Glossary

This glossary is for concepts, organizations, landscape names and the like. For characters, see Cast of Characters.
All pronunciations are written in American English.

A

Aki n'di ori

ah-kin-dee-oh-ree

Tribal people living on the southeastern seaboard of Seari, in the countries of Rakan, Teral and Baq. They are divided into four major tribes, which are created from numerous smaller tribes.

Aki n'di sindari

ah-kin-dee sin-dar-ee

The general term for a martial arts school in Rakan.

Amberfar

amber-far

Western Country on the coast of the Amberjacen Sea, north of Bresdri. Ruler: Sovynthrys. Capital: Kardayn. Language: Amberan.

Andeuk Peninsula

an-duke

Basically, Mackdregh.

avrikuet

av-ree-kwet

Fuzzy, yellowish fruit known for its ability to enhance the healing properties of healing brews. Grown throughout the Midem countries.

Ay a di'galay

aye-ah-dee-gahlay

Predecessor to Rakan. Was the first aki n'di ori country to fall to the Jonna Empire.

B

The Bane

n/a

Short for Jonna's Bane. Large forest spanning northern Merren and southern Oritan. Known for how closely the trees grow together and its lack of sound and sunlight.

Baojhe Temple

Bay-zhee

Religous temple in Iova.

Baq

bawk

Aki n'di ori inland country between Soline, Yohne, Teral and Jonnta. Ruler: Itakiro. Capital: La kin'di on. Language: Catak

Baths of Phyllid

phil-lid

Iovan bathing house for the commoner with coin to spare.

Bi a ki

bee-ah-key

Insult common among the aki n'di ori. Means shit stain.

bloodstone

n/a

Object of any kind used as a magickal well for bloodmages. The bloodstone stores magickal power gained from blood, which can be utilized at later dates. Depending on container, bloodstones can store a great deal of energy.

Bresdri

brez-dree

Western Country on the Amberjacen Sea, south of Amberfar. Ruler: Adorsra. Capital: Sravi. Language: Garolae.

C

Catak

cah-tahk (native) or ca-tack (Daione, Jonnese)

Language spoken by the majority of the aki n'di ori. The main language of Rakan, Teral and Baq.

Chabool

chah-bewl

Langauge of the dragons.

Ciqi

see-key

Language spoken by the Ga Iniria. It transitioned into Daione around 500 AGI.

Condioh

khahn-dee

Country north of the Sea of Condioh, on the Laooilioh Sea. Ruler: Vendioh. Captial: Jodioh. Language: Daione.

Conjurer

n/a

Conjurer is a term used for mystery artists who summon creatures from twilight. Conjurers cast spells while wielders wield spells.

Copper Water

n/a

Larger town near the Glass Volcano, in Oritan.

D

Daione

dah-ee-nay

Language spoken by the Condi.

Dark Abyss

n/a

Oath used in Seari. Also just The Abyss.

Diodan

dee-dan

Jonna Country between Mackdregh and Illena, on the Bay of Jonna. Ruler: Onthan. Capital: Embrel. Language: Jonnese/Siodame.

Dikalari

dee-kah-lah-ree

The Dragon Road. A pilgrimage route that runs past the Five Dragon Lairs. It begins in Rikondi, at the Well, runs west and around the Sea of Condioh, then down to the Crystal Waterfall and the Glass Volcano, contineus southeast to the dock that accessed Seaside, then it followed the coastline north to Hekara's Abyss. Now primarily a trade route known as the Lower Trade Route.

Drae-goun

dray-goon

Northern Plateau country west of Kyranbetht and east of Fein. The Jonna Countries refer to it as Draegoon, a play on dragon. Ruler: Myanora. Capital: Drae-mith. Language: Draegish.

E

e ada sindo

aye-ahdah-seen-dough in Catak. ee-ahdah-sin-dough, the Daione version, is more common.

Martial order created by Ivore, to right the wrongs practiced on those who could not afford justice. Ex-members are called e ada sindosina and receive a stipend from the Rakan crown for their service.

Eahione

ee-ah-hee-nay

Language spoken by the Rikondi.

Eathtran

eeth-tran

Western Country north of Grathik, south of Tranquil, east of Amberfar and West of Guaine. Ruler: Lothin. Capital: Tek. Language: Thrak.

Elthessera

el-thes-sir-rah

World created by the Earth Mother sylfaone, Aseris.

F

Fein

fayne

Northern Plateau country east of Drae-goun, west of Greenlock. Ruler: Geshanza. Capital: Feznik Call. Language: Draegish.

Firelit Trail

n/a

The main road leading to the crater of the Glass Volcano.

First Light Island

first light island

First Light Island is the only large Northern Wastes habitation and sits in the middle of the Great Lake of the First Dragons. It is considered a religious center because it plays an important part in religous myth. The Earth Mother sylfaone, Aseris, supposedly created the Northern Wastes first.

Fitiri Inn

fee-tee-ree inn

Community-centered inn in Tindrel, Merren. Owned by Lekedi.

The Five Dragons

n/a

The Five Dragons refers to Gada Kiore (Earth Mother), Kykini Cede (Flame Dragon), Lajaka (Ice Dragon), Suva (Water Dragon) and Sykava (Wind Dragon). These five dragons are the basis for numerous myths in Seari, and play an important role in pivotal historic events. Modern scholars, however, doubt the authenticity of the claims. They see the tales more as a way for those defeated in war to explain their loss, or as a way for cultures to link their heroes to a powerful being, which validates their way of life.

The Flame

n/a

Rakan marital arts style practiced by Sikode. Created by Ivore with the help of the Flame Dragon. Called Kani in Catak.

G

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gah inn-ear-ee-ah

Peoples who migrated to Seari from Yena after a volcani eruption 5120 years ago. Their descendants are the Condi and Rikondi.

Ga Iniria Lands

gah-inn-ear-ee-ah lands

Lands with large Ga Iniria descendant populations. Inlcudes Condi, Rikondi, Stelethasrien, and northern Verad.

genophyte

jen-oh-fight

Title given to those who have graduated from the Iovan Palace School with the highest honors.

Glane

glayne

River that runs through Iova.

Glass River

n/a

River in southeastern Oritan named for the Glass Volcano.

Glass Volcano

The lair of Kykini Cede, Flame Dragon of Kassak. An obsidian-rich volcano In Oritan. Also called the Black-shine Mountain, Vedellesse Sava or the Jo kade maja.

Grathik

Grah-thick

Western Country north of Nimber, south of Eathtran and Amberfar, west of Kotchyn. Ruler: Dedoran. Capital: Emvertak. Language: Teutche.

Greenlock

n/a

Northern Plateau country east of Fein, west of Tranquil. Ruler: Zolariel. Capital: Jistin. Language: Qillian.

Greyns

grey-nz

Town in northern Merren.

Guaine

gwayne

Jonna Country west of Verad, north of Kotchyn. Ruler: Terod. Capital: Tchadik. Language: Teutche.

H

Hallow's Bend

n/a

Town in Merren built up around a temple to Erenik Zantar. Is the home of the North Trade Route Regional Post.

Hearth Arts

n/a

The most commonly practiced magick whose spells have everyday uses. Practitioners can use the spells to create light, grow crops, change physical appearance (magickal makeup), and the like. Hearth healers are healers with little magickal power, but have enough ability to mend bone, heal scratches and such.

Hesante

heh-sahn-tay

Western Country north of Sondresri, south of Amberfar, east of Bresdri and west of Nimber. Ruler: Vesen. Capital: Lerykans. Language: Amberan.

Hekara's Abyss

heck-car-ah's abyss

The lair of Lajaka, Ice Dragon of Lassa. A deep canyon with two tall peaks to either side In Rakan.

Hillside

n/a

Small town where Ceten lives, southeastern Oritan.

I

Illena

ill-lay-nah

Country to the west of Merren, east of Mackdregh, on the Bay of Jonna. Ruler: Shiel. Captial: Shayd. Language: Jonnese.

Iova

eye-oh-vah

Captial of Soline. Also called the White City.

J

Javone

Jah-vohn

Capital of Merren.

Jin

ghin

Generic term for noble in Catak. Endimjin are high nobles, with far more wealth and standing than their peers.

container:box-boldtermtop]Jo kade maja[/container]

joe kah-day mah-jah

The name for the Glass Volcano in Catak.

Jonna Countries

joan-nah countries

Countries that formed the Jonna Empire. Includes Baq, Diodan, Guaine, Illena, Jonnta, Kotchyn, Mackdregh, Merren, Oritan, Rajel, Rakan, Soline, Suvan, Teral, Tonga, Vaur, southern Verad and Yohne, Some scholars believe Guaine, Kotchyn and Mackdregh should be considered Western Countries because of cultural similarities.

Jonna Empire

joan-nah empire

An empire began by the Condi ruling family, the Endion, 2500 years ago. They conquered 19 countries south of the Sea of Condioh. Jonna influence on culture, government, art and religion still lingers.

Jonnese

joan-ese

Langauge descended from Daione and the native Midem tongue Arbesque. Spoken in modern Soline, Merren, Oritan, Jonnta and Diodan.

Jonnta

joan-tah, from Daione. Citizens prefer John-tah, the Jonnese pronounciation.

Ruler: Nettle. Captial: Torrien. Language: Jonnese.

K

Kan Ivore

kahn ee-vore-ay

Popular mythic poem about Ivore, who mastered the Flame Dragon of Kassak and created the Flame and e ada sindo style of martial arts with the dragon's help.

Kan andsaito

kahn / sigh-toe

Kan is a drink that keeps people awake, saito enhances a wielder's abilities. Mystery artists often take them together.

Kathar di'omo

kath-ar-dee-ohmoe

Large trade city near Hekara's Abyss in Rakan; modern incarnation of Fe a in'di el. Headquarters of the Kla ra di'neri Caravan.

Khan Dorioalle

kahn door-ee-allah

The shrine in the center of the Glass Volcano's crater. Known for the large Flame Flower mosaic outside its door.

kick-portal

n/a

Means by which a wielder can travel from one place to another, distant place. They form doorways in twilight and transition through them. Only the most powerful mystery artists can accomplish this.

Kla ra di'neri Caravan

klah-rah-dee-nayr-ee

Caravan owned by Lekedi's family.

Kotchyn

kowtch-in in Teutche, aslo referred to as kahtch-yn in Jonnese.

Jonna country south of Guaine and north of Mackdregh. Ruler: Sevasene. Captial: Teshten. Language: Teutche.

Kyranbetht

kih-ran-betht

Northern Plateau country on the eastern seaboard, east of Drae-goun, on the Gulf of Anjra. Ruler: Lyseley. Capital: Eltetht. Language: Bethen.

L

lightarts

n/a

The Ga Iniria brought this form of magick with them when they fled Yena to Seari. It is considered light and airy in feel, and is practiced by religious types due to this.

Likeda

lee-kay-dah in Catak, but the Daione lie-kay-dah is more commonly used

Sikode's hometown. In Rakan, near Hekara's Abyss.

Lower Trade Route

n/a

A route designed by Jonna Empire engineers as a safe passage between the distant west countries and the eastern seaboard, incorporating much of the already extant Dikalari. It's continued significance in trade makes it one of the most important lasting legacies of the empire.

M

Mackdregh

mack-dreygh

Jonna Country on the Sea of Jonna, west of Illena and south of Kotchyn. Ruler: Keldan. Captial: Kerkin. Language: Teutche.

Magick

n/a

Magick is an everyday, useful tool. Practitioners are called mystery artists. For more information, see Magick on Seari.

me kesha

may-kayshah

Aki n'di ori healers who take an oath to the sylfaone Jhodi to perform healing services.

Merren

mer-rehn

Jonna Country west of Soline, east of Illena. Ruler: Cilair. Captial: Javone. Language: Jonnese.

Midem

mid-dem

Shortened form of "Middle Empire". It is a Jonna Empire term that refers to the countries and peoples they considered the center of the empire, landwise. Includes Diodan, Illena, Jonnta, Merren, Oritan, Soline and Suvan.

Mystery Artist

n/a

General term for all magick users, regardless of type of practitioner.

N

Nimber

mim-burr

Western Country north of Mackdregh, south of Grathik, east of Hesante, west of Kotchyn. Ruler: Andesrae. Capital: Ombresh. Language: Garolae.

Nine Abysses

n/a

Nine places human spirits end up in the afterlife. Also associated with the nine general types of magick. See The Nine Abysses for more info.

Northern Plateau

n/a

North of the Sea of Condioh, south of the Northern Wastes. This vast stretch of land in known for the tall cliffs that cut off the plateau from the lowland Sea of Condioh countries. Includes the countries Drae-goun, Fein, greenlock, Kyranthetht, and Tranquil.

Northern Wastes

n/a

Far northern Seari. It is known for deep cold, a limited growing season, and being the first place Aseris, the Earth Mother sylfaone, created on Elthessera. In myth, dragons originated here. The only large habitation is First Light Island.

O

Obsidian River

n/a

River that passes the Glass Volcano before it enters the Glass River.

Olien Castle

Oh-lean

Where Shiobe and Sikode were presented to Shiel and Cilair and their courts.

Oritan

oh-rih-tan

Jonna Country northwest of Merren,wouth of the Sea of Condioh. Ruler: Liofan. Captial: Avadiosha. Language: Siodame.

P

Pelletin

pell-eh-tin

Ancient captial of Yerrist. Rested at the base of the Glass Volcano.

Pellindiohal

pell-ehn-dee-all

Nearest large city to the Glass Volcano. In southeastern Oritan.

Port of Yeid

yeyd

Populous port in Illena.

Q

qua

kwah

Term used in Midem countries that means "from" in noble titles. Taken from Daione.

R

Rajel

rah-gel

Jonna Country island in the Sea of Islands, south of Illena. Ruler: Dartche. Captial: Joote. Language: Teutche.

Rakan

rah-kahn

Jonna Country on the eastern seaboard, west of the Strait of Co Jer, south of the Sea of Condioh. Ruler: Hidorin. Captial: Dodi on. Language: Catak.

Rien

ree-en

Captain of the Iovan Palace Guard, and Shiobe's ex-lover. From Soline

Risita's Bathing House

rih-zit-ah

Bathing house for the rich and influential in Iova. Owners purchase slave labor to keep costs down.

Rikondi

rih-kawn-dee

Ga Iniria Land west of Condioh, east of Stelethasrien, north of the Sea of Condioh. Ruler: Muithan. Captial: Keshkhue. Language: Eahione.

The Ruby

n/a

Iovan brothel. Because Shiobe helps Madam Iche, she gets free meals there.

S

Seari

sear-ree

Continent on which The Wellspring Dragons takes place. West of Yena, across the Strait of Co Jer.

shadowarts

n/a

Form of magick practiced by shadowartists. The feel and look of the magick is considered darker than the lightarts.

shadowfire

n/a

Most common offensive magick. Is known to kill an enemy and burn them to ash within moments.

The Shady Sword

n/a

Also called The Sword. Tavern in Iova owned by Edon. Shiobe rents a room above it.

Shalradioh

shal-raw-dee

Oritan trade city known for its White Markets, where all manner of goods, legal or illegal, can be had.

Shayd

shade

Captial of Illena.

Shendioh

shen-dee

Magickal city built on magick, and the birthplace of the Seari lightarts. In Condioh.

Sheune

shoone

Popular religious order in the Midem countries. Follows the sylfaone Ahdhe.

Shining Star

n/a

Title given to powerful Iovan Palace siojhetioh.

sh'vere

shiv-ere

Twilight creature summoned by conjurers. Looks like a large monitor lizard. Coloring dull, with red-stained horns running from nose to back of head.

Siojhetioh / pl. siojhetioxh

see-jah-tee / see-jah-teesh

General term used to denote a powerful shadowartist. Normally refers to women. A Daione term used throughout the descendants of the Jonna Empire

Solarrienne

so-lar-re-en

Large city in central Merren.

Soline

soh-lean

Midem country between Merren and Jonnta, on the Gentle Sea. Ruler: Tinera. Captial: Iova. Language: Jonnese.

Sondresri

sawn-drez-ree

Western Country south of Hesante, west of Mackdregh, on the Keldresri Sea. Ruler: Raevisri. Capital: Laemosri-Cael. Language: Garolae.

Stelethasrien

stehl-luh-thayz-ree-en

Ga Iniria Land west of Rikondi, north of the Sea of Condioh. Ruler: Jazri. Capital: Zephris. Langauge: Stelesian.

Sunnies

n/a

Sunnies are a sweet, citrusy pastry topped with honey icing. One of Shiobe's favorite foods.

Suvan

sue-van

Country north of Merren, east of Oritan, west of Yohne, south of the Sea of Condioh. Ruler: Brangene. Captial: Elegraod. Langauge: Siodame.

Sylfaone/Sylfaodolon

sil-fane/sil-fay-doe-lawn

God/gods. Can be shortened to sylf.

T

talonspire

n/a

An architectural structure favored in Condioh that tops government, educational and magickal buildings. They are elongated, tall, with a bulb near the top and pointed tip, meant to resemble a dragon's claw. The Jonna Countries have a bad habit of trying to copy the style and failing.

Teral

tehr-all

Jonna Country on the eastern seaboard, south of Rakan, on the Sea of Co Jer. Ruler: Nitana. Capital: Ji di ari on. Language: Catak.

theave

theeve

Twilight creature summoned by conjurers. Stands three stories tall with black hair and frond-like hair protrusions on the side of the head and neck.

Tindrel

tin-drel

Important trade city in northern Merren.

Tonga

tawn-gah

Jonna Country island in the Mok Sea. Ruler: Vemel. Capital: Sindr. Language: Nae.

Tranquil

tran-qwill

Western Northern Plateau land west of Greenlock and north of Amberfar, Eathtran and Guaine. Ruler: Javalline. Capital: Minq. Language: Qillian.

Tura

Tura

Small border town in Soline, on the Merren border.

U

V

Vaur

vawr

Jonna Country island in the Gentle Sea, wouth of Soline and Jonnta. Ruler: Jansare. Capital: Reegal. Language: Nae.

Verad

vehr-ad

Jonna Country north of Diodan, west of the Sea of Condioh. Northern Verad is sometimes considered a Ga Iniria Land. Ruler: Pesha. Captial: Eovinse. Language: Siodame.

Volups Temps

vole-oops temps

Soline temple that attracted the Jonna Empire to found Iova next to it.

W

The Wellspring

n/a

The Wellspring, or The Well, is the lair of Gada Kiore, the Earth Mother dragon. In Rikondi.

Western Countries

n/a

The Western Countries are those to the west of the Jonna Empire countries and those situated along the Amberjacen Sea coast. Includes Amberfar, Bresdri, Eathtran, Grathik, Hesante, Nimber, Sondresri

Wielder

n/a

Wielder/s is a general term for mystery artists, but does not include conjurers. Wielders wield spells, while conjurers cast spells.

X

Y

Yena

Yeh-nah

Continent across the Strait of Co Jer and to the east of Seari.

Yerrist

yehr-ist

Ancient country of the Leandrein, centered in Pellitin. Known for its defeat of the Condi invasion that preceeded the creation of the Jonna Empire.

Yioten's Rally

Yee ten

Small shrine community dedicated to Shtengar Lethic.

Yohne

yoe-nah

Jonna Country north of Soline, west of Rakan and east of Oritan, on the Sea of Condioh. Ruler: Setan. Capital: Zovion. Language: Siodame.

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