Ragnarok NPC Characters
Well here I make a list of the important characters and some places that appear in the novel with some background (at Chapter 41).
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Rune-Midgarts Kingdom. Rune-Midgarts is a vast southern kingdom that contains many city-states. Its capital is the city of Prontera. The Kingdom is ruled by King Tristan Gaebolg III. It spans the east side of the Midgard continent. The kingdom follows the Odin Orthodoxy and includes the land south of the Mt. Mjolnir range.
Rune-Midgarts has an alliance with the Republic of Schwarzwald.
Prontera - Government Monarchy. The monarchy of Rune-Midgarts is to be succeeded by the most promising of the 7 royal families.
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Gaebolg Family.
Tristan Gaebolg III - is the 36th descendent of the Gaebolg family and king of the Rune-Midgarts kingdom. He is most notable for outlawing alcohol in the entire kingdom. In addition to running the kingdom, he also officiates marriages at the Prontera Sanctuary.
Catherine D. Gaebolg - is the current queen of the Rune-Midgarts kingdom.
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Walter Family - They lost most of their power in the Court ever since they were defeated in the Prince Revolt and were treated as a second-class royal family,
Ian Walter - Father of my OC Epianne Walter, Ian Walter is the uncle of brothers Isenhardt Walter and Isenhour Walter, heirs to the Walter family line. Ian is in charge of the Walter family until Isenhour grows into adulthood. He is also serving as the Royal Secretary.
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Richard Family - They are known to train many warriors for the Rune-Midgarts military.
Poe Richard - One of the seven prince candidates for the Rune-Midgarts throne. He likes the excitement that luck brings and views things with a gambling twist. He is usually seen playing with dice.
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Heine Family - Great magical power runs in the Heine bloodline.
Kronecker Grantz Heine, or Archduke Grantz, is the father of Friedrich Stoltz Heine and former head of the Heine family. Stern and straightforward, Kronecker doesn't think his grandson has what it takes to be king.
Friedrich Stoltz Heine is the father of Nihil Miseria Heine and current head of the Heine family. He is frustrated with his son's attitude and wishes he would take his responsibility as prince more maturely.
Peter Heine is one of the seven prince candidates for the Rune-Midgarts throne. An Explorer at heart, He is very kind and doesn't like having a beard.
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Wigner Familty.
Louviere Wigner is the head of the Wigner family and father of Jurgen, Katrin, and Isaac Wigner. He is known to get furious whenever someone in the family loses something or someone underestimates it, as it's a sign of bad management skills and the 'good management' was a virtue of the Wigner family.
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Lugenburg Family - They are purportedly known to have an honorable history of siring many wise kings of Rune-Midgarts. The Lugenburgs carry on the will of their ancestor Wilhelm Lugenburg to protect honor, justice, and traditions.
Maximilian Lugenburg is the head of the Lugenburg family, he is one of the confidants of the King.
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Nerius Family - They are a matriarchal family that is known for turning out queens for the Rune-Midgarts throne and for their swordsmanship.
Skia Nerius is a princess of the Nerius family. She is known as the Shadow Princess, a role that she was raised into. She's more carefree compared to her twin sister.
Spica Nerius is a princess of the Nerius family. She is constantly accompanied by her bodyguard Crux Findel. She loves her twin sister Skia, but thinks her sister should be less casual and more elegant.
Schedar Nerius the Archduchess Schedar, is the head of the Nerius family, She loves her daughters very much and is doing everything possible so that they do not have to become the Queen.
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The Prontera Chivalry. The Order of the Knights serves the king of Rune-Midgarts and is sworn to protect the kingdom at all costs. They regularly receive new recruits from the Swordsman Association.
Herman von Efesiers - The captain of the Prontera Chivalry. He is in charge of Knight initiations for budding Swordsmen and Swordswomen. He, along with six other knights at the chivalry, are tasked with testing swordsmen and swordswomen on the following qualities: swordsmanship, knowledge, strength, etiquette, modesty, and character. Once a candidate meets their approval, he/she is promoted to the status of knights of Rune-Midgarts.
Seyren Windsor - Seyren Windsor was a renowned member of the Knight's Order, known for his headstrong personality. He would occasionally aid in reviewing swordsman candidates for Knighthood.
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Church of Odin
Prontera Sanctuary - The Prontera Sanctuary is the central location of the Church of Odin worshippers in Prontera. It is where Rune-Midgartsians go to become Acolytes and Priests. It is also where Rune-Midgartsians go to get married and it's the only location that rents out Peco Peco mounts to Crusaders.
Randel Lawrence - He is a pride for the church, after becoming one of its most important members he became somewhat arrogant and contemptuous of authority, obeying only the orders of the Archbishop.
Margaretha Sorin - Margaretha Sorin is a young Priestess of the Prontera Sanctuary who is known to be playful, merry, and brazen. Her fellow nun Sister Linus is very fond of her.
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Geffen - Government Viceroyalty. Geffen is the city of magic where denizens of Rune-Midgarts go to become Magicians at the Magic Academy. It was also once the ancient capital of the kingdom of Geffenia. Word has it that the city was built by great Wizards of the past as they believed in magic. Its has largely remained unchanged geographically in the last few hundred years or so,
Zanzibar Hellmod is the Viceroy of Geffen and director of the Magic Academy. He is usually accompanied by his bodyguard, Julianna. As an archmage of the highest level, Zanzibar's magic skills are very much advanced compared to other magicians. He also has the ability to levitate and fly.
Julianna Lucille is one of the seven Assassins of the Cross. She is often depicted wearing her Geffen Guard cloak and helm. Julianna can run extremely fast and extend her fingernails to claw-like lengths. In addition, her fingernails can be shot out at her enemies and cause paralysis to those they hit.
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Magician Guild - The Magician Guild helps train talented Novices to understand and use the power of magic. With their ability to cast elemental attacks, they're a much sought-after guild for those in need of their services. Those who leave the academy tend to lean towards either the Wizard Guild or Sage Academy.
Katrinn Keyron Windsor is a woman of unparalleled magical prowess. A talented Wizard, Keyron rose the ranks of the Wizard Guild to become the youngest Wizard to earn the title of Katrinn
Celia Alde is a woman of great wisdom, after completing her studies at Geffen, she joined the Schweicherbil Magic Academy, where she specialized in being able to counter spells.
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Morroc Goverment Feudalism/City-State.
Morroc is an oasis town located in the south of Rune-Midgarts. Built in the midst of the Sograt Desert, it is an essential stop for traders in the middle of the continent. They have an advanced Dyeing and Precious Metal refining industry and the area is governed separately by a chief. The cheerful and optimistic nature of the townspeople sometimes baffle visitors with their slow actions.
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Assassins Guild.
The Assassins Guild is a group of Arabic-inspired warriors dedicated to preserving the balance of power within the entire continent. The Assassins Guild's modus operandi is to swiftly and brutally kill off anyone who threatens to give the Aesir, Vanir, or the giants a foothold in Midgard. Their rationale for doing this is that by keeping Midgard a "no man's land" for the gods and giants, it will stop the mortal realm from becoming their battlefield. The policy doesn't exactly make them friends with anyone.
The Assassin Elder is the strict and battle-hardened leader of the Assassins Guild. He possesses the Crystal of Recall, which allows him to summon Loki (and perhaps any other Assassin) back to the Sandstorm Fortress at will. He bears the Hak'en mark on his sandals.
Jeiwatch is an Assassin of the Assassins Guild. He wields special chakrams as his weapon. He goes out to confront Sakray with a slew of Assassins that were already stationed at the fortress. He soon discovers that Sakray was more than he and the other assassins could handle.
Loki is the most powerful member of the Assassins Guild and one of the seven Assassins of the Cross. He is apparently totally devoid of emotions and has a hard time fathoming them in others.
Eremes Guile is an Assassin Cross, best friend of Seyren and both of them care greatly for the safety of Keyron Windsor. He is only loyal to the Assassin's Guild
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Pharos - The illuminating Pharos Lighthouse sits atop the small Beacon Island. It also functions as a small port for trade ships in addition to preventing passing ships from running aground. It have been the port the Saint Darmain Fortress to the north.
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Rogue Guild - The Rogue Guild is made up of naught more than advance thieves. They churn out more highly-trained delinquents of society than you can shake a sword at. Unlike assassins, they work in conjunction with the kingdom.
Gertie Wie is a member of the Rogue Guild, she has multiple facets for multiple scenarios, always scheming to achieve her goals.
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Asgard is the home world of the Aesir. The Aesir is a pantheon of gods that are associated with power and war.
Odin is the first and most powerful member of the Aesir. He is the one who slew the Jotunn Ymir and used the giant's body to form Midgard. Taking Ymir's heart, he shattered it into pieces and scattered them all over Midgard to help support its growth. His sweat gave birth to the creatures known as Poring.
Huginn and Muninn are known as the Beholders, Eyes of Odin. Able to transform into crows, Huginn and Muninn are influencing events in Midgard. Their true motives are a mystery. However, Muninn (shorter woman) seems to have a more sadistic side than the silent Huginn (taller woman), who displays occasional compassion.
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Nornir
Urd is the guardian of the Past. In Ragnarok Online, she is responsible for removing an einherjar's memories prior to being reborn as a Transcendent.
Verdandi is the observer of the Present. In Ragnarok Online, she is responsible for keeping and recording the most honorable memories of einherjar prior to death. She is erroneously referred to as Belldandy in a Bard's song.
Skuld is the owner of the Future. She was the first to notice that the Age of Gods was coming to an end. In Ragnarok Online, she is responsible for guiding einherjar to their next life.
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Freyja was once known as a benevolent goddess, capable of loving all living beings. Worship of Freyja is known as Freyjanity and it is practiced mainly in the Arunafeltz States. One day, her husband Odin betrayed her, banishing her from Asgard, the world of gods. Betrayed by the one she trusted the most, Freyja turned into a goddess of destruction, who has sworn revenge against Odin and his creations, the Norman world.
Zenobia Sadi Freile is one of Freyja's twelve Valkyries. She is a powerful dark elf Sorceress.
Lisa Kahn Himmelmez, or simply Himmelmez, is another of the twelve Valkyries of Freyja. Himmelmez is a powerful necromancer and her necromancy has surpassed lich levels.
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Niflheim
Niflheim is the realm of primordial ice and cold with nine frozen rivers. It later became the abode of Hel, goddess of the dead. It is the final resting place of those who did not die a heroic or notable death. Although the town has the same accommodations as a normal town such as a weapon shop, armor shop and tool shop, monsters freely wander about Niflheim.
Skellington is a solitary village located west of Niflheim's main town. Adventurers end up here after traversing through the Tree of Umbala.
Lady Hel is the goddess of the dead and ruler of Niflheim. Her castle Eljudnir possesses a special fountain that produces Cursed Water. Her servant Ganglati, or Gen, has the ability to send those worthy of Lady Hel's presence to her castle.
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Kirkena is know as the Witch of the Nine Realms who lives in a floating house high above the main town of Niflheim. She means no harm to live Normans and is willing to teleport those who wander haplessly into Niflheim back to Umbala. Right hand of Lady Death.
Loli Ruri is the mighty witch of the legendary Moon's Charm. Countless people pray before the moonlight, hoping to see her face. As the moon goes through its cycle, so Loli Ruri changes. In night of the full moon she enters a state where she only obeys her basic instincts, but the next day she returns to normal as if nothing had happened, her moon changes color depending of her mood.
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Sakray, the Cursed Prosecutor is a mysterious man with a terrifying power. Sakray wields the demon sword Tartanos (known Talefing in some versions of the series), a weapon that drains the blood of whoever it injures, and receives also the memories of that person. Tartanos also learns the fighting techniques of the person it sucks the blood out
Sword Tartanos, It explains that he was forged by the gods, but the gods feared his power and so sealed him underneath a castle. There Tartanos waited for a worthy individual to wield him. After Sakray surrendered his soul to him, Tartanos reveals that it was the knight's destiny to wield him and that he had been waiting specifically for Sakray to appear.