wearing a tabard embroidered with two blue ships over her iron mail.
Her personal history is defined b... undr]]. Together, they formed an "ideal team" for over a decade, utilising Helga’s unique ability to nav... te field agent were earned during these years of covert stabilisation across the continent of [[:skyss:p... lic standing while grieving Oddmundr, but the discovery of her biological daughter remained a point of e
ars:rojden|Rojden]] with the secure transport and oversight of high-value assets, including [[:skyss:cha... Jerre and Javier. During the siege of Beretha, he oversaw the heroes’ movement to the forward infantry l... ity.
Although he maintained a position with the covering force during the heroes' night-time parley wit... urn to the army headquarters. He was last seen recovering at a wayside inn after a period of intense act
The primary role of the Clerk of the Privy is to oversee the day-to-day administration of the Skyssian ... he [[:skyss:chars:electors|Council of Electors]] governs broad constitutional matters, the Clerk manages... egarding domestic legal trends).
* **Diplomatic Oversight:** Ensuring that ceremonial protocols and di... s one of the few individuals with a comprehensive overview of the kingdom's entire administrative appara
Arald functions as a central antagonist and deep-cover operative within the narrative of 774 AM. His pro... cacy and ruthlessness of the intelligence network overseen by the renegade [[:skyss:chars:rojden|Rojden]... possesses an artistic talent, which he uses as a cover for his reconnaissance work, often seen sketching... Lady Helga Trollslayer]]: The Second Sea Lord who oversaw his transport and the response to his escape a
a thick tome hand-bound with sturdy string. Its covers are constructed from stiffened leather that has ... deeds" of its subjects. Registration is strictly governed by the concentration of divine blood; individu... ncestry are automatically recorded upon their discovery. New pages are added to the collection continuou... ing subjects, his history is said to stretch back over a thousand years to before the founding of [[:sky
that reality is the creation of an insane prime mover. Consequently, understanding the true nature of a... ess is intended to grant the practitioner mastery over themselves and, by extension, the illusory world.... nning and preparation prevents poor performance" governs the administrative and strategic industry of th... iate of the faith can safely approach the temple; over the years, the bodies of numerous prospectors hav
icials who hold the sole authority to choose the sovereign of the [[:skyss:places:skyss|Kingdom of Skyss... land. The intent was to ensure a system of good government where the King serves as a senior arbiter ch... the pleasure of the Electors, who can remove the sovereign via a vote of no confidence at any time they ... Electors (four or more) will remove the sitting sovereign, as Kings are deemed to serve at the pleasure
n]], the oldest living Hero, is recorded as being over 900 years old, while [[:skyss:chars:alfarinn]] is over five centuries old. Furthermore, Heroes are gener... astened with string, featuring stiffened leather covers that date back four hundred years to the era whe... ct only to the Hero’s imaginative clarity and the overall strength of their bloodline. [[:skyss:chars:sk
ministrative body responsible for the day-to-day governance and executive oversight of the [[:skyss:places:skyss|Kingdom of Skyss]]. Composed of senior civil ... gemony.
* **Exchequer and Treasury:** Financial oversight and the management of the royal archives are... hirfinn|King Thirfinn]]: The elective monarch who oversees the council.
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* [[:skyss:p
f Battles" due to the numerous white tally marks covering his plain black shield. His battle gear is pla... of both [[Yngvild]] and [[Noren]]. His current lover is [[helga_red|Helga the Red]] and they share a r... and the young heroes to the capital. He currently oversees a long-term plan to elevate [[:skyss:chars:he... * [[:skyss:chars:helga_red|Helga the Red]]: His lover and co-leader of the Straven community.
* [[:sk
kyss:places:bot|Board of Trade]] tasked with the covert stabilisation of international commerce. Operati... y and devious," prioritising the "ruse de guerre" overovert military engagement.
Agents are authorised to "clear obstacles" using a spectrum of interventio... ions of Heroes continue to struggle for influence over the department's formidable resources.
In active
longevity and strategic brilliance. Despite being over two centuries old, he maintains a vigorous, athle... e mastered the art of the //ruse de guerre// and covert stabilisation, which he eventually subverted for... unding enemies and causing political capitulation over tactical battlefield skirmishes.
To manage his ... use of tainted wine to bypass her divine control over her own fertility. This resulted in the birth of
oes|Heroic]] class; he is a man whose loyalty is governed by contracts and honour rather than ideology. ... timized for the physical demands of long-distance overland travel and the quick reflexes required of a r... rbs and medicinals, used to "open the way" for recovery in accordance with Freki’s healing affinity.
*... ce for the mercantile stability of the Electorate over the visceral violence of the northern fjords. He
(reigned 700–739) and the mother of the current sovereign, [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_ranald5|Alasda... m the southern throne. Due to her youth, she was governed by a council of regents that included [[:skyss... Ealasaid Riata]], acted as the Queen's matron and oversaw her welfare.
Early in her reign, she made a s... dulthood, Caoimhe's rule became increasingly controversial:
* The Skyssian Merchant: She became enamou
s wounded early in the battle, but appeared to recover, however the Suibhne companies were overwhelmed just before the Murchadh's were routed.
* [[:skyss:c... rchadh infantry on the Queen's behalf, though the overall battle ended in disarray for both sides follow... as Baxter]]: An able commander who has served for over five decades but appears much younger; he was rec
