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 Minalan's apprentice. He is little more than a child

Warmage

He is recruited into Duchess Grendine's spy network (“Mother’s Sons”). He is with Alya at Minalan's parents' house, uncomfortable because Minalan's niece has a crush on him. He turns into a man and a warrior

Magelord

He is Minalan's apprentice. He was skinny the previous year but gained at least twenty pounds of muscle. He is outgoing and develops many eager young admirers among the Bovali maidens. He is introduced as Minalan’s second for a duel and wears Slasher. He wants to attract girls by competing in swordplay and archery. He wins the single sword competition and takes a bow like a mummer. He helps Sir Cei accept the fang (trophy).

Knights Magi

He is knighted as a Knight Magi. He is bold and brash, an extroverted over-achiever dreaming of glory

High Mage

He is busy with the business of the Arcane Orders.

Journeymage

He is expected to lead the Kasari march with Rondal. He is praised by Minalan as being smart

Enchanter

He and Rondal return from errantry and brazenly eat at the high table. He introduces Ruderal

Shadowmage

He is Rondal's comrade and has grown close in magical rapport. He is criticized by Rondal for appearing like a rube. He sneaks up on Rondal (who is meeting Hance and Gatina) to provide relief

Necromancer

He is noted as being absent from the field (off the board). He helps organize the defense of Bonner's Ridge. He is now the Viscount of Callierd. He believes Rondal is aching in anticipation for the mission to Olum Seheri.

Thaumaturge

He is unperturbed by Rondal's absence and enjoys the independent reputation he is developing. He is widely admired for his charisma and open-handedness, and is considered a model example of a good apprentice come into maturity. He frequently dines with Gareth or Terleman. He is asked by Minalan to accompany him on a journey to a Gilmoran tournament.

Arcanist

He is included in the clandestine parley with Sire Koucey because his insights would be valuable. He corrects Koucey

Footwizard

He is the Viscount of Callierd; Anghysbel is recorded as a fief of his. He rides next to Minalan and Alya in Anghysbel. He expresses ambition for his tavern

Hedgemage

He believes Rondal is wasting his potential by marrying Gatina and chaining himself to one girl. He admits he now understands Rondal's feelings for Gatina because he has met Lady Tandine of Anferny and is smitten. He admits he is quite the asshole most of the time. He found Minalan wounded in Anghysbel. He is working with Rondal to find their kidnapped friends (including Gatina).

Marshal Arcane

He is summoned to Alya's crisis council. He asks Alya what she thinks she can do to distract Minalan if Ishi’s actual tits aren’t enough. He is present at the Royal Curia of the Counts. He is an old friend of Atopol and greets him warmly.

Preceptor

He is still feuding with Rondal. He is described as ignorant

Practical Adept

He escaped a hundred dalliances to surrender his heart to Lady Tandine, a shieldmaiden who is utterly ignorant of magic but well-versed in feats of arms. He is working on a mission in Farise. He believes the Palizoa Order is engaged in Farise