IMPERIUM LUPI A decade has passed since the last Howler War and the City of Lupa stands peaceful again under the choking clouds of the Ashfall. The wild hyenas have been conquered, the little beasts remain subdued, and the wolf packs preserve their uneasy oligarchy thanks to the noxious power of imperium. However, new threats... Continue Reading →
Imperium Lupi loosely translates as 'Empire of Wolves', but the title also alludes to the wonder mineral 'Imperium' which powers the advanced societies that have sprung up on the world of Erde. Erde is populated by various anthropomorphic races, some great, others meek. Imperium Lupi focuses on Lupa, an oligarchical city-state of many diverse beasts... Continue Reading →
The mighty Rafe Stenton from Imperium Lupi, painted by Mike Nash.
This is a new page about the award-winning novel Imperium Lupi, featuring character bios and other information regarding the world and its author. Some details can be found here and nowhere else, not even within the pages of the book itself. Imperium Lupi
Meryl Stroud hails from Eisbrand Territory, though she is not a Howler herself, nor is she in any way attached to the Eisbrand pack. She grew up in the care of her aunt on the Graumeer coast, living amongst rowdy otters, salty water rats and other seafaring beasts, the war and other troubles largely passing... Continue Reading →
Linus Mills is a newly-minted Howler of Bloodfang allegiance. Like many Bloodfangs he hails from far afield, his blonde fur hinting at his South Rostsonner background. His first partner and new best friend is the renowned Uther Wildheart. Though very young and naive, Linus is well-read and trains hard. He finished top of his year... Continue Reading →
Themba Jua-mata is one the the three Chakaa (Howler equivalent) hyenas who Prince Noss adopted and raised, the others being Nurka and Madou. Themba is the biggest of this remarkable trio and well-suited to wielding his mighty kristahl hammer, the use of which these past few years has only made Themba grow stronger. Though argumentative... Continue Reading →
Consort to Princess Arjana and father of her sacred cubs, Prince of the Four Winds and of the Jua-mata; Noss holds many titles, including the dubious honour of 'Chakaa'. Uniquely he is both an 'infallible' hyena prince and a 'mad' Chakaa - an impossible square to circle. However, as both a Chakaa and Prince of... Continue Reading →
Nurka Jua-mata is a Chakaa; a hyena cursed by Mother Erde to wield imperium and thus suffer its trials. Raised beside his Chakaa brothers Themba and Madou by the great Prince Noss, Nurka naturally took the lead amongst the three students. He is something of a prodigy, extremely intelligent and accomplished in many disciplines, yet... Continue Reading →
