Generally regarded as Realmgard's finest playwright in recent generations, Sandford Whitehead was won the patronage of many of the royals and nobles of the continent. His reputation as a tragedian whose works inevitably end with everyone dying is somewhat unfair — he has also written several comedies where everyone dies.
An amateur scholar, Alfstan was written a number books and dabbling in writing plays, along with several books of Magicology, two political treatises a biography of the famous wizard Brorvonius, and a well-regarded book of jam recipes.
Aldéric is the Gallicantien King with the best diplomatic relationship with Middelmere in more than one hundred and fifty years.
Perhaps the most famous woman in Realmgard, the reigning Duchess of Tanith is respected by the other rulers of Realmgard and venerated as the living incarnation of the patron goddess of Tanith.
That the current Prince of Porthaven is a woman passes largely without comment. It is generally understand that the word derives from the Ancient Elven title Princeps, which simply means "leader" and is gender-neutral. Prince Johanna is the fifth female Prince to rule the city of Porthaven.
The Little Empress demands a libation of cheese.
Sauvaherra is a demigod hero, a wanderer who sings magic songs. Tulva is a fairly minor local deity, the daughter of the goddess residing on Mount Goldhorn
Lumiviittaa is associated with polar bears and is invariably depicted as clad in a cloak of polar bear fur. Indeed, his name means “Snow Cloak” and is universally said to come from his snow-white clothing.
Aurorean folklore and songs depicted Meren-Keihas as not easily angered, but terrible in his wrath when finally pushed to the point of retribution.
"Let us clasp our hands together, let us form a circle, Let us dance together, til Nainen’s lamp is lighted, Til all the stars are shining and the moon is brightly kindled."
