Figures and Phrases

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The Royal Family "There have been wiser Pressorahs in this throne, but never one that loved her people better." Pressorah Bashti: The reigning queen who has given the inhabitants of Ahnatep a renewed pride in their city and history. She uses ritual and pomp to maintain respect and a deep understanding of human behavior to maintain order. Strong willed yet feminine, she has wooed an entire people to adoration. "They tell me to behave, but oh how envious they look when I defy them." Inkara Iris is Bashti's younger sister. While she is able to court the affection of the masses with her beauty and lavish feasts, she has turned nobles against her with her acid tongue and lack of propriety. Queen Mother Halima Once a concubine to Pressor Teremun, Halima has become a vague figure in the palace. She prefers quiet hours and gentle hobbies like gardening and painting. In her youth she was a wild rose in the garden of concubines, but a tumultuous life has turned her mild. Jibade Osahar The Pressorah's young uncle, around 30 years of age. Handsome and full of good humor, he is a favorite of the Eypharians, though rarely in the palace. He prefers wide-open spaces and the challenges it brings. Bashti occasionally consults him in an informal fashion. Scepter Jibade Anhur Cousin to the Pressorah and her advisor regarding the needs of the common people. Like many of the Jibade, he spent more of his life as a nomad in the family business of rearing and trading horses. He represents a dose of common sense and is the first to note the absurdity of court. The Pressorah regards him like an older brother though he is near her age. Jibade Nephina Wife to Anhur, she is known for her devotion to family and love of laughter. She avoids court like the plague. Jibades Rafal and Ramsel Twin brothers and cousins to the Pressorah, the duo and their youngest brother Sabola are notorious for lavish escapades and general mischief. Rafal is the embodiment of all a spoiled noble should be: charming, daring and generous with wealth. Everyday is greeted with zeal, as each hour is a new opportunity to pursue his frenetic scenarios of fun. Few can keep pace with him for long, so his company is often changing. Ramsel tends to be the constraining force, tagging along mostly to make sure his brothers don't bite off more than they can chew. However, he rises to the challenge of a good scheme. Since he never sacrifices his brothers to save himself from blame, he has mistakenly been branded just as wild as his brothers though his temperament is truly more scholastic. Jibade Sabola Younger cousin to the Pressorah, he is often waist deep in escapades. Where Rafal is the idea, Sabola is the follow through. If one can dream it, the other will scheme it. A bit more sharp-tongued than Rafal, he provides the often overlooked wit. It is said he worships the god Eywaat. Family Trees KEY Black dots separate sibling groups Purple text mean royal blood Red dots or vertical proximity of two varying colored names signify marriage. Violet dots indicate a relationship, but no marriage Red text indicates a member of the House of the East Winds Dark blue text indicates a member of the House of the North Winds Teal text indicates a member of the House of the South Winds Brown text indicates a member of the House of the West Winds ~*~ An Abbreviated Royal Family Tree Pressorah Bashti's Lineage

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Other Notable Figures Select Four Winds NPC’s Name Postion Skills Personality Permission Required? Sadiki Head of the North Winds, Advisor to Bashti Leadership, Rhetoric, Investigation, Gardening A wise older man who is beginning to see the folly of life. Yes Rumati Famous Semhu performer (NW) Singing, Dance, Rhetoric, Persuasion, Seduction Charming, dramatic and a tigress. Yes Known Jackals Name Postion Skills Personality Permission Required? Naret Head Jackal for royal security Investigation, Interrogation, Dual Wield in Dagger, Whip A vigilant and perceptive figure. Enforcing the rank and rule of Ahnatep is his primary purpose. An extraordinary cleverness makes him especially formidable. Yes Jet'a Dira Jackal, Courtyard's Dual Wield Instructor Investigation, Teaching, Leadership, Dual Wield in dagger and khopesh One of the less imposing Jackal figures. Middle-aged and good natured. His advanced rank has made him more of a ceremonial figure, but he craves the activity of being an active guard. Yes TBC

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Common Words and Phrases Titles Hejdi: (Heh-di) Common term for woman of higher social class. Comparable to 'mistress' or 'Mrs' Hejdw: (Heh-dou) Common term for men of higher social class. Comparable to 'master' or 'mister' Hej: (Heh) A term for unmarried women at any age. Tira: (Tear-rah) A term for a young, unmarried women. More complimentary than Hej. Ibwrt: (Ee-mb-our-tsh) Literally 'heartbeat', endearing term used for love interests, spouses, or anyone very close to the user. Not normally used for children. Kuseret: (KOO-sar-etsh) Literally 'honey', endearing term for children. Sabine: (Sa-been) Term used for especially beautiful woman of the upper class, almost never used for anyone lower than concubine status. Bine: (BY-neh) Simply 'pretty'. Normally used for anyone under concubine or anyone who isn't full Eypharian. Eysh-na: (ISH-nah) Means 'lesser arms'. A special term reserved for half-Eypharians. Can be derogatory or endearing, depending on the way it is used. Dwsa: (Dou-za) Derogatory term for monstrous races. Awtol Shyke: (Ah-ou-toll Shyke) Meaning 'Pillar Shyke', used as a general term for people who dwell in the Pillars of Dust. Muna: (Moo-nah) 'Mommy', normally used by children, but is sometimes used by adults who are close to their mother. Duna: (Doo-nah) 'Daddy', normally used by children, but is sometimes used by adults who are close to their father. Minre: (Min-ray) 'Mother' Dunre: (Dun-ray) 'Father' Sicpw: (Sis-pou) 'Sister', used for sisters by blood, marriage, blood-sisters, or close friends. Dricw: (Driss-ou) 'Brother', used for brothers by blood, marriage, blood-brothers, or close friends. (Above titles courtesy of Chimera) Sprisen: The highest class of slave. Dear as a brother or sister. For more detail, see the wiki. Shajeb: a slave bound to the family it serves. Phet: A usually comely household slave used for all indoor purposes. Kefasha: The typical slave, used for anything. Greetings Awioth-eniya: A common formal greeting that roughly means "May you be able to balance glory". If one is being especially polite, the lower hands make an upward crescent shape.