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Lawrence Bailey Jr., Esquire: The sole proprietor of Bailey and Gaurnam's export company. The business-minded child of a famed merchant who exports spice and exotic herbs. Aspires to be a Lord, often trying to mimic the mannerisms and the habits of High Society fellows. Often under pressure to behave in the same way and resents the fact that others look down on him for his father's humble beginnings. Has entered into an Asimovan bet with Fleur.
Shanoa Bluesummers: Lawrence's adopted sister from a lowly cobbler who saved his father's life during a shipwreck. Her father served with Lawrence's own in the Century War until their untimely death. Despite the scorn she receives for her skin color, Shanoa takes great pride in her family and often berates Lawrence for trying to be something he is not. She seeks knighthood through martial prowess. Shanoa greatly despises slavery and the mistreatment of the poor in Albion.
Sir Gillian H. Pearce, Earl of Portland: The current Earl of Portland, having succeeded his father after his death in the Century's War. Restless and rather hot-blooded, Gillian is a direct opposite to the self-indulgent nobility, instead preferring adventure and adrenaline-pumping hobbies. He is good friends with Lawrence, his peer from the Royal Academy. Brash and a bit reckless, he enjoys a good tussle. His nickname is 'Lord Forklift' for his particular interest in Antalyan wrestling.
Sir Edgar Lyons, Baron of Essex: Described to be for some as the perfect embodiment of Nobility: arrogant and overly indulgent, Edgar takes pride in everything he does all while looking down on everyone from his privileged point of view. Cruel and sadistic he does not hesitate to show any slave of their place even if it was not his own. His status of having Royal Blood as he is the Queen's nephew often allows him to act maliciously with impunity. Loves to eat sweets and looks down on Black-backers like Lawrence.
Sir Herman Gassenarl, Viscount of Orleans: A transplanted Noble, hailing from the monarchy of Saubure before the Glorious Revolution. As a foreign aide to the Queen, he arbitrates between the disputes of Lords and petty matters of the court. He is stern and often looks down on lesser nobles. Many rumor that he is bent, a rumor he neither denies nor accepts.
Sir Nathaniel Rivers, Viscount of Muldraugh: A snobby and arrogant lord who only surrounds himself with 'beautiful things'. Often derisively insulting others on their lack of manners or grace, like many nobles he revels in excess and luxury. He looks down on commoners and lower Nobles, often mistreating his slaves and judging others on the basis of their beauty or lack thereof. He is the esteemed son of Albion's famed admiral, Matthias of Muldraugh.
Dinesh and Ameera: The esteemed 'beautiful' servants of Lord Nathaniel, he prides in their skill and expertise as his servants. Orphans whom were purchased from Antalyan slave markets, they know only of loyalty to their Lord, but shows great attachment to each other. Dinesh often loathes how his master often mistreats his sister.
Kyra: A slavegirl who was born to a slave whom serviced in a jewel mine. Having been traded between hands all her life, she knows very little of the world outside. She yearns for freedom yet knows she has no place in such a cruel society. She has come to admire Fleur, whom she calls Emerald for the color of her eyes. Kyra knows very little English, only using the words she heard others say.
Annalise: A pleasure slave owned by Edgar. Often tells her to perform degrading acts in front of others only to berate her on being a loose and disgusting woman.
VOCABULARY
Century's War: The name of a world-wide conflict that spanned 4 conflicts over the course of 86 years. Numerous naval and land battles took place, eventually culminating to the Hafez accord when peace was signed in. Of all the countries involved, Erlija, Formoseland and Albion came out with gains in territory and naval rights.
Finery: A term used to describe toiletries such as perfumes, make-up and balms. Rosedust is a powder made from pulverized wild rosehips. Horse balm is an extract made from dried seahorses, an exotic cream used to liven up eyelashes. Dusting up is a term to mean putting on Finery aka Make-up. Nobles dedicate hours getting ready and thus calls preparation 'Dressing Hour'.
Proof: Virginity. Slaves who still have this are often four times as expensive as other slaves. Proof also reduces the risk of contracting sexual diseases so many masters would often seek them out for purchase.
Bent: Homosexuality. The derisive slang used to describe someone attracted to the opposite sex. Also has connotations such as skewed which only confers a mild interest in the same gender. Bent can also refer to bisexuality, though often the two terms are bunched up together.
Salt-Dunking: A method of torture where a prisoner is dipped head-first into freezing salt water. They are bound upside down and lowered down a barrel filled with salt water as a punishment or as a part of an interrogation. Prolonged use often crusts the eyes of the victim with the salt, to say nothing of the potential drowning hazard.
Bangha: The name of a far-eastern continent just South of Luoyang(China). Famous for it's exotic herbs and seemingly endless veins of gold, despite the riches Bangha is ravaged by nigh-perpetual war between two warring dynasties: the Marathas and the Mogals. While Albion keeps a neutral status between the two, Albion supplies both with weapons of war and drugs in return for spices and slaves. They are derisively called 'Broadtongues' by others speaking of a rumor that their characteristic accent was owed to the fact that their tongues are wider than others.
Malachar's Balm: A medicinal extract made from the Matua plant, native in Malachar (Madagascar). The herb itself sprouts only when kissed by moonlight. It has healing properties that prove ineffective on open wounds but can soften the harsh tone of scars and bruises long acquired. A cosmetic product used by soldiers, generals and on a few slaves.
