The Stolen Heart (Book 1)
Rusty
Rusty is a vulnerable 15-year-old lad, an orphan and a humble ruby miner, standing at 160cm with his fair complexion, bright red hair, and gentle brown eyes. A Banderian at heart, born rot 407 during the enchanting 3rd gelum. Poor Rusty is pure and honest, however very anxious and burdened by the fears that life presents. His only aspires to continue his friendship with Lustre, after his remarkable discovery of gemstone - the Heart of Gemotronia.
Lustre
Lustre stands at 180cm tall. He is brave and adventurous. Born in Crimson village during the 3rd messis, rot 405, he is a symbol of resilience. His father, Sapphire, sacrificed himself to protect their family in the Crimson forest, which shaped his resolve. As a 17-year-old, he faces many challenges in his journeys, learning spells, exploring new terrains and encountering dangers while cherishing memories of his father’s love and his friendship with Rusty. With dark hair and red freckles, Lustre’s appearance reflects hard life. His aspirations include finding his lost mother.
Jackie Fletcher
Jackie Fletcher is a 35 year old, a lone hunter of the Crimson Forest who regularly visits the White Plains Cottage. Standing 170 cm tall, brown hair and bearded he is deadly with his crossbow. He is also skilled at potion brewing and hiding in his forest surroundings. He loves hunting, but hates the oppression within Ruby nation, of which he holds many grudges. His father also died during the first Ruby war. Jackie longs to leave Ruby nation to seek the truth of his father's death.
Winston
Winston Fletcher is a 46-year-old potion brewer, whose business is known as The Crimson Chalice. He lives in White Plains Cottage outside the Crimson forest. He is 175cm tall, blue eyes with grey long hair and prickly beard. He is the brother of Jackie Fletcher. Born rot: 376 era 3rd gelum, in Crimson village. He is wise, knowledgeable, enjoys reading and recipes. He discovers Lustre in the snow, half frozen, takes him back to his cottage and teaches him about history and tends to his wounds. Ultimately joins Lustre and Jackie on their journey to the territorial Ruby Army Preparatory.
Tether
Tether Ironcrest is 24 years old, born rot 398: era: 3rd folia. She is an established brewer of ciders and also a great cook, essential skills as she is the local bartender at Tether’s Tavern in Crimson village. Poor but beautiful in her white-blue dress, standing only 155cm tall. With eyes of blue and long chocolate brown hair her romantic relationships are shrouded in mystery.
Cranium
A real villain, being dark, mysterious and a skilled swordsman. Although passed, his spirit has endured. He was former Emperor of Ruby nation, and a serving sergeant in the Ruby army. Born in rot 362 era during the 3rd nubes, he was raised at the Royal Ruby village. A war hungry man who wishes to unite all nations under his form of magic, full of revenge. Tall at 180cm, athletic and slender, he has many distinguishing scars from numerous battles. He can still influence minds with magic. Someone to avoid.