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
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
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
(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
angerous backwater. By creating a system of good government where the King serves as a senior arbiter ra... e pages are ancient, while the stiffened leather covers date back four centuries to when the records wer... the use of their divine blood. This instruction covers the three primary types of divine abilities:
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ated island of [[:skyss:places:straven]], his discovery as a [[:skyss:godbloods|Hero]] of divine lineage... s:pantheon:malfin]] to sever Rojden's mental hold over him.
==== Relationships ====
=== People ===
*... ]
* **Sister:** [[:skyss:chars:alfinna]]
* **Lover/Betrothed:** [[:skyss:chars:yngvild]]
* **Guard
the role of divine-blooded individuals in mortal governance escalated into a three-way civil war charact... The conflict emerged from a profound disagreement over whether those with divine ancestry should activel... hold office but would be subject to strict legal oversight and mandatory term limits to prevent the est
nd she can look like anything she can imagine and over the course of the story she takes several forms, ... . It's a slightly curved rectangular shield that covers knees to shoulder featuring a red field with an ... ars:helga_the_red]] were her parents, only to discover her true heritage upon her arrival in [[:skyss:pl
as a population of about 6,000 and is a ready stopover and resting place for those venturing from the in... ivities, there are villages every couple of miles over most of the coastal areas and up the river Ard until the mountains proper. Overall there are about 50,000 people in Ardmor.
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The offering and receiving of hospitality are governed by strict protocols to ensure the safety and d... the household for any food or drink consumed and cover any damages incurred as if they were the primary ... pursuers, nor should they actively hand the guest over. The proper etiquette is for the host to insist t
, dedicated exclusively to the protection of the Sovereign, the Queen, and the Royal Heir. The unit is c... ding the duty of "warming up mistresses" for the Sovereign.
When not on active watch, the guardsmen eng... rs:daels:alasdair_ranald5|King Alasdair V]]: The Sovereign to whom the Guard is sworn.
* [[:skyss:char
true form she is a slightly built woman a little over five foot tall. Her green eyes sparkle mischievou... Sunward Continent and took a local shaman as her lover while she learnt their secrets.
* [[Dagmar_A
