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# The World of Llurien

For the stories of Fantasy Author Randy Ellefson

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## Posts

- [New Llurien Book Coming!](https://llurien.com/new-llurien-book-coming-mobile/) - I'm excited to announced that another book for the Llurien setting is underway. Death Singer (Ascension Quest, #1), is a LitRPG genre book and is nearing completion. To write this, I needed to gameify (if that's a word) the setting, adding stats, classes, and other things to create the VRMMORPG game, Llurien Online, which is
- [Death Singer Published!](https://llurien.com/death-singer-published/) - Death Singer is now available at Amazon. Trapped in a game. Seven days to escape. Failure means death. When Max awakens in the VRMMORPG game Llurien Online, he doesn’t know how he got there or why he can’t logout. And a mysterious Life Counter that no other player has is steadily descending to zero. The
- [Death Singer Published!](https://llurien.com/death-singer-published-mobile/) - Death Singer is now available at Amazon. Trapped in a game. Seven days to escape. Failure means death. When Max awakens in the VRMMORPG game Llurien Online, he doesn’t know how he got there or why he can’t logout. And a mysterious Life Counter that no other player has is steadily descending to zero. The
- [Llurien Artwork](https://llurien.com/llurien-artwork-mobile/) - As you look about the site, I now have quite a bit of artwork depicting armed forces, deities, and most importantly to me, the species and races. They are not entirely accurate at times, but are pretty close. For example, the riven and dariven don't have ears nearly that big.
- [Valend Cards Created!](https://llurien.com/valend-cards-created-mobile/) - I have completed the creation of the valend cards - all 65 - and ordered an initial pack for myself to check before finalizing. This was a time-consuming project but quite fun. The cards were featured in an unreleased book and now I'm thinking to do something more significant with them. I revised the pack
- [Valend Cards Created!](https://llurien.com/valend-cards-created/) - I have completed the creation of the valend cards - all 65 - and ordered an initial pack for myself to check before finalizing. This was a time-consuming project but quite fun. The cards were featured in an unreleased book and now I'm thinking to do something more significant with them. I revised the pack
- [Llurien Artwork](https://llurien.com/llurien-artwork/) - As you look about the site, I now have quite a bit of artwork depicting armed forces, deities, and most importantly to me, the species and races. They are not entirely accurate at times, but are pretty close. For example, the riven and dariven don't have ears nearly that big.
- [New Llurien Book Coming!](https://llurien.com/new-llurien-book-coming/) - I'm excited to announced that another book for the Llurien setting is underway. Death Singer (Ascension Quest, #1), is a LitRPG genre book and is nearing completion. To write this, I needed to gameify (if that's a word) the setting, adding stats, classes, and other things to create the VRMMORPG game, Llurien Online, which is
- [Read About Mandean Species](https://llurien.com/read-about-mandean-species/) - The page on mandeans has been uploaded. Some highlights: Mandeans are one of the seven original humanoid species. They are amphibious. On land, they can breathe through their skins instead of lungs but that requires their skin to be moist. They do not have scales as some believe, but their skin is poisonous to consume. Salt water mandeans are called
- [Red Sphere Gods Revealed](https://llurien.com/red-sphere-gods-revealed/) - The four gods of the red sphere, who created the kryllan species, have been revealed here on Llurien.com. They are: Lonnieri, god of curiosity, patron of scholars, a spring and air deity Adarra, goddess of aspiration, patron of fools, a summer and fire deity Solon, god of fairness, the divine judge, an autumn and earth deity Kriseri,
- [Kryll Species Revealed](https://llurien.com/kryll-species-revealed/) - The page on kryll has been uploaded. Some highlights: Kryll are one of the seven original humanoid species. Averaging six inches taller than humans, kryll are powerfully built humanoids, with agile, muscular bodies capable of impressive acrobatics and martial arts. They are graceful and adept at climbing trees, have strong, large hands and feet, and are usually ambidextrous. Kryll
- [Orange Sphere Gods Revealed](https://llurien.com/orange-sphere-gods-revealed/) - The four gods of the orange sphere, who created the daekais race, have been revealed here on Llurien.com. They are: Moiryn, goddess of deception, patron of rogues, a spring and air deity Neistrum, god of greed, the lord of treasure, a summer and fire deity Ronkainen, goddess of envy, th wretched one, an autumn and earth deity
- [Morkais Race Revealed](https://llurien.com/morkais-race-revealed/) - The page on morkais has been uploaded. Some highlights: Morkais originated from the Divine Covenant and are not one of the seven original, humanoid species. They share physical traits with daekais, but do not have poisonous teeth or claws. They have great memories and quick, attentive, wise minds. They make few social mistakes, slips of the tongue, or inappropriate comments. Morkais are often
- [Daekais Race Revealed](https://llurien.com/daekais-race-revealed/) - The page on daekais has been uploaded. Some highlights: Daekais are three to four feet tall and have large, feathery wings. They are known as the most self-centered, greedy, ignorant and amoral thing alive. Legends say that daekais are so cowardly that a whole group of them once fell dead when the god of courage appeared among them suddenly.
- [Kais Species Posted](https://llurien.com/kais-species-posted/) - The page on kais has been uploaded. Some highlights: Kais are three to four feet tall with large, feathery wings. Both races are physically identical except that daekais have poisonous teeth and claws, and their eye colors differ. The wing coloring on top disguises kais from above. The underside is typically light. Forest kais have green feathers, sea
- [Sorelia Race Revealed](https://llurien.com/sorelia-race-revealed/) - The page on sorelia has been uploaded. Some highlights: The sorelia are a corrupted race of the noble karelian species, originating from Ronkainen, the goddess of corruption, reading the passage on karelia from the Book of Creation. Sorelia are physically identical to karelia except for random iris colors. It is impossible to tell them apart except
- [Green Sphere God Revealed](https://llurien.com/green-sphere-god-revealed/) - The four gods of the green sphere, who created the karelian species, have been revealed here on Llurien.com. They are: Tarrera, goddess of truth, patron of sages, a spring and air deity Sorrin, god of magic, the burning one, a summer and fire deity Coiryn, god of courage, lord of heroes, an autumn and earth deity Scrylyn, goddess of
- [Karelia Species Uploaded](https://llurien.com/karelia-species-uploaded/) - The page on karelia has been uploaded. Some highlights: Karelia means “night walker.” Nearly five feet tall, karelia have slight bodies that are stronger than they appear. Karelia have lorenia lines radiating out from their eyes toward their hairline. The almost translucent marks cause their supernatural sight, weather and direction sense, and allow them to follow supernatural forces
- [Blue Sphere Gods Revealed](https://llurien.com/blue-sphere-gods-revealed/) - The four gods of the blue sphere, who created the jhaikan species, have been revealed here on Llurien.com. They are: Okier, god of wrath, bringer of storms, a spring and air deity Loiria, goddess of malice and cruelty, the patron of torturers, a summer and fire deity Araiya, god of cunning, an autumn and earth deity Krairon, god of domination, lord of the
- [Jhaikan Species Uploaded](https://llurien.com/jhaikan-species-uploaded/) - The page on jhaikan has been uploaded. Some highlights: Jhaikan are one of the seven original humanoid species are synonymous with evil and brutal violence. They are used in stories to frighten children and adults. For jhaikan, dying outside of battle is dishonorable. They’ve tortured and killed more people than anyone. They are ferocious, antagonistic, driven to conquer, man-eaters,
- [Weapons Page Added](https://llurien.com/weapons-page-added/) - I've added a half dozen weapons unique to Llurien to their own page here, including the karelian sword, talon glove, and a number of kryllan weapons: the bow, sword, and jhaikan-staff. You'll see characters using these before long, including both swords and the jhaikan-staff in The Ever Fiend (Talon Stormbringer, #1), due out soon. Though Talon
- [Antaria Map Nearly Done](https://llurien.com/antaria-map-nearly-done/) - I've finished drawing the revised map of the continent Antaria but need to add many more names before uploading here. Writing has been a priority instead - never a bad thing! I might start posting finished sections soon as one of them should be included in The Ever Fiend, due out this fall.
- [Species and God Info Coming](https://llurien.com/species-and-god-info-coming/) - With The Ever Fiend due for publication in 2016, I'll be posting info on the species and gods of Llurien by this fall. It won't be complete, as I have over 10,000 words of info about each species, but you'll get the basics on everyone. I think my approach to updating this site will be one

## Pages

- [Home](https://llurien.com/) - This website is devoted to Llurien, the fantasy setting that author Randy Ellefson created for his stories. It may not be updated often, as it's a reference for fans and only when new info is needed to support a book will updates occur. Available Stories Set on Llurien On this site you'll find details on
- [Author Biography](https://llurien.com/about/author-biography-mobile/) - Author and world building strategist Randy Ellefson has been world building since the 1980s, having worked on a single world (Llurien) for decades, while also building separate worlds for other projects. Rand has won honorable mention three times in the prestigious Writers of the Future contest and publishes fantasy novels, novellas, and short stories via Evermore
- [Author Biography](https://llurien.com/about/author-biography/) - Author and world building strategist Randy Ellefson has been world building since the 1980s, having worked on a single world (Llurien) for decades, while also building separate worlds for other projects. Rand has won honorable mention three times in the prestigious Writers of the Future contest and publishes fantasy novels, novellas, and short stories via Evermore
- [Newsletter](https://llurien.com/newsletter/) - Who doesn't love a free book? Fiction newsletter subscribers will receive a free copy of The Ever Fiend (Talon Stormbringer, #1), which is set on Llurien! I just need your soul, er, email address to send it to you. You'll also get the latest updates from Llurien.com!
- [Thank You](https://llurien.com/newsletter/thank-you/) - Wait! Before you're officially on the list, I need you to do three things: Check your email and find the one from mail@randyellefson.com. Please check your spam filter in case it ended up there! Click on the button in the email to confirm your subscription! It's also a really good idea to whitelist my email
- [Valend Cards](https://llurien.com/supernatural/valend-cards-mobile/) - On Llurien, the valend cards are designed to teach children the gods and species. They are also used for playing games, divination, and casting spells. The Suits There are five suits. The first four are the seasons (or the elements). The fifth suit shows the species. Spring/Air Summer/Fire Autumn/Earth Winter/Water Species The Valend The first
- [Types of Magic](https://llurien.com/supernatural/types-of-magic-mobile/) - There are several types of magic on Llurien - much more detail will be here "soon." Source: Gods vs. Species Most spells were created by the gods, and since the gods are grouped into seven spheres, so are their spells. Some teachers prefer restricting a student to one sphere at first, while others do not.
- [Types of Magic](https://llurien.com/supernatural/types-of-magic/) - There are several types of magic on Llurien - much more detail will be here "soon." Source: Gods vs. Species Most spells were created by the gods, and since the gods are grouped into seven spheres, so are their spells. Some teachers prefer restricting a student to one sphere at first, while others do not.
- [Magicians](https://llurien.com/supernatural/magicians-mobile/) - There are three groups who can control supernatural power: sorcerers, wizards, and the karelian species. The first two are considered magicians. Practitioners Magicians Anyone with magic talent is a magician, whether they've developed the talent (becoming a wizard or sorcerer) or not. The term magician can mean nothing to a wizard or sorcerer or can be
- [Supernatural](https://llurien.com/supernatural/) - While always present, supernatural forces on Llurien have been met with different attitudes throughout history. There are two main classes of magic users: wizards and sorcerers. As stories are published, more items will be added below, with an incomplete list of which stories items appear in.
- [Supernatural](https://llurien.com/supernatural-mobile/) - While always present, supernatural forces on Llurien have been met with different attitudes throughout history. There are two main classes of magic users: wizards and sorcerers. As stories are published, more items will be added below, with an incomplete list of which stories items appear in.
- [Dariven](https://llurien.com/species/riven/dariven-mobile/) - Dariven are a race of riven and result from abandoned riven being raised by other species. Aside from upbringing and the benefits of a better life, they are physically no different. Hear it pronounced.
- [Dariven](https://llurien.com/species/riven/dariven/) - Dariven are a race of riven and result from abandoned riven being raised by other species. Aside from upbringing and the benefits of a better life, they are physically no different. Hear it pronounced.
- [Riven](https://llurien.com/species/riven-mobile/) - Riven are one of the seven original humanoid species. Hear it pronounced.
- [Riven](https://llurien.com/species/riven/) - Riven are one of the seven original humanoid species. Hear it pronounced.
- [Niquerra](https://llurien.com/species/querra/niquerra-mobile/) - Niquerra are a race of the querra species. Hear it pronounced.
- [Niquerra](https://llurien.com/species/querra/niquerra/) - Niquerra are a race of the querra species. Hear it pronounced.
- [Querra](https://llurien.com/species/querra-mobile/) - Querra are one of the seven original humanoid species. Hear it pronounced.
- [Querra](https://llurien.com/species/querra/) - Querra are one of the seven original humanoid species. Hear it pronounced.
- [Kadeans](https://llurien.com/species/mandeans/kadeans-mobile/) - Kadeans are a race of the mandean species. They are the result of a plot by the gods of hate, domination, and cunning to prevent mandeans from having uncontested control of the seas. A group of mandeans were forced to drink a brew that changed their character and those of their descendants forever. Hear it pronounced.
- [Kadeans](https://llurien.com/species/mandeans/kadeans/) - Kadeans are a race of the mandean species. They are the result of a plot by the gods of hate, domination, and cunning to prevent mandeans from having uncontested control of the seas. A group of mandeans were forced to drink a brew that changed their character and those of their descendants forever. Hear it pronounced.
- [Mandeans](https://llurien.com/species/mandeans-mobile/) - Mandeans are one of the seven original humanoid species. Hear it pronounced.
- [Mandeans](https://llurien.com/species/mandeans/) - Mandeans are one of the seven original humanoid species. Hear it pronounced.
- [Kryll](https://llurien.com/species/kryll-mobile/) - Kryll are one of the seven original humanoid species. Hear it pronounced.
- [Sorelia](https://llurien.com/species/karelia/sorelia-mobile/) - Sorelia are a race of the karelia species. Hear it pronounced.
- [Morkais](https://llurien.com/species/kais/morkais-mobile/) - Morkais originated from the Divine Covenant and are not one of the seven original, humanoid species. They are a race of kais. Hear it pronounced.
- [Karelia](https://llurien.com/species/karelia-mobile/) - Karelia are one of the seven original humanoid species. The word karelia means “night walker.” Hear it pronounced.
- [Karelia](https://llurien.com/species/karelia/) - Karelia are one of the seven original humanoid species. The word karelia means “night walker.” Hear it pronounced.
- [Morkais](https://llurien.com/species/kais/morkais/) - Morkais originated from the Divine Covenant and are not one of the seven original, humanoid species. They are a race of kais. Hear it pronounced.
- [Daekais](https://llurien.com/species/kais/daekais-mobile/) - Daekais are one of the seven original humanoid species but were later considered a race of the kais species. the other race being morkais. Hear it pronounced.
- [Daekais](https://llurien.com/species/kais/daekais/) - Daekais are one of the seven original humanoid species but were later considered a race of the kais species. the other race being morkais. Hear it pronounced.
- [Kais](https://llurien.com/species/kais/) - Kais are one of the original species but viewed differently than other races and species due to their origins. There are two races, daekais and morkais, but all kais are one of these two. Hear it pronounced.
- [Kais](https://llurien.com/species/kais-mobile/) - Kais are one of the original species but viewed differently than other races and species due to their origins. There are two races, daekais and morkais, but all kais are one of these two. Hear it pronounced.
- [Jhaikan](https://llurien.com/species/jhaikan/) - Jhaikan are one of the seven original humanoid species. Hear it pronounced.
- [Jhaikan](https://llurien.com/species/jhaikan-mobile/) - Jhaikan are one of the seven original humanoid species. Hear it pronounced.
- [The Iris Myth](https://llurien.com/species/humans/the-iris-myth-mobile/) - Since the seven groups of gods created the species, and each group is associated with a color, their species often has a specific eye color. Humans are created by all of the gods and therefore tend toward brown eyes. Some humans have other colors, like blue, and this has given rise to the myth that
- [Humans](https://llurien.com/species/humans-mobile/) - Humans are the eighth species the gods created. Only issues relating to the other species of Llurien are discussed on this page because you presumably know what a human is.
- [Species](https://llurien.com/species-mobile/) - Aside from humans, the Llurien humanoid species and races were first seen in print in October 2016 when The Ever Fiend (Talon Stormbringer, #1) was published by Llurien Books, an imprint of Evermore Press. There are no elves, dwarves, or even dragons on Llurien. The seven spheres of gods created the seven original species: daekais, jhaikan, karelia, kryll, mandeans, querra, and riven.
- [Winged Riders](https://llurien.com/special-armed-forces/winged-riders-mobile/) - Winged riders act as aerial warriors, scouts, and messengers, aligned with a settlement or sovereign power, which provides their very expensive mounts, the florin birds. It is only during times of war or potential battles that they operate more formal aerial units. To see winged riders in action, read Death Singer, which shows the birds and
- [Warders](https://llurien.com/special-armed-forces/warders-mobile/) - Warders are those who have taken it upon themselves to right the world's wrongs. They seek no reward, but do the right thing for the right reason. Their character is usually beyond reproach. They can be any class (warrior, wizard, priest, etc.), and are usually wearing their magical warder ring. No one is more respected
- [Knights](https://llurien.com/special-armed-forces/knights-mobile/) - Mostly human, the knights differ from Coiryn Riders, the horseman, in wearing heavier armor, better suited for combat, and their code of honor. They are also lords who own property. By contrast, Coiryn Riders perform local scouting and heraldry work, being suited for fast, agile maneuvers from the saddle. They are more likely to run
- [Coiryn Riders](https://llurien.com/special-armed-forces/coiryn-riders-mobile/) - Named for the god of courage, the Coiryn Riders are horsemen that act as individual messengers (heralds), scouts, or groups of lightweight cavalry. They're based in a settlement, for whom they work; heralds do not normally carry messages for hire. When traveling, they freely exchange information about encountered dangers.
- [Special Armed Forces](https://llurien.com/special-armed-forces-mobile/) - Below are some of the special military groups. The Coiryn Riders If it can be done from the back of a horse, these horseman can do it, though they leave the heavy armor to the knights. They are found throughout Llurien and are agile fighters and nimble heralds who once carried messages for the Emperor
- [Project History](https://llurien.com/project-history-mobile/) - During the 3+ decades of work on Llurien, several principles have been followed: The setting would be created as if Llurien is a real place. By extension, stories would be tailored to the setting rather than vice versa. Many tales, often unrelated, can take place here. If Ellefson has seen it before, it will be
- [Plants](https://llurien.com/plants-mobile/) - The vegetation on Llurien is familiar, strange, and sometimes more alive than you'd like it to be. Asyander A deciduous tree growing 30-150 feet tall, used for syrup and bows. Hear it pronounced. Baeshoran Pine A decay-resistant conifer found in colder climates and used for ship decking, floors, and furniture. Named for the Kingdom of
- [Llurien Stories](https://llurien.com/llurien-stories/) - Below are some of the stories written for Llurien. Books Death Singer The Ever Fiend (Talon Stormbringer, #1) The Screaming Moragul (Talon Stormbringer, #2) Stories The Tales of Llurien (11 of 28 stories written)
- [Yellow Sphere](https://llurien.com/gods/yellow-sphere-mobile/) - The gods of the yellow sphere have a benevolent disposition. They created the afterlife of Leisiran and the species querra, who are dominated by their combined attributes. In the Court of Gods, they rule the third month of each season (along with their counterparts in the blue and red spheres). Their day is the third day of each week (Yellow Day).
- [Violet Sphere](https://llurien.com/gods/violet-sphere-mobile/) - The gods of the violet sphere have a nefarious disposition. They created the afterlife of Maeryndor and the species riven, who are dominated by their combined attributes. In the Court of Gods, they rule the second month of each season (along with their counterparts in the indigo and red spheres). Their day is the seventh day of each week (Violet Day).
- [The Divine Covenant](https://llurien.com/gods/the-divine-covenant-mobile/) - The Divine Covenant is an agreement between the gods of Llurien. History After the seven spheres of gods had created the seven species, they realized that no single species equally represented all of them, so they jointly created the eighth species, humans. One day, several gods found themselves admiring the physical attributes of the daekais species,
- [Red Sphere](https://llurien.com/gods/red-sphere-mobile/) - The gods of the red sphere have an ambivalent disposition, being neither benevolent nor nefarious. They created the afterlife of Myrradim and the species kryll, who are dominated by their combined attributes. In the Court of Gods, they rule each season (along with their counterparts in the other spheres). Their day is the first day of each week (Red Day).
- [Orange Sphere](https://llurien.com/gods/orange-sphere-mobile/) - The gods of the orange sphere have a nefarious disposition. They created the afterlife of E'kainum and the race of daekais, who are dominated by their combined attributes. In the Court of Gods, they rule the first month of each season (along with their counterparts in the green and red spheres). Their day is the second day of each week (Orange Day).
- [Indigo Sphere](https://llurien.com/gods/indigo-sphere-mobile/) - The gods of the indigo sphere have a benevolent disposition. They created the afterlife of Leisiran and the species mandeans, who are dominated by their combined attributes. In the Court of Gods, they rule the second month of each season (along with their counterparts in the violet and red spheres). Their day is the sixth day of each week (Indigo Day).
- [Green Sphere](https://llurien.com/gods/green-sphere-mobile/) - The gods of the green sphere have a benevolent disposition. They created the afterlife of Sorrairyn and the species karelia, who are dominated by their combined attributes. In the Court of Gods, they rule the first month of each season (along with their counterparts in the orange and red spheres). Their day is the fourth day
- [Calendar](https://llurien.com/gods/calendar-mobile/) - The Court of Gods and Calendar The Year and Court of Gods There are twelve months in the Llurien year. Since there are twelve benevolent gods, each one rules a month. There are also twelve nefarious gods, so each one also rules a month. As there are only four ambiguous gods, each of those rules an entire season
- [Blue Sphere](https://llurien.com/gods/blue-sphere-mobile/) - The gods of the blue sphere have a nefarious disposition. They created the afterlife of Lochiare and the species jhaikan, who are dominated by their combined attributes. In the Court of Gods, they rule the third month of each season (along with their counterparts in the yellow and red spheres). Their day is the fifth day of each week (Blue Day).
- [Gods](https://llurien.com/gods-mobile/) - Each Llurien god embodies a set of related personality traits. For example, the goddess of passion is also concerned with love, lust, devotion, heat, and conviction. Llurien has twenty-eight gods. They are divided into seven spheres, each sphere associated with a spectrum color (ROYGBIV) and containing four gods. All four gods in a sphere are of the same disposition
- [Llorus](https://llurien.com/continents/llorus-mobile/) - The continent Llorus straddles the equator, with most of the land south of it; the equator passes through the Sea of Fire. The nearest continent is Antaria to the north across the Antaran Sea. Hear it pronounced. All maps created by Randy Ellefson © 2015 Randy Ellefson/Evermore Press The Sovereign Powers There are seventeen sovereign powers on
- [Antaria](https://llurien.com/continents/antaria-mobile/) - The continent Antaria lies north of the equator in a position similar to the United States, which it is about half the size of. Across the southern Antaran Sea lies a large continent, Llorus. Hear it pronounced. Trivia - Antaria is the original continent Ellefson developed for Llurien and his stories. The Sovereign Powers There are many
- [Animals](https://llurien.com/animals-mobile/) - Llurien has a diverse range of animals, from carrion birds to trainable big cats and giant lumbering pack animals. Banoth A large, hairy, smelly, four-legged herbivore mammal found in northern climates. Used to pull wagons in caravans. Their large tusks and pelts are prized. Hear it pronounced. Florin A large bird of prey used for transportation,
- [About Llurien](https://llurien.com/about-mobile/) - This site is about the fictional world of Llurien (pronounced "lure-e-EN") that Randy Ellefson has been creating, on and off, since 1988. It was designed for use with epic fantasy stories but has also been converted, in 2022, for use with the newer LitRPG genre. The images on this site were created using MidJourney, and
- [Home](https://llurien.com/home-mobile/) - This website is devoted to Llurien, the fantasy setting that author Randy Ellefson created for his stories. It may not be updated often, as it's a reference for fans and only when new info is needed to support a book will updates occur. Available Stories Set on Llurien On this site you'll find details on
- [Gods](https://llurien.com/gods/) - Each Llurien god embodies a set of related personality traits. For example, the goddess of passion is also concerned with love, lust, devotion, heat, and conviction. Llurien has twenty-eight gods. They are divided into seven spheres, each sphere associated with a spectrum color (ROYGBIV) and containing four gods. All four gods in a sphere are of the same disposition
- [Knights](https://llurien.com/special-armed-forces/knights/) - Mostly human, the knights differ from Coiryn Riders, the horseman, in wearing heavier armor, better suited for combat, and their code of honor. They are also lords who own property. By contrast, Coiryn Riders perform local scouting and heraldry work, being suited for fast, agile maneuvers from the saddle. They are more likely to run
- [Winged Riders](https://llurien.com/special-armed-forces/winged-riders/) - Winged riders act as aerial warriors, scouts, and messengers, aligned with a settlement or sovereign power, which provides their very expensive mounts, the florin birds. It is only during times of war or potential battles that they operate more formal aerial units. To see winged riders in action, read Death Singer, which shows the birds and
- [Warders](https://llurien.com/special-armed-forces/warders/) - Warders are those who have taken it upon themselves to right the world's wrongs. They seek no reward, but do the right thing for the right reason. Their character is usually beyond reproach. They can be any class (warrior, wizard, priest, etc.), and are usually wearing their magical warder ring. No one is more respected
- [Coiryn Riders](https://llurien.com/special-armed-forces/coiryn-riders/) - Named for the god of courage, the Coiryn Riders are horsemen that act as individual messengers (heralds), scouts, or groups of lightweight cavalry. They're based in a settlement, for whom they work; heralds do not normally carry messages for hire. When traveling, they freely exchange information about encountered dangers.
- [Indigo Sphere](https://llurien.com/gods/indigo-sphere/) - The gods of the indigo sphere have a benevolent disposition. They created the afterlife of Leisiran and the species mandeans, who are dominated by their combined attributes. In the Court of Gods, they rule the second month of each season (along with their counterparts in the violet and red spheres). Their day is the sixth day of each week (Indigo Day).
- [Blue Sphere](https://llurien.com/gods/blue-sphere/) - The gods of the blue sphere have a nefarious disposition. They created the afterlife of Lochiare and the species jhaikan, who are dominated by their combined attributes. In the Court of Gods, they rule the third month of each season (along with their counterparts in the yellow and red spheres). Their day is the fifth day of each week (Blue Day).
- [Yellow Sphere](https://llurien.com/gods/yellow-sphere/) - The gods of the yellow sphere have a benevolent disposition. They created the afterlife of Leisiran and the species querra, who are dominated by their combined attributes. In the Court of Gods, they rule the third month of each season (along with their counterparts in the blue and red spheres). Their day is the third day of each week (Yellow Day).
- [Red Sphere](https://llurien.com/gods/red-sphere/) - The gods of the red sphere have an ambivalent disposition, being neither benevolent nor nefarious. They created the afterlife of Myrradim and the species kryll, who are dominated by their combined attributes. In the Court of Gods, they rule each season (along with their counterparts in the other spheres). Their day is the first day of each week (Red Day).
- [Green Sphere](https://llurien.com/gods/green-sphere/) - The gods of the green sphere have a benevolent disposition. They created the afterlife of Sorrairyn and the species karelia, who are dominated by their combined attributes. In the Court of Gods, they rule the first month of each season (along with their counterparts in the orange and red spheres). Their day is the fourth day
- [Violet Sphere](https://llurien.com/gods/violet-sphere/) - The gods of the violet sphere have a nefarious disposition. They created the afterlife of Maeryndor and the species riven, who are dominated by their combined attributes. In the Court of Gods, they rule the second month of each season (along with their counterparts in the indigo and red spheres). Their day is the seventh day of each week (Violet Day).
- [Orange Sphere](https://llurien.com/gods/orange-sphere/) - The gods of the orange sphere have a nefarious disposition. They created the afterlife of E'kainum and the race of daekais, who are dominated by their combined attributes. In the Court of Gods, they rule the first month of each season (along with their counterparts in the green and red spheres). Their day is the second day of each week (Orange Day).
- [Valend Cards](https://llurien.com/supernatural/valend-cards/) - On Llurien, the valend cards are designed to teach children the gods and species. They are also used for playing games, divination, and casting spells. The Suits There are five suits. The first four are the seasons (or the elements). The fifth suit shows the species. Spring/Air Summer/Fire Autumn/Earth Winter/Water Species The Valend The first
- [The Iris Myth](https://llurien.com/species/humans/the-iris-myth/) - Since the seven groups of gods created the species, and each group is associated with a color, their species often has a specific eye color. Humans are created by all of the gods and therefore tend toward brown eyes. Some humans have other colors, like blue, and this has given rise to the myth that
- [Species](https://llurien.com/species/) - Aside from humans, the Llurien humanoid species and races were first seen in print in October 2016 when The Ever Fiend (Talon Stormbringer, #1) was published by Llurien Books, an imprint of Evermore Press. There are no elves, dwarves, or even dragons on Llurien. The seven spheres of gods created the seven original species: daekais, jhaikan, karelia, kryll, mandeans, querra, and riven.
- [Special Armed Forces](https://llurien.com/special-armed-forces/) - Below are some of the special military groups. The Coiryn Riders If it can be done from the back of a horse, these horseman can do it, though they leave the heavy armor to the knights. They are found throughout Llurien and are agile fighters and nimble heralds who once carried messages for the Emperor
- [Kryll](https://llurien.com/species/kryll/) - Kryll are one of the seven original humanoid species. Hear it pronounced.
- [Project History](https://llurien.com/project-history/) - During the 3+ decades of work on Llurien, several principles have been followed: The setting would be created as if Llurien is a real place. By extension, stories would be tailored to the setting rather than vice versa. Many tales, often unrelated, can take place here. If Ellefson has seen it before, it will be
- [About Llurien](https://llurien.com/about/) - This site is about the fictional world of Llurien (pronounced "lure-e-EN") that Randy Ellefson has been creating, on and off, since 1988. It was designed for use with epic fantasy stories but has also been converted, in 2022, for use with the newer LitRPG genre. The images on this site were created using MidJourney, and
- [Sorelia](https://llurien.com/species/karelia/sorelia/) - Sorelia are a race of the karelia species. Hear it pronounced.
- [Humans](https://llurien.com/species/humans/) - Humans are the eighth species the gods created. Only issues relating to the other species of Llurien are discussed on this page because you presumably know what a human is.
- [The Divine Covenant](https://llurien.com/gods/the-divine-covenant/) - The Divine Covenant is an agreement between the gods of Llurien. History After the seven spheres of gods had created the seven species, they realized that no single species equally represented all of them, so they jointly created the eighth species, humans. One day, several gods found themselves admiring the physical attributes of the daekais species,
- [Magicians](https://llurien.com/supernatural/magicians/) - There are three groups who can control supernatural power: sorcerers, wizards, and the karelian species. The first two are considered magicians. Practitioners Magicians Anyone with magic talent is a magician, whether they've developed the talent (becoming a wizard or sorcerer) or not. The term magician can mean nothing to a wizard or sorcerer or can be
- [Plants](https://llurien.com/plants/) - The vegetation on Llurien is familiar, strange, and sometimes more alive than you'd like it to be. Asyander A deciduous tree growing 30-150 feet tall, used for syrup and bows. Hear it pronounced. Baeshoran Pine A decay-resistant conifer found in colder climates and used for ship decking, floors, and furniture. Named for the Kingdom of
- [Animals](https://llurien.com/animals/) - Llurien has a diverse range of animals, from carrion birds to trainable big cats and giant lumbering pack animals. Banoth A large, hairy, smelly, four-legged herbivore mammal found in northern climates. Used to pull wagons in caravans. Their large tusks and pelts are prized. Hear it pronounced. Florin A large bird of prey used for transportation,
- [LitRPG Page](https://llurien.com/litrpg-page/) - Readers of my LitRPG books set on Llurien can refresh the memory of game notes on this page. Species
- [Rhaikan](https://llurien.com/species/jhaikan/rhaikan/) - Rhaikan are a race of the jhaikan species.
- [Nideans](https://llurien.com/species/mandeans/nideans/) - Nideans are a subterranean race of the mandean species. Most people have no idea they exist. Hear it pronounced.
- [Glossary](https://llurien.com/glossary/) - This is a general glossary of places, animals, plants, gods, species, and things on Llurien. It does not include settlements, kingdoms, or people unless they are especially famous. If more information is available on anything, the heading will be a clickable link to the full entry on this site, where an audio file will let you
- [Calendar](https://llurien.com/gods/calendar/) - The Court of Gods and Calendar The Year and Court of Gods There are twelve months in the Llurien year. Since there are twelve benevolent gods, each one rules a month. There are also twelve nefarious gods, so each one also rules a month. As there are only four ambiguous gods, each of those rules an entire season
- [Afterlife](https://llurien.com/gods/afterlife/) - There are ten afterlife for those of Llurien: the Seven Fates and then three for the nefarious species (jhaikan, riven, and daekais).
- [Llorus](https://llurien.com/continents/llorus/) - The continent Llorus straddles the equator, with most of the land south of it; the equator passes through the Sea of Fire. The nearest continent is Antaria to the north across the Antaran Sea. Hear it pronounced. All maps created by Randy Ellefson © 2015 Randy Ellefson/Evermore Press The Sovereign Powers There are seventeen sovereign powers on
- [Antaria](https://llurien.com/continents/antaria/) - The continent Antaria lies north of the equator in a position similar to the United States, which it is about half the size of. Across the southern Antaran Sea lies a large continent, Llorus. Hear it pronounced. Trivia - Antaria is the original continent Ellefson developed for Llurien and his stories. The Sovereign Powers There are many
- [Continents](https://llurien.com/continents/) - Available information about continents will be posted here bit-by-bit, starting with the two initial continents being used for stories: Antaria and Llorus. Each has a detailed map with all major land features and settlements named, plus information on each sovereign power and their relations.
- [Weapons](https://llurien.com/special-armed-forces/weapons/) - Those of Llurien have crafted weapons specifically for their bodies (or preferences) or to destroy those of their opponents. Chaos Blades Any magical weapons left in Everland can become corrupted and are thereafter known as Chaos Blades or Ever Blades (if a bladed weapon). Jhaikan-Staff This 7-10 foot long staff is designed to fight jhaikan.
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