SEA OF GHOSTS: CHAPTERS 18 - EPILOGUE

WARNING: SPOILERS: DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE BOOK.

          Finished Sea of Ghosts today by Alan Campbell. Just like I predicted, the story has yet to be concluded, I guess I'll have to keep an eye out for the next chapter in this series of books. Am I satisfied? Not really. There was no real epic conclusion and a cliffhanger that makes me furious. I want more already!

     However, I have to say, this book has been a real surprise for me. Regardless of the fact I have to design a character from it for University, I simply read the book out of enjoyment, not just to study. The last two chapters hint at the coming conflicts. With Emperor Hu yet to satisfy his revenge on Granger, Ethan yet to harness the power of the Entropist gods and Marks yet to keep Ianthe in her clutches, I'm sure the next instalment will be action packed as well as expand on the mythology.

     Now, it's just time to design a character from the book. With the character notes I've stockpiled through the chapters, I believe I am more than prepared to design any of the character from Sea of Ghosts. My hopes are that I am assigned the task of designing Ethan, Creedy or Augustus. The detail given on their character is enough to design their characters without any issues. However, any of the characters would be fine. Fingers crossed!

WARNING: (SPOILER ALERT. IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE BOOK,

DO NOT READ ON!)

CHAPTER 18

CHAPTER 18 SUMMARY

• Ethan and Mallor pass checkpoint disguised as Captains - they are looking for the Void Flies.
• Mara beats and brakes Ianthe until she faints in pain.
• Ethan/ Mallor kill soldiers at the outpost using Ichusae bottles. They collect the explosives they hid.
• Ianthe difts from Haurstaf to Haurstaf until she sees one killing - she kills all of them in anger.
• Ethan fires cannon at Palace and negotiates using Regina - an Unmar chariot heads their way.
• Ianthe goes from Haurstaf mind to mind killing everybody off until she becomes  weary.
• Granger was in the Unmar chariot, teleports out, drives it into Ethan and uses the replicator sword.
• Ianthe is being tortured with knifes until Granger walks in and saves her.
• Granger is greeted by Unmar Prince at exit who says "Is that the last of them".

EPILOGUE

EPILOGUE SUMMARY

• Ethan wakes in aftermath of Unmar Chariot crash.
• He stumbles over the chariot wreckage and finds the Entropist crystal Granger stole.
• He realises its power and signals Mallor to get ready to leave.

CHARACTER NOTES

NOTE: UPDATED AND NEW INFORMATION IS HIGHLIGHTED IN BOLD

PRIMARY PROTAGONIST - COLONEL THOMAS GRANGER aka. SWINEKICKER

• Middle aged man.
• Father of Ianthe.
• Once an Imperial, now a Prison owner.
• Dependable, strong build - worn over year (exposure to grime)
• Long dark hair, Chiselled face.
• Burn on his right shoulder - Sea Bottle water exposure.
• Weapon: Hand Cannons, Leadership
• Clothing: Imperial (Braces, Buckles, Dragon Bone). Whale-skin cloaks, goggles and gloves. Galoshes.
• Carries a Gem Lantern (Green, Blue?)
• (Post-Trial) Sword slices on right shoulder, on thigh through breaches, back of right rist.
• (Post-Trial) Sword puncture on left.
• (Post-Trial) Sharkskin burns on face and arms.
• (Chapter 12) Hair fallen out.
• (Chapter 13) Void flies wounds on ear and left elbow.
• Clothing (Chapter 18) Silver armour covering entire body.
• Weapons (Chapter 18) Green alloy Unmar Replicator Sword.

HANA (MOTHER) (DEAD)

• Middle aged woman.
• Mother of Ianthe.
• Long, jet black hair - covers most of face.
• Olive skin, pale blue eyes.
• Once beautiful. Now worn, aged, battered, bruised and cut.
• Dried bloodied bottom lip.
• Clothing: Boots. Peasant wear - torn and filthy. Shackles.
• ALT Clothing: Ankle length peach satin frocks - silvery sparkles (front). Fancy lace frills.
• Selfless, independent, strong, proud, hopeful.

PRIMARY PROTAGONIST - HANA (MOTHER DROWNED)

• Middle aged drowned..
• Once mother of Ianthe.
• Long, jet black hair - covers most of face.
• Pale skin, pale blue eyes.
• Corpse like - sharkskin, wounded, withered.
• Clothing: Worn ankle length peach satin frock - silvery sparkles (front). Fancy lace frills.

PRIMARY PROTAGONIST - IANTHE (DAUGHTER)

• 16 Years Old
• Daughter of Hana.
• Beautiful girl - slender
• Jet black hair, dark eyebrows - tapered to point.
• Olive skin, pale blue eyes, full lips, slender nose, tiny bump on nose.
• Stunted height.
• Clothing: Ankle length pink and yellow striped satin frock - puffy arms. Fancy lace frills.
• Weapons: Heightened senses.
• Angry, judgemental, resentful, strong, resilient.

ANTAGONIST - ETHAN MASKELYNE

• Middle aged man (50-60 Years old?).
• Egotistical, psychopathic, delirious and self-obsessed.
• Has Wife Lucille and son Jotney.
• Unofficial boss of Ethugra - extortionist.
• Tall, skeletal, scrawny neck, lean, green eyes and long cadaverous face.
• White hair - yellowed by brine exposure.
• Current and fashionable.
• Brine spots on back of hands.
• Clothing: Padded, gold tunic embroidered with steel wire.
• Weapons: Leadership, extortion, Hookmen, Blunderbuss, Void Flies.
• (Chapter 13): Unshaven, dirty, painfully gaunt, dark eyes.

LUCILLE MASKELYNE

• Middle aged woman.
• Wife of Ethans and mother of Jotney.
• 'Queen' like. Auburn hair, bright blue eyes, slender.
• Caring or manipulative? Good cop, bad cop?
• Pale arms (skin).
• Clothing: Simple white dress.
• (Chapter 13): Bruised and beaten.

ANTAGONIST - EMPORER JILAK HU

• Elderly man.
• Emperor of Losotto.
• Ghoulish in his looks - long, white face, powdery blue cheeks and a pointy chin.
• Thin chest, straw like, long silver hair.
• Relentless, cold and vengeful.
• Misogynist.
• Weapons: The Haurstaf, Transient Sword (Tangerine).
• Clothing (Events): Gold battle armour, Copper crown (Crystal Dragon Eyes), Long Red Cape
• Clothing: (Execution) Platinum Mail (shimmering), Crown (Dragon Eyes), Long Red Cape

ANTAGONIST - BARTLE (HOOKMEN LEADER)

• Middle aged (30-40 years old?).
• Greasy hair and wide brown teeth.
• Intimidating. 'Loan shark' like.
• Short but well built - musculus.
• Sharkskin covers most of forearms - cracked skin.
• Weapons: Harpoons, Gutting knives (various sizes, shapes and functions).
• Clothing: Bulky whalers oilskins.

ANTAGONIST - SOMAROL

• Unknown Age
• Great in size, no flesh on face - skull exposed.
• Inhuman skill/ movements
• Eye sockets. Nasal opening covered by brass plate.
• Clothing: Helmet - Executioners Mask
• Weapons: Rifle and Unmar Knife

IDA (CIVILIAN)

• Middle-aged woman.
• Independent, imaginative, curious, kind, brave, selfless.
• Upper class, elegant, traveller.
• Tall and slender.
• Clothing: Wears extravagant dresses.

UMNAR GIRL

• Young, timid Unmar girl.
• Lives in Unmar Ghetto.
• Owns a metal doll.
• Dark mysterious eyes.
• Tattered and dirty.
• Clothing: Wears filthy blood red dress and shoes.

ARGUSTO (BOWMAN)

• Middle aged Unmar .
• Weapons: Bow, Arrows, Magic and Potions.
• Tied back white hair, sharp facial features.
• Wears soft make-up.
• Clothing: Jewel studied attire, black breaches, sandals.
• Has dragon named Yva.

YVA (DRAGON)

• Extravagant dragon (once human).
• Umnar magic unveiled beastery form.
• Sixty feet long.
• White and silver plated suit of Armour.
• Wings glisten like a rainbow, burning red eyes, bared white teeth.
• Unhealthy addiction to sharkskin and sea water.

SERGEANT WILLIAM PATRICK CREEDY (DEAD - CHAPTER 9)

• Middle aged man.
• Brutish, big and brawny - has Boxers face
• Has war wounds - sharkskin jaw, missing/ fake blue eye and missing ear.
• Has Gravedigger tattoo on back of neck.
• Cocky, confrontational and berserk. Traitor.
• Weapons: Large Hand Cannon.
• Clothing: Imperial Outfit, Whale-skin cloaks, goggles and gloves.

PRIVATE MERRAD BANKS (DEAD - CHAPTER 10)

• Young adult male.
• Short, dark hair.
• Least chiselled in his looks - slender.
• The 'Scout' of the group.
• Independent, observant and intelligent.
• Colonel Granger's favourite.
• (Post-Trial) Cheeks  hollow, anaemic skin, bruised under eyes.
• Clothing: (Trial) Steel hauberks, boiled leathers, capped helmets, nose & cheek guards
• Weapons: (Trial) Standard issue short sword (Left Hand), bucklet (Right Hand).

ABLE SEAMAS GERHARD/SAWN TUMMEL  (DEAD - CHAPTER 10)

• Young adult males.
• Brothers - almost identical.
• Thin bodies and faces.
• Scruffy black hair.
• The comedy due of the Gravediggers.
• 'Snipers' of the group.
• (Post-Trial) Old and wretched (look ten years older) - rheumy eyes.
• (Post-Trial) Toothless, sagging, stubbled face.
• (Post-Trial) Corpse like.
• Clothing: (Trial) Steel hauberks, boiled leathers, capped helmets, nose & cheek guards
• Weapons: (Trial) Standard issue short sword (Left Hand), bucklet (Right Hand).

PROTAGONIST - SISTER BRIANA MARKS (THE WITCH)

• Young/ middle aged (6 Years later) adult female.
• Haurstaf witch (psychic) - Hu's top adviser.
• Slender and attractive - "striking".
• Dominating, friendly, selfless.
• (Post-Trial) Cynical, Callass, Judgemental, Superior Self-Image
• Has addiction to poppy water.
• (Post-Trial) Aged noticeably
• (Post-Trial) Frown lines
• (Post-Trial) Clothing: Long coat with tails.
• Clothing: (Trial) Steel hauberks, boiled leathers, capped helmets, nose & cheek guards
• Clothing: (Chapter 13) White padded, woollen tunic, White breeches, Spider silk blouse, Ruby Necklace
• Weapons: (Trial) Standard issue short sword (Left Hand), bucklet (Right Hand).

ADMINISTRATOR GRECH

• Old age (60-70 years Old?).
• Older, mustier, deformed spine, prominent nose like knuckle, eyebrows like clods of wool.
• Drag on foot.
• Clothing: Courtroom wig, Long black coat.

THE DROWNED

• All ages.
• Once humans - drowned by Trovers (more than likely).
• Exposed to poisoned and rising waters - bodies die, then personalities.
• Wander and follow eternally.

HERIAN (UNMAR  STATION OPERATOR)

• Old, withered Unmar .
• Short, stooped and grey.
• Leucotomy scar on head, prodigious nose, Tufts of yellow hair.
• Clothing: Old suit of mail too big for him, simple tin crown sitting on brow.
• Weapons: Rifle, Unmar Weaponry, Entropists.

ARIA (HAURSTAF STUDENT)

• Teenage Haurstaf student.
• Fat and ginger.
• Nice and caring.

CONSTANCE (HAURSTAF STUDENT)

• Teenage Haurstaf student.
• Tiny blonde imp, arrogance posture, blue eyes, pretty.
• Bully, evil, jealous, rebel, sick minded.

SISTER ULLA

• Old Haurstaf tutor.
• No larger than a child.
• Hair in grey knuckle behind head, restless eyes.
• Arms full of books.
• Bitter, angry, strict, relentless.

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