known by the more traditionalist term **[[:skyss:chars:godbloods|Godbloods]]**, are individuals who poss... 1/8th) are eligible for inclusion in the [[:skyss:chars:book_of_heroes|Book of Heroes]]. Currently, there... s for several decades or even centuries. [[:skyss:chars:old_bjorn]], the oldest living Hero, is recorded as being over 900 years old, while [[:skyss:chars:alfarinn]] is over five centuries old. Furthermor
===== The Suibhnes =====
{{ :skyss:chars:daels:suibhne_shield_v01.png?400|}}The [[:skyss:chars:daels:suibhne|Suibhne]] (pronounced //Sweeney//, m... ealogy =====
The current and 7th Earl is [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_suibhne|Alasdair Suibhne]]. The fa... h Earl, who had a long relationship with [[:skyss:chars:amma_alfarinnsdottir|Amma Alfarinnsdottir]], a bl
===== The Murchadhs =====
{{ :skyss:chars:daels:murchadh.png?400|}}The Murchadhs are Earls of Earls of [[... Titles ====
The current and 7th Earl is [[:skyss:chars:daels:diarmad_murchadh|Diarmid Murchadh]]. He suc... ears old and married to his second wife, [[:skyss:chars:daels:senga_riata|Senga Riata]] (19), with whom h... Diarmid (11), from his first marriage to [[:skyss:chars:daels:niamh_sioltach|Niamh Sioltach]], who died i
our shields from their older lines.
^ [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_ranald|Ranald]], Grand Dukes of Reoch & Kings of Dael Riata ^ [[:skyss:chars:daels:gilranald|Gilranald]], Earls of Norpen ^ [[:skyss:chars:daels:ahearn|Ahearn]], Earls of Suddal ^ [[:skyss:chars:daels:giluilleam|Giluilleam]], Earls of Dalry ^
[[:skyss:fierce|Fierce]]. As a renegade [[:skyss:chars:heroes|Hero]] of Skyssian origin, he functions as... the biological father of the protagonist [[:skyss:chars:noren]], and his obsession with securing a loyal ... jden is the son of the legendary warrior [[:skyss:chars:noren_the_elder|Noren the Elder]] and the royal advisor [[:skyss:chars:magnhildr|Magnhildr]]. Descended from [[:skyss:pa
| Year of Birth (Age) ^
| Female | Yes | [[:skyss:chars:yngvild|Yngvild]] | Guard / Warder | Mature | Unk... ensive magical specialist and warder for [[:skyss:chars:yngvild|Yngvild]]’s specialised hunting party. He... ents the high-stakes consequences of the [[:skyss:chars:schism|Great Schism]], embodying the trauma and p... g retribution for her actions during the [[:skyss:chars:schism|Great Schism]], she is intensely reclusive
esources, providing essential support to [[:skyss:chars:king_thirfinn|King Thirfinn]]. While the [[:skyss:chars:electors|Council of Electors]] handles broad cons... he sessions are typically chaired by the [[:skyss:chars:offices:clerk_of_the_privy|Clerk of the Privy]], ... **Judicial Record-Keeping:** Through the [[:skyss:chars:offices:keeper_of_the_rolls|Keeper of the Rolls]]
====== Yngvild Helgasdotir ======
{{ :skyss:chars:yngvild_shield.png?400|}}Yngvild is also known as Yngvi... aracter for Fierce. She was adopted into [[:skyss:chars:old_bjorn]]'s household on [[:skyss:places:straven]]. Her biological parents were [[:skyss:chars:lady_helga]] and [[:skyss:chars:oddmundr]]. Oddmundr weilded [[:skyss:chars:jafnadr]] before Yngvild was
atic foresight regarding the fate of the [[:skyss:chars:heroes|Heroes]] and the political stability of th... horical roadmap for the conflict between [[:skyss:chars:rojden|Rojden]] and the [[:skyss:chars:resolutions|Department of Resolutions]]. It specifically foretell... text of the prophecy as recorded in the [[:skyss:chars:book_of_heroes|Book of Heroes]] is as follows:
ealogical and historical registry of the [[:skyss:chars:heroes|Heroic]] class on the [[:skyss:places:osni... ction of the book is the preservation of [[:skyss:chars:heroes|Heroic]] legacies, including both the "dee... new lineages are identified through the [[:skyss:chars:resolutions|Department of Resolutions]].
==== S... in [[:skyss:places:kronstadt]]; with the [[:skyss:chars:Lord_of_the_Isles]]; and the [[:skyss:places:bot]
icant degree of divine lineage, known as [[:skyss:chars:heroes]]. Founded approximately 800 years ago, th... nstitutional function as one of the nine [[:skyss:chars:electors|Electors of Skyss]].
==== Description =... se ===
The College was instituted by the [[:skyss:chars:heroes|Heroes]] of antiquity with the explicit ob... divine abilities, several copies of the [[:skyss:chars:book_of_heroes|Book of Heroes]] are maintained in
dom of Skyss]] who is sworn by a magical [[:skyss:chars:geas|geas]] to uphold the laws of the realm and m... crupulous fairness and the resolution of [[:skyss:chars:blood_price|blood prices]].
===== Description ==... als into crown service through a magical [[:skyss:chars:geas|geas]].
* Impose fines or requirements for... ion. This is achieved through the use of [[:skyss:chars:words|Words of Power]] and an intense focus on th
[:skyss:places:skyss|Kingdom of Skyss]] | [[skyss:chars:kings_justice|King's Justice]] / [[:skyss:places:... :fierce]]//, as the biological father of [[:skyss:chars:yngvild|Yngvild the Fierce]] and the penultimate wielder of the sentient sword [[:skyss:chars:jafnadr|Jafnadr]]. His memories with Jafnadr help... al context for the current conflict with [[:skyss:chars:rojden|Rojden]], acting as a "missing link" in th
e Regency Council (supporting the infant [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_ranald5|King Alasdair V]]) and the... yalist coalition (supporting the deposed [[:skyss:chars:daels:caoimhe_ranald|Queen Caoimhe]]).
===== Ori... alition of powerful nobles—primarily the [[:skyss:chars:daels:murchadh|Murchadh]], [[:skyss:chars:daels:alpin|Alpin]], and [[:skyss:chars:daels:aonghus|Aonghus]
political and social faction within the [[:skyss:chars:heroes|Heroic]] community of the [[:skyss:places:... . Emerging as a significant power during [[:skyss:chars:schism|The Great Schism]], the faction advocated ... extended lifespan and inherent wisdom of [[:skyss:chars:heroes|Heroes]] made them the only suitable arbit... cultural transition in Skyss. While the [[:skyss:chars:college_of_heroes|College of Heroes]] sought to m
