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Realm:
The Greek Realm

Pronunciation
Col-kiss.

Sacred Symbol
The Fire of Hephaestus

Current Rule
King Tython of Kotas
Queen Yanni of Kotas

Heir Apparent
Prince Vangelis of Kotas

Heir Successive
Prince Zanon of Kotas
Princess Evras of Kotas

Patron Gods
Ares, God of War
Hephaestus, God of Fire

Orders
— The Cypress Sisterhood

Development
— Pinterest Board
— Spotify Playlist
— Spotify (Instrumental)
— Trailer (Youtube)

Spread across the rocky, mountainous cluster of islands known as the Kirakles islands, Colchis occupies the northern most sector of the Grecian realm. Colchis is comprised of towns and villages cut from the very rock face of the islands themselves, squeezed between the caverns and tunnels of the Colchian mines and the sheer, treacherous drops towards the ocean below. There are few settlements at sea-level; the Colchians, instead, having to trek long and winding roads up mountain faces or hillsides to journey between ports and towns. The rest of the settlements are in the higher reaches of the isles. With high altitude comes extreme weather. Generally, Colchis is hot, sweltering and permanently dusty. The torrential rain that other kingdoms in the Aegean suffer in the fall are monsoon-like in Colchis. In the depths of winter - at the very beginning of the year, Colchis is the only Greek kingdom to have snowfall. Due to their terrain, Colchis grow little of their own food supplies but their hilly territories are good for raising sheep, goats and mountain livestock. The mines that tunnel beneath several key provinces in Colchis provide their greatest asset above all else; gold, silver and precious jewels. Colchis might not be the richest of kingdoms (for much of their golden heart must be mined and sold in exchange for the necessities of life) but they are powerful among their allies for being the kingdom to hold the purse-strings of all of Greece.

Colchians have both the worst and best reputations in the Grecian realm, depending on who you ask. They are seen as aggressive, antagonistic or cold-hearted because of their propensity for bloodshed and their refusal to engage in idle chit-chat. For a Colchian, if you are going to say something, it should be worth saying. Socially, they are seen as incredibly lacking. On the other hand, Colchians work the mines of the realm. They mine metal ore and work it into armour, they mine the gold and silver that is then melted into coins and traded abroad. They also live in the harshest weather amongst the Greek islands. As such, Colchians are thought to be some of the toughest and hardiest people in the area. Colchians, like the other kingdoms, believe strongly in honour but also that honour is tied to dignity; that people should work harder and play less. They are also far more willing to spill blood should someone's honour be defiled or insulted. Gender roles are also much more lax in Colchis than other kingdoms - women work in the mines alongside their husbands and females are allowed to join the army as archers (not infantry).

Colchians are perhaps the least hospitable of the Grecian kingdoms. With strong beliefs of disgrace and dishonour being catching by association, they are suspect and hesitant to welcome someone who may be on hard times into their homes. Colchian socialising is often done at sea on a voyage or daily expedition.

Politics in Colchis and the capital city of Midas are the bloodiest in the Grecian realm. Fuelled by a strong belief in honour, integrity and a sense of justice, people often "disappear" from the Senate, if someone believes that they are not performing or thinking with the honour of Colchis in mind. As such, for fear of saying something they shouldn't, politicians in Colchis often defer to the king and queen. The royal line of Colchis is arguably the most powerful of the three kingdoms.

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The capital city of Colchis is everything its landmark settlement should be. Carved from the rock of the mountain itself, it's a testament to human achievement and the grit and stoicism of determination. Able to withstand any natural disaster or extreme climate, Midas is a city of physical levels; giant steps cleaved from the mountain side, with wide sets of steps or sloping streets between each level. The Upper Levels of the city support several storey buildings, with half their structure exposed to the outside, the other swallowed inside the mountainous rock. These buildings are often carved with ornate designs and lined and decorated in gold. The doors are crafted from iron and bronze - displaying both the strength and power of the nation but also its resources and craftsmanship. What little open space and greenery there is in the capitol is in property of the royal houses, where it has been deliberately crafted and positioned. These areas, owned by the most wealthy in the lands, are known as the Upper Levels of the capitol.

The Lower Levels, so deemed because they are literally lower than their richer counterparts, are built in just as sturdy fashion from rock and stone. Most buildings are on one level but a few have two storeys. The streets of the Lower Levels are narrow and children often play on the rooftops, jumping from wood joists to stone walkways and aqueducts; leaping from one structure to another. The children of Colchis, like the men, are fearless. Further down, towards the outskirts of the city and beyond the final city walls, are buildings constructed more from wood than from stone. As time goes on and the weather beats down, these residences are destroyed and rebuilt time and again. But it takes large scale plans, money and time to build new stone buildings on the edge of a mountainside and so, only a few homes are rebuilt in rock each time. From the Lower Levels runs a large and arching walkway down around the mountain's edge and back beneath itself to the Midas Harbour - a port hidden in a giant alcove of the mines. Always busy and always loud, the harbour is Midas' most valuable asset, as it is the key to their trade and to the resources required for the people of the city to live.

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The Kirakles Isles are numerous and plenty. There are five major landmasses among them that have no singular name. Several are single provinces and so take such a title but the others are simply known collectively as the Kirakles Isles. Only the isle sporting the provinces of Laconia and Molossia are flat enough on which to farm arable trade, while the others are used for the primary purpose of mining; rock, gold, silver, jewels, iron ore... With these raw materials, the Colchians then work their skills and trade, using the high altitude and harsh winds of their kingdom to fuel their furnaces and keep their kilns burning hot. Forges are aplenty in Colchis and there are no finer weapons in all of Greece that are not Colchian born. Swords and weaponry, armour and shields... coins, jewellery and decorative pieces for the home. All can be brought to life by the hand of a Colchian.

Colchians also manage livestock - mostly sheep or other creatures that graze and live easily on the steep hills of the isles. In these far off areas, most structures are built from wood over rock and clothing is most often crafted from warm furs or made of sheep's wool. In the provinces of Dolomesa, Magnemea and Midas (along with several others) the primary occupation of most civilians is slavery. With large numbers of slaves, working in the mines deep beneath the earth, these provinces in particular are the ones responsible for the money and materials that Colchis needs to survive.

[attr="class","enc_province"]Name: Almosis
Barony: Dexios of Vlahakis
Population: 1,200
Military Unit: The Siren's Call
Description: A seaside district on the edges of Colchis, Almosis is famous for its beautiful views of the sun setting into the Grecian sea, silhouetting the kingdom's protective Hydra's Teeth. What had started as a small fishing town, slowly became a centre for quick daily jaunts from Midas for a brief reprieve from the busy city. The quaint district holds a peaceful atmosphere and at night the lanterns bring to live open-air markets selling Almosis delicacies and handicrafts made for sale as souvenirs and gifts.
Main Export: Fish
Sub-Exports: Ship figureheads, trinkets, shellfish

[attr="class","enc_province"]Name: Arcanaes
Barony: Isidore of Peisistratos
Population: 900
Military Unit: The Golden Shields
Description: The most populous area after Dolomesa and Magnemea, Arcanaes functions as a major production hub for Colchis. The province houses the most skilled goldsmiths whose workmanship is so fine, their products are prized throughout the land. As the most expensive province within the kingdom, Arcanaes is barricaded by the Kirakles mountains, making it highly difficult to access even after landing at the Midas docks.
Main Export: Jewellery and gold-work
Sub-Exports: Gold ore, jewels, ironwork, pressed leather

[attr="class","enc_province"]Name: Chaossis
Barony: Vangelis of Kotas
Population: 1,400
Military Unit: The Red Knights
Description: Few cities reflect Colchis's history and wealth as well as the main settlements of Chaossis. Known as one of the most elegant places in Colchis, Chaossis has beautiful architecture and scenic alleys, stone paved squares and ruins of an old Colchian castle made for a long-dead baroness atop a hill. One of Chaossis's top events of the year is Chalceia, where people from far and wide in Colchis will attend the celebration on the last day of Pyanopsion to honor Hephaestus as a deity of handicraft. The people of Chaossis are the largest producers of weaponry and swordcraft, along with jewellery and accessories woven from metal. The smell of smelting can always be sensed in the streets and the alleys are always hot with heat of crafting fires during their long working hours.
Main Export: Weaponry
Sub-Exports: Armour/leather design, jewellery and metalwork

[attr="class","enc_province"]Name: Dolomesa
Barony: Imeeya of Drakos
Population: 3,400
Military Unit: The Rock Giants
Description: One of the largest provinces, population-wise, Dolomesa is perched right on the top of the mountains. In her belly, lies the source of her growth - a network of mines filled with the gold and silver Colchis is so famous for. The people of Dolomesa are hardworking, regardless of gender, age and capability. They all pull their worth in the day-to-day duties in order to fulfil their responsibilities to the Colchian crown. Dolomesa has various cart-way tracks that run throughout the whole town, serving the mines deep below. The peak of the town provides the best view of the whole of Colchis.
Main Export: Gold and silver ore
Sub-Exports: Stone, timber, iron

[attr="class","enc_province"]Name: Elimea
Barony: Open
Population: 600
Military Unit: The Silver Soldiers
Description: What had started off as a small silver mining town, eventually became a hot spring town when the silver ran out. Elimea is a small province but one of the only provinces in Colchis that houses a hot spring source within its mountains. Running through the town is Edipsos Stream, a stream filled with hot mineral water from the heart of the mountains.
Main Export: Fresh water
Sub-Exports: Silver-work, stone and granite

[attr="class","enc_province"]Name: Eubocris
Barony: Timaeus of Valaoritis
Population: 1,100
Military Unit: The Men of the Heights
Description: A province that has been literally carved into the mountain, Eubocris is often known as the Gorge. Literally a valley that has been made from the forces of nature, Eubocris has no carriages or chariots to speak of, and the people of Eubocris travel solely by horseback - purely because the roads it has are not wide enough to safely let a vehicle pass through. Eubocris is separated by the clear spring water of the Alfron River, which can be traversed by a handmade footbridge.
Main Export: Stone
Sub-Exports: Fresh water, textiles

[attr="class","enc_province"]Name: Illytia
Barony: Photis of Eliades
Population: 900
Military Unit: The Sky Walkers
Description: Whitewashed buildings creep up the hillside of Illytia, with narrow pathways that lead you to the top. Once there though, your reward will be a stunning view that reaches almost to Taengea on a good day, if you squint. The people of Illytia are all hardy and tough from all the uphill walkways of their province, and function as a midway point for anyone moving their exports or imports to or from portside towns.
Main Export: Transport levees
Sub-Exports: Accountancy skills, stone, leather work

[attr="class","enc_province"]Name: Laconia
Barony: Open
Population: 2,800
Military Unit: The Fifth Phalanx
Description: One of the largest areas of provincial land and one of the few flat areas of Colchis, Laconia grows a significant portion of the kingdoms' food resources. The province also holds one of the largest mobilized forces, independent of the Colchian army.
Main Export: Grain
Sub-Exports: Fruit, wine, rice

[attr="class","enc_province"]Name: Lyncaea
Barony: Open
Population: 1,700
Military Unit: The Stone Wall
Description: The small, unassuming province of Lyncaea houses some of Colchis's most skilled stonemasons. Almost every noble and royalty in Colchian would head down to Lyncaea to ask for their skills in building gorgeous mansions, fountains, cobbled streets and squares, all from using the kingdom's rich resources, and weaving in the culture of Colchian people within their designs. Right at the heart of the town square, was a gorgeous fountain which functioned as the testament to Lyncaea's skill in masonry.
Main Export: Masonry
Sub-Exports: Fabrics, leather and metal tools

[attr="class","enc_province"]Name: Magnemea
Barony: Open
Population: 5,000
Military Unit: The Damned
Description: Magnemea is the dark province mother's threaten their children with. One of the two most populated provinces in Colchis, Magnemea is unlike its counterpart Dolomesa. The province looks more worst for wear, with alleyways running every which way. The towns, that all merge together into one big maze across the mountainside are easy to get lost in - and for good reason. Slave trades happen on a day to day basis here. Magnemea has its own harbour, where the slaves are shipped in and then brought to the market for sale. No matter which noble would purchase the men, women and children, however, they were all going to the same place. Down into the mines. The atmosphere in the town is poisonously oppressive, and it is obvious from the shabby houses and dirt roads that money is not spent on its towns, as the Magnemea nobility horde the gold for themselves in the furthest reaches of the mountains.
Main Export: Iron ore
Sub-Exports: Metal-work, stone, precious jewels

[attr="class","enc_province"]Name: Megaris
Barony: Dysius of Thanasi
Population: 1,200
Military Unit: The Hounds of Death
Description: By day, Megaris looks to be an innocent, quaint small town with tea houses and sweet waterfront houses. However by night, one would do well to stay away from the province. Sometimes known as the 'Sleepless Town', Megaris houses the largest number of brothels and 'flute girls' available within the Kingdom, and it is almost an unspoken rule that if one wanted a good bit of 'fun', Megaris is the place to go.
Main Export: Prostitution taxes
Sub-Exports: Shellfish, squid, boat-building

[attr="class","enc_province"]Name: Molossia
Barony: Open
Population: 3,900
Military Unit: The Molossi Wolves
Description: Incredible scenary of fields and forests, Molossia is a perfect place for anyone wishing to reconnect with nature, or just have a great time on a holiday. On the edge of the main town, just before the lush forest that borders Molossia, is a small shrine dedicated to Gaea, a place where Molossians come to pray to the greek goddess of the earth for lush vegetation and abundance in everything.
Main Export: Wood-work
Sub-Exports: Timber, vines, herbs, furs

[attr="class","enc_province"]Name: Nethisa
Barony: Open
Population: 700
Military Unit: The Scorpion's Sting
Description: A province suffering from being just across the sea from Magnemea, Nethisa takes the bulk of any escaped slaves and the slave traders who manage them. Plagued by drug dealing, and a recent influx of whores, it is obvious the main town in Nethisa suffers serious urban decay, especially with a rising rate of robbery and violent crime. It is ill-advised to traverse the streets of Nethisa alone, and definitely not without a weapon. to Add to this rumour and mystery, the dreaded Scorpion's Sting wander the streets and land of the province, a visual reminder of the mad baron in his dark castle.
Main Export: Black-market crime
Sub-Exports: Private contractors, weaponry, fish

[attr="class","enc_province"]Name: Oroboea
Barony: Zanon of Kotas
Population: 900
Military Unit: The Creatures of The Deep
Description: Built and developed as a service port for the kingdom's exports and imports, Oreboea faces the sea on three sides, with several waterfronts and a scenic lagoon that is connected to the sea by a narrow inlet. The people of Oreboea will often use the lagoon (named Voulismeni) to cool off on a hot summer day.
Main Export: Fish
Sub-Exports: Octopus, shellfish, jewellery and handicrafts

[attr="class","enc_province"]Name: Pieria
Barony: Open
Population: 400
Military Unit: The Flametongues
Description: As the neighbouring province to Arcanaes, Pieria is a small an unassuming little province, and would've been unnoticed had they not house a sacred shrine - the Temple of Hephaestus. Carved into the mountains itself. Almost 100m above the ground, the Temple consists of three main caves and various other smaller ones. The largest of all is referred to as the Theseion Cave, with high ceilings and the figure of Hephaestus carved into the face of the mountain. The other two caverns depict the story of Hephaestus and how he came to be the Colchian patron god of metal working, craftsmanship and fire.
Main Export: Silver ore
Sub-Exports: Stone, temple taxes

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The canons of the Colchian royal lines are listed below. Please note that all untaken characters are open to creator interpretation. So long as an application does not directly contradict the information listed on this page, a creator is welcome to build a canon to their liking and create something wholly their own. Please also note that these characters are only the ones listed as members of the royal bloodlines. We also have wanted characters the the Colchian Varónos (Noble Houses) which can be found in our Character Compendium.

To apply for a Canon Character, simply create an account with their first name as your username (e.g. "tythra" for Tythra of Drakos). If the username is listed as unavailable, another member is already creating that character. All Canon Character applications must be completed within two weeks or they will be returned to Open status and the username will become available for claiming again.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Tythra of Drakos

Birth House: Kotas
Age: 52
Gender: Female
Face Claim: Helen Hunt
Province of Birth: Midas
Sister to the current king of Colchis, Tythra is a strong, independent woman who defies and breaks nearly every norm and expectation of her gender. Allowed to be so outrageously bold by her status as a widow and her royal bloodline, Tythra has passed her beliefs down to her two daughters.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Imeeya of Drakos

Birth House: Drakos
Age: 20
Gender: Female
Face Claim: Leelee Sobieski
Province of Birth: Midas
TakenImeeya is a carbon copy of her mother, from her looks to her attitude. Rude, brisk and judgemental of those who are uneducated to fearful, she is as headstrong and courageous as any of her male cousins. Close friends with her cousin Athanasia and the more volatile of the two, she is often getting herself and Asia into trouble. Imeeya cares deeply for her sister but rarely shows it.


Imeeya is a woman fighting to keep her place in a man's world. In a house with no male heir's Imeeya's interest and involvement in politics sets her apart from the expected role of an Colchian lady. Oldest Daughter of the head of House Drakos, her mother Lady Tythra, the only woman ever allowed in the Senate. Imeeya has taken after her mother in many ways. Headstrong, judgemental and unapologetic, Imeeya intends to follow in her mother's footsteps an inherit leadership of House Drakos and a seat in the senate on her own, without allowing a man to usurp what she sees as her rightful place. Although Imeeya has a very harsh exterior, she is fiercely loyal to her family, both House Drakos, and her mother's family.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Essa of Drakos

Birth House: Drakos
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Face Claim: Kaitlyn Dever
Province of Birth: Dolomesa
TakenAs smart and quick-witted as the rest of her family, Essa strays from her mother and older sister's views in her love of reading - most specifically romance texts. Dreamy and hopeful of a future with a strong and courageous husband (who will accept and allow her to be just as bold and brave), Essa is proud of her family be feels a little distant because of her softer nature.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Ria of Eliades

Birth House: Kotas
Age: 64
Gender: Female
Face Claim: Diane Keaton
Province of Birth: Midas
The sole daughter of her parents and good for little else besides marriage, Ria held out against political and diplomatic marriages until she was in her late twenties, despite fears and concerns from her noble family. Instead, she found real love in the form of Harith, a respected scholar, older than her by some fifteen years, and more devoted to her beauty and mind than any man she had ever met. Since then, they have lived their lives together, in academia and family, raising their children to be individuals instead of political pawns.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Harith of Eliades

Birth House: Eliades
Age: 79
Gender: Male
Face Claim: Peter O'Toole
Province of Birth: Athenia
Harith was born to a family of military enthusiasts who only had daughters. Despite an obvious preference for him to enlist, Harith grew up with a love of books and learning. An outcast within his bloodline, yet the only male to continue its name, he became intimate with the Athenian library and would work on his mathematical and scientific papers from dawn until dusk. It was not until a chance encounter with Ria of Kotas, travelling from Colchis, caused him to fall madly in love, that he even considered the idea of marriage or family. Now, living in his wife's home kingdom, he is a devoted father - if often a little distracted by his work.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Photis of Eliades

Birth House: Eliades
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Face Claim: Scott Porter
Province of Birth: Illytia
The eldest son of two loving parents, Photis grew up well-educated and well-rounded. Currently working as a steward under the Colchian Master of War, Photis is knowledgeable but not experienced in military matters. He has a strong belief in right or wrong and his marriage to Marisa is one of love, after meeting her during her marriage talks with Vangelis of Kotas.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Marisa of Eliades

Birth House: Condos
Age: 31
Gender: Female
Face Claim: Saffron Burrows
Province of Birth: Doralis
The eldest of her family, Marisa knew from a young age that it would be her responsibility to marry well. When it was arranged for her to travel to Colchis and meet the heir to King Tython's throne, Prince Vangelis, in the hopes of an arranged marriage, she attended to marriage talks with a heavy heart but an open mind. The man she ended up falling for, however, was the prince's distant cousin, and given Photis' bloodline, Marisa was able to convince her romantic mother to allow her unity with a lesser Colchian royal.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Aras of Eliades

Birth House: Eliades
Age: 12
Gender: Male
Province of Birth: Illytia

At only twelve years of age, the Eliades twins are a force to be reckoned with. With unstoppable energy, whirlwind enthusiasm and a family that dotes rather than disciplines, the twins Aras and Babis are well known in the Court as troublemakers. As the older of the twins, Aras has taken after his grandfather in both demeanor and interests. In fact, when he’s not creating chaos with his brother, he can be found in the library reading stories from lands afar.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Babis of Eliades

Birth House: Eliades
Age: 12
Gender: Male
Province of Birth: Illytia

TakenAt only twelve years of age, the Eliades twins are a force to be reckoned with. With unstoppable energy, whirlwind enthusiasm and a family that dotes rather than disciplines, the twins Aras and Babis are well known in the Court as troublemakers. Rather than following the family tradition of focusing on the scholarly arts, the younger twin has chosen to spend his days perfecting his more athletic pursuits. His mischievous nature is only further encouraged by his ability to sneak away from any guardian who has the misfortune of looking after this imp of a boy.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Felia of Eliades

Birth House: Eliades
Age: 29
Gender: Female
Face Claim: Alison Sweeney
Province of Birth: Illytia
Close to her brothers during her childhood, Felia grew up a tom-boy but has now developed into a sophisticated young woman. Many a suitor has come knocking at her door but Felia is far too picky to have accepted any of them thus far. Not one for books, Felia enjoys music and socialising and is known for a being a bit of a gossip.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Mikael of Eliades

Birth House: Eliades
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Face Claim: Shane West
Province of Birth: Almosis
The only one of the Eliades brood to have a temper or a dark side, Mikael grew up following two golden sibling role models and naturally bucked the trend. Rebelling against whatever is expected of him, Mikael spends most of his time gambling and going to the circus in Vasiliádon for the horse races. Smarter than he has any right to be, Mikael often sports a smart mouth and a fat lip from where he has annoyed a dealer or games-runner.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Tython of Kotas

Birth House: Kotas
Age: 56
Gender: Male
Face Claim: Michael Shannon
Province of Birth: Midas
King of Midas and the kingdom of Colchis, Tython is a strong and capable leader as well as an excellent military commander. His fathers before him took the throne and forged their kingdom in blood and war and Tython has no issues in pursuing the same path. Father to many sons, all of whom make him proud and secure in his role as monarch, he dotes on his only daughter Athanasia.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Yanni of Kotas

Birth House: Dimitrou
Age: 54
Gender: Female
Face Claim: Jeanne Tripplehorn
Province of Birth: Oettias
A strong woman in her own right but one that recognizes a king's need to be in charge, Yanni is a calm and resourceful woman who is second to her husband but still valued. She is respected as a mother but never doting and though her marriage to Tython was arranged while they were still children, she and her husband are close and have a certain detached respect for each other which has only grown the more sons she has produced for him.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Vangelis of Kotas

Birth House: Kotas
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Face Claim: Sebastian Stan
Province of Birth: Chaossis
TakenStrict, merciless and ambitious to boot, Vangelis is regularly referred to as the war machine of the Colchian kingdom. Terrifying to face on the battlefield and even more so in person, the eldest son of Tython is, without argument, the heir to his throne and the might behind his father's seat. Vangelis is known as the Stone Prince by his subjects and the Blood General by his enemies.


Born into privilege and responsibility, Vangelis is devout to the belief that sins are necessary in this world. So, if it protects his brothers, his sister, his family and his people, then Gods willing he will be the one to commit them.

A loyal son, a dedicated prince and a terrifying military General, Vangelis' reputation has spread through the Grecian realm, to all three kingdoms and beyond. He was responsible for the settling of the north and establishing an off island military outpost, he is the General that terrifies his enemies into signing for peace before blood can be shed and he has been faithfully completing his role as House leader in the Colchian Senate since he was fourteen years of age.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Zanon of Kotas

Birth House: Kotas
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Face Claim: Tom Riley
Province of Birth: Chaossis
TakenSofter-hearted and more emotional than his older brother, Zanon is intelligent, educated and a smooth and capable fighter. Brave and determined, he is a strong and supportive Commander to his older brother's status as General and is almost as feared as his brother - mostly for his creativity and smart tactics - rather than his brother's willingness to decimate his enemies.


The second son of Kotas, Zanon is the middle ground between the others, a calming force that brings a levelheaded light to those around him. As the only parent among his siblings, he frequently feels closest to his father, and seeks the king's advice on raising his young. He is a man with a stunning wife but rumors of her coming from a family of witches could put a damper on any relationship, though he stands by her publicly.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Evras of Kotas

Birth House: Thanasi
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Face Claim: Katie McGrath
Province of Birth: Megaris
TakenThe third daughter of the Thanasi family, and the third witch in the coven if rumour is to be believed, Evras is still close to her family - specifically her sisters - even after her marriage into the House of Kotas. Speculation on whether her union with one of the king's sons is real or simply a manipulation or love spell is a favourite topic of gossip in Midas.

Born the third sister of the Thanasi family, Evras has never been able to escape the rumors that coated her and her sisters, Nethis and Thea. Despite being the youngest of the supposed Thanasi witch coven, Evras is quite different as compared to her sisters. Contrary to the cunning persona of Nethis, and the mysterious aura of Thea, Evras is simply soft-spoken, gentle, yet someone would let nothing stop her in achieving what she sets her mind to.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Dion of Kotas

Birth House: Kotas
Age: 11
Gender: Male
Face Claim: Finn Wolfhard
Province of Birth: Megaris
TakenDion is a young boy being pulled in two directions. While he lives with the Kotas family, his mother is exceptionally close with her birth House and, as she keeps him so very close to herself, he spends a lot of his time visiting his aunts. Wanting to grow up to be just like his uncles but also impressed and a little scared of the Thanasi women, Dion often feels torn between learning the art of combat and reading the strange books his mother keeps giving him...


Dion. The mere mention of his name makes many of his countrymen react with varying degrees of emotion running from glee to outright fear.

He is the only son of Evras and Zanon of Kotas and thus his father's heir. He is close to his parents but it was not always that way. When he was eight his happy home and world were shattered when his father left and he formed a closer bond with his mother while they spent a good deal of time with her kin. He started learning what made people call his mother and aunts witch and found that he not only enjoyed the lessons but showed a knack for it. Those lessons ended rather abruptly when Zanon came to collect his son so that he could begin his arms lessons, part of taking on the mantle of Heir and young man.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Yiannis of Kotas

Birth House: Kotas
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Face Claim: Alden Ehrenreich
Province of Birth: Midas
Cunning and manipulative, Yiannis works effectively as a Commander in the Colchian army but works in unorthodox and calculating ways. He commands a smaller garrison than most and his commanders are used to him randomly disappearing and reappearing with the head of the enemy captain under his arm. Yiannis is famous for finding ways into impenetrable fortresses and sneaking victories from impossibilities. Proud of his accomplishments, Yiannis is more occupied with finding a challenge to his cunning than he is with beating opposing forces to his father's throne.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Silas of Kotas

Birth House: Kotas
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Face Claim: Taron Egerton
Province of Birth: Midas
The youngest of four boys, Silas is, out of his siblings, the lowest ranking officer in the Colchian forces (a Captain) but is also one of the most personally skilled. Only ever beaten by his eldest brother Vangelis, by sword or by bow, Silas is close with his men and enjoys working in the lower, tougher ranks of the military and often teases his older brothers for no longer getting their hands dirty themselves.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Athanasia of Kotas

Birth House: Kotas
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Face Claim: Bridget Satterlee
Province of Birth: Chaossis
The only daughter among so many brothers, Asia is doted on by both of her parents in a manner that shows their love by raises Asia's ire. Determined to be as strong and glorious as her brothers, Asia is a skilled archer and fights dirtier than most of her siblings. Despite her beauty, her strong Colchian attitude and defiant manner of speech has led to few interested suitors.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Dionysios of Thanasi

Birth House: Thanasi
Age: 82
Gender: Male
Face Claim: Terrence Stamp
Province of Birth: Megaris
Born to a family of nannies more than relatives, Dionysios grew up with a distinct belief in succeeding alone and never waiting for someone to give you what you want. You take it. The only male child of his House, Dionysios later came to consider the name Thanasi synonymous with himself personally and he holds it dearer than anything else. Cunning, manipulative, deadly and unscrupulous, Dionysios is widely understood to be a man you stay far away from the bad side of. Most of the "disappearances" amongst the Midas nobles have had suspicions involving the Thanasi family leader. In recent years, however, Dionysios' age has been catching up with him. Forgetful, touchy and often violent, many say that the great politician is slowly losing his mind.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Nethis of Thanasi

Birth House: Thanasi
Age: 32
Gender: Female
Face Claim: Eva Green
Province of Birth: Megaris
TakenNethis is perhaps the most cunningly intelligent woman in any of the Grecian kingdom Courts. Secretive, merciless and seductive to boot, Nethis has been called many things by many people. Rumours circulate that she has taken many lovers (most of whom she has apparently poisoned), some say that she has even conceived children that she has either hidden away or drowned. The general consensus in the Midas Court is that Nethis and her two sisters are witches who control, threaten and poison those around them for their own gains.


Nethis is the daughter of Dionysios of Thanasi and Ulla of Kotas. She is the eldest sibling and sister to Thea, Evras, Dysios, and Mihail - all of which are children of House Thanasi. Nethis of Thanasi is a dangerous woman, she is not one to cross, because her vengeance may very well be your end. It is common knowledge that Nethis is a woman of great intelligence, she is probably the most clever member of House Thanasi. She is a snake in a woman's body, so it is important to keep your distance far enough from being bitten. She is a powerful ally as well as a dangerous adversary. Nethis trusts and loves no one but her family and she will make sure that her family reaches longevity. Nethis of House Thanasi will do anything at any cost to procure success for her family name.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Thea of Thanasi

Birth House: Thanasi
Age: 31
Gender: Female
Face Claim: Rachel Weisz
Province of Birth: Megaris
TakenThea is quieter than her sister Nethis, her silence in Court has been coated in rumours of magic and spells. With a solid stare and a threatening quiet, Thea is often as feared as Nethis simply because she is so totally unreadable. Her presence is eerie and anything that she does say is mused over by the servants throughout the city.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Dysius of Thanasi

Birth House: Thanasi
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Face Claim: Dane Dehaan
Province of Birth: Megaris
Sneaky, arrogant and mean-tempered, Dysius works closely with his older sisters, permitting them entrance to the information and areas that only noblemen are normally allowed. Loyal to his father and jealous of the Kotas princes and all their good-looks and glory, Dysius lives for the day when he finally achieves greatness for the Thanasi House.

[attr="class","enc_canons"]Mihail of Thanasi

Birth House: Thanasi
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Face Claim: Ezra Miller
Province of Birth: Nethisa
TakenMihail is a bigger waste of space than his older brother. Haughty, demanding and desperate for recognition in the noble Court and on the battlefield, Mihail seems to think that the best way to come out on top is to drag everyone else down, spending most of his time looking for mistakes or failures that will help to drag the Kotas name through the dirt - instead of actually improving himself in any way.


Long-hated by his now dead mother and youngest of the Thanasi brood, Mihail has always struggled with acceptance of the fact that he should receive so little and suffer so for the misfortune of arriving unto this world last of all his siblings. A stuttering child, only the support of his siblings carried him through his early years, otherwise so full of maternal ignorance, and 'twas not until her death in his sixth year that he discovered his inner pride. The boy was destined for far greater things than merely being the younger brother of the family heir: why should his misfortune in being born the last mean he can't have what he wills? Thanasis do not wait to be handed their dreams, they take as they will, and Mihail has always been raised to do the same.

Now a young man, still considers himself the driving force behind his mother's death (his darkest wishes and prayers at such a young age known only to his siblings and the gods at which they were directed) and he is not afraid to use his words to destroy others. Really, he believes wholeheartedly that he should deserve far more than what he has, and the entire world should have to watch him and cower in his sheer brilliance. Gossip and rumour and the false pretence of being a successful philosopher through the theft of other's work have gotten him suitably far in life already, yet he forever longs for more. The only trouble is, he doesn't care to work to achieve such glory; he'd much rather wait to watch others fall before him.