Character sheet for Wind Over The Ocean, Star On The Morning Tide, Fire On The Horizon, Ballad of the World, and If These Are Our New Heroes originals. Currently under construction.
The Paprin Family
The lords of the Kingdom of Apropinquandi Montui and a clan of warriors. For the most part they're well respected and beloved by the people. They tend to watch out for one another since being nobility can be dangerous at best. The group theme song is: Vi Ar Dom Tuffaste by Nanne Gronvall.
Darnell Aubade Paprin IX
Prince of Apropinquandi Montui and third later second in line to the throne. A kind and cheerful young man who fights for his beliefs. He has a soft spot for his friends. But betray him and you won't live long enough to regret it. His Guardian animal is a dragon named Critianos. His theme song is: Odet Var Min Vag by Nordman.- Big Brother Instinct: To Kaunis even though he's her younger brother.
- Chick Magnet: Despite not being interested in girls, girls dig him and he causes this reaction on several occasions.
- The Determinator: He gains his bloodline weapon though sheer willpower.
- Parental Abandonment: Subverted, his mother came back even though he wasn't out looking for her. Played straight by his father's death.
- Took a Level in Badass: Used to rely on Ethan to protect him at the start of the story, by the end of the first book he's fighting off the Eldritch Abomination with ease.
- Warrior Therapist: To Svetlana in the third book.
Kaunis Valtameri Paprin IV
The Princess of Apropinquandi Montui and heir to the throne later the Queen. She's a bit flighty especially early on, but she cares deeply for her friends and family, even if she comes off as harsh sometimes. Her Guardian animal is a dolphin named Gizella. Her theme song is: Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles.- Mistaken for Gay: Subverted in that she really is gay but refuses to admit it.
- Noodle Incident: Her ascension to the throne after party. Mentioned once, and ended up leading to Mistaken for Gay.
- Took a Level in Badass: Used to be a nervous princess type, but she steps it up big time.
- Transparent Closet: Some readers keep wondering if she'll ever stop trying to cover it up.
The Kendo Team
A ragtag band of kids who really love the sport and want to go to Japan to compete someday. Their theme song is: Raised by the Sword by Ensiferum.
Morgan Krieger
A cheerful teenager with a love of warcraft and freedom. She's torn between her love for her ex and her developing crushes throughout the series. Also the Genbu Demon King Tenoh Paprin and Darnell's twin sister. Her role as Genbu is the progenitor of the world and the founder of the two Demon Kingdoms. Whether this is actually true, only she knows. Her friends all joined up on the kendo team, though we only get to see a few of them. Her theme song is: Fairytale by Alexander Rybak- Only a Flesh Wound: She's survived some stuff most humans can't.
- Some Call Me "Tim": "My friends call me Tenoh."
Kristoper Krieger
The resident Team Dad to the team. Self-proclaimed rude and ginger, though the rude bit is up to debate. He acts as Morgan and Claire's legal guardian. He's also the voice of reason when things get out of hand for the rest of the group. Kris is Morgan's biological cousin. His theme song is: 5. Mars by Megaherz- Alliterative Name: Kristoper Krieger
Claire Van Rompa
The Heterosexual Life-Partner of Morgan, and her closest friend. Has a serious crush on Morgan, but is perfectly capable of taking care of herself. The top ranked female kendo practitioner in the United States. Actually Tenoh's Guardian animal Sirrush. Her theme song is: Your Guardian Angel by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.- Awesome McCoolname At least one person has said they wished they had Van Rompa as a last name.
- Gratuitous Foreign Language: Including Spanish, Russian, Greek, Latin, and Dutch.
- Suspiciously Specific Denial: All the times she denies being in love with Morgan, even though we've openly seen them together.
- Yandere: Anyone who gets too close to Morgan without her permission.
Johnny Summers
An old friend of Morgan's and cousin of her ex. Best friends with Eric, Harun and Nero. Lives with his younger sister and attends the same high school as Morgan and Claire. Up until he was seventeen Johnny was the world’s biggest skeptic. Vampires? Crazy people with a blood fetish. Ghosts? Glitches in technology and other perfectly logical explanations. Werewolves? Thieves in wolfskins. However all that changed when he ended up traveling to the Kingdom of Apropinquandi Montui and discovering his the truth about Morgan and Claire. Now three years later, Johnny has ascended to full mage status. However an event known as Nerdpocalypse changed his optimistic world view. Fiancée dead, a year of his life missing, and his best friend snapped, Johnny left his rural college with the hope that he could rebuild in the home he’d always known. His theme song is: Kill Your Heroes by AWOLNATION- Ascended Extra: Minor character in the first three books, and one of the two protagonists of this year's story.
- Brain Bleach: After what he goes through between the first two books he becomes a tragic user of this.
- Comically Missing the Point: Compares Morgan's love life to Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.
- Took a Level in Badass: He led the counterattack in Nerdpocalypse.
The Four Kings of Canon Immigration
The governing group of five for the Confederation of Demonic Islands, a small chain of islands to the north of Japan. They briefly belonged to Russia in 1895 before being returned to Japan in 1905, but returned to being part of Russia after WWII. After the fall of the Soviet Union they were sold off to France before finally gaining independence. There's more to the story than that. The group theme song is: Wavin' Flag by K'naan
The Four Kings of Canon Immigration provide examples of:
- The Four Gods: Named their positions in honor of their Japanese heritage.
Byakko Koryu King Nero Scaevola
The current head king of the Confederation of Demonic Islands, a small series of islands united as a country somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. He's a real fan of Association Football so much so he only wears the uniforms of teams throughout the ages. He's not above stalking his idols. His role as Byakko is to play the leader and bring wisdom (represented as light) to the people under his rule, unfortunately he's got a lot of growing up to do before he's ready to enlighten anyone. Originated in the fanfic House of Orange as the fan stalking Netherlands. His theme song is: Grow Up by Simple Plan- Animal Motif: As his title implies he features a lot with tigers, particularly white Siberians.
- Ambiguously Bi: He develops strong feelings for Harun but also flirts with several girls through the story.
- Boisterous Bruiser: He's a bit eager to take back the kingdom.
- Manchild: Loves his action figures as much as he loves his sports.
Seiryu King Harun Rapp
The overly serious co-king of the Confederation of Demonic Islands. Little is known about the youth in black apart from the fact Harun is best friends with Ace, and both knew Morgan and Claire, he grew up with Ace, Johnny and Nina. His role as Seiryu means he is responsible for the people and the land, which doesn't suit his anti-social personality in the least. He likes his graffiti like he likes his metal, hardcore and beautiful. Before he became King he had a job painting tag murals legally, all while listening to his favorite band Dethklok. Originated in an unfinished story the author wrote based off a Resident Evil dream. Harun's theme song is: Hard Rock Hallelujah by Lordi.- Breaking the Fourth Wall: Pointing out how Ace's Norwegian Curling Pants won't be in style until the Olympics two months from the time of the scene.
- Perpetual Frowner: Never smiles in canon.
Suzaku King Kamui Valentine
The first character ever created by the author, she also serves as an abusive muse and teacher for most of the cast. She'll never get her own book that will be published because otherwise she'd end up taking over the series. Her best friend is Svetlana, and the two are always in the other's company whenever they're on the same planet. Her role as Suzaku is that of Death and Rebirth, when the time comes, her choice whether to fulfill that role will determine the fate of the universe. Will she destroy it or let it continue on? Originated in the author's first NaNoWriMo a Final Fantasy VII fanfic. Her theme song is: Redemption by Gackt- Chivalrous Pervert: For all of her tendencies, she just can't bring herself to do anything inappropriate to anyone.
- Lonely Together: How her friendship with Svetlana began.
- Trickster Mentor: Towards Morgan, also a bit of Ship Tease with her.
Svetlana Ivanova Avtaikin aka "Codi"
A quiet young lady, she served as The Dragon to the Big Bad of Horizon On Fire, though she acted as a Worthy Opponent to the heroes rather than her position. She pulls a Heel–Face Turn when Smugsnake betrays his plans within earshot. After his defeat she joins up with Nero and crew acting as co-mentor with Kamui, Linda and Fahim along with Only Sane Man. Originated as the nation-tan of Confederation of Demonic Islands. Her theme song is: This Is How A Heart Breaks by Rob Thomas- Horrible Judge of Character: She seems to think that her unrequited feelings for two Yandere are perfectly normal.
- Idiot Hair: Has four of them, including a curl in the back that functions as an erogenous zone
- My Country, Right or Wrong: Living through two World Wars and the Cold War on the wrong side blended this with To Be Lawful or Good.
Of Gods and Parents
Gods of the Montui-verse
A towering god of nearly 7 feet tall, he can be found wandering the realm of humans in the form of a red and orange snail. Kind hearted to all and one of the First Six Children. May or may not have feelings for Morgan. His theme song is: The Fourth Avenue Cafe by L'Arc~En~Ciel.Helicial Godess of Justice and Judgement
Also known as Nixa Gisopunto, she's Morgan's ex-girlfriend and wife of Elicatius, the Storm God. She was dating Mortimer, but dumped him for his brother before treating him like a third wheel. She's had a long standing grudge against the line of Tenoh, mostly for killing her children when the country was founded. Her theme song is: Bad Romance by Lady Gaga.Parents of Characters:
Lady Kaunis Valtameri Paprin III
The former queen of of Apropinquandi Montui and mother of the Paprins mentioned above. She's technically the blood heir to the kingdom even though her husband did most of the actual ruling once the kids were born. Her brother was to be king but he abdicated for post of librarian since he recognized she'd make a much better king than he. Her Guardian animal is an as yet unnamed panther, while her theme song is:- Awesome Moment of Crowning: Apparently her coronation was rather spectacular.
- Beware the Nice Ones: She's a kind lady who will go across dimensions for her children and kick the asses of everyone in a biker bar.
- Noodle Incident: Her coronation much like her daughter's after party. All we know is it involved two goats, a drum and some string.
Pirate King Seiya Ulvienne
The heroic leader of the pirates, technically retired but still willing to sail out to sea along side his underlings like Kamui. Also Ethan's father, and still misses his wife desperately. Surprisingly never begrudged his son for wanting to join the army rather than the family business. His theme song is: Megami no Senshi by Marina del Rey- Ascended to a Higher Plane of Existence: He becomes the new god of death and gets his own ghostly pirate ship to sail for the job.
King Petrelli Mondui Paprin I
The late former king of Apropinquandi Montui and father to the current generation of the family. He was originally a nobleman from the Eastern Province of the Kingdom until he married Lady Kaunis. His Guardian animal is an unnamed boar, and his theme song is:- Theory of Narrative Causality: He basically dies because of this. Without his death there'd be no plot.
If These Are Our New Heroes, We're Doomed
