Page 30 of Tech Prince Troubles (Runaway Prince Hotel #6)

WORLD AND SETTING

Café Magnifique – A cozy, welcoming café at the Renversé Plaza, Princedelphia.

Niren – An alien-descended species known for their shimmering, purple skin and energy-based powers.

Niralen – The Pacific island home of the Niren, near Micronesia, known for advanced tech-magical infrastructure and environmental innovation.

Prince Bartholomew Renversé – Runaway royal. Founder of Princedelphia. Lover of hot beverages. Married a barista. Honored with a statue on top of a fountain, a coffee pot in one hand and a cup in the other, an expression of bliss on his face.

Princedelphia – Fictional coastal city in Oregon, USA, and main setting of the story.

The Renversé Hotel – A historic hotel undergoing renovation, located across from Café Magnifique. Home to odd glitches, hidden systems, and unexpected visitors.

Vocational Center – A local nonprofit organization supporting job placement and stability for at-risk community members.

TERMINOLOGY

Anchor Points – Key grounding nodes within an energy grid that maintain flow and system stability.

Biomancer – A Niren practitioner who manipulates biological and environmental energy. Energy lines glow green.

Choosing – A Niren rite of passage involving the selection of a personal name and outward appearance.

Energy Dissonance – A mismatch or interference in magical or electrical energy patterns; can cause physical disruptions or personal distress.

Energetic Bond – A deep, internal connection between Niren kin, allowing emotional and energetic communication without words.

Gandalf – Sam’s aging but beloved espresso machine.

Grounding System – The foundational tech-magical network that regulates and stabilizes the Renversé Hotel’s power and energy flow.

Kin – Term used to address or reference distant elders in Niren society.

Min – A respectful Niren term for immediate family elder or parent.

Tech Mage – A Niren with an affinity for energy systems, engineering, and magical-technical diagnostics. Their energy lines glow blue.

CHARACTER LIST

ADRI’S FAMILY

Adri Linari – (36, he/him) The protagonist. A Niren tech mage who escapes royal life to live incognito at the Renversé Hotel.

Min-Tess – Adri’s parent (mother equivalent); a regal biomancer known to humans as Queen Tess.

Min-Oliver – Adri’s parent (father equivalent); a warm, grounding presence known to humans as King Oliver. Biomancer

Frank Linari – Adri’s older sibling (brother equivalent) and the Crown Prince of Niralen. A biomancer engaged to Kaia.

Kaia Blue – Frank’s fiancée. A human environmental influencer, poet, and beloved public figure.

Kin-Bertie – Adri’s distant relative and mentor. Tech mage.

SAM’S FAMILY

Sam Walker – (36, he/him) Co-protagonist. A single, trans dad and manager of Café Magnifique, known for his calm demeanor and impeccable espresso.

Quinn Walker-Mitchell – (“kiddo”, 16, non-binary) the younger of Sam’s twins with Evan. Introspective and artistic.

Julian Walker-Mitchell – (“sport”, 16, boy) the older of Sam’s twins with Evan. Athletic and energetic.

Charlie (Charlie-Anne) Walker – (“sprite”, 10, girl) Outspoken and theatrical.

Alex Walker – (“ace”, 7, boy) Gentle and introspective.

Ella Walker – (“bean”, 5, girl) Bubbly and excitable youngest child.

Evan Mitchell – Sam’s ex and co-parent. Architect.

Bethany Fox – Evan’s wife and mother to Charlie, Alex, and Ella.

Tammy (Tamara) Green – Sam’s ex-wife and the kids’ loving “aunt,” close with Bethany. Former school teacher turned therapist.

Rebecca (Becca) – Sam’s older sister. Lives on a communal farm with her family. Houses their parents in a lean-to .

CAMEOS FROM OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES

Mateo, Daryl, Justice, Zane, and Théo – Baristas and café staff from across the series. Heroes of their own romances.

Cyril and Simon – Café and hotel staff, borrowed from across the series.

Layla Fischer – Owner of the Renversé Hotel. Known for protecting her staff and giving sanctuary to runaways.

Sheena – Layla’s wife, a former princess.

OTHER

Rick – Senior IT specialist. A kind, enthusiastic tech mentor.

Riley Drummond – Rick’s protégée and David Drummond’s daughter. A bright, creative tech with an eye for Art Deco design.

Jim – IT staff. Works the night shift.

Jasper – Flirtatious young barista with a crush on Riley. Dramatic, loyal, and chaotic.

David Drummond – Riley’s dad and Sam’s longtime phone repair contact.

Oscar – A café regular with a loud cycling wardrobe. Married to a man nicknamed “paisley prince.”

Lucy – A barista at Café Magnifique. Responsible and steady.

Andrea – hotel staff member, trained in first aid.