Cryptid Chronicle Book 2 Glossary
Character and location descriptions and concept/inspiration art
Note about the art
The following pictures are about the vibe and may be used as a reference for fan art of the characters.
Konstantin’s Arc
Konstantin Shelokset - Kon’stans Narvai’es
Shorter, 5 foot 4 to 5, almond shaped eyes, dark brown to black, lighter side of tan almost white passing or hispanic due to long absence from sunlight, hair cut short
A Shil’vati-Salishian man of 20, and the elder of the two Shelokset brothers.
Tribe: Salish�Band: North Straits Salish�Clan: Orca�Heritage: Black Paint Stommish�Indian Name: Ik’wis’hi’ehla�Nickname: Konnie, Cryptid
Mar’ona Narvai’es�(Ma, Big Mama)
A Colonel in the Death’s Heads Commandos.
Konstantin’s adoptive mother.
Captain Al’yosha Cal’rada (Ol’ Lady)
Druzhina (Knight Retainer) rank
Captain, Imperial Navy.
Konstantin’s second adoptive mother.
Ber’tran Soma (Pops)
Chief Steward of the Spear of the Knyaginya
Former Imperial Valet (Old school gentleman’s gentleman), native of Atherton
Konstantin’s de facto father.
Orca “Bluejacket” Battalions
The new Navy Special Forces battalion. Replaces the Marine contingent aboard Attack Transports.
Modeled off US and Royal British Marines. Inspired by human books on warfare and trained by Konstantin.
Rapid shock troopers and guerrilla warfare experts.
Drilled for ship to ship and asset denial.
Motto: “Mobile, Agile. Lethal.”
Spear of the Knyaginya’s compliment�-1st Blackfish Company�-2nd Thunderbird Company�-3rd Sasquatch Company�-4th Grizzly Company�
Akula Class Attack Transport: The Spear of the Knyaginya
A functional cross between a light transport and a destroyer. Essentially operating as an 18th Century Heavy Frigate (USS Constitution)
Balances armor and speed, meant to run down and out sail larger opponents. Tactically, her main battery is her compliment of Bluejackets, Gunships, and Exos. Biggest challenge is figuring a way to more effectively deploy her troops for boarding actions.
Eryakha “Erica” Ge’ana
Madarin (Raptor girl) former slave freed by The Spear.
Exposed Konnie, became his best friend and peer.
Adopted by the ship’s 2nd Lieutenant
Joined the Bluejackets directly (as opposed to transfer from other service)
Konstantin’s best friend and “Sham-Twin”
Sevastutav Imperial Naval Academy Main Campus
Main campus within the Kremil Wall is modern Shil architectural design - modular, thermacast purple metal. The campus is spread out with most buildings (relatively) low to the ground, not exceeding 5 stories.
Situated in the middle of a large forest with a convergent mountain range to the north.
There are extensive landing fields within the walls for shuttle and landing craft.
It is located along the equator, and is considered to be in the “warmer” part of Sevastutav. (Still Space Russia)
Unique features of the Academy’s main campus
Temple of Imperial Shamatl honoring the Pantheon of the Shil’vati, centering on the Divine Head represented by the Empress
Kremil Walls encompass the entire main facility and keep the wild animals and Marines out.
“The Haunted Forest” [Land Nav course] - infested with swamps, bogs, lakes, streams, creepies, crawlies, and worse (Marines)
Company Commander OA1 Lyn’mela Shu’valava (Konnie nicknames: Lyn the Super Melon; Don Knotts)
Minor Duma family
Konstantin’s first Company Commander
Am’bitria “Amby” Sul’aco OA2 (Junior)
Gold Company, on remedial assignment during Plebe Autumn.
One of Konnie’s best friends and mentors.
Youngest daughter of VAdm. Su’laco
Company Commander OA1 Gortyn’ea “Gertie/Gorty” Truh’vetskava
Is the henchwoman and best friend of Lyn’mela Shu’valava
Tommy’s Company Cmdr
Thomas “Tommy” Sandoval
Janissary: The Joy Ride Crossover
6ft 1in, coppery skin, straight black hair, cut short, part along the side. Lean muscle.
Was sent to the Sevastutavan Naval Academy by Royal Appointment. This information has been classified.
Commissar Lag’ushka Krasi’vetzkaya
Academy’s Chief Commissar
Agent Di’philea Kali’drovna
Konstantin’s Interior Agent, “Silent Sentinel” duty
Cher’iky “Cheeky” Ber’iki
OA4 (Freshwoman) Imperial Naval Academy.
It is commonly surmised that Cheeky wandered in from the forest and no one has told her to leave. Earnest and forever hopeful for a love match, Cheeky claims to be an excellent gunner (though no one’s ever seen her shoot anything bigger than a Navy carbine)
VAdm Cor’inea Sul’aco
Commanding Officer of the Sevastutavan Naval Academy
Imperial by birth, Sevastutavan by marriage. Husband is a scion of House Kontakia, a Boyar Family in the Duma of Sevastutav.
LtCmdr Kal’rin Tu’palov
Commandant of Aspirants (Second in command of the Academy)
CQC Weapons Instructor
Navy Security background
Rose from the ranks (was once an E4 himself). Served with Cal’rada and Roshal before semi-retired and transferred to the Naval Academy. Has been well appraised on Konstantin and his abilities. Fully intends to see him become the leader his old captain means him to become.
Fencing Master of the Naval Academy
Lost an eye, several parts missing, replaced by Shil and Gearchilde tech
Cmdr Holds-Stars-In-Check-With-Grace-and-Alacrity [LtCmdr Alacrity] (Gearchilde)
Professor of Engineering, Deputy Commandant of the Naval Academy
Gearchilde female
Sees her OAs, especially her Engineer Track OAs as her “grandbabies”, and woe betide any (especially the Security grunts and Marines) who fuck with them. Her reputation as the “First And Final Boss” of the Engineering program is well earned with it being the most difficult track in the Academy. She is the ultimate gatekeeper and standard setter of the entire program.
Captain Tzil’indir Kom’pazov
Professor of Naval Combat Tactics class.
Content Expert in his field, sometimes forgets to scaffold his lectures and content for those not as knowledgeable. Student favorite despite this.
Emphasizes use of Data Analytics of any and all available details of their enemy to inform strategy. Particularly loves the George Washington’s strategy at Battle of Trenton. Uses this to teach necessity of ‘knowing your enemy’.
Known for his ‘no-nonsense’ appraisals. Gives no credence to social rank or connection. Views it as his duty to ensure only the best receive their commissions, while providing clear and actionable plans for those not measuring up to reach that level.
Knyaginya Ol’yena “Bags” Bag’ratia (Shil)
Officer Aspirant 2nd Class (Junior), Imperial Naval Academy.
Majoring in Logistics and Supply�
Naturally shy and introverted, she is most comfortable among her close friends and family. Prefers a quiet afternoon with a book and good company.
Lt. Taleyva “Tally Cat” Lu’brisa (Rakiri)
Konnie’s first girlfriend
-2nd Lt Imperial Marines, newly commissioned and sent to Sevastutav for cold weather training.
Alpha personality, a bit Impulsive, passionate with a touch of possessiveness, and a bit short sighted. Total gyaru.
Darker colored fur, panther
Andy’s Arc
Andrei Shelokset - Andy
Taller, 6 foot 4. Almond eyes same as brother’s, dark complected, couldn’t be anything BUT Native American (cheekbones for days). Hair long in single loose ponytail or tight braid when on water.
A Salishian man of 18, and the younger of the two Shelokset brothers.
Tribe: Salish�Band: North Straits Salish�Clan: Bear�Heritage: Red Paint Tumulh�Indian Name: Ts’ti’tsi’uqw
Lady Kalai He’osforos (Shil)
Only surviving daughter of Duke Akil’eas He’osforos.
Kho-Twin (Kho-sister born at same time) killed in bio-terror attack by Ulnus on Shil. Virus bomb detonated at a primary school for nobles in Vaasconia province on Shil. Contracted Cerulean Pox. Her disease is managed but incurable. She keeps her condition a secret from other Shil to avoid social stigma and isolation.
Best friend/virtual sister is Sitry Vaida. She stays with Sitry’s family who look after her while her father is out on Earth.
Hobbies and extracurriculars: Sailing and Diving
Sitry Vaida (Erbian)
Red hair, red fur, silver/blue eyes. Ears stand straight up.
Best friend/virtual sister is Kalai He’osforos, an Shil’vati living with her family on Shil.
Extracurriculars: Korovii Leaping, Orienteering
Lady Za’tarra Geserias
Silver hair, cut short. Freckles (indicative of being a Shil’vati from the Occidens Islands of Shil in Vaasconia)
Is a bit of a social pariah
Has few friends, but is active in the Sailing Team at VRISM
Naranjo ‘Narny’ Vaida
Sitry’s Kho-twin brother, black hair and ears, floppy style, white fur
Andy’s roommate.
Extracurriculars:
Tlax’colan, Vaasconia province, Shil
Inspirations: Cadiz and Gibraltar
Provincial ordinance forbids changing the ‘character’ of the city (no modern buildings). Neo-classical Vaascon construction and facades maintain a unique character of the region.
The main urban center of the region is the capital of ‘Old Vaasconia’, Tlax’colan. The capitol sits on both sides of a straight and are connected by one of the longest and tallest bridges on Shil. (Built pre-unification)
The Blue Marble Palace
The tallest building in ‘The Old City’, sitting atop Mount Tlaxco (for which the city is named) on the Vaascon Strait.
It is currently the regional Grand Duchess’ residence, though many of the wings and halls are a public museum of Vaascon history.
Yz’abeu Vaida, Dean of VRISM
Rhaxiid’s sister, black hair, black fur, lop eared.
Dean of VRISM
Designated “In System” guardian for Andy
MOTC Cadet Commander Al’etusha
The most earnest, happy-go-lucky person ever.
Racing Armada formal uniforms and victory honors
The Great Sailing Families of Vaasconia:
-Al’Vaasca
-He’osforos: No vessel
-Geserias (For): The Sea Lance
-Kas’taella: Tru’Paraion
-Sar’denja: No vessel
-Al’Moora
-Bal’entsaegos
-Arkon’aios
Anzico Sirthed
Nighkru Male, brown skin, silver eyes
Unofficial leader of the Fashion Club
Vi’feme T’goyne
Shil’vati Feudalism professor
Former teacher at the Residential School at the Raising Man Initiative
One of Andy’s physical and emotional abusers
Agent An’dronika Sef’anokos
Black hair, tight bun in the back.
Kho-Mother of Tulipan, newest wife of Ar’naba Vaida.
Interior Agent, assigned to Tlaxcolan, Vaasconia Province on Shil.
Sailing as a racing sport on Shil
The provincial sport of Vaasconia, and the main favorite over Diving (their American football to soccer)
Popular among the coastal and island provinces of Shil, and by extension in the colonies with large bodies of water.
Interstellar professional league exists with an Imperial Cup Regatta every 5 years.
Racing is broken down into 3 classes of vessel�-20 crew Clipper�-3 crew Yacht�-Single crew Skiff
There are Junior Academy teams which feed into Academy teams which feed into professional league.
Sailing as a racing sport
The 20 Crew Clippers are where you stick the ‘lubbers’ (rookies) to train them up. Split between the Varsity and JV boats.
The 3 Crew Yachts are the varsity sailors, called ‘Turry Girls’ (a reference to salted turox that was a staple of the Vaascon Armada).
The Single Crew Skiffs are reserved for 1st String Varsity sailors, called ‘Old Salts’. Due to the rigorous physical and skill demands of a single, only the the toughest and most experienced sail in this race.
The Ancient Quarter, Tlax’colan
Residences of the Mainland Vaascon nobility
Home of the Great Market Forum: Vaasconia’s largest open air market
Seat of the Ancient House of Ladies (Pre-Imperial Parliament)
Hanging Gardens of Vaasconia (Erbians beatified the old Aquaduct and aquifer into a self filtering green space built into the cliffside and turned into a park.)
Puent'estrecho Bridge
The northern side of the straight would be the Queendom of Vaasconia. It's an analogue for the Spain post Reconquista. The southern side likewise is analogous to the Umayyad Berbers and Arab tribes in loose confederation until they were slowly united under the Vaascon Throne. The Bridge itself was the physical symbol of the cultures of the Northern and Southern continental principalities and City-states being brought together. The Queen of Vaasconia figuratively and literally bridged the divide.
Lord Al’antel En’eiko Xei’bre Zu’layman XIX de Vaasconia
Is the eldest son of the Grand Duchess of Vaasconia, Ner’eia Zu’layman, named for the his ancestor who was the last King of Vaasconia
Grand Duke Jan’nil Ven’idette Xei’bre Zu’layman nee Lu’manjos
Husband of Grand Duchess Ner’eia Zu’laman and Lady Gar’maena Al’Zhukar.
Grand Host of The Season in Vaasconia.
Grand Duchess Ner’eia En’eike Vaq’ene Zu’layman XVI de Vaasconia
Silver hair, middle aged.
Sailing enthusiast, former racer in the Armada
Lady Gar’maena Al’Zhukar Kho-wife of the Grand Duchess
The other two Kho-wives are in the Capital as part of the Royal Court, representing the Family and Vaasconia.
Senior Interior Agent Handler and Sub-Directress of the Legion of the Interior.
Al’antel’s sisters
Of the 3 Present (Left to Right):
Eldest: Dai’do Al’Zhuqar
Middle: Cala’ora Zu’layman
Youngest: Lu’cala de Bi’bar