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*'''Aether''': <br> | *'''Aether''': <br> | ||
+ | The base force of magic, harnessed and focused by certain adventurers<br> | ||
*'''Aetherium''': | *'''Aetherium''': | ||
- | + | a metallic ore <br> | |
* '''Akanee Isles''': ''n. (ah KAH nee)'' | * '''Akanee Isles''': ''n. (ah KAH nee)'' | ||
island group between [[Overview|Katavyan]] and [[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]] continents. <br> | island group between [[Overview|Katavyan]] and [[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]] continents. <br> | ||
* '''Aneskis''': ''n. (ah NEH skees)'' | * '''Aneskis''': ''n. (ah NEH skees)'' | ||
- | [[kestrel]] clans <br> | + | [[kestrel]] clans, typically familial units <br> |
+ | * '''[[Apaxian spider]]''': | ||
+ | arachnid <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[giant aphod|Aphod, Giant]]''': | ||
+ | giant insect, akin to aphids <br> | ||
* '''Argentine Collegia and Science Museum''': | * '''Argentine Collegia and Science Museum''': | ||
Compilers of the ''Encyclopedia Etiquetta'' <br> | Compilers of the ''Encyclopedia Etiquetta'' <br> | ||
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* '''Argentinian Oath''': | * '''Argentinian Oath''': | ||
- | oath taken by scribes <br> | + | oath taken by scribes of the Argentine Colleges<br> |
+ | *'''[[Arum seed]]''':<br> | ||
+ | oily seed used in herbal curative | ||
* '''[[Culture|Aryoch]]''': ''n. (AHR ee ok)'' | * '''[[Culture|Aryoch]]''': ''n. (AHR ee ok)'' | ||
Creator of all things, the Creator god that willed himself into being. Antithesis of H'Coyra. <br> | Creator of all things, the Creator god that willed himself into being. Antithesis of H'Coyra. <br> | ||
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Adjective: Askardic <br> | Adjective: Askardic <br> | ||
Currency: crown <br> | Currency: crown <br> | ||
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* '''Askakedja Mountains''': ''n. (Ahs kah KAYD yah)'' | * '''Askakedja Mountains''': ''n. (Ahs kah KAYD yah)'' | ||
Major mountain chain on the continent of [[Overview|Mitralon]]. Located on eastern side of [[Askagard]]. <br> | Major mountain chain on the continent of [[Overview|Mitralon]]. Located on eastern side of [[Askagard]]. <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Askakedjan moth]]''': <br> | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
* '''[[Overview|Athene]]''': ''n. (ahth AY nuh)'' | * '''[[Overview|Athene]]''': ''n. (ahth AY nuh)'' | ||
one of the three moons of [[Overview|Primordiax]]. Smallest, and closest. Appears to be the same size as the other two. <br> | one of the three moons of [[Overview|Primordiax]]. Smallest, and closest. Appears to be the same size as the other two. <br> | ||
- | + | *'''[[Axlevine]]''':<br> | |
==== B ==== | ==== B ==== | ||
- | * '''Balancok''': ''n. (BAL in kok)'' | + | * '''[[Balancok]]''': ''n. (BAL in kok)'' |
an herb <br> | an herb <br> | ||
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* '''Belladine''': ''n. (BEL ah deen)'' | * '''Belladine''': ''n. (BEL ah deen)'' | ||
a gem <br> | a gem <br> | ||
* '''[[Religion|Bellamane]]''': ''n. (BEL ah Mah nay)'' | * '''[[Religion|Bellamane]]''': ''n. (BEL ah Mah nay)'' | ||
- | Goddess of Passion <br> | + | Goddess of Passion, Lust, Art <br> |
+ | *'''[[Benevole spines]]''':<br> | ||
+ | herbal plant component | ||
* '''[[Beydir]]''': ''n. (bay DEER)'' | * '''[[Beydir]]''': ''n. (bay DEER)'' | ||
Human Sub-culture <br> | Human Sub-culture <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Bellamane's needleworm]]''': <br> | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Blackbearded butterfly]]''': <br> | ||
+ | insect | ||
+ | *'''[[Blizzard fly]]''': <br> | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Blood bee]]''': <br> | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | * '''[[Blooddart fish]]''': | ||
+ | [[Overview|Mitralon]] fish, extremely rare <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Blood spikes]]''':<br> | ||
* '''Blorthoi ''the Great'', King''': ''n. (BLOHR thoi)'' | * '''Blorthoi ''the Great'', King''': ''n. (BLOHR thoi)'' | ||
- | King, [[dwarf|dwarvish]] <br> | + | King, [[dwarf|dwarvish]], reputed to have sat upon a legendary gem-encrusted throne <br> |
+ | *'''[[Blorthoi's helm beetle]]''': <br> | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | * '''[[Blue dragon]]''': | ||
+ | indigenous to [[Overview|Mitralon]], rare <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Blue ravenfly]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Blush bloom]]''':<br> | ||
+ | flowering plant | ||
+ | *'''[[Bordensbane]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
*'''Borgium''': | *'''Borgium''': | ||
- | + | a metallic ore <br> | |
- | + | *'''[[Brewsweed]]''':<br> | |
+ | plant | ||
+ | *'''[[Bristle thorn]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
==== C ==== | ==== C ==== | ||
+ | *'''[[Caliphar's whiskers]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
+ | *'''[[Caltrop beetle]]''': <br> | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | * '''[[Camel spider]]''': | ||
+ | arachnid <br> | ||
* '''[[Catfolk]]''': ''n.'' | * '''[[Catfolk]]''': ''n.'' | ||
feline humanoid race <br> | feline humanoid race <br> | ||
- | * ''' | + | *'''[[Celenis]]''':<br> |
- | + | plant | |
+ | *'''[[Chandler ant]]''': <br> | ||
+ | insect | ||
+ | *'''[[Chelecress]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
* '''[[Chemer]]''': ''n. (kehm EHR)'' | * '''[[Chemer]]''': ''n. (kehm EHR)'' | ||
city and kingdom (Chemerite) on the [[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]] continent, alternately “City of Ashes” or the “Well of Bones” <br> | city and kingdom (Chemerite) on the [[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]] continent, alternately “City of Ashes” or the “Well of Bones” <br> | ||
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Adjective: Chemerian <br> | Adjective: Chemerian <br> | ||
Currency: drocta <br> | Currency: drocta <br> | ||
- | * ''' | + | *'''[[Chemerian butterfly]]''': <br> |
- | + | insect <br> | |
* '''[[Cogson]]''': | * '''[[Cogson]]''': | ||
mechanical creature <br> | mechanical creature <br> | ||
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* '''Crown''': | * '''Crown''': | ||
1. measurement of weight = 2 pounds <br> | 1. measurement of weight = 2 pounds <br> | ||
- | The weight of [[King Rand the Unifier]]' | + | The reputed weight of '''[[King Rand the Unifier|King Rand the Unifier's]]''' crown. <br> |
10 diams = 1 crown. <br> | 10 diams = 1 crown. <br> | ||
2. Unit of Askardic currency. The Crown is a gold, octagonal shaped coin whose slightly raised border is decorated like the edge of a royal crown. The obverse of the coin bears a falcon with its wings stretched and talons extended. <br> | 2. Unit of Askardic currency. The Crown is a gold, octagonal shaped coin whose slightly raised border is decorated like the edge of a royal crown. The obverse of the coin bears a falcon with its wings stretched and talons extended. <br> | ||
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*'''Cycle''': | *'''Cycle''': | ||
unit of measure: time. 12 years. <br> | unit of measure: time. 12 years. <br> | ||
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==== D ==== | ==== D ==== | ||
+ | *'''[[Dandedrops]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
* '''Darlen Jien, Lady''': | * '''Darlen Jien, Lady''': | ||
- | a [[dryad]] noble, assassinated over tail-clipping prohibition <br> | + | a [[dryad]] noble, assassinated over [[lukoi]] tail-clipping prohibition <br> |
+ | *'''[[Desert dune scorpion]]''': <br> | ||
+ | arachnid <br> | ||
+ | * '''[[Desert dun spider]]''': | ||
+ | arachnid <br> | ||
* '''Diam''': | * '''Diam''': | ||
unit of weight measure; 1/5th of a pound, 1/10th of a rand <br> | unit of weight measure; 1/5th of a pound, 1/10th of a rand <br> | ||
The weight of Queen Lexi's (wife of King Rand) engagement ring. <br> | The weight of Queen Lexi's (wife of King Rand) engagement ring. <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Diamond root]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
+ | *'''[[Diax aphid]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
* '''Diaxwood''': | * '''Diaxwood''': | ||
conifer with waxy leaves, produces black wood <br> | conifer with waxy leaves, produces black wood <br> | ||
- | * '''[[ | + | *'''[[Diaxwood boreworm]]''': <br> |
- | + | insect <br> | |
* '''Drocta''': | * '''Drocta''': | ||
- | Unit of [[Chemer]] | + | Unit of [[Chemer|Chemerian]] currency. The Drocta is a heavy, round, silver coin adorned on its obverse face with a large desert scarab. The carapace of the scarab is plated to faintly refract light in a rainbow of hues. The coin has a thick, smooth edge. <br> |
+ | *'''[[Dryadslipper spider]]''': <br> | ||
+ | arachnid | ||
* '''Duin''': | * '''Duin''': | ||
[[stegadonk]] handlers <br> | [[stegadonk]] handlers <br> | ||
* '''[[Dryad]]''': | * '''[[Dryad]]''': | ||
arborial humanoid race <br> | arborial humanoid race <br> | ||
+ | * '''[[Dryer fish]]''': | ||
+ | indigenous fish of [[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]] <br> | ||
+ | * '''[[Dune lizard]]''': | ||
+ | indigenous reptile of [[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]] <br> | ||
*'''[[Dwarf]]''': <br> | *'''[[Dwarf]]''': <br> | ||
subterranean humanoid race | subterranean humanoid race | ||
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*'''Ebonwood''': | *'''Ebonwood''': | ||
hardwood deciduous <br> | hardwood deciduous <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Ebony butterfly]]''': <br> | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
*'''Ek''': | *'''Ek''': | ||
unit of measure: temperature <br> | unit of measure: temperature <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Elda berries]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
+ | *'''[[Emerald drops]]''':<br> | ||
+ | herbal extract | ||
+ | * '''[[Emerald mayfly]]''': | ||
+ | winged insect <br> | ||
* '''Emerthyst''': | * '''Emerthyst''': | ||
gemstone <br> | gemstone <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Emerthyst dragonfly]]''': <br> | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
* '''Encyclopedia Etiquetta''': | * '''Encyclopedia Etiquetta''': | ||
- | collection of ten volumes detailing over 1000 years of leklek customs and etiquette practices <br> | + | collection of ten volumes detailing over 1000 years of [[leklek]] customs and etiquette practices <br> |
* '''Everwood''': | * '''Everwood''': | ||
hardwood conifer <br> | hardwood conifer <br> | ||
* '''Evyrwoods''': | * '''Evyrwoods''': | ||
- | Coniferous forest on [[Overview|Mitralon]] continent <br> | + | Coniferous forest on '''[[Overview|Mitralon]]''' continent <br> |
* '''Evyrwood Lake''': | * '''Evyrwood Lake''': | ||
lake on [[Overview|Mitralon]] continent <br> | lake on [[Overview|Mitralon]] continent <br> | ||
* '''Eyries''': | * '''Eyries''': | ||
- | [[Kestrel]] homes <br> | + | [[Kestrel]] homes, generally high atop massive trees, or on sheer cliffs <br> |
==== F ==== | ==== F ==== | ||
* '''[[Religion|Faeyora]]''': | * '''[[Religion|Faeyora]]''': | ||
- | Goddess of Renewal <br> | + | Goddess of Nature, Renewal, Life, Death <br> |
* '''Faeyorite''': | * '''Faeyorite''': | ||
gemstone <br> | gemstone <br> | ||
* '''Fam-mar''': | * '''Fam-mar''': | ||
[[Salamae]] spots <br> | [[Salamae]] spots <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Feather flowers]]''':<br> | ||
+ | flowering plant | ||
* '''[[Ferami]]''': | * '''[[Ferami]]''': | ||
- | Human Sub-culture <br> | + | [[Human]] Sub-culture <br> |
*'''Ferron''': | *'''Ferron''': | ||
naturally-occurring iron-carbon compound ore <br> | naturally-occurring iron-carbon compound ore <br> | ||
- | * ''' | + | *'''[[Flame grass]]''':<br> |
- | [[ | + | plant |
- | * ''' | + | * '''[[Flat-backed millipede]]''': |
- | + | arthropod <br> | |
+ | *'''[[Fraegon]]''': | ||
+ | winged creature | ||
+ | *'''[[Fuzzy honeybee]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
==== G ==== | ==== G ==== | ||
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* '''[[Overview|Gemane]]''': | * '''[[Overview|Gemane]]''': | ||
one of the three moons of [[Overview|Primordiax]]. Largest, yet farthest away. White with purple tinges, has a ragged red scar. All three moons appear to be the same size. <br> | one of the three moons of [[Overview|Primordiax]]. Largest, yet farthest away. White with purple tinges, has a ragged red scar. All three moons appear to be the same size. <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Gemane widow spider]]''': | ||
+ | arachnid <br> | ||
+ | * '''[[Giant beaver|Giant Beaver]]''': | ||
+ | rare indigenous [[Overview|Mitralon]] mammal <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Giant silverfish]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Giant spider]]''': | ||
+ | arachnid <br> | ||
* '''[[Goblin]]''': | * '''[[Goblin]]''': | ||
humanoid creature <br> | humanoid creature <br> | ||
+ | * '''[[Golden cricket]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | * '''[[Golden pseudoscorpion]]''': | ||
+ | arachnid <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Goldroot]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
+ | *'''[[Gorgant]]''': | ||
+ | gigantic ant relative | ||
* '''Gran''': | * '''Gran''': | ||
- | approximately one mile <br> | + | approximately one mile (4,166.6 feet) <br> |
Traditional noble land grant was 1x1 of this unit. <br> | Traditional noble land grant was 1x1 of this unit. <br> | ||
5000 rand = 1 gran. <br> | 5000 rand = 1 gran. <br> | ||
* '''Grrtz''': | * '''Grrtz''': | ||
[[lukoi]] tribe, named for Lukoi historical leader Tertz Grrt. (All lukoi tribe names end in the letter Z.)<br> | [[lukoi]] tribe, named for Lukoi historical leader Tertz Grrt. (All lukoi tribe names end in the letter Z.)<br> | ||
- | * '''Grul Terro''': | + | * '''[[Grul Terro]]''': |
[[lukoi]] despot <br> | [[lukoi]] despot <br> | ||
==== H ==== | ==== H ==== | ||
+ | * '''[[Harvest spider]]''': | ||
+ | arachnid <br> | ||
* '''[[Culture|H'Coyra]]''': | * '''[[Culture|H'Coyra]]''': | ||
- | The Unmaker, [[Aryoch]] | + | The Unmaker, [[Aryoch|Aryoch’s]] counterpart, a by-product of Aryoch willing himself into being<br> |
+ | *'''[[H'Coyra scorpion]]''': | ||
+ | arachnid <br> | ||
*'''Heillsa Mountains''': | *'''Heillsa Mountains''': | ||
[[Overview|Mitralon]] mountain range on the western side of [[Askagard]] <br> | [[Overview|Mitralon]] mountain range on the western side of [[Askagard]] <br> | ||
* '''Hihn''': | * '''Hihn''': | ||
highly advanced [[trulloc]] style of architecture, emphasizing complex geometric principles <br> | highly advanced [[trulloc]] style of architecture, emphasizing complex geometric principles <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Hihn thumworm]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Hihnweb spider]]''': | ||
+ | arachnid <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Hihnwing butterfly]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Hikili's tears]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
+ | * '''[[Holymna cicada]]''': ''n. (sih KAY dah, hoh LIM nah)'' | ||
+ | winged insect <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Honorsbane]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
==== I ==== | ==== I ==== | ||
+ | *'''[[Ironmane]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
*'''Ironwood''': | *'''Ironwood''': | ||
hardwood deciduous <br> | hardwood deciduous <br> | ||
==== J ==== | ==== J ==== | ||
- | * '''[[ | + | *'''[[Jasper root]]''':<br> |
- | + | plant | |
- | * '''Jitamo Redhat''': | + | *'''[[Jienbug]]''': |
- | first [[leklek]] sailor; famous for his "Voyage to the Edge of the World"<br> | + | insect <br> |
+ | *'''[[Jitamo pinkieworm]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | * '''[[Jitamo Redhat]]''': | ||
+ | first [[leklek]] sailor; famous for his "Voyage to the Edge of the World" <br> | ||
==== K ==== | ==== K ==== | ||
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Adjective: Trojan <br> | Adjective: Trojan <br> | ||
Currency: sathu <br> | Currency: sathu <br> | ||
- | * '''Kelai Proudfoot''': | + | *'''[[Keke cricket]]''': |
+ | insect <br> | ||
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+ | *'''Keke''':<br> | ||
+ | 1. A sound made during a bout of incontinence.<br> | ||
+ | 2. An itch in an annoyingly hard place to scratch.<br> | ||
+ | 3. The phonetic representation of dislodging a hairball.<br> | ||
+ | 4. "Key", to a stutterer.<br> | ||
+ | 5. Universally agreed to be the word most likely to be regarded as an infectious disease by indigenous Primordians of any quality.<br> | ||
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+ | * '''[[Kelai Proudfoot]]''': | ||
[[catfolk]] prophet <br> | [[catfolk]] prophet <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Kellensdon seed]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant seed | ||
* '''Keres Pits''': | * '''Keres Pits''': | ||
terrain feature of [[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]] <br> | terrain feature of [[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]] <br> | ||
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==== L ==== | ==== L ==== | ||
+ | *'''[[Lasher leaf]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
* '''[[Leklek]]''': | * '''[[Leklek]]''': | ||
short-stature humanoid race <br> | short-stature humanoid race <br> | ||
- | *'''Lexi, Queen''': | + | *'''[[Lexi, Queen]]''': |
wife of [[King Rand the Unifier|King Rand]] <br> | wife of [[King Rand the Unifier|King Rand]] <br> | ||
- | * '''[[ | + | *'''[[Limp leaf]]''':<br> |
- | + | plant | |
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* '''Loekr Lake''': | * '''Loekr Lake''': | ||
[[Overview|Mitralon]] lake <br> | [[Overview|Mitralon]] lake <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Lovers bridle]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
* '''[[Lukoi]]''': | * '''[[Lukoi]]''': | ||
race, also known as the lupkyn <br> | race, also known as the lupkyn <br> | ||
* '''Lukoitown''': | * '''Lukoitown''': | ||
section in each town comprised of [[lukoi]] <br> | section in each town comprised of [[lukoi]] <br> | ||
- | * '''[[Lukoi| | + | * '''[[Lukoi|Lupkyn]]''': |
race, also known as the [[Lukoi]] <br> | race, also known as the [[Lukoi]] <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Lupkyn caterpillar]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
==== M ==== | ==== M ==== | ||
* '''Mae''': | * '''Mae''': | ||
slang for [[Salamae]] <br> | slang for [[Salamae]] <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Magenta taffeta moth]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Magma shoot]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
* '''Mai'grom''': | * '''Mai'grom''': | ||
[[Trulloc]] for “Mother Orb”, or [[Overview|Primordiax]] <br> | [[Trulloc]] for “Mother Orb”, or [[Overview|Primordiax]] <br> | ||
*'''Mailek wood''': | *'''Mailek wood''': | ||
a hardwood <br> | a hardwood <br> | ||
- | * ''' | + | *'''[[Marblebore ant]]''': |
- | + | insect <br> | |
- | * ''' | + | *'''[[Marshland grasshopper]]''': <br> |
- | + | insect | |
+ | *'''[[Mauve nectarbee]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | * '''[[Mello penguin]]''': | ||
+ | rare [[Overview|Mitralon]] sea bird <br> | ||
* '''Minna''': | * '''Minna''': | ||
authoress of "City of Ashes", a work dedicated to [[Chemer]] <br> | authoress of "City of Ashes", a work dedicated to [[Chemer]] <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Mirrorback beetle]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
* '''Mithril''': | * '''Mithril''': | ||
metal <br> | metal <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[mithril faeyora butterfly|Mithril Faeyora butterfly]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Mithril moth]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
* '''[[Overview|Mitralon]]''': | * '''[[Overview|Mitralon]]''': | ||
This is the largest and northernmost continent. The Kingdom of [[Askagard]] is here. Mitralon translates roughly to "the womb" or "motherland". <br> | This is the largest and northernmost continent. The Kingdom of [[Askagard]] is here. Mitralon translates roughly to "the womb" or "motherland". <br> | ||
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Adjective: Askardic <br> | Adjective: Askardic <br> | ||
Currency: crown <br> | Currency: crown <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Mitrian kelp]]''':<br> | ||
+ | aquatic plant | ||
* '''[[Moiyan]]''': | * '''[[Moiyan]]''': | ||
[[Human]] Sub-culture <br> | [[Human]] Sub-culture <br> | ||
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* '''Moondrop''': | * '''Moondrop''': | ||
a flower <br> | a flower <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Moonshade]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
* '''Mortajari''': | * '''Mortajari''': | ||
- | kestrel family <br> | + | [[kestrel]] family <br> |
+ | *'''[[Mortal dread]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
* '''Mother Orb''': | * '''Mother Orb''': | ||
[[trulloc]] term for [[Overview|Primordiax]] <br> | [[trulloc]] term for [[Overview|Primordiax]] <br> | ||
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* '''[[Religion|Mysmirel]]''': | * '''[[Religion|Mysmirel]]''': | ||
Goddess of the Moon <br> | Goddess of the Moon <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Mysmirel moon beetle]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
* '''Mysmirine''': | * '''Mysmirine''': | ||
gem <br> | gem <br> | ||
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* '''Nanane''': | * '''Nanane''': | ||
[[Ferami]] for ‘no name’. A warrior having lost all status. <br> | [[Ferami]] for ‘no name’. A warrior having lost all status. <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Nanane beetle]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
* '''Nemian Colony''': | * '''Nemian Colony''': | ||
- | lost [[ | + | lost [[Dryad|dryadic]] colony, reputed to still possess arcane dryadic powers <br> |
+ | *'''[[Nemian dragonfly]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Nightfall's kiss]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
* '''[[Nitnoy]]''': | * '''[[Nitnoy]]''': | ||
a type of pet that embodies the creation elements of the world <br> | a type of pet that embodies the creation elements of the world <br> | ||
==== O ==== | ==== O ==== | ||
+ | * '''[[Ocre jelatin]]''': | ||
+ | gelatinous creature <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Octopod]]''': | ||
+ | cephalopod, related to squids and octopuses | ||
* '''Omenstone''': | * '''Omenstone''': | ||
gem <br> | gem <br> | ||
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unit of measure: time. 1 year <br> | unit of measure: time. 1 year <br> | ||
The length of time from the shortest day to the shortest day with the passing of all seasons in between. <br> | The length of time from the shortest day to the shortest day with the passing of all seasons in between. <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Paper wasp]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
* '''Payuut''': | * '''Payuut''': | ||
tropical storms of [[Overview|Katavyan]] <br> | tropical storms of [[Overview|Katavyan]] <br> | ||
* '''P'chai Bahn''': | * '''P'chai Bahn''': | ||
- | [[ | + | [[Talayi|talayan]] five-roomed building where 13-year-old males eat, sleep, and take classes together <br> |
- | * '''[[ | + | *'''[[Peanut beetle]]''': |
- | + | insect <br> | |
- | * '''Phinaou Boss''': | + | * '''[[Phinaou Boss]]''': |
possibly the greatest [[leklek]] tinker to ever live <br> | possibly the greatest [[leklek]] tinker to ever live <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Phinaou bug]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Pleated redworm]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
* '''[[Pokka]]''': | * '''[[Pokka]]''': | ||
Primordiax’s chicken counterpart, flightless bird with pointy beak and three toes <br> | Primordiax’s chicken counterpart, flightless bird with pointy beak and three toes <br> | ||
- | * '''Pokow Soong''': | + | * '''[[Pokow Soong]]''': |
"Mountain of Deadly Heights", the highest mountain peak in [[Overview|Primordiax]], located on [[Overview|Katayvan]]. <br> | "Mountain of Deadly Heights", the highest mountain peak in [[Overview|Primordiax]], located on [[Overview|Katayvan]]. <br> | ||
*'''Praya River''': | *'''Praya River''': | ||
[[Overview|Katavyan]] river east of [[Troj]] <br> | [[Overview|Katavyan]] river east of [[Troj]] <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Praying mantis]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
* '''[[Overview|Primordiax]]''': | * '''[[Overview|Primordiax]]''': | ||
the planet <br> | the planet <br> | ||
* '''Primordium''': | * '''Primordium''': | ||
metal <br> | metal <br> | ||
- | * ''' | + | *'''[[Primordium beetle]]''': |
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Pyramidal hihn fly]]''': | ||
insect <br> | insect <br> | ||
==== Q ==== | ==== Q ==== | ||
- | + | *'''[[Qegeos tooth]]''':<br> | |
+ | plant | ||
+ | *'''[[Qeteshik mushroom]]''':<br> | ||
+ | fungus | ||
==== R ==== | ==== R ==== | ||
*'''[[Raffux]]: | *'''[[Raffux]]: | ||
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10 thumbs = 1 rand. <br> | 10 thumbs = 1 rand. <br> | ||
1/5000th of a gran. <br> | 1/5000th of a gran. <br> | ||
- | * '''[[King Rand the Unifier|Rand the Unifier, King]]''': | + | * '''[[King Rand the Unifier|Rand Bromin, the Unifier, King]]''': <br> |
- | <br> | + | 43 BU - 201 AR: most documented Primordian ruler <br> |
- | * '''Randsroot''': | + | *'''[[Randshand caterpillar]]''': |
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | * '''[[Randsroot]]''': | ||
herb <br> | herb <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Ranger ant]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | * '''[[Rashash locust]]''': | ||
+ | winged grasshopper <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Razor ferns]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
+ | *'''[[Red aryops]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
+ | *'''[[Red-footed cricket]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
* '''[[Religion|Rexelios]]''': | * '''[[Religion|Rexelios]]''': | ||
- | God of Trials <br> | + | God of Trials, War <br> |
+ | *'''Rexelite''':<br> | ||
+ | gemstone<br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Rhodaspar]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
+ | *'''[[Rot blossom]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
+ | * '''[[Rusted woodlouse]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
==== S ==== | ==== S ==== | ||
+ | *'''[[Sagonar]]:'''<br> | ||
+ | sprigged plant | ||
* '''Sahblen Plate''': | * '''Sahblen Plate''': | ||
continental tectonic land mass <br> | continental tectonic land mass <br> | ||
* '''Saht t'lon''': | * '''Saht t'lon''': | ||
- | [[ | + | [[Talayi|talayan]] slow, graceful meditative dance that tones muscles and develops strength, flexibility, and grace <br> |
* '''[[Salamae]]''': | * '''[[Salamae]]''': | ||
race <br> | race <br> | ||
*'''[[Samoriad]]''': | *'''[[Samoriad]]''': | ||
creature <br> | creature <br> | ||
+ | * '''[[Sand spider]]''': | ||
+ | arachnid native of [[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]] <br> | ||
* '''Sathu''': | * '''Sathu''': | ||
- | unit of Trojan currency. The Sathu is a round, gold coin with a reeded edge. Its obverse face is decorated with an enormous stone temple rising out of the jungle. <br> | + | unit of [[Troj|Trojan]] currency. The Sathu is a round, gold coin with a reeded edge. Its obverse face is decorated with an enormous stone temple rising out of the jungle. <br> |
* '''Savants' Table''': | * '''Savants' Table''': | ||
[[lukoi]] political body <br> | [[lukoi]] political body <br> | ||
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[[catfolk]] family <br> | [[catfolk]] family <br> | ||
resembles the great spotted tigers of [[Overview|Mitralon]] with their pale blue eyes, shaggy white fur, and steel-gray spots <br> | resembles the great spotted tigers of [[Overview|Mitralon]] with their pale blue eyes, shaggy white fur, and steel-gray spots <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Serith's blood]]''':<br> | ||
* '''Shavin''': | * '''Shavin''': | ||
[[lukoi]] cosmetic fur-trimming practice <br> | [[lukoi]] cosmetic fur-trimming practice <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Shavined grrtydid]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
* '''Sheevans''': | * '''Sheevans''': | ||
[[catfolk]] fanatics <br> | [[catfolk]] fanatics <br> | ||
* '''[[Slemor]]''': | * '''[[Slemor]]''': | ||
[[leklek]]-specific mount <br> | [[leklek]]-specific mount <br> | ||
- | * ''' | + | *'''[[Slemortongue caterpillar]]''': |
- | + | insect <br> | |
- | * ''' | + | *'''[[Spotted necrofly]]''': |
- | + | insect <br> | |
- | * ''' | + | *'''[[spotted stratos butterfly|Spotted Stratos butterfly]]''': |
- | + | insect <br> | |
- | + | ||
- | + | ||
- | + | ||
- | + | ||
* '''[[Springteeni]]''': | * '''[[Springteeni]]''': | ||
mechanical creature <br> | mechanical creature <br> | ||
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fabric <br> | fabric <br> | ||
* '''Statue of Phinaou Boss''': | * '''Statue of Phinaou Boss''': | ||
- | one of the greatest masterpieces of the realm; built by [[leklek]] | + | one of the greatest masterpieces of the realm; built by [[leklek|lekleks]] <br> |
* '''[[Stegadonk]]''': | * '''[[Stegadonk]]''': | ||
gigantic lizards with flat plates that line their backs <br> | gigantic lizards with flat plates that line their backs <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Stenchbug]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | * '''[[Stinging fire centipede]]''': ''n.'' | ||
+ | arthropod <br> | ||
* '''Stratoraz''': | * '''Stratoraz''': | ||
gemstone <br> | gemstone <br> | ||
* '''[[Religion|Stratos]]''': | * '''[[Religion|Stratos]]''': | ||
God of the Sun <br> | God of the Sun <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Striped vespid]]''': | ||
+ | insect | ||
* '''Sylanim''': | * '''Sylanim''': | ||
demi-god who brings gifts to [[lukoi]] during Xatmus <br> | demi-god who brings gifts to [[lukoi]] during Xatmus <br> | ||
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Adjective: Chemerian <br> | Adjective: Chemerian <br> | ||
Currency: drocta <br> | Currency: drocta <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Ta'Reakhet walking cactus]]''': | ||
+ | phasmid <br> | ||
* '''Terik-moi''': | * '''Terik-moi''': | ||
extinct elven culture, rumored to have become the sea <br> | extinct elven culture, rumored to have become the sea <br> | ||
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* '''Terroz''': | * '''Terroz''': | ||
[[lukoi]] tribe. (All lukoi tribe names end in the letter Z.) <br> | [[lukoi]] tribe. (All lukoi tribe names end in the letter Z.) <br> | ||
- | * '''Tertz Grrt''': | + | * '''[[Tertz Grrt]]''': |
historical [[lukoi]] ruler of [[Chemer]] <br> | historical [[lukoi]] ruler of [[Chemer]] <br> | ||
* '''Thum''': | * '''Thum''': | ||
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The length of King Rand's thumb. Useful for small measurements. <br> | The length of King Rand's thumb. Useful for small measurements. <br> | ||
* '''Thurmogard''': | * '''Thurmogard''': | ||
- | dwarven nation <br> | + | [[dwarf|dwarven]] nation <br> |
+ | *'''[[Tinkerbug]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Tinman caterpillar]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
*'''Toll''': | *'''Toll''': | ||
unit of measure: time. 1 hour<br> | unit of measure: time. 1 hour<br> | ||
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* '''Triad''': | * '''Triad''': | ||
Universal unit of currency. The Triad is a round, reeded edge, platinum coin with a three faced pyramid engraved on its obverse face. Each face of the pyramid represents one of the three Kingdoms of the Alliance. The base of the pyramid represents the Aether, whose worship is shared by all. <br> | Universal unit of currency. The Triad is a round, reeded edge, platinum coin with a three faced pyramid engraved on its obverse face. Each face of the pyramid represents one of the three Kingdoms of the Alliance. The base of the pyramid represents the Aether, whose worship is shared by all. <br> | ||
+ | *'''Trikele''': | ||
+ | location<br> | ||
* '''[[Troj]]''': ''n. (troi)'' | * '''[[Troj]]''': ''n. (troi)'' | ||
Kingdom, city; located on [[Overview|Katavyan]] <br> | Kingdom, city; located on [[Overview|Katavyan]] <br> | ||
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Adjective: Trojan <br> | Adjective: Trojan <br> | ||
Currency: sathu <br> | Currency: sathu <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[trojan emperor moth|Trojan Emperor moth]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Trojan meandering thorn]]''': | ||
+ | phasmid <br> | ||
+ | * '''[[Trojan wasp]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
* '''[[Trulloc]]''': | * '''[[Trulloc]]''': | ||
humanoid race <br> | humanoid race <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Turdworm]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
==== U ==== | ==== U ==== | ||
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* '''[[Niccolo Venici|Venici, Niccolo]]''': | * '''[[Niccolo Venici|Venici, Niccolo]]''': | ||
Patriarch of the Venici sub-culture <br> | Patriarch of the Venici sub-culture <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Venin berries]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
+ | *'''[[Vile bloom]]''':<br> | ||
+ | flowering plant | ||
+ | *'''[[Void ant]]''': | ||
+ | insect <br> | ||
* '''[[Void minion]]''': | * '''[[Void minion]]''': | ||
undead creature <br> | undead creature <br> | ||
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==== W ==== | ==== W ==== | ||
- | * ''' | + | *'''[[Wartleaf]]''':<br> |
- | + | plant | |
- | * ''' | + | *'''[[Waxweed]]''':<br> |
- | + | plant | |
- | * ''' | + | *'''[[Whisperwood]]''':<br> |
- | + | plant | |
- | + | *'''[[Wildthorn]]''':<br> | |
+ | plant | ||
+ | *'''[[Wyrns breath]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
==== X ==== | ==== X ==== | ||
* '''Xatmus''': | * '''Xatmus''': | ||
[[lukoi]] celebration every 12 years of exchanging gifts, commemorating creation by a nature god (see Sylanim) <br> | [[lukoi]] celebration every 12 years of exchanging gifts, commemorating creation by a nature god (see Sylanim) <br> | ||
- | + | * '''[[Xenos walking stick]]''': | |
+ | phasmid insect <br> | ||
+ | *'''[[Xylocanth]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant | ||
==== Y ==== | ==== Y ==== | ||
- | + | *'''[[Yrizaria petals]]''':<br> | |
+ | flowering plant | ||
==== Z ==== | ==== Z ==== | ||
+ | *'''[[Zyanbane]]''':<br> | ||
+ | plant |
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A
- Aether:
The base force of magic, harnessed and focused by certain adventurers
- Aetherium:
a metallic ore
- Akanee Isles: n. (ah KAH nee)
island group between Katavyan and Ta’Raekhet continents.
- Aneskis: n. (ah NEH skees)
kestrel clans, typically familial units
arachnid
giant insect, akin to aphids
- Argentine Collegia and Science Museum:
Compilers of the Encyclopedia Etiquetta
- Argent Moon Collegia:
- Argentinian Oath:
oath taken by scribes of the Argentine Colleges
oily seed used in herbal curative
- Aryoch: n. (AHR ee ok)
Creator of all things, the Creator god that willed himself into being. Antithesis of H'Coyra.
- Askagard: n. (AHS kah gard)
Kingdom and city on Mitralon continent
Resident: an Askagardian
Adjective: Askardic
Currency: crown
- Askakedja Mountains: n. (Ahs kah KAYD yah)
Major mountain chain on the continent of Mitralon. Located on eastern side of Askagard.
insect
- Athene: n. (ahth AY nuh)
one of the three moons of Primordiax. Smallest, and closest. Appears to be the same size as the other two.
B
- Balancok: n. (BAL in kok)
an herb
- Belladine: n. (BEL ah deen)
a gem
- Bellamane: n. (BEL ah Mah nay)
Goddess of Passion, Lust, Art
herbal plant component
- Beydir: n. (bay DEER)
Human Sub-culture
insect
insect
insect
insect
Mitralon fish, extremely rare
- Blood spikes:
- Blorthoi the Great, King: n. (BLOHR thoi)
King, dwarvish, reputed to have sat upon a legendary gem-encrusted throne
insect
indigenous to Mitralon, rare
insect
flowering plant
plant
- Borgium:
a metallic ore
plant
plant
C
plant
insect
arachnid
- Catfolk: n.
feline humanoid race
plant
insect
plant
- Chemer: n. (kehm EHR)
city and kingdom (Chemerite) on the Ta’Raekhet continent, alternately “City of Ashes” or the “Well of Bones”
Resident: a Chemerite
Adjective: Chemerian
Currency: drocta
insect
mechanical creature
- Coinname:
leklek distinction
- Crown:
1. measurement of weight = 2 pounds
The reputed weight of King Rand the Unifier's crown.
10 diams = 1 crown.
2. Unit of Askardic currency. The Crown is a gold, octagonal shaped coin whose slightly raised border is decorated like the edge of a royal crown. The obverse of the coin bears a falcon with its wings stretched and talons extended.
- Cycle:
unit of measure: time. 12 years.
The length of the cycle of life as recognized by the Gods.
D
plant
- Darlen Jien, Lady:
a dryad noble, assassinated over lukoi tail-clipping prohibition
arachnid
arachnid
- Diam:
unit of weight measure; 1/5th of a pound, 1/10th of a rand
The weight of Queen Lexi's (wife of King Rand) engagement ring.
plant
insect
- Diaxwood:
conifer with waxy leaves, produces black wood
insect
- Drocta:
Unit of Chemerian currency. The Drocta is a heavy, round, silver coin adorned on its obverse face with a large desert scarab. The carapace of the scarab is plated to faintly refract light in a rainbow of hues. The coin has a thick, smooth edge.
arachnid
- Duin:
stegadonk handlers
arborial humanoid race
indigenous fish of Ta’Raekhet
indigenous reptile of Ta’Raekhet
subterranean humanoid race
E
- Ebonwood:
hardwood deciduous
insect
- Ek:
unit of measure: temperature
plant
herbal extract
winged insect
- Emerthyst:
gemstone
insect
- Encyclopedia Etiquetta:
collection of ten volumes detailing over 1000 years of leklek customs and etiquette practices
- Everwood:
hardwood conifer
- Evyrwoods:
Coniferous forest on Mitralon continent
- Evyrwood Lake:
lake on Mitralon continent
- Eyries:
Kestrel homes, generally high atop massive trees, or on sheer cliffs
F
Goddess of Nature, Renewal, Life, Death
- Faeyorite:
gemstone
- Fam-mar:
Salamae spots
flowering plant
Human Sub-culture
- Ferron:
naturally-occurring iron-carbon compound ore
plant
arthropod
winged creature
insect
G
mechanical creature
one of the three moons of Primordiax. Largest, yet farthest away. White with purple tinges, has a ragged red scar. All three moons appear to be the same size.
arachnid
rare indigenous Mitralon mammal
insect
arachnid
humanoid creature
insect
arachnid
plant
gigantic ant relative
- Gran:
approximately one mile (4,166.6 feet)
Traditional noble land grant was 1x1 of this unit.
5000 rand = 1 gran.
- Grrtz:
lukoi tribe, named for Lukoi historical leader Tertz Grrt. (All lukoi tribe names end in the letter Z.)
lukoi despot
H
arachnid
The Unmaker, Aryoch’s counterpart, a by-product of Aryoch willing himself into being
arachnid
- Heillsa Mountains:
Mitralon mountain range on the western side of Askagard
- Hihn:
highly advanced trulloc style of architecture, emphasizing complex geometric principles
insect
arachnid
insect
plant
- Holymna cicada: n. (sih KAY dah, hoh LIM nah)
winged insect
plant
I
plant
- Ironwood:
hardwood deciduous
J
plant
insect
insect
first leklek sailor; famous for his "Voyage to the Edge of the World"
K
southeastern continent. Primarily jungle. Kingdom of Troj is here, also where ancient Kingdom of Luxor was.
Kingdom: Troj
Resident: a Trojan
Adjective: Trojan
Currency: sathu
insect
- Keke:
1. A sound made during a bout of incontinence.
2. An itch in an annoyingly hard place to scratch.
3. The phonetic representation of dislodging a hairball.
4. "Key", to a stutterer.
5. Universally agreed to be the word most likely to be regarded as an infectious disease by indigenous Primordians of any quality.
catfolk prophet
plant seed
- Keres Pits:
terrain feature of Ta’Raekhet
humanoid avian race
- Krahtes:
author of “A Scholar's History”
- Krymian:
barbaric human culture
- Kryping:
kestrel cosmetic feather dyeing
- Kyar River:
Katavyan continent river
L
plant
short-stature humanoid race
wife of King Rand
plant
- Loekr Lake:
Mitralon lake
plant
race, also known as the lupkyn
- Lukoitown:
section in each town comprised of lukoi
race, also known as the Lukoi
insect
M
- Mae:
slang for Salamae
insect
plant
- Mai'grom:
Trulloc for “Mother Orb”, or Primordiax
- Mailek wood:
a hardwood
insect
insect
insect
rare Mitralon sea bird
- Minna:
authoress of "City of Ashes", a work dedicated to Chemer
insect
- Mithril:
metal
insect
insect
This is the largest and northernmost continent. The Kingdom of Askagard is here. Mitralon translates roughly to "the womb" or "motherland".
Kingdom: Askagard
Resident: an Askagardian
Adjective: Askardic
Currency: crown
aquatic plant
Human Sub-culture
arthropod
- Moondrop:
a flower
plant
- Mortajari:
kestrel family
plant
- Mother Orb:
trulloc term for Primordiax
- Mudin:
Beydir shaman and witch doctor, who passes on oral traditions
Goddess of the Moon
insect
- Mysmirine:
gem
N
- Nanane:
Ferami for ‘no name’. A warrior having lost all status.
insect
- Nemian Colony:
lost dryadic colony, reputed to still possess arcane dryadic powers
insect
plant
a type of pet that embodies the creation elements of the world
O
gelatinous creature
cephalopod, related to squids and octopuses
- Omenstone:
gem
gelatinous creature
the second moon of Primordiax, "The Blood Moon", medium-sized, and between the other two, making all three moons appear to be the same size
P
- Pass:
unit of measure: time. 1 year
The length of time from the shortest day to the shortest day with the passing of all seasons in between.
insect
- Payuut:
tropical storms of Katavyan
- P'chai Bahn:
talayan five-roomed building where 13-year-old males eat, sleep, and take classes together
insect
possibly the greatest leklek tinker to ever live
insect
insect
Primordiax’s chicken counterpart, flightless bird with pointy beak and three toes
"Mountain of Deadly Heights", the highest mountain peak in Primordiax, located on Katayvan.
- Praya River:
insect
the planet
- Primordium:
metal
insect
insect
Q
plant
fungus
R
creature
- Ragwood:
a hardwood used for building
- Rand:
measurement of length equal to 10 inches
Length of King Rand's Rod of Command.
10 thumbs = 1 rand.
1/5000th of a gran.
43 BU - 201 AR: most documented Primordian ruler
insect
herb
insect
winged grasshopper
plant
plant
insect
God of Trials, War
- Rexelite:
gemstone
plant
plant
insect
S
sprigged plant
- Sahblen Plate:
continental tectonic land mass
- Saht t'lon:
talayan slow, graceful meditative dance that tones muscles and develops strength, flexibility, and grace
race
creature
arachnid native of Ta’Raekhet
- Sathu:
unit of Trojan currency. The Sathu is a round, gold coin with a reeded edge. Its obverse face is decorated with an enormous stone temple rising out of the jungle.
- Savants' Table:
lukoi political body
humanoid race
- Sekems:
catfolk family
resembles the great spotted tigers of Mitralon with their pale blue eyes, shaggy white fur, and steel-gray spots
- Serith's blood:
- Shavin:
lukoi cosmetic fur-trimming practice
insect
- Sheevans:
catfolk fanatics
leklek-specific mount
insect
insect
insect
mechanical creature
- Spydar silk:
fabric
- Statue of Phinaou Boss:
one of the greatest masterpieces of the realm; built by lekleks
gigantic lizards with flat plates that line their backs
insect
arthropod
- Stratoraz:
gemstone
God of the Sun
insect
- Sylanim:
demi-god who brings gifts to lukoi during Xatmus
T
race (talayan)
southwestern continent, heavily desert and plains
Kingdom of Chemer is there. Ta'Reakhet translates roughly to "Land of Battle".
Kingdom: Chemer
Resident: a Chemerite
Adjective: Chemerian
Currency: drocta
phasmid
- Terik-moi:
extinct elven culture, rumored to have become the sea
- Terro Grul:
lukoi ruler of Chemer, patriarch of Terroz lukoi clan
- Terroz:
lukoi tribe. (All lukoi tribe names end in the letter Z.)
historical lukoi ruler of Chemer
- Thum:
measure of length, shorter than a rand ; approximately 1 inch
The length of King Rand's thumb. Useful for small measurements.
- Thurmogard:
dwarven nation
insect
insect
- Toll:
unit of measure: time. 1 hour
The length of time it took the King's Herald to relay a message to the captains at each city gate in the capital city of King Rand.
- Triad:
Universal unit of currency. The Triad is a round, reeded edge, platinum coin with a three faced pyramid engraved on its obverse face. Each face of the pyramid represents one of the three Kingdoms of the Alliance. The base of the pyramid represents the Aether, whose worship is shared by all.
- Trikele:
location
- Troj: n. (troi)
Kingdom, city; located on Katavyan
Resident: a Trojan
Adjective: Trojan
Currency: sathu
insect
phasmid
insect
humanoid race
insect
U
- Universal Gyrodynamics Academy:
Academy for advances in science and fizziks. Advanced studies in gyrodynamics offered here. Also where people go to advance the world's technology.
V
- Vedr Mons:
Mountain range near east coast of Mitralon
Human Sub-culture, named after its patriarch, Niccolo Venici
Patriarch of the Venici sub-culture
plant
flowering plant
insect
undead creature
- Vol:
minion of H’Croya
W
plant
plant
plant
plant
plant
X
- Xatmus:
lukoi celebration every 12 years of exchanging gifts, commemorating creation by a nature god (see Sylanim)
phasmid insect
plant
Y
flowering plant
Z
plant