Dune Dancers, also known as mirage mages, are an order of military sword-wizards local to the Desert of Desolation. They use dance-like patterns to confound enemies as they fight.
Elite veteran pegasus-riders of the Durpari Army, the Airlancer light cavalry are a striking sight in their pure white armour.
The title of 'Defender of the Tower' is awarded personally by Duke Sennar to those who have carried out exceptional acts of valour and heroism in the defence of Sennar Keep and the town growing up around it.
A martial chapel in a village or town, where worshippers of Sunpyrion drill in combat training under the instruction of the Grange-Sergeant, a retired veteran soldier and Sunpyrion faithful.
Pharaoh Amun-Re was overcome by grief and rage when he discovered thieves had despoiled his father's tomb. Fearing the risk to his own afterlife, he became a tyrant. His people rose up and overthrew him but his death-curse plunged the land into drought.
Lancers are the Durpari armed forces, split between cavalry and mounted infantry. They may ride either desert horses or camels.
An organised and professional town police force, the Ka-Tepi Watch keep order in the town and surrounding area as well as guarding the caravans which form the town's lifeblood.
