The World of UirThe Lands and People of the "Order of the Thorne" series========================================
The People of the Great Realm of Uir — Part 2========================================
Helena / Queen Helena - As beautiful as she is wise and clever, the Faerie Queen is much beloved by her subjects. Her love of the King's Challenge is rivaled only by her husband's, and she jumped at the chance to take part in this year's challenge. She is truly the King's match, equal, and muse. She is not only smart and cunning, but also compassionate, often protecting others before her own safety. Though she is said to be shy, Esmeralda has never known that to be true; they often chat when the Faerie Queen takes walks around her realm. {TKC}
Kunchen / Brother Kunchen - A Monk of the Order of the Thorne, this older Human (Danthian) was sent to Crann Naoimh by Grand Master Aoife herself. Since Choden's passing, the monastery there had remained vacant for some time. By the time Finn begins the King's Challenge, Kunchen has been in Crann Naoimh for a few months, busily repairing the monastery in the Eastern Section of Crann Naoimh.
In his youth, he played the strings and composed music with the ferocity of a man possessed. It was Kunchen who wrote the well-known song, "Blessings of Mead" — but every version of that song is actually a variation of his original composition, "The Truth in Mead." {TKC, BLK}
Patrick / Squire Patrick - A Squire of the Order of the Thorne, Patrick is paired with the Knight Brother Caradoc. After Brother Eoin fails to make contact with Grand Master Aoife, she instructs Sir Caradoc and Patrick to search for Brother Eoin in the Kingdom of Sunlight and discover the cause of the chaos there. However, upon exiting the cave entrance to the Kingdom of Sunlight, a vicious enemy captures Caradoc and injures Patrick, knocking him unconscious. Once Patrick regains consciousness, he grabs his Squire's Kit and Caradoc's fallen sword, vowing to rescue his Master... {FOF}
Pixies - Mischievous — some say annoying — winged creatures about the size of a small book. They are prone to playing pranks on everyone they meet, and are especially adept at theft for their own amusement. They currently live in a magical tree within a grove located north of the Opus Pond in the Faerie Realm. {TKC}
Quilhairn / King Quilhairn - Ruler of the Faerie Realm, the Faerie King is much beloved by his subjects: brave, strong, and wise. Once every ten years, the Faerie King devises a renowned contest of cunning and bravery. The prize is always one wish — whatever is within the King's power to grant — and the title of "Champion of the Faerie Realm." It was a tradition started by his great-great-grandfather as a way to instill vigilance, heroism, and service during times of peace, not only for the Faerie Realm but for all of Uir. Quilhairn's life energy is also the source of power for the magical Great Tree, which protects Crann Naoimh and the entire Faerie Realm. {TKC}
Red / Red Rose - Red and her friend, Snow White, are two of the seven competitors for the "King's Challenge"; together, these Eiukian magic users have made it their life's mission to help others — whether it's wanted or not. Because of their overzealous nature, they sometimes overlook the wishes of those whom they are "helping." {TKC, BLK}
Regent - A member of the Order of the Thorne, Regent was Arcturus's first commander around the time of his disappearance. Before disappearing for good, Arcturus wrote Regent a letter stating that it was time for his to return home to Avalon; discovered years later, this letter triggered a search for Arcturus's fabled homeland that continues to this day. {TKC}
Sinister / Lord Sinister - A powerful warlord and enemy of the Order, Sinister was rumored to be a great warlock as well. Over a century ago, while a student of the Order, he eventually went mad searching for Avalon — which he believe held the secret of Arcturus's great power. Promising a better world to come once Avalon was located, Sinister used his power, charm, and wit to gather an army of followers that rivaled the Order itself. Unfortunately, his search only brought strife and destruction across Uir as cities and villages were destroyed by his mad quest. He also created — some say conjured — an army of Vesparum soldiers to carry out his most foul of tasks.
Sinister was thought to have been defeated by the Faerie Warrior, Faolan, but in truth, Sinister merely disappeared when Faolan entered the room. As recounted by the crestfallen Faolan:
Faolan and his fellow soldiers reached the stronghold and fought their way to the inner sanctum; Faolan entered first and saw Sinister in the middle of some arcane ritual. Faolan was petrified — frozen in place by cowardice. When Sinister move to attack, he suddenly disappeared, as if sucked out of the room by magic — all the while shrieking and screaming, "This isn't Avalon!" Then he was gone; his cloak and armor were all that remained of Lord Sinister. When Faolan's fellow soldiers came in and saw the remains, they assumed Faolan had killed Sinister — an assumption that Faolan failed to correct... {TKC}
Skelton the Gnome - Rude, ungrateful, ornery, and conniving, this Gnome violently guards his ill-gotten treasure hidden in an old tree in the southeastern forest of the Faerie Realm. Much to his chagrin, however, Snow and Red have chosen him to be the object of their 'assistance' during the King's Challenge. Skelton claims to have a cousin that lives up in the Mirror Mountains. {TKC}
Snow / Snowy / Snow White - Snow and her friend, Red Rose, are two of the seven competitors for the "King's Challenge"; together, these Eiukian magic users have made it their life's mission to help others — whether it's wanted or not. Because of their overzealous nature, they sometimes overlook the wishes of those whom they are "helping." {TKC, BLK}
Stefan - This Faerie is the owner of the Crann Naoihm's General Store, which is located in the Western Plaza. The shopkeeper has a wife and two children, George and Gracie. He may come across as grumpy at times, but that's because he has little patience for fools. {TKC}
Tanean / General Tanean - After the Faerie Queen was found at the end the King's Challenge, this unknown antagonist sent Vesparum forces to capture her. Upon hearing of their failure, he mentions that their master — also unknown — will be most displeased. Next, he sends the Vesparum to the Mirror Mountains, where they... {TKC}
Ted / Fisherman Ted - This Human (Danthian) fisherman is hopeless in love with Glenda, owner of the Potions Shop, but is heartbroken because he can't truly express his love for her — not by song and not with roses. Often found at Turtle Lake, Ted prefers to fish using a net, and despite his constant bickering with Turtle, they are actually the best of friends. {TKC, BLK}
Turtle - Simply referred to as "Turtle," this large chelonian is Ted's fishing partner. With over a century of experience, Turtle offers helpful advice on how to navigate the swamp, as well as teach a song to calm swamp raptors — or at least the female raptors. Often found at Turtle Lake, he prefers to fish using a pole, and despite his constant bickering with Fisherman Ted, they are actually the best of friends. {TKC}
Vesparum - Purely evil creatures created to do Lord Sinister's bidding during the last great Faerie War. Described as a cross between angry wasps and the Faerie folk, it was theorized that Sinister infused Faerie blood with that of other creatures, resulting in these nasty abominations. Thankfully, they have not been seen since the end of the last great Faerie War a century ago... {TKC}
Yamma Uba / The Seer - Not much is known about this mysterious soothsayer, other than she knows what is and what will be — should one be patient enough and willing to listen to her. Her hut in located in the north of the Swamp. Among the many magical items that Yamma Uba has in her hut are the feathers of a Phoenix in a cage on her workbench. {TKC}
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THE KING'S CHALLENGE BONUS - Faolan's Astounding Tales of Adventure! ========================================
Among Faolan's many stories of adventure:
• After a night of too much mead, Faolan and Donal of Glondor managed to steal a Golden Chicken from a giant!
• In the land of Longo, Faolan saved a magic bluebird from a Crocotaur — truly the definition of terror on four legs!
• Faolan rode a Garfim from the Silver Spire of Syrinda to the Bay of Huegonia in two days — normally a three-day trip!
• Faolan had tea and biscuits with Brother Niall on the top of Mount Dejardan in the Mirror Mountains; there, Brother Niall taught him the secrets of combat unknown since the time of Arcturus!
• Faolan once ate a meal at a restaurant well past midnight — he got indigestion, and it was terrible.
• In the Kingdom of Agnaught, Faolan had too much Naught Draught and became sick; the giant Scnarghs want to fight him, so Faolan used his vomit as a weapon — the Scnarghs were so disgusted that they passed out.
• Faolan once went shopping with a female companion — he barely escaped with his life.
• Even with his head stuck in a jar of peanut butter, Faolan still managed to defeat the Hideous Bugbear of Blaeven!
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Sources:"Order of the Thorne: The King's Challenge" computer game by Infamous Quests
"Order of the Thorne: The King's Challenge" game manual by Infamous Quests
The Infamous Quests website (especially the Blog posts): "
www.infamous-quests.com"
• Including: "Order of the Thorne: Fortress of Fire" promotional materials
Various Q&As and Information from Blackthorne and Klytos of Infamous Quests
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