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HAWKE

 

HAWKE

Full Name:

Ethan Hawke but he goes by his last name.

Physical characteristics:
He wears a trench coat loaded with specialized weapons as well as a belt and straps loaded with more weapons and ammunition. He has a long scar across his right eye thanks to the vampire Roland. Several other scars cover his body from many battles. He is missing two fingers on his left hand.

Personality:
Hawke is gruff, vengeful, and angry. He is also very careful and calculating. To stay alive as long as he has, Hawke is always careful to watch his back and never stay in the same place twice. He has no scruples and is not above killing other humans to get at his prey.

 

Known History:

Ethan Hawke had a brother named Aaron. Aaron became obsessed with mythical and supernatural creatures after an incident when he was a child. He traveled the world researching the strange and unknown and then compiled all this information complete with sketches into his book; Aaron Hawke’s Guide to Mythical Beasts.

 

Enraged at this, the Vampire Lord Dracula slaughtered Aaron and his parents. Ethan arrived home late and caught Dracula in the act. He hid himself and was able to escape Dracula's attack. From that moment on Ethan dedicated himself to the eradication of every creature in his brother's book.

 

He began to only go by his last name with the hope that it would strike fear and terror into the creatures' hearts. He trained himself in every way to battle and kill the monsters that inhabited his world.

He found others who lost family and friends thanks to creatures of the night and recruited them. He trained them and built an army of vampire hunters known as the Hunters and later as the Hawkes.  He has set up his hunters in every major city. He has safe houses everywhere and has successfully kept the locations secret.

 

He believes night creatures are a superstitious and cowardly lot and uses that superstition to build his own dark legend, so the monsters have someone to fear.

Through the following centuries the Hawkes became the biggest threat against vampires, werewolves and any creatures of the unseen world.

 

Eventually Hawke has final battle, overwhelmed and captured. With the Fountain of Youth long destroyed, his blood is the only viable source for immortality. Griffin uses it to make himself, Hyde and others immortal.

Weapons and abilities:

He has two katana swords, a gift from a Samurai vampire hunter. Rumored to be folded so tightly that they can cut through any form of magic or magical beast. He also has throwing stars, a long knife, a grappling hook, a crossbow and a quiver full of silver tipped wooden arrows as well as plenty of silver shot for his arsenal of guns. Every weapon has been soaked in holy water. He can set expert traps, track monsters from nation to nation. His favorite weapon is his small sword Hell-Slayer. It has a thick tip that tapers down to its hilt. A flick of a latch and two smaller blades sprung out from either side. The weapon resembled a warped cross.

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOK 1,2,4-6

 

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SYBIL:

 

SYBIL:

Name Origin
English for "wise old woman".

Physical characteristics:

Sybil shares characteristics of the other Falabranwyn. She has long silky black hair and black eyes that seem to go deep into a person's soul. She has a pale completion and thin body. She stands about five and a half feet tall. She wears a cloak that seems to be made of black feathers. When in bird form, she appears as a crow or raven, depending on her mood. Either way she becomes a black bird with eyes that seem almost human.

Personality:
Sybil is quiet, responsible and sad. She seems to possess unknown knowledge of future events but refuses to share. She exhibits leadership qualities to other members of her shape-shifting race.

Abilities:

All Falabranwyn can shape-shift to appear as ravens or the larger crows. They have prophetic abilities as well, often receiving visions of future events. They don't all get the visions or dreams at once and some like Sybil get more. The Falabranwyn can blend into the shadows and not be seen when they wish. They cannot be heard, seen or smelled if they want to disappear. They have no scent at all. This is a protection against vampires discovering them. As a senior member of their race, Sybil is well trained in all these abilities.

History:

Not much is known about the enigmatic Sybil. Close to King Alar, the first leader of the Falabranwyn, Sybil always believed the 'Prophesy of the Younglings' that Alar gave on his deathbed after the Exodus War. Sybil was very young during the war and still remembers the Farnalla Exodus. She was tasked with watching one of evil Lord Domi's (Dracula) wives, Eliza Pratchet. Sybil became a friend to Eliza and warned her of many things. After the Foresight family arrived in the New World, Sybil watched the children close. She and several Falabranwyn warriors flew to Annabelle and Roland's defense on multiple occasions. Annabelle and Roland spotted Sybil leaving Eliza's cabin right before they rescued Blandia Blackburn from the Salem Trials and before the first Battle of Jorgantown. She has begun training Aisling, a fledgling Falabranwyn.

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOKS 1-7

 

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POLLY DUNSTON

POLLY DUNSTON

Physical characteristics:

Polly has blond hair. She wears simple dresses, usually plain. Most days she goes barefoot.

As an adult she owns a few nice dresses and one pair of shoes.

Personality:

Sweet, kind but shy. Readily able to accept anyone, no matter their faults. Easily scared but has learned bravery thanks to the example of her best friend, Annabelle Foresight.

Abilities:

Polly has the normal abilities of a child and later, a full-grown woman.

Known History:

Polly grew up in Jorgantown, Massachusetts. She has two older brothers, Thomas and Henry. As a child, she spent most her time with her chores. In her era (the late 1600's to early 1700's) children did not attend school. Instead, they were apprentices to their parents. For Polly that meant learning how to make candles, washing clothes and other activities to keep the Dunston household running.

In 1692 she met two friends, Annabelle and Roland Foresight. Shortly after she met them, they were reported missing in the woods. Polly was broken hearted until Annabelle knocked on her two-story window. Once Polly invited her friends inside, Annabelle and Roland explained that they were now vampires. At first Polly was scared but after talking to Annabelle she realized they were still her friends and would never hurt her.

This began a lifetime of friendship. Polly got married at age 17. She and her new husband Patrick began their own farm on the outskirts of Jorgantown. She kept her last name so Annabelle and Roland could always find her. Polly told her children about Annabelle, Roland and Polly's vampire brother Thomas. She swore them to secrecy. Sometime after Annabelle, Thomas and Roland left the New World, Patrick got a better opportunity for their family in Albany New York.  Annabelle, Roland and Thomas visited Polly on her deathbed.

Generations have passed by and it hasn't always been easy, but certain descendants of Polly have always provided help and encouragement to Annabelle's family throughout the last three hundred years.

 

Age Line:

Born 1683

Age 9 in 1692 (Book 1 Darth Awakenings)

Age 17 in 1700 Got married to Patrick.

Age 18 in 1701 when she has her first child Annabelle

Age 20 in 1703 when she has her next child Thomas

Age 22 in 1705 (Dark Loss short story)

Age 35 in 1718 Said farewell to Annabelle and Thomas, (Book 2 Dark Sails)

Age 69 in 1752 Dies of old age (Book 3, Dark Quest)

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOK 1-3

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LUCRETIA

 

LUCRETIA

Roman, meaning “wealthy”

Older sister to Roxana Dawn

High Empress of the Roman Covens

Constantly haughty, Lucretia always wears red, silk robes and an elegant white dress. Around each wrist, she wore thick gold bracelets and an eye-catching necklace. She plastered makeup over her eyes and lips as if she tried too hard to look beautiful. To finish her ensemble, two large gold hoops dangled from her earlobes. Lucretia’s hair was styled with short curls that ran down the back of her neck.

 

Roman noblewoman who was abused, marshaled the men of her family to avenge her, then was killed. She thought to have killed herself, but she really was turned into a vampire by Zoraton (Marcus), the right-hand ruthless servant of Dominus (Dracula). Introduced Roxana to Dominus. Roxana fell in love with him. They gave up their old life, faked their suicides, then left with Dominus.

 

After becoming vampires and drinking a lot of human blood, they became corrupt. Lucretia became vain and couldn’t stand not seeing her beautiful reflection. Lucretia and Roxana hid during the Farnalla Exodus. Once Dracula escaped Croatoan, Lucretia and Roxana returned to him.

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOKS 2-4, 6

 

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HENRY DUNSTON

 

HENRY DUNSTON

Age 13

Physical characteristics:

Henry has brown hair and is in excellent shape due to the constant chores he must do on his father's farm. Like his younger siblings, Thomas and Polly, Henry wears worn hand me downs because his family has just enough to survive the harsh living conditions of Colonial America.

 

Personality:

Pessimistic, kind off mature for his age because his father is always gone from the house to other colonies for his trading business. Henry has had to take charge. He doesn’t approve of his friend Roland Foresight's recklessness. Very cautious of the vampires living near the town. Doesn’t trust them completely.

Abilities:

Henry has the normal abilities of a child and later, a full-grown man.

 

Known History:

Henry grew up in Jorgantown, Massachusetts. He has two younger siblings, Thomas and Polly. As a child, he spent most his time with his chores. In his era (the late 1600's to early 1700's) children did not attend school. Instead they were apprentices to their parents. For Henry that meant helping with the livestock and the crops. He would also travel to town for errands.

 

After two children from London England moved to town things became very stressful for Henry. He became fast friends with Roland and Annabelle Foresight but only knew them for a day before they were lost in the woods. Shortly afterward they reappeared at the Dunston's home and announced they were now vampires.

 

Henry was no fool. He knew vampires to be dangerous creatures. He could never truly trust them. After Annabelle and Roland introduced him to their adoptive vampire mother, Eliza Pratchet, they kids were attacked by Beufus and Cletus and Charlie. This added to his fear. When the vampire Fenroth captured him his fears became deeper still. Even though Annabelle and Roland helped Henry's brother to rescue him from Fenroth, Henry couldn’t help but wonder if knowing Annabelle and Roland made his family targets.

 

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOK 1 DARK AWAKENING, BOOK 2 DARK SAILS

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GERTRUDE

 

GERTRUDE

Physical characteristics:

Physically Gertrude is weak due to her advanced age. She has grey eyes and hair and a permanent scowl on her face.

Personality:
Angry, uptight and in need of constant control. She answers only to Dracula. She hates children, Dagda and the and just about everyone. She has no patience for less experienced witches or warlocks.
Abilities:
She is an expert witch with an arsenal of spells and the skills to match.
Known History:
Not a lot has been revealed about Gertrude's history. Once she was part of the Agents of Sorcery Protection. She became corrupted by Dracula at an early age, but the master vampire never actually turned her. Still, she remained in his service as a spy until found out by Dagda and exposed. She took part in many of Dracula's schemes and trained Penelope Chesterfield.

She was killed by Eliza Pratchett during the Battle of Jorgantown.

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOK 1 DARK AWAKENING

 

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SERVO GUARDANTE

 

SERVO GUARDANTE

Other names: Ol' Stinky, Smelly, Mr. Creepy

Name Origin: Watching Servant in Italian.

Physical characteristics:

 Always hunched over, filthy, wild eyes, creepy smile, balding with pock marks and scars on skin and dressed in dirty rags.

Personality:

Creepy, backstabbing servant who only serves his master and himself. Clever enough to know the value of escaping to live another day. Completely devoted to Dand will betray or kill anyone if it means gaining his master's favor.

Abilities:

Servo is a ghoul. If a vampire bites a human twice in rapid succession their physical and mental being becomes corrupted. They become stronger and faster than most humans. Their reflexes and senses are sharper. In short, they gain a small fraction of the power of a vampire. They cannot mesmerize others, fly or chance shape. The sun weakens them a fraction but does not burn them. Ghouls have long life spans, but it is unknown if they can achieve the full immortality that vampires have. Most die in the service of their dark masters.

Known History:

At some point in the past Dracula found Servo in Italy and made him a ghoul. Servo has served Dracula for centuries, spying on Dracula's enemies across two continents and within many nations. He always puts Dracula first and travels a lot to fulfill his master's wishes. He mortally wounded Thomas Dunston, forcing Annabelle Foresight to turn Tom into a vampire. Most of Servo's dark history is so far untold.

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOKS 1-7, 10-16

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YOSKA PETULENGRO

 

YOSKA PETULENGRO,

Name Origen: Yoska probably a Romani form of Hungarian , meaning "(God) shall add (another son)."

Petulengro (horseshoe-maker or tin-worker /tinker)

 

A big, hulking bearded, happy vampire. Friendly and boisterous, he enjoys working with his hands. Biggest heart in the world. He has basic vamp abilities (strength, senses). Not very fast. Yoska Petulengro is quick to defend Grandmother Laila and the gypsies. Extra strong. He trains the vampires of the Mullo tribe. He would do anything for his friends and loved ones. Loves to tell tales of his past adventures.

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOKS 2-7, 10-16

 

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VANESSA KIMBALL

 

VANESSA KIMBALL

Name Origin:

Kimball (English; Derived from the Welsh first name Cynbel meaning "chief war" or the Old English first name Cynebald meaning "royal boldness".)

Physical characteristics:

Vanessa is blond and tall.

Personality:

Vanessa gives off an elegant air. She always behaves as if she is royalty. She liked to use people for her own desires and was not afraid to step on others to get what she wanted. This began to change after the vampire James broke her heart. She secretly wanted to change her ways.

Known History:

Vanessa Kimball was of royal birth. She grew up with everything she wanted. The vampire lord Dracula came into her life and wooed her. She became a vampire and willingly served him. Dracula named her Sovereign of the British Empire Covens. This means she became the head of the rich upper-class vampires of London. Dracula did as he always does and left her.

After a while she was bored, so she turned a group of spoiled upper class young men. They became known as the Rakes. Her personal servant and ghoul is named Chester.

Dracula constantly shifts from one empire to the next to keep an active eye on his subjects. He returned and discovered the rowdy and frivolous Rakes and almost destroyed them, but Vanessa made them swear an allegiance to him. They paid him many tributes of captured humans.

Vanessa fell in love with one of her Rakes, James Worthing. He didn't feel the same way about her and used her to gain power among the Rakes and London's vampire society. James fell in love with a lady of ill repute named Abigail Black and turned her. They ran away together, and Vanessa's heart was broken.

She began to get second thoughts about her life and the corrupt things she did. When she met Annabelle Foresight and Thomas Dunston, she began to think on a major life change. She helped then escape from the vampire hunter called Hawke and his hunters.

 

Dracula made an example of her rebellion. Her broken, starved, body hangs in his castle in Transylvania. Vanessa was killed by Dracula before he sent his servants to hunt for the Peyupei artifacts.

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOKS 2,3

 

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CLETUS

 

CLETUS

Physical characteristics:

Cletus has dirty blond hair and dull eyes. He's large and stocky, shorter than his brother Beufus but taller than his younger brother Charlie. He had yellow teeth when he was alive and gained a set of vampire fangs after he was turned.

Personality:

Wimpy, always following the lead of his brother Beufus. They get into mischief. Scared of his older brother because of the many beatings inflicted upon him by Beufus. Dull and dim witted and very dense. Often makes mistakes or says things that annoy Beufus.

Abilities:

Cletus has the basic vampiric abilities; strength, speed, stamina, sharp nails that are used like claws, enhanced senses and the ability to heal from most small injuries. Like all vampires, he can't handle sunlight, wooden stakes to the heart or beheading. Each of these turn him to ash. Like all evil vampires, religious artifacts harm him as well. He has not learned how to transform or fly. While Cletus is extra strong, he can't maneuver very well. This means smaller vampires with more developed speed could easily avoid his massive hands.

Known History:

Cletus and his brothers lived in Jorgantown all their lives. They were satisfied with scratching out a small living doing dock work and hiring themselves out for farm work or cabin building. Their evenings were spent drinking at the pub and occasionally causing a ruckus in the town.

The night they finally met Eliza Pratchet, the supposed town witch, was their last night alive. They teased her, only to have the recently arrived Foresight family try to defend her. Something in Eliza's eyes made the brothers forget what they were doing and instead they found a quiet spot to sleep off their drink.

The vampire Fenroth happened across them and seeing the stocky built of both Beufus and Cletus, turned the two of them. Once a human has been bitten three times he or she begins to change. The transformation to vampirizim isn't always overnight. The older the human, the longer it can take.

After the white warlock Dagda warded off the vampire lord Dracula from his property and began to set up a magical barrier to prevent any dark creatures from entering it, Dracula knew he would need inside agents to enact his revenge on his estranged wife, Eliza Pratchet, and the two children Eliza betrayed Dracula for. Realizing Fenroth's newest subjects were still in the incubation stage and therefore not dark creatures yet, Dracula commanded Fenroth to leave almost vampires Beufus and Cletus and their non-vampire brother Charlie where he found them, within the town. The barrier passed them by and once the full transformation was in effect, Dracula had three agents, (two vampire and one human) to use.

At first the men thought it was Dracula who turned them, since he was the vampire who summoned them once they woke up in their new lives. He sent them to retrieve Annabelle and Roland (the children Eliza rescued). They were to kill Eliza on sight. They failed and Cletus was killed by Eliza.

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOK 1

 

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