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SKY STONE CHARACTERS


Skyla

Skyla Clarke is 17 years old and the main female character of Sky Stone. Also known as Sky, she eventually gains the name Pheonix. Originally from Australia, she becomes a resident of the town of Tolla in the nation of Prayell, Branzia.

Skyla is a Sky Guardian with the Gift of a warrior. Her Sky Stone is called Flicker. Her Gift bestows her with the ability to manipulate fire, grasp fighting skills extremely quickly on top of a natural fighting ability, perfect night vision, tell friend or foe at a glance, and think clearly in dangerous situations with a natural ability to lead others. Skyla is also a proficient archer and horse rider.

Appearance:
Approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height and weighing about 60 kg. Her eyes are green. Her nose is straight with a slightly up turned tip. Her face is oval in shape with a smooth complexion and a light tan. She is slim and athletic.
Her hair is a chocolate brown and flows in waves below the shoulders. She usually wears it down or in a ponytail.
She prefers to wear mens clothing (breaches, shirt and tunic) and, from Aaron's insistence, obtains some plate armour part way through the story.

Personality:
Skyla generally has low self-esteem and is highly strung. She is selfless, brave, loving and has a 'go get it' attitude. However she is easily angered. She would rather take on a war by herself so not to have others injured or killed because of her command.

Animals:
Two horses. Her pitch black stallion, Eclipse, and her golden maned mare, Aiya.
Her only pet is Ilyarrah. Ily is a creature called a keer known as magic-spawn.


Aaron

Aaron Warder is 20 years old and the main male character of Sky Stone. He is a resident of Tolla and one of two people who first find Skyla when she arrives in Branzia. He is the town instructor in sword fighting, teaching the young men of Prayell how to defend their town and people from the regular raids.

Aaron has a sad past. His late father was the lord of Tolla until a raid took his life and that of his family while Aaron himself was in the Prayellen Capital, Cantor, undergoing knighthood studies. He gives up his title as Lord of Tolla, trying to forget his past. He is an outstanding swordsman although never obtaining his knighthood.

Appearance:
6 foot 4 inches in height and about 95 kg in weight. He has dark brown eyes, a straight nose and angular jaw. He is tanned and heavily muscled making him quite intimidating to look at. He has shaggy black hair that hangs to his earlobes.

Personality:
Aaron has a strong demeanor  hardened by his past and multiple battles. Despite this he has a soft side, usually shown around Skyla when alone. He is very overprotective of Skyla, wanting to protect her from harm, concerned that she may be injured in battle. 

Animals:
Aaron owns a dun stallion named Whisper.
Skyla
Skyla
Aaron
Aaron

Belle Dubois

Originally from France, Belle, a 13 year old girl, is transported to Branzia to be a Sky Guardian. Hidden from society by two thieves Belle escapes to the forest on the outskirts of Lorona, where Skyla finds her, dirty and hungry.

Belle's Sky Guardian ability is to communicate with animals and be able transform herself into an animal. She also has a strong sense of smell. She particularly likes turning in to a baby dear or a tabby kitten.

Appearance:
Belle is short and thin with long, straight blonde hair down to her waist.

Personality:
Belle is generally very shy around people. However, if an animal is in need of help a very protective and selfless Belle emerges
Belle

Ellis
Ellis

Ellis Bennet

Ellis is a 16 year old boy who, after being rescued by Lord Godfrey, begins training in magical powers under his guidance in Prayell's Royal Castle in the Capital City of Cantor

Appearance:
Ellis has fair skin and fiery red hair. He favors a green cloak and carries a staff with a crystal at its top.

Personality:
Ellis is a buoyant and bouncy boy with a mischievous spark. He is charming due to his constant smiles, this allowing him to get away with many antics at inappropriate times. Despite his seemingly laid back mannerisms  he is diligent and hardworking when he gets down to business. He is dedicated to becoming a fully fledged mage.

Animals:
Ellis owns a bay gelding called Wind.


Aiyanna Bennet

Old Aiyanna is Tolla's witch. Aiyanna's magic is not of the powerful kind but used for healing, involving trinkets and herbs

Appearance:
Frail looking, Aiyanna is anything but how she appears. She is quite strong for her old age. She likes wearing brightly colored dresses and large amounts of jewelry  some of which are magically infused. Earrings decorate the rim of one ear. She has white hair which she wears slicked back in to a bun.

Personality:
Aiyanna is very wise but very blunt. With her years of experience and keen observations she gives the impression of telling the future. She is very compassionate in a grandmotherly way but a has a very get-down-to-business attitude.

Nate

Due to his quiet and gentle ways 14 year old Nate is a outsider in Aarons sword fighting classes. He is mocked for his reserved manner. He develops a crush on Belle losing his chance with her after being startled by a flock of birds.

Appearance:
Nate appears quite dorky in appearance. He has extremely short, light brown hair and ears that stick out from the side of his head.

Personality:
Nate is shy and self-conscious. A master swordsman with perfect technique but lacking in the nerve and courage required by a soldier.

Lord Godfrey

Lord Godfrey is the royal mage for the Prayellen king. He lives in the castle in Cantor and tutors Ellis. As the royal mage he also heads the Council of Mages, a group of mages which follow him around like sheep.

Appearance:
Lord Godfrey is a tall, weedy man with a receding hair line of white, frizzy hair that curves around the back of his head from ear to ear. He usually wears a black cloak and black floppy hat with a decorative yellow feather.

Personality:
Lord Godfrey is very pompus, looking down his nose at everyone especially non-magic users. He is very hard to please and seems to have never smiled in his life. He is very critical.

Hugo

Hugo is a spy for the Tryzonian king although this is not known until late in Sky Stone. He hides this by deceiving the Prayellen king and working as his personal guard and diplomat. Hugo is also a Sky Guardian although his intentions have turned away from the protection of magic and magic users. He deceives Skyla and nearly causes a huge rift between her and Aaron.

Hugo's Sky Guardian abilities include being able to produce force fields, sense danger and persuasion.

Appearance:
He has golden, brown hair streaked by the sun. His skin has a light tan. His eyes are a bright blue.

Personality:
Hugo is extremely self-centered, thinking himself above others. People are mislead because of his winning smile and looks. He has a remarkable capacity to persuade and convince others of his worthiness.

Other Characters

King of Prayell, King George III
Queen of Prayell, Queen Taline
King of Tryzon, King Marius
Reuben (Spy)
Walton
Sir Morgan of Lorona (Knight)
Tom (Soldier)
Henry (Soldier)
Roland (Soldier)
Harry Kittle (Merchant)
Mr Huges (Blacksmith)
Sir Cory Gullian of Mirielle (Knight)
Sir Justin (Knight)
Dallas (Scholar)
© Scarlett Van Dijk 2016