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an ore <br>
an ore <br>
* '''Akanee Isles''': ''n. (ah KAH nee)''
* '''Akanee Isles''': ''n. (ah KAH nee)''
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island group between [[Overview|Katavyan]] and [[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]] continents. <br>
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island group between ‘‘‘[[Overview|Katavyan]]’’’ and ‘‘‘[[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]]’’’ continents. <br>
* '''Aneskis''': ''n. (ah NEH skees)''
* '''Aneskis''': ''n. (ah NEH skees)''
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[[kestrel]] clans <br>
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[[kestrel]]’’’ clans <br>
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* '''[[Apaxian spider]]''':
* '''[[Apaxian spider]]''':
arachnid <br>
arachnid <br>
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*'''[[giant aphod|Aphod, Giant]]''':
*'''[[giant aphod|Aphod, Giant]]''':
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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>
* '''[[Askagard]]''': ''n. (AHS kah gard)''
* '''[[Askagard]]''': ''n. (AHS kah gard)''
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Kingdom and city on [[Overview|Mitralon]] continent <br>
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Kingdom and city on ‘‘‘[[Overview|Mitralon]]’’’ continent <br>
Resident: an Askagardian <br>
Resident: an Askagardian <br>
Adjective: Askardic <br>
Adjective: Askardic <br>
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* '''Askakedja Mountains''': ''n. (Ahs kah KAYD yah)''
* '''Askakedja Mountains''': ''n. (Ahs kah KAYD yah)''
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Major mountain chain on the continent of [[Overview|Mitralon]]. Located on eastern side of [[Askagard]]. <br>
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Major mountain chain on the continent of ‘‘‘[[Overview|Mitralon]]. Located on eastern side of ‘‘‘[[Askagard]]. <br>
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*’’’[[Askakedjan moth]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Overview|Athene]]''': ''n. (ahth AY nuh)''
* '''[[Overview|Athene]]''': ''n. (ahth AY nuh)''
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one of the three moons of [[Overview|Primordiax]]. Smallest, and closest. Appears to be the same size as the other two. <br>
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one of the three moons of ‘‘‘[[Overview|Primordiax]]. Smallest, and closest. Appears to be the same size as the other two. <br>
==== B ====
==== B ====
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* '''[[Beydir]]''': ''n. (bay DEER)''
* '''[[Beydir]]''': ''n. (bay DEER)''
Human Sub-culture <br>
Human Sub-culture <br>
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*’’’[[Bellamane's needleworm]]’’’ <br>
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*’’’[[Blackbearded butterfly]]’’’ <br>
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*’’’[[Blizzard fly]]’’’ <br>
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*’’’[[Blood bee]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Blooddart fish]]''':
* '''[[Blooddart fish]]''':
[[Overview|Mitralon]], fish, extremely rare <br>
[[Overview|Mitralon]], fish, extremely rare <br>
* '''Blorthoi ''the Great'', King''': ''n. (BLOHR thoi)''
* '''Blorthoi ''the Great'', King''': ''n. (BLOHR thoi)''
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King, [[dwarf|dwarvish]] <br>
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King, ‘‘‘[[dwarf|dwarvish]]’’’ <br>
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*’’’[[Blorthoi's helm beetle]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Blue dragon]]''':
* '''[[Blue dragon]]''':
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indigenous to [[Overview|Mitralon]], rare <br>
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indigenous to ‘‘‘[[Overview|Mitralon]], rare <br>
*'''[[Blue ravenfly]]''':
*'''[[Blue ravenfly]]''':
insect
insect
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*'''Borgium''': n. (BOR gee um, or BOR jum)
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*'''Borgium''':
an ore <br>
an ore <br>
==== C ====
==== C ====
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*’’’[[Caltrop beetle]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Camel spider]]''':
* '''[[Camel spider]]''':
arachnid <br>
arachnid <br>
* '''[[Catfolk]]''': ''n.''
* '''[[Catfolk]]''': ''n.''
feline humanoid race <br>
feline humanoid race <br>
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*’’’[[Chandler ant]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Chemer]]''': ''n. (kehm EHR)''
* '''[[Chemer]]''': ''n. (kehm EHR)''
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city and kingdom (Chemerite) on the [[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]] continent, alternately “City of Ashes” or the “Well of Bones” <br>
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city and kingdom (Chemerite) on the ‘‘‘[[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]]’’’ continent, alternately “City of Ashes” or the “Well of Bones” <br>
Resident: a Chemerite <br>
Resident: a Chemerite <br>
Adjective: Chemerian <br>
Adjective: Chemerian <br>
Currency: drocta <br>
Currency: drocta <br>
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*’’’[[Chemerian butterfly]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Cogson]]''':
* '''[[Cogson]]''':
mechanical creature <br>
mechanical creature <br>
* '''Coinname''':
* '''Coinname''':
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[[leklek]] distinction <br>
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[[leklek]]’’’ distinction <br>
* '''Crown''':
* '''Crown''':
1. measurement of weight = 2 pounds <br>
1. measurement of weight = 2 pounds <br>
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The weight of [[King Rand the Unifier]]'s crown. <br>
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The weight of ‘‘‘[[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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==== D ====
==== D ====
* '''Darlen Jien, Lady''':
* '''Darlen Jien, Lady''':
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a [[dryad]] noble, assassinated over tail-clipping prohibition <br>
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a ‘‘‘[[dryad]]’’’ noble, assassinated over tail-clipping prohibition <br>
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*’’’[[Desert dune scorpion]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Desert dun spider]]''':
* '''[[Desert dun spider]]''':
arachnid <br>
arachnid <br>
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* '''Diam''': n. (DEE ahm)
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* '''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>
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* '''Diaxwood''': n. (DEE ax wud)
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*’’’[[Diax aphid]]’’’ <br>
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* '''Diaxwood''':
conifer with waxy leaves, produces black wood <br>
conifer with waxy leaves, produces black wood <br>
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* '''Drocta''': n. (DROHK tah)
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*’’’[[Diaxwood boreworm]]’’’ <br>
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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>
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* '''Drocta''':
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* '''Duin''': n. (du EEN)
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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>
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[[stegadonk]] handlers <br>
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*’’’[[Dryadslipper spider]]’’’ <br>
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* '''[[Dryad]]''': n. (DRI ad)
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* '''Duin''':
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[[stegadonk]]’’’ handlers <br>
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* '''[[Dryad]]''':
arborial humanoid race <br>
arborial humanoid race <br>
* '''[[Dryer fish]]''':
* '''[[Dryer fish]]''':
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native of [[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]] <br>
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native of ‘‘‘[[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Dune lizard]]''':
* '''[[Dune lizard]]''':
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indigenous reptile of [[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]] <br>
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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>
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*’’’[[Ebony butterfly]]’’’ <br>
*'''Ek''':
*'''Ek''':
unit of measure: temperature <br>
unit of measure: temperature <br>
* '''[[Emerald mayfly]]''':
* '''[[Emerald mayfly]]''':
winged insect <br>
winged insect <br>
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* '''Emerthyst''': n. (EM er thist)
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* '''Emerthyst''':
gemstone <br>
gemstone <br>
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*’’’[[Emerthyst dragonfly]]’’’ <br>
* '''Encyclopedia Etiquetta''':
* '''Encyclopedia Etiquetta''':
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collection of ten volumes detailing over 1000 years of [[leklek]] customs and etiquette practices <br>
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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''':
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Coniferous forest on [[Overview|Mitralon]] continent <br>
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Coniferous forest on ‘‘‘[[Overview|Mitralon]]’’’ continent <br>
* '''Evyrwood Lake''':
* '''Evyrwood Lake''':
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lake on [[Overview|Mitralon]] continent <br>
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lake on ‘‘‘[[Overview|Mitralon]]’’’ continent <br>
* '''Eyries''':
* '''Eyries''':
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[[Kestrel]] homes <br>
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[[Kestrel]]’’’ homes <br>
==== F ====
==== F ====
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gemstone <br>
gemstone <br>
* '''Fam-mar''':
* '''Fam-mar''':
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[[Salamae]] spots <br>
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[[Salamae]]’’’ spots <br>
* '''[[Ferami]]''':
* '''[[Ferami]]''':
Human Sub-culture <br>
Human Sub-culture <br>
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arthropod <br>
arthropod <br>
*'''[[Fraegon]]''':
*'''[[Fraegon]]''':
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*’’’[[Fuzzy honeybee]]
==== G ====
==== G ====
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mechanical creature <br>
mechanical creature <br>
* '''[[Overview|Gemane]]''':
* '''[[Overview|Gemane]]''':
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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>
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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>
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*’’’[[Gemane widow spider]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Giant Beaver]]''':
* '''[[Giant Beaver]]''':
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rare indigenous [[Overview|Mitralon]] mammal <br>
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rare indigenous ‘‘‘[[Overview|Mitralon]]’’’ mammal <br>
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*’’’[[Giant silverfish]]’’’ <br>
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*’’’[[Giant spider]]<br>
* '''[[Goblin]]''':
* '''[[Goblin]]''':
humanoid creature <br>
humanoid creature <br>
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insect <br>
insect <br>
* '''[[Golden pseudoscorpion]]''':
* '''[[Golden pseudoscorpion]]''':
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arachnid
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insect <br>
*'''[[Gorgant]]''':
*'''[[Gorgant]]''':
gigantic ant relative
gigantic ant relative
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5000 rand = 1 gran. <br>
5000 rand = 1 gran. <br>
* '''Grrtz''':
* '''Grrtz''':
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[[lukoi]] tribe, named for Lukoi historical leader Tertz Grrt. (All lukoi tribe names end in the letter Z.)<br>
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[[lukoi]]’’’ tribe, named for Lukoi historical leader Tertz Grrt. (All lukoi tribe names end in the letter Z.)<br>
* '''Grul Terro''':
* '''Grul Terro''':
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[[lukoi]] despot <br>
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[[lukoi]]’’’ despot <br>
==== H ====
==== H ====
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arachnid <br>
arachnid <br>
* '''[[Culture|H'Coyra]]''':
* '''[[Culture|H'Coyra]]''':
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The Unmaker, [[Aryoch|Aryoch’s]] counterpart, a by-product of Aryoch willing himself into being<br>
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The Unmaker, ‘‘‘[[Aryoch|Aryoch’s]]’’’ counterpart, a by-product of Aryoch willing himself into being<br>
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*’’’[[H'Coyra scorpion]]’’’ <br>
*'''Heillsa Mountains''':
*'''Heillsa Mountains''':
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[[Overview|Mitralon]] mountain range on the western side of [[Askagard]] <br>
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[[Overview|Mitralon]]’’’ mountain range on the western side of ‘‘‘[[Askagard]]’’’ <br>
* '''Hihn''':
* '''Hihn''':
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highly advanced [[trulloc]] style of architecture, emphasizing complex geometric principles <br>
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highly advanced ‘‘‘[[trulloc]]’’’ style of architecture, emphasizing complex geometric principles <br>
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*’’’[[Hihn thumworm]]’’’ <br>
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*’’’[[Hihnweb spider]]’’’ <br>
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*’’’[[Hihnwing butterfly]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Holymna cicada]]''': ''n. (sih KAY dah, hoh LIM nah)''
* '''[[Holymna cicada]]''': ''n. (sih KAY dah, hoh LIM nah)''
winged insect <br>
winged insect <br>
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==== J ====
==== J ====
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*’’’[[Jienbug]]’’’ <br>
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*’’’[[Jitamo pinkieworm]]’’’ <br>
* '''Jitamo Redhat''':
* '''Jitamo Redhat''':
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first [[leklek]] sailor; famous for his "Voyage to the Edge of the World"<br>
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first ‘‘‘[[leklek]]’’’ sailor; famous for his "Voyage to the Edge of the World"<br>
==== K ====
==== K ====
* '''[[Overview|Katayvan]]''':
* '''[[Overview|Katayvan]]''':
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southeastern continent. Primarily jungle. Kingdom of [[Troj]] is here, also where ancient Kingdom of Luxor was. <br>
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southeastern continent. Primarily jungle. Kingdom of ‘‘‘[[Troj]]’’’ is here, also where ancient Kingdom of Luxor was. <br>
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Kingdom: [[Troj]] <br>
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Kingdom: ‘‘‘[[Troj]]’’’ <br>
Resident: a Trojan <br>
Resident: a Trojan <br>
Adjective: Trojan <br>
Adjective: Trojan <br>
Currency: sathu <br>
Currency: sathu <br>
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*’’’[[Keke cricket]]’’’ <br>
* '''Kelai Proudfoot''':
* '''Kelai Proudfoot''':
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[[catfolk]] prophet <br>
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[[catfolk]]’’’ prophet <br>
* '''Keres Pits''':
* '''Keres Pits''':
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terrain feature of [[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]] <br>
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terrain feature of ‘‘‘[[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Kestrel]]''':
* '''[[Kestrel]]''':
humanoid avian race <br>
humanoid avian race <br>
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author of “A Scholar's History” <br>
author of “A Scholar's History” <br>
* '''Krymian''':
* '''Krymian''':
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barbaric [[human]] culture <br>
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barbaric ‘‘‘[[human]]’’’ culture <br>
* '''Kryping''':
* '''Kryping''':
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[[kestrel]] cosmetic feather dyeing <br>
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[[kestrel]]’’’ cosmetic feather dyeing <br>
* '''Kyar River''':
* '''Kyar River''':
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[[Overview|Katavyan]] continent river <br>
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[[Overview|Katavyan]]’’’ continent river <br>
==== L ====
==== L ====
* '''[[Leklek]]''':
* '''[[Leklek]]''':
short-stature humanoid race <br>
short-stature humanoid race <br>
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*'''[[Queen Lexi|Lexi, Queen]]''':
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*'''Lexi, Queen''':
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wife of [[King Rand the Unifier|King Rand]] <br>
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wife of ‘‘‘[[King Rand the Unifier|King Rand]]’’’ <br>
* '''Loekr Lake''':
* '''Loekr Lake''':
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[[Overview|Mitralon]] lake <br>
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[[Overview|Mitralon]]’’’ lake <br>
* '''[[Lukoi]]''':
* '''[[Lukoi]]''':
race, also known as the lupkyn <br>
race, also known as the lupkyn <br>
* '''Lukoitown''':
* '''Lukoitown''':
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section in each town comprised of [[lukoi]] <br>
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section in each town comprised of ‘‘‘[[lukoi]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Lukoi|Lupkin]]''':
* '''[[Lukoi|Lupkin]]''':
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race, also known as the [[Lukoi]] <br>
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race, also known as the ‘‘‘[[Lukoi]]’’’ <br>
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*’’’[[Lupkyn caterpillar]]’’’ <br>
==== M ====
==== M ====
* '''Mae''':
* '''Mae''':
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slang for [[Salamae]] <br>
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slang for ‘‘‘[[Salamae]]’’’ <br>
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*’’’[[Magenta taffeta moth]]’’’ <br>
* '''Mai'grom''':
* '''Mai'grom''':
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[[Trulloc]] for “Mother Orb”, or [[Overview|Primordiax]] <br>
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[[Trulloc]]’’’ for “Mother Orb”, or ‘‘‘[[Overview|Primordiax]]’’’ <br>
*'''Mailek wood''':
*'''Mailek wood''':
a hardwood <br>
a hardwood <br>
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*’’’[[Marblebore ant]]’’’ <br>
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*’’’[[Marshland grasshopper]]’’’ <br>
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*’’’[[Mauve nectarbee]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Mello penguin]]''':
* '''[[Mello penguin]]''':
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rare [[Overview|Mitralon]] sea bird <br>
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rare ‘‘‘[[Overview|Mitralon]]’’’ sea bird <br>
* '''Minna''':
* '''Minna''':
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authoress of "City of Ashes", a work dedicated to [[Chemer]] <br>
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authoress of "City of Ashes", a work dedicated to ‘‘‘[[Chemer]]’’’ <br>
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*’’’[[Mirrorback beetle]]’’’ <br>
* '''Mithril''':
* '''Mithril''':
metal <br>
metal <br>
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*’’’[[Mithril Faeyora butterfly]]’’’ <br>
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*’’’[[Mithril moth]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Overview|Mitralon]]''':
* '''[[Overview|Mitralon]]''':
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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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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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Kingdom: [[Askagard]] <br>
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Kingdom: ‘‘‘[[Askagard]]’’’ <br>
Resident: an Askagardian <br>
Resident: an Askagardian <br>
Adjective: Askardic <br>
Adjective: Askardic <br>
Currency: crown <br>
Currency: crown <br>
* '''[[Moiyan]]''':
* '''[[Moiyan]]''':
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[[Human]] Sub-culture <br>
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[[Human]]’’’ Sub-culture <br>
* '''[[Monstropede]]''':
* '''[[Monstropede]]''':
arthropod <br>
arthropod <br>
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a flower <br>
a flower <br>
* '''Mortajari''':
* '''Mortajari''':
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[[kestrel]] family <br>
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[[kestrel]]’’’ family <br>
* '''Mother Orb''':
* '''Mother Orb''':
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[[trulloc]] term for [[Overview|Primordiax]] <br>
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[[trulloc]]’’’ term for ‘‘‘[[Overview|Primordiax]]’’’ <br>
* '''Mudin''':
* '''Mudin''':
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[[Beydir]] shaman and witch doctor, who passes on oral traditions <br>
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[[Beydir]]’’’ shaman and witch doctor, who passes on oral traditions <br>
* '''[[Religion|Mysmirel]]''':
* '''[[Religion|Mysmirel]]''':
Goddess of the Moon <br>
Goddess of the Moon <br>
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*’’’[[Mysmirel moon beetle]]’’’ <br>
* '''Mysmirine''':
* '''Mysmirine''':
gem <br>
gem <br>
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==== N ====
==== N ====
* '''Nanane''':
* '''Nanane''':
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[[Ferami]] for ‘no name’. A warrior having lost all status. <br>
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[[Ferami]]’’’ for ‘no name’. A warrior having lost all status. <br>
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*’’’[[Nanane beetle]]’’’ <br>
* '''Nemian Colony''':
* '''Nemian Colony''':
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lost [[Dryad|dryadic]] colony, reputed to still possess arcane dryadic powers <br>
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lost ‘‘‘[[Dryad|dryadic]]’’’ colony, reputed to still possess arcane dryadic powers <br>
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*’’’[[Nemian dragonfly]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[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>
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gelatinous creature <br>
gelatinous creature <br>
* '''[[Overview|Ortias]]''':
* '''[[Overview|Ortias]]''':
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the second moon of [[Overview|Primordiax]], "The Blood Moon", medium-sized, and between the other two, making all three moons appear to be the same size <br>
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the second moon of ‘‘‘[[Overview|Primordiax]], "The Blood Moon", medium-sized, and between the other two, making all three moons appear to be the same size <br>
==== P ====
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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>
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*’’’[[Paper wasp]]’’’ <br>
* '''Payuut''':
* '''Payuut''':
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tropical storms of [[Overview|Katavyan]] <br>
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tropical storms of ‘‘‘[[Overview|Katavyan]]’’’ <br>
* '''P'chai Bahn''':
* '''P'chai Bahn''':
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[[Talayi|talayan]] five-roomed building where 13-year-old males eat, sleep, and take classes together <br>
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[[Talayi|talayan]]’’’ five-roomed building where 13-year-old males eat, sleep, and take classes together <br>
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*’’’[[Peanut beetle]]’’’ <br>
* '''Phinaou Boss''':
* '''Phinaou Boss''':
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possibly the greatest [[leklek]] tinker to ever live <br>
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possibly the greatest ‘‘‘[[leklek]]’’’ tinker to ever live <br>
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*’’’[[Phinaou bug]]’’’ <br>
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*’’’[[Pleated redworm]]’’’ <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''':
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"Mountain of Deadly Heights", the highest mountain peak in [[Overview|Primordiax]], located on [[Overview|Katayvan]]. <br>
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"Mountain of Deadly Heights", the highest mountain peak in ‘‘‘[[Overview|Primordiax]], located on ‘‘‘[[Overview|Katayvan]]. <br>
*'''Praya River''':
*'''Praya River''':
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[[Overview|Katavyan]] river east of [[Troj]] <br>
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[[Overview|Katavyan]]’’’ river east of ‘‘‘[[Troj]]’’’ <br>
 +
*’’’[[Praying mantis]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Overview|Primordiax]]''':
* '''[[Overview|Primordiax]]''':
the planet <br>
the planet <br>
* '''Primordium''':
* '''Primordium''':
metal <br>
metal <br>
 +
*’’’[[Primordium beetle]]’’’ <br>
 +
*’’’[[Pyramidal hihn fly]]’’’ <br>
==== Q ====
==== Q ====
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* '''[[King Rand the Unifier|Rand the Unifier, King]]''':
* '''[[King Rand the Unifier|Rand the Unifier, King]]''':
<br>
<br>
 +
*’’’[[Randshand caterpillar]]’’’ <br>
* '''Randsroot''':
* '''Randsroot''':
herb <br>
herb <br>
 +
*’’’[[Ranger ant]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Rashash locust]]''':
* '''[[Rashash locust]]''':
winged grasshopper <br>
winged grasshopper <br>
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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>
+
[[Talayi|talayan]]’’’ slow, graceful meditative dance that tones muscles and develops strength, flexibility, and grace <br>
* '''[[Salamae]]''':
* '''[[Salamae]]''':
race <br>
race <br>
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creature <br>
creature <br>
* '''[[Sand spider]]''':
* '''[[Sand spider]]''':
-
arachnid native of [[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]] <br>
+
arachnid native of ‘‘‘[[Overview|Ta’Raekhet]]’’’ <br>
* '''Sathu''':
* '''Sathu''':
-
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>
+
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>
* '''[[Scorpien]]''':
* '''[[Scorpien]]''':
humanoid race <br>
humanoid race <br>
* '''Sekems''':
* '''Sekems''':
-
[[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>
* '''Shavin''':
* '''Shavin''':
-
[[lukoi]] cosmetic fur-trimming practice <br>
+
[[lukoi]]’’’ cosmetic fur-trimming practice <br>
 +
*’’’[[Shavined grrtydid]]’’’ <br>
* '''Sheevans''':
* '''Sheevans''':
-
[[catfolk]] fanatics <br>
+
[[catfolk]]’’’ fanatics <br>
* '''[[Slemor]]''':
* '''[[Slemor]]''':
[[leklek]]-specific mount <br>
[[leklek]]-specific mount <br>
 +
*’’’[[Slemortongue caterpillar]]’’’ <br>
 +
*’’’[[Spotted necrofly]]’’’ <br>
 +
*’’’[[Spotted Stratos butterfly]]’’’ <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]]s <br>
+
one of the greatest masterpieces of the realm; built by ‘‘‘[[leklek]]s <br>
* '''[[Stegadonk]]''':
* '''[[Stegadonk]]''':
gigantic lizards with flat plates that line their backs <br>
gigantic lizards with flat plates that line their backs <br>
 +
*’’’[[Stenchbug]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Stinging fire centipede]]''': ''n.''
* '''[[Stinging fire centipede]]''': ''n.''
arthropod <br>
arthropod <br>
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insect
insect
* '''Sylanim''':
* '''Sylanim''':
-
demi-god who brings gifts to [[lukoi]] during Xatmus <br>
+
demi-god who brings gifts to ‘‘‘[[lukoi]]’’’ during Xatmus <br>
==== T ====
==== T ====
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* '''[[Overview|Ta'Raekhet]]''':
* '''[[Overview|Ta'Raekhet]]''':
southwestern continent, heavily desert and plains <br>
southwestern continent, heavily desert and plains <br>
-
Kingdom of [[Chemer]] is there. Ta'Reakhet translates roughly to "Land of Battle". <br>
+
Kingdom of ‘‘‘[[Chemer]]’’’ is there. Ta'Reakhet translates roughly to "Land of Battle". <br>
-
Kingdom: [[Chemer]] <br>
+
Kingdom: ‘‘‘[[Chemer]]’’’ <br>
Resident: a Chemerite <br>
Resident: a Chemerite <br>
Adjective: Chemerian <br>
Adjective: Chemerian <br>
Currency: drocta <br>
Currency: drocta <br>
 +
*’’’[[Ta'Reakhet walking cactus]]’’’ <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>
*'''Terro Grul''':
*'''Terro Grul''':
-
[[lukoi]] ruler of [[Chemer]], patriarch of Terroz lukoi clan
+
[[lukoi]]’’’ ruler of ‘‘‘[[Chemer]], patriarch of Terroz lukoi clan
* '''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''':
measure of length, shorter than a rand ; approximately 1 inch <br>
measure of length, shorter than a rand ; approximately 1 inch <br>
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''':
-
[[dwarf|dwarven]] nation <br>
+
[[dwarf|dwarven]]’’’ nation <br>
 +
*’’’[[Tinkerbug]]’’’ <br>
 +
*’’’[[Tinman caterpillar]]’’’ <br>
*'''Toll''':
*'''Toll''':
unit of measure: time. 1 hour<br>
unit of measure: time. 1 hour<br>
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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>
* '''[[Troj]]''': ''n. (troi)''
* '''[[Troj]]''': ''n. (troi)''
-
Kingdom, city; located on [[Overview|Katavyan]] <br>
+
Kingdom, city; located on ‘‘‘[[Overview|Katavyan]]’’’ <br>
Resident: a Trojan <br>
Resident: a Trojan <br>
Adjective: Trojan <br>
Adjective: Trojan <br>
Currency: sathu <br>
Currency: sathu <br>
 +
*’’’[[Trojan Emperor moth]]’’’ <br>
 +
*’’’[[Trojan meandering thorn]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Trojan wasp]]''':
* '''[[Trojan wasp]]''':
insect <br>
insect <br>
* '''[[Trulloc]]''':
* '''[[Trulloc]]''':
humanoid race <br>
humanoid race <br>
 +
*’’’[[Turdworm]]’’’ <br>
==== U ====
==== U ====
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==== V ====
==== V ====
*'''Vedr Mons''':
*'''Vedr Mons''':
-
Mountain range near east coast of [[Overview|Mitralon]] <br>
+
Mountain range near east coast of ‘‘‘[[Overview|Mitralon]]’’’ <br>
* '''[[Venici]]''':
* '''[[Venici]]''':
Human Sub-culture, named after its patriarch, Niccolo Venici <br>
Human Sub-culture, named after its patriarch, Niccolo Venici <br>
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==== 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]]''':
* '''[[Xenos walking stick]]''':
-
cichlid insect <br>
+
psiclyd insect <br>
==== Y ====
==== Y ====
==== Z ====
==== Z ====

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A

  • Aether:
  • Aetherium:

an ore

  • Akanee Isles: n. (ah KAH nee)

island group between ‘‘‘Katavyan’’’ and ‘‘‘Ta’Raekhet’’’ continents.

  • Aneskis: n. (ah NEH skees)

kestrel’’’ clans

arachnid

  • Argentine Collegia and Science Museum:

Compilers of the Encyclopedia Etiquetta

  • Argent Moon Collegia:
  • Argentinian Oath:

oath taken by scribes

Creator of all things, the Creator god that willed himself into being. Antithesis of H'Coyra.

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.

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

Goddess of Passion

Human Sub-culture

Mitralon, fish, extremely rare

  • Blorthoi the Great, King: n. (BLOHR thoi)

King, ‘‘‘dwarvish’’’

indigenous to ‘‘‘Mitralon, rare

insect

  • Borgium:

an ore

C

arachnid

feline humanoid race

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

mechanical creature

  • Coinname:

leklek’’’ distinction

  • Crown:

1. measurement of weight = 2 pounds
The 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

  • Darlen Jien, Lady:

a ‘‘‘dryad’’’ noble, assassinated over tail-clipping prohibition

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.

conifer with waxy leaves, produces black wood

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.

stegadonk’’’ handlers

arborial humanoid race

native of ‘‘‘Ta’Raekhet’’’

indigenous reptile of ‘‘‘Ta’Raekhet’’’

subterranean humanoid race

E

  • Ebonwood:

hardwood deciduous

unit of measure: temperature

winged insect

  • Emerthyst:

gemstone

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

F

Goddess of Renewal

  • Faeyorite:

gemstone

  • Fam-mar:

Salamae’’’ spots

Human Sub-culture

  • Ferron:

naturally-occurring iron-carbon compound ore

arthropod

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.

rare indigenous ‘‘‘Mitralon’’’ mammal

humanoid creature

insect

insect

gigantic ant relative

  • Gran:

approximately one mile
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.)

  • Grul Terro:

lukoi’’’ despot

H

arachnid

The Unmaker, ‘‘‘Aryoch’s’’’ counterpart, a by-product of Aryoch willing himself into being

Mitralon’’’ mountain range on the western side of ‘‘‘Askagard’’’

  • Hihn:

highly advanced ‘‘‘trulloc’’’ style of architecture, emphasizing complex geometric principles

winged insect

I

  • Ironwood:

hardwood deciduous

J

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

catfolk’’’ prophet

  • 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

short-stature humanoid race

  • Lexi, Queen:

wife of ‘‘‘King Rand’’’

  • Loekr Lake:

Mitralon’’’ lake

race, also known as the lupkyn

  • Lukoitown:

section in each town comprised of ‘‘‘lukoi’’’

race, also known as the ‘‘‘Lukoi’’’

M

  • Mae:

slang for ‘‘‘Salamae’’’

Trulloc’’’ for “Mother Orb”, or ‘‘‘Primordiax’’’

  • Mailek wood:

a hardwood

rare ‘‘‘Mitralon’’’ sea bird

  • Minna:

authoress of "City of Ashes", a work dedicated to ‘‘‘Chemer’’’

metal

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

Human’’’ Sub-culture

arthropod

  • Moondrop:

a flower

  • Mortajari:

kestrel’’’ family

  • Mother Orb:

trulloc’’’ term for ‘‘‘Primordiax’’’

  • Mudin:

Beydir’’’ shaman and witch doctor, who passes on oral traditions

Goddess of the Moon

gem

N

  • Nanane:

Ferami’’’ for ‘no name’. A warrior having lost all status.

lost ‘‘‘dryadic’’’ colony, reputed to still possess arcane dryadic powers

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.

tropical storms of ‘‘‘Katavyan’’’

  • P'chai Bahn:

talayan’’’ five-roomed building where 13-year-old males eat, sleep, and take classes together

possibly the greatest ‘‘‘leklek’’’ tinker to ever live

Primordiax’s chicken counterpart, flightless bird with pointy beak and three toes

  • Pokow Soong:

"Mountain of Deadly Heights", the highest mountain peak in ‘‘‘Primordiax, located on ‘‘‘Katayvan.

  • Praya River:

Katavyan’’’ river east of ‘‘‘Troj’’’

the planet

  • Primordium:

metal

Q

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.


herb

winged grasshopper

insect

God of Trials

insect

S

  • 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

  • Shavin:

lukoi’’’ cosmetic fur-trimming practice

catfolk’’’ fanatics

leklek-specific mount

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

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

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.)

  • Tertz Grrt:

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

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.

Kingdom, city; located on ‘‘‘Katavyan’’’
Resident: a Trojan
Adjective: Trojan
Currency: sathu

insect

humanoid race

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

insect

undead creature

  • Vol:

minion of H’Croya

W

X

  • Xatmus:

lukoi’’’ celebration every 12 years of exchanging gifts, commemorating creation by a nature god (see Sylanim)

psiclyd insect

Y

Z

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