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Glossary

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Abaya Thin outer cloak worn by women. (Qaroo)
Ahmeer Most trusted war advisor of any ranking leader. (Qaroo)
Al'sukhr Twelve men hand selected by the Shan to serve as his inner guard circle.  Blood warriors. (Qaroo)
Aorisha The language of the Aoru, also the informal written language of the Aoru.
Azheer War The war that divided Qaroo and twisted half the population into the evil Khahl.


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Bala Malar Naktul religious holiday.
Banti Ball game played by swinging from the hands and passing the ball with the feet. (Sumil Kai)
Batik Textile technique. A dye-resist pattern produced by painting fabric with wax before dyeing, and then melting it. (Sumil Kai)
Bemos One of Oheia's three moons.  Bemos is small, rock and red, with a 13-day cycle.
Bhangor A long, colorful vest of the finest yak wool worn over robes. (Adu)
Black priest Evil priest rank in the dwarven religion.
Blue priest Middle rank in the dwarven religion.
Brin Corn (K'tumal)


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Chakram A metal ring-shaped weapon six to twelve inches in diameter. Weapon is tossed or hurled and often bears a razor-sharp outer edge.
Chela Megi novice who is learning his or her trade
Choden In giant religion, the most common type of cleric or monk who dedicates himself into selfless service to others.
Cirath, The Cirath The human race.
Cirathian The language of the humans.
Copal A tree, the fruit from this tree, and incense made from ground fruit, used for religious rituals. (K'tumal)


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Dauphet In human religion, an anti-prophet, one who teaches that darkness is a virtue.
Diadem A royal headband or crown.
Droku The dwarven language.
Durzul A dwarven wrought fine metal mesh.


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Earspools Large, round, plug-like cylinders that are inserted into the stretched lobe of the ear. (K'tumal)


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Gadroku Indigenous name for the dwarven race.
Gavi A very potent alcoholic drink distilled from the cactus. (Qaroo)
Ghodup A class of giant clergy or monks. These are the hermits who isolate themselves from the rest of the world.
Ghutrah A large square scarf worn over the head and held in place with a twisted or braided cord. (Qaroo)
Gosi A less potent and "lightweight" alcoholic drink distilled from the cactus. (Qaroo)
Gray priest Priest class in dwarven religion, shrouded in mystery and superstition.


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Heartstone Gem crystal core of the Aduan mountains, often ranging in size from that of a yak to that of a small house.
Hokh A scrubby, brittle plant eaten by herd animals. (Qaroo)


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Icebloods A race of bloodthirsty savages that require living warmth to feed them. Rarely seen below altitudes of 30,000 feet. (Adu)
Ikat Textile technique. Threads are individual dyed in colorful patterns, and then woven. (Sumil Kai)
Incensario Stand for holding incense braziers (K'tumal)


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Jabor Vegetable, similar to eggplant, but dark green. (Komadas)
Jacha Individual embodiments of the Great Spirit in giant religion.
Jampa In giant religion, the respected, elder female monk in a monastery or abbey, title means "Loving Kindness."
Jawang In giant religion, the respected, elder male monk in a monastery, title means “Gentle Voice.”


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Kalara Currency made from carved seashells. (Sumil Kai)
Kalawati Salad of fruits, vegetables, and eggs. (Sumil Kai)
Kalsang Giant clergy or monks who travel from town to town.
Kameer Most trusted assassin or executioner of any ranking leader. (Qaroo)
Kasha Variety of buckwheat grain. (Qaroo)
Kei Currency made of obsidian beads. (Komadas)
Kera beetles Giant beetles, native to Sumil Kai, who produce a strong, silk-like filament
Kerasilk The fiber or fabric from the kera beetle
Khahl Mortal enemies of the desert elves, once one and the same people until the Khahl were twisted into grotesque parodies of elves by dark magic channeled during the Azheer War.
Khalif Lord of a city on Qaroo. Lowest position of the ranking elven leaders.
Khukri A knife approximately seventeen inches long, grip to tip, with a bent blade heavily weighted on the outside.
Kris A knife with a wavy blade.


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Lai Aoru life spirit or essence, also the name for Aoru religious belief.


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Mahat A rank of priesthood. (Qaroo)
Mandala A stylized and symbolic representation of the universe.
Masa Corn dough, used for food and for religious offerings. (K'tumal)
Miris One of Oheia's three moons.  Miris is large and greenish-yellow with a 26 day cycle.
Miso Fermented soybean paste used in cuisine. (Komadas)


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Norbu The voices of Heaven in giant religion. The two clerics with the finest singing voices.


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Oheia The world.
Orak Currency made of bronze disks with a hole in the center. (Adu)


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Peiji Aoru governmental council composed of artisan women.
Penak Leader of Naktul religion and government.
Plains of Qha Hunting fields for the evil gods of Qaroo.
Plangi Textile technique. A dye-resist pattern produced by knotting the material before dying it. (Sumil Kai)
Punchdagger A concealable weapon consisting of joined metal rings which slip over the fingers connected to a short, triangular blade. Used for punching, not stabbing as with regular daggers.


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Qawee Most trusted advisor position to any ranking leader of Qaroo.
Qibrah Tribal warlord of the desert elves. Middle position of the ranking leaders. (Qaroo)


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Ramie Strong fabric spun or woven of ramie fibers (from a plant) which resembles linen or silk.
Ran The elite guards of the royal family. (Komadas)
Red priest Highest rank in dwarven religion. There is one red priest per god or goddess.
Retis drum Drum (Komadas)
Rho grubs An important food source found underground. (Adu)
Rula Currency made of green jade disks. (K'tumal)


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Sada Aoru tree-climbing shoes made of a leather pad fitted with tiny short spikes.
Sarong A piece of fabric wrapped around the lower body as a skirt. (Sumil Kai)
Selendang A piece of fabric that is draped around the shoulders as a shawl. (Sumil Kai)
Sen The formal written language of the Aoru.
Sepak takraw Ball game in which the ball is hit back and forth over a net. (Sumil Kai)
Shan Supreme overlord of all the desert elves. Highest rank. (Qaroo)
Shayla A long, gauzy scarf that wraps around the neck or hair, to protect from blowing dust or sand or protects from the sun’s rays. (Qaroo)
Shazeer The first wife position of ranking leaders of Qaroo.
Sparks Megi caste focusing on science and religion.
Speakers Megi government officials. Each city-state has three Speakers, one from each caste.
Spears Megi caste focusing on defense and physical fitness.
Spinners Megi caste focusing on farming and artisanship.
Sumil A group of fierce, diminutive people native to Sumil Kai.


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Tadraki Name of the progenitor race from which came dwarves and giants.
Talot Ball game in which a rubber ball is hit into a hoop. (K'tumal)
Tamanga A courtyard. Several houses are usually grouped around a single tamanga. (Sumil Kai)
Taru The language of the giants.
Telia One of the three moons of Oheia. Telia is medium sized and blue with a 52 day cycle.
Tenzin One class of giant clergy, these monks and clerics dedicate themselves to teaching others.
Terzo A pungent-smelling fermented drink, made of spiced warm yak milk topped with a dollop of butter in it. (Adu)
Tarushi Indigenous name for the giant race.
Thakha Species of nearly hairless sheep that lives underground. (Adu)
Thobe A long white robe designed to reflect the desert sun. (Qaroo)
Tik The language of the Naktul.
Trisula A three-tined spike. (Sumil Kai)
Tritik Textile technique. A dye-resist pattern produced by stitching the material before dyeing it. (Sumil Kai)
Tuluk The elite class of Naktul society.


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White Priest Lowest and most common rank of dwarven religion.


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Yasur A rank of priesthood. (Qaroo)


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Zashanabi City of the Dead. (Qaroo)
Zinq Blue tinted ore found only on Qaroo, used in strengthening weapons and other forged items.