The Tiste Liosan, Children of Light

Race: Tiste Liosan

Also known as:

Warren: Kurald Thyrllan

Appearance: white, almost luminous skin, silver hair and eyes.

Famous Members: Osserc (?)

Members we have met: Osserc(?), Jorrude, Malachar, Enias, Orenas, L'oric

Further info: They tend to be naturally arrogant, idealistic and naive, and precise and diligent to the point of obsession. Some hold to the sacred text entitled Osric's Visions. They  are also incredibly resilient, having survived a cusser in the end of HoC.

"Riding white, long-limbed horses with wild manes the colour of rust. Ornately armoured in enamel, the warriors were a match for their mounts – pale-skinned and tall, their faces mostly hidden behind slitted visors, cheek and chin guards. Curved scimitars that appeared to have been carved from ivory were held in gauntleted fists. Long silver hair flowed from beneath the helms."

HoC, UK Trade, p.327

"'features that were startlingly similar to Trull Sengar’s, apart from the white, almost luminous skin. Eyes of cold silver..."

HoC, UK Trade, p.328)

"Do you speak, Lifeless One? Can you understand the Language of Purity?"

Enias, referring to the Tiste Liosan language

HoC, UK Trade, p.328

"‘The Liosan worship themselves, L’oric. I happen to be a convenient figurehead.'"

Osserc

HoC, UK Trade, p.609

Liosan views on the other Tiste races

"'Only among the Liosan is the Tiste blood pure. You have crossed paths with our tainted cousins, then. They are little more than vermin.'

...

'The first! [Tiste Andii] Oh, indeed. And so tragically imperfect. Bereft of Father Light’s purifying blood. They are a most sordid creation. We tolerate the Edur, for they contain something of the Father, but the Andii – death by our hands is the only mercy they deserve.'"

Enias

HoC, UK Trade, p.329

Liosan Arms and Armour

"Liosan armour, the white enamel gouged and scarred. A visored helm of the same material, the leather underlining webbed over eyes and cheeks by black iron mail. A light, narrow-bladed longsword, its point long and tapering, scabbarded in pale wood."

HoC, UK Trade, p.602