Exiles trilogy

The Mage Guardians had been the protectors of the people of Lenfell, but after the Waste Wars many were killed and the few survivors had to go into hiding.

Most Mages follow the Captal, who has the knowledge of all previous Captals. There are three different specializations of Mage Guardians: Warrior Mage, Healer Mage, and Scholar Mage. The Warrior Mages use magic and swords in combat. They are led by the First Sword, second in command to the Mage Captal. Healer Mages are trained to use magic and wards to heal wounds, both physical and mental. They usually excel in defensive warding as opposed to offensive. Mage Guardians do not need a specialization, but they make-up the majority of all Mages. Mageborn who are still in training are referred to as Prentice Mages.

The Lords of Malerris believe that their patron saint, the Weaver, has a plan for Lenfell woven into the Great Loom. The First Lord rules the Lords in the hidden Malerris Castle. They guide the others in weaving/revealing the Weaver's tapestry. The Fifth Lord acts as the scissors, cutting the strings no longer need or knotting the weaving. The strings are usually people's lives. A woman cannot become a lady of Malerris until she has born a child.

The order of command for the Lords of Malerris goes as such

            Warden of the Loom- First Lord
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Master Weaver- Second Lord, Threadkeeper- Third Lord, Master Spinner- Fourth Lord, Seneschal- Fifth Lord
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        Lords and Ladies of Malerris
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            Lower Malerris

Bloods

The Bloods are in essence the ruling class of Lenfell. During the defining First Census, a family with the fewest birth defects was granted Blood Status. As with all families, Bloods have two colours for their Name, but they are also given a gold Sigil to mark their status.

Tiers

Originally there were five tiers, Firsts and Seconds being the highest next to Bloods. The Thirds and Fourths are in the lower echelon of Lenfell's society. Over time, the Fifth Tier - the one with the most genetic anomalies – died out. First and Second Tier Names also have sigils, Silver for Firsts, and Copper for Seconds.

As the importance of women increased, men lost prominence and all power in the aftermath of the Waste Wars. After a time, men became akin to slaves in society's eyes. A Tierless woman is considered above a man. First Daughters can marry their male family members off for political and business gains. A man is supposed to lower his eyes for women and always wear coifs in public to cover their hair. The prestige, power, and political influence a woman can have is often based on her Tier. A man of a higher Tier will be sought after for a consort to enrich or preserve a bloodline.

The Tier system was seemingly abolished upon the marriage of the Lady Glenin Feiran (née Ambrai) to Garon Anniyas. Although officially there are no more Bloods or Tiers, the people of Lenfell have long memories of their status and that of others.

The First Councillor presides over the Council of Lenfell in the capital, Ryka Court. Each Shir is represented by a Senior and Junior Councillor. Councillors are women or men, usually a Blood.

Each Shir is ruled by the First Daughter of the ruling Blood family. Some Shirs have ruling families with titles from before the Waste Wars, such as the Grand Duchess of Domburronshir.

Several notable cities dot Lenfell's landscape. There is the capital, Ryka Court, where the Council meets.

Ambrai, capital of Ambraishir and former center of culture and Mage Guardians, was destroyed by Auvry Feiran and the Council Guard but is being rebuilt.

Other cities are known for various things, including beautiful Saints murals, gardens, and ironworks, among other things.

• Ryka Court (Ryka)
• Havenport (Shellinkroth)
• Shainkroth (Tillinshir)
• Longriding (The Waste)
• Combel (The Waste)
• Renig (The Waste)
• Ambrai (Ambraishir)
• Roseguard (Sheve)
• Pinderon (Cantrashir)
• Cantratown (Cantrashir)
• Wyte Lynn Castle (Bleynbradden)
• Neele (Bogdenguard)
• Kenroke (Kenrokeshir)
• Roke Castle (Kenrokeshir)
• Domburr Castle (Domburronshir)
• Domburron (Domburronshir)
• Firrense (Gierkenshir)
• Dinn (Dindenshire)
• Isodir (Rinesteenshir)

The Rising is the rebellion formed in large part by the Ostins. The Rising opposes the growing power of the First Councillor, the Tier system, and the unfair treatment of men. The introduction of mandatory identity disks greatly strengthens the ranks of the rebellion. The disks stated the name and Tier of its owner and were required to be worn at all times.

The Rising uses a matrix of communications created by Sarra Liwellan to keep members safe from traitors. A similar system comprising minstrels is organized by Collan Rosvenir to gather information.

The peoples of Lenfell believe in a Calendar of Saints. Each Saint has a dedicated week in the thirty-six-week calendar. There is also Wraithenday, which commemorates the fallen of the past. Given names are almost always variations of a Saint's name (their Name Saint) and each person has a Birth Saint for the Week of their birth. Each Saint is a patron of various abilities or characteristics. A person is free the follow and/or pray to whichever Saint they choose, the exception being the Lords of Malerris, who only follow the Weaver.