Glossary
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A few readers have pointed out that the story needs a glossary, as some terms seemed to slip off their heads. So, even though this is not complete, this may help with that. More information will be added as the story progresses.
Hierarchy:
Plebeian:
Commoner; can be titled or untitled. Only titled plebeians can own land.
Equites:
Titled plebeians or legionnaires who have served the empire for years.
Patricians:
High nobles.
Note: One can climb from lower ranks to higher, but can also fall to lower ranks. More info will be added later.
Legionary Hierarchy:
Tirones:
New recruits.
Auxiliaries:
Conscripted or non-citizen soldiers.
Milites/Legionary:
Elite soldiers, usually Common Class.
Immunes/Immunis (singular):
Soldiers with specialized skills exempt from normal duties (medics, artisans, blacksmiths, clerks).
Decurion:
Leader of ten elite soldiers, usually Noble Class.
Centurion:
Commander of a century, with ten decurions under them, usually Prestigious Class.
Primus Pilus:
Commander of a cohort, overseeing ten centurions, highest rank under Legate and Arch Imperator. Usually Fabled Class.
Legate:
Commander of a legion (5,000-10,000 soldiers), usually from the imperial family.
Dux/Duces (plural):
Commander of legions, potentially of royal blood, usually Heroic Rank.
Arch Imperator:
Supreme Commander/Emperor.
Other Ranks:
Myrmidon:
A loyal subordinate who executes orders unquestioningly.
Tribune:
Upper-class Patrician military officer in training. A legion can have ten tribunes.
Decarnus:
A decurion’s squad of 8-10 men.
Characters:
Arilyn Arcis O'Ryon:
The protagonist.
Ashlyn Amadeus:
Arilyn's mother.
Jinn Ta'shin O'Ryon:
Arilyn's father, a powerful individual (implied to be Prestige or Fabled Class) skilled in combat and Nullification. Former Rift explorer.
Emilyn (Emi) Amadeus:
Arilyn's aunt, a Prestige Class Magus with Oracle Academy experience.
Rosalyn (Rose/Little Goblin) Amadeus:
Arilyn's other aunt, a student at Oracle Academy and Shaper specializing in wind and lightning.
Diana:
A friend of Arilyn and Eran, with Enchantment and Enhancement Essence.
Eran Stonecutter:
A close friend of Arilyn, three seasons older, son of a farmer, Awakens Augmenter path, dreams of Knighthood.
Priam Octavius:
Son of the Lord Magistratus, possesses Celerity Gift, often arrogant.
Aleya Octavius:
Priam’s elder sister, possesses Perception Gift.
Arata:
A former acquaintance of Jinn, joined the legion and ranked up to centurion.
Nikolas Aelius:
Ashlyn’s father, with a vast collection of books.
High Lady Shenaryn Amadeus:
Ashlyn's mother.
Magus Prisca:
Dreamweaver.
Tiberius Aelius:
Royal Knight.
Hadrian Aelius Aurelius:
Previous Generation’s Arch Imperator, possesses Purple Essence.
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Old Rowin:
Local Guildmaster of Karmel.
Delric:
Combat instructor at Karmel's institution.
Claudius Octavius:
Lord Magistratus of Karmel Valley, father of Aleya and Priam.
Tullia (Tuli):
Karmel-born Noble Class Shaper, part of Serpent's Spite’s main roster.
Ao Denarius:
Patrician, part of Serpent's Spite’s main roster.
Quintus Septimus Octavius:
Patrician, holds a prominent position in Serpent's Spite.
Divinity:
Solas:
Goddess of Fire and Passion.
Zaguar:
God of Earth.
Nalyani:
The Oracle.
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Places:
Karmel Valley (Karmel):
Arilyn's home. A part of the Dimir District.
Dimir District:
The region in which Karmel Valley is located. A remote, agrarian area.
Klearon:
A great city connected to four districts. A large city with a Waygate, serving as a central trade and gathering center.
Vashar:
Home of the Amadeus family. A mountainous region, implied to be colder and wilder than Karmel Valley. Home of Winterheart Deer and Sabertooth Tigers.
Althelon:
A pilgrimage spot of myth and legends.
Nalanda, The City of Stars:
Main neutral city for the Awakened. Home of Oracle Academy, United Guild Coalition, and more.
Revalas:
Capital of the Ablberan Empire.
Olympus:
Highest mountain
The Lonely Wanderer:
Inn in Klearon.
Oracle Academy:
A prestigious institution for magical study.
Spirit Realm/Aetheric realms:
Source of aether.
Groups/Organizations:
The Knights of the Emberleaf:
A group devoted to the Tree of Life and pledged to service.
The United Guild Coalition:
A force behind the world, made up of various magical factions that prioritize their interests over the world as a whole.
Serpent's Spite:
A smaller guild serving as the police in the land in Dimir district.
Gifts & Paths:
Gifts:
Unique, inherent abilities. Can be essence-based or soul-based.
Fractal Soul:
The protagonist's Gift, allowing him to see essence weaves.
Paths:
Designations denoting an Awakened's specialty or calling.
Shaper:
A path that enables one to mold elements, manipulate the building blocks of creation, and control magic.
Augmenter:
A path that enhances primarily physical capabilities.
Classes:
Hierarchical system denoting progression within a given Path, including
Common, Noble, Prestigious, Fabled, Heroic, Legendary,
and
Mythic.
Honors:
Unique qualifications given only to rare individuals displaying incredible achievement.
Essence Color Types:
Transference:
Colorless.
Enchantment:
Yellow essence color.
Transformation:
Blue essence color.
Enhancement:
Red essence color.
Dream Essence:
Silvery.
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Secondary and tertiary colours:
Purple: Transference + Transformation + Enhancement
Orange: Transference + Enhancement + Enchantment
Green: Transference + Transformation + Enchantment
Crafting/Smithing Terms:
Fabricator:
A general term for crafted magical items.
Artifact:
A high-quality fabricator with an internal faux weave, requiring a precise creation process.
Relic:
An extremely old artifact with historical and cultural significance.
Apparatus:
A system of tools designed for a particular task.
Engraving Pen:
An instrument used by artisans, scribes, or runers to etch runes.
Elensil:
A special type of essence paper aiding in essence engraving and rune molding.
Artifacts and Relics:
Aetherbound Quillpen Band of ProtectionOuroborus
List of Gifts: