Category: Sweetland Novels

Main category for Sweetland.

Order of Zoë

Order of Zoë The order of science. The second order in the hierarchy of The Temple.

Pe’wan’skiili Planets

The major planets of the Pe’wan’skiili universe are: Mahdiil and Gurmahdiil. They are located in Unity-5, or the Sixth Root, according to mythology. Mahdiil Home of Aeiroh Juola, Mahdiil is also a very old world, densely populated, but newer to the Convergence than the others. Culturally, its people tend to be shy and inquisitive. It is an intellectual center and a major hub of the Convergence.  It tends to produce a lot of Travelers. The Pe’wan’skiili (the people) are the original inhabitants. Gurmahdiil The smaller of the two major Pe’wan’skiili planets, Gurmahdiil is urban and is home to many diplomats and bureaucrats in the Convergence. Outer Planets of the Pe’wan’skiili Outer Worlds are Li Skiili, Rangel. See also: Planets of the Convergence (chart) Return to Index

Pizucan

Pizucan is a tertiary Omi world, inhabited by the San-Omi, who are shorter and darker skinned that the Vis-Omi. They are the original inhabitants of Cyz, Ryzan, Torzucan, Pizucan, and Vizucan. Pizucan is a heavily forested planet, with about a billion inhabitants. Culture Pizucani are culturally Omi. Where: Principle: Description: Return to Index

Planets of the Convergence

The Convergence The Convergence consists of six primary intelligent species, spread out for hundreds of millennium over the galaxies of their home universe via a “highway” system built by a much older species, now gone and forgotten.  The Memories connect the worlds via copulas, or nodes, often hidden in dense forests. The Memories also permanently alter the DNA of species which come in contact with it, mediating communication, as well as physical reality. The Six Old Worlds of The Convergence nar Anjahr – translation: Daughter of Anjahr. A very conservative, aristocratic world. Family structure is matrilineal and based on polygamous creches where child rearing is done communally within the creche, under very strict rules.  Home of many of the Guardians, and of Mojhdleh. Home of several other characters, including Kahjeh, Ren, and Jovijh. It’s principle people are the nar Anjahri.  Secondary worlds of the nar Anjahr are: Moornal – A…

Portland, Free Cascadia

Portland, Free Cascadia Portland is the capital of the new nation of Free Cascadia. Originally third choice among the founders, Seattle and Vancouver were badly damaged by the Earthquake of 2048, and still far from recovery when the new nation took its first baby steps. History and Demographics Once the largest city in the state of Oregon, Portland was founded in 1851. Now the third largest city in Free Cascadia, the urban area supports over 5 million, nearly a million and a half live within the city limits.

Qrei Planets

The major planets of the Qrei universe are: Naxqrei, Sundqrei, and Rixqrei. They are located in Unity-3, or the Fourth Root, according to mythology. They are an aristocratic system, allied with the Anjahri. Naxqrei The second home of the Qrei, whose original world was destroyed in a nova. Naxqrei (New Home) is considerably younger than the other old worlds of The Convergence. Conservative in their approach, the Qrei are very inquisitive and open-minded, often allying with the Omi. Despite their conservatism, the Qrei produce the most radical Mutualists. Sundqrei Rixqrei Outer Planets of the Qrei Outer Worlds are Qreixal, Naxal, Wixal See also: Planets of the Convergence (chart) Return to Index

Quebec Republic

Quebec Republic Popularly known as Quebec, the Quebec Republic was founded in 2047 after a short War of Succession from Canada, It encompasses the former provinces of eastern Canada and the New England states of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. See: Map of North America, 2055

Raoul Adair

Raoul Adair is a close friend of Molly Whitedeer and Maige Roget. He is a secondary character in Degrees of Freedom (and will likely play a role in the final novel). — Family: Achievement: Role in Sweetland:

Ren nar Qadj

Encyclopedia of the Convergence Ren nar Qadj Also Known as Sister Barbelo. From nar Anjahr, once a partner and romantic interest to Mojhdleh roh Sejh and Jovijh roh Djeneh. A colleague at The Academy, she vanished and resurfaced on Earth years later as Sister Barbelo. See Also: — Family: Parents: Achievement:

Richard Miglia

Encyclopedia of the Convergence Richard Miglia, CEO New America Corporation The bad guy.

Rio Pecos

A river in New America Territory. [Stub]

Samantha Roberge

Joe Larivee’s old friend, currently the Minister of State Affairs for Free Cascadia. Return to Index

Sangre del Corazon

Encyclopedia of the Convergence Sangre del Corazon The capital city of The Communities of Sweetland. Refugee City A neighborhood of Sangre del Corazon inhabited by refugees of the New America invasion.

Saudades

A disease caused by the technology used to transport humans to Sweetland. Type: Who: Where: When: What:

Sean O’Connell

Sean O’Connell runs a pub called The Penny Whistle, in the Irish Town neighborhood of south Sangre del Corazon. He was born in Sonoma, California, and moved with his parents to Belfast, Ireland at the age of twelve. — Family: