Historical Figures (hi-stawr-i-kuhl fig-yerz)

Historically inspired people from the Mortal Realm

In the heart of our stories and journal entries lies a tapestry woven with threads of history and imagination. Our narratives bring to life an array of historical figures, each significant in their own right, who have left indelible marks on the pages of history. These characters, ranging from renowned leaders and thinkers to influential artists and explorers, are more than just names in history books; they are the lifeblood of our tales.

As you journey through our stories, you may encounter personalities such as Leonardo da Vinci, whose genius in art and science transcends time; Cleopatra, whose charisma and political acumen shaped the fate of empires; and Genghis Khan, a formidable conqueror whose legacy still echoes across continents. Each character, meticulously researched, serves as a portal to the past, offering a glimpse into the complexities and nuances of their era.

We have also included lesser-known yet equally fascinating figures, individuals whose stories are often overshadowed by their more famous counterparts. These characters provide a fresh perspective on historical events, adding depth and richness to our narrative tapestry.

While we strive for historical accuracy, our primary allegiance is to the art of storytelling. In crafting these narratives, we have taken creative liberties to enhance the story's flow and align with the fictional elements of our journal entries. This approach allows us to delve into the 'what ifs' of history, exploring alternative scenarios and perspectives that might have been. These pages (below) will strive to provide some small detail on the real person, to help seperate the fact from the fantasy. We will also link the name in the narratives so you can easily see this information during your reader experience.

It is important to remember that while these characters were real people of consequence, within the context of our site, they should be treated as fictional. Our renditions of these historical figures are not definitive portrayals but rather imaginative interpretations meant to enrich the narrative experience.

We invite you to immerse yourself in this blend of history and fiction, where the past is not just recounted but reimagined. As you traverse through the lives and times of these historical figures, we hope to ignite your imagination and offer a unique perspective on the world's rich and varied history.


Abraham Woodhull
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Spy during the Revolutionary War

Adelheid Meier
Historic NPC | May 21, 2025

A Girl of the Alps

Aleister Crowley
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Occultist

Alexandre Cabanel
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

French Painter

Allan Quatermain
Character | May 21, 2025

An English Adventurer

Anne-Louis Girodet
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

French Painter

Annibale Carracci
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Baroque Artist

Antonin Carême
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

French Chef

Archie Ackley
Historic NPC | May 21, 2025

A Fortune Hunter

Arsène Lupin
Historic NPC | May 21, 2025

The Gentleman Thief

Artemis Fowl I
Character | May 21, 2025

A Thief

Arthur Conan Doyle
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

British Writer and Creator of Sherlock Holmes

Baba Yaga
Character | May 21, 2025

A Legendary Witch

Bat Masterson
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

U.S. Army Scout and Old West Figure

Brigitte Bardot
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

French Actress and Sex Symbol

Caravaggio
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Baroque Painter

Carlo Dolci
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Baroque Painter

Caterina Sforza
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Noblewoman

Charles Babbage
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

English Mathematician and Inventor

Charles de Gaulle
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Former President of France

Clark Savage Jr
Character | May 21, 2025

An American Adventurer

D'Artagnan
Historic NPC | May 21, 2025

Soldier

Diego de la Vega
Character | May 21, 2025

A Spanish Vigilante

Don Sturdy
Historic NPC | May 21, 2025

An American Adventurer

Dorian Gray
Character | May 21, 2025

An English Aristocrat

Dorothea Brooke
Historic NPC | May 21, 2025

A Scholar of Reform

Dorothy Gale
Character | May 21, 2025

An American Intelligence Officer

Drakkar Nemo
Character | May 21, 2025

An Indian Submersable Captain

Ezra Pound
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Poet and Critic

Fanny Hill
Character | May 21, 2025

A Force for Change

Frida Kahlo
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Mexican Painter

Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Prussian-American Military Officer

Gabriel García Márquez
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Colombian Novelist and Nobel Laureate

George Gordon Byron
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Poet

Giacomo Casanova
Character | May 21, 2025

A Lover

Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Sculptor and Architect

Grigori Rasputin
Character | May 21, 2025

A Russian Mystic

Gustav Mahler
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Austrian Composer

Gustave Klimt
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Artist

Hans Baldung
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

German Renaissance Artist

Hawley Griffin
Character | May 21, 2025

An English Scientist

Hayashi Kato
Historic NPC | May 21, 2025

The Silent Mechanist

Heath Ledger
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Australian Actor

Henry Ebenezer Finn
Historic NPC | May 13, 2025

Literary Character

Henry Jekyll - Edward Hyde
Character | May 21, 2025

An English Scientist

Hugh Williams
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

A Survivor

Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

English Mechanical and Civil Engineer

Jack Armstrong
Historic NPC | May 21, 2025

The All-American

Jack Dawkins
Character | May 21, 2025

An English Thief

Jack Kerouac
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Writer

Jack the Ripper
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Infamous Unidentified Serial Killer

Jacques Necker
Historic NPC | May 21, 2025

French Statesman and Finance Minister

Jakob Bauer
Character | May 21, 2025

An American Intelligence Office

James Adler
Historic NPC | May 23, 2025

The Case of the Legacy

James Bidgood
Historic NPC | May 21, 2025

American Artist and Photographer

Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Genevan Philosopher

Jim Hawkins
Character | May 21, 2025

A Sailor

Jimi Hendrix
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Guitarist and Singer

Jo March
Historic NPC | May 21, 2025

A Literary Firebrand

Johann Schmidt
Character | May 21, 2025

A Hessian Entity

John Lennon
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

English Singer and Beatle

Kemechupini
Character | May 21, 2025

An Indigenous Vigilante

Lamont Cranston
Character | May 21, 2025

An Avenger

Lawrence Talbot
Character | May 21, 2025

A Lycanthrope

Leonardo da Vinci
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Polymath and Artist

Lorenzo Medici
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Statesman and Patron

Louis de Pontiere
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Military Aide-de-camp

Louis XVI
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

King of France

Lucian Freud
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

British Painter

Madame de Pompadour
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Chief Mistress of Louis XV

Marie Antoinette
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Queen of France

Marquis de Lafayette
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

French Aristocrat and Military Officer

Martin Luther King Jr.
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Civil Rights Leader

Martin Tintin
Historic NPC | May 21, 2025

The Young Reporter

Mathew Brady
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Photographer

Michelangelo
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Sculptor and Painter

Mina Murray
Character | May 21, 2025

An English Vampire

Modesty Blaise
Character | May 21, 2025

A Survivor

Molly Robertson-Kirk
Character | May 21, 2025

An Investigator

Morgaine Offeiriades
Character | May 21, 2025

An English Enchantress

Mother Teresa
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Roman Catholic Nun and Saint

Nathaniel Bumppo
Character | May 21, 2025

An American Frontiersman

Ned Britton
Historic NPC | May 21, 2025

A Southern Explorer

Orlando Hirschfeld
Character | May 21, 2025

An Immortal

Percy Bysshe Shelley
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Poet

Phileas Fogg
Character | May 21, 2025

A Traveler

Pierre de Landais
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Breton Naval Officer

Pierre et Gilles
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

French Photographer and Painter Duo

Pierre Etienne Du Ponceau
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

French-American Linguist and Lawyer

Queen Victoria
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Queen of the United Kingdom

Raphael
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Renaissance Painter

Richard Dawkins
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

British Evolutionary Biologist

River Phoenix
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Actor

Robert Loxley
Character | May 21, 2025

An English Vigilante

Rosa Parks
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Civil Rights Activist

Royal Dixon
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Activist, Botonist, Philosopher

Sam Steele
Historic NPC | May 23, 2025

A Scout of the North

Sandman
Character | May 21, 2025

An Immortal

Sandro Botticelli
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Renaissance Painter

Sherlock Holmes
Character | May 23, 2025

An English Detective

Simon Templar
Character | May 21, 2025

A Spy

Teucer
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Trojan War Archer

Thomas Eakins
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Realist Painter

Thomas Wraxall
Character | May 21, 2025

A Historian

Tom Sawyer
Character | May 21, 2025

An American Agent

Tom Swift Sr
Historic NPC | May 21, 2025

A Gentleman Adventurer/ Inventor

Tsuchiya Koitsu
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Father of Anime

Wilhelm Eisenhart
Character | May 19, 2025

An American Intelligence Office

William James
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Philosopher and Psychologist

William Morris
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

English Textile Designer

William Sydney Porter
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Writer (O. Henry)

Władysław Szpilman
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Polish Pianist and Composer


Articles under Historical Figures

Abraham Woodhull
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Spy during the Revolutionary War

Aleister Crowley
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Occultist

Alexandre Cabanel
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

French Painter

Anne-Louis Girodet
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

French Painter

Annibale Carracci
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Baroque Artist

Antonin Carême
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

French Chef

Arthur Conan Doyle
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

British Writer and Creator of Sherlock Holmes

Bat Masterson
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

U.S. Army Scout and Old West Figure

Brigitte Bardot
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

French Actress and Sex Symbol

Caravaggio
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Baroque Painter

Carlo Dolci
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Baroque Painter

Caterina Sforza
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Noblewoman

Charles Babbage
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

English Mathematician and Inventor

Charles de Gaulle
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Former President of France

Ezra Pound
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Poet and Critic

Frida Kahlo
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Mexican Painter

Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Prussian-American Military Officer

Gabriel García Márquez
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Colombian Novelist and Nobel Laureate

George Gordon Byron
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Poet

Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Sculptor and Architect

Gustav Mahler
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Austrian Composer

Gustave Klimt
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Artist

Hans Baldung
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

German Renaissance Artist

Heath Ledger
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Australian Actor

Henry Ebenezer Finn
Historic NPC | May 13, 2025

Literary Character

Hugh Williams
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

A Survivor

Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

English Mechanical and Civil Engineer

Jack Kerouac
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Writer

Jack the Ripper
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Infamous Unidentified Serial Killer

Jacques Necker
Historic NPC | May 21, 2025

French Statesman and Finance Minister

James Bidgood
Historic NPC | May 21, 2025

American Artist and Photographer

Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Genevan Philosopher

Jimi Hendrix
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Guitarist and Singer

John Lennon
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

English Singer and Beatle

Leonardo da Vinci
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Polymath and Artist

Lorenzo Medici
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Statesman and Patron

Louis de Pontiere
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Military Aide-de-camp

Louis XVI
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

King of France

Lucian Freud
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

British Painter

Madame de Pompadour
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Chief Mistress of Louis XV

Marie Antoinette
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Queen of France

Marquis de Lafayette
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

French Aristocrat and Military Officer

Martin Luther King Jr.
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Civil Rights Leader

Mathew Brady
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Photographer

Michelangelo
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Sculptor and Painter

Mother Teresa
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Roman Catholic Nun and Saint

Percy Bysshe Shelley
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Poet

Pierre de Landais
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Breton Naval Officer

Pierre et Gilles
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

French Photographer and Painter Duo

Pierre Etienne Du Ponceau
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

French-American Linguist and Lawyer

Queen Victoria
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Queen of the United Kingdom

Raphael
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Renaissance Painter

Richard Dawkins
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

British Evolutionary Biologist

River Phoenix
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Actor

Rosa Parks
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Civil Rights Activist

Royal Dixon
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Activist, Botonist, Philosopher

Sandro Botticelli
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Italian Renaissance Painter

Teucer
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Trojan War Archer

Thomas Eakins
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Realist Painter

Tsuchiya Koitsu
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Father of Anime

William James
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Philosopher and Psychologist

William Morris
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

English Textile Designer

William Sydney Porter
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

American Writer (O. Henry)

Władysław Szpilman
Historic NPC | May 5, 2025

Polish Pianist and Composer


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