Description
Khulani, a young warrior of the Imaziɣen tribe in modern-day North Africa, knew he had a special gift from an early age. He had always lived a simple life with his tribespeople following the herds of Hartebeest across the endless grasslands that they called their home. Already a successful Hunt Master with the potential to be a great tribal leader, life was good for Khulani.
And then his world was inexplicably turned upside-down.
From the dark and mysterious Uari Ljanub Mountain Range comes a predatory animal with an appetite for human flesh to terrorize his village. Khulani suddenly finds himself facing a violent struggle with an unnatural beast that defies his untrained powers. Desperation compels him to take action that will result in the fight of his life and expose even deeper mysteries about himself that he could never have anticipated.
As if the threat of a deranged carnivore were not enough, two mysterious strangers abruptly appear in his hour of need. Strange forces and a revelation that shakes the whole of the Imaziɣen people instigates a series of events that sends Khulani on an expedition across two continents. He is bound to seek out answers far to the south that will test his gift and determine his fate.
Along the way, Khulani will experience the strange ways of civilizations he knows little about. There are unexpected dangers outside the sheltered existence of his tribal life that he must overcome to survive the journey and learn the truth of his destiny. What Khulani finds will change his life forever.
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Cast of Characters & Glossary
Arch-Druid Caomh the Enlightened: Leader of the Druids devoted to the goddess Eriu.
Bochus: Imaziɣen Hunt Master who first encountered the long-tooth.
Buadhach: Eriu Druid.
Captain Aderfi: Captain of the Capsian merchant vessel the RrwaH (Breeze).
Captain Hepzefa: Captain of the TaMehu river trader the Mew-Hanej (Water Reed).
Captain Khuy: Captain of the TaShemau river trader.
Captain Uetu: Captain of the TaMehu merchant ship the Rom (Fish).
Cynwrig: Elder Druid of the Nabta enclave.
Deezigre of House Osris: The Atlantean High Priest of Pontus responsible for the Orichalcum Crystals located in the Crystal Pyramid of Iunu at the Necropolis of Inbu-Hedj.
Elder Boa: Father of Khulani and elder of the tribe.
Elder Maedoc: Elder Druid from the enclave outside of the Eriu city of Kenno. He became Khulani’s master after Elder Munatas.
Fergus and Finn: Eriu Druids.
Frinya: Healing shaman and close friend to Khulani’s mother.
Grian: Elder Eriu Druid.
Intef: Proprietor of an inn at Thunis. He is also the cousin of Captain Uetu.
Deezigre of House Osris: The Atlantean High Priest of Pontus responsible for the Orichalcum Crystals located in the Crystal Pyramid of Iunu at the Necropolis of Inbu-Hedj.
Elder Boa: Father of Khulani and elder of the tribe.
Elder Maedoc: Elder Druid from enclave outside of Eriu city of Kenno. He became Khulani’s master after Elder Munatas.
Fergus and Finn: Eriu Druids.
Frinya: Healing shaman & close friend to Khulani’s mother.
Grian: Elder Eriu Druid.
Intef: Proprietor of an inn at Thunis. He is also the cousin of Captain Uetu.
Khulani: Young Imaziɣen warrior born with a special gift.
Glossary
Amazigh: An Imaziɣen tribe that dwells in the Uari Ssamal mountains. Their leaders, warriors, and shamans are “without husbands,” and the men take a subjugate role in their society.
Amgar: Chief of an Imaziɣen tribe.
Apep: Serpent god with a cult of followers who believe in human sacrifice. Worshipped in TaShemau and TaMehu.
Atum: Patron deity of the city of Inbu-Hedj.
Aur: River with an unknown source that runs north through Kerma, TaShemau, and TaMehu before dispersing into a wide delta that dumps into the Great Sea.
Ayur: Imaziɣen goddess of the moon.Grand Shaman Badru and Chief Amgar
Dia: Honorary titles of the High Shaman and Amgar selected each year to preside over the Naming Ceremony at Tazallit lhnna.
Heqet: An alcoholic drink from TaMehu
Hewetkaptah: Temple dedicated to Ptah.
Ibhr Rrbi: Sea of Grass, where the Imaziɣen live.
Imaziɣen: Ancient tribes in modern-day North Africa that preceded the Berber.
Istsa snake: A common venomous snake that inhabits the grassland and rocky places in the Ibhr Rrbi.
Kaiko:One-eye or Cyclops.
Kalasiris: A long dress wrapped around the body and over the shoulders from a single piece of fabric. Typically made from linen.
Long-tooth: An unusually large saber-toothed mountain lion possessed by a Chaos Demon.
Nemes: Traditional and common headdress worn by the people of TaMehu, TaShemau, and Kerma. The most notable feature is the cloth that covers the back and sides of the ears and neck.
Per-aat: Temple dedicated to Atum.
Praa of TaMehu: Ruler of the kingdom of TaMehu. Translates to Pharaoh.
Ptah: Creation god, patron of sculptors, painters, builders, carpenters, and other craftsmen. Patron deity of the city of Inbu-Hedj in TaMehu.
Punt: A mysterious land of wonder inhabited by Little People. They trade in exotic goods, mainly with the Praa of TaShemau.
Sacred Cynocephalus: Sacred when given as a gift to the Praa, the Cynocephalus are a strange race of short humanoids with a baboon-like head.
Shendyt: A common kilt-like garment that wraps around the waist and extends to the knees. It is traditionally worn by the people of TaMehu, TaShemau, and Kerma.
Shenti: A kilt-like garment typically made of linen and fastened at the waste by a girdle.
Tafukt: Imaziɣen god of the sun.
TaMehu: The kingdom that predated Upper Egypt in the time of Atlantis.
TaShemau: The kingdom that predated Lower Egypt in the time of Atlantis.
Tasili n Ajjer: The only permanent settlement of the Imaziɣen, although the residents rarely come into contact with the Imaziɣen of the Ibhr Rrbi.
Tazallit lhnna: The City of Peace where the Imaziɣen gather every year to recognize new warriors and shamans, as well as to discuss trade and resolve disputes among themselves.
Uari Ljanub: Southern mountain range that parallels the Uari Ssamal. The Shad River originates within its peaks.
Uari Ssamal: Northern mountain range along the coast of the Great Sea. The Tazallit lhnna is located in one of its valley’s.
Utjenet: “Gods land.” Also containing the Pleasure Gardens of Atum. A place known to the people of Punt where wondrous and exotic luxuries can be found.
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