Continent where The Rise of the Markless takes place. Used interchangeably with the name of the planet, for most people on Ascana know of no worlds beyond their shores.

Powerful empire on Ascana where the Markless people are enslaved.

Port torn on the northern shore of Ascana. Home of a school that teaches humans how to bond dragons.

Northernmost landmass on Ascana. Known to hold dragon eggs buried within its icy caves.

Southernmost landmass known to anyone on Ascana. Home of people who live in volcanic caves, forcefully bonding dragons.

Nation of port towns on the Sea of Jipera. Known to be the wealthiest people on Ascana.

Little-known mountain village in the Yanorian Mountains in the northwest reaches of Ascana.

Open plains on the Rorot Tundra governed by various tribal factions. No lone government.

Markless orphan born in Yalsera, Skarria. Rebellious protagonist of The Rise of the Markless.

Markless son of a farming family in Serrin’Orr, Skarria. Selfless activist for change for the Markless people.

Tyrannical commander of Skarria’s Black Guard. Brother of Velus Eldrad.

Weak, alcoholic Emperor of Skarria. Passionate musician not cut out for the life of a tyrant.

Dragon Rider in the northern land of Samsu. Teacher at the School of Kjos.

Duke of Ocrana, Skarria. Sympathetic to the plight of the Markless people. Friend of Elyon.

Healer in Ocrana, Skarria. Elyon’s lover. Daughter of Duke Haginshold of Skarria.

Leader of the Kha Rikhan, Ocrana’s elite force tasked with the defense of Duke Ralf Haginshold.

Soldier in the Kha Khaphan. Cold to strangers until they prove their trustworthiness.