Character Information!!

Science is an enterprise that should be cherished as an activity of the free human mind. Because it transforms who we are, how we live, and it gives us an understanding of our place in the universe.

The universe is large and old, and the ingredients for life as we know it are everywhere, so there's no reason to think that Earth would be unique in that regard. Whether of not the life became intelligent is a different question, and we'll see if we find that.

If you get asteroids about a kilometer in size, those are large enough and carry enough energy into our system to disrupt transportation, communication, the food chains, and that can be a really bad day on Earth.

Spellmonger

He is a little mountain lord from the farthest west of the Duchies who volunteered his men for the Long March. He kept up morale during the Long March. He convinced Minalan to become the spellmonger of Boval Vale. He is a Knight trained since birth to fight. He harshly blames Minalan for a debacle and insults Alya. Minalan accuses him of basing his House on thieves and murderers and stealing the gold to build his keep. He arrested Pentandra and imprisoned her. He is put under a stunning spell by Minalan and forced to lead him to Pentandra's cell. He is under the thrall of the Dead God. He tells Minalan that their Fate approaches. He defiantly charges the Dead God, who takes control of his body.

Warmage

The Dead God didn't kill him

Arcanist

He is still alive and persisting. He is the reeve of Lotanz