CHARACTERS SONGS OF HYPERBORIA

Queen, mother, tool of prophecy. Murdered by her husband High-Lord Arran Korvann while fleeing with her 5-year-old son Lee.

Late 50’s, tall, commanding, regal in priest-lord robes trimmed with gold. Cold eyes of brilliance and cruelty.

High Lord of the priesthood, architect of manipulation. Seeks to control prophecy, conceal Lee’s heritage, and dethrone Emperor Nin-Gal.

ARC- His manipulations unravel prophecy, ensuring the rise of the son he tried to surpress.

Tall, disciplined, mid-30’s in appearance though older. Imposing, cold, with a soldier’s bearing.

He is Arran’s enforcer, leading Imperial campaigns. Torn between loyalty to father and rivalry with Lee.

ARC – From hammer of the empire to fractured son. His red-burning eyes signal power corrupted by divided loyalty. He earns the handle “The Destroyer of Worlds”.

Late 20’s, tall, rugged with short dark hair and scruffy facial hair. A survivor of the streets, quiet intensity hiding reluctant leadership.

Orphan turned savior, revealed as heir to the Enlil-Zhor bloodline. Thrust into prophecy after sabotage at a race exposes his royal birthmark.

ARC – From reluctant orphan to awakened leader. By season’s end, his fire marks the birth of legend.

Early 30’s, athletic, resourceful, with striking dark eyes and a faint mark of the Ruh-suz (The Soulless) hidden on her neck.

Orphanage sister to Lee, returning with her son Enki. Fiercely protective yet consumed by jealously.

ARC – Torn between passion and sacrifice. Her choices make prophecy personal, her rivalry with Thalia evolving into trust, and her mark left in the world paves the way for humanity on Earth.

Petite, blonde, intelligent, noble-born yet capable. Poised yet resilient, piercing eyes of determination.

Noble-born hacker aiding rebellion, destined mother of Enlil. Ally and counterbalance to Els’beth.

ARC – From hacker to insurgent, rival to trusted guardian of legacy. Her choices shape Lee and the empire’s fate.

50’s, tall, broad-shouldered, roguish charm. Scruffy exterior hides regal bearing of soldier… no, a conqueror.

Disguised as a smuggler, Mannie secretly conspires to place Lee on the Imperial throne.

ARC- From rogue to revealed champion. Whether remembered as a fool or father of the ANU depends on Lee’s rise.

Early 50’s, tall, lean, wild-eyed, in crimson and gold imperial robes.

Mad emperor whose obsession with Earth, and instability sparks rebellion.

ARC- His reign embodies empire’s rot, paving way for prophecy’s rise.

60’s, weathered and scarred, once a general under Queen Zira. Wears simple robes, hides the bearing of a warrior.

Orphanage caretaker and father-figure to Lee, Killian, Els’beth and many more. His sacrifice drives Lee’s transformation.

ARC- Ends as a martyr, his wisdom echoing long after his fall.

Early 20’s tousled hair, spirited demeanor, a little chunky and likes to bake.

Lee’s friend/brother at the orphanage, grounding the story in humor and heart.

ARC- Innocence hardened by empire’s cruelty, Loyalty unbroken.

Mid-20’s, athletic, sharp-eyed, bold, and has a thing for Killian.

She adds heart to Killian’s innocence. She is caught up in the Orphanage’s struggle to stay out of the clutches of the vile Sylus Mackee.

ARC- A voice of resilience and loyalty, present even in chaos.

Early 40’s, fat, slick-haired, cruel smirk, expensive suit.

Slum lord. Saboteur of Lee’s race to save the Orphanage, which instigates prophecy’s reveal. An informant to Lord Arran Korvann.

ARC- Herald of prophecy through his corruption and treachery.