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The Choke
The Choke is the main site of warfare between Norta and the Lakelands. The dead, ashen land of the Choke has been ruined by repeated bombings and filled with trenches.
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Newbloods
Newbloods are people born with a genetic mutation that gives them red blood and superhuman abilities. In this way, they’re both Red and Silver. Newbloods’ abilities are different from and stronger than Silver abilities.
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Reds
Reds are people who have red blood. In the Kingdom of Norta, where Mare Barrow lives, Reds are considered weak and inferior to Silvers. As a result, Reds live in poverty and servitude, oppressed…
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The Scarlet Guard
The Scarlet Guard is a Red resistance group that aims to overthrow oppressive Silver rule and establish equality for Reds.
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Silvers
Silvers are people who have silver blood and superhuman abilities. Because of their godlike powers, Silvers value strength and view themselves as superior to Reds, who lack abilities. Silvers make up the ruling class…
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The Stilts
The Stilts, a Red village in the Kingdom of Norta, is where Mare Barrow grew up.
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