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21 February 2026
- 15:3915:39, 21 February 2026 Bestia Plena (hist | edit) [587 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: FULL SLAVE''' {{ColourMarker | colour= red | text = white }} Full Slaves can be used by anybody for any reason, including for sexual purposes. It is only their knowledge which differentiates them from Bestia Baja. Like Baja, they usually have the lowest, dirtiest and most unpleasant jobs but those which require more skill and knowledge. ==Etymology== The name comes from "Full Beast". ==Appearance== The Slaves have a trim colour of red. ==Notes== ==Cha...")
- 15:2615:26, 21 February 2026 Bestia Baja (hist | edit) [775 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: RAW SLAVE''' {{ColourMarker | colour= tan | text = black }} Bestia Baja are untrained slaves and can be given any work by any person. They are often used for sexual purposes. Because they have had little training (and so represent less of a loss), they are often used for the most dangerous work. ==Etymology== The name comes from "Low Beast". ==Appearance== The Slaves have a trim colour of light brown and their chemise is often of very poor quality. ==No...")
- 15:1715:17, 21 February 2026 Criada Novicia (hist | edit) [854 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: NOVICE HANDMAIDEN''' {{ColourMarker | colour= tan | text = white }} The Criada Novicia is a Handmaiden in training. ==Etymology== The name comes from “Novice Maid”. ==Appearance== The Handmaidens have a trim colour of light brown. ==Notes== Unlike Priestesses, Handmaidens are trained in cregans, acting as apprentices to a Criada Jurada or Criada Velada. They normally begin as young teenagers and take 7–8 years to progress to Criada Jurada. ==Ch...")
- 15:1415:14, 21 February 2026 Criada Jurada (hist | edit) [385 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: SWORN HANDMAIDEN''' {{ColourMarker | colour= crimson | text = white }} Criada Jurada act as assistants to Criada Velada, one or two to each. ==Etymology== The name comes from "Oathbound Maid". ==Appearance== The Handmaidens have a trim colour of red. ==Notes== ==Characters== Named Criada Jurada: ''none'' {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System")
- 15:0415:04, 21 February 2026 Criada Velada (hist | edit) [612 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: VEILED HANDMAIDEN''' {{ColourMarker | colour= green | text = white }} The ==Etymology== ==Appearance== The Handmaidens have a trim colour of green. ==Notes== The head tutors at the training centres (for Priestesses and Bestia) are usually Criada Velada. ==Characters== Named Criada Velada: * Maricella * Kataleya {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System")
- 15:0315:03, 21 February 2026 Criada Mayor (hist | edit) [465 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: HIGH HANDMAIDEN''' {{ColourMarker | colour= mediumblue | text = white }} They serve the Arcipresta Suprema and Alta Sacerdotisa, usually two or three for the former, and one Handmaiden to the latter. ==Etymology== The name comes from "Senior Maid". trim colour is blue. ==Appearance== The Handmaidens have a trim colour of blue. ==Notes== The head tutors at the training centres (for Priestesses and Bestia) are usually ==Characters== Named Criada Mayor:...")
- 14:5714:57, 21 February 2026 Criada Sabia (hist | edit) [677 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: WISE HANDMAIDEN''' {{ColourMarker | colour= lightgrey | text = black }} This rank is reserved for Handmaidens who have reached an advanced age. The age is determined by the Arcipresta Suprema so the number will vary and sometimes there are none at all. Because of their age, they do little work apart from giving advice. ==Etymology== The name comes from "Wise Maid". ==Appearance== The Handmaidens have a trim colour of light grey. ==Notes== Most of the Cri...")
- 14:4814:48, 21 February 2026 Sacerdotisa Nombrada (hist | edit) [731 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: NAMED PRIESTESS or just PRIESTESS''' {{ColourMarker | colour= crimson | text = white }} The first rank of a qualified Priestess. They are the most common rank with Priestesses with many living outside the cregans. ==Etymology== The name comes from "named priestess", directly translated, because this the first rank which is allowed to use the title "Sacerdotisa". ==Appearance== The Priestesses have a trim colour of red. Their nose jewellery is a solitary...")
- 14:3514:35, 21 February 2026 Sacerdotisa Venerada (hist | edit) [718 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: ELDER PRIESTESS''' {{ColourMarker | colour= green | text = white }} The Sacerdotisa Venerada take care of most of the day-to-day running of the cregan and advise their Alta Sacerdotisa. There are several present in the cregan and often form an advisory council. ==Etymology== The name comes from "venerated priestess", directly translated. It differs from the English term. ==Appearance== The Priestesses have a trim colour of green. Their nose jewellery is a...")
- 14:2814:28, 21 February 2026 Alta Sacerdotisa (hist | edit) [826 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: HIGH PRIESTESS''' {{ColourMarker | colour= mediumblue | text = white }} There are generally only three Alta Sacerdotisa at a time, one for each of the cregans. They rule their islands apart from the Priestess on Alta who acts as the Arcipresta Suprema's deputy. ==Etymology== The name comes from "high priestess", directly translated. ==Appearance== The Priestesses have a trim colour of blue. Their nose jewellery is a gold ring in the right nostril with a c...")
- 12:2412:24, 21 February 2026 Arcipresta Suprema (hist | edit) [879 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Arcipresta Suprema is ==Etymology== ==Appearance== ==Notes== ==Characters== Links to characters Category:Caste System") Tag: Recreated
- 11:3811:38, 21 February 2026 Acólita (hist | edit) [2,297 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Acólita is the lowest rank of Priestess, a girl in training. ==Etymology== The name is the direct Spanish translation of "acolyte". Although a member of the Sacerdotisa, they are never referred to as Priestesses until they have progressed to Sacerdotisa Nombrada. ==Appearance== ==Notes== ==Characters== Category:Caste System")
- 08:1508:15, 21 February 2026 Calcendi (hist | edit) [1,180 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Calcendi is the symbol of Divara, representing a chalice with a flame inside. It represents Alturión creating the universe via a fire in the empty bowl that existed before. The symbol began as a chalice with flames inside, drawn from the original practice of literally burning a substance inside a chalice. It then simplified so that the present symbol is only barely recognisable as such. Some depictions of the Calcendi are very elaborate but the Priestesses...")
- 05:4705:47, 21 February 2026 Divara (hist | edit) [5,151 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Divara is the sole religion of Altierra. It was created by Aldonza de Bracamonte soon after the Spanish settlers arrived in Altierra, replacing Christianity. It is observed by almost all of the population and considered high important. ==Etymology== The name is a fusion of ''divina'' (meaning "divine") and ''vara'' (rod or staff, symbolising authority). ==The Pantheon== ==The Calcendi== ==Oaths== ==History==")
- 05:2605:26, 21 February 2026 Triada (hist | edit) [401 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Triada (meaning "triad") is the name given to the three principle islands of Altierra: * Alba * Isla Arbojan * Veridia thumb|center|600px|''The three main islands of Altierra''")
- 05:2105:21, 21 February 2026 Bestia (hist | edit) [5,571 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Bestia are the... {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System") Tag: Recreated
- 05:2105:21, 21 February 2026 Guardia (hist | edit) [4,989 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Guardia are the... {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System") Tag: Recreated
20 February 2026
- 17:4117:41, 20 February 2026 Criada (hist | edit) [2,792 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Criada or Handmaidens are the... {{CasteNav}} Category:Caste System") Tag: Recreated
- 15:0715:07, 20 February 2026 Valdez (hist | edit) [661 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Valdez | image = Head_Valdez.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = | died = | occupation = Soldier | family = }} Fred is a ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== thumb|center|400px|''Valdez at Rocosa'' Category:Characters")
- 15:0415:04, 20 February 2026 Madesto (hist | edit) [431 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Madesto | image = Head_Madesto.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = | died = | occupation = Trader | family = }} Madesto is a trader in Peyrol. ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== thumb|center|400px|''Caption'' Category:Characters")
- 14:5914:59, 20 February 2026 Maricella (hist | edit) [979 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Maricella | image = Head_Maricella.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = 509 | died = | occupation = Handmaiden tutor | family = }} Fred is a ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== thumb|center|400px|''Maricella'' Category:Characters")
- 12:0612:06, 20 February 2026 Farago (hist | edit) [1,269 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Farago | image = Head_Farago.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = | died = | occupation = Iniciador | family = }} Farago was the Iniciador at Sometria when Meg Maddison was there. His attempt to molest her resulted in her striking him, thus resulting in her being pilloried. ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== thumb|center|400px|''Farago'' Category:Characters")
- 10:1810:18, 20 February 2026 Portian House (hist | edit) [2,420 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Portian House is the building that was constructed over the Earth entrance to the Mundumbra portal. It was built by a Priestess and Guardia captain who passed through the portal to secure the Earth end. ==Etymology== Originally it was named ''Puerta Guardián'', the Spanish for “door guardian”. Over time, this became Anglicised as "Portian House". ==Location== Portian House is located on Dartmoor in the south-west of England. It is remote, within a valley overl...")
- 06:5506:55, 20 February 2026 Mundumbra (hist | edit) [3,385 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The portal from which the Maddisons passed through to Altierra in the year 556. It was located on the island of Isla Arbojan. ==Etymology== The name comes from the merging of ''Mundo'' (world) and ''Umbral'' (threshold). It was named in 458 when it was first discovered and the memory of the original portal, Tierrapuerta, was lost.")
19 February 2026
- 16:3316:33, 19 February 2026 Las Islas Perdidas (hist | edit) [2,179 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Intro ==Etymology== ==Geography== ==Climate== ==Cregan== ==Towns== ==Industry== ==Other Notes== Category:Locations")
- 15:5115:51, 19 February 2026 Isla Arbojan (hist | edit) [3,393 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Isla Arbojan was the last of the three main islands to be discovered and populated. Like Alta, it is also a mountainous island although the altitude is less and the population consequently larger. It was the location of the portal known as the Mundumbra. See also Alta and Veridia. ==Etymology== The only one of the three main islands which contains the word ''isla'' (island), the original name was ''isla de árboles lejanos'' meaning the "island of far trees...")
- 11:2511:25, 19 February 2026 Altierra (hist | edit) [1,977 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Altierra is a planet mostly covered by ocean. The explored area is small, approximately 3,600 nautical miles west to eat, and 2,100 miles north to south. This comprises three large islands and several smaller ones. The three large islands are: * '''Alta''' in the west, a mountainous island and location to the original portal, the Tierrapuerta. * '''Isla Arbojan''' in the east is roughly circular, also with uplands though not so high as Alta. It is the locat...")
- 10:1910:19, 19 February 2026 Elisa (hist | edit) [1,665 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Elisa | image = Head_Elisa.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = 513 | died = 538 | occupation = Bestia | family = Fabra (husband)<br>Raf (son) }} Elisa was the wife of Fabra and mother to Raf. ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== Category:People")
- 10:1710:17, 19 February 2026 Raf (hist | edit) [696 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Raf | image = Head_Raf.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = 533 | died = | occupation = Fisherman | family = Fabra (father)<br>Elisa† (wife) }} Raf is a crab fisherman living on the coast of Isla Arbojan, between Peyrol and Rocosa. When his father shelters the Maddisons, he forms an attachment with Susan. ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== Category:People")
- 08:0108:01, 19 February 2026 Fabra (hist | edit) [824 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Fabra | image = Head_Fabra.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = 511 | died = | cause = | occupation = Fisherman | family = Elisa† (wife)<br>Raf (son) }} Fabra is a crab fisherman living on the coast of Isla Arbojan, between Peyrol and Rocosa. He shelters three of the Maddison siblings when they are rescued by Alucio. ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== Category:People")
- 07:5707:57, 19 February 2026 Vila (hist | edit) [446 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Vila | image = Head_Vila.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = | died = | cause = | occupation = Bestia | family = }} Vila is a Bestia Fiel at Rocosa. She is put in charge of Meg Maddison but treats her badly and is punished as a result. ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== Category:People")
- 07:5507:55, 19 February 2026 Brisa (hist | edit) [463 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Brisa | image = Head_Brisa.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = xxx | died = | cause = | occupation = Bestia | family = }} Brisa is a Bestia Primera at Rocosa. She befriends Meg Maddison when the Bestia Vila puts her in charge of the girl. ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== Category:People")
- 07:5107:51, 19 February 2026 Nena (hist | edit) [659 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Nena | image = Head_Nena.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = 532 | died = | cause = | occupation = Bestia | family = }} Nena is a Bestia Plena at Rocosa, employed as a gatherer. She is kidnapped by Alucio and the Maddisons to help them free Meg Maddison from Sometria. After, she remains with Alucio and David Maddison. ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== Category:People")
- 07:4807:48, 19 February 2026 Laritza (hist | edit) [516 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Laritza | image = Head_Laritza.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = xxx | died = | cause = | occupation = Handmaiden | family = }} Laritza is a Criada Mayor at Rocosa, the personal Handmaiden to the Alta Sacerdotisa Jesenia. She is given the task of looking after Meg Maddison, although she finds this onerous. ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== Category:People")
- 07:4607:46, 19 February 2026 Alucio (hist | edit) [498 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Alucio | image = Head_Alucio.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = 517 | died = | cause = | occupation = Hunter | family = Genita (wife) }} Alucio is a hunter on Isla Arbojan who rescues three of the Maddisons from the Guardia and helps them to rescue their sister. ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== Category:People")
- 07:4107:41, 19 February 2026 Caroline Maddison (hist | edit) [1,027 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Caroline Maddison | image = | race = Earth | aka= Née Caroline Drake | born = 1984 | died = | cause = | occupation = Unknown | family =Richard (husband)<br>David (son)<br>Susan (daughter)<br>Meg (daughter)<br>Emily (daughter) }} Caroline is the mother of the four Maddison siblings. It is her and her husband's decision to send their children to Portian House...")
- 07:2207:22, 19 February 2026 Socorra (hist | edit) [456 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Socorra | image = Head_Socorra.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = | died = | cause = | occupation = Priestess | family = }} Socorra is a Sacerdotisa Venerada at Rocosa, the deputy to Alta Sacerdotisa Jesenia. She is the first Priestess to interrogate Meg Maddison when the girl is captured. ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== Category:People")
- 07:1907:19, 19 February 2026 Jesenia (hist | edit) [370 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Jesenia | image = Head_Jesenia.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = | died = | cause = | occupation = Priestess | family = }} Jesenia is the High Priestess at Rocosa at the time of the Maddisons' arrival in Altierra. ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== Category:People")
- 05:5805:58, 19 February 2026 Isabel Navarro (hist | edit) [2,273 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Isabel Navarro | image = Head_Navarro.jpg | race = Earth | aka= Mrs Navarro, Mrs N | born = 1969 | died = | cause = | occupation = Owner of Portian House | family = }} Isabel Navarro is the aunt of Caroline Maddison and the great-aunt of the Maddison siblings. Although unknown to her relatives, she is the descent of a Priestess and Guardia officer who passed through the portal from Altierra to protect the Earth entrance. ==Appe...")
- 05:3405:34, 19 February 2026 The Snow Beyond the Wall (hist | edit) [594 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "''The Snow Beyond the Wall'' is the first novel concerning Altierra and follows the story of the Maddison siblings from the time they enter Altierra until they return from Earth, deciding to remain there.")
18 February 2026
- 16:1716:17, 18 February 2026 Luke Maddison (hist | edit) [789 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = David Maddison | race = Earth | aka= | born = 2005 | died = | cause = | occupation = Student | family = Susan (sister)<br>Meg (sister)<br>Emily (sister) }} David Maddison is one of the four Maddison siblings who enter Altierra in the novel ''The Snow Beyond the Wall''. He is the eldest of the group and is 20 years old when he first enters the world. ==Appearance== ==Characte...") originally created as "David Maddison"
- 16:1516:15, 18 February 2026 Emily Maddison (hist | edit) [1,598 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Emily Maddison | race = Earth | aka= Emelia | born = 2013 | died = | cause = | occupation = Schoolgirl | family = David (brother)<br>Susan (sister)<br>Meg (sister) }} Emily Maddison is one of the four Maddison siblings who enter Altierra in the novel The Snow Beyond the Wall. She is the youngest of the group and is 12 years old when she first enters the world. ==Appearance== ==Character==...")
- 16:0516:05, 18 February 2026 Meg Maddison (hist | edit) [2,401 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Meg Maddison | race = Earth | aka= Margaret | born = 2009 | died = | cause = | occupation = Schoolgirl | family = David (brother)<br>Susan (sister)<br>Emily (sister) }} Meg Maddison is one of the four Maddison siblings who enter Altierra in the novel ''The Snow Beyond the Wall''. She is the third eldest of the group and is 16 years old when she first enters the world. Her c...")
- 15:5615:56, 18 February 2026 Toia (hist | edit) [599 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Toia | race = Altierran | aka= | born = 533 | died = 556 | cause = Killed by Maricella | occupation = Bestia Plena | family = }} Toia was a Bestia Plena at Rocosa. When Meg Morrison was held captive there, Toia was given the task of looking after her and giving her basic information. ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== Category:People")
- 14:1214:12, 18 February 2026 Susan Maddison (hist | edit) [1,191 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Paul | race = Earth | aka= Handsome | born = 1958 | died = | cause = | occupation = retired | spouse = none }} Category:People")
- 06:4006:40, 18 February 2026 Maddison siblings (hist | edit) [734 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In the novel, ''The Snow Beyond the Wall'', the four Maddison siblings pass through the Mundumbra portal where Meg is captured by the Priestesses. The story follows the attempts by the other three to release her. At the end of the novel, the Maddisons decide to remain in Altierra and block up the portal. Category:People") originally created as "Maddisons"
- 06:2806:28, 18 February 2026 Alta (hist | edit) [2,908 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In terms of size, the middle of the three main islands of Altierra but considered the most important as it housed the Tierrapuerta, the portal through which the English and Spanish settlers passed through from Patagonia. Category:Locations")
- 06:0206:02, 18 February 2026 Portal (hist | edit) [889 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "A passage between Earth and Altierra. There are only two known portals. ==Terrapuerta== Tierrapuerta was the portal between Patagonia and Alta from which the English and then the Spanish settlers passed through to populate Altierra. It appeared as a passageway inside a cave on the Earth side, and a large crack in a cliff in Altierra. The Earth entrance was destroyed by an earthquake in the year 8 and forgotten. ==The Mundumbra== The Mundumbra linked [...")
- 05:5105:51, 18 February 2026 Veridia (hist | edit) [2,157 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The largest of the three islands of Altierra.")
- 05:0505:05, 18 February 2026 Tierrapuerta (hist | edit) [1,961 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The original portal from which the English and Spanish settlers passed through to populate Altierra. It was destroyed by an earthquake (in Patagonia) in the year ???. ==Etymology== The name comes from the merging of ''Tierra'' (Land) and ''Puerta'' (Door/Gate). Originally, it was ''La Puerta de la Tierra'' but became shortened over time.")