[@Lovejoy] I didn't realize the slaves were kept for ether reserves.  That's /nasty/.  And now I know my character, more or less, if I can join.  Probably Lanostran but possibly Varyan, with Omestrian heritage in there.  Rather hates the Varya, but didn't get a choice about their path in life.  Actually, [@Drakey], I /could/ possibly end up as that kid.  I mean, a half-blood would be harder to do, unless Varyan...hm.

Lovejoy, think there were any early raids to test the Lanostrans, before the full war started?  Say, twenty or thirty years ago?