Characters
Princess Referella
Referella, a tavern storyteller with striking purple hair and a hidden royal lineage, embodies both the rustic charm of the Tomeguard Territories and the scholarly prestige of Citehold. Abandoned as an infant to protect her from a sinister plot, she grew up among lorekeepers, unknowingly carrying the legacy of Citehold's throne. The Great Scattering revealed her ancestry and her latent power of radiance-her mystic tiara granting her deep insight into source material. Now, with allies by her side, she journeys to restore the Grand Archive, wielding knowledge as her greatest weapon against an uncertain future.
Oracle Tomebough
Tomebough, a quiet guardian of wisdom, bears the marks of time and battle. His white hair and weathered skin tell of years spent protecting knowledge, but his greatest scar is unseen—the loss of his sight, stolen by a dark attack meant for Referella. Once a loyal ally to Citehold's rulers, he chose exile in Tomeguard to watch over the lost princess, ensuring her safety from the shadows. Though blind he sees deeper than most, perceiving the world through the annals of history and lore. His wisdom is a lantern in the dark, illuminating truths that others often overlook.
Witch EchoQuill
Once a gifted sorceress named Elara, EchoQuill's jealousy of Princess Referella twisted her magic into a dark art of theft and deception. Hiding beneath purple robes and aquamarine hair, she became infamous for stealing stories and power, reshaping tales to serve her ambitions. Partnering with Sir Duskwrit, she schemes to rewrite Taleterra's fate, obsessed with claiming Referella's magic and legacy. Yet, her stolen craft grants her a unique edge she can traverse time's fabric, repositioning herself to manipulate events. With each step, she leaves echoes of her past, drawing closer to the power she craves.
Sir Duskwrit
Sir Duskrit, a towering knight clad in obsidian armor, wields both blade and dark sorcery to manipulate citations and control knowledge. An estranged half-brother to Sir Pendragraph, he seeks to reforge the shattered Crystal of Citation and claim its power. With portal magic, he traverses Taleterra. To achieve his goal, he must generate true citations, forcing him toward an impossible choice: embrace authenticity or risk losing himself to the shadows forever. Haunted by his past and the weight of deception, he walks the line between scholar and usurper, knowing the very knowledge he distorts may one day unmake him.
Prince Cite-A-Lot
Prince Cite-A-Lot, a regal scholar with twilight-purple hair, embodies the traditions of referencing and intellectual integrity. Gifted with an uncanny ability to recall citations and detect inaccuracies, he upholds the ethics of knowledge with unwavering humility. Childhood studies with Sir Pendragraph forged a lifelong bond, blending scholarship with martial training. Though admired for his wisdom and agility-allowing him to vault over obstacles once per journey-his heart remains burdened by the loss of his sister, Referella. Now, alongside his friend, he seeks to reunite his family and restore the Grand Archive.
Sir Pendragraph
Sir Pendragraph, a steadfast knight with dawn-pink hair, embodies justice and truth. Protector of Prince Cite-A-Lot, he wields the Shield of Verification to dispel misinformation and the Sword of Sources to reveal origins of knowledge. A paragon of virtue, he reminds all that "truth is the foundation of justice." He also carries the Die of Destiny, a relic balancing virtue and chance, guiding allies through uncertainty with courage. Though bound by duty, his heart is not untouched by doubt—he knows that even the most righteous path is fraught with difficult choices. He remains unwavering, ensuring that truth prevails.
Queen Cinder Scroll
Queen Cinder Scroll, with her emerald hair and smoldering gaze, is both captivating and fierce. Once ruler of the thriving Emberpage, she was betrayed by the Ashenfolio, banished alongside her people, and now burns with a thirst for vengeance. Though impulsive and resistant to scholarly formality, she can summon strategic clarity in critical moments. When moving through Taleterra, she can duplicate collected tokens-but only twice, as her fiery nature often overrides careful planning. With rage as her fuel and defiance as her guide, she fights to reclaim Emberpage from the ashes of betrayal.
Ranger Thistlepage
Thistlepage, a hooded archer with piercing icy eyes, was raised in Citehold's rigid order, mastering citation and the language of dragons. Yet, her heart longed for adventure. The Ashenfolio's occupation of Emberpage awakened a fire within her, Resolue driving her to aid Queen Cinder Scroll in restoring their lost homeland. With every lesson in proper referencing, she fought against the erasure of history, ensuring knowledge endured. Her determination allows her to travel farther than any other, moving to an additional environment after taking an action. In her quiver, every arrow is a story reclaimed.
