In the Markets of Tyre: Sodality Universe, #2

By Pierre E Pettinger Jr

Emmanuell Morchen, the  CEO of the Damhurst Corporation has fled to the Anamilara Dominion. The former Admiral Svenkerud has escaped from Tendacta Station. The Rivnyera think they have found their missing ship construction station.  And who attaked  Admiral Yar'Adua is still a mystery.

 

Do these events have anything to do with the attacks on the Great Powers? Admiral Yar'Adua, Lieutenant Taylor, Sister Perpetua Lucy, Sir Anselm, and Inspector magnetskis have a lot to investigate.Joing them are Constable Captain Acharya, Ban Sitar, Ensign Davy Phillips, Ranul !toc!-Flock-In-Exile and Brother ManJohn as the mystery deepens.

 

From Tyre Primus to the rogue planet Jerundhusn to Tyre Secudus clues are unearthed and leads are followed. And Someone seems determined to stop all fo them with violence.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pierre E Pettinger Jr
• Release date: Mar 6, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224568697

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First Printing: May 2021

published by Starwind Treasures

ISBN: 978-1-7358385-1-9

I dedicate this work to the parents, Pierre Pettinger, Sr. and Michilina Eileen Vacanti Pettinger who fostered a love in reading from my birth. 

I would also like to thank my cover artist, Fredd Gorham, for working so closely with me to get the images of my characters so close to the ones I have in my head.

A note on time and distance:

Each of the Civilized Nations in the Orion Arm have different units of measurements. The text uses the appropriate scale the characters would use. While I have inserted parentheticals to translate any used, there is a table at the end defining the various units of measurements.

Dramatis Personae

The Confederation

Constable Captain, Her Grace, Damini Acharya – Human female of Indian heritage born in the city of Buzz on the planet Aldrin. She is a Constable Captain in the Aldrin police force and a member of the Aldrin royal family.

Indira Acharya – Human female. She is the aunt of Constable Captain Damini Acharya.

Lieutenant-Commander Ainvin – Xandan male. He is in the Confederation Navy. He is currently assigned as a communication officer on the Gerald Deucy.

2nd Rhombic Judge Ash and Lemons among Poppies – Navratil male. He is a justice of the Confederation Prime Court for the 2nd Rhombic Division.

Mbuto Assatanuralit – Human male of African and Thai ancestry. He is the Confederation Representative to the Rivnyera First New World.

Ban Sitar – Pan Telahn Tok male. He is a merchant with offices on Tyre Secundus.

2nd Lieutenant Mitchell Carlo – Human male. He is in the Confederation Navy. He was assigned to the Im Nan Torn Shipyards.

Hamish Caulingbyrds-Smythe – Human male of English ancestry born in the village of Port Isaac in Cornwall UK. He is an independent merchant and trader in command of the merchant ship Codander II.

Lachlan Caulingbyrds-Smythe – Human male. He is the son of Hamish Caulingbyrds-Smythe.

Ensign Chakoreniet – Kazhiek male. He is in the Confederation Navy, Security Division. He is assigned to Tendacta Station, Confederation Naval Headquarters.

Talib Chikubutso – Human male of Arabic and Japanese ancestry. He was born in the city of Finally on the planet Thereitis. He is a mid-level executive in the Damhurtz Corporation on the staff of Toler Macy.

Commander Degonied – Kazhiek male. He is a Commander in the Confederation Navy, Security Division. He is currently assigned to Tendacta Station, Confederation Naval Headquarters.

Belen Dimaandal – A Human female of Spanish, Algerian and Saudi Arabian ancestry. She was born in the city of Armstrong on the planet of Aldrin. She is the Executive Manager of the Aimakhanove Hunting Lodge.

Dmk – Ijlklj male. He is an Inspector Tertius in Confederation Security. He is a general-purpose agent. He is currently assigned to Inspector Prime Magnetski’s staff.

Lieutenant Fissh Vosh – A Tsssha Tck male of Sims Chk ancestry. He is a Lieutenant in the Confederation Navy. He is currently assigned to the Im Nan Torn Shipyards.

Constable Sergeant Badeer Gabreel – Human male of Arabic descent. He is a member of the Aldrin police force. He is currently on the staff of Constable Captain Her Grace Acharya.

Lieutenant-Commander Harland Jared – Human male. He is in the Confederation Navy, JAG. He is currently assigned to the Gerald Deucy.

Miranda Harris – A Human female of French, Spanish and Libyan ancestry. She was born in a farming community, Coin du Canard Rouge on the planet New Versailles. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Damhurtz Corporation.

Admiral Horné – Odalph female. She is an Admiral in the Confederation Navy. Currently in command of Im Nan Torn Shipyards.

Lieutenant Huloo-Oolohm – Manlen. It is in the Confederation Navy. It is currently assigned as a communication officer on the Gerald Deucy.

Constable Sergeant Innes – Human male. He is a member of the Aldrin Police Force. He is currently on the staff of Constable Captain Acharya.

Officer Arthur Johannsen – Human male. He is a member of the Aldrin Police Force. He is currently on the staff of Constable Captain Acharya.

Major Klk – Ijlklj male. He is a Major in the Confederation Navy, Special Powers Division.  He is stationed on the Gerald Deucy.

Captain Ldaniek – Kazhiek male. He is a Captain in the Confederation Navy. He is currently in command of the frigate Lydia Darragh.

Toler Macy – Human male of general European ancestry, born in the city of Buzz on Aldrin. He is a mid-level executive in the Damhurtz Corporation.

Inspector Prime Philo Magnetski – Human male of Greek heritage born on the Zaharone cruise ship Swirling Winds Above the Sea. He is the Inspector Prime of Confederation Security on Capitol.

Ivan Metzger – Human male of Russian and German ancestry, born in the city of New Boston on the planet Newest England. He is an executive lawyer in the Damhurtz Corporation.

Emmanuel Morchen – Human male of Celtic origin, born in New York on the planet Earth. Morchen is a variation of the Celtic surname Morken. He is the CEO of the Damhurtz Corporation.

Chief Petty Officer Petty Officer Nani-te – Chode male. He is a Chief Petty Officer in the Confederation Navy. His specialty is computer technology, programming and analysis. He is currently assigned to Vice-Admiral Yar’Adua’s staff.

Ng(Shan)(Graw)(Mz)Let(Jaim)(Edh)(Vyn) – SiHeev male. He is an Inspector Secundus in Confederation Security. He is currently assigned to Inspector Prime Magnetski’s staff.

Commodore Noahn – Tegt male. He is a Commodore in the Confederation Navy. He is currently in command of the Superdreadnought Gerald Deucy.

Oon Moon Nors – Lepamod female. She is an Inspector Tertius in Confederation Security. Her specialties are computer technology, programming and analysis. She is currently assigned to Inspector Prime Magnetski’s staff.

2nd Lieutenant Amantha Pascotta – Human female. She is in the Confederation Navy. She was assigned to the Im Nan Torn Shipyards.

Ensign Davy Philips – Human male of US, Dutch and German heritage born in the village of Arch on the planet Next Frontier. He is an Ensign in the Confederation Navy, Special Powers Division, currently assigned to Vice-Admiral Yar’Adua’s staff.

Pwrreet – Myrhz Male B. Twal is an Inspector Tertius in Confederation Security. Twal is a general-purpose agent with some training in computer technology, programming and analysis. Twal is currently assigned to Inspector Prime Magnetski’s staff.

Lieutenant-Commander Sereniek – Kazhiek male. He is in the Confederation Navy, JAG. He is currently assigned to the Gerald Deucy.

Madhew Shotott – Human male of mixed European and Middle Eastern ancestry. He is a lawyer in the Damhurtz Corporation.

Ricciotti Siriano – Human male. He is a concierge at the Aimakhanove Hunting Lodge.

Colonel Dayrise Skysbright – Zaharone male. He is a Colonel in the Confederation Navy, Special Powers Division. He is stationed on the Gerald Deucy.

Sergeant Ssdeet – Myhrz female. She is in the Confederation Marines. She is currently assigned to the Gerald Deucy.

Lieutenant Sug Gol Gir – Lepamod male. He is in the Confederation Navy, Special Powers Division. He is currently assigned to the Gerald Deucy.

Commander Sveet – Myrhz male A. Sav is a Commander in the Confederation Navy, JAG. Sav is currently assigned to the Gerald Deucy.

Admiral Dominic Svenkerud – Human male of Nordic heritage born in the city of Jaarlson’s Crevasse on the planet Bifrost. He was an Admiral in the Confederation Navy commanding the Fifth Expeditionary Force. His flagship was the Millicent Tenrough.

Lieutenant Evan Taylor – Human male of English and US heritage born in the city of Holdrege on the planet New Lincoln. He is a 1st Lieutenant in the Confederation Navy, Special Powers Division, currently assigned to Vice-Admiral Yar’Adua’s staff.

Lieutenant-Commander Trrilalanerra – Urie. It is a Lieutenant-Commander in the Confederation Navy. It is currently assigned to the staff of Admiral Horné.

Captain Vainets – Xandan female. She is a Captain in the Confederation Navy, JAG. Currently she is a Naval Advocate Judge assigned to the Gerald Deucy.

Commander Vziss  Sooss – Tsssha Tck male. He is of Shez Ock ancestry. He is a Commander in the Confederation Navy. He is currently assigned to the Gerald Deucy.

Vice-Admiral Latorunwa Yar’Adua – Human female of Nigerian heritage born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She is a Vice-Admiral in the Confederation Navy commanding the Second Strike Group of the Fifth Expeditionary Force. Her flagship is the superdreadnought Gerald Deucy.

Holy Catholic Church

Brother Man John – Ariuu male. He was born in the Anamilara Dominion. He is a brother in the Order of St. Lanienz.

Monsignor Liam Abernathy – Human male of Scottish ancestry. He was born in the town of Mary’s Tears on Blessed Virgin. He is an ordained priest of the Holy Catholic Church granted the Monsignor honorific by Pope Antanansio II. He is currently the commander of the Basilica Ship St. Louis.

Sister Anne Davette – Human female. She is a sister in the Holy Catholic Church. She is currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis.

Sir Anselm – Human male of mixed European ancestry. He was born in the city of Brae on the planet Appleye. He is a Lay Knight in the Order of Agathius and Adrian, the Sons of Joshua. He is currently on detached duty and liaison to the Confederation Navy.

Sir Marcus Aquinas – Human male. He is a lay knight in the Collegiate Order of St. Albert the Great. His specialty is high energy physics. He is currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis.

Father Robert Caine – Human male of African and Arabic heritage.  He is a priest in the Holy Catholic Church. He is currently assigned as the commander of the Oratory Ship Blessed Eusubius.

Feldwebel Karel Caflisch – Human male of Swedish and Swiss heritage. He was born in Zurich, Switzerland on Terra. He is a member of the Swiss Guard currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis.

Hellebardier Ching Bao – Human female of Chinese ancestry. She is a member of the Swiss Guard currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis.

Brother Burrell – Human male. He is a religious brother in the Holy Catholic Church. He is currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis in the Intelligence Department.

Father Dajjrou – Wrrgoul male. He is a priest in the Holy Catholilc Church. He is a fighter pilot currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis under the command of Sister Perpetua Lucy.

Father Analiet Del – Human male. He is a priest in the Holy Catholic Church. He is currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis.

Father Antoine DeSchalles – Human male of European ancestry. He is a priest in the Holy Catholic Church. He is a fighter pilot currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis under the command of Sister Perpetua Lucy.

Father Siqiniq Ijiraq – Human male of Inuit ancestry. He is a priest in the Holy Catholic Church. He is a biologist and medical doctor currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis.

Sister Sylvaria Iuq-Tanal – Human female. She a sister in the Holy Catholic Church. She is a scientist specializing in chemistry. She is currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis.

Father Phillippe LaPorte – Human male. He is a priest in the Holy Catholic Church. He has expertise in computer science and programming. He is currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis and is the Head of the Computer Department.

Sister Larrita – Human female. She is a sister in the Holy Catholic Church. She is currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis. She is currently the head of the Budget Office.

Archbishop Christophoro Leandros – Human male of Greek and Italian heritage. He is an Archbishop in the Holy Catholic Church. He does not have a particular Archdiocese. He is currently assigned to the New Vatican on Blessed Virgin. He heads the Holy Ministry of Exploration and Deterrence.

Lady Frieda Lexis – Human female. She is a member of the Lay Order of St. Joan d’Arc. She is a fighter pilot currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis under the command of Sister Perpetua Lucy.

Hellebardier Murchadh McTavish – Male Human of Scottish ancestry. He is a member of the Swiss Guard currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis.

Father Paolo Hernandez – Human male of Mexican ancestry. He is a priest in the Holy Catholic Church. He is the Squadron Commander on the Basilica Church St. Louis. He is Sister Perpetua Lucy’s direct superior.

Sister Perpetua Lucy – Tsssha Tck female of the Shez Ock ancestry. She was born in the city of Taliss Sass in the district of Ssassava Cliffs on the planet Sshak Zg. She is a sister of the Order of the Sacred Sisters of Joan d’Arc of the Holy Catholic Church. She is a squadron leader currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis.

Sr. Potamiaena – Human female of European and African ancestry. She is a sister of the Order of Saint Lucy of Syracuse. She is currently assigned as the commander of the Chapel Ship Benedict, an exploratory and science vessel.

Hellebardier Francis Sarnish – Human of mixed European and African ancestry. He is a member of the Swiss Guard currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis.

Father Scoriet – Xandan male. He is a priest in the Holy Catholic Church. He is currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis.

Dr. Robert Sithson – Human male. He works for the Holy Catholic Church in the Intelligence Division. He is currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis.

Deacon Andrew Smithers – Human male. He is a deacon in the Holy Catholic Church. He is currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis. He is a shuttle pilot.

Parent Sonlecta – En Salinoe. It is a priest in the Holy Catholic Church in the Intelligence Division. It is currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis and is the Head of the Intelligence Department.

Sister Joan Mary Staples –Human female. She is a sister of the Order of the Sacred Sisters of Joan d’Arc of the Holy Catholic Church. She is a fighter pilot currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis in Sister Perpetua Lucy’s squadron.

Deacon Bartholomew Stone – Human male of American and English ancestry. He is a deacon in the Holy Catholic Church. He is currently assigned to the Oratory Ship Blessed Eusubius. He is a shuttle pilot.

Father Movses Tabakian – Human male of Armenian heritage. He is a priest in the Holy Catholic Church in the Security Division. He is currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis and is the Head of the Security Department.

Father Ilarian Vap – Human male of European and Asian ancestry. he is a priest in the Holy Catholic Church. He is currently assigned to the Basilica Ship St. Louis. He is currently Head of Operations.

Chemosh Empire

Dhakareek – Chemosh male.

Rivnyera

Ascension of the Moon Over the Third Lake of Radiance – Rivnyera. Resident of the First New World. It is the One Who Smooths.

Craa Penanith – Sunagar female. She is a resident of the First New World. She is a social scientist and diplomat. She is currently assigned as a liaison to the Holy Catholic Church.

Ranul Three !toc!-Flock-in-Exile – Kralk male. A member of the Flock-in-Exile on the First New World. Assigned to a Rivnyera scout ship, currently assigned as a liaison to the Holy Catholic Church

Anamilara Dominion

Ghesen-kalla-bu-wi-id – Anamilara male. He is a Gerent on San-Set. He holds the indenture of Ciwangul Serhati.

Iggrigg – D Dan male. He is a employed as a guard for Emmanuel Morchen.

Krillin-nala-un-ma-su – Anamilara female.  She is a High Gerent on Tyre Primus.

Maza-nowen-ap-ed-ve – Anamilara male. He is a High Gerent on Tyre Secundus.

Mk’t’dk’sok – Trk’lk’ntok undt. Un is in the employ of Emmanuel Morchen.

Monan-sora-li-mi-ta – Anamilara male. He is the Most High Gerent on Ecohn.

Pro poBhor – Vrn Tk male. He guards the front door to the office of Krillin-nala-un-ma-su.

Ciwangul Serhati – Human female of Yazidi heritage. She is indentured to the Anamilara Gerent Ghesen-kalla-bu-wi-id and works in Fanom Lake Fine Dining as a waitress under the management of Syyntropt.

Syyntropt – Lasseer male. He is employed by Gerent Ghesen-kalla-bu-wi-id and manages Fanom Lake Fine Dining

Tarcher-mader-we-po-ri – Anamilara male. He is the Most High Gerent of Tyre Secundus.

Usbandus – Zakaja male. He owns a shop on Tyre Primus selling a little bit of everything, but specializing in formal, party and festival clothing as well as bulk sales of basic garments.

Vunorn – Ien Noladh male. He is a servant of Krillin -nala-un-ma-su.

Singruld Protectorate

Ocht hu Cuat Mlanipotlad – Singruld male. He is a Swarmlord of the Protectorate and mate to Ooklandiedl. He is in command of one of the entry stations to the Protectorate.

Ocht hu Cuat Ooklandiedl – Singruld female. She is a Swarmlady of the Protectorate and mate to Mlanipotlad. She is in command of one of the entry stations to the Protectorate.

Shud Loint Sitliniatl  – Singruld male. He is a One Seventeenth in the Singruld Protectorate. He is in command of an Ilondre Sadle class ship.

Trallilanl – Singruld female. Ambassador to the Confederation.

Visdhusn

Tight Focus Blue Green Sumn Yellow Sumn – Visdhusn male. He is a Commander of Hosts of the Visdhusn Fleet.

Black Green flash flash Yellow – Visdhusn male. He is employed by the Visdhusn Mercantile Exchange.

Focus Red Orange flash to Blue – Visdhusn male. He is the Focus of the Fifty-eighth Host of the Visdhusn, the People of the Dark. He commands the lead stingership of the Host.

Brightest Mercantile Lens Red Red flash Yellow flash Green – Visdhusn male. He is a mercantile negotiator for the Visdhusn.

Benefactors

Iyrranievar – Benefactor male. His species is unknown at this time.

Dramatis Speciei

A couple of notes.

1.  This list describes only the species that appear In the Markets of Tyre. This list does not imply that these are the only species in these nations.

2.  The descriptions are brief and do not purport to be complete descriptions of the appearance or biology of any of these species, nor does this list reference racial, ethnic, or cultural differences within species.

The Confederation

Chode – Endothermic, oxygen breathing, pseudo-mammals. Chode are arboreal, six-limbed sapients, semi-quadrupedal with armored backs and tails. When in danger they roll into a ball, exposing the armored exterior. Their heads are topped with a mass of spines which are venomous, to different degrees, to most species. They stand about 1 meter tall and their tails are 1.5 to 2 meters long.

En Salinoe – Ectothermic methane breathers. En Salinoe are spherical with a circle of eyes around the top and bottom of the spheres and extendible tentacles around the center circumference. They can adjust their density to a degree. They are 1 to 2.5 meters in diameter.

Human – Endothermic, oxygen breathing, mammals. Humans

are four-limbed, upright bipeds. 

Ijlklj – Endothermic, oxygen breathers. Ijlklj have eight legs and two manipulative limbs, the pedipalps, set vertically, above and below the face. They have a triangular, hair-covered body. Four eyes are set along the point of the triangular body, two above and two below. At the point is a vertical mouth with a mandible to each side. The tip of each leg has a mass of needle-like growths which allow an Ijlklj to climb. The needles can be softened or stiffened, depending on need. An Ijlklj stands about a meter tall and about two long.

Kazhiek – Endothermic oxygen breathers. Kazhiek are six-limbed quadrupeds with disk-like bodies, with an exclamation point-shaped upper body where the arms are attached. Kazhiek typically stand about 1 to 1.4 meters tall.

Lepamod – Ectothermic oxygen breathers. Lepamods have long segmented bodies, each of which has four limbs which can act as arms or legs; 50 to 200 in total depending on the Lepamod’s age (Lepamods add segments as they age).

Manlen – Ectothermic oxygen breathers. Manlen are a fungoid species. The main body is a column supported by a foot similar to a snail’s. Along the top of the column is a ring of ruffled fronds. Hidden within the decorative ridges are narrow tentacles the Manlen uses for manipulation. From the center of the column rise seven to eleven pipes which push sound, allowing the Manlen to speak. Protruding from between the pipes are stalks tipped with sophisticated eyes. Manlen stand 1 to 1.6 meters tall.

Myhrz – Endothermic oxygen breathers. Myhrz are three-sided pyramids in shape with two legs and an arm at each base point. Myhrz are covered in a feather-like coating which can be deliberately manipulated by the Myhrz. They come from a heavy gravity world and are very strong. Myhrz prefer gravity in the 2.0 to 2.58 gravity range. Myhrz have three sexes, female, male A, and male B. A Myhrz typically stands about 2 meters tall.

Navratil – Plant-like carbon dioxide breathers. Navratil grow from a root system that can remove itself from the ground and crawl. Navratil have numerous leaves and blossoms that are designed for various purposes. Every Navratil hosts a colony of flying insects whose purpose is unknown to other species. They communicate through scent. Navratil typically stand between 1 and 2.4 meters tall.

Odalph – Endothermic oxygen breathers. Odalph are a blended species. The forebody resembles a four-legged spider with an additional four, smaller limbs as manipulators. The spider body is connected by a thick column to the hind body which resembles a two-tailed, six-limbed, quadrupedal panther. The arms of the panther body have opposable thumbs and small mouths. The tails are each tipped with a venomous sting. Odalph stand 2.5 to 3.5 meters tall.

Pan Telahn Tok – Endothermic, oxygen-breathing pseudo-mammals. Pan Telahn Tok are quadrupeds who use their hands to walk and whose tails are also prehensile. In overall shape they resemble earthly snow monkeys. They do not have nostrils but a line of breathing spiricules along two facial ridges. Pan Telahn Tok have three eyes, the center one sensitive to infra-red radiation.  The individual fibers of their pelts can open and act as scent organs. Scent is their primary sense and is very acute.  Pan Telahn Tok stand between 0.8 and 1 meter tall.

SiHeev – Endothermic pseudo-mammals. SiHeev have a disk-like body supported by eight, clawed legs, each of which can be used as a manipulator. Between each leg is an eye and a mouth. SiHeev talk from all eight mouths at once, each emitting different syllables, making SiHeev one of the most complex languages known. (The name SiHeev is an abbreviation used by non-SiHeev instead of the very complex, multi-syllabic word the SiHeev use.) SiHeev are the largest sapients known in the Confederation standing between 3.5 and 4 meters tall.

Tegt – Ectothermic entities. Tegt were originally swamp dwellers. Tegt are roughly cone-shaped with a pontoon-like base. They use paddle-like limbs to move and four tentacular limbs. Tegt have large ears but fairly small eyes. Tegt have a retractable spike in the center of the pontoons to help anchor them. Tegt stand about 1.5 to 2 meters tall.

Tsssha Tck – Endothermic pseudo-reptiles. Tsssha Tck are four-limbed bipeds. Their skulls are egg-shaped with long, expressive, fin-like ears. Tssha Tck walk tilted somewhat forward on powerful hind-legs with dangerous claws. The arms are held in front in a prayerful position. Tssha Tck have claws on their hands which are retractable. A long tail ends with a rudder fin tipped with a claw. From the back grows a sail, a cape-like growth of skin, muscle and blood vessels which can be stiffened by blood flow and secured to the spine by bony links along its underside. When the sail is extended and stiffened a Tsssha Tck can glide. They have chameleon-like skin which allows them to blend into the background. Tsssha Tck stand between 1.5 and 1.7 meters tall.

Urie – Endothermic pseudo-avians. Urie are a composite species. An individual is made of between 200 to 500 individual, four-winged bird-like individuals with two legs. The beaks resemble Terran sparrows and finches. Colors vary widely. An individual component of a Urie is 16 to 32 cm. long.

Wrrgoul – Ectothermic Amphibious (not pseudo-amphibian). Wrrrgoul can breathe either oxygen or water, though they require a high-humidity oxygen mix. The main body of a Wrrrgoul is human-shaped with four arms ending in eight-digit hands, including two opposable thumbs. The lower body has eight tentacles, four large and four smaller. Wrrrguol have six eyes, two large and four smaller ones that are normally closed, open only when needed in deeper water. Wrrrguol stand 2.5 to 3 meters tall.

Xandan – Endothermic. Xandan are four-limbed bipeds. The lower limbs are large, heavily-muscled and end in