34. TERMS

TERMS

Adal – Loosely translated it means the reckoning – challenging to dangerous undertakings Adva Ka – A rite of passage Tuann must pass Akieri - similar to an en-blade. One must utilize their ki to extend the blade for use.Aksa – Fist sized animal who is stubborn and blood thirstyAlja – Haldeel word for spy. Often used in reference to the ilsaAlmaluk – the crown jewel of the Haldeel empire. It doesn’t have a fixed location but rather wanders space.Azala – ChildAzira aliri – Cat ear shaped flowerAza – Polite form of address, ex: Sir or Ma’amBalial – the material with anti-ballistic properties often used in the clothes Kira is given by House RoakeBuka – a carnivorous fish raised by the HaldeelCheva nier – My loveChoko trees – A tree on Ta Sa’RielColi – Affectionate term of endearment similar to sweet heartColina – A formal form of coliEtheiri – Place of remembranceEtair – Horse-like creatureDi aloashka – term of endearment given from someone older to someone youngerFeilli – Symbiotic creatures in the oceanFendrik – An enemy on Roake’s borderHakeeb – the defensive mines deployed around Ta Sa’RielIffli – Insult. Roughly translated – mutt, half-breed, waste Ilsa – alien arachnid that is sometimes used as a spy or petKattas – Warrior formsKeeva – Alcoholic drinkKi – Soul’s breathKithiw – derogatory term by the tsavitee used in reference to humans. Loosely defined it means fodder or foodKueper – A snack wrapped in a pastryLaug – A type of tea popular among the TuannLenacht – It means blessing in Tuann and is in reference to the Mea’Ave’s childLoaw – HoverbikeLu-ong – Dragon like creature who is able to manipulate ki.Mea’Ave – The soul of the planetOoros – Beast of burden, pulls carriages, looks like a cross between a bison and woolly mammothOoril – Night animalOshota – Elite Tuann warriors – their name means shieldSeiki Stone – Drains kiSeon’yer – Teacher or guideSirav Rytil – Second chancesSye – direct translation means all and none. It is the third neutral gender of Odin’s people, being neither female or maleTala dog – Cross between boar and wolf and armored tankTilu – A Tuann invention that looks like butterfly wings and allows the user to flyTijit – A small angry rodentTixsi – Looks like a cross between a rabbit and a chinchilla. They possess minor empathic abilities that allow them to act as emotional support companionsTolial – A special gem that is considered valuableUhva na – Trial of the Broken. A rite of passage those of House Roake must pass before receiving a teacher who will prepare them for the adva kaUral – Similar to synth armor but not as advancedVertier Order – an order of the Haldeel that is considered sacredYer’se – Student or apprenticeZala – InfantZa/Za na/Za na ri/Za na ri na – various forms of formal address by the HaldeelZinyai – precious small oneZuipi – Tuann energy/projectile weapon that looks kind of like a bow and arrow

TUANN HOUSES

Five Major Houses

Luatha - Ruled by Liara.

Roake – Ruled by Harlow.

Danai - Overlord unknown

Asanth - Overlord unknown

Kashori - Overlord unknown

Minor Houses

Dethos – Sworn to Danai

Maxiim – Fallen House formerly sworn to Luatha

Remie – Sworn to Danai

Shivie – allegiance unknown

Terot – Sworn to Danai

Votair – Allegiance unknown