GOREAN INFORMATION S-Z
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sa (noun): life
sa (noun): daughter
Sa-eela (noun): one of the most sensual and erotic of slave dances; it consists of five distinct portions; belongs to the class of slave dance known as Lure Dances of the Love- Starved Slavegirl
sajel (noun):a drug which causes harmless pustules to erupt on the body; in combination with gieron, it reproduces the symptoms of the Bazi plague. See also gieron
salt shark (noun): a long-bodied (12' or more) carnivorous fish having gills situated under the jaw, several rows of triangular teeth, a sickle- like tail, and a sail-like dorsal fin; inhabits brine pits such as those of the Tahari
san (adj.): one; fem. sana
sa'ng (adj.): without
sa-fora (noun; lit. 'chain-daughter'): slavegirl
sa'ng-fori (noun; lit. 'without chains'): freedom
Salerian Confederation (noun): an alliance of 4 cities - Ti, Port Olni, Lara, and Vonda - formed to rid the Olni River of pirates & to protect inland shipping
sar (noun): king
Sardar (noun): priest-kings, large (c. 8 ft. tall) intelligent insects who are the true rulers of Gor; the mountain range where the Priest- Kings live
Sardar Fairs (noun): huge fairs held 4 times each year at the foot of the Sardar Mountains; they coincide with the equinoxes and solstices (En'Kara, En'Var, Se'Kara, & Se'Var); for the during of the Fair, the area is neutral territory: no one may be enslaved at the Fair (though slaves captured elsewhere may be sold), & no blood may be spilled; serves as a trading point for information and merchandise; every Gorean is required to visit the Fair at least once before the age of 25
Sa-Tarna (noun; lit. 'life-daughter'): grain, specifically wheat
Sa-Tassna (noun; lit. 'life-mother'): meat; food in general
Schendi (noun): a port city just south of the equator, having a population of c. 1 million citizens; is the base of operations for the League of Black Slavers
Scribes, Caste of (noun): the caste concerned with history, accounting, record-keeping, etc.; one of the five High Castes which make up Gorean government; their caste color is blue. For other castes, see Castes of Gor
se (adj.): second
Second Knowledge (noun): the education available to the higher castes; it is more esoteric, and includes knowledge of Earth
second slave (phrase): referring to the serving of black wine, it indicates that the consumer prefers to drink it without sugar or milk; from the fact that the sugar and milk are placed in the cup by one slave before the beverage is poured into the cup by a second slave
second wine (noun): see breeding wine
Se'Kara (noun; lit. 'second turning'): the seventh month of the Gorean calendar, that of the autumnal equinox, roughly equivalent to the Earth calendar month of September
Selnar (noun): the third month of the Gorean calendar (in Ko-ro-ba and some other cities)
sereem diamonds (noun): a transparent mineral which is precious because of its rarity; is red with flecks of white
Se'Var (noun; lit. 'second resting'): the tenth month of the Gorean calendar, that of the winter solstice, roughly equivalent with the Earth calendar month of Decembershe-sleen position: also known as "assuming the modality of the she-quadruped," the slave falls to her hands and knees, her head down on the floor, her hindquarters thrust high for viewing and/or her Master's pleasure. "Serving in the modality of the she-quadruped" is an instruction whereby the slave performs her regular duties upon hands and knees, without the benefit of the use of her hands. In this mode she may not rise to her feet and may use only her mouth and teeth to grasp and manipulate objects. See also Kajira Positions of Gor-
she-urts (noun; short for 'she-urts of the wharves'): homeless free girls - runaways, vagabonds, orphans, etc. - who live near the canals in port cities, surviving by scavenging, begging, stealing, and sleeping with paga attendants; they sleep wherever they find space, and usually wear a brief tunic instead of Robes of Concealment
shipping collar (noun): a loose, generic collar worn by slaves when being shipped as cargo
shirk (noun): a series of chains that is designed to enhanse the beauty of a kajira rather then restrain her. It goes from a neck collar, to the wrists and anckles.
shu (noun): a letter of the Gorean alphabet; derived from oriental calligraphy; represents the sh sound
sidge (noun): a letter of the Gorean alphabet; derived from cuneiform
side-block girl (noun): a slavegirl sold for a fixed price from the side block of a slave auction house, instead of auctioned from the main block; used disparagingly
silk girl (noun): term used by those of Torvaldsland to denote a slavegirl from the southern cities; often used disparagingly
silk slave (noun): a male pleasure slave; usually in attendance on a free woman
sim plant (noun): a rambling, tangled vine-like plant with huge, rolling leaves, raised in the pasture chambers of the Nest
sip root (noun): a bitter root whose extract is the active ingredient in slave wine
sirik (noun): a arrangement of chains used to display a slavegirl rather than confine her; it consists of a collar, to which about five feet of chain is attached; part-way down the chain is a pair of manacles, and the chain terminates in a set of shackles
slave bells (noun): tiny bells which give off a sensual shimmer of sound; threaded by the dozen on thongs or chains, they may be tied or locked around a girl's ankles or wrists, or attached to her collar; are worn or removed only at the whim of a master
slave belly (noun): the area of the abdomen around the navel; so called because only slavegirls expose their navels
slave box (noun): 1) small, square (3x3') iron box, with a door having a viewing aperture of 7"x1/2" in the middle, and a pass-through of 12x2" at the base; a punishment device for slaves; 2) a small ventilated box, barely large enough to contain a slave, sometimes used in the transport & delivery of slaves after purchase
slave bracelets (noun): manacles; there are 3 links between the wristrings
slave cage (noun): a small cage, just big enough for a slavegirl to sit or curl up, in which she may be placed as cargo Other cages and kennels are:
slave dance (noun): any of the sensuous and lascivious dances performed by slavegirls to entertain their masters; designed to display the sexual heat of the performer, and invite her use by masters; dances include the Belt Dance, Chain Dance, Dance of the 6 Thongs, Sa-eela, Tile Dance (performed on red tiles), Tether Dance
slave goad (noun): an electrical device, much like a cattle prod, used for controlling and disciplining slaves
slave heat (noun): the intense need and passion of a slavegirl
slave hobble (noun): a chain consisting of a wrist-ring and an ankle-ring joined by 7" of chain it is fastned on one ankle and the opposite wrist
slave hood (noun): a leather hood, having no opening for eyes, mouth, or ears, which covers a slave's entire head; usually has a gag attachment
slave lips (noun): the pursing of a slavegirl's lips as for kissing; often used as a command
slave mat (noun): a course mat to which area a slavegirl may be ordered for discipline or rape; the girl may not leave the mat unless permitted by her master
slave oval (noun): a method of chain a slavegirl consisting of a hinged iron loop which locks around her waist, with two sliding wrist rings and a welded ring in the middle of the back
slave pole (noun): imaginary pole that 'transfixes' a dancing girl, by which she is 'held' during her dance
slave porridge (noun): a cold, unsweetened mixture of water and Sa-Tarna meal, on which slaves are fed; in Torvaldsland, it is called 'bond-maid gruel', and often mixed with pieces of chopped parsit fish
slave perfume (noun): perfumes designed to be worn by slavegirls; they are heavier and more sensual than those designed for free women
slave rag (noun): see Ta-Teera
slave rape (noun): the sexual use of a slavegirl; may be either tender or brutal, casual or deliberate
slave ring (noun): a heavy iron ring, c. 1' in diameter, to which a slave may be secured for security, discipline, or any other reason; often found in floors, interior & exterior walls (either 1' or 3' above the ground), attached to the foot of a master's sleeping couch, etc.
slave steel (noun): generic term for collars, chains, siriks, etc. worn by slaves
slave strap (noun): a heavy strap or belt which buckles behind the wearer's back; in front, there is a metal plate with a welded ring, through which passes the 4 hort (5") chain of a pair of slave bracelets; designed to keep the wearer's hand before his body
slave veil (Noun): a small triangle of diaphanous yellow silk, worn across the bridge of the nose and covering the lower half of the face; it parodies the heavy veils worn by free women, as it conceals nothing and often arouses the lust of masters. See "Robes of Concealment"
slave wagon (noun): a flat-bedded, barred wagon, like a large cage with a door in the rear, in which many slaves may be transported at one time, their ankles chained to a bar that runs down the center of the floor; tarpaulins are often used to cover the cage & hide the cargo; analogous to an old-fashioned Earth circus wagon
slave wine(noun): a black, bitter beverage that acts as a contraceptive; its effect is instantaneous and lasts for well over a month; can be counter-acted with a another, sweet-tasting beverage
Slavers, Caste of (noun): the sub-caste of the Merchants, one who deals in human merchandise; their caste colors are blue and yellow. For other castes, see Castes of Gor
Slaver's Caress (noun): a method of touching, without warning, a slavegirl who is being sold in order to exhibit her slave heat for potential buyers; also known as the Whip Caress, as it is commonly done using a coiled whip
Slavers, League of Black (noun): a branch of the Caste of Slavers; they work out of Schendi and its environs. For other castes, see Castes of Gor
Slaver's Necklace (noun): fanciful term for a coffle of slavegirls
slee (noun): a rodent which inhabits the rainforests inland of Schendi
slime worm (noun): a long, slow, blind worm which inhabits the caverns below the Nest in the Sardar; scavenges the remains of the Golden Beetles kills
sleen (noun): 1. a ferocious feline, some 20 feet long, having 6 legs and 2 rows of teeth. There are four types: the prairie sleen, which is tawny; the forest sleen, which is black or brown; the aquatic sea sleen; and the white snow sleen; can be domesticated for herding and tracking. ( See also Zoology - Cross Reference of Gor ) 2. Sleen (noun): a tribe of Red Savages which inhabits the Barrens
sorp (noun): a shellfish, common esp. in the Vosk river, similar to an oyster; like an oyster, it manufactures pearls
Stabilization Serums (noun): a series of medical injections which, among other things, retards the aging process; an invention of the Priest-Kings, approved by them for use by humans; administered in 4 injections
stimulation cage (noun): an ornate, fairly roomy cage, furnished comfortably with fabrics of all kinds, furs, cosmetics, perfumes, jewelry, etc. in which a naked slavegirl in training may be housed; its purpose is to awaken her senses, esp. the tactile senses, to everything in the world around her, so that she may be more pleasing to masters; in addition, it is just too short for her to stand upright, so that her head is always inclined in a gesture of submission
Stone (noun): a unit of measurement equal to 4 Earth pounds. See also Weights and measures of Gor
Stones (noun): a guessing game in which one player must guess whether the number of stones held in the fist of the second player is odd or even
Street of Brands (noun): the city or area in a given city where slavers conduct their business
Street of Coins (noun): the street or area in a given city where banking and other financial transactions take place
street veil (noun): the outermost veil worn by free women; worn over the house veil when leaving the house. See "Robes of Concealment"
submission mat (noun): a scarlet mat, used in Tharna, on which a free woman, naked and bound with yellow cords, must submit as slave to her master, first hearing him recite a ritual poem, then yielding physically
sul (noun): starchy, golden-brown, vine-borne fruit; principal ingredient in sullage
sul (noun): a tuberous vegetable similar to the potato; often served sliced and fried
sul paga (noun): alcoholic beverage made from suls; akin to vodka
sula (command; lit. 'back'?): at this command, a slavegirl will lie on her back, her hands at her sides, palms up, and with her legs spread wide
sullage (noun): a soup made prinicipally from suls, tur-pah, and kes, along with whatever else may be handy
Sun Lances (noun): a warrior society of the Sleen tribe of Red Savages
Swamp Spiders (noun): man-sized acrachnids which inhabit the swampland near the city of Ar; they can communicate in human speech via the mechanical translators they wear around their abdomens; they spin Cur-lon Fiber, which is used in the textile mills of Ar
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Ta-Teera (noun): a one-piece, sleeveless, short slave garment; also called the slave rag
Ta-Thassa (phrase; lit. 'to the sea'): ritual phrase invoked during a libation offering of wine, oil, and salt made to Thassa
tabor (noun): 1. a small drum. 2. One of the other "exchange islands," south of Teletus.
tabuk (noun): a kind of antelope, being yellow in color and having a single horn
Tajuks (noun): a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Aretai
Ta'Kara (noun): a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Kavars
Tal (noun): greetings; often accompanied with a salute performed by raising the right hand to shoulder level, palm inward
talender (noun): delicate, yellow-petaled meadow flower, symbolic of feminine love and beauty; a crown of talendars is often worn by a free woman during the Companionship ceremoney; worn in a slavegirl's hair, it is a silent plea for her to be raped
talmit (noun): headband
talu (noun): a unit a measure equalling 2 gallons
taluna (noun; lit. 'panther girl'): a free woman who lives as a hunter in small tribes of 15-100 members; they roam the northern forests of Gor
tar (preposition): to
Tar-Sardar-Gor (lit. 'To the Priest-Kings of Gor'): ritual phrase recited during the pre- banquet libation in which a few grains of meal, colored salt, and a few drops of wine are placed in a fire; the equivalent of saying grace
tarn (noun): crested, hawk-like bird large enough to be ridden; used in battle and in racing
tarn cot (noun): building in which domesticated tarns are housed
tarn disk, copper (noun): a unit of currency
tarn disk, gold (noun): a unit of currency, of the highest value on Gor; also made in double- weight; many cities on Gor mint their own money, but the gold tarn disk of Ar is the standard for much of Gor
tarn goad (noun): an electrical device, much like a cattle prod, used for controlling tarns; is c. 20" long
tarn ship (noun): a type of ram-ship, being long and narrow, with a shallow draft, a straight keel, a single lateen-rigged mast, and a single bank of oars; at the prow, below the waterline, is a ram shaped like a tarn's head; it also carries light catapults, shearing blades, and other weaponry
tarn wire (noun): razor wire strung between the walls of a city to protect it from aerial attack
tarna (noun): daughter
tarsk (noun): a) porcine animal akin to the Earth pig, having a bristly mane which runs down its spine to the base of the tail; b) copper coin that is the whole coin of least value, equalling 10 tarsk bits
tarsk, giant (noun): large cousin of the tarsk, standing 10 hands high at the shoulder
tarsk, silver (noun): a coin worth 100 copper tarsks
tarsk bit (noun): a copper coin worth from 1/10 to 1/4 of a copper tarsk, depending on the city which mints the coin
Tashid (noun): a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Aretai
Tassa powder (noun): a reddish powder, usually mixed with red wine, which renders the consumer unconscious
tassna (noun): mother
tasta (noun): founding, as of a city
Ta-Teera (noun): similar to a slave tunic, but more ragged and revealing; often referred to as the 'slave rag'
tatrix (noun): title of the female ruler of the city of Tharna
tau (noun): a letter of the Gorean alphabet; corresponds to the Earth letter 'T' (?)
tef (noun): a unit of measure, consisting of a handful of whatever produce (such as dates) is being weighed; 6 tefs equal one tefa
tefa (noun): 1) a unit of measure equalling 6 tefs, or handfuls; 5 tefas equal 1 huda; 2) a small basket
telekint (noun): a plant of the Tahari; its roots, mashed & mixed with water, provide a red dye
tem (noun): a tree which produces a black wood that is very strong; ebony?
tenth ahn (noun): tenth 'hour', the Gorean noon
teslik (noun): a plant whose extract is the active ingredient in breeding wine
tharlarion (noun): one of several types of large, carnivorous reptiles, some of which have been domesticated; it's fat is rendered to provide lamp oil; see also mamba
tharlarion, broad (noun): sluggish tharlarion used as draft animals; herbivorous
tharlarion, high (noun): agile tharlarion used as a mount for riding; like T. rex, they have very short, almost useless, forlegs; carnivorous
tharlarion, river (noun): extremely large, herbivorous, web-footed lizards used by bargemen of the Cartius River to pull barges
tharlarion, rock (noun): a small reptile of the Tahari
tharlarion boots (noun): high boots of soft leather worn by riders of high tharlarion to protect their legs from the abrasive hides of their mounts
Thassa (noun): the sea
Third Knowledge (noun): that which, if it exists, is reserved for the Priest-Kings
Thieves, Caste of (noun): the caste of those who make their living by stealing, robbery, picking pockets, etc.; exists only in Port Kar. For other castes, see Castes of Gor
Ti (noun): a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Aretai
tibit (noun): a small, thin-legged bird which lives on tiny mollusks found on the shores of Thassa; sandpiper?
Tola, Feast of (noun): the Priest-King festival celebrating the anniversary of the Nuptial Flight of the Mother
Tolam, Feast of (noun): the Priest-King festival celebrating the anniversary of the Deposition of the First Egg
Tolama, Feast of (noun): the Priest-King festival celebrating the anniversary of the Hatching of the First Egg
toos (noun): a crab-like organism with overlapping plating; inhabits the Nest and scavenges on discarded fungus spores
tor (noun): light
Tor-Tu-Gor (noun; lit. 'light upon the Home Stone'): the sun
torvis (noun): fire
tospit (noun): a bitter, juicy citrus fruit
Tower Slave (noun): a state slavegirl in any of the cities of Gor; her duties in the apartment cylinders are largely domestic; traditionally, she kneels with her knees together & with her wrists crossed in front of her, as if for binding
tu (noun): on; upon
tu (prhase): you are
Tuchuk (noun): one of the four tribes of the Wagon Peoples; their standard is a representation of 4 bosk horns
tufted fisher (noun): a waterbird which inhabits the rivers of the rainforests inland of Schendi
tumit (noun): large flightless bird, about the size of an ostrich, having an 18'-long hooked beak; carnivorous
tun (noun): a letter of the Gorean alphabet; derived from demotic Egyptian
tur (noun): a reddish tree having a large trunk
Turia (noun): a major city-state of Gor, located south of the equator; named for the single Tur tree found at the bank of the stream by which it was built; celebrates the New Year at the summer solstice; often referred to as the ' Ar of the South'
tur-pah (noun): an edible tree parasite with curly, red, ovate leaves; grows on the tur tree; a main ingredient in sullage
twentieth ahn (noun): twentieth 'hour', the Gorean midnight
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ubar (noun): war chief
ubar san (noun, lit. 'one ubar'): war chief chosen to be supreme commander of the 4 tribes of the Wagon Peoples
ubara (noun): the Free Companion (consort) of a ubar
ubarate (noun): the territory governed by a ubar
ul (noun): giant carnivorous pteradactyl
urt (noun): a small, silken-furred rodent akin to the Earth rat; it has three rows of teeth, two tusks, and two horns
urt, ground (noun): a small rodent which inhabits the floor of the rainforests inland of Schendi
urt, leaf (noun): a small tree-dwelling rodent, having 4 toes, which inhabits the rainforests inland of Schendi; tree sloth?
urt, tree (noun): a small tree-climbing rodent found in the rainforests inland of Schendi
Urt Soldiers (noun): a warrior society of the Yellow Knife tribe of Red Savages
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val (noun): a letter of the Gorean alphabet; derived from demotic Egyptian
var (noun): resting
var (conj.): where
vart (noun): blind, bat-like flying rodent, about the size of a small dog
vart, jungle (noun): a relative of the northern vart, it inhabits the rainforests inland of Schendi
veck (verb): stand
veil (noun): a covering or coverings for the face, worn by free women in many city-states; up to five are worn see also house veil, last veil, pride veil,street veil, veil of the citizeness (see next term below). There is also a veil worn by slaves, see slave veil. See "Robes of Concealment"
veil of the citizeness (noun): the second of the veils worn by free women; worn under the pride veil and over the last veil. See "Robes of Concealment"
veminium (noun): a bluish wildflower commonly found on the lower ranges of the Thentis mountains; used in perfumes
veminium, desert (noun): small, purplish flower found in the Tahari; used in perfumes
verr (noun): a mountain goat indigenous to the Voltai Mountains; wild, agile, ill-tempered, with long hair and spiraling horns; source of a form of wool; it milk is potable, as well as being used for cheese
viktel (noun): triumph
Vosk League (noun): an alliance of 19 towns (Fina, Forest Port, Hammerfest, Iskander, Jasmine, Jort's Ferry, Point Alfred, Port Cos, Ragnar's Hamlet, Sais, Siba, Sulport, Tafa, Tancred's Landing, Tetrapoli, Turmus, Ven, Victoria, White Water) formed to keep the Vosk River clear of pirates & to promote trade
Voyages of Acquisition (noun): voyages made to Earth by the Priest-Kings to gather biological samples; this perhaps accounts for the similarity in many animals, as well as in language and culture, between Earth and Gor
vulo (noun): a tawny-colored poultry bird, similar to a pigeon, which also exists in the wild; used for meat and eggs
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wader, ring-necked (noun): a variety of waterbird which inhabits the rivers of the rainforests inland of Schendi
wader, yellow-legged (noun): a variety of waterbird which inhabits the rivers of the rainforests inland of Schendi
Wagon Peoples (noun): four nomadic tribes that wander the Plains of Turia with their immense herds of bosk
Waiting Hand (noun): the 5-day period between the 12th Passage Hand and the beginning of the New Year, which begins on the Vernal Equinox
walking chains (noun): adjustable chains fastened on the ankles of a slavegirl to train her to walk with the length of stride preferred by her master
Warriors, Caste of (noun): the caste which includes infantry, tharlarion cavalry, and tarnsmen; one of the five High Castes which make up Gorean government, and as such the military branch of the government; their caste color is red. For other castes, see Castes of Gor
Warrior's Pace (noun): a slow jog that can be maintained for hours
Weight (noun): a unit of measurement equal to 10 Stone, or 40 Earth pounds. See also: Weights and measures of Gor
Whip Caress (noun): see Slaver's Caress
Whip of the Furs (noun): a method of disciplining slavegirls by rape rather than by flogging; esp. popular in Torvaldsland
Whip Knife (noun): a whip with razors embedded in the tip
wingfish (noun): tiny blue salt-water fish with 4 poisonous spines on its dorsal fin; found in the waters off Port Kar; its liver is considered a delicacy in Turia
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Yellow-Kaiila Riders (noun): a warrior society of the Kaiila tribe of Red Savages
Yellow Knives (noun): a tribe of Red Savages which inhabits the Barrens
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zad (noun): a large, broad-winged, black-&- white bird with a long, narrow, yellowish, hooked beak, found in the Tahari; they scavenge on carrion; similar to the Earth vulture
zad, jungle (noun): a cousin of the Tahari zad; found in the rainforest inland of Schendi
zadit (noun): a small, tawny-feathered, sharp- billed bird of the Tahari; insectivorous, feeding on sand flies and other similar insects; they often land a kaiila and spend long periods hunting the sand flies that infest the host animal
Zar (noun): a boardgame of the Tahari; the board is marked like a Kaissa board, but the pieces - 9 per player, and called 'pebbles' - are placed at the intersections of the lines; movement is somewhat like that of checkers, but without capturing of pieces; the object of the game is to effect a complete exchange of the original placement of the pieces
zeder (noun): a small, sleen-like, carnivorous mammal which inhabits the rainforests inland of Schendi, esp. along the Ua River; grows to c. 2' and weighs 8-10 lbs; is diurnal, can swim very well, & builds a stick-&-mud nest in the branches of a tree, where it spends the night
Zevar (noun): a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Aretai
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