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A’Dyrne, Nona: (AH DIRE KNEE, NO NA) A tenth year Leasunng of Encartne.

Adnaram: (ADD NAH RAM) Capital city of the Kingdom Gontar.

Alleron of the Salochin Heofen: (ALL ER ON, HEO FEN) A Salochin holy man from the Heofen family.

Ange Sar’Malifsaynce: (ON JAY SAR MAL IF SAY AUNS) The prophesied warrior of the dark.

Anuhak: (AN YOU HIK) Ancient name for the Lord of Light a.k.a. Great Creator.

Arbolesst, Maira of the Blood Line Rivven: (ARE BOW LEST, MARE AH…RIV VAN) A Lady from the Kingdom Gospadar. Niece of Tyris Rivven of the Blood Line Rivven.

Atweel Na’Banalind: (AH TWILL NAH BAWN AH LIND) An intelligent, magical creature resembling a large, man sized lizard with wings, though flightless. Believed to be the true Banalinds behind the fables. Commonly called Banalinds by those who have them as companions. Click here to see an artist's rendition.

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Banalind: (BAWN AH LIND) A fabled magical, flying creature the size of a large oak tree and with the strength and intelligence of fifty men. The Salochin believe the Heilon’Sar will have Banalinds fighting beside him in the Last Battle.

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Clemetzon: (KLIM ET SON) A city famous for its trading, varied peoples and outlandish festivals in the northwestern region of the Kingdom Dackar.

Common Era: Name given to the time after the great earthquake which ended the Forgotten Age. The current era.

Common Tongue: The language most commonly used throughout the known world. It is a blend of ancient Zynik and the Milaki tongue established when the first eastern peoples settled in the western continent. Most nobles must learn the common tongue for foreign trade.

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Dackar: (DAH CAR) A formidable and wealthy kingdom in the western region of Viarek.

Daith Bogail: (DAY ITH BO GAIL) The spirit messenger of the Dark.

Dark, The: Common name for the evil behind the Dark Lord and those who follow.

Dark Child(ren): Name given to those who dedicate themselves to the Dark Lord.

De: (DAY) The ancient Zynik word meaning “of”.

De’Attor, Rydal: (DAY AT TOR, RYE DUL) A Protector of the Kingdom Dackar.

De’Helden, Eriff: (DAY HELD IN, AIR IF) A squire training to be a Protector of the Kingdom.

De’Navade: (DAY NAH VADE) An ancient Zynik name translated “follower of evil” in the common tongue. A band of thieves dedicated to the Dark Lord, often in the guise of traveling entertainment or merchants.

De’Vocatus: (DAY VO KOT US) Ancient Zynik for “defender of light”. Dark Children’s name for the Light Lord’s Warrior. The prophesied warrior who will break the kingdoms and scatter the people. Prophesied to fight against the Dark Lord in the Last Battle.

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Encartne: (IN CART NAY) The religion of the Kingdom Dackar. According to Encartne, the world was created by the Light Lord. People are rewarded or punished according to the deeds done in a life, whether as man or animal. A reward would be to come back in another life that was far greater than the last. A punishment would be to come back in another life far worse. Those who study the ways of Encartne become Leasunngs.

Etallis: (EE TAL IS) A magical orb made up of either, iron, steel and sometimes wood, for the purpose of aiding Leasunngs with spell casting. They are believed to be direct links to the Light Lord and are regarded as highly sacred instruments. Etallis can only be made by Master Leasunngs specialized in the school of Enchantment.

Etam De’Aidomm: (EH TIM, DAY, AY DOM) Ancient Zynik translated “sense of fire”. The ability to use one’s mind in the use of fire making.

Evil One: Trikean name for anyone against Anuhak.

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Forgotten Age: The name given for the time before the great earthquake which ended that epoch and began the new, the Common Era.

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Ganas, Aeth Sonn: (GAN ESS, AY ITH, SAHN) Senior General for the Dackarian Army and adviser for King Alessandro Strouv of Dackar.

Gontar: (GONE TAR) Common name for the kingdom, people and religion of U’Gontar Ralatwarb.

Gospadar: (GOSS PAH DAR) A large and industrious kingdom in the western region of Viarek.

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Heilon’Sar: (HAIL ON SAR) Ancient Zynik for “great warrior”. The Salochin’s name for the promised leader of the world. The Heilon’Sar is said to one day divide the nations of Viarek in the coming Last Battle against the Dark.

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King’s Council: A group of twelve men who establish and enforce the laws of the Kingdom Dackar under the rule of the Monarch. Most work as advisers as well. The highest office in the council is Head Councilman, who works as a retainer for the throne in the Monarch’s absence.

Kurrzen: (KIR ZEN) A race of small, muscular people who live mostly in the mountains. The old language is stilled used in the Kurrzen villages, though most speak the common language as well. A male Kurrzen is normally no taller than four and a half feet tall, a female is usually four feet tall. Not well accepted in the smaller villages, but live predominately in the larger cities as business people, such as jewelers or blacksmiths.

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Last Battle: The common name for the prophesied battle between the Light and the Dark, the outcome of which is not certain in any known prophecy. Prophesied by the Radnalac Writings to be the sign of the destruction of the known world. Also known as, Recue Sar’Nattram or The Recue for short.

Leasunng: (LEE SUNG) A priest and/or scholar in the ways of Encartne. Believed to be blessed individuals by great deeds done in past lives. Leasunngs are taught according to schools and use their powers for the good of the Light Lord, such as counseling others or battling enemies. Leasunngs are schooled in special powers given to them from the Light Lord after years of study in Encartne.

Lesroc: (LEZ ROCK) Capital city of the Kingdom Dackar.

Light, The: The power behind the Light Lord and those who serve.

Light Lord: Common name used for the Creator of the world. Also, Great Creator.

Lockern, Brynn: (LOCK URN, BRIN) A peasant woman of the people Trikea. Slave of the Kingdom Dackar.

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Milak: (MILL ACK) The oldest recognized nation in the known world of Viarek. It is located on the western side of the eastern continent. Its people are highly religious and influential.

Modcearu, Derian of the Blood Line Modcearu: (MODD SEE RU, DEER EE IN) Gospadarian Lord betrothed to Lady Maira of the Blood Line Rivven.

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Players: A group of traveling entertainers; musicians, actors, jugglers, etc.

Porthero: (POR THAIR O) Southern port city in the Kingdom Dackar.

Protectors of the Kingdom: A small group of knights honored by being the King’s personal guards. The highest rank given to a knight.

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Radnalac Writings, The: (RADD NA LACK) Ancient writings from the Forgotten Area believed to be the true prophecies by the known world. Written by Enallpria Radnalac in 234 FA, it is said that his original writings have no preference to the Light or Dark. King Trebbor of Milak declared the writings prophecy in 482 CE and copied these for other nations. Other nations over the years borrowed or changed the writings to form their own prophecies, Milak being the only nation to stay with the original writings. The original Radnalac documents are currently held in the Fortress of Light in the kingdom of Milak.

Radnalac, Enallpria: (RADD NA LACK, EN ALL PRY AH) A Milaki prophet from the Forgotten Age who was executed for his beliefs. His ancient writings, commonly called the Radnalac, were once believed to be the work of a madman. They are now the original documents used for study of world prophecies.

Recue Sar’Nattram: (REE CUE, SAR, NAHT RUM) Milaki for “end of the natural”. The name given for the prophesied battle between Light and Dark in the Radnalac Writings. It is believed to be the destruction of the world. Also known as The Recue for short or The Last Battle in the common tongue.

Rein, Jada: (RAIN, JAY DAH) A Protector of the Kingdom wanted for treason.

Release, The: The time foretold by the Dark One’s prophecy when the Da’Vocatus will break the kingdoms and separate the people to either the Dark or the Light. The time just before The Recue.

Rheinau, Alpenna: (RAY NOW, AL PEN AH) Foreign merchant residing in Clemetzon. A man of mysterious background and arcane knowledge.

Rivven, Tyris of the Blood Line Rivven: (RIV VAN, TIE RUS) A Lord from the Kingdom Gospadar. High Leasunng for the Dackar Kingdom and adviser for King Alessandro Strouv of Dackar.

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Salochin: (SALL OH SHIN) Ancient Zynik word which has lost translation through the ages. Many believe it may have been translated “child or children of light”, though it is uncertain. A religious and mysterious group of nomads who travel searching for the one they call Heilon’Sar. They are often hated and feared by outsiders because of their devious reputations. It is said that any who accept the Salochin’s help must repay the Salochin with one’s life or worse, if possible.

Schools of Encartne: There are ten schools of which a Leasunng may study: Abjuration, Alteration, Battle, Conjuration, Divination, Enchantment, Healing, Illusion, Knowledge, and Philosophy. Each school has its own color in the heraldry of the Kingdom Dackar. For example, black is for Battle, red is for Conjuration, and white is for Healing. Most Leasunngs prefer to study all schools and do not specialize, making for a wider range of powers. Some specialize in one school to become a Master Leasunng in that school. A student must study all schools for the first seven years of training before reaching the status of Leasunng. Once a Leasunng, he/she can decide to specialize or not, then must study another three years. In the last year of study the Leasunng must venture alone for some time, using his or her knowledge to support his or herself before becoming a Master Leasunng.

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Trikea: (TRY KEY AH) Mountain people settled in the Rosette Mountains.

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U’Gontar Ralatwarb: (U GONE TAR, RAH LA TWARB) The proper name for a kingdom of great knowledge and prestige in the western region of Viarek. Commonly called Gontar.

Ubel, Jerell Bose: (U BELL, JER REL, BOYS) Head Councilman for the Kingdom Dackar and adviser for King Alessandro Strouv of Dackar.

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Vestilos: (VES TIL OHS) The island kingdom in the southwestern region of Viarek.

Viarek: (VY AH REK) The known world.

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Zynik: (SIGH NEEK) A slim, pale colored race of people who once dominated the land of the western continent before the arrival of the first newcomers over nine hundred years ago. They are distinct for their delicate features and pointed noses and ears. Dackar holds the largest population of Zynik on the continent. Most Zynik people live in the cities now and run the majority of trade houses throughout Dackar.