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DEITIES
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Eino | a demigod serving Magra that takes the form of a small Aurinkolainen child and rules over the domain of Caprice |
| Esetia | a goddess of Varisõõr who presides over the domain of Hidden Knowledge, including the positive aspect of Privacy and the negative aspect of Withholding |
| Itzalgorri | the name given to the personified concept representing the primordial force of shadow |
| Magra | a goddess of Taevasõõr who presides over the domain of Interdependency, including the positive aspect of Union and the negative aspect of Dependency |
| Míngljós | the name given to the personified concept representing the primordial force of light |
| Murvahti | a god of Varisõõr who commands the domain of Struggle, including the negative aspect of Discord and the positive aspect of Challenge |
| Rhadan | a god of Taevasõõr who presides over the domain of Balance, including the positive aspect of Impartiality and the negative aspect of Stagnation |
| Telio | a demigod serving Astkalthen that takes the form of an Aurinkolainen man and rules over the domain of Ecstasis |
| Tuomo | a god of Taevasõõr who commands the domain of Formation, including the negative aspect of Control and the positive aspect of Creation |
| Umbrek | a god of Varisõõr commanding the domain of Cathexis, including the negative aspect of Ruin and the positive aspect of Ardor |
PROPER NOUNS
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Aeliaztabaze | first in command of Umbrek’s Karratidnemadnoh, of which only one exists |
| Aitzargi | one of the religious capitals of the Keluvekarrak on Vezrala, where the primary temple to Tuomo resides |
| Anhres | an area located in northeastern Hedawáre which is considered a political nation belonging to the Eiðfēng |
| Araksue | the language spoken in Varisõõr |
| Argerrukia | a moderately-sized town on Vezrala located in the northernmost portion of the island |
| Argihiltzaile | a mythical weapon connected to Tuomo which is believed to have the power to banish skiávèn back to Varisõõr |
| Arimaharria | a large, porous stone seeming to be made of black scoria with some larger holes bearing blood-red crystals that pulsate with light in a way akin to breathing |
| Aritxelugi | the capital city of the Keluvekarrak on Vezrala |
| Ärkamisaeg | lit. “awakening”; the third recognized time period, characterized by various different cultures becoming aware of each other on an international scale and beginning to interact |
| Arnasgorri | a shield volcano serving as the primary and largest volcano on Vezrala |
| Aurinkolainen (s) | the elves of Halia who have blue-toned skin, white or light red hair, and red, blue, or green eyes |
| House Berdurt | a political faction of the Keluvekarrak, specializing in the healing arts of Ilmu Berkat |
| Dréxlīn | a person in Eiðfēng culture who can turn into a dragon, considered the rarest form of animal shifting and of which it is believed there is only one of at a time |
| Duuema (s/pl) | elves belonging to a now-extinct civilization which prioritized technological advancement and machinery |
| Eiðfēng (s/pl) | bipedal shapeshifters who can take the form of both plants and animals and whose primary settlements are located in Anhres |
| Erremotzala | the name attributed to the original homeland of the Keluvekarrak in the modern times |
| Femdufangaf | a dull dagger of Duuema make, featuring a grip of brass-alloy and an opaline paiksar blade |
| Garbakurlur | the original name of the Keluvekarrak homeland, located to the east of Vezrala and considered destroyed |
| House Gorrialdun | a political faction of the Keluvekarrak, specializing in the natural arts of Vanavidyā |
| Halia | a continent representing 11.7% of the total land space of the known world which is considered a political nation belonging to the Aurinkolaiset |
| Haltijaväki | a method of performing magic where the user indirectly interacts with the adave within their body to produce controlled and predictable results |
| Ilargi-Uretako Soka | lit. “cord from the waters of the moon”; a rope enchanted by the goddess Magra used to restrain skiávèn |
| Ilmara | the realm of mortals, located between Taevasõõr and Varisõõr |
| Kahevereline (s) | a person of mixed elven heritage |
| Kaixo Txakurra | a small city on Vezrala in the northernmost portion of the island |
| Kalangitán | the elves of Laona who have maroon or wine toned skin, yellow or golden eyes, black or maroon hair, and who prioritize mercantile skills |
| Karratidnemadnoh (pl) | Umbrek’s skiávèn forces, made from the magic of his realm, Suibarri |
| Keluvekar (s) Keluvekarrak (pl) | the elves of Vezrala who have grey-toned skin, white, black, or red hair, and red, yellow, orange, blue, or purple eyes that glow in the dark |
| Kendradesh | an area located in northern Hedawáre which is considered a political nation belonging to the Ruhjani |
| Kooskõlaaeg | lit. “age of harmony”; the sixth recognized time period, characterized by a newfound peace after the resolution of many conflicts from the previous time period |
| House Lurraldean | a political faction of the Keluvekarrak, specializing in the transformative arts of Mäḥwäl |
| Mandataria (s) Mandatariak (pl) | the national military force of the Keluvekarrak on Vezrala, which serves the three primary gods of the Keluvekarrak religion and consists of multiple branches |
| Mjrekranj | a hammer of Duuema make resembling a dead-blow hammer, made from brass-alloy and having shock absorbers built in |
| Mor’agi (s) | the bipedal people of Betkham who have large, muscular, furred bodies, brown or reddish-brown hair, bovine shaped heads, and large horns that can be curved or curled |
| Oinarri-magia | a magical discipline within the practice of Haltijaväki that enables a user to manipulate natural elements |
| Orientasuna | one of the religious capitals of the Keluvekarrak on Vezrala, where the primary temple to Magra resides |
| Renálū | the bipedal vulpine people of Rimbasagara who have digitigrade legs, tails, and bodies covered in fur |
| Ruhjani | the elves of Kendradesh who have light to dark brown skin, blonde or brunette hair, and blue or brown eyes |
| Säraveema | an honorary nation located in central Hedawáre made almost entirely of barren desert and known to be the homeland of the Veerahvas |
| Savalinto | ??? |
| Sugari (s) Sugariak (pl) | the gemstone-based currency used by the Keluvekarrak on Vezrala |
| Suibarri | Umbrek’s realm in Varisõõr |
| Suur Kuu | the larger moon circling Zyrkthraan which has a ten-day cycle from full moon to full moon |
| Taevasand (s) Taevasandad (pl) | the gods residing in Taevasõõr, each presiding over their own personal realm |
| Taevasõõr | lit. “ring of light”; the realm considered “above” Ilmara, which is ruled by Nalieth and is home to the taevasandad and the souls of mortals who promised their souls to their chosen taevasand in life |
| Theran-Fevuunj | a machine designed by the Duuema, possibly to serve as a method of transportation to Taevasõõr |
| Tülavarjud | assassins in service to Murvhati who, while being completely disconnected from one another, share the common goal of causing conflict and strife through strategic assassinations |
| Urrezko Aurrelaria (s) Urrezko Aurrelariak (pl) | a military force of the Keluvekarrak on Vezrala, which serves Tuomo as the guardians of his temple in Aitzargi and as elite soldiers representing the “best of the best” |
| Vaike Kuu | the smaller moon circling Zyrkthraan which has a six-day cycle from full moon to full moon |
| Varisand (s) Varisandad (pl) | the gods who reside in Varisõõr, each one lording over their own personal realm |
| Varisõõr | lit. “ring of shadow”; the realm considered “below” Ilmara, which is ruled by Kala-o and is home to the varisandad, their respective skiávèn, and the souls of mortals who promised their souls to their chosen varisand in life |
| Varisõõrlane (s) Varisõõrlased (pl) | refers to skiávèn of all types within Varisõõr |
| Veerahvalane (s) | the native peoples of Säraveema who have bodies covered with horny overlapping scales, small heads with elongated snouts, long sticky tongues, and thick, tapering tails, who, while seeming to be indestructible, have gentle dispositions and practice pacifism |
| Veioz | a small island off the southwestern coast of Vezrala owned by Diro Fioz and being home to his tower-house |
| Verstadn Zastjma | a helmet of Duuema make, structured in a geometric fashion and having a visor and a glowing, blue-green crystal embedded in the forehead |
| Vezrala | a continent representing 11.1% of the total land space of the known world which is considered a political nation belonging to the Keluvekarrak |
| Volukar | the language of the Keluvekarrak |
| Vouudakfel | the capital of the now-extinct Duuema civilization in Vezrala, located within the primary volcano, Arnasgorri |
| Zaharargi | a small village located in the northern portion of Vezrala |
| House Zilarraziar | a political faction of the Keluvekarrak, specializing in the primal arts of Oinarri-magia |
| Zilarzaindariak | a military force of the Keluvekarrak on Vezrala, which serves Magra as the guardians of her temple in Orientasuna and as her personal guard, and is typically led by her champion |
| Zorotasunaren Uhartea | a large island off the southwestern coast of Vezrala, home to an expansive pseudo-city where Keluvekarrak send their mad relatives to isolate them from the non-corrupted populace |
| Zuzendarri | one of the religious capitals of the Keluvekarrak on Vezrala, where the primary temple to Rhadan resides |
TERMS
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| adave | pure magic that glows blue and is the basis for magical ability in mortals, where an individual possesses higher magical potential when more adave is present in their blood |
| atunarekin piperrada | pepper stew with tuna |
| ergel zaharrak (pl) | old fools |
| estinara (s) | a vining plant having thick, brown tendrils and large, sharp-pointed thorns that is harvested for use as whips and restraints |
| ezoletxu (s) | a small terrestrial bird brought to Vezrala by the Keluvekarrak from the old land, known for its foul temperament and aggressive nature, kept as livestock for both eggs and meat |
| ezoletxu itzalek modura | ezoletxu in the Itzalek style |
| gorvatraz (s) | a giant, rainforest-dwelling quadruped carnivore with hoof-like fingers, a hairy mane, and both horns and tusks that is said to “eat anything it can catch” |
| hõbejuur | a root used in herbal teas and alchemy for its medicinal qualities that subdue elements of psychosis |
| hortz-loreak | a venomous creature that takes the appearance of a beautiful flower, creates a scent that attracts other animals, and uses the part of its body that looks like a flower to clamp down on lured creatures |
| ilun (s) ilunak (pl) | slang for ilunkarle/ilunkarleak |
| ilunkarle (s) ilunkarleak (pl) | a mortal whose body is host to a skiávèn, specifically a skiávèn belonging to Umbrek, since birth |
| iratzezuhaitz | plants native to Garbakurlur that appear as trees despite being multiple fern-like plants wound together to create that shape |
| izarrak | a premium whisky described as having “taevasõõrilik smoothness” |
| jauna | sir/madam |
| kaelragari neraidnemadnoh | the footmen of Umbrek’s skiávèn forces who serve the kairatniga neraiksarras and perform the grunt work |
| igazurub neranemadnoh (s) kaigazurub neranemadnoh (pl) | second in command of Umbrek’s Karratidnemadnoh who serve Aeliaztabaze and are few in number |
| kainelikkus | the capability to be kind, benevolent, and compassionate, traits attributed to mortals and which are lacked by Varisõõrlased such as skiávèn |
| kainem (s/pl) | a sapient being possessing kainelikkus; a mortal person |
| kaka zaharrak (pl) | pieces of shit |
| laurogeita hamasei graduko purua | lit. “96 degree pure”; nearly-pure alcohol that is used to create cocktails and other mixtures given its high potency |
| lore ale | a floral and fragrant beer that is thought to be able to attract bees and butterflies |
| luma beltz | an extremely expensive, rich, dark wine that is only sold in small quantities and which is typically ordered as a calling card for government operatives |
| luuar (s) | a moderately-sized semi-reptilian mammal with blue skin, fur at the extremities, small tusks, and large, wavy horns, primarily used as pack animals and dairy livestock |
| luumin (s) | a class of fish characterized by bright colors and downturned mouths filled with razor-sharp teeth, which dwell primarily in bodies of salt water |
| mierztxu (s) | a bipedal scavenger having disproportionally long limbs, large hands and feet, and a hairy body, which vomits on or toward anything it deems a threat |
| piperrada | a vegetable stew or sauce made from bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and garlic |
| sagarra (s) | the usually round, blue-and-purple striped, edible fruit of a small tree |
| sagukatxo (s) sagukatxoak (pl) | a hairless, rainforest dwelling arboreal primate possessing a prehensile tail and subsisting on an omnivorous diet of fruits and insects |
| skiávèn (s/pl) | the layman’s term for varisõõrilik constructs created by varisandad, popularized in Ärkamisaeg by Eiðfēng traders |
| sorgintxiki | a clear cocktail made with lime, sugar, white rum, and club soda, typically drank in hot months for its refreshing properties |
| suharurde (s) | a large swine with a thick, semi-scaly hide, sparse hair, tusks, and an aggressive personality that is raised as livestock for their spicy meat |
| suibarriko | adjectival form of Suibarri; of or from Suibarri |
| taevasõõrilik | common adjectival form of Taevasõõr |
| tukivi | solid black metal found only in Vezrala, said to be created from the energies of Arimaharria, that is impossible to damage and requires extreme heat, such as volcanic lava, to smelt |
| vadazl (s) | medium-sized canines with thin bodies and long legs, typically kept as hunting animals due to their high energy and prey drive |
| vanavidya | a magical discipline within the practice of Haltijaväki that enables a user to manipulate plants |
| varisõõrilik | common adjectival form of Varisõõr |
| zakarra (s) zakarrak (pl) | asshole, bastard |
| zitrasa | a citrus fruit bearing a wrinkled green rind and pale pink inner fruit and having a mellow, slightly sweet taste |
PHRASES
*Note: Phrases are in the order they appear in the book, not alphabetical*
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Hiru ahoko lantza… | Three mouthed spear… |
| Umbreken pika. | Umbrek’s Pike. |
| Hyvä on, hirviö. | Very well, monster. |
| Soveliasta on, että palaat tappiollesi kukistumisen näyttämölle tuhotakseni sinut uudelleen. | It is fitting that you return to the stage of your defeat so that I may destroy you again. |
| Seis! | Halt! |
| Tuomon käskystä lopeta juoksusi ja alistu puhdistukseen! | By Tuomo’s command, end your running and submit to purification! |
| Miksi? | Why? |
| Hävitän sen! | I shall annihilate it! |
| Oletko tuonut liittolaiseksesi Kirotun? | Have you brought a Cursed One as your ally? |
| Tyhmiä liekki-lapsukaisia! | Foolish flame-children! |
| Ad iluzti… areztaksa ug… | He has returned… to free us… |
| Hän puhui taaksepäin… | He spoke backwards… |
| Aiana erug ad iluzti… areztibrag arrul… eksa kiterrogiz neratia ereb! | Free from our father’s punishment… our brother has returned… to cleanse the land! |
| Lakkaa! | Cease! |
| Lähetän sinut myös takaisin Suibarran! | I will also send you back to Suibarri! |
| Olet siis myös Kirottu? | So, you too are Cursed? |
| Älä ole, vaan pelkästään kuolleeton! | No, only an unliving one! |
| Järven kirous antaa sinulle valheellista elämää, olento! | The curse of the lake grants you false life, creature! |
| Olet peloton pelinappula ilman omaa mieltä! | You are a soulless pawn without a mind of your own! |
| Irrote igno arexte orirreb! | Welcome home again! |
| Oj etra areta akak. | (She should) beat the shit out of you. |
| Suntsipenak betikotu egiten gaitu. | Destruction makes us eternal.; the first part to Umbrek’s mantra, used as the call |
| Bere suan betikotu egiten gara. | We are eternalized in his fire.; the second part to Umbrek’s mantra, used as the response |
| Irragakzan irragaraki. | Utterly disgusting. |
| Uzaze lih. | Kill them. |
| Uzaze utabaze. | Erase them. |
| Tutid okutabaze kaluha. | I will erase the weak. |
| Tud atiztnaj nagerin aeretob ereb! | I have his power worn on me! |
| Tud neztniga aeretob ereb! | I command with his power! |
| Zian ansert neraetadnorob ereb in. | I am the vehicle of his will. |
| Zetiaz utabaze. | Erase yourself. |
| Tud neztareta aztohib ne-Rõõsaveat! | I tear the heart from Taevasõõr! |
| Tetzutiaz okutabaze ieuz. | I will erase you. |
| Okariteb. | Permanently. |