https://full-moon.info/ 2026-04-07T11:10:46+00:00 https://full-moon.info/ https://full-moon.info/lib/exe/fetch.php/wiki/dokuwiki-128.png text/html 2024-03-31T21:06:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/characters Characters This is a list of some of the characters that I have created to include in Yngvild & Noren. Primary Characters * Yngvild Helgasdotir - the (unreliable) narrator of the story * Noren - the title character * Old Bjorn - the mentor & leader of the fishing village of text/html 2026-03-20T21:06:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/kronstadt Kronstadt Summary Kronstadt is the primate city of the Kingdom of Skyss and the undisputed nerve centre of global maritime commerce on the continent of osnines. Situated at the foot of a mountain that grows directly out of the sea, the city is positioned where two major fjords converge, creating a strategic hub for the kingdom's naval and mercantile operations. With an urban population of approximately 250,000, it functions as the world's primary text/html 2026-03-20T18:55:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/skyss Kingdom of Skyss Summary The Kingdom of Skyss is the pre-eminent maritime hegemon of the continent of osnines, exercising near-total dominance over global commerce through its administrative apparatus and naval superiority. Centred upon the primate city of text/html 2026-03-20T20:01:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/resolutions Department of Resolutions Summary The Department of Resolutions is a clandestine, highly specialised wing of the Board of Trade tasked with the covert stabilisation of international commerce. Operating under a veil of strict secrecy and “plausible deniability, text/html 2026-03-22T17:52:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/daelriata Grand Duchy of Dael Riata Dael Riata is a poor land sandwiched between mountains to its North and East, and the Sea on the West. To the south sits the related but way more prosperous Kingdom of Bernicia. Riven by centuries of internecine warfare between tribes with a culture of raiding and blood feuds the Daels are impoverished. Many of their towns (all of the successful ones) are fortified, and fortlets and castles abound between the hills and lakes. The capital is text/html 2026-03-22T17:58:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/dalreoch/university University of Dalreoch Summary The University of Dalreoch is the oldest educational establishment in Dael Riata, possessing a history that pre-dates the formation of the Kingdom itself. While it is now a sprawling centre for advanced research, it began as a modest institution teaching divinity, text/html 2026-03-18T18:04:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/dalreoch Dalreoch Dalreoch is the capital city of Dael Riata and serves as the seat of the Ranald dynasty. It is the largest city in the realm, with a population estimated at over 25,000 residents. Situated on the River Reoch, the city is a vital hub for a flourishing trade network that connects the Kingdom with text/html 2026-03-22T17:56:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/education Education in Dael Riata Summary Education holds a profound cultural value in Dael Riata, spanning from widespread foundational literacy among the common folk to advanced scholarly research within its three major universities. The kingdom's educational tradition emphasises both spiritual divinity and the pragmatic application of knowledge in engineering and statecraft. text/html 2026-04-06T21:00:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/book_of_heroes Book of Heroes Summary The Book of Heroes is the official genealogical and historical registry of the Heroic class on the Continent of Osnines, mandated to record the lineage and deeds of every individual possessing at least one-eighth divine ancestry. It serves as a vital instrument of statecraft and strategic planning, ensuring that the movements and capabilities of those with divine blood are formalised and tracked across generations. text/html 2026-03-20T19:36:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/heroes Heroes Summary In the world of Skyss and the wider continent of osnines, Heroes, also known by the more traditionalist term Godbloods, are individuals who possess a measurable degree of divine lineage. They are the descendants of the Nine Gods and Goddesses of the Skyssian text/html 2026-04-02T13:00:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/jafnadr Jafnadr the Sword Jafnadr is a famous sword, blessed by the Goddess Malfin - Goddess of the Darkness. The name, in translation, means both equality and justice. It was made for Jafnadr, the daughter of Malfin - Goddess of the Darkness and fafnir by Frijdodr. Appearance Like a slice of darkness. It is completely black, and the blade absorbs light, apart from a round matt white stone on the pommel. It can also disguise itself when asked to so that people don’t notice it (it still looks like a s… text/html 2016-11-25T11:20:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/other/jafnadr Jafnadr the Sword Jafnadr is a famous sword, blessed by the Goddess Malfin - Goddess of the Darkness. The name, in translation, means both equality and justice. It was made for Jafnadr, the daughter of Malfin - Goddess of the Darkness and fafnir by Frijdodr. Appearance Like a slice of darkness. It is completely black, and the blade absorbs light, apart from a round matt white stone on the pommel. It can also disguise itself when asked to so that people don’t notice it (it still looks like a s… text/html 2026-03-25T17:41:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/pantheon/daelian The Old Gods of Dael Riata Summary The spiritual landscape of the Grand Duchy of Dael Riata is defined by a transition from primal, animistic tribal worship to a more structured pantheon influenced by the Nine Gods of Skyss. Given that Dael Riatan culture is rooted in tribal raiding, seafaring, and bloodfeuds—reminiscent of the ancient Picts—their text/html 2026-03-13T17:09:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/berenicia Kingdom of Berenicia The Kingdom of Berenicia is a prosperous northern realm situated on the continent of Osnines. It is characterized by its high degree of organisation, a thriving economy based on wool and iron exports, and a complex social hierarchy of powerful Dukes and Earls. It sits immediately south of the related but significantly more impoverished text/html 2026-03-16T06:41:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/caer_suibhne Caer Suibhne Caer Suibhne is the ancestral seat of the Suibhne family, the Earls of Douglas. Situated within the mainland of Dael Riata, it is historically regarded as neutral ground suitable for high-level noble negotiations. Stories Caer Suibhne is in the story “The King's Peace” text/html 2026-04-03T13:20:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/straven Straven Straven is a tiny settlement on an island about three or four square miles located off the west coast of Heimdal (Skyss). Only a little of the island is cultivated, most of it is woodland or rough grazing for the sheep that the community keeps for their wool and milk. Characterised by its extreme northern latitude of 63.5 N, the community is defined by its isolation, self-sufficiency, and adherence to the traditional ways of the North. It serves as the childhood home of text/html 2026-03-18T17:55:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/life_guard King's Life Guard Summary The King's Life Guard is the premier elite military unit of Dael Riata, dedicated exclusively to the protection of the Sovereign, the Queen, and the Royal Heir. The unit is composed of battle-hardened veterans and is currently commanded by text/html 2026-03-22T17:41:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/dalmuir/university University of Dalmuir Summary The University of Dalmuir is the third major university of the Kingdom, located in the port city of Dalmuir. Founded by the first Earl of Dalmuir, it is uniquely focused on the practical application of knowledge, particularly in fields relating to the sea and industry. text/html 2026-04-02T12:29:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/welcome Skyss - Story Background This started a web version of the notebook with the background to my fantasy novel Fierce (released 1 May 2024). You can read the first chapter on my blog 'Fierce Ch.1 - Straven', which is a medium-level fantasy story with relatable female lead and a dash of romance set in a world of my own creation. It's influenced by everything I've ever read, and loosely based on a Norse 10th/11th century blending with some ancient Roman, although the ships are more like 15th/16th ce… text/html 2026-03-20T19:33:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/college_of_heroes College of Heroes Summary The College of Heroes is a specialised institutional body within the Kingdom of Skyss comprised of individuals possessing a significant degree of divine lineage, known as Heroes. Founded approximately 800 years ago, the College was established to stabilize the region following an era of pervasive internecine warfare. It serves as the primary repository for heroic history and lineage, while simultaneously providing a critical constitutional function as one of the nine text/html 2026-03-20T19:20:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/electors Electors of Skyss Summary The Electors of Skyss are a council of nine high-ranking officials who hold the sole authority to choose the sovereign of the Kingdom of Skyss. Established approximately 800 years ago by the College of Heroes, the council was designed to stabilise the region and transition the culture from raiding to trading. The council ensures the kingdom remains a non-hereditary monarchy, where the King serves as a senior arbiter chosen for their ability to maintain peace and commo… text/html 2026-03-20T19:39:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/godbloods Godbloods Summary The Godbloods were a prominent political and social faction within the Heroic community of the Kingdom of Skyss. Emerging as a significant power during The Great Schism, the faction advocated for a meritocratic system where supreme public office was reserved exclusively for those of divine lineage. They were defined by their belief that the extended lifespan and inherent wisdom of text/html 2026-03-17T21:29:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/daels/archibald_ahearn Archibald Ahearn Archibald Ahearn is the 8th Earl of Suddal and the current head of the Horse Lords. Born in 738, he is recognised as the strongest supporter of King Alasdair V outside of the royal family. He is a seasoned political actor who served as a senior member of the nobility during the King's minority and played a role in the selection of the final regent. text/html 2026-03-17T20:24:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/alpin The Alpins The Alpins are Earls of Ardmor The ancestral home is Caer Alpin which is in the north of the mainland of Dael Riata. It lies on a rocky outcrop on the coast where the river Ard meets the inner sea. Titles The current (7th) Earl is Sean Alpin. text/html 2026-03-16T21:13:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/queen_s_war The Queen's War (754–755) The Queen's War, also known as the Dael Riatan Civil War, was a significant military conflict fought between the Regency Council (supporting the infant King Alasdair V) and the Loyalist coalition (supporting the deposed Queen Caoimhe). Origins and Strategic Context The conflict was triggered in 754 when a coalition of powerful nobles—primarily the text/html 2026-03-18T18:07:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/dalreoch/gallows_market Gallows Market Summary The Gallows Market is a large public square located at the eastern end of Gallows Street, just outside the inner bailey of Dalreoch. It serves as a dual-purpose space for both the city's commercial trade and the administration of royal justice through public executions and proclamations. text/html 2026-04-02T13:25:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/fierce Fierce Fierce is a Fantasy novel released on 1 May 2024. You can read the first chapter on my blog 'Fierce Ch.1 - Straven', which is a medium-level fantasy story with relatable female lead and a dash of romance set in a world of my own creation. It's influenced by everything I've ever read, and loosely based on a Norse 10th/11th century blending with some ancient Roman, although the ships are more like 15th/16th century. Skyss is the northern state the main characters come from, but there is a … text/html 2026-04-02T13:08:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/helga_trollslayer Helga Trollslayer Gender Female Hero Status Hero (46% Divinity) Allegiance Kingdom of Skyss Role Second Sea Lord / Future First Sea Lord Apparent Age 23 Year of Birth 634 AM (140 at 774 AM) Stories/Function Helga Trollslayer is a pivotal figure within the Skyssian naval and administrative hierarchy, serving as a bridge between the kingdom's divine heritage and its modern maritime dominance. As the biological mother of text/html 2026-03-20T20:10:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/rojden Rojden Gender Male Hero Status Hero Allegiance Kingdom of Cottalem (formerly Kingdom of Skyss) Role Antagonist / Ruler of Cottalem Apparent Age 35 Born 567 AM Stories/Function Rojden serves as the architect of geopolitical consolidation and the primary antagonist within the narrative of text/html 2026-03-20T19:43:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/schism The Great Schism Summary The Great Schism was a foundational ideological and physical conflict among the Heroes of the Kingdom of Skyss that occurred approximately eighty years before the current era (commencing c. 690 AM). What began as a binary debate regarding the role of divine-blooded individuals in mortal governance escalated into a three-way civil war characterised by clandestine assassinations, text/html 2026-03-20T19:48:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/silent_service Silent Service Summary The Silent Service is a historical and contemporary faction of Heroes within the Kingdom of Skyss that advocates for divine-blooded individuals to remain entirely separate from mortal governance. Emerging as a primary combatant during The Great Schism (c. 690–695 AM), the faction prioritises mortal autonomy, believing that Godbloods should act only as reclusive mentors or guardians from the shadows rather than active political leaders. text/html 2026-04-06T21:36:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/wall Wall Gender Hero Status Allegiance Role Apparent Age Year of Birth (Age) Fluid / Unknown Likely Hero or Adept Clewgists Philosopher / Guide 50s Unknown Wall is a high-level adept or emissary of the Clewgist faith, serving as a primary point of contact for Heroes seeking sanctuary or wisdom within the text/html 2026-04-02T13:05:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/yngvild Yngvild Helgasdotir Yngvild is also known as Yngvild the Fierce, and she's the title and POV character for Fierce. She was adopted into Old Bjorn's household on Straven. Her biological parents were lady_helga and oddmundr. Oddmundr weilded Jafnadr the Sword before Yngvild was born. Appearance Yngvild text/html 2026-04-06T21:25:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/pantheon/clewg Clewg Clewg, frequently referred to as His Holiness, is a primary deity within the druidic, though his worship is most intensely concentrated on the Continent of Osnines within the region of Affaraon. He is the god of Improvement, Spiritual Perfection, and Placement, presiding over the belief that every living soul has a specific, predestined place in the universe where they will find completion. Characterised by a profound secrecy and an affinity for the chestnut tree, Clewg represents the pur… text/html 2026-03-20T20:47:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/pantheon/kari Kari Gender Female Hero Status Goddess (100% Divinity) Allegiance The Nine Gods Role Goddess of the Sea and Wind Apparent Age Variable / Ageless Year of Birth Pre-history Stories/Function Kari serves as the primary metaphysical anchor for the maritime identity and economic hegemony of the text/html 2026-04-06T21:10:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/temple_estreham Temple of Clewg at Estreham Summary The Temple of Clewg is a white domed sanctuary located in the bowl-shaped valley of Estreham within the southern continent of Cottalem. It serves as the primary spiritual hub for the Clewgists, a religious sect dedicated to spiritual perfection and finding one’s specific place in the universe. The temple is famous for a potent anti-male curse and as the site where Yngvild broke an involuntary text/html 2023-11-19T12:46:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/alasdair_ranald Alasdair V, King of Dael Riata Alasdair Ranald is the King of Dael Riata, and the fifth of that name. His mother was the only child of Alasdair IV (reigned 700-739), and his father was a Skyssian merchant who spent some time in Dael Riata before escaping. Titles text/html 2026-03-17T20:11:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/alasdair_ranald5 Alasdair V, King of Dael Riata Alasdair Ranald is the King of Dael Riata, and the fifth of that name. His mother Queen Caoimhe was the only child of Alasdair IV (reigned 700-739), and his father was a Skyssian merchant who spent some time in Dael Riata before escaping. Titles text/html 2023-11-19T12:43:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/gilranald Bhaltair Gilranald Bhaltair Gilranald is the Earl of Norpen, and for some time regent of Dael Riata during the minority of his cousin Alasdair V, King of Dael Riata. He is also the Marquess of Righ, and swears fealty twice to the King. Bhaltair is the second cousin of Alasdair V, King of Dael Riata, descended from the second son of King Alasdair III. text/html 2026-03-17T20:44:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/gilruary The Gilruarys The Gilruarys are the Earls of Dalmuir and the premier shipbuilders of Dael Riata. As a cadet branch of the ancient Ruary dynasty, they provided vital legitimacy to House Ranald during the wars of independence. They are renowned for their technical expertise, applying academic principles from the University of Dalreoch to create vessels that are widely considered the finest and fastest in the known world. text/html 2026-03-15T17:03:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/hospitality Rules of Hospitality The rules of hospitality are a foundational pillar of civilised behaviour within the Grand Duchy of Dael Riata. These customary laws apply across all social strata, though the burden of generosity increases significantly for the nobility and those higher in the social hierarchy. text/html 2026-03-22T17:43:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/caer_riata/university University of Caer Riata Summary The University of Caer Riata is a prestigious institution of higher learning located in the ancient capital of Caer Riata. Founded by King Ruaridh III, it is highly regarded for its traditional approach to education, with a specific academic focus on the deep study of philosophies and divinity. text/html 2026-03-17T19:45:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/daels/king_s_keep King's Keep The King's Keep is the royal palace and primary seat of power for the Ranald Dynasty in the capital city of Dalreoch Situated on a hill and surrounded by the city proper, it serves as the residence for the Grand Duke of Reoch and King of Dael Riata. Architecture and Exterior text/html 2026-03-18T17:56:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/dalreoch/kings_keep King's Keep Summary The King's Keep is the royal palace and primary seat of power for King Alasdair V. Located upon a prominent hill in the capital city of Dalreoch, the keep serves as the administrative, ceremonial, and residential heart of the Kingdom of Dael Riata. Description text/html 2026-03-15T16:57:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/dalreoch/water_gate The Water Gate Inn The Water Gate is a bustling inn and boarding establishment located in the capital city of Dalreoch. It serves as a vital hub for visitors, traders, and noble entourages, particularly during major events like royal weddings. Stories They are in the story text/html 2022-11-17T19:52:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/alpin/iain735 Iain Alpin Iain Alpin (born 735) is the commander of the King's Life Guard. He has served in the Life Guard since he was 17, having first served Queen Caoimhe. Originally appointed because of his father’s connections he took the oath of service seriously and has refused to be swayed by political considerations. When his father deposed the Queen he took up arms against him. There were several battles in the civil war, and Iain Alpin was in all of them. He fought valiantly, and dsitinguished hi…