Aurion Republic (Modern Nation)
President Edrian Velez – Head of state, calm and pragmatic, leading Aurion after the Event.
General Marcus Delos – Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, strategic and cautious, prioritizing diplomacy first but preparing for conflict if necessary.
Defense Minister Takahiro Sato – Oversees defense and resource management, practical and focused on survival.
Foreign Minister Elena Choi – Skilled diplomat advocating peaceful first contact and careful negotiations.
Captain Elias Verdan – F‑35 pilot, part of the first reconnaissance mission over medieval settlements.
Lieutenant Kira Solen – Wingman of Elias Verdan during the same mission.
Sergeant Ramirez – Squad leader at Sierra‑17 Outpost, first Aurion soldier to establish limited communication with the Drakensport knights and priest.
Dr. Helena Voss – Linguistics specialist, part of the first translation and communication efforts between Aurion and Drakensport.
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Kingdom of Drakensport (Medieval Nation)
King Aldred IV – Ruler of Drakensport, proud yet pragmatic, dismissive of peasant rumors, relies on nobles for power.
Chamberlain Hadrien – Royal advisor, observant and cautious, among the few aware that instability is growing.
Lord Brenwick – Wealthy, arrogant noble controlling iron mines and trade routes, politically influential.
Lord Halvar Greystead – Proud noble controlling fertile lands, resentful of Brenwick's power.
Lady Myra – Halvar's sister and steward, practical and politically wise.
Ser Aldwin – Veteran knight loyal to Halvar, cautious and experienced in warfare.
Sir Edric Varlen – Young, capable knight who first investigated the iron dragon and was part of the first contact at Sierra‑17.
Sir Roderic – Edric's second-in-command, loyal and pragmatic.
Father Alric – Priest from Redham, superstitious but thoughtful, part of the missions to preach in barbarian lands and envoy to Aurion.
Marshal Renard Falke – Commander of the Holy Legion during the first undead battle, seasoned and disciplined.
High Paladin Serion Valcroft – Paladin leader of the Holy Legion, wielder of divine magic in battle.
Sir Edric Halberg – Knight of the Holy Legion, fought beside Marshal Renard during the undead battle.
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New Characters
Dr. Helena Voss – Linguistics expert assisting in communication between Aurion and Drakensport.
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Locations (Existing)
Aurion Republic – Modern nation with American‑level firepower, Chinese‑scale population, and pre‑Imperial Japanese‑style wartime doctrine.
Solaira City – Capital of Aurion Republic, location of the Presidential Emergency Operations Center.
Sierra‑17 Outpost – Forward Aurion outpost where first official contact with Drakensport knights and priest took place.
Kingdom of Drakensport – Feudal kingdom of knights, peasants, and nobles.
Drachenhalm – Capital city of Drakensport, seat of King Aldred IV and the royal court.
Castle Ardenthal – Seat of House Brenwick, wealthy due to iron trade.
Greystead Manor – Seat of House Greystead, agriculturally rich but politically weaker.
Village of Redham – Frontier settlement where the iron dragon was first sighted.
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Other Regions
Western Frontier Tribes – Collection of independent barbarian clans beyond Drakensport's borders, some open to trade and conversion, others fiercely hostile.
Veylan's Crossing – Barbarian settlement that accepted preaching peacefully.
Grathok Village – Barbarian settlement that refused conversion and was burned to the ground.
Blackmere Town – The town where the first major battle against the undead occurred, heavily damaged and depopulated.