Lennis Konnard

Family: First child of Ofydd and Cay; sister of Hanrin and Duff; wife of Havlin; mother of Taggert and Torbin.

Twenty years ago Aislin was betrothed to Heilyn Angharad, a childhood sweetheart and a man she adored. Sadly, Heilyn was one of those who died in service to the High Laird, while routing trolls from the Dweller’s Wood. When Aislin heard the news, she was devastated. She became withdrawn and morose, burying herself in her craft and having little to do with anyone. Season after season passed, yet Aislin showed no sign of emerging from her melancholy. Few believed she would ever favor another man.

However, five years later her heart was re-ignited by the druid named Iden, a man several winters her elder, who had come to Llandrian to serve under Aislin’s grandfather. In just under two years, the couple married and soon after that came the twins. The changes in Aislin’s spirits over this time were dramatic and much welcomed, especially by her immediate family, but to this day she has never completely lost the detachment she developed in those dark years of mourning. Although she is pleasant enough in manner and a natural caretaker, only her husband, her brothers, her niece Ula, and, of course, her daughters, appear to be held close to her heart.

Family: Third child of Riordan the Elder and Jenna the Elder; sister of Liam and Garhalt; wife of Iden; mother of the twins, Ethme and Jenna.

Alroy, a handsome and haughty youth, was a constant companion of Nolan, his older brother, for most of his life. However, Alroy left for Westphal in 1370 to become a squire under Sir Tedmund, one of the High Laird’s knights. It's since been learned that he hasn’t been having the best time of it, and that he doesn't find anything to be of importance... not even the welfare of his own family..

Family: Second child of Torin the Elder and Mercia; brother of Nolan, Elias, and Rhian.

Annis’ father was allegedly a Calashite trader, which would explain her dusky skin and somewhat exotic looking features, qualities that garnered her many suitors in her youth. She’s always been a bit of a flirt, so many of the women of the village don’t care for her, while many of the men like her just fine. Not surprisingly, rumors of infidelity have surfaced over the years, but so far none of them have appeared to hold any merit. Her husband, at least, seems convinced that Annis’ flirtations have never evolved beyond social teasing.

Annis is particularly fond of flirting with Garhalt Kynvelyn. Whether this is because of Garhalt’s charming demeanor, his wife’s nonchalance about it, or a combination of those factors is unknown, but when the two of them start exchanging ribald comments at festivals, it can be quite entertaining for those around them, and many will hover nearby one or the other in the hopes that such an exchange will occur.

Family: First child of Minerva; half-sister of Powell; wife of Casner; mother of Gwyn, Niles, Tara, and Rowyna.

A comely woman of lively temperament who originally hails from Westphal, Aramana has become the barber of Llandrian, a trade she learned while growing up in the island’s capital. She is the wife of Hagen the Northlander, and arrived in the cantrev with him over twenty years ago. Her daughter Saya came into the world shortly thereafter. A good listener with a disarming personality, and “fun” to be around, Aramana is well liked and, due to her profession, well acquainted with most everyone in the community. It’s safe to say that she is the primary reason why Hagen and his son were so quickly accepted when they first settled in the village.

Family: Wife of Hagen; stepmother of Vangrid; mother of Saya.

Of Vangrid’s three children, it is Arna who has inherited the lion’s share of his Northlander heritage. She is a tall and muscular woman — larger than most of the men in Llandrian — with fair skin, golden hair, and ice-blue eyes: the very picture of a Rauthymar Sword Maiden. A member of the village’s militia, she can even handle a weapon well enough, but her first love is the sea. There is nothing she likes better than fishing with her grandfather, Hagen.

Unfortunately, all of this has had a bit of a dampening effect on Arna’s love life. While she would likely be considered a statuesque beauty by Northlander standards, to the Ffolk she’s an intimidating giantess that frequently smells of fish... which isn’t exactly an attractive proposition for courting. She’s traditionally taken this hindrance in stride — she’s a good-natured sort with a quirky sense of humor — but, at 20 years of age, she’s starting to get frustrated and, subsequently, a bit bolder in her efforts to find a husband.

Family: Second child of Vangrid and Shiana; sister of Vidar and Thorvid.

Born prematurely during a harsh winter, Bran grew up a frail and sickly child. However, due to the efforts of his family and, he claims, his own faith in the Earthmother, his condition steadily improved throughout the course of his life. Today he is as healthy as any other man in Llandrian (evidenced by the fact that he’s sired three children in as many years). Only his slight build and diminutive stature remain as a legacy of his troubled childhood.

Bran is a thoughtful man, very observant, and personable in a quiet way. He is also extremely reverent, even by the standards of the Ffolk, and like a few others of Aldfrith blood, he is considered to be spirit-touched. Considering all of this, it should come as no surprise that Bran has chosen the ranger’s path in life.

Recently Bran was one of a handful of people who were "chosen" by the Mother to be Fianna, a warrior and guardian of Jannath's sacred lands.

Family: Second child of Garhalt and Leah. Brother of Ula. Husband of Cadhla. Father of Ardel, Ove, and Dyllon.

Brianna married into the Kynedyr family at 16 years of age. Being a daughter of Llandrian’s druid, it was a significant union for her husband, Regan, who became the Laird of the community soon thereafter. As she is of Aldfrith blood, the blame for the peculiarities of her son, Edrik, and her grandson, Elias, is often placed at her feet, but this has never appeared to bother her.

After raising her four children, Brianna took to traveling across Snowdown, and sometimes even to other islands, becoming something of an ambassador for Llandrian. Until recently, she was rarely in the cantrev, but her age has been catching up to this otherwise vibrant woman. These days, she is more often at home, and it's soured her demeanor somewhat.

Family: Third child of Ardel and Orna. Sister of Quinn and Jenna the Elder. Wife of Regan. Mother of Torin, Anson, Shiana, and Edrik.

Bruinn was a gentle sort with an artistic temperament. He enjoyed playing the flute, and would sometimes play for hours while out at sea. He was one of the fisherfolk lost at sea in the autumn of 1372, during the unnatural storm that savaged Llandrian.

Family: First child of Willem and Gilna; brother of Canmin and Igrayne; husband of Kitre; father of Finian and Baed.

Cadhla Kynvelyn Chandler and Midwife’s Apprentice

Cadhla is a deeply spiritual person, wholly devoted to the teachings of Jannath. Painfully shy, she opens up to few people. However, since she’s been married, she’s warmed to her husband’s clan, the Kynvelyns. It’s fair to say that she practically idolizes Aislin Tremayne, who she’s been apprenticing under for several years now.

Family: Second child of Balin and Clarine. Sister of Girard. Wife of Bran. Mother of Ardel, Ove, and Dyllon.

Family: Second child of Gilna and Willem; brother of Bruinn the Younger and Igrayne. 

Casnar Seamere Fisherfolk

Perhaps the most good humored man in Llandrian, Casner is able to smile, even in the most trying of circumstances. He is well loved by his family and respected by his peers, though they do find his fondness for practical jokes trying at times.

Whenever a spokesperson for the fisherfolk is needed, Casner is invariably chosen for the task. His amiable demeanor and quick wit make him ideal for the role, but he also gets along particularly well with Laird Regan, which doesn’t hurt.

Family: First child of Dayne and Narise. Brother of Willem, Ernan the Elder, and Erin. Husband of Annis. Father of Gwyn, Niles, Tara, and Rowyna.

Castor Brenagaine Smith

Although his father, Dowle, remains the master smith of Llandrian, Castor does most of the work these days, leaving his father free to focus on the special commissions that he receives from all over the island. Being a friendly sort, it’s not something Castor minds, as it brings everyone in the community to his smithy. He is a man who enjoys his work, primarily because it means he's making things for other people. He takes great care in his craft, even when he's producing the simplest items. As a merchant, Castor wouldn't be very successful, because he's too generous with his time, effort, and materials. Luckily, he's in a community that appreciates these things and answers them with equal generosity. However, this doesn't stop his wife from trying to instill in him a more practical business sense.

Family: Third child of Dowle and Kaitlin. Brother of Minead and Neala. Husband of Evelyne. Father if Innis and Betha.

Connel Eideard Deputy Guardsman

Among the Llandrian guards, Connel is second in skill and in rank only to Vangrid Hagensen. According to village gossip, this is a fact about which he is all too painfully aware. Connel doesn’t much care for the Northlander. Truth be told, Connel doesn’t appear to care for anything that isn’t, in his view, normal or traditional by conservative Ffolk standards.

Connel is good friends with Torin Kynedyr, the heir apparent of Llandrian. In fact, he named his second son after the man, which is a demonstration of great respect. It’s widely assumed that, when Torin becomes Laird, Vangrid will be ousted from his position as captain of the guard and replaced by Connel.

Family: Second child of Riddock and Kailee. Brother of Leah. Husband of Neala. Father of Riddock the Younger, Torin the Younger, and Rory.

Corwyn Kynvelyn Hunter, Scout, and Trapper

As a child, Corwyn was high-spirited and curious. As a young adult he’s much the same, though he’s not quite as reckless… most of the time. It’s often said that Corwyn was born to the wrong Kynvelyn, as he is considerably closer in temperament to his uncle, Garhalt, than to his father and brother, who are both known for their level-headed judgment and dependability.

Family: Second child of Liam and Duana. Brother of Riordan the Younger.

Doranadin Oathborn (Din) Dwarven Trollslayer

The quality of Dowle’s craftsmanship is known all across Snowdown. These days he works for a fairly exclusive clientele, consisting mostly of nobles, while his son handles the more mundane demands of the cantrev. His most well known work is Alyssion, the Sword of Snowdown, which he made for High Laird Pwylloch in 1369.

Family: Son of Bernaird and Denalva. Husband of Kaitlin. Father of Minaed, Neala, and Castor.

There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that Duana is where her son Corwyn gets his wild streak… though even she has been frequently frustrated by the boy’s propensity for getting into trouble. “I was never that bad,” she’s been heard to say.

Family: First child of Shamus and Moira. Sister of Uther and Fiona. Wife of Liam. Mother of Riordan the Younger and Corwyn.

Though he’s in line for the High Laird’s throne, Duncan doesn’t demonstrate any real desire for the position. Rumor has it that he recently left the island. While that’s surprising in and of itself, even more surprising is the claim that he departed with his father’s blessings.

However, Edrik has recently returned to Snowdown, answering the High Laird's call for adventurers, and he did not come alone.

Ernan is known for being crafty and eternally optimistic. He was set on marrying Ula for most of his life. Obviously, his unwavering tenacity paid off. He is a frustrated inventor, forever trying to come up with ways to make working the land an easier task.

Family: First and only child of Keefe and Erin. Husband of Ula. Father of Kian.

Family: Second child of Lennis and Blair; Sister of Clancy and Tristan; Wife of Powell; Mother of Rorke, Torri, and Jatha.  

Galloban Seer

Though he is far from stupid, Garhalt has often demonstrated an alarming lack of foresight. “My brother hogged it all up,” he’s been known to remark. “But I got the good looks.” Despite his cavalier attitude, Garhalt is quick enough to admit his flaw, and he openly depends on his brother to compensate for it.

Family: Second child of Riordan the Elder and Jenna the Elder; Brother of Liam and Aislin; Husband of Leah; Father of Ula and Bran  

1372 was a horribly tragic year for Gilna Seamere. Her son, Canmin was killed in the draka assault on Llandrian. Days later, her remaining son and her husband were lost at sea during the autumn storm that was allegedly called by those same creatures. If that weren't enough, she also feared for her daughter Igrayne's life when news of the fate that befell Brannoch reached Llandrian (Igrayne had married a man from that village and moved there in 1368).

Fortunately, it has since been learned that Igrayne and her family were of the few that survived Brannoch's destruction. They are expected to relocate to Llandrian in the spring. This is the only thing that has kept Gilna going.

Family: First child of Bruinn the Elder and Odara the Elder; sister of Parlan, Eirwyn, and Heilyn; wife of Willem, mother of Bruinn the Younger, Canmin, and Igrayne.

Gwyn is a  fellow who, according to his father, "takes life too seriously." This has made him a favored target for Casnar's practical jokes. Being his father's straight man used to make Gwyn quite angry, but he's mellowed over the years. He even tried to get in on the fun at one point, concocting his own practical jokes that he'd then spring on his daughters. However, these stunts never turned out well and weren't particularly funny anyway. He has since left the joke business to the master, his father.

Gwyn and his brother Niles narrowly avoided death in the autumn of 1372, when they were caught out at sea  in a sudden, unnatural storm.

Family: First child of Casnar and Annis; Brother of Niles, Tara, and Rowyna; Husband of Kyva; Father of Kay and Lana.

Hagen is a stoic fellow of few words. He is also very much what people envision when they imagine what a Northlander looks like: a bearded, fair-haired and blue-eyed giant, marked with many battle scars. One scar in particular looks like a backwards question mark. It encircles his right eye and extends down under his beard. He has never offered the story of how he acquired it.

Family: Husband of Amarana. Father of Vangrid and Saya.

Because Ibrahim is a wizard, many distrust him. Some are even fearful of him. Pwylloch, however, seems entirely comfortable with the foreigner’s company. When the High Laird launched his crusade against the monstrous threats of the island, Ibrahim was instrumental in the success of the campaign.

Ibrahim has a brother in Calimshan, with whom he corresponds.

Iden is not native to the cantrev, or even to Snowdown. He originally hails from southern Alaron, but was assigned to Llandrian by the hierarchy within his faith.

Family: Husband of Aislin. Father of Ethme and Jenna the Younger.

Family: Third child of Powell and Galiene; Sister of Rorke and Torri.

Family: First child of Riddock and Kailee. Sister of Connel. Wife of Garhalt. Mother of Ula and Bran.

Liam is the effective leader of the hunters of Llandrian, and one of the most respected members of the community. He is also easily one of the best archers on the whole island. From his father he inherited an enchanting singing voice, which he is called on to employ at nearly every festival.

Family: First child of Riordan the Elder and Jenna the Elder. Brother of Garhalt and Aislin. Husband of Duana. Father of Riordan the Younger and Corwyn.

Family: Fourth child of Parlan and Fenella. Sister of Peyton, Shaw, and Odara. Wife of Riordan the Younger. Mother of Llyr.

Several people within the Kynedyr household have commented that Mercia is not the hardnosed matriarch she makes herself out to be. When she isn’t faced with an audience, she is usually deferential and reserved. To most, the real Mercia is an enigma. If anyone truly knows her, it would be her husband… but even that is questionable.

Family: Wife of Torin the Elder. Mother of Nolan, Alroy, Elias, and Rhian.

A fisherman like his brother and father, Niles is also the trader of Llandrian's fisherfolk. He regularly takes goods produced by his community south to Harloch and Westphal. It's a role he inherited from his grandfather, Dayne, who is now too old for it. Niles is well-suited for the job, as he has the same personable quality that his father is known for.

Niles and his brother Gwyn narrowly avoided death in the autumn of 1372, when they were caught out at sea  in a sudden, unnatural storm.

Family: Second child of Casnar and Annis; Brother of Gwyn, Tara, and Rowyna.

Nolan seems to have adopted the conservative viewpoint held by folks like his father and Connel Eideard.

Family: First child of Torin the Elder and Mercia. Brother of Alroy, Elias, and Rhian

Family: Second child of Bruinn and Odara the Elder; Brother of Gilna, Eirwin and Heilyn; Husband of Fenella; Father of Peyton, Shaw, Odara and Maeve.

Powell and the Northlander Hagen have formed a strong bond over the years (their relationship having developed around their mutual interest in the construction of boats). They would probably be closer than they are, were it not for the fact that Powell's wife, Galiene, doesn't really approve of the rauthymar or his kin.

Family: Son of Renald and Minerva ; Half-brother of Annis; Husband of Galiene; Father of Rorke, Torri, and Jatha.

It should also be noted that the High Laird is not a stingy man. In fact, he is known for being eminently fair, just, and honorable. As harsh as his expectations tend to be, he is equally generous in his rewards for effort and excellence. Do well by Pwylloch, and he will do well by you.