Other major characters

Gods: xxx

Human gods: humans are the only creatures capable of absorbing and manipulating nether. Unlike the Sleeping (Primal) Human gods (the creators), the new gods (the guardians) are made in the image of their creatures, so they as well can absord nether. This however corrupts them as much as regular humans, as it allows the White to get a hold on their minds. This is what the original humans of Solon sacrificed when their world was ending: their own gods. The Popes and High Priests gave them to the White in exchange for saving their world and allowing them to thrive via the use of nether.

Ashur: a mysterious character who joins the story as a major invincible antagonist. His power seems to be limitless, as he is able to do pretty much anything he is asked...for an equivalent payment. Some have called him a djinn, others a genie, cultures have worshipped him as a king or a god. He considers himself a servant, and he takes pride in naming the many individuals he has served. Some he remembers more fondly than others. There is a trick to the prices he asks and the way he solves the requestor's problems. Some prices will be random, others will be cryptic; sometimes his help will be deemed insufficient, unhelpful or plain disproportionate. But there is a certain person he will agree to help for free...