Corporalki
The Corporalki are an order of Grisha who can manipulate bodies, either by healing (Healers), as soldiers (Heartrenders), or by changing the body’s appearance (Tailors).
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Drüskelle
The drüskelle are a specialized branch of the Fjerdan military whose job it is to hunt and arrest Grisha, in Fjerda and abroad.
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Fabrikator
The Fabrikator Grisha can manipulate physical elements, like stone, bone, or metal.
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Djel
Djel is the primary god in Fjerda.
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Grisha
Grisha are people who can harness the “small science.” Their abilities seem magical, but they actually just learn to use elements (like light or metal) that already exist and simply manipulate them. Many in Ketterdam…
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Healer
Healers are a subgroup of Corporalki Grisha. They’re trained to heal injuries.
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Heartrender
Heartrenders are a subgroup of Corporalki Grisha. They kill by manipulating people’s bodies.
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Inferni
Inferni are Grisha who can manipulate fire.
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Jurda Parem
Jurda parem is made from the flowers of the jurda plant. But while the plant acts as a harmless stimulant, jurda parem is a powerful and highly addictive drug for Grisha. It alters their…
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Kruge
Kruge is Kerch’s currency.
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Mercher
Merchers are Kerch merchants, many of whom live and work in Ketterdam.
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Squaller
Squallers are Grisha who can manipulate wind and the air.
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Stadwatch
The stadwatch is Ketterdam’s police force.
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Tailor
Tailors are Corporalki Grisha who can manipulate the body’s appearance; they’re essentially makeup artists.
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