Words and terms used in the world of From The Waters.
An abilita is a type of magic that comes from one of the five vecrucia within an aelinuan's body. Each aelinuan can only ever have one usable abilita and it is facilitated by the abilita vecrucia, so when their reserve of abilita gets low the user is no longer able to make use of it.
Abbreviated as AbVD. A rebirth condition that affects the user's abilita vecrucia. It causes abilita usage to be to some degree unpredictable, for example giving mild inverse effects or changing efficacy in certain situations.
An acronym for the Aelin City Stock Exchange.
When referring to Guardians, an addiction is the discipline core's coping mechanism. In order to deal with stress they become addicted to something, for example a food stuff or an activity, that is then used to alleviate that stress.
The title of the Maker suzerain.
A Guardian who takes on another Guardian, their dependant, as a family member to support them through juniority and provide a support network.
When there are not enough Guardian advocates registered for a particular batch of dependants, an incentive scheme offering financial compensation is introduced to encourage more to register.
The aetri located in Knippii in Tolpeic.
The aetri located in Espattino in Kophiekon.
A believer of Aelianity.
The holy scripture of Aelianity.
Aelia, the religion of aetris.
A spontaneous Aelin-wide festival held by the Adomarains as a celebration of aelinuans.
The first country that was settled on the planet Ephillion when aelinuans arrived. Situated on the Ephasian continent. Citizens are known as Aelish.
The capital city of Aelin. Home to the mother aetri Aeternia.
The large park in the centre of Aelin City which is home to Aeternia's Glade.
Official body of Aelin regulating sports conduct and recognition, as well as organising sports events and tournaments.
The only prison in Aelin City and headquarters of Aelin Wardens.
The aelinuan equivalent of humanity.
The most popular sport on Ephillion. A contact sport played in the air over water and requiring eleven players, a jilkaer (tactician), two kedaers (goal keepers), a swatcher, a minimum of two vozaers (defenders), a minimum of two rystaers (attackers) and at least one whivaer (crystal grabbers).
The aetri located in Jyuuce in Schmuu.
The aetri located in Laudbyz in Doluround.
The soul replica that is given to velures in order to trigger syspa for velurea and allow them to locate their human aevouré.
In Aelin, Celestials who have a flair for being able to sense the potential in humans for becoming an aelinuan. They travel to Earth and bring copies of human souls, known as aevoica, back to Aeternia for potential rebirth. Only Blue Hues are permitted to fulfil this duty.
The aetri located in Gyvifrax in Pedlwers.
A resident of Aelin City.
The ingrained spoken language of aelinuans. This is also the name of the writing system created in Aelin and used on the continents of Ephasia, Kenkuld and Tolpeic.
A humanoid single-sex aetri-made species. Also the name for the universal language of the aelinuan people.
A set of beliefs and practices centered on the preservation of aelinuan life and dignity. This includes legal protections for an individual's mind and body, such as protection against interference via embodia and abilita. For example, an embodia lock put in place by an individual to their own mind cannot legally be forcefully unlocked by someone else without consent.
Anything of, relating to, or originating from Aelin, its culture, or its people.
The substance that makes up an aelinuan, including primarily their physical manifestation. It is converted from the aeyra produced by aetris, which an aelinuan then breathes in. It has variations called groups which allow individuals who are dangerously low on aeryn to receive transfusions.
An aeryn group (or aeryn type) is a classification of aeryn based on the way it is stored within an aelinuan's body. There are four known types (Clear, Divide, Holy, Void) that store in different combinations. They range in rarity, with CC being the most common, to HH and VV being the most rare.
A dangerous shortage of aeryn in the body can be rectified with a transfusion of aeryn from another aelinuan. A transfusion can only come from a donor with the same aeryn group as the subject or it will be rejected. Unlike with blood aeryn is not able to be stored, so a donor must be found quickly as and when required.
The bodily system responsible for managing aeryn. It consists of two organs, the entiphore and the vecruciant, both of which work in tandem with the respiratory and circulatory systems.
An alien, life-giving tree from a species called aetris. She created aelinuans and her cuttings were used to create the other aetris around the world. She lives in the middle of Aelin City, in a pool where two rivers converge.
The area near the centre of Aelin City Park in Aelin City where Aeternia resides.
The golden trees from which aelinuans are born. Aetri are responsible for the entirety of an aelinuan's life cycle; aelinuans are born from an aetri, aetris provide the aeyra required for them to breathe and when aelinuans die they fade and return to their aetri as an appendage on the aetri called a ribbon.
A human with a soul that has been chosen by an aetri for collection and therefore has the potential to become a new aelinuan.
A branch of military services specialising in aerial warfare.
The waste product from used aeryn, produced by aelinuans when they respire. It is taken in by aetris in order for them to convert it back into aeyra.
A substance produced by aetri and breathed in by aelinuans to replenish their bodies.
Situated in Aelin City, near Aeternia's Glade, it is the only place in the world where bondings are held.
When referring to Guardians, the fortitude core's coping mechanism. In order to deal with stress they create and repeat specific, personally tailored affirmations. They follow a pattern of two short statements, designed to be immediately motivational and easy to remember.
Plural aflierés. An Ephillion creature that is a rare bird.
A tree known for having very smooth bark.
A city in Doluround where famous and excessively indulgent balls are held.
An illegal drug that does have some medicinal uses.
Sexually transmitted infection. Symptoms include green swelling on testicles.
Referring to Aelin Strikers, a tsek-fel to a Leader/tsek-farh. They have an inclination towards a tsek-farh and a desire to follow them, but there is no tsek impression or bond activity involved in the relationship, which is less set and more transient than with a Follower/tsek-fon.
An event in which a velure loses their ability to hear the Lament. This happens after the velure has performed velurea for a certain amount of time, generally between around 1100 and 1700 years. The threshold differs based on the number of years a velure is on velurea each time, for example a ten year velure will have a later threshold than a five year. A naturally occurring axis will happen within a few hundred years of that threshold, however there are also some instances where a significant event in the velure's life will trigger it early.
Aelin Guardian family term. Refers to the lover of a brother, cousin, uncle or advocate (in the case where the advocate’s lover is not considered the matrilace or statrilace).
Aelinuans who are able to do velurea have this flair, which is an affiliation to a specific item that soothes their soul and grounds their mind.
An alcoholic beverage created from anearry berries.
An object that has had a magical process or attribute embedded in it by aperion.
A uniqua type that allows users to store a magical process or attribute in an object, which is then referred to as an aperio.
A plaster/bandage aperio that is charged by a Healer using embodia. It is put on the skin over a wound, heals it slowly and then can be removed after a specified period of time.
Also known as the Aelin Policies, Regulations and Legal Standards. A set of volumes comprising the compiled and codified laws of Aelin.
A breed of jalu designed for the water. They have webbed feet and a paddle tail.
When referring to Aelin Healers, this relates to a system of categorisation that helps to align Healer personality types to their patients. The attitudes are: Scholastic, Serene, Severe, Stoic, Symbiotic, Sympathetic.
A twist that causes an aelinuan to be born with an inbuilt Earth accent that has been inherited from their soul's previous life.
Aperion enchanted bird busts that guard doors in the Makuary with riddles.
Medical condition. Requires a course of medication.
Short-lived medical condition. Symptoms include explosive flatulence, stomach cramps and sore legs.
The only instance in which a Maker can find a second chance True Pair after losing their first.
The Adomarains' office at the top of the Makuary.
The capital city of Kaplyce.
An apple-like berry.
The religion of aetris.
The holy scripture of Aelia.
Refers to the basic (improved physical capabilities), intermediate (physical boost) and advanced (overdrive) skills that can be attained with physica. The other is the Learning Path.
The smaller and closer of Ephillion's two moons.
A white stone, often used as a building material.
The capital city of Luvazgo.
The main financial institution of Aelin, based in Aelin City and run by Financiers.
A prescription anti-inflammatory drug.
A purpose-built building within Aelin City where Strikers work and train. It has two storeys and is rectangular, with its interior being a squared figure of eight shape around two courtyards; Tkivon, used for training, and Wyaxia, used for ceremonies and events.
A connected continent east of Ephasia, with countries consisting of; Tharoph, Luvazgo, Impeti, Pedlwers, Rynfristland, Iytzpho. Also includes the vast Sanobi Desert.
A writing system developed and used in countries east of the Sanobi Desert; Impeti, Luvazgo, Pedlwers, Rynfristland and Tharoph. A consonantary writing system.
In Aelin, this refers to the training done when Strikers first become cadets and is designed to ensure new Strikers are physically able, understand the hierarchy, procedures and processes, and are capable of being called for missions and into battle if required.
Plural bazerns. An Ephillion marsupial similar to a wombat.
A potent stimulant with minor psychedelic properties. Induces euphoria.
The Kahpheenese Beine is a subunit of currency used in Kahpheen. One hundred beines are equivalent to a single note.
One of the Three Locks, also known as an essence match. Often referred to as a soul match, it is a one-sided match and very rare. The essence match bond only becomes permanent once it has been physically consummated. After consummation the death of the key will kill the lock, however the key can survive the loss of the lock. Although one-sided, the key will gain a sympathetic bond in response to spending time with the lock. The key tends to feel dissatisfied when in a relationship with someone who is not the lock.
A city located in the far west of Aelin. It is known for book printing and various literature focussed events and book fairs.
A body of water between Tolpeic and Kenkuld.
An Aelish Celestial Colour division specialising in Aelia, other Celestials and velurea.
In Aelin City, the headquarters of Blue Celestials.
The physical manifestation of an aelinuan, created by aetri and sustained by aeryn.
One of the Three Locks, also known as a Desired Key. A reciprocal match, where each aelinuan has several body matches. The matches can all occur simultaneously, and as the match is reciprocal, at any one time several aelinuans will each be the other's locks and keys. Sex between body matches is noticeably and naturally better than normal. After being together there is a lingering increase in physical well-being, which eventually wears off.
A ceremony that forms a union between two individuals. It is organised by Blue Hues and performed by the Blue Eminence. It is an irreversible process that forms the three keys and locks between the individuals being bonded. When the individuals in question have exchanged cimerence gifts and agreed to be bonded they are known as damosée. Once bonded, they are referred to as damoreau. Bondings are also performed for people who are not citizens of Aelin, however the ceremony must be performed in Aelin City because it requires fresh mother tree bark and the specially designed Affinity Temple.
One of the pathways that can be chosen and learnt for users of vitalita. Refers to the basic (improved physical capabilities), intermediate (physical boost) and advanced (overdrive) skills that can be attained. The other pathway is the Training Path.
A relatively recently founded town in Aelin.
An Aelish Guardian family term that refers to another Guardian who shares the same advocate. Also a term used in families formed via famification.
A city in Schmuu known for having the biggest sweet shop in the world (1.12 million square metres).
In Aelin, a set of internal rules that exist to regulate Striker behaviour. The by-laws are detailed in an illustrated book with strong phallic imagery. The by-laws and associated book are updated infrequently and not often referenced, however they are still in use and circulation.
A martial art used by hand to hand combat specialists. Invented in Aelin by Durante. The name is a Striker term meaning "simple hand".
The holy text of Aelianity.
An Aelish term referring to office-bound Guardians.
A very serious medical condition. Terminal.
A herb that is good for recovering from blood loss.
In Aelin City, this refers to the general area and buildings designated for Healers, including the Infirmary and associated locations, such as the Rehabilitation Centre.
A desert plant with little golden flowers that bloom once a year.
Plural ceassoflies. An Ephillion creature similar to a butterfly.
One of the Aelin ranks. They either work within their Colour (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet) or, until they experience their alteveck axis, they perform velurea. Once their axis has been experienced they work within a Colour full time, at which point they are known as Hues.
An embodia type based around an aelinuan's mind and mental state. Examples of use include enhancing various mental faculties, and shielding or vaulting emotions and thoughts.
A stratagem core specific insult that infers uselessness and inferiority.
The Ephillion equivalent of cigarettes. The herb used is jaslamaze. Chars and the casual habit of smoking them originated in Pedlwers.
In Aelin, a division of Healers responsible for creating and improving all of the medicine used in the Infirmary, hospitals and available over the counter in stores around Aelin.
The section of the Infirmary in Aelin City that is dedicated to Chemists.
The title of the Aelin suzerain heading up the Guardian division of Wardens.
A tree with very bitter tasting fruit. Very popular with individuals who have the tasteless twist variation geared towards bitterness.
A resource reader that resembles an A5 book-sized sheet of glass. It is 1cm thick and has smoothed frosted edges with rounded corners. Its purpose is to allow authorised individuals to view relevant private and sensitive records. It was invented in Aelin and introduced for use in 4797.
A city in Schmuu famous for its food markets and street food.
A rare, pearlescent metal used exclusively for the creation of bonding jewellery. The only known mine is owned by September Nebula.
When referring to Aelin Strikers, the term refers to the eqkuos-rei in a serious Striker and non-Striker romantic relationship.
A very valuable and beautiful clear gemstone.
In Aelin this refers to an optional system Healers can follow that can reward them with distinctions in a medical field based on certain contributions, such as publishing papers, charity work and public awareness. This manifests as Healers being able to refer to themselves as, for example, a First-Class Surgeon. There are three levels and the lower the level, the greater the individual's contributions.
In Aelin, a division of Healers responsible for managing aspects of medical facilities such as the Infirmary and hospitals. Responsible for funding and finances, policy and procedure, management of patient information, and scheduling.
A section of the Aelin City Infirmary dedicated to Clavigers.
A Healer who does not work in a division and is not a specialist.
An optional celebration that can be held a short time before a bonding ceremony for each damosée. The individuals being honoured are referred to as the ganders.
A priest of Aelianity.
In Aelin City this refers to the office of Facilitators, a division of Guardians.
When referring to Guardians, a coping mechanism relates to the four distinct ways the different cores handle stress. It will set in for an individual during a period of high stress during juniority and is dependent on the Guardian's core type. Discipline cores have addictions, fortitude cores have affirmations, stratagem cores have dyads and tradition cores have protocol.
When referring to Guardians, the four groups that all Guardians belong to based on their focus and doctrines. These are described as a Guardian's 'core' self. The cores are discipline, fortitude, stratagem and tradition.
An Aelish Guardian family term that refers to an advocate or matrilace's brother's dependant. Also a term used in families formed via famification.
A twist that causes aelinuans to be unable to manipulate embodia.
A town in Impeti founded by Anoir.
A city in Aelin very near to the Tsufawi border. It has a large hospital and is home to the Unimallows museum.
A body of water north of Tolpeic.
A new Guardian who is taken on by another Guardian, their advocate, as a family member to support them through juniority and provide a support network.
One of the original Aelin City ranks. Warriors, early version of Strikers.
A plant with silvery flowers.
A twist that causes an aelinuan to have an accelerated rate of healing.
A bonded individual in relation to the one they are bonded to.
An individual promised to be bonded.
One of the Striker specialties, they are colloquially referred to as scouts. They are very talented at gathering information. They are typically the most used for diplomatic missions, as support for other ranks needing to travel, espionage and scouting.
In the tradition core Dating Protocol this refers to the individual who initiates the start of the dating and organises the dates.
A common protocol used by tradition core Guardians that helps to manage the early parts of a romantic relationship following a mind match.
In tradition core Dating Protocol this refers to the individual who is asked on dates.
An Aelish term for the Colour division that is best suited to an individual Celestial, usually the one that will bring out their fullest potential.
An anaesthetic gas.
When referring to Guardians a department is a collection of factions devoted to a specific purpose. The departments are: Marshal, Accounts, Aelinuan Resources, Archiving, Building and Transport, Businesses, External, Internal, Legal, and Policing.
A new Guardian who is taken on by another Guardian, their advocate, as a family member to support them through juniority and provide a support network.
An Aelish Guardian faction's second in command. All Highs have one and suzerain have two.
A medical condition. A debilitating virus requiring three courses of medication.
One of the Three Locks, also known as a body match. This is a reciprocal match and an aelinuan has several body matches. They can all occur simultaneously and as the match is reciprocal, at any one time several aelinuans will each be the other's locks and keys. Sex between desired locks and keys is noticeably and naturally better than normal. After being together there is a lingering increase in physical well-being, which eventually wears off.
In Aelin, the process of creating a Pair or Solo with an associated pairame or solome.
A widely accepted aspect of Celestial culture that signifies their bestowing of a love beyond the norm upon their lover. There are differences amongst the Colours when it comes to the specifics of this bestowal.
A type of goat used for expensive wool production.
A viral medical condition, it causes eye, hair and wing colour dullation.
In Aelin this refers to a Guardian division responsible for diplomacy and interactions with foreign nations and bodies.
In Aelin, the process of a Pair ending, either due to death or decision.
In Aelin, the legal process of lovers separating. Involves agreements around belongings, residences and money between the parties.
In Aelin City this refers to each of the four areas the city is divided into: Northford; Eastley; Southerton; and Westaine. Jurisdictional Guardians who operate within the bounds of Aelin City are referred to as District Guardians.
A serious medical condition. Not contagious, however it does require medical support.
A twist which causes an aelinuan's mind to be locked down against any abilita or embodia interference.
A well-developed country on the far west of Ephasia. It has an aetri named Aevinra who is situated in the country's capital, Laudbyz. Its government is headed by a Prime Minister. Citizens are known as Doluroundians.
A body of water off the west coast of Doluround.
A tropical island in the Tripique Sea that belongs to Kophiekon. It has a volcano called Eruptonia. Locals are known as Doufrillians.
A very pretty frilly pink fish.
A small waterfowl. An aquatic bird found in both fresh and sea water.
An expensive fruit from Nukerpose.
An over the counter form of pain relief.
Plural dromels. The Ephillion equivalent of a camel, it is native to the Sanobi Desert.
A breed of jalu designed for stamina. They have a large chest cavity, made for distance running.
When referring to Guardians, a dyad is the stratagem core's coping mechanism. In order to deal with stress they require another specific individual to act as their support, sound board and confidant. This is generally reciprocal if the other individual is also a stratagem core.
The title of the Aelin suzerain heading up the Guardian division of Enforcers.
A body of water off the west coast of Doluround.
A type of expensive wool.
One of the four divisions of Jurisdictional/District Guardians.
The eastern district of Aelin City.
The mental manifestation of a stratagem core dyad, used to alleviate stress when the individual's dyad is not present. It is not as effective as the dyad's presence, however it can be used as a stopgap measure.
A uniqua type that allows the user to manipulate certain elements depending upon their personality traits and level. The elements are: air, earth, fire, ice, lightning, metal, plant and water.
A symbol used to identify a rank and division, if appropriate, for Aelin citizens. Emblems are used for various official purposes, but are most commonly seen on a citizen's nomnacard.
An aeryn extension type of magic that comes from one of the five vecrucia that are within an aelinuan's body. Each aelinuan has three embodia extension subtypes (cerebrina, simulacrina, somatina) which are facilitated by the embodia vecrucia, so when their reserve of embodia gets low the user is no longer able to make use of it.
The title used by the seven Celestial suzerain. Usually preceded by an indication of their Colour affiliation, for example the Indigo Eminence.
A twist which causes an aelinuan to be unable to use uniqua.
The building in Aelin City that houses the Enforcer division of Guardians.
An Aelish Guardian division responsible for enforcing the law of the land to ensure the safety, health and possessions of citizens, and to prevent crime and civil disorder.
An organ in an aelinuan's body that converts aerya into aeryn for storage and funneling to the heart.
A serious medical condition. Incurable and terminal until the Lead Researcher found a cure in 4807. Symptoms include brittle nails, craving salty food, slowed healing, cold symptoms and hair colour fading.
The Ephillion equivalent of marriage. It involves a ceremony and is common in countries east of the Sanobi Desert, but is rare elsewhere. After the proposal the individuals are referred to as being betrothed. Individuals who have been entwined are known as husbands. Once entwined the individuals wear a thumb ring as a sign of their commitment.
The largest continent on Ephillion, with countries consisting of; Aelin, Wynikrs, Nukerpose, Doluround, Kaplyce, Tsufawi, Schmuu, Venumbria.
The planet that aelinuans live on. Situated in the zonar system, it has one yellow sun, Zon, and two moons, Kafeo and Balaja.
An international and non-governmental sports governing body responsible for the regulation and administration of sports at a global level, including the organisation of large scale sporting events and competitions.
Similar to Earth rugby but played largely in the air.
Also known as the EWN. The Ephillion equivalent of the World Wide Web/internet.
The world's foremost sporting competition with teams from across almost all countries.
A noun. Plural eqkuoses. The impression and bond created when an Aelish Striker Claims a non-Striker aelinuan. Having an eqkuos indicates that the individual has a Striker lover, however it is created using a level 5 vitalita flair and so cannot be seen by anyone else.
A noun. Plural eqkuos-reis. The lover in Aelin Striker Claim terms.
A verb. The process of Claiming in Aelin Striker terms.
A noun. Claiming in Aelin Striker terms.
Noun. The impression of a challenge made from an Aelish Striker who desires the eqkuos-rei of another Striker. Also known as counter-Claiming. The individual the ekros is given to is known as the challenging Striker's ekros-jen. Nilx-zrav will be called to settle the dispute.
Noun. Counter-Claim. A challenge made from an Aelish Striker who desires the eqkuos-rei of another Striker. The individual the ekros is given to is known as the challenging Striker's ekros-jen. Nilx-zrav will be called to settle the dispute.
A noun. A counter-Claimed Aelin Striker lover.
Plural esini. A decorative/ornamental iridescent fish, usually gold with black patterns.
The capital of Kophiekon.
The essentia of a human that is carried forward into an aelinuan. Holds memories and uniqueness.
One of the Three Locks, also known as an essence match. Often referred to as a soul match, it is a one-sided match and very rare. The essence match bond only becomes permanent once it has been physically consummated. After consummation the death of the key will kill the lock, however the key can survive the loss of the lock. Although one-sided, the key will gain a sympathetic bond in response to spending time with the lock. The key tends to feel dissatisfied when in a relationship with someone who is not the lock.
A sports-focussed city in Doluround where a lot of sporting events are held.
A body of water south of the Ephasian continent.
An acronym for the Ephillion Wide Network. The Ephillion equivalent of the World Wide Web/internet.
In Aelin, a Shadow specific role given to approved volunteers who carry out executions as; capital punishment for criminals, mercy killings of those who have chosen to die instead of presenting a danger to the public, those who have been deemed a danger to the public and are no longer able to be helped or to make the decision themselves to die.
The title of the Aelin suzerain heading up the Guardian division of Financiers.
A funereal ceremony held when an aelinuan dies.
In terms of Aelin Strikers, this refers to the showcase event designed to allow potential teachers to find a cadet they would like to have. If a potential cadet is not picked by anyone the suzerain will assign them to someone.
A kind of expensive white metal.
Verb. The process of counter-Claiming another Striker's eqkuos-rei.
Serious medical condition. []
An Aelish Guardian division responsible for a variety of public services and governmental functions.
A working group of Guardians, headed by a High with a Deputy as their right hand. There are, on average, forty Guardians in a faction.
Due to a lack of aeryn, shortly before death an aelinuan will be unable to maintain their physical body and will begin to fade in and out of existence.
In terms of Aelin, a Celestial who is able to attain syspa and perform velurea that last more than two years at a time.
The process of taking a newly born aelinuan into your family as your child.
A flair designed to offer a support network, this flair forms bonds between individuals with level 5 intellica and those they are close to. This term refers to both the families formed between Guardians in Aelin, which are based on advocate and dependant roles, and also to families formed in other countries based around famification.
A breed of jalu designed for digging. They have large paws with big non-retractable claws.
A serious medical condition that causes the wings to rot. The aelinuan becomes unable to banish their wings at will and during the contagious stage the feathers malt and smell. Sufferers are put into isolation to limit the spread of the disease. Highly contagious.
Generally used to describe someone of delicate form or features, who is dainty, softer of movement, with a lighter voice.
Plural fergups. A fist-sized insect with pincers most commonly found in Rynfristland.
A flowering plant.
An Aelish Guardian family term. Refers to a dependant with whom an advocate or matrilace is close.
A Guardian division responsible for Aelin fiscal matters.
Plural fiva. An Ephillion creature similar to a wild rabbit. Always has a litter of five.
A martial art used by evasion specialists. Invented in Aelin by Israfil. The name is a Striker term meaning "fiva way".
A natural capability to do something that is beyond the norm. Flairs cannot be taught to those who do not possess the flair, they are ingrained in the individual, and appear depending on an aelinuan's level five vecrucia.
A graceful travelling ballroom partner dance style performed with wings. Takes place in both the air and on the ground as part of the performance.
Referring to Aelin Strikers, a tsek-fon to a Leader.
A very nice smelling flowering shrub.
A breed of jalu designed for the snow. They have fluffy feet and a double layer coat.
A type of red metal.
Colloquial name for the planet Ephillion.
A serious medical condition. Terminal.
A type of green metal.
A twist that causes aelinuans to have no abilita.
A type of red gold ore.
A type of yellow gold ore.
A type of white gold ore.
A shrub commonly used for hedges in Aelin.
A serious medical condition. Fatal, affects 6% of the population.
The capital city of Venumbria.
A performance dance style done en pointe that incorporates the dancer's wings. The entire dance is performed on the ground only.
The colloquial name for an aelinuan's natural anal lubricant.
A golden ribbon is considered a lucky item in the same vein as a four leaf clover.
An Aelish Guardian family term. Refers to a Guardian dependant's dependant.
An Aelish Guardian family term. Refers to a Guardian's matrilace's advocate.
An Aelish Guardian family term. A collective term for a Guardian's advocate's advocate/matrilace or their matrilace's advocate/matrilace.
An Aelish Guardian family term. Refers to an advocate's advocate.
An Aelish Celestial Colour division specialising in inspecting and auditing the activities of other ranks.
In Aelin City, the base of Green Celestials situated in the Quarter.
A role in which a Striker mans the vestibule and intercepts non-Striker visitors, carrying messages and escorting those visitors where necessary for security and safety purposes.
One of the Aelin ranks. They are responsible for organising and administering legislative, executive and judiciary matters for Aelin. They are the professional workforce, overseeing the legal and financial systems, diplomatic relations, infrastructure and regulations for communication services, the prison and public services. Guardians can choose to be part of a district (North, East, South or West) or another division (Diplomat, Enforcer, Facilitator, Financier, Magistrate, Regulator or Warden).
An educational establishment in Aelin City that prepares Guardians for entering the workplace in the first decade of their juniority and allows for retraining when changing specialism.
The capital of Pedlwers.
One of the Three Locks, also known as a mind match. Often referred to as love at first sight, this is a one-sided match that is all about what is right for the individual at that time. If this match is ignored then it can fade on its own, at which time as long as the bearer is still open to the idea of another they could meet their next match. The eyes of each party have to meet for it to take effect.
Plural harribs. An Ephillion creature similar to a hare.
A flair that allows the user to sense the potential in a human for becoming an aelinuan. This can be used in order to choose which humans to present to aetris for velurea. In Aelin this role is performed by Blue Celestials.
The title used by Aelin City Healer department leaders.
In Aelin a Headquarters refers to one of the buildings in which a set of Jurisdictional or District Guardians work.
A labyrinthian hedge maze made up of tall gilisiuses that almost entirely encircles the Makuary and thereby separates it from the rest of Eastley.
One of the Aelin ranks. Concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring aelinuan health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
A location in the Aelin City Healer Campus responsible for educating Healers.
An oath of ethics taken by new Aelin Healers.
In Aelin this can refer to the leader or manager of a faction of Guardians or a unit of Strikers.
An Ephillion creature similar to a chicken. Very aggressive.
A medical condition. Symptoms include headache, runny nose, cough, sinus problems, stomach ache, food causes vomiting, fatigue, small freckle-like spots in the mouth. It is less common after an aelinuan is eighty years old and they are unable to catch it twice.
Plural hipynx. A very rare animal, half hippo and half lynx, which can be found in the Sanobi Desert lagoons.
A flowering shrub.
An Aelish Celestial who is no longer able to perform velurea and now devotes their full time and concentration professionally into their Colour activities.
A stimulant. Provides an energy boost.
Plural ibrogsies. An Ephillion creature similar to a frog. Named for the sound it makes.
A very expensive little island off the coast of Doluround.
Plural ilkvus. An Ephillion creature similar to a silkworm. Its colouration is white and blue.
The impression left on a soul ribbon which forms on an aetri when an aelinuan dies.
A country on the continent of Barteid. Citizens are known as Impetese.
A Healer who is still in education at the Healer Academy and is not yet qualified.
An Aelish Celestial Colour division that specialises in providing capital for the development of businesses.
In Aelin City, this is the base for Indigos and is situated in the Quarter.
The Aelin City hospital, situated in the Campus.
For Aelin Makers, this is the part of their Adomarain-gifted bracelet that represents them and/or their Pair. It will have some visible reference to their pairame or solome.
A type of intellectual extension magic that comes from one of the five vecrucia within an aelinuan's body. All aelinuans have a base foundational level of intellica, which is grouped into six types, and these are set at particular starting levels at birth. Depending on an individual aelinuan's intellica level, they may be able to gain additional capabilities.
A flowering plant with a very nice smell. Comes in various colours including white and cardinal red.
A famous tropical getaway location in Kophiekon.
The river that flows into Aelin City and separates Northford and Eastley. It passes through Aeternia's Glade pool and then continues to separate Southerton and Westaine before passing out of the city south to the Evsolic Ocean.
An extremely hot island nation in the Tetrolian Sea that belongs to the continent of Barteid. Citizens are known as Iytzphoish.
Plural jalu. An Ephillion creature similar to a dog. A climatically adaptive but domesticated mammal that is fully dependent on its owner.
A herb most commonly found in Pedlwers and used in chars. Has a soft, powdery, delicate, sweet and woodsy scent.
An aromatic herb native to Doluround. Commonly used as a tea flavour.
Plural jawgries. An Ephillion creature similar to a crocodile or alligator.
A tourist trap town in Kophiekon.
The Barteidian Jiel is the official currency of Barteid. It is subdivided into stens. The currency symbol is J for example: J20.00. In Barteid only physical currency is used.
Plural jillies. An Ephillion creature similar to a donkey. Quite rare.
The tactician on an aerikx team. The only player not to carry a styknet.
A plant that has flowers that look like faces.
A colloquial name for journalistic photographers (paparazzi).
In Aelin City, this is the official work place of the Magistrates. It facilitates all court proceedings as well as having offices and meeting spaces.
The first two decades of an Guardian's ranked life in which they learn and train.
In Aelin this refers to a designated quarter of the country that is administered and governed by either North, East, South or West Guardians.
A noun. Related to a flair only those with level 5 vitalita have, this refers to the impression left by a Striker that gives indication of the relationship shared. Examples include tseks and eqkuoses.
A verb. The process of leaving a bonding impression, either the first time to establish the bond or as part of an activity to reaffirm it.
A noun. Bonding. The establishment of a relationship or link. Examples include tseks and eqkuoses.
The capital city of Schmuu.
[In some ways related to razingles. Easy to spread.]
The larger and furthest away of Ephillion's two moons.
A continent south-east of Ephasia, consisting of; Kophiekon, Tetakon.
A symbol-based writing system developed and used on the continent of Kahpheen.
A country situated on the west coast of Ephasia. Citizens are known as Kaplycians.
A goalkeeper in aerikx. Have a shorter styknet than the other players.
Plural keetajies. A wild mammal. An Ephillion creature similar to a combination of cheetah and monkey.
An extremely cold continent and country to the north-west of Ephasia. Consists of a collection of cold arctic-style islands. Renowned for mountain tribes that have penis piercings. Citizens are known as Kenkuldish.
The title of the Aelin suzerain heading up the Guardian division of Diplomats.
Plural kezen. An Ephillion creature similar to a cat. Fully domesticated mammal. They have sought after patterns, colourings and characteristics. They have long tails with a flick of fur at the end like a lion.
One of the Striker profession specialties. Also known as infanteers. Generally used up front as a show of physical force in the front lines of a battle. Typically known for their brute strength, they are particularly useful for breaking enemy lines, being bodyguards and leading the way for other Strikers into hostile situations.
An Aelish Guardian family term. Refers to the bond that forms between family members regardless of how close the relation is.
A town in Aelin that is relatively close to Aelin City.
The capital of Tolpeic.
A plant with white, fluffy and puffy flowers.
A drug generally consumed in tablet form. It has a noticeable metallic taste and causes euphoria, confusion and loss of inhibitions.
A country on the continent of Kahpheen ruled over by a monarchy. Renowned for producing the best coffee in the world. Citizens are known as Kophiekonese.
Plural krunaja. An Ephillion creature similar to a spider.
A town in Tolpeic known for its superior sword arts dojo.
A courtyard used for executions and other public/semi-public events in the Shadow Stronghold.
Plural kwizi. An Ephillion fish similar to a cod.
Refers to the basic (improved learning), intermediate (speed learning) and advanced (cognitive intuition) skills that can be attained with intellica. The other is the Memory Path.
Refers to the basic (improved learning), intermediate (speed learning) and advanced (physical intuition) skills that can be attained with physica. The other is the Boost Path.
Serious medical condition. Curable. []
A very large body of water on the continent of Ephasia. It is bordered by Aelin, Wynikers, Doluround, Kaplyce and Tsufawi.
A song produced by aetris that only velures can hear. It depicts the human soul that the aetri wishes the velure to collect. It can also be referred to by the aetri's name, for example Aeternia's Lament.
The capital of Doluround.
The title of the Healer suzerain heading up the Healer division of Clavigers.
The title of the Healer suzerain heading up the Healer division of Chemists.
The title of the overall Healer suzerain. This role has the power of veto over the other Healer suzerain.
An individual who a Healer suzerain mentors to either take over their position when the time for them to step down comes, or for them to move on and fulfil a similar leadership position elsewhere.
The title of the Healer suzerain heading up the Healer division of Psychiatrist.
The title of the Healer suzerain heading up the Healer division of Researcher.
When referring to Aelin Strikers, this is a tsek-farh to a Follower or Ally.
One of the pathways that can be chosen and learnt for users of intellica. Refers to the basic (improved learning), intermediate (speed learning) and advanced (cognitive intuition) skills that can be attained with intellica. The other is the Memory Path.
The capital city of Tsufawi.
Noun. When an Aelish Striker reaches a certain level of notoriety among their rank, a particular name might surface and be used by other Strikers. When that name is recognised by the Warlord and put onto a plaque in Wyaxia it becomes a Legend. The name is usually related to the Striker's personality or capabilities in some way. Also known as a ryxilh.
Plural libacrosies. A small smart bird often kept as a pet.
A citrus fruit native to Ephillion.
A twist which causes aelinuans to have an accelerated healing rate, however there is no threshold, so their body will continue to drain aeryn if healing is still required even until they are drained dry and die.
Plural is linji. A large wild feline, tan in colour. Males have manes.
A very rare and expensive flowering plant.
The skill that velures use in order to locate and capture a human soul.
The capital city of Doufrill. A port known for its market.
A group of tropical islands in the continent of Barteid that are ruled over by a royal family. Citizens are known as Luvazgosians.
Serious medical condition. []
Refers to the basic (improved recall), intermediate (basic memory palace) and advanced (mindscape) skills that can be attained with intellica. The other is the Learning Path.
Consciousness that draws together and unites the essence and body of an aelinuan.
A Guardian division responsible for the Aelin legal system.
One of the Aelin ranks. They are the primary workforce of Aelin. They fulfil roles and needs in a variety of areas and industries, including supporting the other ranks. The majority of Makers are in Pairs, with a lesser number being Solos.
The cylindrical tower in Aelin City that has the Adomaven, the office of the Adomarains, at the top. In addition to being the workspace of the Maker suzerain it also houses rooms of varying sizes that can be booked and used by Makers for whatever purpose they might need, for example to plan a new venture. The tower is surrounded by the hedrinth and its namrees.
A personalised necklace and pendant given upon request to a fortitude core Guardian for them to gift to a lover as a sign of love and commitment.
The title used by the four Jurisdictional Guardian suzerain.
Generally used to describe someone large or muscular, who is sturdy, has stronger movement, and a deep voice.
An Aelish Guardian family term. Refers to the lover of an individual’s advocate during the individual’s juniority.
A tree with black wood, often used for the creation of instruments such as pianos.
A plant commonly used by the Tharophians as a herb to clear sinuses.
The title of the Aelin suzerain heading up the Guardian division of Regulators.
One of the pathways that can be chosen and learnt for users of intellica. Refers to the basic (improved recall), intermediate (basic memory palace) and advanced (mindscape) skills that can be attained with intellica. The other available pathway is the Learning Path.
An Aelish Guardian family term. A collective term for an individual's advocate and matrilace / statrilace.
A golden sandy-coloured igneous rock, often used as a building material.
A small hamlet in Aelin situated between Pherlex and Niddletaun.
A millennium new year's eve, typically marked with large-scale celebrations.
One of the Three Locks, also known as a Harmony Key. Often referred to as love at first sight, it is a one-sided match that is all about what is right for the individual at that time. If this match is ignored then it can fade on its own, at which time as long as the bearer is still open to the idea of another they could conceivably meet their next match. The eyes of each party have to meet for it to take effect.
The Aelin City office which serves as a base for Diplomats.
In Aelin, due to their close proximity to Strikers and their Legends, Souths can find themselves given a playful and informal alternative that is closer to a nickname. This is known as a Moniker and is usually based around a characteristic of the individual, such as an emotion or driving force of their personality.
This occurs when a single soul is split into two aelinuans by an aetri prior to birth.
The title used by one of the Maker suzerain Pair.
An Aelish Maker term that describes the state of mourning following dissoair.
A town in Pedlwers known for its game stew and high crime rate.
A memory box issued to Aelin Makers in order to store bracelets and insignia.
A city in Schmuu.
This refers to oagany trees that Makers plant as part of devaming a new Pair or Solo. The tree represents the Pair or Solo and will exist until they are dissolved. The Maker(s) will decorate and tend to their namree throughout their time under that pairame or solome.
This refers to young Aelinites, under the age of eighty, who are still maturing and have not yet chosen a rank.
Officially known as Wariyla Isle, this is an island within Aelin City where Newly-Reborns live, mature and are educated prior to being ranked.
A serious medical condition that affects almost 15% of the population.
Noun. Plural nilxs. The general term for a Striker duel.
Noun. Plural nilx-klahs. A casual Striker duel.
Noun. Plural nilx-sihns. A Striker duel with a specific condition, such as only using weapons or an abilita.
Noun. Plural nilx-zravs. A Striker challenge duel, which is completed to a conclusive end as decided by the participants (e.g. to the death). Used as a way to settle disputes, such as ekrosation.
A city in Aelin that is not far from Aelin City and is situated to its west.
A breed of jalu designed for climbing. They have a prehensile tail.
Verb. The process by which a velure prepares a human soul for collection and presentation to an aetri.
A card issued to citizens and visitors of Aelin which is linked to that aelinuan via their nomnature and allows them to perform certain actions, such as access their finances, control access to their residence or place of business, etc. Citizen and visitor nomnacards are different both in terms of appearance (the citizen version is black and has their emblem on it, while the visitor version is white and has the flag motif on it) and functionality.
A unique identifier for an essence. An aelinuan's name is the spoken representation of their nomnature. This is granted at birth and can never change.
A twist which causes an aelinuan not to have their bodily stores replenished by eating.
The capital city of Impeti.
One of the four divisions of Jurisdictional/District Guardians.
The northern district of Aelin City.
The Kahpheenese Note is the official currency of Kahpheen. It is subdivided into beines. The currency symbol is N for example: N25.00. In Kahpheen only physical currency is used.
Noun. A Striker term, colloquially known as Training.
Noun. Plural nouk-tryxs. A Striker term, colloquially known as a Teacher.
Noun. Plural nouk-tihzs. A Striker term, colloquially known as a Student. Used for any official student under a Teacher of any age post cadet years.
Noun. Plural nouk-tzyks. A Striker term, colloquially known as a Cadet. Used for a young in-training Striker doing their basic training under another Striker.
The capital city of Nukerpose.
A country in the continent of Ephasia. Known for its nudist beaches and silk industry. Citizens are known as Nukerposish.
In terms of Aelin, a Celestial who is unable to attain syspa and cannot perform velurea that last more than two years at a time.
A very complicated maths-heavy card game.
A town in Aelin. A medical centre was built there in 5108 from proceeds selling Aurelius' old underwear.
A plant with light orange flowers.
The duty of keeping aelinuans and their Earthly activities hidden from humans.
A small chest-high tree whose leaves can be very colourful. This tree was specifically bred for namrees in the Hedrinth of Aelin City.
The capital city of Kaplyce.
In Aelin, refers to a High Striker who works directly under the suzerain in the hierarchy in a specific and specialised post. They have a permanent squad that specifically supports them in their role and they do not do missions in the traditional sense. Includes posts such as the Aeval Officer, Training Officer and the Logistics and Operations Officer.
A sexually transmitted infection that can be painful but is not deadly.
A fruit tree.
Plural oniqs. A native Ephillion creature similar to a pig. Used as livestock.
A town on a cliff edge in Impeti. Known for its citizens combining nature with their civilisation and for having several green lakes.
The Ephillion equivalent of opium.
The Oracle is the chosen individual who represents Aeternia's will and that of her daughter aetris and is able to commune with them. In being the Oracle, the individual also becomes the Blue Eminence and leader of Aelianity.
An Aelish Celestial Colour division that forms the leadership of the Aelin government.
In Aelin City, this refers to the base of Orange Celestials and is situated in the Quarter.
Plural orciks. An Ephillion creature similar to a scorpion.
This refers to Maker Pairs who work on Earth.
Plural osrennstars. A variation of shellfish known for its expense in restaurants.
The composition of an Aelinuan that comprises of; body, essence, mind.
Medical condition. Causes a [temporary?] change in colourings.
A Maker who has been teamed up with another Maker in both life and work. There are two kinds, a True Pair and a Suited Pair.
The names given to a Pair by the Adomarains when they are devamed.
A root vegetable.
An Aelish Guardian family term. Refers to an advocate with whom a dependant is close.
An Aelish port town situated on Lake Remarkable.
A Doluroundian port town situated on Lake Remarkable.
Plural peafowls. An Ephillion creature similar to peacocks (m) and peahens (f).
A country on the continent of Barteid. It has a strong focus on trade and sports. They are common winners of the Aerikx World Cup. Citizens are known as Pedlwersians.
An Aelish rank, Peers are a group consisting of a small set number of individuals who can be elevated from any of the other ranks. They act as a governing/supervisory body overseeing the activities of other ranks and their suzerain as well as deciding the direction of the country as a whole. They are the body deciding Aelin's desired status and attitude in relation to other countries and the direction and disposition of the military.
An Aelish city known for its fashion focus. There is a type of formal shoe named after it. Kez competitions and festivals are also often held there.
Plural phaesi. An Ephillion creature similar to a pheasant.
An Aelish coastal town known for its port and fisheries.
A town in Aelin that is relatively close to Aelin City. It has its own small train station but the trains are fairly infrequent.
Plural phinarks. An Ephillion creature similar to a dolphin.
Plural phlace. An Ephillion creature similar to a sparrow.
An area of the Aelin City Barracks devoted to displaying available missions and tally jobs that Strikers can pick up and accept.
Plural pikrews. A native Ephillion creature much like a mouse.
Plural piveodae. A domesticated bird, similar to a dove, that is gold and brown and has blue eyes.
A type of expensive wool.
A type of goat used for expensive wool production.
Plural polilli. A domesticated mammal, similar to a rabbit. They have long ears and a rabbit tail and back legs, but the rest of the body and face is more feline. Generally sandy or golden in colour.
The title used by the Aelin suzerain heading up the Striker division of Shadows.
The title of the Aelin suzerain heading up the Guardian division of Magistrates.
Commonly abbreviated to PAB, this is the body entrusted with maintaining control and oversight of the legitimate practice of the occupation of Blues, as well as overseeing their activities and representing their interests.
Commonly abbreviated to PAG, this is the body entrusted with maintaining control and oversight of the legitimate practice of the occupation of Greens, as well as overseeing their activities and representing their interests.
Commonly abbreviated to PAI, this is the body entrusted with maintaining control and oversight of the legitimate practice of the occupation of Indigos, as well as overseeing their activities and representing their interests.
Commonly abbreviated to PAO, this is the body entrusted with maintaining control and oversight of the legitimate practice of the occupation of Oranges, as well as overseeing their activities and representing their interests.
Commonly abbreviated to PAR, this is the body entrusted with maintaining control and oversight of the legitimate practice of the occupation of Reds, as well as overseeing their activities and representing their interests.
Commonly abbreviated to PAV, this is the body entrusted with maintaining control and oversight of the legitimate practice of the occupation of Violets, as well as overseeing their activities and representing their interests.
Commonly abbreviated to PAY, this is the body entrusted with maintaining control and oversight of the legitimate practice of the occupation of Yellows, as well as overseeing their activities and representing their interests.
An old Guardian tradition in Aelin that is less common than it used to be, this refers to the practice of two advocates promising their dependants to each other with the aim of them falling in love and eventually bonding. It is predominantly followed by discipline cores.
When referring to Guardians, protocol is the tradition core's coping mechanism. In order to deal with stress they adhere strictly to a personal protocol which is usually a combination of personal rulesets and localised conventions, rules and codes of conduct.
This is an Aelish term also colloquially known as the Striker Four. It refers to the four aspects of life that help reinforce and condition a Striker. Each Striker has a differing focus on these aspects and that is where reference to their prykiv order comes from; the common phrase being, "Sex, Sleep, Food, Fight. Not necessarily in that order."
A type of violet metal.
A section of the Aelin City Infirmary dedicated to Psychiatrists.
A building in the Aelin City Healer Campus dedicated to Psychiatrists.
In Aelin, a division of Healers who specialises in the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders.
The colloquial name for the period prior to velurea in which a velure's body will expel foreign matter such as food and drink. It generally lasts for up to three days.
Plural puroi. A native Ephillion creature similar to a sheep.
Plural qiuxes. A wild fish, similar to salmon.
In Aelin City this refers to a collection of buildings near to Aelin City Park that serve as the Celestials places of business. There are buildings associated with each of the Colours as well as some collective locations, such as the Rainbow Lacuna.
A serious medical condition. It has a negative effect on vecrucia and is easy to spread.
A city in Tsufawi.
A twist which causes an aelinuan to have memory blocks on certain random facts or memories; for example, someone might not remember that two people are related or that they do a certain task.
The religious term for an aelinuan being released from Aeternia's waters.
An Aelish Celestial Colour division specialising in logistics, procurement, trade and commerce.
The base of Red Celestials in Aelin City, it is situated in the Quarter.
The uniform all Celestials wear to perform velurea. It consists of a mask with an intricate design in several different shades of blue, a cotton shirt and trousers in a darker shade of blue, a full length cloak with a hood, plain black shoes and a black pair of gloves.
In Aelin, a Guardian division responsible for media policies, infrastructure and regulations for TV, radio, internet and phone services.
The building in Aelin City that serves as a base for Regulators. Consists of the Highrise, Distribution Centre and Infrastructure Warehouses.
A building in the Aelin City Healer Campus dedicated to long-term psychiatric patient care.
An Aelish Guardian family term. The base level for a kinlace, a relative who has no greater role within the family in relation to the person.
A namree ceremony for mourning a Pair following a death.
A rebirth condition affecting aelinuans with the VV or HH aeryn groups. Sufferers can die almost immediately after birth and are extremely unlikely to survive to maturity. There is currently no cure or adequate treatment.
Plural rentins. A pretty songbird.
A section of the Aelin City Infirmary dedicated to Researchers.
In Aelin, a division of Healers specialising in basic and applied research. Their purpose is to document, discover, interpret and develop methods and systems for the advancement of aelinuan medical knowledge.
In Aelin this refers to a Striker chosen by the Warlord to temporarily step in if he is unable to perform his duty, for example if he is killed in action.
A collection of residence buildings that house residents of Aelin City. Each rank has their own residence block.
A twist which causes an aelinuan to be unable to draw in aeryn while in the rest state, but their bodies sometimes think they can. Medication and abilities can alleviate this.
A romantic lake not far from Aelin City.
The residual form of an aelinuan soul after death which manifests on the aetri from which they were born. A ribbon will only exist for as long as someone remembers the individual that the soul belonged to.
An Aelish word used instead of a title, e.g. Rihrae Merrick, or just on its own, e.g. rihrae. It is most often used by tradition core Guardians. It gives a very strong indicator of politeness and respect, also used to convey a great sense of gratitude.
A type of black metal that's durable and slightly flexible. Aelin uses it for nomnacards.
The capital city of Tetakon.
Noun. Plural rvlyn-reis. The Aelin Striker term for the Claimed lover of a Striker suzerain.
A country in the continent of Barteid ruled over by warlords and known for its dangerous jungles. Citizens are known as Rynfristlandian.
The name of the attacking players in aerikx. A minimum of two are required for a team.
Noun. Plural ryxilhs. When an Aelish Striker reaches a certain level of notoriety amongst their rank, a particular name might surface and be used by other Strikers. When that name is recognised by the Warlord and put onto a plaque in Wyaxia it becomes a ryxilh. The name is usually related to the Striker's personality or capabilities in some way. Also known as a Legend.
An Aelish town in a resort-focussed area.
A type of orange metal.
Plural radraneos. An orange bird.
A city in Tetakon known for producing a famous brandy.
A heptagonal glass house situated in the centre of the Quarter. It acts as the meeting place for the Eminences and is considered a neutral ground. It is also used as an event space in circumstances agreed by the Eminences.
A popular Doluroundian pastry. Also used as a pet name.
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A breed of jalu designed for the desert. They have long eyelashes and wide paws.
A country in the continent of Ephasia known for its love of smoothies. Citizens are known as Schmuuish.
In Aelin this refers to a Striker suzerain or High's second in command. Also known as a tsek-fihd.
An Aelish term referring to active largely out of the office Guardians.
When referring to Aelin Shadows, this is a Stronghold role similar in nature to the greeters in the Barracks. It is a permanent position in which a Shadow mans the vestibule and intercepts non-Shadow visitors. In special circumstances they can escort visitors to the Shadow they wish to see, but for security and safety purposes it is rarely done.
Locations across Aelin that contain facilities for emergency services, such as paramedics and the fire service.
A function that allows aelinuans to make their bodies incorporeal. Used by velures on velurea due to the lack of aerya on Earth.
The Striker Guaranteed Income Payment policy. If a Striker is medically signed off as injured in the course of duty and are unable to work, they become eligible for SGIP, which is a regular compensatory allowance paid during that period.
A Striker division for covert and black operations.
An embodia type based around an aelinuan's essence. Examples of use include heightening or lowering aspects or effects of an individual's presence or aura, or for various degrees of shielding or vaulting memories.
A Maker without a Pair who works alone. Like all Makers they do not cope well alone in general life and need an equivalent to a Pair, therefore a lover becomes necessary for them.
An embodia type based around the aelinuan body and physical state. Examples of use include altering aspects or capabilities of the body, and increased healing rates.
A breed of jalu. They have poor eyesight but very good hearing and a capability for sonar. They have been aesthetically compared in terms of some features to a bat.
One of the four divisions of Jurisdictional/District Guardians.
When referring to Aelin Healers, this refers to the departments dedicated to specific medical areas a Healer can train and then work within. Examples of these include aerynology, anaesthesiology, radiology, rebornology, toxicology and surgery.
When referring to Aelin Healers, this is a Healer who has qualified and works in a specialist department, such as neurology. A non-specialist Healer who does not work in a division is a clinician.
A group of Strikers selected to perform a specific mission. Overseen by a squad leader and is disbanded once the mission has been completed.
A breed of jalu designed for running, a large lunged sprinter.
A burly breed of jalu. They are bigger and stronger than other breeds.
An Aelish Guardian family term. Refers to an advocate's lover who is not the matrilace but has become close enough to fulfil a similar role.
The Barteidian Sten is a subunit of currency used in Barteid. One hundred stens are equivalent to a single jiel.
An Aelish Guardian family term. Refers to a Guardian's lover's dependant if they are not their fililace.
One of the five ranks of Aelin. A soldier who protects Aelin and its citizens. As a rank they are a highly organised force primarily intended for warfare. The main task of Strikers is as defence of Aelin and its interests against external threats, be that land, air or sea.
Plural is stritch. A wild bird, similar to an ostrich. Large, fast, flightless.
In Aelin City, the work place of Shadows.
Plural is sturls. A wild mammal, similar to a bear.
A double-ended stick with a lacrosse-style net on one end and a paddle on the other that is used in aerikx.
A Maker Pair with a compatibility of less than one hundred percent.
The title of one of the Maker suzerain Pair.
The home of the Adomarains. A two-storey cottage situated in an open space in the residential block surrounded by gardens and a white picket fence.
A southerly Aelin island known for its extremely high expense, posh hotels and spa retreats.
A settlement in Schmuu.
The title of the Aelin suzerain heading up the Guardian division of Facilitators.
The highest attainable title for any rank in Aelin. These individuals are responsible for managing a rank or division.
The swatcher is an aerikx player responsible for the initial scrimmage and whose main focus is keeping their team's possession of the ball. They are allowed to score, but in general tend to be very good at getting the ball rather than scoring.
Plural swerons. Medium-sized waterfowl. Babies are called swerling.
A flair that allows aelinuans to achieve a noncorporeal state where they are essentially just a soul connected to their compacted aeryn. This causes them to use aeryn at a very slow rate and is used for velurea.
A valley in Aelin known for its vineyards and wineries.
The name given to a Solo by the Adomarains when they are devamed.
A town in the tourist friendly area of Tolpeic known for its skiing.
A type of silver coloured ore.
A twist that causes an aelinuan to be unable to fall unconscious or sleep.
Plural snuscs. An Ephillion creature similar to a snail.
A dramatic and passionate partner dance style performed with wings. The entire dance is performed on the ground only.
Plural sojbies. An Ephillion creature similar to a snake. Most variations consume insects and grass and are harmless except for one that secretes a powerful hallucinogen.
A Blue Hue in Aelin who informs notable parties of an aelinuan's passing and their being commended to Aeternia. These aelinuans must have the flair for being able to read the ribbons left behind on the aetris.
The southern district of Aelin City.
The Aelin City office of Financiers and the managerial and organisational base of the Bank of Aelin.
In Aelin this refers to a variety of jobs that are submitted by other ranks for Strikers to take up on behalf of the general public; for example, heavy lifting, construction, bodyguarding, bounty hunting, etc. These jobs essentially provide funding to the Aelin military. There is a requirement for each Striker to complete jobs that equate to a certain number of tally points each month.
Plural taligales. Largely regarded as the best singing bird.
A plant that has flowers in spring. Has blue, red and yellow variations.
The Tolpeician Tallow is the official currency of Tolpeic. The currency symbol is T for example: T25.00. In Tolpeic their currency is only used externally with other countries.
In Aelin this refers to a variety of jobs that are submitted by other ranks for Strikers to take up on behalf of the general public; for example, heavy lifting, construction, bodyguarding, bounty hunting, etc. These jobs essentially provide funding to the Aelin military. There is a requirement for each Striker to complete jobs that equate to a certain number of tally points each month.
A juicy moreish fruit from Luvazgo. Its delicious flavour lingers for a long time.
Plural tarrellas. A native Ephillion creature much like a squirrel.
A flair. The fated ideal companion that every aelinuan with level five uniqua is born with.
Aelinuans with level five uniqua instinctively know the status of their True Pair when asked the question "where is your True Pair".
In Aelin, every Maker who has not yet met their True Pair and whose answer to the True Question indicates that their meeting is still possible, is given usage of the letterbox in the spiral hallway of the Makuary. The truspond is a powerful aperio used to collect letters to be given to the Maker's True Pair when they finally meet.
Noun. An Aelish Striker term. The colloquial name for a zika-syo. A person known to be under a specific Striker's protection due to the presence of their zika.
Noun. Plural tseks. An Aelish Striker term, it refers to the Striker impression between Leaders/tsek-farhs and their Followers/tsek-fons. A Striker can only ever be either a tsek-farh or a tsek-fon. The impressions can be collectively referred to as tseks.
Noun. Plural tsek-farhs. An Aelish Striker term for a true leader; the Striker that a subordinate (their tsek-fon) was inspired to follow. Colloquially known as a Leader.
Noun. Plural tsek-fihds. An Aelish Striker term for a tsek-farh's second-in-command. Colloquially known as a Second.
Noun. Plural tsek-fon. An Aelish Striker term for a true subordinate; a Striker who was inspired to follow a particular leader (their tsek-farh). Colloquially known as a Follower.
Verb. An Aelish Striker term for the process of a Leader and Follower forming a bond, either for the first time the bond is established or as part of an activity to reaffirm it.
Noun. An Aelish Striker term for the establishment of a Leader and Follower impression and bond.
A country on the continent of Ephasia. Citizens are known as Tsufawese.
An unusual condition that an aelinuan can be born with. They occur as a result of an aelinuan being developed abnormally by their aetri.
A very technologically advanced city in Doluround.
Plural tzis. An Ephillion creature similar to a fly.
A twist which causes an aelinuan to have a very strong preference for a particular flavour.
The acronym used to refer to Tradition Core Members-Only Clubs. These are highly private and subtle sex clubs used by tradition core Guardians.
A country on the Kahpheen continent known for tea production, fiestas and advances in medical technology. The country is governed by a President. Citizens are known as Tetakonese.
A body of water between Kapheen and Barteid.
A country on the continent of Barteid ruled by an aristocracy. Citizens are known as Tharophians.
A lily only grown in Tharoph.
The capital city of Tharoph.
The three different kinds of aetri-driven matches. These matches are colloquially called locks and represent predetermined connections between two or more aelinuans. The one who initiates these matches is the originator and known as the lock and the recipient of the match is considered the key. The three matches are mind, body and essence.
A very complicated maths-heavy board game. The game is so difficult that it is considered notable if one can understand the rules let alone be able to play.
The training courtyard in the Aelin City Barracks.
A continent north of Ephasia that only allows outsiders into a small area for the purposes of research. Citizens are known as Tolpeicians.
A tool issued to sentinels, it consists of a carabiner holding stones with specific utility aperio on short chains. Each torindle is keyed to the sentinel it belongs to.
Introduced in 5118, a synthetic black wristband issued to Healers that is programmed to respond only to the owner's nomnature. It has a small interactable screen for displaying information. It keeps a record of hours a Healer has worked and warns them when a limit is approaching, and also acts as a means of summoning a Healer when they are on call.
One of the pathways that can be chosen and learnt for users of vitalita. Refers to the basic (improved learning), intermediate (speed learning) and advanced (physical intuition) skills that can be attained with vitalita. The other is the Boost Path.
A city in Aelin with a large train station and used as a transport link. In the west jurisdiction.
A body of water between Kahpheen and Ephasia.
For Makers, this is their half of their True Pair's pairame.
Noun. Plural tsek-fel. An Aelin Striker term for a Striker who aligns themselves with a Leader (their tsek-farh). Colloquially known as an Ally. A less intense relationship than a tsek-fon.
A town in Aelin.
A type of strong metal often used as a building material.
An Aelish Guardian family term. Refers to an advocate or matrilace's brother. Also a term used in families formed via famification.
A group of Aelin Strikers who are overseen by a High for administrative purposes. The High monitors their unit for behaviour, workload including tally counts and diligence with training.
Refers to rooms in the Aelin City Barracks dedicated to a unit and their activities. They have lockers for all unit members and act as a communal space for that particular unit; what this space is used for varies with unit preference.
The residence building in Aelin City that is home to the Peers.
The Aelin City building holding the meeting place and offices of the Peers.
A type of magic that comes from one of the five vecrucia within an aelinuan's body. There are four subtypes; vixeus, xirradiq, aperion and eltalymia. When an aelinuan's reserve of uniqua gets low the user is no longer able to make use of any of the four types they possess.
A system of symbols that is used worldwide to communicate medical information. Used specifically on medical tags to alert people of preexisting medical conditions.
A type of yellow metal.
Plural upalleani. A small, yellow songbird.
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An Aelish ceremony that Celestials go through after their one year apprenticeship, on January 11th. During the ceremony they are cleansed in Aeternia's golden water, which soon triggers the Lament if the individual has the velurea flair.
A medical condition. Affects the vecrucia, rendering them inaccessible until recovery. Can catch it indefinitely.
A chamber that forms a part of an aelinuan's body and which can contain a certain amount of aeryn dedicated to a particular purpose. There are five: abilita, embodia, intellica, uniqua and vitalita. Aelinuans can have differing levels of each, measured from one to five, with some having more potency than others.
A term to describe overuse of vecrucia without adequate recovery. Can cause health problems if intense and/or prolonged.
The organ in the aelinuan body that contains the five vecrucia chambers.
The Doluroundian Ephasian Vee is the official currency of Doluround. A zee is subdivided into vii. The currency symbol is V for example: V23.00.
An aelinuan who actively performs velurea. This title is lost when the velure experiences their alteveck axis and can no longer hear the Lament.
When a fully mature aelinuan with this flair comes into contact with an aetri's waters they will begin to hear the Lament. They will then be compelled by their aetri to undertake regular visits to Earth in order to collect specially selected souls for that aetri to use in order to create a new aelinuan.
Makers who have a venture or profession based on Ephillion.
A small island nation south of Aelin. The capital city is Glenset.
Plural vichnids. A giant spider snake that makes webs and secretes a poison involving a mind controlling hallucinogen.
The Doluroundian Ephasian Vii is a subunit of currency used in Doluround. One hundred vii are equivalent to a single vee.
A special vial used prior to velurea that holds the copy of a human's essence in order to bring it to an aetri to be checked for its viability for possible rebirth.
An Aelish Celestial Colour division that specialises in entertainment.
In Aelin City, the base of Celestial Violets which is situated in the Quarter.
One of the Striker profession specialties. Also known as artillereers. More of a second line of offensive, they tend to form the tactics for the Strikers around them in the midst of battle. They typically have a secondary skill they rely upon as well as physical strength (e.g. weapon, abilita, etc.).
A physical extension type of magic that comes from one of the five vecrucia that are within an aelinuan's body. All aelinuans have a base foundational level of vitalita, which is grouped into six types, and these are set at particular starting levels at rebirth. Depending on an individual aelinuan's vitalita level, they may be able to gain additional capabilities.
Noun. The instinctive rest period velures take following velurea, which is both to recuperate their body and mind, but also to properly process the time that they have spent in syspa. The amount of time vivaera lasts roughly corresponds with the velure's years in terms of days, for example a six year velure would experience six days of vivaera.
A gold plant with little red flowers.
A uniqua type in which users must perform the uniqua by gesture, voice or the written word.
Noun. Plural vlik-reis. An Aelish Striker term for lovers left behind after a Striker dies. A Striker’s widow.
Plural voaun. An Ephillion creature similar to a horse. A domesticated mammal.
The defending players in aerikx. A minimum of two are required for a team.
A city in Pedlwers.
Plural wabei. An Ephillion creature similar to a cow. Domesticated livestock mammal. Used for meat and dairy.
Plural wanoons. An Ephillion creature similar to a wolf, but larger and angrier.
A term that describes a magical implementation used to protect a location.
A Guardian division that has two primary responsibilities. The first is for the supervision, safety, and security of prisoners in secure custody. The second is as a tactical unit for de-escalating and handling high-risk situations such as violent confrontations with criminals and riot control; they can be deployed by Enforcers for support in dangerous situations, for example during raids.
The river that flows into Aelin City and separates Westaine and Northford. It passes through Aeternia's Glade pool and then continues to separate Eastley and Southerton before passing out of the city south to the Evsolic Ocean.
Colloquially known as the Newly-Reborn island. An island within Aelin City where Newly-Reborns live, mature and are educated prior to being ranked.
A building on Aelin City's Wariyla Isle used by Healers dealing with Newly-Reborn medical care.
One of the four divisions of Jurisdictional/District Guardians.
The title of Aelin's Striker Suzerain.
A series of seminars hosted in Westaine in which Guardians with a tradition core are given information about common protocols, including the dating protocol and the Tradition Core Members-Only Clubs (TCMOC).
The western district of Aelin City.
The crystal grabbing member of an aerikx team. Every player other than the kedaers and jilkaers have a life crystal, which indicates whether they are in or out of play. Losing their crystal causes players to be taken out of the game, but by scoring a goal and sacrificing the point a team can 'buy' a player back again by retrieving a life crystal for them. The whivaer's primary job is to attempt to steal crystals from the opposing team.
A sport created accidentally by Taurinius, who also holds the record. It was originally designed as a training exercise and involves an individual diving from a great height and then waiting until as late as possible to summon their wings in order to save themselves from being demolished on the ground. 92.8% chance of injury. 71.3% chance of serious injury. 39.7% chance of death.
A twist which causes an aelinuan to be unable to inherently speak Aelinua and instead retain the language they knew when they were human.
Noun. Plural wyiq-fel. An Aelish Striker term for a Striker who aligns themselves with a Leader (their tsek-farh). Colloquially known as an Ally. A less intense relationship than a tsek-fon and without the tsek or bonding activity.
The gathering courtyard in the Barracks. It is used for ceremonies and the walls hold all of the plaques containing current and previous ryxilhs.
A country on the continent of Ephasia. Known for cotton exports and fabrics (salveteen and salinet). Citizens are known as Wynikrsians.
An aerial martial art used by aerial combat specialists. Invented in Aelin by Taurinius. The name is a Striker term meaning "aerial combat".
The Aelish Ephasian Xae is a unit of currency used in Aelin. The currency symbol is X for example: X23.00.
Plural xilni. An Ephillion creature similar to a hawk.
A uniqua type in which the aelinuan's senses can be affected and additional skills based on those senses can be achieved and used.
One of the Striker profession types. Also known as utiliteers. Act as support to other Strikers or ranks. They are generally jack-of-all-trades who have varied skills and expertise and can therefore pick up a lot of different types of missions. They are usually trained in first aid.
One of the Striker profession specialities specific to Shadows. Act as support to other Shadows. Often fulfills a role similar to a fixer, solving problems for other Shadows and supporting them through difficult situations. Also involved in information warfare.
A town in Pedlwers known for the sex festival it holds in the autumn.
A coastal town in Aelin situated to the east of Aelin City.
An Aelish Celestial Colour division responsible for education and further learning.
In Aelin City, the base of Yellow Celestials which is situated in the Quarter.
Noun. An Aelish Striker term for the jwiixz used in a Striker to Striker relationship. A yiiv is an indication that the two Strikers are lovers. Unlike some jwiixz a yiiv does not have any particular emotion or message conveyed along with it, it is a simple declaration of their nomnature on their lover's body.
Noun. Plural yiiv-koas. An Aelish Striker term for one of the lovers in a yiivated relationship between two Strikers.
Noun. Plural yiiv-leas. An Aelish Striker term for the couple involved in a Striker to Striker yiivated relationship.
Verb. An Aelish Striker term for the process of a Striker creating the yiiv jwiixz on their Striker lover. It is essentially the process of becoming lovers, either the first time to establish the bond or as part of an activity to reaffirm it.
Noun. An Aelish Striker term for the establishment of a Striker to Striker lover relationship or link.
A plant used to produce cotton.
The capital city of Iytzpho.
Plural zebbs. An Ephillion creature similar to a bee.
A type of blue metal.
The capital city of Wynikrs.
The Aelish Ephasian Zia is a subunit of currency used in Aelin. One hundred zia are equivalent to a single xae.
Noun. Plural zikas. An Aelish Striker term for the impression placed on an individual to indicate they are the Trust, and therefore under the protection, of a specific Striker. Once given, this jwiixz lasts until either it is removed, twelve months or so pass without renewal, or the Striker bestowing it dies. It can be renewed at any time.
Noun. Plural zika-syos. An Aelish Striker term for a person publicly under a Striker's protection. Also known as a Trust.
Verb. An Aelish Striker term for the process of an individual becoming a Striker's Trust, either the first time to establish the bond or to reaffirm it. The process of creating a zika involves putting a hand on the non-Striker's shoulder and saying, "You're a good friend".
Verb. An Aelish Striker term for the process of an individual becoming a Striker's Trust, either the first time to establish the bond or to reaffirm it.
The yellow dwarf star of the zonar system in which the planet Ephillion resides.
Plural zultis. A salt water fish. It has a narrow slit on its underside and no other features.
A type of indigo metal. The most expensive metal available.
A big city on the south-west coast of Wynikrs. A well known international kez show is held there annually.
A city in Tsufawi with a famous national park.
One of the Striker profession specialties. With the advent of Shadows, zykyn became a Shadow specific speciality. Their work centres around assassinations and is given to them directly by the Officers or their suzerain regardless of the mission's source. Colloquially known as assassins.
The zykyn martial art, which is used for getting a zykyn out of a tight spot. It is passed down from teacher to cadet and is not typically shown to non-zykyn. Invented in Aelin by Bayek. The name is a Striker term meaning "assassin's way".