History Characters / BazilBroketail

* ChronicHeroSyndrome: This is what got him into whole mess in the first place. When he visited the town of Port Tarquil, cursed by evil sorcerer Gadjung of Batooj, he intervened and saved its mayor when -- under influence of Gadjund's dark magic -- he tried to choke himself to death with a scroll he held. The sorcerer did not take it well.

* TheCameo: He and Serena are mentioned in ''Dragons of Argonath'' as those who delivered the news about [[spoiler:Waakzaam's impending arrival]] to Lessis.

* NotSoAboveItAll: In book five, she projects her spirit out of her body in order to learn of Relkin's whereabouts, loses connection with her physical body and is forced to possess an artificially created being Relkin is currently having sex with. [[DoesNotLikeMen Her initial reaction is to retch and vomit]]. However, once she calms down and watches Relkin as he's dressing up, her primal instincts kick in and actually takes time to casually observe his naked, well-built body.

* NonIdleRich: She's very also capable of handling herself in dire situations and ready to get her hands dirty when a need arises. Most of the series has her off running around on work for the Argonath Office of Insight intelligence service with her mentor Lessis, far from the comfort of a high-class life.

* TurnTheOtherCheek: She never seems to hold a grudge, as evidenced by her behaviour towards Relkin and Helena of Roth. Helping the former resulted in ruination of her career in the clergy, yet they remain good friends for the whole series. The latter was bullying Lagdalen, but when she is attacked and injured by Thrembode, Lagdalen actually visits her in order to find out whether she's okay.

* NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished: One of her first acts in the series was helping out Relkin by providing him and Bazil with a false documents so they would be able to join the new legion. This is later discovered and results in her being expelled from novitiate, denying her career in clergy she worked for. Subverted when Lessis -- impressed with her willingness to break rules in order to do what is right -- approaches her soon later and gives her an offer to serve as her personal assistant in Office of Unusual Insight. Lagdalen naturally takes the opportunity.
* NonIdleRich: She's very also capable of handling herself in dire situations and ready to get her hands dirty when a need arises. Most of the series has her off running around on work for the Office of Insight intelligence service with her mentor Lessis, far from the comfort of a high-class life.

* HappilyMarried: She has a happy, successful, loving marriage with Captain Hollein Kesepton.

* HappilyMarried: To Captain Hollein Kesepton.

* NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished: One of her first acts in the series was helping out Relkin by providing him and Bazil with a false documents so they would be able to join the new legion. This is later discovered and results in her being expelled from novitiate, denying her career in clergy she worked for. Subverted when Lessis -- impressed with her willingness to break rules in order to do what is right -- approaches her soon later and gives her an offer to serve as her personal assisant in Office of Unusual Insight. Lagdalen naturally takes the opportunity.

* UnclePennybags: Don't let her aristocratic background fool you -- she is a very down-to-earth girl who has zero trouble interacting and hanging out with low-class citizen such as Relkin (judging from her parents' behaviour, it runs in the family). She is also capable of handling herself in dire situations and ready to get her hands dirty when a need arises.

* TurnTheOtherCheek: She never seems to hold a grudge, as evidenced by her behaviour towards Relkin and Helena of Roth. Helping the former resulted in ruination of her career in clergy, yet they remain good friends for the whole series. The latter was bullying Lagdalen, but when she is attacked an injured by Thrembode, Lagdalen actually visits her in order to find out whether she's okay.

* BigGood: She is one of few characters who knows of existing dangers and powers at work, and is thus the one directing other people in order to prevent bad things from happening.

* IncorruptiblePurePureness: Unlike humans -- who are often motivated by greed and thus easily swayed to the side of evil with promises of hefty reward -- he has a simplistic worldview and feels absolutely no need to accumulate wealth and power for himself. They also hates Padmasa with passion for previous atrocities against his race and fully conforms to Argonath's ideals of freedom and equality. To put cherry on top, his resistance to magic makes him immune to spells like mind control that would easily corrupt any ordinary human. In the final book, Sinni outright call him and his race a role model for humans in a world full of Waakzaam's betrayal.

* TheDeterminator: When Relkin is in danger, there is nothing -- and we mean, ''nothing'' -- Bazil wouldn't do to save him. His dragonboy gets abducted and taken into underground dwarf realm? He separates from his unit, finds an entrance to said underground and storms it. Relkin is captured by slavers and taken to the city of Mirchaz? Bazil gathers Ardu into an army and ''declares war'' on Mirchaz in order to liberate his squire.

* LeeroyJenkins: She has shades of this in first few volumes, though not for expected reasons. He doesn't throw himself into mortal danger out of mere recklessness, but desperation -- usually [[BigBrotherInstinct when Bazil is in danger]]. He picks a fight with a ''troll'' (and ends up disemboweling it) when it gains advantage over his dragon in sword duel and runs head-first against demon from another dimension when its pummeling his comrades.

* HeroWithBadPublicity: This is one of reasons he was overthrowed. He is supported only by southern parts of Sedimo, while his ruling cousin Madees has a good opinion in the east, north and west. Because of that, he's given up hope of reclaiming throne long time ago. Also, he thinks that Madees is going to be a good king, so there is further no point in deposing him.

* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: When Evanders saves her from would-be kidnappers, she invites him into royal palace and has a little ''tête-à-tête'' with him. However, when she discovers his hideous skin beneath his clothes -- courtesy of Gadjung's curse -- she panicks and flees to her father, fails to say a word in Evander's defence and gets him imprisoned as a result. When she calms down later, she is heartbroken by her own actions and can't forgive herself that she doomed the one who only wanted to help her.

* IncorruptiblePurePureness: Bazil, and dragons in general, are also this. Unlike humans -- who are often motivated by greed and thus easily swayed to the side of evil with promises of hefty reward -- dragons have simplistic worldview and feel absolutely no need to accumulate wealth and power for themselves. They also hate Padmasa with passion for previous atrocities against their race, making them loyal allies of Argonath, easily conforming to its ideals of freedom and equality. To put cherry on top, their resistance to magic makes them immune to spells like mind control that would easily corrupt any ordinary human. In the final book, Sinni outright call dragons a role model for humans in a world full of Waakzaam's betrayal.

* DoesNotLikeMen: Ribela, along with many other witches, dislikes and distrusts men (which makes her [[YouAreACreditToYourRace backhanded compliments]] toward them on occasion very notable).

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[[folder: Serena]]
The princess of the eponymous floating city of Monjon who has an accidental run-in with Evander and the two quickly fall in love. After being saved by Evander from a forced marriage with Gadjung of Batooj, they both end up on another world of Orthond, where they go though many adventures and discover a horrifying threat to their own world.
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! Supporting Human Characters
[[folder: Mono]]
A dragonboy of Chektor, and the only remaining -- along with Relkin -- founding member of the 109th Dragon Squadron of Marneri. He rarely talks.
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[[folder: Swane of Revenant]]
A dragonboy of Vlok, who joined the 109th Squadron before the campaign in Ourdh Empire. He is the biggest, physically strongest and most hot-headed of all squires, pretty much the official troublemaker of the 109th.

* LeeroyJenkins: Swane is a bit ''too'' eager to prove himself in battle and as a consequence he tends to act first and think later (or never at all).

[[folder: Manuel]]
A dragonboy of the Purple-Green, who relieved Relkin from this duty when he joined the 109th Squadron after its return from the Ourdh campaign. Unlike other squires, he is not an orphan, in fact he comes from a good family and joined the dragon corps of his own accord. He received a proper education, and is thus more mature and reasonable than his colleagues.

[[folder: Jak]]
Originally a dragonboy of Rusp and a friend of Alsebra's dragonboy Bryon. Since both Rusp and Bryon were killed in action, he's been Alsebra's squire. He is the smallest and most timid of the dragonboys.

[[folder: Endi]]
A dragonboy of Roquil who joined the 109th before the campaign on the Eigo continent. He is best known for his skill in hazard games.

[[folder: Rakama]]
The latest addition to the 109th, and a dragonboy to Gryff. He rivals Swane in the hot-headed department and is equally eager to fight. The two are initially at each others' throats, but in time they get along just fine.

[[folder: Hollein Kesepton]]
The Captain in charge of the legionnaires company initially attached to the 109th Dragon Squadron and Relkin's superior in the first novel. He commands his soldiers during pursuit after princess Besita's kidnappers and what they all go through together brings him closer to Relkin and Lagdalen. He eventually becomes a good friend of the former and husband of the latter. Remains a prominent officer later in the series.

[[folder: Rorker Eads]]
The Captain in charge of a small task force -- including the 109th Dragon Squadron -- which is initially given an order to quell the uprising of a bandit clan terrorizing the town of Kohon, but ends up facing a huge invasion of Argonath from Padmasa. [[spoiler:Killed in action during battle at Sprian's Ridge, like many of its defenders]].

[[folder: Digal Turrent]]
A strict and tyrannical officer who takes charge of the 109th Dragon Squadron after its return from the campaign in the Ourdh Empire. He used to be a dragonboy himself, but lost his own dragon a long time ago due to a disease. He is universally disliked by his subordinates due to his harsh methods and seems to take particular pleasure in abusing Relkin personally.

[[folder: Delwild Wiliger]]
A new commanding officer of 109th who replaces Turrent prior to the Eigo campaign. An aristocrat, previously serving in an elite regiment, he joined the dragon unit at his own insistence simply because he thought it would be cool, despite having no previous experience with dragons at all. His lack of knowledge about what he's doing, constant mood swings and enormous ego quickly earn him the ire of the dragonboys.

[[folder: Count Trego of Felk-Habren]]
A nobleman in charge of Czardhan contingent aiding Argonath's expeditionary force on Eigo. A typical representative of his class, he is stalwart and gallant, albeit short-sighted and prejudiced knight. However, his experiences on Eigo change his worldview in ways he would have never imagined.

[[folder: Cuzo]]
The officer who takes charge of the 109th Squadron after Wiliger's resignation and remains in the position until the end of the series. He's far less strict than either Turrent or Wiliger and actually somewhat aloof.

[[folder: Eilsa Ranardaughter]]
The firstborn daughter of Ranard, a leader of Wattel Firdu (highlanders clan). She and her comrades join forces with Captain Rorker Eads' squad and together do whatever in their power in order to stop the invasion from Padmasa. Although initially hostile to Relkin, she gradually grows more fond of him until [[spoiler:they both fall in love]].
* DefrostingIceQueen: Eilsa, Relkin's [[spoiler:future love interest]], is hostile and mistrustful towards him and his comrades when they first meet -- especially compared to her friend Silva, who is much more amiable and understanding. In time, though, after getting to know each other better as they all travel and fight Padmasan forces on their way together, they become FireForgedFriends [[spoiler:and, eventually, Eilsa and Relkin fall in love with each other]].

[[folder: Lumbee]]
A young girl of the primitive Ardu people, inhabiting the ancient jungle in Eigo. Relkin and Bazil meet her while wandering in search of a way back home and end up befriending her and liberating her people from slavers. After Relkin is abducted himself, she forms a triumvirate with Bazil and Norwul, leading her kin to war against Mirchaz.

[[folder: Norwul]]
A young, strong and handsome man of Lumbee's tribe. He is one of the few Ardu who trusts Relkin completely, actively aids him in the effort of organizing his people and becomes his close friend. Along with Bazil and Lumbee, he takes the role of a leader when the Ardu go to open war against Mirchaz, in order to destroy slavery completely.

! Supporting Dragon Characters
[[folder: Kepabar]]
A brasshide dragon, one of the 109th Dragon Squadron founding members. He is the squad's jokester ([[InformedAttribute or so we're told]]) and Bazil's good friend. [[spoiler:Killed in action during battle at Ossur Galan]].

[[folder: Nesessitas]]
A freemartin dragoness -- the only one in the 109th Dragon Squadron's original roster -- paired with a squire named Marco Veli. All-around NiceGirl, one of the most caring and gentle members of her race, though not any less dangerous in combat. [[spoiler:Killed in action in Tummuz Orgmeen's arena]].

[[folder: Chektor]]
A brasshide dragon and an old veteran -- one of the only two surviving members of 109th Dragon Squadrons original roster along with Bazil. His dragonboy is Mono.

[[folder: The Purple-Green of Hook Mountain]]
The only wild dragon ever to serve in Argonath legions, he first met Bazil when they both fought over the wild dragoness. After being captured by servants of Padmasa, who clipped his wings, he was rendered unable to fly and thus no longer capable of surviving in the wild. He thus agreed to join the army both to earn for a living and to exact vengeance on minions of evil who wronged him.
* HandicappedBadass: Purple-Green, the only wild dragon ever to serve in the Argonath legions, was captured and imprisoned by servants of Padmasa who clipped his wings, rendering him unable to fly. Although the wings grew back thanks to Lessis' magic, they lack necessary strength, so the poor guy got stuck on the ground for the rest of his life. However, that does not make him any less dangerous in battle.

[[folder: Vlok]]
A leatherback dragon who joined the 109th Squadron after the unit has been replenished upon its return from Tummuz Orgmeen. He is easily the dumbest of all the dragons, but still a capable fighter and loyal friend to his colleagues. His dragonboy is Swane.

[[folder: Alsebra]]
A freemartin dragoness who joined the 109th after its return from campaign in the Ourdh Empire. She is widely known for her remarkable skills in swordplay, as well as exceptional intelligence. Her original dragonboy was Bryon. After he was killed in action, she's been cared for by Jak ever since.
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* InsufferableGenius: Alsebra is an exceptionally intelligent dragoness and likes to rub it in other people's faces occasionally. She usually has more to say on any subject than other dragons and is generally more civilized and open-minded than them. She even outtalks ''Relkin'' at some point when she feels offended by his remark.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: She is rough around the edges, likes to show off her superior intelligence to other dragons and can be whimsical at times, but is otherwise also quite personable and truly cares about her squadmates -- dragons and humans alike.

[[folder: Gryff]]
An aggressive hard green dragon who joined the 109th Squadron before the Aubinas uprising. Due to his hot-bloodedness, he found it difficult to adapt, picking fights particularly with Purple-Green. Eventually, however, he became a loyal companion and worthy addition to the unit. His dragonboy is Rakama.

[[folder: Jumble]]
A young leatherback dragon of a separate dragon squadron, who lost his dragonboy Sui in an epidemic. Thus, Relkin was temporarily assigned to care for him. [[spoiler:He was ambushed and crippled after separating from his unit and then burned alive by Waakzaam in order to use his spirit in an evil ritual]].

! Villains
[[folder: The Doom of Tummuz Orgmeen]]
One of the most prominent Dooms in service to Padmasa. Just like others of its kind, it is a sentient and malevolent entity created via dark magic that has no physical form. Instead, it inhabits a featureless black sphere made of stone and uses three possessed slaves to act as its senses (eyes, ears and mouth). It rules the city of Tummuz Orgmeen with an iron fist and is essentially the BigBad of the first novel. [[spoiler:Destroyed by Bazil in said novel's finale]].
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[[folder: Thrembode the New]]
A wizard from Argonath who performed a FaceHeelTurn at some point before the events in the series and currently acts as an agent of Padmasa. Utterly evil and amoral, he seeks only to gain wealth and power, and there is nothing he wouldn't do to attain those goals. [[spoiler:He is eventually killed by Relkin during the battle at Sprian's Ridge]].

* HollywoodAtheist: Thrembode, a magician who serves the Masters of Padmasa, no longer believes any gods exist, as he reasons they wouldn't have let pure evil wizards like them gain such power.

[[folder: Mesomaster Gog Zagozt]]
One of Padmasa's most trusted servants, the mesomaster is an evil sorcerer who is on his way to becoming one of the Masters themselves. He is dispatched to the Ourdh Empire in order to aid the Sephite rebellion occurring there. In fact, he played a hand in instigating said rebellion and summoned an ancient demon called Malacostracan Gammadion so it would act as their "god" Sephis. [[spoiler:Killed by Bazil when he and his comrades infiltrated Gog Zagozt' headquarters in Dzu]].

[[folder: Master Heruta Skash Gzug]]
The most powerful of the evil sorcerers ruling Padmasa and effectively the leader of all five. He is thus the BigBad for most of the series -- at least until [[spoiler:Waakzaam comes along. He is killed by Bazil and Relkin in the fourth novel's finale]].

[[folder: General Lukash]]
The appointed leader of a great army which invaded Argonath in book three. A cruel and sadistic man, he willingly engages in war crimes on his path. Although he manages to achieve some success, [[spoiler: his invasion is ultimately thwarted when his forces are unable to overcome the defenders of Sprian's Ridge until the main Argonath's army arrives on the battlefield, wiping his own army out to the last man. Lukash himself is killed by Thrembode before it happens]].

[[folder: General Kreegsbrok]]
The commander of the Padmasan forces in Eigo, who conquered the local empire of Kraheen and then used its people for Padmasa's own goals. He is one of the few leaders of the Enemy who actually shows a shred of honor and is very competent at his job, relying on pragmatism rather than pointless cruelty.

[[folder: Gadjung of Batooj]]
An ancient sorcerer of Red Eon who resides in a fortress on a remote island. In book four, he tries to intercept the Argonath fleet en route to Eigo in order to covert its crews and soldiers into his slaves. He quickly learns it was a terrible idea, though. He reappears as the BigBad in ''The Wizard and the Floating City'' side story, trying to take over the eponymous city of Monjon and obtain the ancient artifact called Thymnal which makes it float. [[spoiler: He eventually perishes when the power of said artifact claims his life]].

[[folder: Lord Zulbanides]]
One of few suviving Golden Elves in the world and the most prominent of elven lords who rule the city of Mirchaz. He is thus one of key figures responsible for their cruelty, including widespread slavery and essential genocide of people who were used to power up the Great Game. [[spoiler:He perishes along with many other Golden Elves during the fall of Mirchaz]].

[[folder: Faltus Wexenne]]
A greedy, amoral nobleman and grain magnate who is the head of the Aubinas uprising in book six. Or so he thinks. In fact, he is merely an UnwittingPawn in hands of [[spoiler:Waakzaam the Great]], who uses him and other rebellious noblemen in order to shatter the unity of the Argonath empire.

[[folder: Waakzaam the Great]]
The ultimate evil in the setting, Waakzaam actually has many other names -- including the Dominator, Deceiver and Lord of Evil -- and is pretty much the [[SatanicArchetype local equivalent of Satan]]. He used to be a noble demigod, created by the Great Mother herself in order to give the worlds their final shape, but turned utterly evil when he decided to "improve" said worlds, utterly devastating them instead. He remains a GreaterScopeVillain throughout the series until he [[spoiler:makes an appearance in person in book six. He is eventually destroyed by the combined efforts of Bazil and Relkin in the series' finale]].
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* IHaveManyNames: [[SatanicArchetype Waakzaam the Great]], also known as the Dominator of the Twelve Worlds, Deceiver or Lord of Evil.
* SatanicArchetype: Waakzaam the Great a.k.a. the Dominator fits the image of a fallen angel to a tee. He was created as a servant of a benevolent, omnipotent deity, but turned against it because he thought he would do a better job at shaping the worlds, turning utterly evil as a consequence.

* NiceGuy: Barring situations where he acts like an a-hole towards Relkin, he is very personable and polite -- if not always well-mannered -- to all the people he meets.

* {{Reincarnation}}: [[spoiler:Relkin is eventually revealed as having previously been a Sinni in a past life, one of the higher beings who oversee the eternal struggle with the Enemy. He was incarnated as a human to aid this on the world where the plot's set, Ryetelth.

* TheHero: Although Bazil is the titular character, it is Relkin who gets the most page time and focus throughout the series.

* TheHero: The titular character of the series and the most important one next to Relkin.

A leatherback dragon who joined the 109th Squadron after unit has been replenished upon its return from Tummuz Orgmeen. He is easily the dumbest of all dragons, but still a capable fighter and loyal friend to his colleagues. His dragonboy is Swane.

A freemartin dragoness who joined the 109th after its return from campaign in Ourdh Empire. She is widely known for her remarkable skills in swordplay, as well as exceptional intelligence. Her original dragonboy was Bryon. After he was killed in action, she's been cared for by Jak ever since.

An aggressive hard green dragon who joined the 109th Squadron before Aubinas uprising. Due to his hot-bloodedness, he found it difficult to adapt, picking fights particularly with Purple-Green. Eventually, however, he became a loyal companion and worthy addition to the unit. His dragonboy is Rakama.

One of the most prominent Dooms in service of Padmasa. Just like other of its kind, it is a sentient and malevolent entity created via dark magic that has no physical form. Instead, it inhabits a featureless black sphere made of stone and uses three possessed slaves to act as its senses (eyes, ears and mouth). It rules the city of Tummuz Orgmeen with an iron fist and is essentially the BigBad of the first novel. [[spoiler:Destroyed by Bazil in said novel's finale]].

One of Padmasa's most trusted servants, mesomaster is an evil sorcerer who is on his way to becoming one of the Masters themselves. He is dispatched to Ourdh Empire in order to aid Sephite rebellion occuring there. In fact, he played a hand in instigating said rebellion and summoned an ancient demon called Malacostracan Gammadion so it would act as their "god" Sephis. [[spoiler:Killed by Bazil when he and his comrades infiltrated Gog Zagozt' headquarters in Dzu]].

The most powerful of evil sorcerers ruling Padmasa and effectively the leader of all five. He is thus the BigBad for most of the series -- at least until [[spoiler:Waakzaam comes along. He is killed by Bazil and Relkin in fourth novel's finale]].

The appointed leader of a great army, which invaded Argonath in book three. A cruel and sadistic man, he willingly engages in war crimes on his path. Although he manages to achieve some success, [[spoiler: his invasion is ultimately thwarted when his forces are unable to overcome the defenders of Sprian's Ridge until the main Argonath's army arrives on the battlefield, wiping his own army out to the last man. Lukash himself is killed by Thrembode before it happens]].

The commander of Padmasan forces in Eigo, who conquered local empire of Kraheen and then used its people for Padmasa's own goals. He is one of few leaders of the Enemy who actually shows a shred of honor and is very competent at his job, relying on pragmatism rather than pointless cruelty.

An ancient sorcerer of Red Eon who resides in a fortress on a remote island. In book four, he tries to intercept Argonath fleet en route to Eigo in order to covert its crews and soldiers into his slaves. He quickly learns it was a terrible idea, though. He reappears as the BigBad in ''The Wizard and the Floating City'' side story, trying to take over the eponymous city of Monjon and obtain the ancient artifact called Thymnal which makes it float. [[spoiler: He eventually perishes when the power of said artifact claims his life]].

A greedy, amoral nobleman and grain magnate who is the head of Aubinas uprising in book six. Or so he thinks. In fact, he is merely an UnwittingPawn in hands of [[spoiler:Waakzaam the Great]], who uses him and other rebellious noblemen in order to shatter the unity of Argonath empire.

The ultimate evil in the setting, Waakzaam has actually many other names -- including the Dominator, Deceiver and Lord of Evil -- and is pretty much [[SatanicArchetype local equivalent of Satan]]. He used to be a noble demigod, created by Great Mother herself in order to give the world their final shape, but turned utterly evil when he decided to "improve" said world, utterly devastating them instead. He remains a GreaterScopeVillain throughout the series until he [[spoiler:makes an appearance in person in book six. He is eventually destroyed by combined efforts of Bazil and Relkin in the series' finale]].

The central character in the series. He is an orphan from Quosh who left his village in order to begin the military career in the Argonath legions and join the battle against evil empire of Padmasa. Paired with a dragon, Bazil, he is his trusted squire, loyal dragonboy and lifelong friend. [[spoiler:He is actually one of Sinni, but was reincarnated as a human who one day would face [[SatanicArchetype Waakzaam the Great]] and destroy him for good]].
* BookDumb: Like most dragonboys, he is an orphan who didn't get much formal education, being prepared for the role of a dragon squire since his childhood. In fact, he finished only two classes of local school. Despite that, he shows surprising intelligence and insight for an ordinary soldier.
* TheChosenOne: [[spoiler:As noted above, he used to be a Sinni, but was reborn as a human and made into a living weapon against Waakzaam. This is why he shows great resistance to dark magic, especially the one of the Dominator himself. He was essentially destined to be the one who destroys Waakzaam since his birth]].
* ChronicHeroSyndrome: He often ends up in situations when someone is in dire need of help and is always eager to act, consequences be damned. Examples include him freeing Miranswa Zudeina in Ourdh or coming to king Choulaput's aid when the latter and his retinue are attacked by assassins.
* DeadpanSnarker: He occasionally does show a dry wit, though he is usually wise enough to keep his personal opinion for himself.

* TheEveryman: Despite his impressive war record, he is consistently portrayed as an ordinary young man and professional soldier just doing his job, with no particular skills in any area. [[spoiler:That is, until his dormant magic abilities are unlocked]]. Lampshaded in final book when a fellow dragonboy shows surprise after Relkin introduces himself. Apparently, he thought that a famous war hero would look more imposing.
* TheHero: Although Bazil is the titular character, it is Relkin who gets the most screentime and focus throughout the series.

* PrecociousCrush: Has one towards Lagdalen in the first novel. He helps her when she's in trouble and even invites her to a date. However, it doesn't work out for obvious reasons -- he is just a poor, uneducated orphan and lowly dragonboy, while she is a noblewoman and personal assistant to one of the most important persons in Argonath. In the end, Lagdalen rejects his advances since she sees him only as a friend (also because he's "too young and too stupid" for her). She eventually falls in love with and marries Captain Hollein Kesepton, but she and Relkin remain good friends for the rest of the series.

The eponymous hero. Bazil was hatched and raised in the same village of Quosh where Relkin was born. After joining the new legion, he quickly became famous due to his many victories over mighty foes. Early in his career, the tip of his tail was cut off and while it was regrown thanks to a healing potion, the magic did not work quite as intended, giving him a new yet oddly bent tail tip and earning the "broketail" moniker.

* MasterSwordsman: One of the best -- if not ''the'' best -- sword fighters among the dragons of Argonath, and one of the most skilled swordsmen in series overall. Even ''the Dominator'' was ultimately defeated by him.
* NiceGuy: Barring situations where he acts like an a-hole towards Relkin, he is very personable and polite -- if not always well-mannered -- to all people he meets.

** When the Doom of Tummuz Orgmeen has him brought before it and tries to sway him to its side, Bazil pretty much tells its to screw itself, outraged that a being which spends its time abusing, killing and enslaving innocent people -- humans and dragons alike -- has the gall to pretend being his friend and giving him and offer to join its side.

Also known as the Queen of Mice. The only witch in existence who surpasses Lessis in power. She spent many years fighting evil from the shadows, travelling through ethereal void, but she gets called back to the land of living at the time of great need.

Prince Evander Danais Sedimo the eighth was supposed to be the new king of Sedimo -- one of Kassim kingdoms -- after the death of his father, but was forced to flee from his homeland with his trusted servant Kospero after being usurped by his power-hungry cousins. He travels to the continent of Eigo, where he has the misfortune of interfering with plans of evil sorcerer Gadjung of Batooj. This leads to him going on an adventure of his life, during which he will meet many strange creatures, fall in love with a princess and visit another world.

The princess of the eponymous floating city of Monjon who has an accidental run-in with Evander and the two quickly fall in love. After being saved by Evander from forced marriage with Gadjung of Batooj, they both end up on another world of Orthond, where they go though many adventures and discover a horrifying threat to their own world.

A dragonboy of the Purple-Green, who relieved Relkin from this duty when he joined the 109th Squadron after its return from the Ourdh campaign. Unlike other squires, he is not an orphan, actually comes from a good family and joined the dragon corps of his own accord. He received proper education, and is thus more mature and reasonable than his colleagues.

-->'''Relkin:''' Oh, that's wonderful. How to you plan to cook it? I heard plans are not very nutritious.

* DeadpanSnarker: Very much so. Case in point, after learning of the villains' intent to thoroughly search Relkin's mind after the latter has been captured:

The central character in the series. He is an orphan from Quosh who left his village in order to begin the military career in the Argonath legions and join the battle against evil empire of Padmasa. Paired with a dragon, Bazil, he is his trusted squire, loyal dragonboy and lifelong friend.

! Supporting Human Characters
[[folder: Mono]]
A dragonboy of Chektor, and the only remaining -- along with Relkin -- founding member of the 109th Dragon Squadron of Marneri. He rarely talks.

[[folder: Swane of Revenant]]
A dragonboy of Vlok, who joined the 109th Squadron before the campaign in Ourdh Empire. He is the biggest, physically strongest and most hot-headed of all squires, pretty much the official troublemaker of the 109th.

[[folder: Manuel]]
A dragonboy of the Purple-Green, who relieved Relkin from this duty when he joined the 109th Squadron after its return from the Ourdh campaign. Unlike other squires, he is not an orphan, actually comes from a good family and joined the dragon corps of his own accord. He received proper education, and is thus more mature and reasonable than his colleagues.

[[folder: Jak]]
Originally a dragonboy of Rusp and a friend of Alsebra's dragonboy Bryon. Since both Rusp and Bryon were killed in action, he's been Alsebra's squire. He is the smallest and most timid of the dragonboys.

[[folder: Endi]]
A dragonboy of Roquil who joined the 109th before the campaign on the Eigo continent. He is best known for his skill in hazard games.

[[folder: Rakama]]
The latest addition to the 109th, and a dragonboy to Gryff. He rivals Swane in the hot-headed department and is equally eager to fight. The two are initially at each others' throats, but in time they get along just fine.

[[folder: Hollein Kesepton]]
The Captain in charge of the legionnaires company initially attached to the 109th Dragon Squadron and Relkin's superior in the first novel. He commands his soldiers during pursuit after princess Besita's kidnappers and what they all go through together brings him closer to Relkin and Lagdalen. He eventually becomes a good friend of the former and husband of the latter. Remains a prominent officer later in the series.

[[folder: Rorker Eads]]
The Captain in charge of a small task force -- including the 109th Dragon Squadron -- which is initially given an order to quell the uprising of a bandit clan terrorizing the town of Kohon, but ends up facing a huge invasion of Argonath from Padmasa. [[spoiler:Killed in action during battle at Sprian's Ridge, like many of its defenders]].

[[folder: Digal Turrent]]
A strict and tyrannical officer who takes charge of the 109th Dragon Squadron after its return from the campaign in the Ourdh Empire. He used to be a dragonboy himself, but lost his own dragon a long time ago due to a disease. He is universally disliked by his subordinates due to his harsh methods and seems to take particular pleasure in abusing Relkin personally.

[[folder: Delwild Wiliger]]
A new commanding officer of 109th who replaces Turrent prior to the Eigo campaign. An aristocrat, previously serving in an elite regiment, he joined the dragon unit at his own insistence simply because he thought it would be cool, despite having no previous experience with dragons at all. His lack of knowledge about what he's doing, constant mood swings and enormous ego quickly earn him the ire of the dragonboys.

[[folder: Cuzo]]
The officer who takes charge of the 109th Squadron after Wiliger's resignation and remains in the position until the end of the series. He's far less strict than either Turrent or Wiliger and actually somewhat aloof.

[[folder: Eilsa Ranardaughter]]
The firstborn daughter of Ranard, a leader of Wattel Firdu (highlanders clan). She and her comrades join forces with Captain Rorker Eads' squad and together do whatever in their power in order to stop the invasion from Padmasa. Although initially hostile to Relkin, she gradually grows more fond of him until [[spoiler:they both fall in love]].

[[folder: Lumbee]]
A young girl of the primitive Ardu people, inhabiting the ancient jungle in Eigo. Relkin and Bazil meet her while wandering in search of a way back home and end up befriending her and liberating her people from slavers. After Relkin is abducted himself, she forms a triumvirate with Bazil and Norwul, leading her kin to war against Mirchaz.

[[folder: Norwul]]
A young, strong and handsome man of Lumbee's tribe. He is one of the few Ardu who trusts Relkin completely, actively aids him in the effort of organizing his people and becomes his close friend. Along with Bazil and Lumbee, he takes the role of a leader when the Ardu go to open war against Mirchaz, in order to destroy slavery completely.

! Supporting Dragon Characters
[[folder: Kepabar]]
A brasshide dragon, one of the 109th Dragon Squadron founding members. He is the squad's jokester ([[InformedAttribute or so we're told]]) and Bazil's good friend. [[spoiler:Killed in action during battle at Ossur Galan]].

[[folder: Nesessitas]]
A freemartin dragoness -- the only one in the 109th Dragon Squadron's original roster -- paired with a squire named Marco Veli. All-around NiceGirl, one of the most caring and gentle members of her race, though not any less dangerous in combat. [[spoiler:Killed in action in Tummuz Orgmeen's arena]].

[[folder: Chektor]]
A brasshide dragon and an old veteran -- one of the only two surviving members of 109th Dragon Squadrons original roster along with Bazil. His dragonboy is Mono.

[[folder: The Purple-Green of Hook Mountain]]
The only wild dragon ever to serve in Argonath legions, he first met Bazil when they both fought over the wild dragoness. After being captured by servants of Padmasa, who clipped his wings, he was rendered unable to fly and thus no longer capable of surviving in the wild. He thus agreed to join the army both to earn for a living and to exact vengeance on minions of evil who wronged him.

[[folder: Vlok]]
A leatherback dragon who joined the 109th Squadron after unit has been replenished upon its return from Tummuz Orgmeen. He is easily the dumbest of all dragons, but still a capable fighter and loyal friend to his colleagues. His dragonboy is Swane.

[[folder: Alsebra]]
A freemartin dragoness who joined the 109th after its return from campaign in Ourdh Empire. She is widely known for her remarkable skills in swordplay, as well as exceptional intelligence. Her original dragonboy was Bryon. After he was killed in action, she's been cared for by Jak ever since.

[[folder: Gryff]]
An aggressive hard green dragon who joined the 109th Squadron before Aubinas uprising. Due to his hot-bloodedness, he found it difficult to adapt, picking fights particularly with Purple-Green. Eventually, however, he became a loyal companion and worthy addition to the unit. His dragonboy is Rakama.

[[folder: Jumble]]
A young leatherback dragon of a separate dragon squadron, who lost his dragonboy Sui in an epidemic. Thus, Relkin was temporarily assigned to care for him. [[spoiler:He was ambushed and crippled after separating from his unit and then burned alive by Waakzaam in order to use his spirit in an evil ritual]].

! Villains
[[folder: The Doom of Tummuz Orgmeen]]
One of the most prominent Dooms in service of Padmasa. Just like other of its kind, it is a sentient and malevolent entity created via dark magic that has no physical form. Instead, it inhabits a featureless black sphere made of stone and uses three possessed slaves to act as its senses (eyes, ears and mouth). It rules the city of Tummuz Orgmeen with an iron fist and is essentially the BigBad of the first novel. [[spoiler:Destroyed by Bazil in said novel's finale]].

[[folder: Thrembode the New]]
A wizard from Argonath who performed a FaceHeelTurn at some point before the events in the series and currently acts as an agent of Padmasa. Utterly evil and amoral, he seeks only to gain wealth and power, and there is nothing he wouldn't do to attain those goals. [[spoiler:He is eventually killed by Relkin during the battle at Sprian's Ridge]].

[[folder: Mesomaster Gog Zagozt]]
One of Padmasa's most trusted servants, mesomaster is an evil sorcerer who is on his way to becoming one of the Masters themselves. He is dispatched to Ourdh Empire in order to aid Sephite rebellion occuring there. In fact, he played a hand in instigating said rebellion and summoned an ancient demon called Malacostracan Gammadion so it would act as their "god" Sephis. [[spoiler:Killed by Bazil when he and his comrades infiltrated Gog Zagozt' headquarters in Dzu]].

[[folder: Master Heruta Skash Gzug]]
The most powerful of evil sorcerers ruling Padmasa and effectively the leader of all five. He is thus the BigBad for most of the series -- at least until [[spoiler:Waakzaam comes along. He is killed by Bazil and Relkin in fourth novel's finale]].

[[folder: General Lukash]]
The appointed leader of a great army, which invaded Argonath in book three. A cruel and sadistic man, he willingly engages in war crimes on his path. Although he manages to achieve some success, [[spoiler: his invasion is ultimately thwarted when his forces are unable to overcome the defenders of Sprian's Ridge until the main Argonath's army arrives on the battlefield, wiping his own army out to the last man. Lukash himself is killed by Thrembode before it happens]].

[[folder: General Kreegsbrok]]
The commander of Padmasan forces in Eigo, who conquered local empire of Kraheen and then used its people for Padmasa's own goals. He is one of few leaders of the Enemy who actually shows a shred of honor and is very competent at his job, relying on pragmatism rather than pointless cruelty.

[[folder: Gadjung of Batooj]]
An ancient sorcerer of Red Eon who resides in a fortress on a remote island. In book four, he tries to intercept Argonath fleet en route to Eigo in order to covert its crews and soldiers into his slaves. He quickly learns it was a terrible idea, though. He reappears as the BigBad in ''The Wizard and the Floating City'' side story, trying to take over the eponymous city of Monjon and obtain the ancient artifact called Thymnal which makes it float. [[spoiler: He eventually perishes when the power of said artifact claims his life]].

[[folder: Lord Zulbanides]]
One of few suviving Golden Elves in the world and the most prominent of elven lords who rule the city of Mirchaz. He is thus one of key figures responsible for their cruelty, including widespread slavery and essential genocide of people who were used to power up the Great Game. [[spoiler:He perishes along with many other Golden Elves during the fall of Mirchaz]].

[[folder: Faltus Wexenne]]
A greedy, amoral nobleman and grain magnate who is the head of Aubinas uprising in book six. Or so he thinks. In fact, he is merely an UnwittingPawn in hands of [[spoiler:Waakzaam the Great]], who uses him and other rebellious noblemen in order to shatter the unity of Argonath empire.

[[folder: Waakzaam the Great]]
The ultimate evil in the setting, Waakzaam has actually many other names -- including the Dominator, Deceiver and Lord of Evil -- and is pretty much [[SatanicArchetype local equivalent of Satan]]. He used to be a noble demigod, created by Great Mother herself in order to give the world their final shape, but turned utterly evil when he decided to "improve" said world, utterly devastating them instead. He remains a GreaterScopeVillain throughout the series until he [[spoiler:makes an appearance in person in book six. He is eventually destroyed by combined efforts of Bazil and Relkin in the series' finale]].

The eponymous hero. Bazil was hatched and raised in the same village of Quosh as Relkin was. After joining the new legion, he quickly became famous due to his many victories over mighty foes. Early in his career, the tip of his tail was cut off and while it was regrown thanks to a healing potion, the magic did not work quite as intended, giving him a new yet oddly bent tail tip and earning the "broketail" moniker.

The Captain in charge of a small task force -- including the 109th Dragon Squadron -- which is initially given an order to quell the uprising of a bandit clan terrorizing the town of Kohon, but ends up facing a huge invasion of Argonath from Padmasa.

The firstborn daughter of Ranard, a leader of the Firdu highlanders clan. She and her comrades join forces with Captain Rorker Eads' squad and together do whatever in their power in order to stop the invasion from Padmasa. Although initially hostile to Relkin, she gradually grows more fond of him until they both fall in love.

The central character in the series. He is an orphan from Quosh who left his village in order to begin the military career in Argonath legions and joi the battle against evil empire of Padmasa. Paired with a dragon Bazil, he is his trusted squire, loyal dragonboy and lifelong friend.

The eponymous hero. Bazil was hatched and raised in the same Quosh village as Relkin was. After joining the new legion, he quickly became famous due to his many victories over mighty foes. Early in his career, the tip of his tail was cut off and while it was regrown thanks to healing potion, the magic did not work quite as intended, giving him a new yet oddly bent tail tip and earning the "broketail" moniker.

Also known as the Grey Lady or Mistress of Birds. A famous and powerful witch of an ancient order which served Argonath for centuries, aiding it in battle against forces of evil while also secretly influencing its politics. She is in charge of the Office of Unusal Insight, dealing with particularly delicate matters of great importance, often beyond ordinary people's comprehension.

Young noblewoman from a respectable family who wished to serve in Great Mother's clergy, only to be hired by Lessis as a personal assistant in Office of Unusual Insight. She is a friend of Bazil and Relkin, as well as Captain Hollein Kesepton's wife. Despite her upbringing, she is very personable, down-to-earth and brave girl, always ready to help and .

Also known as the Queen of Mice. The only witch in existence who surpasses Lessis in power. She spent many years fighting evil from the shadows, travelling through etheral void, but she gets called back to the land of living at the time of great need.

A dragonboy of Chektor, and the only remaining -- along with Relkin -- founding member of the 109th Dragon Squadron of Marneri. Rarely talks.

A dragonboy of Vlok, who joined the 109th Squadron before campaign in Ourdh Empire. He is the biggest, physically strongest and most hot-headed of all squires, pretty much the official troublemaker of the 109th.

A dragonboy of the Purple-Green, who relieved Relkin from this duty when he joined the 109th Squadron after its return from Ourdh campaign. Unlike other squires, he is not an orphan, actually comes from a good family and joined dragon corps on his own accord. He received proper education, and is thus more mature and reasonable than his colleagues.

Originally a dragonboy of Rusp and a friend of Alsebra's dragonboy Bryon. Since both Rusp and Bryon were killed in action, he's been Alsebra's squire. He is the smallest and most timid of dragonboys.

A dragonboy of Roquil who joined the 109th before campaign in Eigo continent. He is best known for his skill in hazard games.

The latest addition to the 109th, and a dragonboy to Gryff. He rivals Swane in hot-headed department and is equally eager to fight. The two are initially at each others' throats, but in time they get along just fine.

The Captain in charge of legionnaires company initially attached to 109th Dragon Squadron and Relkin's superior in the first novel. He commands his soldiers during pursuit after princess Besita's kidnappers and what they all go through together brings him closer to Relkin and Lagdalen. He eventually becomes good friend of the former and husband of the latter. Remains a prominent officer later in the series.

The Captain in charge of a small task force -- including 109th Dragon Squadron -- which is initially given order to quell the uprising of a bandit clan terrorizing the town of Kohon, but ends up facing a huge invasion of Argonath from Padmasa.

A strict and tyrannical officer who takes charge of 109th Dragon Squadron after its return from campaign in Ourdh Empire. Used to be a dragonboy himself, but lost his own dragon long time ago due to a disease. He is universally disliked by his subordinates due to his harsh methods and seems to take particular pleasure in abusing Relkin personally.

A new commanding officer of 109th who replaces Turrent prior to Eigo campaign. An aristrocrat, previously serving in elite regiment, who joined the dragon unit on his own insistence simply because he thought it would be cool, despite having no previous experience with dragons at all. His lack of knowledge about what he's doing, constant mood swings and enormous ego quickly earn him the ire of the dragonboys.

Officer who takes charge of 109th Squadron after Wiliger's resignation and remains in position until the end of the series. Far less strict than either Turrent of Wiliger and actually somewhat aloof.

The firstborn daughter of Ranard, a leader of Firdu highlanders clan. She and her comrades join forces with Captain Rorker Eads' squad and together do whatever in their power in order to stop the invasion of Padmasa. Although initially hostile to Relkin, she gradually grows more fond of him until they both fall in love.

A young girl of primitive Ardu people, inhabiting the ancient jungle on Eigo. Relkin and Bazil meet her while wandering in search of way back home and end up befriending her and liberating her people from slavers. After Relkin is abducted himself, she forms a triumvirate with Bazil and Norwul, leading her kin to war against Mirchaz.

Young, strong and handsome man of Lumbee's tribe. He is one of few Ardu who trusts Relkin completely, actively aids him in effort of organizing his people and becomes his close friend. Along with Bazil and Lumbee, he takes the role of a leader when Ardu go to open war against Mirchaz, in order to destroy the slavery completely.