he often lets his own fears and prejudices cloud his judgment.

Raenlin - First appearance, chapter 2 (flashback)

Raenlin was the brother of Torin, his elder by six years. He died in the Second Battle of Goldenclaw against a seemingly unstoppable army of common humans, referred to disparagingly as "vampires". His death pushed Torin into believing that either the Gods don't exist, or they don't care about their people. In life, Raenlin was a kind and caring brother... if quite a reckless one.

Aisling - First appearance, chapter 3

Aisling is an odd satyr doe who appears in Torin's dreams from time to time. Despite not knowing who she is when he's awake, Torin feels as though he knows Aisling quite well... or has known her, or maybe will know her. This doesn't mean he trusts her, or that he doesn't get peeved with her easily. He feels like she's trying to push him out of his comfort zone, but he doesn't understand how she's doing it.

Minor Characters

Brunis and Katene - First appearance, chapter 2 (flashback)

Brunis and Katene are Torin's father and mother. Brunis is more often than not calm and composed, an experienced (former) general expected to maintain reasonable reserve. His mate, Katene, is snarky enough for the both of them. She is a high-ranking healer, but a rather abrasive one, who talks most of the time and makes bets with other medics.
Katene takes very little personally but will go to all lengths necessary to protect her children. Brunis comes across as quite lukewarm to everything, though he's always up for some sparring - whether with a weapon, his magic, or his one remaining antler.

Wildblood - First appearance, chapter 4

Wildblood is a young centauress with a quick temper. She's very vocal about things that concern or irritate her, especially if it involves either her laid-back brother Goldfoot or her mate Silvermane. She's quite good at leathercraft and arrow-making, which she supposedly learned from her merchant mother.