| Aein -- A diminutive demon who appears as a small,
winged human. Often used as messengers or spies. Tome of
Shadows, Aein. |
| Alaya Tol -- A demonic race known for collecting
slaves. Tome of Shadows, Alaya Tol. |
| Aler -- A dog breed named for its black and tan
coloration. Mid-sized dogs used as pets and guards. |
| Almethe -- A variety of demonkin known for their
hedonistic tendencies. Tome of Shadows, Almethe. |
| Antara -- The former seat of power of the New
World. A legendary city where magic reigned, it was abandoned by its
residents a year before the founding of Aranor. Cities and
Provinces, Antara. |
| Antiques -- An object is called an antique if it
belonged to a famous person. Most such objects are old, but the term
can be applied even to new items. |
| Anything Pie-- A Masallan food consisting of a thin,
bread base topped with various sauces, cheeses, meats, vegetables, fish,
etc.
|
Aranor – The capital city of the Old World, seat of reign for Queen Lillian. Tome of Provinces, Old World.
|
| Arrow Worm -- A small, mysterious aquatic creature,
shaped like a squat arrow. The subject of much magical research,
because of its remarkable regenerative abilities.
|
| Aryn of Maidenslock -- A legendary warrior who
brought magic back into the world at a time when it was fading.
Novels, The Shamans' Reign. |
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| Ballistae -- Large mechanical weapon used on castles
battlements and ships. Much like a huge crossbow. Tome of
War and Weapons.
|
| Bard -- Professional storytellers and players of
music. Also known as Minstrels. Tome of Professions, Bard. |
| Bone Collector -- A mysterious creature that lives on
the isle of Lotarn in Masalla. Treatises, Adventuring, The Bone
Collectors. |
| Borderguard -- Warriors in Rilhaven who are in charge
of patrolling the northern lands that stretch up toward Maelmuire.
Known as ferocious fighters and skilled woodsmen who sometimes consider
themselves outside the law.
|
| Braea -- A town on the Masallan isle of Solara,
famous for its seal's milk. Cities and Provinces, The Ethnicities
of Masalla. |
|
Broadsword – A heavier one-handed sword. Tome of War and Weapons. |
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| Carador -- Means "the world" in Old Masallan. The Caradorian word for the entire world.
|
Caradorian -- The language of Carador, or a word referencing anything of
the realm of Carador.
|
| Caravel -- The smallest class of sailing ship capable
of crossing the seas. Travel Tome, Travel by Ship |
Casara -- A huge holding and city north of Faol. Tome of Lands and Provinces, New
World.
|
Chimera -- A deep-woods monster of fae origin. Tome of
Shadows.
|
Closed Port -- A port that does not engage in
trade.
|
Cowan Faol -- A famous Old World mage. Tome of Common Knowledge, Famous
People.
|
| Crave, The -- An incurable disease which afflicts
humans, dogs, and kraeven. Monsters Treatises, The Kraeve. |
Cuan -- A city on the northern New World. Tome of Lands and
Provinces.
|
| Cutlass -- A thick, curved one-handed blade often
used by sailors. Heavier than a scimitar. Tome of War and
Weapons,
|
| Cutlass, The -- A famous ship based out of Aranor,
the Cutlass' hull is sheathed in steel, and is used to protect it from ice,
since it is used to explore Inidor. |
| Citrine -- A yellow gemstone, as well as the name of
a new wine made in Jalpa. The Oracle Collection, Year One, Fourth
Passage of the Rain Moon. |
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| Daetaurs -- Half-human, half-deer creatures of
faerie. Treatises, Monsters and Creatures, Daetaurs. |
Dagger -- A small, double-edged blade. Tome of War and
Weapons.
|
Delvorin -- An odd night-dwelling creature who feeds off of a victim’s breath. Tome of
Shadows.
|
Demons -- Usually human-appearing creatures from Lorenai. Tome of
Shadows.
|
Dire Wolf -- Huge, shapeshifting fae wolves who possess great intelligence. Tome of
Shadows.
|
Dragon’s Eye -- The ‘eye’ star of the Dragon constellation, which appears and disappears inexplicably. When it is ‘open’, it
foretells great
events.
|
| Drake -- A classification of dragons where the body
is distinct from the neck and tail. Also see Wyrm. Treatises,
Monsters and Creatures, A Bit About Dragons. |
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Eating Stiletto- A small, straight knife, the most common eating utensil in most
provinces.
|
| Elder Magics -- The precursors to our modern magics,
these were powerful, but slower to cast.
|
Eldritch- Of the ancient, lost race of Eldritch, thought to be one of the original races before humans
existed.
|
| Elf -- One of many varieties of creatures thought to
be of half fae and half human blood. |
| Erthynsilver- A clearish substance renowned for its
strength, resilience, and beauty. Often used as a metal.
Treatises, The
Arcane, Erthynsilver. |
| Essaein- Eldritch magical laboratories, many of which
are thought to have religious significance. Numerous examples have
been found on the New World province, all in remarkably upkept condition,
though they appear to have been abandoned for many years.
They are the source of many of the more unusual Eldritch artifacts sold to
collectors. |
| Evenlight -- An unusual phenomenon where the night sky
brightens to near-daylight. Treatises, The Arcane, Evenlight. |
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| Fae Dragon -- Any of numerous varieties of small
dragons, usually about the size of a cat. Often of a magical nature,
they can be quite clever and utilize glamouric capabilities. |
| Faeorna -- A classification of fae which possesses
half-human, half-bestial appearance and which are dependent upon the human
race for reproduction. Thus, merfolk, detaurs, etc. do not belong to
this classification. |
| Faol -- A city on the New World which is officially
under the rule of Lord Niall of Rilhaven, but which essentially functions as
an independent province. Very wealthy and elite. Tome of
Lands and Provinces, New World. |
Faol Garnets -- Fine quality stones of various colors which are mined in
Faol.
|
| Firegold -- A beautiful,
reddish-tinted soft metal more valuable than gold. Very difficult to
mine. |
Forest Cats -- A catchall for various types of cats which dwell in the forests of the Old and New Worlds. The Great Forest Cat, nearly the size of a horse, is among
them.
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| Geas -- A legendary magic which forbids a certain
action to the cursed individual.
|
|
The Goddard Times -- A phrase referring to the way things were under the
last King Goddard, and usually regarding a sense of repression and injustice.
|
| Goddard, Devinor -- The last King
of the Goddard line, whose rule was displaced by Queen Lillian in the War
for Aranor. |
| Golden Sun -- An expensive and
highly addictive drug that heightens the senses acutely. Tome of
Shadows, Drugs. |
Gothic Masallan- An architectural style characterized by high arches, tall, narrow spires, and thin-railed
balconies.
|
| Great Wyrms -- Legendary dragons, huge and intensely
magical, who supposedly created the world. They are thought to no
longer exist, but the searches continue for evidence of their
reality. History Tome, The Shaping of the World
|
| Gryphons -- Large predators who
possess the lower bodies of great cats and the upper bodies of birds of
prey. Monsters Treatises, Gryphons. |
| Gypsies -- Natives of the Masallan
isle of Sehra, a dark-skinned people known for their ill-reputed ways. |
| Gypsy Magic -- A form of magic
characterized by herbalism, scrying, and minor charms. |
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|
Halos -- Night-time phenomenon where bright
pulsing lights are seen in the night sky. |
|
Harpies -- Human/bird crosses famed for cruelty and cunning. Tome of
Shadows.
|
| Herbs -- The term for a mixture of herbs meant to
reduce a woman's fertility. Usually drunk as a tea.
|
|
High Masallan -- An architectural style characterized by clean lines, white
stone building materials, and sprawling layouts.
|
|
Hillsteeds -- A sturdy horse breed. Tome of Travel.
|
| Honey -- A gloss put on the lips
as a cosmetic to add shine and wetness. Also a common drug which can
be ingested or smoked and delivers a happy, open sensation. Tome of
Shadows, Drugs. |
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|
Ice Blading -- A pastime invented by Queen Lillian
in which blades are affixed to the bottom of shoes and used to skim across
the top of ice. The Oracle Collection, Year Two, Fourth Passage of
the Snow Moon. |
|
Iced Cream -- A newly invented treat made by
specially preparing and flavouring cream. The Oracle Oracle
Collection, Year Two, Second Passage of the Harvest Moon. |
|
Inidor -- A land of perpetual ice and snow found
north of Moraithe and Tirané in the Farsway Ocean. |
|
Irna -- A shavay witch's tool, this special bone
or stick is pointed at an enemy to afflict them with curses. |
|
Irutoka -- One of the two main islands of Jedda
Felsuin. Under the rule of the Emperor. |
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|
Japuran Tiger -- A mysterious
creature of the Japuran temperate jungles, it is a large tiger with a glossy
black coloration. They are said to be almost humanly intelligent, and
some legends state that they can take human form. |
|
Jedda -- The designation which includes both the
isles of Jedda Felsuin -- Irutoka and Mymé. |
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Kava-A legendary creature that can take the shape of entire swamps or
forests, as well as the forms of people or animals.
|
|
King Goddard-Usually referring to the latest King Goddard, Goddard the
10th. He is remembered as being an unjust and repressive toward common
folk.
|
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King Mark-The current king of Rel Morde.
|
|
Known Lands-All of the provinces known to our sages, stretching from
Jedda in the east to Japura in the north and the New World in the west.
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Lady -- A title given to a woman of good manners and
proper bearing. In modern times, it's used more and more loosely as a
title for nearly any female. |
|
Lakiratai -- The dominant religion/philosophy of Jedda Felsuin.
Treatises, Religion, Lakiratai.
|
|
Lambrodegh -- The ruling line of Maelmuire, considered war-like and
repressive by most. Treatises, Culture and Conventional Matters, The
Rulers of the Known Lands..
|
|
Lantrielle -- A small but highly civilized province to the south and east of
Moraithe. Known for bred slaves and high society. Tomes of Land
and Provinces, Lantrielle.
|
|
Latallan Beef -- The most expensive and exquisite bred cattle in the Known
Lands.
|
|
Liathan Wine -- A famous wine that is no longer vinted.
Supplies are dwindling, and bottles are exquisitely expensive, now selling for
over 100,000 silver each. Trade Tome, Wines. |
|
Lord Niall -- The current and official ruler of the New World, though in
practical terms he rules only Rilhaven and its immediate surrounds.
Treatises, Culture and Conventional Matters, The Rulers of the Known Lands.
|
|
Lotarn -- One of the Masallan Isles, full of virgin forests, wild mountains,
and unexplored fae ruins. The only settlements are hunting lodges.
Provinces Tome, Masalla.
|
|
Lydavia -- A self-made lady of high
standing who lives in Neraha in the Old World. She is famous for her wines
and horse-breeding operations. Tome of Common Knowledge, Famous People. |
|
Lydavian Steeds- A fine breed of horse bred in Neraha. Tome of
Travel.
|
Lydavian Wine- A sweet, pink wine vinted in Neraha. Tome of Trade.
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|
Maelmuirian Peninsula-The northern peninsula of the New World which
comprises the province of Maelmuire. Tome of War and Weapons (Raven
War)
|
|
Mages and Majae-The male and female names of magicians. Magic
Tome.
|
|
Mana -- A principle of magical practice. The
pure essence of magic. Treatises, The Arcane, A Course of Magical
Study, Volume Three. |
|
Manya -- A principle of magical practice which
explains why some things are more difficult than others to affect with magic. |
|
Masallan Expansion-A time in history when the Masallans explored across
the seas and settled the provinces we now know as Moraithe, the Old World, and
the New World. History Tome.
|
|
Maya - Both the Goddess of Nature and Fae, and a
concept in magical practice which explains the true nature of reality.
Goddess --
Tome of Common Knowledge, The Deities. Magic -- Treatises, The Arcane, A Course of Magical Study, Volume
Two. |
|
Mercenary-A man or woman who is for hire to do specialized work usually
involving semi-legitimate activities of recovery or revenge. Tome of
Professions.
|
|
Mirim-A town located in the middle of the strange, enchanted Moors of the
New World. Few go there.
|
|
Moors -- Famous lowlands near Cuan in the New World, renowned for strange
sightings and unexplained phenomenon. Few go there, either.
Legend Treatises, Myths and Legends, Volume Two. |
|
Moraithe -- A tropical isle situated roughly between the Old World and
Masalla. Tome of Lands and Provinces.
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Nirha- Cuan's companion city, Nirha is a peasant town which provides
almost all of the food for Cuan.
|
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Numen -- A principle of magical practice that
explains why mana doesn't appear undifferentiated. Treatises, The
Arcane, A Course of Magical Study Volume 4. |
|
Nymphs- Female faeries who are usually associated with a particular place
or element. Beautiful and sometimes dangerous.
|
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|
Old Masallan -- One of the primary languages of Masalla, used mostly by
Gypsies and peasants. Tome of Common Knowledge, Languages and
Commontalk.
|
|
Oracle, The -- An Aranorian publication scribed
every passage, it brings news of all lands to the common folk.
Associated with Illumination. The Oracle. |
|
Ordo Ridae -- A city in Jedda Felsuin, on the
isle of Mymé. The island's center of trade, and the most open port of
Jedda. Treatises, Cities and Provinces, Ordo Ridae. |
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|
Passage- A space of seven days. There are four passages in every
moon, and thirteen moons in a year. Tome of Common Knowledge, Calendar.
|
|
Practice Halls- A room found in most larger manor homes devoted to weapons
practice.
|
|
Provinces-There are currently eleven provinces in the known lands.
Each one is an official politically individual entity, and in most cases claims
the lands of an entire isle. Tome of Common Knowledge, Provinces.
|
|
Provincial Waters -- Usually expensive water from
special springs in different provinces. The water from such springs is
reputed to have certain qualities that bestow benefits to those who drink them
or bathe in them. |
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|
Queen Lillian- The ruler of the Old World, who conquered King Goddard and
his reign. Tome of Common Knowledge, Famous People.
|
|
Queen Lillian’s Renaissance- The name given to the shift in values and
ideals represented by Queen Lillian's reign.
|
|
Queen Anabelle -- A famous queen from the Alais reign
of Masalla, remembered as having a penchant for extravagances and hangings.
Also the current queen of Masalla, becoming known for applying equal justice to
all social classes. Historical -- Treatises, History, Queen Alais and
Anabelle's Song. Modern -- Treatise, Culture and Conventional Matters,
Rulers of the Known Lands. |
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|
Rapier- A long, thin, one handed blade associated with nobility. Tome
of War and Weapons.
|
|
Ravensong -- A legendary song uttered by ravens
on the darkest of nights. Treatises, Myths and Legends of the Old
World. |
|
Rel Morde- A small, mountainous province north of the Old World, ruled by
King Mark and famous for gemstones and Rel Morde steel. Tome of Lands and
Provinces.
|
|
Rel Morde Steel-A mystical alloy made by magical processes on the isle of
Rel Morde. Famed for lightness, resilience, and strength. Tome of
War and Weapons.
|
|
Request -- To ask a server at a restaurant for a specific item on the
menu. The item is then called a 'request'.
|
|
Richhills -- Mounds of human and animal waste that are
allowed to decompose and are then used as fertilizer on peasant fields.
Special molds are introduced into the waste to make it workable as compost. |
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Sanra Buttons -- Specially prepared serpents' eggs,
served as a delicacy in Moraithe. |
|
Saporitic -- Describes a word
which is said to possess a sound relating directly to the essence of
whatever the word stands for. Dictionary. |
|
Selarum- - Former capital of the Old World, now a major port regented by
Queen Ennea.
|
|
Sereg -- A brutal race of fae-origined men and women noted for their raids
on human settlements. Travel Tome, Overland Dangers.
|
|
Sehra -- The isle of the gypsies in Masalla. Tome of the Lands and
Provinces, Masalla.
|
|
Shaping of the World -- The dominant theory of the world's creation,
positing magical creation by huge dragons of vast intelligence, creativity, and
magic. History Tome.
|
|
Shroud -- A mountain in southern Rel Morde famous for
strange lights and sounds. Treatises,The Arcane, The Mountain 'Shroud'. |
|
Stain-- A skin-impregnating dye used to color the lips
of women. It must be carefully applied, and will last for a passage or
more. |
|
Stone Circles -- Strange upright stones, often in
circular formations, found through the isles of Carador. Treatises, The
Arcane, Stone Circles. |
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|
Teran's Point -- Considered the half-way point
between the Old World and Moraithe, Teran's Point is an important
navigational marker. The southernmost terrain is too rough for
landings, and the few attempts at settling the point have failed, leaving
some interesting ruins for explorers. |
|
Tirané -- A province which consists of clan-based
red-haired peoples. They are famed as raiders, although many have
found their way into civilized lands and taken residence in other provinces.
Tome of Provinces, Tirané. |
|
Tirjita -- A Jeddan warrior caste composed of
native Jeddans who hail from the jungles. War Treatises, Jeddan Warrior
Castes.
|
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Torg -- Small, roundish watercrafts often used for
fishing. Very sturdy, but very slow. Travel Tome, Travel by
Ship. |
|
Tramelles -- Predatory trees that move slowly and
kill their prey by clubbing and strangulation. Legends Treatises,
Myths and Legends, Volume Two. |
|
Trolls-Elemental men, powerful and handsome, who live in wilderness areas
and are fond of capturing women. |
|
Turath -- Also called Charm Strings, a magical
creation traditionally used by Northerners, but now incorporated into modern
society as magical door-hangings. Treatises, The Arcane, The Turath. |
|
Twylah-A woman who sells herself for pleasure. The name comes
from twilight, when these women are most active. Tome of Professions.
|
|
Tynan -- The god of rivers, lakes, and seas. Worshipped in all
Masallan-based cultures. Tome of Common Knowledge, Gods and Goddesses.
|
|
Tyver-The male equivalent of nymphs. Faeries who live in natural places.
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Unicorn -- A creature of faerie. A horse with a
single horn emerging from its forehead. Usually considered a beneficent
creature. Realm Tome, Fae. |
|
Unicorn Wars -- A Masallan war led by a man known as
the Unicorn. He led a huge peasant uprising against King Loredae.
War Tome, Famous Wars. |
|
Ursula -- The Goddess of Life and Death.
Worshipped in all Masallan-based cultures. Tome of Common Knowledge,
The Deities. |
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|
Vampire -- Humans who have been inflicted with a
condition that requires them to consume human blood. Tome of Shadows,
Vampires. |
|
Velsuna -- A small province near Japura that was
originally settled by Masallans. One year after the Founding of Aranor it
fell to Sereg attacks, and is now either abandoned or populated by powerful
mages and majae, depending on who you ask. Tome of Lands and Provinces,
Velsuna. |
|
Vicious -- A common term used to express excitement or
wonder. Tome of Common Knowledge, Languages and Commontalk. |
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Waji -- A Shavay plant whose extracts are used in the
manufacture of poisons, hallucinogens, and healing mixtures. |
|
Warren -- An outpost used by the Borderguard of
Rilhaven. Many abandoned warren are found in the northern woods of the New
World. |
|
War of Aranor -- The war led by King Goddard against Queen Lillian for the
rights to Aranor, and in the end, the rights to rule the entire Old World.
Tome of War and Weapons, Famous Wars. |
|
Weapons Master -- Legendary warrior sect of ancient
Masalla. Worshippers of Sorcha, Weapons Masters achieved proficiency in
all known weapons of the day. The sect is thought no longer to exist. |
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Yoru-ken Warriors -- A Jeddan warrior traditions which
arose specifically to combat the Shai-kan warriors. They utilize unarmed
techniques and magical processes. Treatises, War and Combat, The Jeddan
Warrior Caste. |
