Chronicles of Ascenia

Chronicles of Ascenia is an Australian sci-fi/fantasy TV series that ran from 2000 - 2008, rendering eight seasons and a feature length film. The series focuses on the fictional planet of Ascenia, which is an almost identical to Earth but retaining some medieval and Renaissance elements. The series protagonist is Sarn Vivec, an Ascenian warrior, along with several supporting characters from outlying planets including the Atrexxian V'edali V'el V'orax, the Seyndrian Edevik, the Agryom Sinjec and the Brethonnian Siathay.

Plot
The plot of Chronicles of Ascenia follows Ascenian warrior Sarn Vivec and his aboard the Vardalaya; Atrexxian rebel V'edali V'el V'orax, Seyndrian ex-soldier Edevik, Agryom pilot Sejic, and Brethonnian Siathay as they struggle against the Fade. The first three seasons detail the Vardalaya and her crew's stories, with the third season ending with the death of the Fade War Primate Varzyionn Azvendaiyn on Tryceliax at the hands of Sarn Vivec.

Races
There exists several known galaxies/systems in Chronicles of Ascenia. The Klantec system, consisting of Ascenia, Atrexxial, Seyndrius, Audelira, the joint planets of Veda-Vesa and Agrom-Visel, Betrussia, Altra Tryaxsis, and the Fade-controlled Tyrodinthoras. The Ascenian empire controls nearly 60% of the worlds in Klantec, and those who retain their independency are either neutral or Fade-allied. Atrexxial and Seyndrius are the largest of the Ascenian Imperium's worlds, and have earnt some form of independence with their own governments. Veda-Vesa and Agrom-Visel and Betrussia are independent from Ascenia, but have trade agreements and an alliance in some way or shape.

The Sydralaya Nebula neighbours Klantec, consisting of Brethonnia, Regenacc Alpha, Centaurios, and Cyntari. The once-powerful Brethonnian Empire was the main power in Sydralaya, until being defeated by the Fade. Regenacc Alpha and Centaurios are home to the Vydenai, a powerful government body and race that have managed to stand against the Fade assault due to superior defenses.

The Astralyan Ring exists between the Klantec system and Sydralaya Nebula, and contains few planets. Existing beyond the Astralayan winds which most foreign ships cannot penetrate is a mere three planets; Alchemis, Nostrayas, and Gethluyis. All planets are wealthy is resource and knowledge.

The Nether Galaxies is home to the Abyss, the entrance to the afterlife, and mostly malign races and factions. Planets include the Orb of the Abyss, a world orbiting the Abyss itself, the unamed Fade homeworld, Krafaxis, Valhalys, Trothar, Igen-Kra, Mehrunne, and many other planets. The Shadrec Triumvirate controls the Fade government.

Alchemeans
Alchemeans earn their name from their ability to heal and create objects with various effects. The Alchemeans reside on Alchemis, a world on the Astralayan Ring outside of the Klantec system, and possess gold skin, white eyes and generally appear human. Alchemis' surface is lined with gold, and their temples are made of it. This makes the Alchemeans and their planet highly wanted by many, but only ships resistant to the Astralayan winds can enter Alchemis' orbit, which makes the Alchemeans safe. Notable Alchemeans include Janthay Guisard, an offplanet ally to Sarn Vivec, and High Lord Eldrannius.

Ascenians
The Ascenians are the main race in Chronicles of Ascenia, and are the human equivalent in the in-show universe. The Ascenians are ruled by a monarchy, and are under the Third Ascenian Empire during the events of the show, under Emperor Hyraven Tirloc. The Ascenians hold a small but dense empire in the Klantec system, including outlying planets Atrexxial and Seyndrius. Notable Ascenians include the show's protagonist Sarn Vivec, Sarn's father Edoch, Emperor Hyraven, and the half Ascenian-half Fade Sangrealic Domivaa.

Agryoms
Agryoms are a diminutive race from the joint planets of Veda-Vesa and Agrom-Visel. Born egineers, the Agryoms inhabit many population dense worlds also. Half the height of Ascenians, the Agryoms are also stocky, with large eyes and small ears. Notable Agryoms include Sejic, the Machine King Gembok, and the Fade-allied Bogecklor.

Atrexxians
Attrexians are a subjugated race of humanoid from thr planet of Atrexxial in the Klantec system. The Atrexxians appear mostly human, apart from yellow eyes and lower jaw fangs. The Atrexxia were nomads, pertaining to 100+ tribes before the Ascenians liberated them four hundred years before the events of the show. The Atrexxians were "domesticated" and "civilized" by their overlords, and developed a government system. They have three names, all starting with the same letter. The Atrexxians developed the famous ships for which bear their name, and provide a backbone to the Ascenian empire. Notable Atrexxians include V'edali V'el V'orax, their ruler T'en T'evek T'urgayn, and V'edalis sister V'ersana V'il V'arseli.

Audelirans
The Audrlirans are a scholar race from the formerly Ascenian owned planet Audelira. The Audelirans all appear old, and were once the majority on their homeworld, but after being subjugated by the Ascenians they dwindled to around 3000. They hold both their own history and that of the Ascenians. Notable Audelirans include Peradyrn Videlay, the Paragon of Audelir, and the Audeliran rebel Chenthay.

Betrussians
Warlike and brutish, the Betrussians are a mercenary race from Betrusia. The have pig-like faces, tusks and wide eyes. They usually work with Agryoms, and go from planet to planet for hire.

Brethonnians
One of the universe's more advanced races, the Brethonnians are allies to the Ascenians. They resemble humans, except for their white tatooed skin and grey eyes. The Brethonnian Interplanetary Kingdom is destroyed by the Fades in season five, and the refugee Siathay joins Sarn Vivec. The Brethonnian's last king was Gyanavoc IV, who died aboad his flagship the Andrenyll.

Fades
A race from an unamed planet in the Nether Galaxies, the Fade are the main antagonists of the show. The Fade are human mostly, apart from red eyes, fangs, long fingers, and long white or grey hair. The Fade can use a complex power known as the BloodWeave, which allows them to read minds, destroy another's essence, and regenerate. The Fade are ruled by the Shadrec Triumvirate, consisting of the Reaping Lord Thandyrn Vyzevar, the Master of the BloodWeave Undarwynn Cardecalys, and the War Primate Varzyionn Azvendaiyn. The Fade ravaged the galaxy en route to the Ascenian galaxies. The Fade fleet attacks the north of Ascenia under War Primate Varzyionn Azvendaiyn, and kill near to a billion. The fleet then flees, and leaves the Ascenians to recover. They also kidnap an Ascenian princess Eleyan, and Commander Hatheyn Domivaa impregnated her as part of a science experiment commisioned by Thandyrn. The result is the hybrid Sangrealic, which the Fade hope to use to defeat Vivec and his allies.

Sangrealic kills his father and asserts control, leading the Triumvirate to feel confident in his ability. The Fade flagship Sandyrial ravages across the galaxy in a bid to find Vivec. The Fade use warp portals to transport their fleets, destroying worlds and terraforming the remains to fuel the Great Fade Empire back home in the Nether. The Fade worship Lord Tyrodinthor Triagoryn Sheytal-Tharderyn, the Eternal Deathlord and Hallowed Emperor of the Great Fade Empire. He is both a god and the Fade's overlord in the Nether. Thandyrn Vyzevar is Tyrodinthor's heir, although he will unlikely die due to his god status.

Season One (2000)

 * Genesys: A strange foe, calling themselves the Fades, looms over the Ascenian Empire and ravages half the planet. It is up to the valiant Ascenian warrior Sarn Vivec to avenge Ascenia's loss by defeating the Fade and their vast fleet as it carves through the universe.
 * One Army: Sarn visits the Atrexxian homeworld on board the Vardalaya with his Agryom pilot Sejic. Here they encounter a Atrexxian rebel whobwas betrayed by his people.
 * Mercenaries: After V'edali V'el V'orax joins Vivec and Sejic aboard the Vardalaya and they journey to Seyndrius where a group of Agryoms and Betrussians are terrorizing the village of Seyndrian ex-soldier Edevik.