41. Glossary
Augurec /pron:au-gur-etc/ — an alloy of silver, iron, and copper produced by artificer mages with the ability to disrupt the natural patterns of all aether; magical shackles.
Basilisk — a beast with a serpent-like body and fatal venom and death stare.
Bies(s.)/biesy (pl.) /pron:b-yes/ — a personification of all the undefined evil forces in nature. Once, they were placed amongst the most dangerous and oldest demons in Central and Eastern Europe. They were massive bison-like beasts with horns and hooves that were hostile and resistant to most types of weapons.
Borovio — one of the seven dukedoms of the Dagome kingdom, governed by the Erenhart family.
Domine — the official title of the primary (alpha) male in a dark fae household responsible for protection and external affairs. His authority is almost equal to a Domina’s.
Domina(s.)/dominae(pl. ) — a lady of her own domain; dark fae
Draugr /pron:drow-gar/ — a revenant awakened in his grave that retains some mental capabilities. Their primal reason for existence is to protect their treasures, but they can be tethered to the necromancer’s will.
Falchion /pron:falkion/ — a broad, slightly curved sword with a cutting edge on the convex side
Geas (s.)/geasa (pl.) — a form of magical compulsion, curse, or obligation. Those under a geas are required to follow certain conditions or orders, risking death for disobedience.
Ghoul — minor Vel demon
Harpy/Harpies — arapaciousmonster described as having a woman’s head and body and a bird’s wings andclawsor depicted as a bird ofpreywith a woman’s face
Jarylo — God of Fertility and Spring
Kirbai — a hybrid of a horse and a snow leopard. Created by Cahyon Abyasa before he was corrupted by foul magic. The animal is known for its intelligence, fierce nature, and loyalty. It can survive in the harshest environments and climb almost vertical walls.
Kirtle — a dress similar to men’s tunics. They were loose and reached to below the knees or lower. Slits on the sides were pulled tight to fit the figure. Kirtles were typically worn over a chemise or smock and under formal outer garments or surcoats.
Keresik — a term from the fae language. An endearment for the secondary male in a dark fae household. Direct meaning: beloved. (actually, it is a Cornish word for beloved, which we really like)
Lanara poison — a potent poison explicitly invented for mages. It suppresses the ability to connect with the aether and, therefore, cast any spells.
Lara'mei /pron:Lara-may/ — My chosen. Endearment used by dark fae males for the women they consider suitable mates—a signal of intention used in courting rituals.
Latawiec(s.)/pron:Lata-vi-etc/latawce(pl.) /latav-ce/ —shapeshifting demons. They flew in the currents of the wind. Their physical bodies were similar to large birds, with sharp claws and colourful feathers, but they had human heads. They could temporarily shift into human shape to tempt the victim with their song, and when they sang, those who heard it clawed their bodies, ripping the flesh as an offering for the ravenous demons.
Mamuna — a female swamp demon in Slavic mythology known for being malicious and dangerous.
Manticore — a beast with a lion’s body, human head and scorpion tail that loves to eat its victim whole after paralysing them with its scorpion’s venom.
Morgenstern — a handle attached to a chain with a metal spiked ball on the end. Otherwise known as a Morning Star flail.
Morana — goddess of death and winter.
Nyja /pron:Ni-ya/ — goddess of War and Death, guardian of the souls that died a violent death.
Olgoi worm /pron:ol-g{oi}/ — giant blind earthworm with rows of serrated teeth, famous for drilling tunnels in the dirt and rocks. They rarely hunt sentient beings, but during starvation periods, they can move to the surface and hunt for warm-blooded prey.
Peasant’s crown — a traditional crown-like braid for women
Psoglav /pron:p-so-gwav/ — a demon with a human body with horse’s legs, a dog’s head with iron teeth, and a single eye on the forehead. They live in caves or in a dark land that has plenty of gemstones but no sun, and they love to eat people, especially fresh corpses.
Raróg /Pron: ra-roog/ — fire demons coming in the shape of horse-size falcons with beaks and claws made of burning embers and wings that start fires while they fly
Skein — a length of thread or yarn, loosely coiled and knotted.
Spectra (s.)/spectrae (pl.) — majorVel demon
Striga(s.)/strigae(pl.) — Minor Wel demon, A female demon born from violent death. They hunted those who wronged them, and once their vengeance was completed, they hunted for any human. They looked like skinny females with two rows of teeth, large claws, and leather, whip-like hair.
Utopiec(s.) /pron:uto-pi- etcs/— spirits of human souls that died by drowning, residing in the element of their own demise. They are responsible for dragging people into swamps and lakes as well as killing animals standing near still water.
Upiór (s.)/upiory (pl.) /pron:u-pi-oor/ — an undead being that arises from one cursed upon their death, appearing as a freshly deceased corpse. An upiór drives their strength from drinking and bathing in the blood of the living and can kill with their shrieks.
Vambrace — forearm guards are tubular or semi-tubular defences for the forearm worn as part of a suit of plate armour that was often connected to gauntlets.
Vjesci /pron:vi-yes-chi/ (s./pl.) — (originally from Polish folklore adjusted to the lore) An undead demon that retained the thoughts, personality, and body of the person. As their body slowly cooled down, the cheeks and lips would have a bright red colour, and blood could be found underneath the nails and on the face, while their limbs remained supple.
Vyraj /pron:vi-ray/ — an afterlife paradise for those who deserve it and warriors who have fallen in battle.
Wlok (s./pl.) /pron:w-wok/ — a major vel demon that looks like tumbleweed made of bones. It rolled over the roads and fields, killing any living creature that had bones inside, adding them to its “body” in its constant need to grow.
?mij (z- as in English:vi si on - me-j) — a powerful demi-god associated with water and marshlands, a giant, three-headed viper with large wings. He can be called from the void between the worlds, and his favour can be obtained by offering him a sacrificial woman. Once the ?mij makes a deal, he will protect the city to its death, only to be reborn in the void.