Copyright © 2002 by Syvia (Aka Rebecca K. Friedrick). All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the stuff from LoK. Adojan the Hylden and all of the Ancients except Janos are my brain children. If you want the full list- here it is! ^_^
Author's Notes: Currently updated to Chapter 11
.........Do NOT read further if you have not read all of the current chapters!.........
I've decided that sometimes the authors' notes are just toooo long to put up before the chapter, so I'll put them here. But what this really is, is a Dictionary, Timeline, and General Authors' Notes space. This section will grow more detailed as we go along, and will always be the last chapter. ^_^ From now on, I will be responding to my reviews here (at the end). Please feel free to ask or email any questions you have, and if I can answer them without spoilers, I'll do that here too. ^_^
~......................................................Time and Space......................................................~
Here's my method of marking time. Come here any time it gets confusing.
I've divided time into two categories based on the Pillars' destruction.
B. C. - Before the Corruption
A. C. - After the Corruption
I've divided the world into three categories, based on the state of its collapse.
The Living World - Nosgoth at the beginning of its existence.
The Sickened World - Nosgoth after the birth of Kain.
The Dying World- Nosgoth after the fall of Raziel.
...........................................................Time Line..............................................................
What some of you probably realized, but I'll go over it again just to make sure- is that 1649 B.C. occurs before 500 B.C. The way time is marked is this; B.C. time counts down to 0 which is the year the Pillars were corrupted. After that, A.C. time begins again at one. I'll give you a short timeline- be aware, the A.C. dates are not exact. At this point, not even Kain himself knows quite how old he is. ^_^ (~) means approximately.
1649 B.C. - Evike Audron dies (time frame of chapters 1, 3 and 5)
500 B. C. - Janos Audron is murdered by the Sarafan (time frame of chapters 2 and 4)
0 - Ariel dies, Kain is born, the Pillars are corrupted
30 A. C. - Kain kills the circle
37 A. C. - With the help of Mortanius, Moebius imprisons Raziel (time frame of chapter 6)
48 A. C. - Magnus is born as a human
76 A. C. - At 28 years old, Magnus is turned into a vampire
249 A. C. - Kain begins his conquest of Nosgoth.
251 A. C. - The Sarafan Lord takes the visible role as Leader of Meridian & begins sending out troops to meet Kain's army
254 A. C. - Kain is defeated by the Sarafan Lord, Magnus is thrown into the Eternal Prison (Time frame of chapter 8 and the beginning of 10)
430 A. C. - Kain defeats the Sarafan Lord
513 A. C. - Kain resurrects the Sarafan Generals
1504 A. C. - Raziel is thrown into the abyss, Kyran is the only survivor of the Clan Purge
2012 A. C. - Raziel is reborn as the Soul Reaver, kills the other Lieutenants with the exception of Turel, He and Kain leave this era of Nosgoth for the past. Adojan is ordered to begin his conquest of Nosgoth. (Time frame of chapters 7, 9 and 11)
Who's Who?
I'd like to take this time to explain how I came up with all the cool names for my original characters. ^_^
I looked up 'Janos Audron' on the net and learned that it was Hungarian. To all those who knew that without any guess work- well... I'm just not as familiar with name orientation as you! ;-p
After that I went to see what other names I could find that were Hungarian which sounded good or had a relevant meaning. I started choosing them based on what they meant and what I wanted out of the character.
Here are all the ones I've used so far- What they mean, as well as who the person is (but if you don't know already, shame on you!). This will also be updated as we go along. New information will be added, and by the time we get to the end, there will be lengthy character descriptions of these people. DO NOT read if you have not read all current chapters.
I may be incorrect on the name pronunciation, and there are a few names where I've tweaked the spelling. ~_^ Be aware.
(Thank you to Nemi, who filled me in on the meaning of Janos' name *blows kisses*)
Ladies
Anci~ (An'-cee) Meaning; Graceful ~The youngest of the three 'Sirens'. An outgoing young Ancient with a soft voice.
Angyalka~ (Ang -yall'-ka) Meaning; Messenger ~The Pillar of the Mind, Jergo's wife, Cili's mother.
Aurelia~ (Au -rel'-ee -a) Meaning; Gold ~One of the fledglings, no real description yet.
Cili~ (See'-lee) Meaning; Blind ~Cili is the youngest of her generation, and a Seer.
Evike~ (Eev'-eh -ke) Meaning; Life ~Evike was the wife of Janos Audron, mother to Zofia. Her magical knowledge included, but was not limited to, the Spectral Realm and properties of souls.
Hajna~ (Ha -ya'-na) Meaning; Grace ~The second-born girl of the three 'Sirens'. Something of a peacemaker.
Ibolya~ (I -bol'-ya) Meaning; Violet ~The Pillar of Nature
Katakin~ (Kat'-a -kin) Meaning; Pure ~One of the fledglings, no real description yet.
Mara~ (Mar'-ah) Meanings; Bitter, Grace ~The oldest of the three 'Sirens'. A quiet young Ancient with a sharp tongue.
Treszka~ (Trez'-ka) Meaning; Reaper ~The Pillar of Death
Vicuska~ (Vi-coos'-ka) Meaning; Life ~The Pillar of Energy
Zofia~ (Zo- fi'-ah) Meaning; Wise ~Zofia is the daughter of Janos and Evike Audron, heart-sister to Vorador. Her talents dwell in the magical realm of combat, not the physical, and she is the newly made Wisdom Keeper.
Gentlemen
Adojan~ (Ah'-do-jan) {See also; Kyran} Meaning; Dark ~Adojan was killed as a human at the dawn of Kain's empire and raised by the Vampire Raziel. As a result of Janos Audron's resurrection, he survived the Razielim Purge and has evolved into a creature similar to the Hylden of ancient times.
Janos~ (Yan'-os) Meaning; Chosen by God ~....Um, yeah, you should all already know this! *sighs* The Reaver Guardian, participated in the war against the Hylden when he was young. Was killed by the Sarafan in 500 B. C. and resurrected soon after by an unknown being. Was used to power a machine of the Sarafan Lord's in later centuries, continued his reclusive habits as Kain began his empire; saved Adojan from the Razielim Purge at the instructions of the Elder God.
Jergo~ (Yer'-go) Meaning; Watchful ~The Pillar of Time, Cili's father.
Istvan~ (Ist' -van) Meaning; Crowned ~The Pillar of States
Izsak~ (I' -zak) Meaning; Laughter ~One of the fledglings, no real description yet.
Kyran~ (Ki' -ran) Meaning; Dark ~Adojan's human name.
Lorant~ (Lor-ant') Meaning; Victory ~Lorant is one of the younger members of his generation and a talented warrior, if a bit excitable at times. He and Vorador are good friends.
Neci~ (Nee'-cee) Meaning; Fire ~Neci is the apprentice Weapons-smith. He enjoys imbuing his works with magic spells and is a very capable craftsman.
Oszkar~ (Oz' -car) Meaning; Leaping Warrior ~The Pillar of Dimension
Rendor~ (Ren' -door) Meaning; Peacekeeper ~The Pillar of Conflict
Sebestyen~ (Se -best' -yen) Meaning; Revered ~The Pillar of Balance
Births (All in B.C.)
Vorador- 2113
Zofia- 2086
Aurelia-2034
Neci- 1995
Mara, Hajna, Anci- 1989
Lorant- 1963
Katakin-1945
Izsak- 1890
Cili- 1881
Deaths
Evike- 1649
The Ancient Guardians
Balance- Sebestyen
Time- Jergo
States- Istvan
Mind-Angyalka
Conflict- Rendor
Nature- Ibolya
Energy-Vicuska
Dimension- Oszkar
Death- Treszka
Reaver- Janos
Special Thanks
I used the Prima strategy guides for BO2 & SR2 for pics of the games and info.
Blincoln's site; for inspiration given by the cut scenes and dialogue from each of the games (which I also don't own, even though they were cut out *pouts*)
SilverEnigma's site (she has kick-ass pictures of just about everything in her archive, which I looked at while writing.)
As well as my buddies from the LoK EB, who are still helping me gain new insight into the characters of LoK and giving me new things to think about. *huggles them*
Responses to Reviews from the beginning to 9/5 have been archived. :-p
Responses from 12/10/02 to 5/18/03
Lunatic Pandora- I really like the way you think, hon! Thanks for all of those points. Well, as it's told in the preview information in Defiance- they don't stick together. *shrugs* But as for me... I've been thinking for a while that Raz needed to grow up and get a few clues. That's one of the biggest reasons I (er... Moebius) put him in the Eternal Prison.
Thank you! I try to keep them true to the games & make logical assumptions based on LoK dialogue, about their personalities. *lol* You wanted to choke Adojan? *grins* Well, I don't know specifically why, but yeah, I've been told he's kinda annoying. :-D Good. As for Janos and the Hylden... well it's not as if he's doing it willingly.
Thank you for the review, hope you liked the new chapter.
Concept of a demon- ^_^ I'd be worried if I didn't think you'd use the launcher anyway! Thanks for the review.
Light- Thanks. *sighs* Damn lazy muses. *shakes her head* At least it's up now.
Anima Flamma- Thank you and I hope you continue to enjoy it. :-)
Angel-Chan- *lol* Poor Raz. Squeeze him extra hard once for me! Thanks for the review.
Tana- Hey there, girlie! ^_^ Heh, I'm either gifted or touched in the head, some days it's hard to tell which. *grins* Alright! Another who's not afraid to read the long fics straight through... when they have enough time.... *hugs* I will, I will, and you're welcome.
Guardian of Tears- Thanks for all of that. ^_^ Good question- and here's the answer. You're right- if he could get out, he could very well swim to shore and hightail it outta that time, but he can't get out, and all of those indoor pools & rivers in the Prison end in thick metal bars that he can't phase through and can't wear down. He's not strong enough to cut through a large metal bar (as we've seen in the games) and the wardens/demons/reaver will not allow him to spend the time it would take to hew it down. Don't worry about Raz though- he will get out eventually. *smirks* In the next chapter, in fact.
*gasps* Oh you! *laughs* Enjoy your sticker!
Deionarra- :-D Thank you. *sighs* Yes... and just like Cili, the damn visions won't leave me alone. *shudders at the dreaded Stats work* Oh I hated that class last year. ^_^ Passed it though, and as it's said, 'all's well that ends well'.
VladimirsAngel- *hugs* Oi... O_o how long did it take you? *grins* I'm well aware by this time that I'm long-winded. :-D I love every minute of it! *blushes* *lol* He's just annoyed that I keep poking in his head. *Raziel looks pointedly down at Syvia's hand, which is sticking out of his emancipated ribcage.* Oh! How did that get there?! *hides her hands behind her back* Thanks. ^_^
MikotoTribal- *grins* I'm glad someone actually likes the jumping. I've had complaints. :-p People who smacked me over the head and said 'GET BACK TO RAZ!' But hey *shrugs* I always do eventually. ^_^
Five- ............ *sits there in confusion for a bit* You're a very enthusiastic person. ^_^
Okay Five, don't worry- I'm still going. Please, don't search for a new chapter every day, because I'm not that proficient with my writing. It's my style to edit several times, and to take a long time going from the written version to a computer document. *shrugs* That is, unfortunately, just the way I write.
Uh... who's Abe?
But I'm glad you like the fic. Thanks for the review. :-)
Responses from 10/19 to 12/9
Angel-chan- You'll get no help from me, Raz! I think you're cuddly too. ^_^ I have to content myself with the plushie version though. *hugs Angel-chan* Thanks for the review, hon.
DHA- Ooooh man. *looks around nervously* You better get her some tissues, Suzu, things are gonna get a lot worse before they get better.
Mink Biscuit- *sighs* For some reason it couldn't be avoided. And honestly- I think my sister & niece were sapping my creativity. Now that they're gone *sighs* I finally got over my little bout of depression & I'm managing to get on with the fic. Thanks for the review. ^_^
Crystarr- *hugs* God bless you for the funny yet complimentary reviews! *thinks* Hmm... a thumb war. Nah. It's too hard to hold a sword with just your thumb... although Kain could probably do it.
Elashana- Thank you! I love doing the unexpected. ^_^ Well, give Zofia a break- she's been imprisoned for longer than Ariel and she had to kill all her buddies to keep them from going crazy too. Not a happy girl. *pouts* *hugs* Thank you! This is exactly what I'm saying!
Mink Biscuit- Thank you! Thank you thank you thank you!
Bahamut- *lol* Good luck with the operation. I'll certainly be careful and thanks for the party advice- but I'll just go for Moebius myself. ^_^ It's more fun that way. More difficult, to be sure, but more fun in the end. :-D
Silveriss- *hugs* You are too kind & I can't get enough of that. ^_^ Hope you liked the latest chapter.
GoT- *massive hug* Stop bowing. ^_^ You'll make me blush. I'm glad some people appreciate the long fics- you guys are the readers I'm really looking for anyway!
MST Stands for (Mystery Science Theater). MST 3000 is a television show where a guy and two robots basically sit in front of a movie theater and make fun of the cheesy B class Sci-Fi movies they're forced to watch. Lots of people used to write them for FF.net, but the admins banned them. (A shame too, I knew a couple that were laugh riots. ^_^)
Ilit- *grins* Thank you, everybody.
Evelin- *bland look* *walks up and slaps a 'Master of the Obvious' sticker on Evelin's forehead* *walks off*
Concept of a Demon- What? Which? *looks round* I'm confused! What rules all?
Continuing now. ^_^ *hopes you feel better*
Evelin-
Zofia- You've been waiting? I've been waiting! She slapped me in a wall- you've been sitting around going about your life?! Who's the tragedy case here?!? Me!!! That's who!
Calm down, hon, you're using multiple exclamation points.
Zofia- *huffing*
*reads the last line* Oh! That does it, Evelin! *runs up and slaps a 'Master of the Obvious' sticker on your shoulder*