HALIA

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Halia - Water Deity

One of the first beings that Eryn meets within the realms. Halia is more reserved than most of the other Guardians of the Light. She is a descendant of Pontus and as we get to know her more, we will learn her origins and Atlantis. She also has a taste for Eryn's tears, it's almost euphoric for her. But she would never consider the intimate gesture toward her friend as a reassurance or even acceptable behavior. She develops more intimate feelings for her clansman Nahal, however their way of life is not monogamous. Halia is a vicious fighter, she alone can take down a pod of Kappas by herself. She gifts Eryn with a mirror that she materialized from her whirling pool, this helps Eryn when she goes to concur the Black Beast.

In For All in the Hope Halia continues to support Nyx in her quests. Halia is still involved with Nahal, but it's more of a behind the scenes thing. Halia is inverted, so she doesn't openly talk about her feelings or what is going on with her. She knows that she is there to provide support for Nyx and her missions. Since she is devoted to Nyx, she is also a member of the Guardians of the Light.

Halia's Father is Pontus, a demanding and ancient sea entity who was also the reason Atlantis, Halia's home, is still undiscovered to mortals to this day. Halia's mother Thalassa, a sea deity, remains in Atlantis imprisoned by Halia's father. 

FIN

Fin - Centaur Prince

And adolescent Centaur, Fin is the offspring and rightful prince that Euclid and Cloe produced. He is the nephew of Balkin, Euclid's brother. Fin is going through different changes within his species, from a foul to a bucking, full-fledged Centaur. He might be slender, but he will be a mighty leader. Within the Going off Dreams realm, he was the representative for his realm for Nyx and her posse. We haven't seen the last of Fin and his Centaur family.

In Going off Dreams Fin is introduced when a group of Centaurs come to the aide of Eryn and her friends, saving them from Banshee's. When they are brought to Pontus, for their brief stay, Fin acts as Ambassador between the different realms. Eryn and her troupe help aide Euclid with is brooding temperamental brother, which will cause issues later in the series. For their help, they gifted Eryn a bionic arm band that she keeps stored away.  

CLOE

Cloe

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She is the wife of Euclid, a majestic Centaur of grace and beauty rightfully so as queen. While in Going off Dreams she is more quiet and civilized. She was definitely an important warrior within the wars of their last realm. Rightfully so, after her bravery and skills, won her husbands heart and hand and took her place as queen of their breed.  She is mother to Fin, a young foul of a Centaur who is shy. He will play a much bigger role within the saving grace of the realms further into the quests to follow. It only seem fitting that a Centaur with so much prestige would give birth to such a prince.

"Euclid introduced us to his wife, Cloe; she was lovely. She was a pale yellow mare, with a light brown skin and emerald green eyes. She had brown hooves, tail, and hair. She was very pretty; she was wearing a very beautiful material draped around her upper torso, covering her body parts that were human." 

Body of Cloe's Centaur form
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Charlize Theron as Cloe
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BALKAN

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Balkan is a strong character within the realm named after the god Pontus, in Going off Dreams. Where we first meet Balkan is on the seashell castled island fortress of his brothers, Euclid. He has the black body of a mighty Clydesdale and the muscular body that would lead nations into battle. Plainly stated, he's a hot-headed brute. Balkan butts heads with Nyx and her crew and while they were able to put him in his place, I feel that this wasn't the last of Balkan, he will return for vengeance. 

Upper torso hotness
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When I imagine Balkan, I see a very muscular male (for the torso portion of the creature) that can be very expressive. He's only in the story shortly, but his desire for his people and their ways is an intricate and woven within him. As a mighty General, he has led those he loves and respects into battle and have lost. This pain haunts him and it's not easy for him to trust newcomers into their safe haven. Meanwhile, in his attempt to keep his species going (after the loss they have encountered) he has sought allies (unbeknownst to his King, his brother) within the darker perspective; that darkness is rooting within, what use to be a proud, good soldier will develop into a darker character.

Balkan does not make an appearance in For All in the Hope. Centaurs will reemerge later in the series.