Legacy: a Glossary
As The Journal of Anther Strein expands at a somewhat startling rate, so too does the number of completely fictitious words used in it, often with little or no context. Like a good little fantasy author, I decided it was time to start providing a glossary!
If you don’t know a word that I’ve used in Journal, and it does not appear in this list, it is likely that it is not my own self-invented jargon, but one from biology or another scientific field; in which case, try Wikipedia. However, it has also possible that it is a made-up word that I’ve forgotten to include here, in which case feel free to shout at me about it.
Glossary
- Anther Strein: a famous Paluchard naturalist from the Veduka Rainforest. See:
- Aranta: the northern of two large islands, collectively known as the Teeth, at the mouth of the Jaw Sea. See:
- Arcing: the capital city of Vedukish, built around the eastern foot of the Grand Arch. See:
- armoured crabjaw (Agmong yeonlyo): a deep-sea fish named for its bony armour and unusual mouthparts, resempling the legs of a crab. See:
- Austium (pl. Austia; Teensies explorator): a sapient species resembling large, squat insects, renowned for their navigational abilities. See:
- Austium Empire: the most powerful Austium civilization to have arisen on Proesus, occupying the western end of Essichard but fabled for its distant reach and far-flung colonies before being disbanded. See:
- Austium States: a region in western Essichard, made up of several Austium-led nations and occupying much of the old territory of the Austium Empire.
- Awakening, Church of the: a Febregonic institution that split from the Order of Febregon in Baaikhan. See:
- Baaikhan: the republican nation-state occupying the country Baiikhan. The origin of the differences in spelling are obscure; the first recorded instance of ‘Baaikhan’ used in place of ‘Baiikhan’ is in the nation’s constitution.
- Badaharbour: the primary ocean harbour of Delta City, located on Ocean Island. See:
- Baiikhan: a large country in Proesus’ north, west of the Trapped Sea. Also known as the Cape of Baiikhan.
- Ballad of the Blackmarsh Beasts: a poetic telling of the founding myth of Houses Heeney and Chikkering through their slaying of a monstrous pair of grændels. See:
- Bandon Torgien IV: Paluchard king of the Swampland Kingdom during Anther Strein’s youth.
- Bayou: capital city of the Swampland Kingdom. See:
- biblolid (Verborum amans): also known as the bookworm. See:
- biomancer: a sorcerer specialising in magics for the study and influence of living things.
- Birth, Sea of: also known as the Sea of Rebirth (either translation from Maragana being acceptable); the largest of Maragana’s inland seas.
- blacksoil: an artificially-mixed soil of ancient origin, believed to have been used by ancient Paluchard to tend the Veduka Rainforest.
- blackweed (Laqueum viris): a species of carnivorous plant, with unusually mobile grasping leaves, common across Proesus. See:
- bobbing plum tree (Globoxus andreas): a domesticated tree, originally native to the Veduka Rainforest, which distributes itself by dropping its eponymous fruit in the rivers. Bobbing plums are popular as food and for making fermented alcoholic drinks. See:
- bogvine (Tyrfonas suhwaggo): a species of parasitic vine native to the Veduka Rainforest, domesticated by the Paluchard as a food and textile.
- Book of Dreams: The holy text of the Order of Febregon and several other Febregonic faiths (with its canonical composition varying between denominations).
- Bridgeton: a town surrounding the western foot of the Grand Arch. See:
- Calypse Altern: a well-known Paluchard political philosopher.
- Canopy: a small Nuntium village in the Erefal Wood, neighbour to Leafshrine.
- canopy maimou (Conopeo altas): a species of maimou exclusive to the upper layers of the Erefal Wood.
- Cape of Ice: the southernmost landmass of Proesus, extending far into the Circle of Frost.
- cave platypus (Yeoldae nunmeon): a platypus species found only in the caves beneath Clearleaf plateau. See:
- Central Austium: often simply called Central; a commonly-spoken Austium language, and lingua franca of the Austium States.
- Chikkering: a noble Paluchard House of the Swampland Kingdom, with a female grændel as its crest. See:
- chirek (taxon Chirekidae): chireks are warm-blooded, aquatic reptiles, often mistaken for large fish. Species include the common chirek (Pseudopisces vulgaris), striped chirek (Leumadair stiallach), fathom chirek (genus Fathoma), river chirek (Abhainn veduka) and occisor (Occisor saeva). See:
- Circle of Frost: the permanent southern icecap of Pendant; partially covers the southern reaches of Proesus, namely the Cape of Ice.
- Clanhold: also known as the Ractanos Clanhold; the main national government of the Ractanos Desert.
- Clearleaf: a region of southwest Veduka, on Clearleaf Plateau. See:
- Clearleaf Kingdom: the Paluchard monarchy occupying Clearleaf plateau.
- cloudwheat: a versatile, widespread cereal crop.
- common chirek (Pseudopisces vulgaris): the most common chirek species in the waters surrounding Proesus. See:
- Conent: a famous Austium ocean explorer, known for her explorations of the Forbidding. See:
- Connotation: a Maragana fishing vessel known to frequent Proesan waters in search of rare or difficult catches. See:
- conrit (Retbien kinkhung): a giant marine centipede found in the deep ocean.
- Crown Mountains: a mountain range to the west and south of the Veduka Rainforest, watershed of the Veduka basin, home to a number of independent Paluchard tribes, and a valuable source of metals. See:
- Crypsis: a villainous figure in the Book of Dreams, said to be responsible for Febregon’s slumber. However, other traditions assign her a more benevolent role, sometimes protecting children from nightmares.
- deadly shark (Mandibula mortiferum): a very large shark, responsible for the most deadly shark attacks on sapients. See:
- Delta City: the capital city of Delta Kingdom, spread across three primary islands: Delta Island, Ocean Island, and River Island. Delta City is the most important port of the Paluchard Kingdoms, acting as gateway between ocean trade routes and the Veduka River. See:
- Delta Island: one of three primary islands that make up Delta City, in the Veduka Delta. See:
- Delta Kingdom: the Paluchard state occupying the Veduka Delta, in north-eastern Essichard. See:
- delta platypus (Yeoldae samgagju): a relative of the giant platypus and the marine platypodes, the delta platypus is adapted for life in fresh, salt and brackish water. See:
- Derstan Torgien III: Paluchard king of the Swampland Kingdom during Anther’s journey.
- Disciples of the Prophet Sunon: the scientific arm of the Order of Febregon.
- Dorilon: a mononymic astronomer and astrophysicist, affiliated with the University of Manifold and onetime Associate Professor. See:
- dread spider (Colossus formido): a notorious giant spider species.
- dulgi (Dulgius dosi): a parrot species found commonly in cities, and treated as a pest by most. See:
- elari (Elari nobilis domesticus): a large domesticated species, used as steeds and beasts of burden.
- erefal parrot (Laetus erefalus): a species of parrot exclusive to the upper layers of the Erefal Wood.
- erefal termite (Geoinuippyeoleul ssibda): a species of termite native to the Erefal Wood, building their nests in and feeding on erefal trees. See:
- erefal tree (Magnum ludicrum): a species of enormous trees, often over a kilometre in scale, found almost exclusively in the Erefal Wood. Apart from their colossal size, their most distinctive feature is their year-round autumnal foliage. See:
- Erefal Wood: a forest on the Essichard peninsula composed primarily of erefal trees. See:
- Erefal, Principality of: a Paluchard monarchy in Essichard, laying claim to much of the Erefal Wood (but in practice controlling little of it).
- Essichard: a subcontinental landmass, attached to mainland Proesus only by the narrow Isthmus of Manifold. See:
- essichard catfish (Megi adaelyugi): a large catfish thought responsible for several sapient deaths. See:
- essichard echidna (Satallus essichardus): a large species of echidna found on the Essichard subcontinent, believed to be the wild ancestor of the ovix. See:
- Essilor: a sapient species.
- Essiloreth, Kingdom of: a large nation, with a primarily Essilor population, occupying most of the south-eastern portion of the Essichard subcontinent.
- Essilorethan (language): a group of languages native to Essiloreth.
- essiloth (taxon Essilotia): warm-blooded reptilian animals, often possessing feathers.
- Essireth: a large island to Proesus’ north, lying in the north-western Spine Ocean.
- false hazard mushroom (Signum leafshrinus): a bright yellow mushroom, edible relative and mimic of the true hazard mushroom. See:
- Farcri: a Paluchard monarchy in the Veduka region, skirting the east coast south of Delta. See:
- farming ants (genus Gompangi): a genus of ants known for harvesting fungus for food; a less sophisticated relative of the leaf-cutting ant.
- deep chirek; fathoming chirek (genus Fathoma): the largest living chirek genus, renowned for its deep-sea dives in search of dangerous prey. See:
- Febregon: called the God of Dreams by some, Febregon is the deity at the focus of the various denominations of Febregonism. See:
- Febregonism: a monotheistic religion, or group of religions, in worship of Febregon. See also Order of Febregon. See:
- Febross: the white moon of Pendant.
- Fifthday: the fifth day of the Proesus week.
- Forbidding, the: a vast, invisible and mysterious barrier located in the Western Ocean, allowing travel in only one direction. See:
- Forgetful River: a tributary of the Veduka River, located in the western Swamplands. Anther Strein’s home village of Popolopoloi lies along the river. See:
- Fork, the: a peninsula in eastern Proesus, flanked by the Jaw Sea to the west and the Spine Ocean to the east.
- Forum: religious capital of the Order of Febregon, located on the east coast of Essiloreth.
- Forum, College of: an educational institution run by the Order of Febregon.
- friar scalade (Ludross arngeirus): a species of scalade found in the waters of Proesus' tropics.
- friendly ant (Amicus utilis): a species of domesticated ant, often kept in antfarms.
- Galande: a species of domesticated ant, often kept in antfarms.
- gambuk (Veambarr kantamrgam): a large marsupial. The domesticated subspecies (V. k. abhayantara) is farmed for meat and milk and sometimes used as a beast of burden. The wild ancestor (V. k. preajenirrar) is believed extinct. See:
- ganadile (genus Ganadilus): a genus of semi-aquatic predators native to the island of Maragana, roughly resembling hammerhead sharks with crocodile-like limbs. See:
- genetium: the primary molecule for carrying genetic information in carbon-based life; most readers will know it as DNA.
- ghostwood: a white wood native to Maragana, renowned for its flexibility and strength.
- giant kraken (Leviathana maximus): the largest kraken species. See:
- giant platypus (Yeoldae geodaehan): also known as the swampland platypus, or even the giant swampland platypus; a large, predatory, aquatic monotreme native to the Veduka Rainforest. See:
- giant's leghair (Amplectentem gigantis): a species of parasitic vine, making an exclusive host of the erefal tree. See:
- glasp (Raptorus amethystus): a fearsome insectoid carnivore.
- Gogiri: a region of the south-eastern Veduka Rainforest.
- Gogiri, Queendom of: the Paluchard-led monarchy occupying the Gogiri region; notably for the Paluchard, which are chiefly patriarchal, the office of monarch is held traditionally by a female.
- Grand Arch: a spectacular ancient bridge located in Vedukish, the only one to cross the entire Veduka River in a single span. See:
- grazing spider (Nogsaeg chaesigjuui): a species of entirely herbivorous spider, native to the Veduka Rainforest. See:
- Great Delta: also known as the Veduka Delta; the large river delta formed by the Veduka River meeting the Spine Ocean. Occupied almost entirely by Delta Kingdom. See:
- greater marsh serpent (Soldeenus rubinus): the larger of the two marsh serpent species; a powerful predatory eel living in the rivers and swamps of the Veduka Rainforest. See:
- kelogana (Megapistris ithekraken): the largest species of shark, and a predator of very large sea animals such as krakens. See:
- grey vollyvog (Marofrog amphicaris): a species of frog, relative of the tall vollyvog, exclusive to the caves beneath Clearleaf plateau. See:
- Greystone: an ancient, ruined city of mysterious origin located along the Veduka River. See:
- grinning butterfly (Popolopois bichuisup): butterflies with wing patterns resembling smiling Paluchard faces. See:
- ground parrot: a flightless parrot found only in Maragana.
- grubdog (Vermis canis): a species of large insectoid carnivore, thoroughly domesticated and commonly kept as pets and working animals. See:
- grændel (Cennestre eofora): a species of large, carnivorous amphibian native to the Veduka Rainforest, the females of which live chiefly in the water and the males of which live chiefly on land, but with both beginning life as water-living tadpoles. See:
- gwaemul (Gwoemul ahsung): a small, carnivorous, semi-aquatic animal found primarily in city sewers. Suspected to have evolved recently from bony fishes, rather than being a true tetrapod. See:
- hazard mushroom (Signum aleam): a poisonous, bright yellow mushroom found in Essichard.
- Heeney: a noble Paluchard House of the Swampland Kingdom, with a male grændel as its crest. See:
- height: a unit of length, just over two metres. See Units of Measurement.
- ingua tree (Ignisabhorrens furvus): a fire-resistant tree found in Sanctuary.
- intrusive shark (Hospes indecorum): a shark responsible for a large proportion of shark attacks on sapients. Unlike most sharks, it is comfortable in both fresh and salt water; as well as in the ocean, it is often found far upriver. See:
- ipis: a large domesticated animal, popular as steeds.
- Jaw Sea: a large body of water enclosed by the Essichard subcontinent to the north, Proesus to the west and south, and the Teeth (Aranta and Taragon) to the east; and adjoining the Spine Ocean to the east.
- Kaagmester (city): the capital city of Clearleaf Kingdom, on the meeting point between the Kaagmester and Veduka Rivers. See:
- Kaagmester River: a large tributary of the Veduka River, and a major trade route in Clearleaf Kingdom. See:
- Kangharbour: the primary river harbour of Delta City, located on River Island. See:
- Katho: a region of north-eastern Veduka, lining the coast north of Delta.
- Killing Zone, the: a mysterious region in the West Spine Ocean, in which nearly half the ships passing through are wrecked or disappear. See:
- kingsboard: a strategic board game popular in the Paluchard Kingdoms. See:
- krona: one of several coins issued in the Paluchard Kingdoms. Nations using a currency named krona include the Swamplands.
- lacertasimian: primate-like arboreal reptiles, divided into two families: the pithikos and the maimou.
- Lacuna, Kingdom of: a Paluchard monarchy in Essichard, nestled between the Erefal Wood to the south and the Veduka Rainforest to the north.
- Lantara: capital city of Aranta. See:
- laughing bird (genus Ioculator): large kingfisher birds, well-known for their cackling territorial calls. There are two species, the mainland (Ioculator statlerus) and veduka (Ioculator waldorfus) laughing bird.
- Lava Temple: an ancient temple standing over a river of lave in Mount Sanctuary, believed to rebuild itself when destroyed. See:
- Leafshrine: a small Austium village in the Erefal Wood, home to a Verdanist cult and the site of Anther Strein’s final deployment as a missionary.
- leaping piranha (Vorax gladus): the largest of the Veduka piranhas, known for its ability to leap from the water and snatch prey from the air. See:
- lesser marsh serpent (Minus samus): a species of very large eel, renowned for its wile and habit of stealing the catches of Paluchard fisherpeople.
- long-spined pufferfish (Akira homerii): a species of posionous pufferfish native to the Spine Ocean. See:
- Mael: the royal House of Farcri, having a giant kraken as its crest.
- magma pepper plant (Calor infernalis): a plant that produces an exceptionally spicy fruit, known as a pepper. The natural colour of the fruit is orange; domesticated varieties have been bred into a variety of colours and levels of pungency. See:
- maimou (taxon Maimouidae): monkey-like arboreal reptiles.
- mammoth squid (Daeojingeo ceanncinnidha): the largest-known squid species, living in the deep ocean. See:
- Manifold: a city-state, known for its mixed culture and economic importance, in eastern Proesus.
- Manifold, Isthmus of: the narrow neck of land connecting the Essichard subcontinent to mainland Proesus. Named after the Manifold city-state, which occupies part of the Isthmus.
- Manifold, University of: a renowned university in the city of Manifold.
- Maragana (Syreni territorialis): a sapient species with amphibious characteristics, native to the island of the same name. See:
- Maragana (island): an island in the southern Spine Ocean, home to unique wildlife and the sapient species of the same name. See:
- Maragana, Republic of: the nation-state occupying the island of Maragana, with a population almost totally consisting of the Maragana species. See:
- maraganan eagle: an enormous, now-extinct bird of prey, endemic to Maragana island and predator to the Maraganan moa. Both were driven extinct by the hunting practices of the Maragana.
- maraganan moa (Moa pouri): a very large flightless bird endemic to Maragana island. Hunted to extinction by the Maragana people, and later deliberately replaced by another species from a neighbouring island (known as the ‘replacement moa’).
- marine platypuses (genus Wardanis): a genus of large, oceanic platypuses that engage in long dives for food.
- marsh serpent (taxon Palus): very large eels found in the waterways of the Veduka Rainforest, large enough to be dangerous to sapients. There are two extant species, the lesser marsh serpent (Minus samus) and the greater marsh serpent (Soldeenus rubinus). See:
- marsupial serpent (taxon Baemata): legless marsupials, with locomotion similar to snakes. Include the Paluchard, a sapient species. See:
- meteomancer: a sorcerer with expertise at influencing the weather.
- migratory piranha (Vorax malgeunip): close relative of the leaping piranha, with which it shares its jumping ability; it uses this to travel upstream for spawning.
- Moonsday: the first day of the Proesus week.
- Mount Sanctuary: the largest volcano in Proesus, located in Sanctuary Kingdom. See:
- Naaki: Maragana captain of the Connotation, a fishing vessel. See:
- night eagle (Iolair nox): a very large eagle species found in the Ractanos Desert.
- nolaegi (Nolaegi hwangje): very large millipedes found in the forests of Proesus.
- Northtine: a peninsular nation found on the Fork in Proesus, with a slim Paluchard majority.
- Northtip: a northerly peninsula on the Maragana island. See:
- Nullartus (Nullarta potentia): a sapient species. See:
- Nuntium (pl. Nuntia): a sapient species.
- occisor (Occisor saeva): a large species of chirek known for its intelligence, curiosity and cruelty. An apex predator, the occisor may prey on fish, marine mammals, marine reptiles, sharks and krakens. See:
- Delta Island: one of three primary islands that make up Delta City, in the Veduka Delta; hosts Badaharbour, the city's ocean-facing harbour. See:
- Ocean Spine: namesake of the Spine Ocean, the body of water that hosts it, the Ocean Spine is a mid-ocean ridge protruding above the waves. Appearing as a towering range of mountains, it forms a formidable barrier to trans-Spine travel.
- okigana (taxon Okiganae): also known as smartsharks, okigana are hammerhead sharks of unusual sociability and intelligence. See:
- Old World, The: a continent east of the Spine Ocean, in Anther's time a recent subject of Proesan colonisation. See:
- oltin: a currency used in Essiloreth.
- Oniax: a noble Paluchard House of the Swamplands, with a dread spider for its crest.
- Opalday: the third day of the Proesus week.
- Order of Febregon: The largest Febregonic institution in Proesus. See:
- Orima: also known as Prophet Orima the Curator; in Febregonic tradition, the prophet that gathered the Dreams of the First Canon, and hence the first to formalise Febregonic religion. See:
- ovix (pl. ovices): a type of domesticated echidna, farmed widely for its eggs, milk and quills. See:
- oxydolan: a class of insect-like arthropods that respire extra oxygen using magic; they are hence able to attain much greater sizes than most other arthropods. See:
- Pahlaviday: the fourth day of the Proesus week.
- Paluchard (Venator lustrum): a sapient species of limbless marsupial, with locomotion similar to snakes and with a set of pseudo-fingers at the tail. See:
- Paluchard Kingdoms: a large region of northern Essichard, with a dominantly Paluchard population and divided chiefly into feudal monarchies.
- Piranha River: a tributary of the Veduka River located in the Swamplands.
- pithikos (taxon Pithikosidae): ape-like arboreal reptiles.
- popolopoloi: a village in the western Swamplands, located along the Forgetful River. Original home to Anther Strein.
- Praeday: the second day of the Proesus week.
- Prentis: a deacon in the Order of Febregon, a member of the mission to Leafshrine and onetime travelling companion to Anther Strein. See:
- Proesin: one of the most commonly spoken languages on Proesus, often used as a lingua franca; its geographical origins are uncertain.
- Proesus: a continent in Pendant’s southern hemisphere. See:
- Ractanos: a sapient species.
- Ractanos Desert: a very dry desert in western Proesus, home to the majority of the Ractanos species and people.
- rangforim: a kind of monotreme.
- Rebirth, Sea of: also known as the Sea of Birth (either translation from Maragana language being acceptable); the largest of the inland seas in Maragana island.
- Requit: an Austium resident of Leafshrine, born at the time of Anther Strein’s mission there.
- respirarium: oxygen.
- Ridoru (pl. Ridorun): a sapient species. See:
- river barramundi (Blas iomchaidh): a freshwater fish found in the Veduka River.
- river chirek (Abhainn veduka): a species of chirek, also known as the swampland chirek, found only in the Veduka River.
- River Island: one of three primary islands that make up Delta City, in the Veduka Delta; hosts Kangharbour, the city's river-facing harbour. See:
- rowax (Insolitus ingens): a rare species of enormous, red-haired ape found in the Erefal Wood, known for its territoriality and cutiosity. See:
- Sanctuary: a region in the southern Veduka Rainforest, and host of Mount Sanctuary, the largest active volcano in Essichard. See:
- Sanctuary Kingdom: the Paluchard monarchy occupying the Sanctuary region.
- sanctuary plum (Globoxus umber): a Veduka plum species found near the volcanic Mount Sanctuary. See:
- sapient: adj. of human-like intelligence; capable of forming civilizations.
- n. an individual belonging to a sapient species.
- Saross: the red moon of Pendant.
- scalade (taxon Scaladae): carnivorous marine essiloth, with densely feathered manes for warmth. See:
- Shull: a peninsula-country of the Essichard subcontinent, bounded by Essiloreth to the north, the Jaw Sea to the west and the Spine Ocean to the east. See:
- socobarre (Evgenikos filos): highly social, quadrupedal, herbivorous marsupials found chiefly in the Veduka basin.
- Spine Ocean: the ocean to the east and north of Proesus. Named for the Ocean Spine, a mid-ocean ridge that protrudes above the water, and divides the ocean into East and West. See:
- splitter (taxon Razofidae): marsupial serpents, often aquatic or amphibious, with tails that end in two pairs of graspers. Include the Paluchard, a sapient species. See:
- staconid: a small domesticated predator capable of gliding, often used for pest control. See:
- stardew: a type of carnivorous plant found in Proesus.
- stones: a strategic board game popular in the Austium States.
- storm piranha (Vorax tempestuous): a piranha species, native to the rivers of the Veduka Rainforest, known for its increased aggression during rainstorms.
- Strait of the Teeth: the strait between Aranta and Taragon, the two main islands of the Teeth of Proesus.
- striped chirek (Leumadair stiallach): a common chirek species. See:
- sunken blindfish (Dalleisg chimmol): a species of river fish found only in the caves beneath Clearleaf plateau.
- Sunken River: a river of the Veduka Rainforest, tributary to the Veduka River, with its source in the Crown Mountains and running across Clearleaf plateau. Named because, although beginning as a terrestrial river, its last stretch is underground. See:
- Swallowing Void: Maragana name for a deep-sea trench in the West Spine Ocean, east of Proesus. See:
- Swampland Kingdom: largest and most powerful of the Paluchard Kingdoms, occupying the region of the Veduka Rainforest known as the Swamplands. See:
- swampland lily (Ardular daingeann): a plant that produces unusually large and sturdy lily pads.
- swampland maimou (Vedukus neupjidae): a species of maimou found chiefly in the Swamplands of the Veduka Rainforest.
- swampland parrot (Laertus eumsig): a parrot found chiefly in the Swamplands region.
- swampland piranha (Vorax boglachi): a piranha species of the Veduka Rainforest.
- Swamplander (language): the primary native language of the Swampands, spoken commonly throughout the Veduka Rainforest.
- swarming piranha (Vorax seubji): a species of piranha native to the Swampland region and renowned for the rapidness with which schools can skeletonise large animals. See:
- tall vollyvog (Marofrog otama): a species of frog, relative of the grey vollyvog, found in the Veduka Rainforest. See:
- Taragon: the southern of two large islands, collectively known as the Teeth, at the mouth of the Jaw Sea.
- Taragos: an Essilor priest of the Order of Febregon, and leader of the mission to Leafshrine. See:
- Taraizan: a small Paluchard village, by the Sunken River on Clearleaf plateau. See:
- Teeth, the: a pair of large islands, and their smaller neighbours, at the mouth of the Jaw Sea.
- teri (genus Terius): ubiquitous, lizard-like reptiles well-adapted to life alongside sapients. Considered pests. Most encountered is the common teri (Terius heunhan). See:
- desert runner (Samag juja): a large, flightless bird found on mainland Proesus. See:
- Top of the World: a mountain in the Crown range, crested by a single erefal tree.
- Toradus: a continent in the northern hemisphere of Pendant, far north-west of Proesus across the Cloud Ocean.
- Torgien: the royal House of the Swampland Kingdom, having a dragon as its crest. See:
- Torica: a Paluchard deacon in the Order of Febregon, and member of the mission to Leafshrine. Presumed deceased after disappearing when he touched the village’s sacred tree. See:
- Torvus: a region of the western Veduka Rainforest, directly east of the Crown Mountains. See:
- Torvus Grove: a spiritual site for Paluchard tribes of the Crown Mountains, located within Torvus Kingdom. See:
- Torvus, Kingdom of: the Paluchard-led monarchy occupying much of the Torvus region.
- Trapped Sea: A body of water enclosed by the Proesus mainland to the west and the Essichard subcontinent to the east. Connected to the Spine Ocean via the Strait of Vigil.
- trench kraken (Profundus abyssus): a deep-sea kraken known primarily from beaks found in fathom chirek stomachs.
- tropical ibis (Ttaogi tropicae): a species of ibis found in the northern latitudes of Proesus.
- twister: terrestrial marsupial serpents, lacking the graspers found in their relatives the splitters. See:
- upriver platypus (Dulaiwarrung yemisibi): a species of platypus found in the rivers of eastern Proesus, known for its sophisticated riverside burrows. See:
- vaga shark (Gwahagjeogin ileum): a shark responsible for a large proportion of shark attacks on sapients.
- Vanguard, Forests of: a rainforest near the north-west coast of Proesus.
- vara (Leomanticae vara): a large, cat-like marsupial predator found in the Veduka Rainforest. See:
- veduka catfish (Megi gipeun): large catfish found in the rivers of the Veduka Rainforest.
- Veduka Delta: also known as the Great Delta; the large river delta formed by the Veduka River meeting the Spine Ocean. Occupied almost entirely by Delta Kingdom.
- Veduka piranhas (genus Vorax): predatory fish living in the rivers of the Veduka basin. See:
- Veduka Rainforest: the largest rainforest in Proesus, and perhaps on all of Pendant. The ancestral home of the Paluchard, it occupies the north-eastern corner of the Essichard peninsula.
- Veduka River: the greatest of the rivers in the Veduka Rainforest, it has its origins in the Crown Mountains and drains into the Spine Ocean, drawing tribute from numerous lesser rivers. See:
- Vedukish: a region of the central Veduka Rainforest, centred on the Veduka River. Known for its fermented plum juice. See:
- Vedukish, Kingdom of: the Paluchard-led monarchy occupying the Vedukish region.
- Verdanism: a family of religious practices involving the reverence or worship of plantlife. See:
- vermin spider: a domesticated spider bred for pest control. See:
- Veurtoss: the dark moon of Pendant.
- wasorac: large flightless birds found in Essichard, renowned for their aggression. There are two species: the Veduka wasorac (Wasoracii terribilis) and the southern wasorac (Wasoracii sonari). See:
- Waykeepers: a mythical organisation of Austia said to have preternatural knowledge of all of Pendant’s shortcuts and hidden paths, and to use them to guide Austia to safety. See:
- Western Ocean: the ocean far to the west of Pendant.
- Wise Proverb: a trading rivership in the Veduka region. See:
- wobali: several marsupial species found throughout Proesus.
- Zalof: a noble Paluchard House, reputed as the most prolific hunting family in Proesus. See:
Units of Measurement
Length:
1 height = 2.13 metres = 6.99 feet