The Kregish Encyclopaedia

Aduimbrev:	A province of Vallia, of which Vektor was Kov.
"A rapier to sharpen":	equates with "an ax to grind."
Absordur:	A woodland trylonate of the Dawn Lands, rich in timber and minerals.
absteilung:	Kregan term for a certain type of honor deriving from a difficult feat in battle.
Admiral Constanta, The:	An inn in Valkanium.
Adria, Cleiter:	A hyr-kaidur in the Jikhorkdun of Huringa.
Aeilssa:	Princess.
Afferatu, Castle of:	where Queen Fahia imprisoned her niece Lildra, later rescued by Prescot. 24
Affliction of the Sores of Combabbry:	a type of plague; among the symptoms are suppurating sores running with greenish pus. 28
agate-winged jutmen of Hodan-Set:	A mythical host of ghostly riders who scourge the nighted plains of Kregen.
agio:	a custom practiced by mercenaries of putting their wealth into a common pot before a battle, those sharing it out being fewer than those contributing.
Agron the Needle:	a physician of Mellinsmot. 28
ahlnim:	a race of diffs which produces many mystics and wise men.
Ahrinye:	Star Lord of acrid tongue in apparent opposition to other Everoinye.
Aidrin:	Country of the Dawn Lands; Jikaida City is the capital.
Aighos:	A chieftain of the Blue Mountain Boys, nicknamed Korf.
Akhram:	A castle and observatory at the eastern end of the Grand Canal in which the Todalpheme of Akhram carry on their work.
Alexeyim's trakir:	a hefty sliver of iron sharpened at both ends and hurled in battle by the Alexeyim to deadly effect.
Aleygyn:	Title of chief of stikitches.
Algarond, Quarnach, Vad of the Dudinter District of BaMarish:	His identity was taken by Prescot to penetrate into the fortress of Smerdislad in Faol to rescue Saffi from the Manhounds. (AVA)
alkwoin:	A valuable mineral obtained by open-cast mining.
Allakar, Chamber of:	an audience chamber in the imperial palace in Vondium.
Alley of a Thousand Bangles:	jewelry alley in Magdag where Prescot received the poison from the king's conspirators. (REK)
Alley of Cloves:	Narrow street in the sacred quarter of Ruathytu in which stands the inn The Kyr Nath and the Fifi.
Alloran, Vodun, Kov of Kaldi:	A shrewd man who lost his lands in Vallia's Time of Troubles and who dreamed only of returning in triumph; commanded the Fifth Army, the Army of the Southwest.
Alloran, Vodun, Kov of Kaldi:	sent by Prescot to liberate southwest Vallia. Became a traitor and sought to usurp the throne of Vallia under the influence of Arachna, but became once again loyal upon her death. 35
Almuensis, Cult of:	a cult of sorcerors of considerable powers.
Almuensis:	A cult of Sorcerers of considerable powers.
Alwim the Eye:	a mercenary who signed aboard Tuscurs Maiden. 29
Alyss:	an alias used by Delia while enslaved by Nyleen Gillois. 28
Ama of the Shining Hair:	Daughter of a poor man in a Vallian story.
Amak:	Rank of nobility below Elten.
Ambath, Homan ham:	the ambassador from Hamal to Hyrklana appointed by Empress Thyllis. 24
Amklana:	A province of Hyrklana and its proud and beautiful city.
Andapon, Captain:	master of the Menaham argenter Chavonth of Mem in which Prescot and Duhrra attempted to leave the inner sea. (REK)
Andrinos:	A Khibil wrestler brought with Turko and Saenci by Dray Prescot out of Pandahem. VFK
"Anete ham Terhenning":	A tragic song of Hamal.
angerim:	a race of diffs with much hair and large ears; very untidy in their living habits.
Angia, Kotera:	Mother of Anko the Chisel.
Anko the Chisel:	Cabinet-maker rescued from the bagnio in Vondium.
annimay:	an extremely sugary and creamy type of cake.
Aphrasoe:	The Swinging City. Built among giant plant-forms in a lake on the River Aph and inhabited by the Savanti (TT).
Aph, River:	Great river down which Prescot sailed on his first visit to Kregen (TT).
apim:	Homo sapiens.
Appar:	place in Proconia. The Battle of Appar halted Grodnim aggression at the eastern end of the inner sea.
Applica the Bounteous, Temple of:	a temple in Rashumsmot. 35
Apulad:	A kovnate in Hamal.
Apushniad:	ejection in disgrace from the Orders of Krozairs.
Arachna:	a sorcress of mixed Kataki and Kildoi ancestry who subborned Vodun Alloran; was killed by Lon the Knees. Prescot says that this is not her real name, which is too long and complex to be used conveniently. 35
Arachosia:	a windy city of the mountains of far southern Havilfar.
Aracloins:	City areas of confused alleys and covered souks and bazaars, teeming with commerce and villainy. 206
aracloin:	an area of a city consisting of twisting alleys; a haven for commerce and villainy.
aragorn:	Mercenary reavers and slavers.
Aramplo, San:	a wizard, an adept of the Thaumaturges of Thagramond; a member of the second expedition to the Coup Blag; died on that expedition. 36
Ararsnet, Roybin ti Autonne:	Secret agent working for Prescot. SES
arbora trees:	Called this because their flowers look like arbora feathers.
arbora:	A bird whose bright plumage is used for helmet decoration.
Archbold:	A leader of any of the Orders of Chivalry dedicated to Zair.
Archolax the Bones:	A spare man of gravitas, appointed Pallan of the Treasury of Vallia.
Arclay, Genal:	the Vad of the province of Valhotra in Vallia. 23
Arclay, Tom:	the son of Genal Arclay, in the Vallian Air Service. 23
Arclay, Travok:	the son of Genal Arclay, in the Vallian Air Service; was killed in a flying accident. 23
Arditchoith:	a moorkrim sorceror. 26
arena:	See Jikhorkdun.
argenter:	An oceangoing ship of Pandahem, broad and comfortable.
Arial, Fair of:	A fair held for the people of the Czarin Sea on the island of Drayzm after the pirates cleared away.
Ariane nal Amklana:	The chief lady of the city of Amklana who did not come too well out of her adventure down the Moder.
Arkadon:	Pleasant market town in Delphond.
Arkasson:	A city in the Hostile Territories.
Arkhebi, Hikdar:	Captain of Katrin Rashumin's airboat.
Arlton:	Island to the north of Veliadrin. Name means pestle.
Armipand:	One of the devils in the pantheon of Pandahem.
Arnor, Island of:	Lies on the east coast of Havilfar to the north of the mouth of the River Havilthytus.
Arrian nal Amklana:	the father of Queen Lildra of Hyrklana; was slain by the agents of Lildra's predecessor Fahia.
Arsenal of the Jikgernus:	imposing military warehouse for the swifters in Magdag.
"As the bitter blast blows the leaves away/So the wide-winged bird breasts the wind and soars":	lines from a poem by San Dweloin.
Ashti:	a young girl rescued by Prescot from the adherents of Lem in South Pandahem. 29
Askinard:	A land famed for its spices.
Asnar the Grolt:	a lookout aboard Redfang, killed in combat against the Shanks. 29
Asshurphaz:	A Warrior God of Djanduin.
Astar:	Group of islands midway between eastern Pandahem and Xuntal.
Astrashum:	A city of the Dawn Lands from which expeditions set out for Moderdrin. Here Prescot, Nodgen, and Hunch were sold on the auction block to Tarkshur the Lash. FFK
Athgar the Neemu:	ferocious Kataki fought by Vax in the Hyr Jikordur. (KRK)
atra:	Amulet, lucky charm.
Atvar, Ark:	A Jiktar of the Clan of Felschraung (TT).
audo:	Military term for section of eight to ten men.
autmoil:	stranger.
Autonne:	Town on the west coast of Veliadrin.
Avanar:	An estate in Valka near Vulheim.
Avandil, Rafik:	A numin assigned by Phu-Si-Yantong to observe Prescot. Eventually unmasked as Makfaril.
Ava:	an island off the northwest coast of Vallia.
Avnar, Erdil:	a Jiktar in the Vallian aerial cavalry. 26
Aymlo, Dorval:	A Lamnian merchant of Ordsmot rescued by Prescot from the Manhounds of Faol. (MHA)
Azhurad:	the Call summoning Krozairs in times of emergency.
Azure Strigicaw:	a voller in the fleet meeting the invasion of the King of North Vallia. 36
Ba-Domek:	Island on which is situated the city of Aphrasoe.
Ba-Marish:	A free city on the west coast of Havilfar opposite Ng'groga.
Ba Fela:	A free city on the west coast of Havilfar.
Babb:	the son of Queen Fahia of Hyrklana. 24
Bagor ti Hemlad:	Alias used by Prescot in Hamal.
Bakan:	an old name for the province of Balkan.
Bakan:	High kovnate of Vallia situated to the south of the Mountains of the North.
Bakkar:	A Brokelsh spirit or deity.
Balassmane:	A superb nikvove charger ridden by Prescot at the opening of the Battle of Kochwold. LFK
balass:	A wood similar to ebony, from which is made the balass stick, the title of authority of the petty overseers of the workers of Magdag.
Balass the Hawk:	A hyr-kaidur of the Jikhorkdun in Huringa who escaped with Prescot. His home is Xuntal. He helped train up Prescot's new army of sword and shield men; a good comrade.
Balintol:	Southern sub-continent of Segesthes.
Balkash:	A Stromnate in Falinur in Vallia.
Balkash:	the stromnate. province of Dray Segutorio.
Bamba:	a dinka forced to flee her home because of her love for Diomb, a male of an enemy tribe. 32
banber:	A superior cucumber.
Bandermair, Kharon Wonlin:	A Djang bought by Prescot in Ruathytu and freed from slavery. (BMA)
Bane of Grodno:	term of vituperation given by Grodnims to the Krozairs of Zair.
Banje:	A shop selling candies and trifles and trinkets for children.
Barange Fairshum:	a palace in Falkerium.
Barflut the Razor Feathered:	A flutsman's oath.
Barfurd:	An oath of the Hamalian army.
Bargom:	Young Bargom, son of Old Bargom, a Valkan, proprietor of The Rose of Valka, an bin and posting house in Vondium.
Barkindrar the Bullet:	A Brokelsh slinger from Hyrzibar's Finger; one of Prince Tyfar's retainers.
Barrath:	An area of Hamal.
Bartak the Hyrshiv:	Twelfth son of Bartak the Ob. Escaped with Prescot from the Manhounds. A brokelsh from Hyrzibar's Finger. (AVA)
barynth:	A large monster of great sinuousness and length, a hideous head, and four forward-grasping limbs.
Battle of Bengarl's Blight:	the final battle in the reunification of Vallia. 36
Battle of Blue Lizdun:	in which Prescot's army defeated the King of North Vallia's advance force. 36
Battle of Corvamsmot:	in which the forces of Prince Drak defeated those of Vodun Alloran. 30
Battle of Cowdenholm:	which ended in a draw between the forces of Prince Drak and those of Vodun Alloran. 35
Battle of Farnrien's Edge:	in which the Vallian Freedom Army soundly defeated the forces of Layco Jhansi. 33
Battle of Gwalherm:	in which the Vallian Freedom Army conclusively defeated the King of North Vallia. 36
Battle of Incendiary Vosks:	in which the allied forces of Paz repelled the first exploratory invasion by the Shanks. 26
Battle of Irginian:	In which the Army of Vondium overthrew Mogper's army under command of Kapt Hangreal. LFK
Battle of Kochwold:	Traumatic fight in which the Phalanx of Vondium and other arms successfully resisted the great charge of ten divisions of Clansmen of Segesthes, and the zorcas of Filbarrka triumphed. When Prescot left, command devolved on Seg Segutorio, commanding the vaward. LFK
Battle of Marndor:	in which the Vallian army defeated the forces of Layco Jhansi in Falinur. 33
Battle of Ovalia:	Where Prescot sprang the thorn-ivy trap on Jhansi's army led by Kapt Hangrol, the Vallian Eighth Army winning despite being outnumbered over two to one. VFK
Battle of Pynzalo:	in which King Genod's new army commanded by Gafard defeated a Zairian host.
Battle of Sabbator:	Final battle in which the Phalanx of the North East of Vallia overthrew The Iron Riders.
Battle of Swanton's Bay:	took place in the south-west Vallian campaign; ended in a defeat for the imperial forces. 35
Battle of Therminsax:	The fight in which the army of Therminsax with the Phalanx as the core gained its first success against The Iron Riders.
Battle of Voxyri:	Climactic battle in which the Freedom Fighters and the Phalanx of Vallia defeated the army of Hamal and its mercenary allies across the Drinnik and over the Bridge and through the Gate of Voxyri.
Battles of Kanarsmot, First and Second:	In which Vallian forces held and threw back raiders over the Great River. SFK
"Bear Up Your Arms":	A rollicking song of which this is the euphemistic title.
Bellendur:	Kovnate of the Dawn Lands.
Belzid's Belly, By:	A Brokelsh oath.
Belzur the Aphorist, Master:	A new and successful playwright of Vondium.
Belzur the Aphorist:	a playwright reknowned in all Vallia.
Beng-Kishi:	These famous bells are said to ring in the skull of anyone hit on the head. This happens frequently on Kregen.
Beng Brorgal:	the patron saint of tavern brawlers.
Beng Debrant:	the patron saint of animal husbandry.
Beng Dikkane:	Patron saint of all the ale drinkers of Paz.
Beng Drangil:	Patron saint of Ovvend.
Beng Drudoj:	Patron saint of wrestlers.
Beng Lomier:	Patron saint of strolling players.
Beng Sbodine:	known as the Mender of Men; appealed to by those suffering from illness.
Beng Teaubu:	Martyr who was drawn many seasons ago in the chundrog of Jikaida City.
Benga Deste:	Hot springs and a place of pilgrimage in West Segesthes.
Bengarl:	a tiny village in the province of Erstveheim.
benga:	A female saint.
beng:	A saint.
benhoff:	Shaggy, powerful, six-legged riding animal of North Segesthes, with lean hind-sixths and a roll of fat across the chest. Used by the radvakkas.
Benorlad:	Murgon Marsilus' fortress in Ribenor. 31
Berran:	The Vadvar of Rifuji, an estate in Vallia.
Bet-Aqsa:	Island west of Havilfar in the Ocean of Doubt.
Bevon:	A powerfully built yet gentle Brukaj, slave to Master Scatulo, who obtained freedom by acting a piece in Kazz Jikaida; good comrade to Prescot. SFK
Bilsley:	A vadvarate of the Kingdom of Mandua in the Dawn Lands. Dav Olmes is vad.
binhoy:	A deep-hold square-built cargo flier of Hamal.
Black Chunguj, By:	An oath indicating disapproval of an unjust act.
Black Chunkrah, By the:	A clansman's oath.
"Black is White and White is Black.":	A song about a Pandaheem who kissed the baker's wife and went floury white to see the sweep's wife, and so went home white and black.
black lotus flowers of Hodan-Set:	legendary flowers of evil.
Black Mountains:	A range of lesser heights extending northward from the Blue Mountains.
Black Spider Caves of Gratz:	a Kregan hell.
"Black was the River and Black was Her Hair":	a maudlin song of Hamal. A tragical ditty of Hamal which Prescot describes as farcical.
"Black Wings over Sabbator":	A great song made in remembrance of The Battle of Sabbator.
Blackfang:	one of Pompino the larvin's swordships. 29
Blade of Kurin, by the:	A swordsman's oath.
Blarnoi, San:	Either a real person or a consortium of misty figures of the dim past to whom many aphorisms and sayings current on Kregen are attributed.
Blastyoureyes:	a nikvove ridden by Prescot at the Battle of Incendiary Vosks. 26
blatter:	Slang word for quick and successful assault and battery, a headlong attack.
Bleg:	A halfling with a face like that of a Persian leaf bat, without the large ears; fur and skin patches of green, yellow, and purple. The lower jaw hangs revealing row of thin sharp teeth. Two arms. Four legs arranged in a quadrilateral. Atrophied carapace on back.
Blessed Xerenike:	A minor religion of Havilfar.
Blind Archer, By the:	Plea to the Bowman of Chance for a good shot when the mark is difficult and a hit uncertain.
bloin:	A cultivated crop plant with a tall brittle green stem from which the fruits hang like golden bells.
Blood of Dag:	a bright green wine of Magdag.
Bloody Jaws, River of:	see Kazzchun River.
Bloody Menahem, The:	Name given by the Tomboramin to their neighbors of Menaham on Pandahem.
Blue Cloud:	a high-quality sectrix given to Prescot by Gafard. (REK)
Blue Mountain Boys:	Ruffians, bandits, mountain men, dedicated to Delia, the Princess Majestrix.
Blue Mountains:	A small though lofty amphitheater-shaped mass of mountains in Western Vallia. The foothills and plain forming part of the province are famous for zorcamen and zorca-breeding. Delia's inheritance.
Blue Zhyan, The:	a tavern in Ruathytu. 25
bobs:	Nickname for Valkan medals. The official names is: "The Strom's Medal for the Valor of a Warrior Heart."
Bogandur:	a sobriquet used by Prescot while ad-venturing in South Pandahem. 27, 32
bokkertu:	Legal business.
Bold:	A Krozair Brother, generally one serving permanently in any of the fortresses of the Orders.
boloth:	A large animal from Chem with eight tusks, sixteen legs, a tendrilous mass of whiplash tails. The hide is hard and gray along the back, leaf-green along the sides, and yellow beneath. Normally slow, but fast in short dash. Has an enormous underslung fanged mouth, keen scented; with three hearts.
boltim:	"big man"; the dinko name for normal-sized Homo Sapiens.
Bolto the Knot:	the ship-Deldar of Logan's Fancy. 33
Bonzo:	a Hamalese courier-voller pilot. 25
Borg, Ven, nal Ogier:	A canalman of Vallia.
Bormark:	A Kovnate on the western border of Tomboram.
bosk:	A smaller form of vosk, a specialty of Valka.
Boulevard of the Goldsmiths:	One of the wealthiest boulevards of the sacred quarter in Ruathytu.
"Bowmen of Loh, The":	A notorious song,
box:	Small spined animal of the Segesthan plains.
Brad the Berry:	Landlord of the Hagli Bush in Vondium, a cheerful, resourceful man around whom rumors cluster. Raised a regiment from his regulars; but marked out for high office.
Brand, Avec:	A gul of Orlush in Hamal who travelled and worked on vollers with liter Monicep and Prescot. (FLA)
Branka:	a thief of Rashumsmot. 35
Brassud:	Brace up.
Bratchlin:	The File Closer at the rear of each file of the phalanx.
Bratch!:	Move! Jump! Not as vicious as the infamous Grak! but still a powerful word of command implying move it or you know what will happen.
"breath of the Ice Floes":	said to touch one who experiences a sudden uneasiness.
Bregal:	A small town of Ystilbur of the Dawn Lands of Havilfar.
Bright Brilliance of Genodras, the Palace of:	chief palace of King Genod in Magdag.
Brince:	Second cousin to Inch.
Brodensmot:	A town -in Hyrzibar's Finger in southeast Havilfar.
Brokelsh:	A squat-bodied people with much black bristle body hair.
broken from the ib:	a ghost.
Broken Vaol-Paol, The:	a dance for a large group of people.
Brokkerim:	Familiar form of address from one Brokelsh to another.
Brudstern:	Sword mark shaped like open flower, whose magic is whispered rather than spoken. Usually punched on forte.
Brugheim:	A kovnate of the Kingdom of Mandua in the Dawn Lands. Konec Yadivro is kov.
Bruk-en-im:	Brukaj spirit or deity of good will.
Brukaj:	A diff with a bulldog face and powerful hunched shoulders, with somewhat short legs. They are determined and dogged.
Brumbyte's elbow, By:	A Vallian pikeman's oath.
"Brumbyte's Love Potion":	Sentimental song created in Vondium out of regard for the new phalanx.
brumbyte:	Name for the pikeman in the files of the phalanx.
brumby:	A powerful eight-legged and armored battering ram of whirlwind destruction armed with a long straight horn in the center of his forehead, the brumby is thought to be either extinct or legendary.
Brunelly:	a four-legged saddle bird, colored in mauves, blues, and browns, with a yellow beak and red claws.
Bryvondrin:	Imperial province of Vallia north of the capital.
bur:	The Kregan hour, approximately forty Terrestrial minutes.
Buzro's Magic Staff:	a Zairian oath.
Cabaret Plant:	a carnivorous plant of South Pandahem which lures its victims with sounds resembling conversation and the clink of glasses.
Cackling Leer:	a grotesque denizen of the Coup Blag, all dripping greeny-black robes and tassels, with a leering mouth.
cadade:	captain of the guard.
Cafresmot:	A military headquarters town in Djanduin.
Calimbrev:	Island stromnate southwest of Veliadrin.
calsany:	A beast of burden.
calsax:	armored howdah containing warriors mounted on the backs of huge beasts such as dermiflons, boloths, and trompipluns.
Can-thirda:	Large island to the east of Vallia.
Candenom Quay:	on the River Havilthytus in Ruathytu. 25
Canopdrin:	Island of the northwest Shrouded Sea, devastated by earthquakes.
Canops:	Martial people of Canopdrin.
Cansinsax:	Town of Aduimbrev where The Iron Riders defeated an army of Hamalese. GOS
Canticles of the Rose City, The:	A myth-cycle at least three thousand years old concerning a half-legendary, half-historical man-god named Drak.
Capela, Encar, Kov of Faol:	Master of the Manhounds of Faol.
Caphlander the Quill:	a slave rescued from Katakis of South Pandahem by Seg Segutorio; a stylor by profession. 32
Capnon, King:	King of the Canops defeated in battle. (ARA)
Careless Repose:	Renders' hideout in the Hoboling Islands.
Carrie:	a young girl rescued from the adherents of Lem in Menaham by Prescot. 31
Casmas the Deldy:	A banker and loan shark and bookie of Ruathytu.
Caterion, Vasni ti Delphor:	a much-respected SOR born about five hundred years ago.
Caul of Protection:	a sorcerous spell of protection.
cayferm:	Mysterious gas affording half the power to a voller.
Cedro:	the nephew of Kov Vodun Alloran. 35
celene pie:	made from a mixture of fruits and honey.
celene:	rainbow.
Central Mountains:	a range of mountains crossing Pandahem from southeast to northwest.
Chaadur the larvin:	an alias used by Prescot in Huringa. 23
Chaadur:	Alias used by Prescot as a gul in Hamal.
Challenger:	Flying sailing ship commanded by Captain Hando which took Prescot and the Vallian paktuns off Wenhartdrin. VFK
cham-faces:	Nickname given to the Miglas.
cham:	A juicy rubbery fruit much chewed by workers.
Chan of the Wings:	A loyal merker of Djanduin who first raised cry of: "Notor Prescot! King of Djanduin!"
Chandarlie the Gut:	the ship-Deldar of Tuscurs Maiden. 29
Chandarl, Nath the Dovenhork:	a slave rescued from Katakis of South Pandahem by Seg Segutorio; an archer by profession. 32
Chandror:	an island south of Gremivoh.
chanks:	Sharks of the inner sea.
chank:	Vicious white-shark of the Outer Oceans.
Charboi, Dr:	In the pay of Ashti Melekhi poisoned the Emperor of Vallia. SVS
chark:	a gray, shaggy wild beast. Normally hunts in packs, although the rogues are most dangerous. Said to possess a rudimentary language of their own.
Charldo:	one of the jailers of Princess Lildra. 24
chavinter:	a small class of swifter.
chavnik:	A form of small pet Kregan cat.
Chavonth Chamber:	Informal conference hall in Esser Rarioch.
Chavonth of Mem:	a Menaham argenter. (REK)
chavonth:	Powerful six-legged hunting cat with fur of blue, gray, and black arranged in a hexagonal pattern. Treacherous.
Chekumte the Fist:	a guard in the service of Murgon Marsilus. 29
cheldur:	a trainer in the Jikhorkdun.
Chelestima:	Sister to Cbldo ham Thafey.
Chemsi the Fair:	a mistress of Vodun Alloran. 35
Chemzite Tower:	Dominating structure of the high fortress of Hakal.
chemzite:	A precious stone of great value.
Chem, Sea of:	the sea south of Pandahem.
Chem:	The central tropical rain forests of Loh,
Chenunga the Ob-eyed:	a guard in the employ of Pompino ti Turcursmot. 29
Chersonang:	A city of the Hostile Territories in opposition to Hiclantung.
Cherwangtung:	Area of the Hostile Territories from which nocturnal primitives raid.
Chezra-gon-Kranak:	An evil deity of the Katakis.
Chimula the Sumptuous:	Alias used by a Chulik Kovneva in Smerdislad. (AVA)
Chobishaw:	a nation of southwest Segesthes.
Chodkuvax:	Commander of Chodku. Equivalent rank to Jiktar.
Chodku:	Archer component attached to the Kerchuri, consisting of two Lanchans each of 432 bowmen.
Chozputz, by:	an oath used by Prescot and those close to him.
"Chuktar's Orders":	a drinking song.
"Chuktar with the Glass Eye, The":	a rollicking Zairian song.
Chuktar:	Commander of ten thousand. Highest of the four main military ranks. Military ranks have become nonspecific on Kregen now and do not denote the actual number of men commanded. There are many and various subdivisions of the four main ranks.
"Chulik's Bent Tusk, The":	a drinking song.
Chuliks:	An extremely fierce and manlike race of people with oily yellow* skin, the head shaved so as to leave a long pigtail, two three-inch-long tusks thrusting upward from the corners of the cruel mouth, and round black eyes. The training of the males from birth is designed to produce high-quality mercenary soldiers; they are employed all over Kregen and they generally command higher fees than other races.
chundrog:	dungeon.
chunkrah:	A very large cattle animal, deep-chested, horned, fierce, with a russet coat, the mainstay of the clansmen of Segesthes.
chun:	jaws.
churgur:	heavy infantryman equipped with sword and shield as basic weapons.
churmod:	a hunting beast with a hide of uniform slate-blue, eight legs, and slit-eyes of lambent crimson. It has a reputation for sadism and viciousness.
Chusto, by:	an oath used by Prescot and those close to him.
chyyan:	A large, heavy-winged bird, all rusty black save for scarlet eyes and claws and beak, with four wings like its distant cousin the zhyan.
Clansawft of the Perimeters:	a Clawsang deity.
clanxer:	A common sword of Vallia similar to cutlass,
Clardo the Clis:	A Vallian hyrpaktun from Vomansoir, a plug-ugly man, scarred, with prominent eyebrows, returned to fight and joined 1EYJ in command of churgurs.
Clawsang:	a race of diffs with pebbly green-gray skin stretched tight over their bones, the roots of the teeth being exposed, and sunken crimson eyes; in appearance resembling a decomposing corpse.
clef:	West.
Cleitar the Smith:	Blacksmith who lost his family in the radvakka and Hamalian troubles and from then on carried Prescot's banner of Vallia.
clerketer:	Leather harness attaching the rider to impiters or corths or other flying birds or animals of Turismond.
Clinglin, Lord:	the name given by Umtig the Lock to his pet spinlikl. 32
Clomb of the Ompion Never-Miss:	a dinko deity.
Clomba of the Fruit Tree Eternal:	a dinko deity.
clum:	One of the great mass of very poor people in Ruathytu, free but often no better oft than slave.
Cnarveyl:	A country bordering Migla in the northwest of the Shrouded Sea.
colo:	a small creature with large ears, a thin tail, and orange and green fur.
Company of Friends:	Organizations of nobles and businessmen for trade in Vallia.
Conelawlad:	A town of Hamal.
Constanchoin the Rod:	Lady Tilda's grand chamberlain. 30
conult:	to give someone a tremendous buffet about the heart, either physically or psychically.
"Conundrum of the Hyrshiv":	Song concerning the comical efforts of a little Och maiden and a strapping Tlochu youth to sort out the twelve limbs they possess between them.
Coper, Ortyg Fellin:	Once Pallan of the Highways of Djanduin, rescued from a burning inn by Prescot, made regent of Djanduin when Prescot as king left the country. An obdjang and a good comrade.
Corandian:	a red wine of low alcohol content.
Corg:	Deity sworn on by the seafarers of Vallia.
corth:	Large saddle bird, splendidly marked in a variety of colors.
Cottmer's Caverns:	a Kregan hell, possibly part of the Ice Floes of Sicce.
Coup Blag:	a maze of horrors in South Pandahem, which was used by a trap for Prescot by Csitra and Phunik; destroyed after the death of Phunik. 27, 36
Court of the Stux of Zodjuin:	Outer court in Palace of Djanguraj.
Covell of the Golden Tongue:	a prominent poet of Vondium.
Covinglee:	Small kovnate of the Dawn Lands.
coy:	Slave or volunteer fighting to become a kaidur.
cramph:	Term of abuse.
Crazmoz:	small town on River of Golden Smiles, home of Duhrra.
crebent:	castellan, bailiff.
crested-korf:	Large iridescent-blue-feathered bird of the Blue Mountains.
crickle nut:	rich nut with wrinkled brown shell.
crimson faril:	beloved of the Red; Zairian term for gentleman.
Crimson Magodont:	new name of Green Magodont, a fine swifter.
Crimson Missals, the Battle of:	In which the Miglas with the assistance of Dray Prescot and his comrades fought the Canops.
Crippled Chavonth, The:	A low-class inn of Urigal in the Kovnate of Waarom in Hamal.
Crockhaden, Thelmi:	the spymaster for the SOR. 28
crofermen:	Men-beasts, savage, untamed, cruel, and suspicious, inhabiting the outer portions of The Stratemsk.
crooked mur, a:	for a few moments.
crottle:	a word describing the effects of burning or charring food so that it becomes tasteless and generally inedible.
Crox, King:	the king of Croxdrin in South Pandahem; the deceased husband of Lady Milsi.
crox:	a gold coin named after King Crox of South Pandahem.
Csitra:	a witch of Loh, the widow of Phu-Si-Yantong. Lured Prescot to the Coup Blag to destroy him, but became enamored of him, allowing him to escape. Pronounced the Nine Unspeakable Curses against Vallia. 27, 32, 36
Cup Song of the Och Kings, The:	An Och drinking song.
Curstouran:	a river in South Pandahem. 29
Cwopanifer, Vanli:	the commander of the skyship Val Defender. 31
Cyphren Sea:	The sea separating Turismond from Loh.
Czarin Sea:	Studded with islands off east coast of Vallia.
Dafnisha the Ample:	a goddess having to do with the births of healthy twins.
Dag, River:	on the delta of the River Dag stands Magdag.
Dahemin:	twin deities, Dahemo and Dahema, of an ancient religion of Pandahem. 30
Dahram the Bold:	a fellow who made Prescot's acquaintance at the Ruby Winespout in Ruathytu.
Dak:	an old man, over two hundred years old, who fought gallantly and was slain trying to protect his lord; a Red Brother of the Red Brethren of Jikmarz. Prescot took the name Dak in all honor, during his time of Apushniad.
Dam of Days:	Colossal dam controlling the tides through the strait connecting the Eye of the World with
Dancing Rostrum, The:	A 'fashionable dancehall of Ruathytu.
Dancing Talu:	A narrow boat owned by Ven Yelker nal Ogier.
Danmork:	Leader of the fourth and tenth files in the Relianch of the phalanx.
Dap-Tentyrasmot:	Town to the east of the Shrouded Sea.
Dawn Lands:	Earliest settled portions of Havilfar around the Shrouded Sea. Now a confused quilt of many independent countries.
Dayra:	daughter of Delia and Prescot; twin to Jaidur.
db:	Abbreviation of dwaburs per bur.
Dean, Geoffrey:	Recipient of The Tapes from Africa from Dan Fraser, passing them on to A.B.A.
Deb-Lu-Quienyin:	Wizard of Loh.
Deb-sa Chiu:	Wizard of Loh at court of the Emperor of Vallia. CPS
Deb-so-Parang:	The Wizard of Loh at the court of the Emperor of Vallia.
Deft-Fingered Minch:	A crusty, bearded veteran who ran Prescot's field quarters in the Eighth Army. VFK
Deldar:	Commander of ten. Lowest of the four main military ranks. The petty officers in charge of the drum, whips, and helm aboard ship commonly hold this rank.
deldy:	Gold coin of Havilfar.
Delian Cycle, The:	The first five books of the Saga of Prescot of Antares.
Deliasmot:	Town of Delphond where a canal trunk system terminates,
Delia:	Mother Goddess generally associated with Delphond.
Delia:	Princess Majestrix of Vallia, Delia of the Blue Mountains, Delia of Delphond.
Delka Dwa:	A one-time fortress town of Vindelka on the border of the Ocher Limits.
Delka Ob:	Capital of the Kovnate province of Vindelka in Vallia.
Delphond:	A province of Vallia situated on the southern coast, a rich, lazy, carefree, happy land. Dedicated to Delia.
Delphor, Ros:	an alias used by Dayra while in Pandahem.
Delphor:	a tiny village in Delphond.
demon:	Prescot describes one type of demon he encountered in the Coup Blag as being hooved of rear feet, clawed of third feet, tentacled of second feet, and bearing human hands on his forearms, with horns that emitted deadly sparks of light. 27
deren:	Palace.
dermiflon:	Blue-skinned, ten-legged, idiot-headed animal, very fat and ungainly, armed with sinuous, massively barbed, spiked tail. The expression "To knock over a dermiflon" is a cast-iron quarantee of effectiveness,
dernun:	savvy? capish? do you understand? Not very polite.
Derson Ob-Eye:	Guard in employ of King Doghamrei who set Prescot alight and threw him overboard from a skyship. (BMA)
Desolate Wastes:	Difficult area, not all barren, confining the eastern approaches to Lionard Den, Jikaida City.
"Destiny of the Fishmonger of Magdag, The":	a cheerfully insulting Zairian song.
dhem:	Silver coin of Pandahem.
diashum:	magnificent.
Didi:	daughter of Velia and Gafard; granddaughter of Delia and Prescot. Hidden safely in Guamelga by Gafard.
diff:	A man-beast, beast-man. A halfling.
dilse:	A species of maize, can be mixed with milk and water and pounded and served in a variety of ways. Grows freely needing little cultivation. Has serious nutritional failings.
dinko:	a race of diffs in the jungles of South Pandahem; pigmy-sized, with four arms each; they fight with blowpipes. 32
Diomb:	a dinko forced to flee his home because of his love for Bamba, a female of an enemy tribe. 32
Diproo the Nimble-fingered, By:	A thieves' oath,
Djan-kadjiryon:	The Warrior manifestation of Djan.
Djanduin:	Country of the far west of Havilfar.
djangir:	Very short, very broad sword.
Djanguraj:	Capital city of Djanduin.
Djang:	Inhabitant of Djanduin.
Djan:	The Supreme Being in the Pantheon of Djanduin.
Djondalar of the Twisted Staff:	Spirit or deity of Kregen.
Djondalar:	A Warrior God of Djanduin.
Dogansmot:	Town in the vadvarate of Thadelm in SW Vallia.
Dogan:	the strom of the province of Mellin in Vallia. 28
Doghamrei:	King of Hirrume within Empire of Hamal.
Dolan the Bow:	an archer of Zandikar who joined forces with Prescot.
Dolan the Tumbs:	a cadet in the Vallian Air Service. 23
Dolardansmot:	Town where lived the mother of the Fre-Da twins.
Domon, Lara Kholin:	A rich and high-spirited young lady of Djanguraj.
dom:	Kregish equivalent of English "mate" or American "pal."
"Don't dice with a four-armed fellow":	Saying cautioning against taking foreseeable and unnecessary risks.
Donamair, Naghan Kholin:	Djang brought by Prescot to Valka to train a flutduin force.
Donengil:	Coastal lands and islands of South Turismond.
dopa:	A fiendish drink guaranteed to make a man fighting drunk.
Dopitka the Deft:	a servant of Murgon Marsilus. 29
Dorgo the Clis:	Tall, dark-complexioned man with facial scar who followed Prescot in fight against radvakkas. GOS
Dorndorf:	the captain of Opazfaril. 23
Dorn, Kytun Kholin:	Djang warrior noble who fought for Prescot and loyally supports O. Fellin Coper in military management of Djanduin during Prescot's absences. A good comrade.
Dottle's Playhouse:	A theater in Jikaida City.
Doty:	Name of a personage or spirit used in invective by the aragorn and slave-masters of Vallia.
Dovad:	Town of Hamal situated on River Mak by lake and waterfall.
Doxology of San Destinakon:	a cult of powerful sorcerors.
Dragon's Bones, The:	A giant crater in the Ocher Limits filled with fossilized risslaca and mammal bones where Prescot was created Prince Majister of Vallia.
Drak's City:	The Old City of Vondium.
Drak's Seat:	Mountain peak in the form of a throne to the northeast of Vondium.
Drak's Sword:	Part of the regalia of the Emperor of Vallia.
Drak Exalted, Hall of:	a large chamber in the Imperial Palace in Vondium.
Drak na Vallia:	A marching song of great popularity in Vallia. The swods in the ranks call it Old Drak Himself.
Drakanium:	Clean, neat, sparkling city of Delphond.
Drak:	Name used on occasion by Dray Prescot.
Drak:	Prescot and Delia's eldest son, twin to Lela.
Drayseg:	the eldest son of Seg Segutorio and Thelda.
Drayzm:	Small island of the Czarin Sea once called Nikzm and named for Dray Prescot.
Dray:	Seg and Thelda's eldest son, the Strom of Balkash.
drexer:	Pattern of sword designed in Valka by Prescot and Naghan the Gnat sharing attributes of the thraxter and clanxer with what of the Savanti Sword Prescot could incorporate.
Drig's Lanterns:	will-o'-the-wisp.
drikinger:	Bandit.
Drill the Eye:	A Vallian hyrpaktun from Vond, a squat, fiery-faced man, returned to fight and joined 1EYJ in command of archers.
Drill the Eye:	a commander of the Emperor's Yellow Jackets. 36
drin:	land; a division, usually of thirty-six squares, of the Jikaida board.
drin:	Suffix in Kregish denoting "land."
Drogo:	A Kildoi who joined Prescot and Pompino in their attempt to steal an airboat and escape from Jikaida City. Bears a grudge against Mefto the Kazzur. FFK
Dromo the Benevolent:	Spirit appealed to and given thanks for assistance in the Dawn Lands.
dromviler:	Vessel of the inner sea propelled partly by sail and partly by oar, used mainly by the Sorzarts.
Dudinter:	Electrum.
Duhrra:	a massively built wrestler who lost his right hand. Dubbed "Duhrra of the Days" by Prescot. Hails from Crazmoz. An oar-comrade to Prescot and to Vax.
Dulshini, Lady:	sworn by in some parts of Pandahem.
Dunder:	a race of diffs with heads as flat across as the top of a table; they are often employed as porters.
Durheim:	a kovnate province in the center of North Vallia.
Durheim:	Kovnate north of the Mountains of the North in Vallia, south and east of Evir.
Duurn the Doomsayer:	a masquerade of Prescot's as a soothsayer. 31
dwablatter:	a type of staff with knobs at both ends.
dwabur:	measurement of length, approximately five miles.
dwabur:	Measurement of length, approximately five miles.
Dwadjang:	Name given to the four-armed Djangs.
dwaznob:	Twenty-one.
dwazn:	Twenty.
dwa:	Two
dwbrs:	Abbreviation of dwaburs.
Dweloin, San:	a poet who lived 3,000 years ago.
dyrolain:	Fat and nourishing bean favored by mirvols.
Edin:	a Hikdar in the Valkan aerial cavalry. 26
EDLG:	the Empress' Devoted Life Guard; the personal bodyguard of the Empress of Vallia.
Eganbrev:	Province to the west of Aduimbrev up to Great River.
Ehren, Captain Lars:	Captain of Vallian galleon Ovvend Barynth.
Eling, Pallan:	Minister (Secretary) of State of Vallia responsible for the canals.
Elomi the Shining:	the former name of the mis-tress of the SOR.
Elspa:	the Stromni of the province of Mellin on Vallia. 28
Elten:	Title of nobility between Rango and Amak.
Emder:	Acts as Prescot's valet although more of a comrade; a quiet, deft, impeccable, invaluable man.
Emerade, River:	Runs from the Kwan Hills and joins the Great River where stands Thengelsax.
Emiltur, Fangar:	the Jiktar of a Valkan archer regiment. 33
Empire of Loh:	More properly, the Empire of Walfarg. Empire carved out by Walfarg taking in all of Loh, Pandahem, Eastern Turismond, the Hoboling Islands, and other areas. Now completely fallen, although there are traces left in various countries —roads, religions, culture, fashions.
"Empty Wine Jar, The":	A song popular in Vondium during the Time of Troubles.
Encar of the Fields:	Elder, appointed by Prescot, in Valka responsible for agriculture.
Endo, Lorgad:	Lamnian merchant of Vallia who assisted Prescot. (AVA)
Endru, Vintang ti Vandayha:	the Jiktar of one of Prince Drak's personal bodyguard regiments. 35
Enevon Ob-Eye:	Prescot's chief stylor during the radvakka and Hamalian troubles. GOS
Ennschafften:	Diffs with delightful baby faces, naive and simple, the men very strong, the women very beautiful, most often employed as house servants. The name they are generally called is Syblians.
Enwood nal Venticar, Kapt:	Drak's right-hand man and chief of staff. 35
Eomlad:	Town of northern Hamal to the east of Skull Bay burned during the revolution that brought Queen Thyllis to power. (BMA)
Ephanion, Nalgre:	the Jiktar of a Valkan archer regiment. 33
Erclan:	a Jurukker in 2ESW. 33
Erdgar the Shipwright:	Elder, appointed by Prescot, in Vallia responsible for dockyards and shipping.
Ered Imlien:	the Trylon who held Nath Famphreon captive. 34
"Eregoin's Promise":	A drinking song of Paz.
Erithor of Valkanium:	A bard and song-maker of Valka held in high renown throughout Vallia.
Erivor, Javed:	the father of Queen Milsi, known as the Good. 32
Erndor:	a Vallian agent working with Valona in Hyrklana. 24
Ernelltar the Bedevilled:	Runs of bad luck are attributed to this spirit or deity in North Segesthes.
Erstveheim, High Kov of:	Councillor of the Presidio of Vallia.
Erstveheim:	a hyr-kovnate province to the west of Durheim in North Vallia.
Erthanfydd the Meticulous:	a deity of Erthyr called upon to bless bows.
Erthanfydd The Meticulous:	Spirit of Erthyrdrin under whose intolerant eye the warriors of the Erthyrrhim pass their weapons in metaphysical inspection befor6 battle.
Erthyr the Bow:	The Supreme Being of Erthyrdrin.
Erthyrdrin:	Land of mountains and valleys in the northernmost tip of Loh, fame for its Bowmen, the finest of Loh. Birthplace of Seg Segutorio.
Esme:	Kovneva of Apulad, slain by her slave girl, the Fristle Floy. (FLA)
Esser Rarioch:	The high fortress overlooking Valkanium.
ESW:	Emperor's Sword Watch; at this time two regiments strong, 1ESW has comrades of the Choice Band who created this bodyguard out of affection and concern for the safety of Prescot, and 2ESW mainly promising youngsters training for commands.
Esztercari:	A noble house of Zenicce. Cydones was Prince of the House of Esztercari during Prescot's sojourn there (TT).
Eurys, Vad of:	Chido's father. (AVA)
Eurys:	Vadvarate on coast of southeast Hamal opposite Niklana.
Everoinye:	The Star Lords.
Evir:	Northernmost province of Vallia.
Eward:	A noble house of Zenicce. Wanek was Prince of the House of Eward during Prescot's sojourn there (TT).
Exandu:	accompanied Prescot and Seg Segutorio on the first expedition to the Coup Blag; much given to concern over the state of his health. 27
Exand, Jiktar:	Commander of the fortress guard of Esser Rarioch. (AMA)
Execution Jikaida:	Unpleasant form of Kazz Jikaida in which the pieces are taken by condemned criminals and slain on the board, in Jikaida City.
exorc:	A dog-sized cat with green leathery skin, hooked-clawed webbed feet, four legs, gaping mouth with four enormous canine teeth. Rudimentary wings deeply scalloped on trailing edge mounted on two thick columns rising just abaft shoulder blades. Barbed whip-tail. Must glide down onto prey and is then flown back to eyrie by mother for fresh attack.
Eye of the World:	The inner sea of the continent of Turismond.
EYJ:	Emperor's Yellow Jackets; at this time one regiment strong, 1EYJ formed from paktuns returning to Vallia and young men from Drak's City.
Ezionn:	a country of the Dawn Lands in southern Havilfar.
Faerling Throne:	Name given to throne in Djanguraj.
Fahia, Queen:	Fat and pathetically unpleasant queen of Hyrklana. (ARA)
Failsham, Gilda:	the Chuktar of Vodun Alloran's Jikai Vuvushis; a member of the Sisters of the Sword. 35
Fakal the Oivon:	A Vallian paktun from Meltzer, swarthy-faced, returned to fight, and lent his shield to Turko as Mancha of Tlingand'en ran aground on Wenhartdrin. VFK
Fakransmot:	a village in Falkerdrin.
Falanriel:	Chief City of Falinur.
Falinur:	A Kovnate province of Vallia.
Falkerdrin:	A Kovnate of Vallia, with extremely rich lands.
Falkerium:	the capital city of the province of Falkerdrin.
Fallager:	a prosperous town in Falinur.
fallimy:	A little blue flower made into a paste to scour cisterns clean. Applied as a poultice to Prescot's chest by Thelda (WA).
Falnagur:	The castle fortress dominating the city of Falanriel.
famblehoy:	the name given by the Hamalese to the type of voller without the power of propulsion of subetheric force.
fambly:	Term of affectionate abuse without rancour.
Famphreon, Nath, Kov:	the son of Natyzha Famphreon, Kovneva of Falkerdrin. Became Kov upon her death and his rescue by Prescot from Ered Imlien. 34
Famphreon, Natyzha, the dowager Kovneva of Falkerdrin:	Noblewoman of Vallia of very great wealth, controlling her son the Kov, the Pallan of the Armory, with a rod of iron. Bitterly opposed to Prescot and his schemes.
Fanahal:	the chief port of Hyrklana South.
Fandarlu the Franch:	the landlord of The New Frontier. 30
Fanli the Fristle Fifi and her Regiment of Admirers:	A risque song.
Fantor, San:	a wise man of Vallia; charged by Prescot with the task of designing the flying belt. 23
Faol:	Island off the northwest of Havilfar, home of the Manhounds.
Faplon the Chuckle:	one of the company of Tuscurs Maiden, killed at Korfseyrie. 31
Fardew, Ongarr:	a brigade-Chuktar in the Vallian Army; one of the judges at the hearing of Nath Javed. 36
Farfaril:	a full-bodied red wine, not too sweet.
Faril Sheon:	a greeting used by members of the SOR; the appropriate answer is Sheon Faril. 28
Farris, Lord of Vomansoir:	A Chuktar in the Vallian Air Service.
Farthytu, Hamun ham, Amak of Paline Valley:	A real identity given to Prescot by the old Amak on his deathbed, in honor, and used by Prescot in Hamal.
Farthytu, Naghan ham.:	The old Amak of Paline Valley, slain with his son Hamun during a raid by the wild men from the west. (BMA)
Fatal Love of Vela na Valka, The:	A music drama known over most of Kregen.
Father Tolki:	The All Mighty, chief deity of the religion of Vallia which ousted that of the Mother Goddess and was in turn superseded by the purer religion of Opaz.
Faxul:	Leader of a file in the phalanx.
Faygar, Strom of Vorgan:	A member of the Racter party, owning allegiance to the Kov of Vomansoir. In his Stromnate Prescot first saw the headless zorcamen.
Fazhan ti Rozilloi:	ship-Hikdar (first lieutenant) in Crimson Magodont; an oar-comrade to Prescot.
Febranden:	a town in South Pandahem. 29
Fegter:	Member of the Fegter Party of Vallia against the Emperor and anybody else who stood in the way.
Felheim-Foivan, "Ortygna, Strom:	holder of two small estates by the Great River in Vomansoir; the Vallian ambassador to Menaham. 31
Felschraung:	A clan of nomads roving the Great Plains of Segesthes. Prescot took obi of them and rose to be Zorcander (TT).
Felteraz:	A harbor, town, fortress, and estate a few dwa-burs east of Sanurkazz. A spot of exceptional beauty. Home of Mayfwy.
Felteraz:	a harbor, town, fortress, and estate a few dwaburs east of Sanurkazz. A spot of exceptional beauty. Home of Mayfwy.
Fenzerdrin:	peninsula of the southern shore of the inner sea northwest of Sanurkazz.
Feoste, Ornol ham, Kov of Apulad:	A noble of Hamal connected with voller manufacture who believes Prescot as Chaadur slew his wife.
Fetching of Drak na Valka, The:	Song made by Erithor of Valkanium commemorating Prescot's fetching freedom to Valka, by fetching the people to resist, and of their fetching of him, as Drak, to be their Strom. Runs to seven hundred and seventy-eight stanzas.
Fiacola the Gaze:	a witch who assisted Nyleen Gillois in her plot to become Empress of Vallia. 28
fifl:	Saucy Fristle girl of exceptional liveliness and beauty.
Filbarrka na Filbarrkar:	Nazab of the blue-grass country of the Blue Mountains, a zorcaman, created the zorca archers and lancers that discomfited the clansmen in the Battle of Kochwold.
Fintle:	the family name of triplets, Oby, Dwaby, and Sosie, all working as secret agents of Vallia. 34
fireglass:	A crystal that does not distort or crack when used to hold fire for illumination and heating purposes.
Fischili:	the mother of Ashti, who sold her to the adherents of Lem. 29
Fish Fin Street:	a street in Ruathytu, near the Havilthytus.
Fist-tail or Hand-tail:	Slang term for Pachak or Kildoi.
Five-handed Eos-Bakchi:	A Vallian spirit of luck and good fortune.
Flahians:	People of remarkable physical structure living on Flahi.
Flahi:	An island group off the coast of Eastern Turismond.
Flamdelka the Gatherer:	one of the older deities worshiped in the part of Vallia near the Ochre Limits.
Flame Winds of Father Tolki:	In the ancient, now repudiated, religion of Father Tolki, his Flame Winds would race across the land to avenge and destroy faster than a zorca could run.
flamil:	A sand-scarf of Ba-Domek.
Fletcher's Tower:	Once called the Jade Tower of the fortress of the Falnagur renamed by Seg Segutorio.
flibre:	remarkably light and strong wood used in swifters.
flick-flick:	A plant with orange cone-shaped flowers and six-foot-long tendrils expert at fly-catching; kept in Kregan houses and kitchens for that purpose.
Flick-Flock:	a gambling game played with multi-colored rods.
Florania:	Deity of a minor religion of Vallia patronized by millers and bakers. The Chief Priest of Therminsax out of good intentions attempted treachery against Prescot. GOS
Floria:	Brilliant, beautiful girl, handmaiden to Delia.
Floria:	one of Delia's handmaids.
Flower Country:	a land in Balintol, reknowned as gentle and peace-loving.
flutduinim:	collective noun for men-flying flutduins.
flutduin:	A powerful and superior saddle flyer of Djanduin.
flutsmen:	Mercenaries of the skies, fierce and vicious, of many species.
flutswod:	Soldier flying any kind of bird or animal.
fluttclepper:	A small racing saddle-bird.
fluttlann:	a smallish saddle bird, blue and white; willing up to a point and does not eat over-much. Breeds phenomenally and is cheap.
fluttrell:	A strong saddle-bird with large head-vane, coloring beige-white and velvety-green, with powerful talons.
Fluttrhim:	Flying people of various races of winged diffs.
flyer remained unsaddled:	Saying indicating a problem was left unattempted.
foburf:	Small four-legged mammal of the taiga of S. Havilfar with superb glossy black fur much used for flying furs.
Foke the Ob-handed:	A render who perpetrated atrocities in Valka.
foofray satin:	Expensive material often used to make slippers.
"Forbenard and the Rokrel":	An unsophisticated ditty.
Fordan:	a slave of Vad Noran; protected Tilly while she was a slave of Vad Noran. 23
Forest of the Departed:	located in Hyrklana near Huringa; so named because of the many graves located therein.
Forli:	Kovnate of Vallia often called The Blessed Forli lying on an eastern tributary of the central river.
Forpacheng:	A treacherous councillor of Hiclantung who sold out to Umgar Stro (WA).
Fortro:	the brother-in-law of Nath Javed, who sold his daughter to the adherents of Lem. 36
Foul Fernal:	A demon of Havilfar.
Fragrant Incense, Palace of:	royal palace of Zandikar.
Fraipur:	a Wizard of Fruningen, in the service of Vodun Alloran, who helped rescue Prince Drak. 35
Framco the Tranzer:	the cadade at the Zhantil Palace. 30
Francine:	the sister of Nath Javed, who sold her daughter to the adherents of Lem. 36
Frandu the Fanch:	A Fristle who has a very high opinion of himself, hence his nickname, with a sharp tongue, a doughty fighter.
Frandu the Franch:	a kaidur and comrade of Prescot in the revolution against Queen Fahia. 24
Fransha:	a lady of Vallia, the daughter of the Lord of Mavindeul; kidnapped by the Racters and rescued by Prescot. 23
Frant:	a middle-sized island off the northwest coast of Vallia.
Fraser, Dan:	In West Africa he aiforded Prescot the opportunity to tell his story, resulting in The Tapes from Africa.
Frastel, Marion, the Stromni of Huvadu:	a member of the Sisters of the Sword; her band of Jikai Vuvushis was used by Csitra to spread the plague of werewolves in Vallia. 33
Fre-Da, Logu:	Pachak, with all the Pachak virtues, gave his nikobi to Deb-Lu-Quienyin, while his twin ventured into the Moder.
Fre-Da, Modo:	Pachak, twin to Logu who shared adventures.
Fregeff:	a sorceror, an adept of the Doxology of San Destinakon, who accompanied Prescot and Seg Segutorio on the first expedition to the Coup Blag. 27
Frelensmot:	Town of Vallia in which Jilian Sweet-tooth was born,
freymul:	Pleasant riding animal, often called the poor man's zorca; one breed having vivid streaks of yellow below and a chocolate-colored coat. A willing mount and serves well within abilities.
Fristle:	Furred and bewhiskered cat-people, fierce and treacherous, often employed as mercenaries. Their racial weapon is the scimitar.
Frorkenhume:	Kingdom of the Dawn Lands overrun by Hamal.
Frorwald:	a Sorceror of the Cult of Almuensis, employed by Muryan Mandifenar. 32
Froshak the Shine:	the partner of Prescot and Unmok in the beast-catching business; rather taciturn and skilled with a sailor's knife; killed by a churmod. 23, 24
Fruningen:	A small rocky island northwest of the island of Tezpor north of Rahartdrin. A harsh, inhospitable place despite the near perfect climate, home of the Wizards of Fruningen.
Fruningen:	an island which serves as the home for a school of wizardry.
Frupp:	a freymul ridden by Prescot in Port Marsilus. 30
Furtway, Naghan, Kov of Falinur:	A great lord of Vallia, rescued by Prescot from the Mountains of the North on orders from the Star Lords.
Fwymay:	Daughter of Zorg and Mayfwy of Felteraz.
Fynarmic, Vylene:	the ship-Hikdar of Val Defender. 31
Gadak:	name given to Prescot, as Dak, in Magdag.
Gafard:	Rog of Guamelga, the King's Striker, Prince of the Central Sea, the Reducer of Zair, Sea Zhantil, Ghittawrer of Genod, etc. King Genod's favorite. Son-in-law to Prescot; husband of Velia of Vallia. Renegade.
Gairnoivach:	Capital city of Gorgrendrin.
Gaji's bowels, by:	a Hyrklanian oath.
Game of Moons:	A game of arguable simplicity much played by those to whom Jikaida, Jikalla, and Vajikry present problems.
ganchark:	a human being cursed with the propensity to transform into a chark; similar to a were-wolf. 33
ganjid:	a potion used in conjunction with dudinter to kill a ganchark. 33
Gansk:	A city of the northern shore of the inner sea.
Gashil:	Grodnim patron spirit of footpads.
Gate of Skulls:	A gate giving ingress to Drak's City in Vondium.
gauffrer:	Diff with rodent features, usually a city-dweller.
Gdoinya:	the sister of the Gdoinye.
Gdoinye:	A giant scarlet and gold raptor, messenger and spy of the Star Lords.
Gelkwa:	A trylonate of Vallia between the Kwan Hills and the Great River. Part of Hawkwa country.
Genal the Ice:	An iceman of the Mountains of the North.
Gengulas:	Legendary monsters with the power of Medusae.
Genodder:	shortsword invented by King Genod.
Genodras:	The green sun of Antares.
Genod:	King Genod Gannius, son of Gahan Gannius and Valima of Malig. Genius at war; made himself king of Magdag. His parents were saved from death by Prescot on his third visit to Kregen, at the command of the Star Lords.
Gerawin:	Short squat diffs with thin bandy legs, from Gilarna the Barren. Armed with long thin flexible swords and tridents. Immensely efficient guards working with army of Hamal.
gernu:	Grodnim form of jernu — lord.
Gertinlad:	City of Dawn Lands, held by Kov Pastic.
ghat:	east.
gherimcal:	Small carrying chair, sedan chair.
Ghittawrers of Genod:	a Green Brotherhood founded by King Genod.
Ghittawrer:	Grodnim approximation to Krozair.
Gilarna the Barren:	In Hamal, home of the Gerawin.
Gillois, Cranchar na Sagaie:	Nyleen Gillois's twin brother; known as the Cranchu. 28
Gillois, Nyleen na Sagaie:	the wife of Vomanus of Vindelka; the mistress of the Sisters of the Whip. Plotted to become Empress of Vallia, but was defeated by Delia. 28
Gilma, Ford of:	Leads to Songaslad, a town of thieves.
Gleen the Envious:	A minor spirit of deviltry in many of the pantheons of Kregen.
Gliderholme:	a small market town of Falinur.
Glittering Caves:	Quarries and catacombs in jeweled mountains just outside Arkasson (SS).
Gloag:	A Mehzta, slave of the Esztercaris, freed by Prescot to become a good comrade (TT).
GLOG:	abbreviation for the Grand Ladies Order of Gratitude.
Glycas:	A prince of Magdag (SU).
Glycas:	a prince of Magdag; vied with Gafard for king's favor.
Glyfandrin:	Kovnate of the Dawn Lands.
Gochert:	a ferret-faced figure who wears a jeweled patch over his left eye; one of the leaders of Spikatur Hunting Sword. 23
Gods sharpen both edges of a blade, the:	A saying of Kregen which appears to imply that one evil may destroy another and in turn be destroyed.
Goforeng:	A fortress city of the green north coast of the inner sea.
Golda:	A great lady of Aphrasoe (TT).
Golden Chavonth:	dekares swifter commanded by Pur Zeg, Krzy.
Golden Feathers Aegis, by the:	A Flutsman's oath.
"Golden Fur":	A song shared by numims and Fristies.
Golden Sliptingers, River of:	separating the provinces of Durheim and Erstveheim in North Vallia.
Golden Smiles, River of:	on which stands Sanurkazz.
Golden Talu, The:	A high-class tavern and restaurant in the sacred quarter of Ruathytu.
Golden Zhantil:	the name given by Pompino to the airboat stolen by Prescot and Dayra from King Nemo.
Gonells:	Women of the Gon race of diffs, many of whom allow their beautiful silver hair to grow long, as the men all shave bald.
Gons:	A race who, ashamed of their white hair, habitually shave their heads bald.
Goordor the Murvish:	a legendary sorceror of Murcroinim who killed the ganchark of Therminsax. 33
Gordoholme:	a village in Vennar.
Gorgrendrin:	Land of Southwest Havilfar. Its inhabitants are often called Gorgrens.
Gorthnil, Naghan ham:	a Chuktar in the Hamalian Air Service. 25
Goss, Fridil:	Ortyg Voinderam's rival for the hand of Lady Fransha. 23
Goyt:	Grodnim spirit much used in oaths.
Grace of Grodno:	A swifter of Magdag (SU).
Grace, Avenue of:	a street in Falkerdrin.
graint:	A stubborn beast resembling a bear, but with eight legs and crecodilelike jaws extending for over eighteen inches.
Grakki-Grodno:	Magdaggian sky-god of draft beasts.
Grakvar:	the name used by members of the SOR for the whip. 28
grak!:	A cruel and ugly word used by slavedrivers as they crack their whips, meaning: 'Hurry!' 'Move!' 'Jump to it!' 'Work 'til you die!'
Grand Archbold:	Spiritual and temporal head of the Kro-zairs of Zy.
Grand Canal:	Five miles wide, connects the inner sea with the outer oceans.
Grand Ladies Order of Gratitude:	a sorority of Vallia, maintaining a strong force of Jikai Vuvushis; in a position of rivalry with the SOR. 28
grascent:	A risslaca of medium size, scaled, with powerful hind legs used for leaping and a wedge-shaped head.
gray ones:	eerie spirits who greet the traveler to the Ice Floes of Sicce.
Great Chyyan:	The black four-winged bird symbol of the evil and synthetic religion fostered by Phu-Si-Yantong and destroyed in Vallia by Prescot and the SOK and Naghan Vanki. Adherents called chyyanists. SES
Great Northern Cut:	A main canal of Vallia beginning in Vondium.
Great River:	The major river of Vallia, winding from the Mountains of the North to the south coast where stands Vondium. Also known as Mother of Waters, and She of Fecundity.
Greatheart:	a zorca purchased in Falkerium by Prescot. 34
Green Brotherhood:	Orders of Grodnim chivalry in imitation of the Red Brotherhoods of Zair.
Green Magodont:	Magdaggian swifter in which Prescot was oar-slave. (KRK)
green sun:	Besides Genodras it has many thousands of names; Kokimur, Ry-ufraison, He of the Green Spear, Havil, are four.
greeps:	slender, bright green shoots that must be cooked expertly with precision as to temperature and duration to bring out the flavor.
greesh:	Term of contempt used by slaves and poor folk ripe for enslavement for slavers, aragorn, slavemasters. Formed from "grak!" and "kleesh."
gregarians:	A Kregan fruit.
Gremivoh:	an Vadvarate province of south Vallia, on the east bank of the estuary of the Great River. It's wines are favoured by the Vallian air service.
gretchuk:	vile.
grint:	A small creature like a six-legged opossum of the Owlarh Waste.
Grodno-Gasta:	A blasphemously insulting epithet used against the people of Grodno.
Grodno:	the deity of the green sun Genodras.
Grodno:	The green-sun deity.
Grogor:	Jiktar; second in command to Gafard.
GrollenDen:	City of Vallia, capital of Zaphoret, east of Mountains of the North.
Grom:	Grodnim form of Zairian Ztrom, or Strom, count.
gros-varter:	A larger and more powerful version of the ballista.
Grotal the Reducer:	horrific Grodnim spirit of destruction.
Grumbleknees:	A fine zorca, a gray, ridden by Prescot on a number of notable occasions.
grundal:	Rock-ape of the inner sea, with six spiderish limbs, gray pelt; large mouth closing in folds of flesh, opening to a round, and armed with concentric rows of needlelike teeth. Vicious, cowardly, and deadly when hunting in packs.
Guamelga:	city and province north of Magdag on River Dag. Gafard was its Rog.
Guiskwain, San:	The Witherer, na Stackwamore. A famed necromancer of the North East of Vallia who lived more than two and a half thousand seasons ago. His corpse was revived to inspire the Hawkwa revolt. CPS
Gulf of Wracks:	Gulf and channel in Southeast Havilfar leading to the Shrouded Sea.
Gullik, Twayne:	the castellan at the Zhantil Palace in' Port Marsilus. 30
gul:	A poor freeman of Hamal with some rights; often a tradesman.
Gursrnigur:	Spirit or deity used in oaths by Moltingurs.
Gurush of the Bottomless Marsh, By:	A canalman's oath.
Gyphimedes:	The immortal mistress of the beloved of Grodno.
Hack 'n' Slay:	the nickname given to Jikta'r Nath Javed.
hagli:	ivy, not the thorn variety.
Hakal:	The high fortress dominating the city of Huringa.
Hakkinostoling:	A remote province of Hyrklana.
Hakkodin:	The axe and halberd men flanking the files of the Phalanx.
Half Moon:	An old theater of Vondium, partially burned in the Time of Troubles but still in use; the audience gets wet when it rains.
halflings:	General term for the beast-men, man-beasts of Kregen.
Hall na Priags:	A sacred chamber within one of the colossal megaliths of Magdag (SU).
Hall of Judgment:	small chamber in rock of Isle of Zy where trials are held and judgments given.
Hall of Notor Zan:	All black hall of judgment in Hammabi el Lamma.
Hall of Specters:	One of the Nine Halls surrounding the Chamber of the Flame in the Moder of Ungovich, crammed with corpses.
Hallandlas:	a town in Hamal north of Ruathytu.
Hamal:	Empire in the northeast of Havilfar.
Hamando's Boulevard:	a street in Ruathytu.
Hambascett:	one of the countries of the Dawn Lands.
Hamdal the Measure:	the landlord of The Jolly Vo'drin. 26
Hamdi the Yenakker:	a Hamalese who aided in the occupation of Vallia. 26
Hamish wine:	A purple wine of Hyrklana.
Hammansax:	a town in western Hamal, a prosperous frontier post.
Hammer of Retribution:	used to smash the sword of a Krozair declared Apushniad.
ham:	Middle name of the most ancient families of Hamal.
Handur, Trylon:	one of Nedfar's aides as Prince. 25
Hangol, Kov:	Newly-appointed Pallan of the armies of the north of Hamal fighting in Pandahem. (AMA)
Hanitcha the Harrower:	An avenging spirit of punishment much respected and sworn by in Havilfar, and whose name is much used in threats.
Hanitcha Triumph:	a voller used on Prescot's second foray into the Coup Blag.
Hanitch!:	Battle cry of the warriors of Hamal.
Hanmensmot:	a town in Southern Pandahem.
Hansh, Horpath:	known as the Perspective; a rival artist to Rollo the Circle. 25
han:	Common suffix denoting son.
Happy Calsany, Kyro of the:	a square in Huringa.
Happy Swinging:	Parting salutation in Aphrasoe.
Hardil the Mak:	the usurper of Prescot's position as Amak of Paline Valley; deposed by Prescot and killed by a local woman. 25
Harding:	A tutor of Aphrasoe.
Hardle, Andoth:	a spy serving Prescot in Ruathytu. 27
Hardolf, Nath:	the captain of Logan's Fancy. 33
Harfnars:	Half-men of Chersonang, with flat noses across their faces wide as their lips, brillaint lemurlike eyes, squared-off chins and foreheads. Hereditary foemen of Hiclantung, they are well-armed and armored after the decadent fashion of Loh.
Harg, by:	a Hyrklanian oath. 24
Harlstam, Dafni:	the Vadni of Tenpanam; in love with Murgon Marsilus, was used by him as bait against his cousin Pando; killed in battle at the Zhantil Palace. 29, 30, 31
Harmburr:	the King of Ezionn. 26
Harshur, Rees ham, Trylon of the Golden Wind:	A noble Numim of Hamal, a remarkable man, brave and generous, a Bladesman with Prescot and a good comrade to Hamun ham Farthytu.
Harveng:	an apprentice of Deb-Lu-Quienyin. 33
Havandua the Green Wonder:	A spirit of the Dawn Lands of Havilfar.
Havil the Green:	Supreme deity over much of Havilfar, whose worship is the official religion in Hamal and Hyrklana and elsewhere.
Havilfar Cycle, The:	The second cycle in the Saga of Prescot of Antares.
Havilfarese:	The people of any nation of Havilfar.
Havilfar:	A continent of Kregen south and east of Loh.
Havilthytus, River:	One of the main rivers of Hamal.
Hawkwa:	Term for the people of North East Vallia.
He of the Bright Face:	the river separating the kovnates of Bormark; also known as She of the Mellifluous Breath.
Headless Risslaca, The:	A constellation seen from Kregen.
Heart Heights of Valka, The:	A marching song of Valka.
Heart Heights:	Mountains and massif central in the center of Valka.
Heart of Imrien:	the lead voller in the armada sent to meet the invasion of the King of North Vallia. 36
heasmons:	Fragrant violet-yellow flowers.
Heavenly Mines:	Mines of S.W. Hamal producing one of the minerals used in the flying boxes of vollers. A place of horror.
Hebe, Lady:	a member of the second expedition to the Coup Blag; fought over by Kov Loriman and Kov Hurtal ham Hortang. 36
hebra:	four-legged saddle-animal of North Turismond.
Helvcin:	a Hamalese mercenary in the hire of Layco Jhansi.
Helvia the Proud:	a lady of high rank in Spikatur. 26
Hemfar, Tothor ham, Strom:	a member of the second expedition to the Coup Blag. 36
Hemlad:	A town of Hamal to the east of Dovad.
Hemlock, Larghos:	the first lieutenant of Heart of Imrien. 36
Hennardrin:	A land in the north of Havilfar.
Hern-vilar:	a race of diffs with green skins.
Hernsmot:	a village in Hamal near the Mountains of the West.
Herrelldrin:	A country in the southwest of Havilfar.
hersany:	Heavy, ugly, six-legged saddle-animal with thick coat of chalky-white hair, of Pandahem.
Hestan, Garnath ham, Vad of Middle Nalem:	A noble of Hamal and deadly enemy of Rees, employs the Katati Strom Rosil and is associated with the Wizard of Loh, Phu-si-Yantong.
hibisum flour:	Used in the Blue Mountains for baking ponsho tender.
Hiclantung:	A city of the Hostile Territories ruled by Queen Lilah.
High Zorcady:	Capital of the province of the Blue Mountains in Vallia.
Hikaidish:	Rules and regulations of different styles of wrestling.
Hikai:	The unarmed combat equivalent to Jikai.
Hikdar:	Commander of a hundred. Military rank immediately above Deldar.
Himet the Mak:	Rafik Avandil, lion-man, tool of Phu-Si-Yantong in preaching the artificial religion of chyyanism. SES.
Himindur the Three-eyed:	A Havilfarian spirit of luck and good fortune, equating with the Vallian Five-handed Eos-Bakchi.
hiosmim:	a race of diffs resembling apim, but with something of a pixie look, with high cheek-bones; having creamy white complexions and pale blue hair.
Hirrume Gate:	in Ruathytu.
Hirrume Warrior:	Hamalian skyship belonging to King Doghamrei destroyed by Prescot. (AVA)
Hirrume:	Kingdom in Empire of Hamal.
hirvel:	A stubby, four-legged riding animal, not unlike a nightmare version of a llama with tall round neck, cup-shaped ears and shaggy body and twitching snout with a performance similar to a good quality waler.
Hirvin:	a Vallian soldier posted at the edge of the Ochre Limits; killed by Tandu Jondermair. 28
Hito the Hunter:	Guardian spirit of the treacherous guides of Faol.
Hiviku the Artful:	The archetypal old sweat in Havilfar, equating with Vikatu the Dodger.
hiviku:	one of the inferior pieces in Vajikry.
Hjemur-Gebir:	a minor religion fallen into desuetude with a grotesque toad-thing as the idol of worship.
Hlabro, Mount:	A peak in Erthyrdrin.
hlarhek:	sand scarf and face protector of South Zairia.
Hlo-Hli:	A spirit of Loh, appealed to and sworn by.
Hlunub Yards:	voller yards in Ruathytu.
Hoboling Islands:	Chain of islands stretching from Erthyrdrin to Northwest Pandahem off the northeast coast of Loh.
Hobolings:	A race very squat of body and long of arm and leg, excellent topmen, inhabitants of the Hoboling Islands.
Hockwafernes:	Temple and township of Gelkwa where San Guiskwain was resurrected. CPS
Hofardu, Chuktar:	a long-dead Hamalese kampeon. 25
Hofnar, Nango ham, Strom:	a Jiktar in the Hamalian Air Cavalry; engaged to Marion Frastel. 33
Hofnar:	a stromnate in the Black Hills of Hamal.
Hoko the Amusingly Malicious:	A minor spirit of deviltry in many of the pantheons of Kregen.
Homath, Vad:	a Kapt in the Hamalian Air Service. 25
Hop the Intemperate:	a servant of Lady Ilsa on the first expedition to the Coup Blag. 27
"Hope alone does not sickle corn":	a saying attributed to San Blarnoi.
Horata the Bounteous:	A Khibil female beneficent spirit.
Horato the Potent:	A Khibil male beneficent spirit.
Horkandur:	a sobriquet used by Seg Segutorio while adventuring in South Pandahem. 27
Horn of Azhurad:	a device deep within the Isle of Zy used to send out the Call to summon the Krozairs.
Horosh, Pallan Hennard:	Official in charge of production on the Volgendrin of the Bridge. (AMA)
Hortang, Hurngal ham, Kov:	the leader of the second expedition to the Coup Blag. 36
Horter:	A gentleman of Havilfar. Feminine is Hortera.
Hostile Territories:	Area of central East Turismond between The Stratemsk and the Klackadrin, cut off from the outside world since the collapse of the Empire of Loh.
Hot and Cold:	a nickname for King Telmont.
Hrunchuk:	Idol in the temple gardens across the forbidden canal in Zenicce. Has three enormously valuable eyes.
Hue the Grasshopper:	a stablehand working for Vad Noran. 24
Hukalad:	a town in South Pandahem.
Hulfoo:	a sort of Hyrklanian goose.
huliper pie:	a sailors' delicacy of Magdag.
hulu:	One who is a bit of a villain and a bit of an idiot.
humespack:	Cloth used for clothing.
Humped Land:	Colloquial name for Moderdrin, the Land of the Fifth Note.
Hunch:	A Tryfant from the kovnate of Covinglee in the Dawn Lands, whose father, a brass founder, fell on evil times through spending all his time and money on Vajikry, and Hunch ended up slave. A good companion to Prescot who is aot afraid to tell everyone that he is afraid. Went to Vallia with Nodgen.
Hundal the Oivon:	a cheldur who trained Prescot during his last sojourn in the Jikhorkdun of Huringa. 24
Hunderd, Horgil:	the Trylon of Deep Valley in Hamal. 25
Hundle the Design:	a slave rescued from Katakis of South Pandahem by Seg Segutorio. 32
Hundral, Ortyg ham:	Emperor Nedfar's Pallan of Buildings. 27
Hunter, Alex:	Earthman sent by the Savanti on a mission to Valka.
Huringa:	Capital city of Hyrklana.
hurm:	A hard close-grained wood, similar to sturm-wood.
Hurtado, Don, de Oquendo:	Spaniard who taught Prescot rapier fighting.
Huvadu:	a stromnate located barely south of Evir in Vallia.
Huvon the Lightning:	A popular deity in Hyrklana.
Hygonsax:	a fort in the Mountains of the West in Hamal.
Hyr-Derenqil-Notash:	"The high palace of pleasure and wisdom." A book of philosophy compiled by a Wizard of Loh two thousand five hundred seasons ago. Admits of many interpretations and analyses.
Hyr-Jiktar:	Colonel in Chief of regiment.
Hyr-Lif:	A very important book.
Hyr Brun:	Giant with straw-yellow hair, broad and bulky, seven inches taller than Prescot. Servant to Ros the Claw.
Hyr Flick:	A very large variety of carnivorous flower, with green tendrils and orange cones, like enormous flick-flicks.
Hyr Jikordur:	rules and ritual of challenge and combat in duels.
Hyr Khor:	A large island kovnate off the west coast of Djanduin, north of Uttar Djombey, contains the Kharoi Stones; Prescot is the Kov.
Hyr Notor:	Alias used by Phu-Si-Yantong in dealing with the Empress Thyllis of Hamal.
Hyr Notor:	the name used by Phu-Si-Yantong at the court of Hamal.
hyrkaida:	in Jikaida, checkmate.
Hyrklana:	An island realm off the east coast of Havilfar.
hyrshiv:	Twelve.
Hyrvond:	Imperial province immediately to the north of Vondium.
Hyrzibar's Finger:	A long promontory of S.E. Havil-far above Quennohch.
Hyrzibar:	A shishi of mythology exclusively serving the minor godlings.
Hyrzibar:	a talkative shishi of mythology who exclusively serves the minor godlings of various mythologies.
hyr:	Great, renowned, high.
Ib Reiver:	Soul Stealer—used in oaths.
ibithses:	one of the many purple flowers of Kregen.
Ibs of the Lily City:	A Hyrklanian reference to the ghosts of the Lily City Klana, the ancient ruined capital of the island.
ib:	Spirit of the dead.
Ice Floes of Sicce:	One of the versions of a Kregan hell.
ich:	Suffix to a title indicating the second twin, Icha feminine.
Ifilion:	A kingdom on the east coast of Havilfar be-tween the northern and southern mouths of the River Os. Has retained its independence.
Ift:	a race of diffs about the height of an apim with tall, pointed ears reaching almost to the tops of their heads and devious, slanted eyes; fond of the forest.
Igbolo:	an Ift settlement deep in the forests of Bormark.
Igukwa Valjid:	Zankov's swordship. 30
ig:	green.
Ilka the Silver Rod:	a flunkey of Nyleen Gillois. 28
Ilkenesk, Mountains of:	mountain range of South Zairia.
Ilsa:	a member of the first expedition to the Coup Blag. 27
Ilurndil:	an animal about six feet long, with a hide thick enough to make roof tiles out of, and a pair of horns superposed between piggy eyes.
Imlien, Trylon Ered of Thengelsax:	A racter with whom Prescot had a smart run in over his daughter. SES
impiter:	Gigantic coal-black flying animal of Turismond, the mainstay of various races' aerial cavalry, as a saddle animal.
"In the Fair Arms of Thyllis":	A Hamalian song telling of the marvelous deeds of Thyllis the Munificent. Erithor made scurrilous words and Prescot entertained his comrades from Mandua with them during a Noumjiksirn after a game of Kazz Jikaida hi Jikaida City. SFK
Inch:	From Ng'groga. Seven feet tall, extraordinarily thin, with long fair hair. Wields an ax of the Saxon pattern. Obsessed with his taboos. A good comrade to Prescot.
Infathon:	Town of the province of Vazkardrin in NE Vallia.
Infmion of the Crossroads:	a village in Vallia.
Ingadot:	a town in Hyrklana.
Ingeslad:	the capital of Layerdrin.
inklevol:	flying fox.
Inshurfraz, the Furnace Fires of:	One of the hotter legendary hells of Kregen.
Instructions to Novices:	Precepts for those entering the service of Opaz, used to advise and guide all Vallians.
Insur ti Fotor:	First lieutenant of the galleon Ovvend Barynth. (AVA)
Invisible Twins:	see Opaz.
Irginian:	Place in south Vallia, scene of the battle of that name.
Irvil:	the Strom of Pine Mountain in Thothangir; a kregoinye whom Prescot saved in Hamal. 25
Irwin:	Irwin W. Emerson, a Savapim who fought in the Siege of Zandikar. (KRK)
Island of Pliks:	tiny island of the inner sea where Prescot and his men learned Zandikar lay under siege.
Isteria:	Small island a comfortable day's pull from Sanurkazz.
Ithieursmot:	Bleak little town of Northern Jevuldrin in Vallia.
Ivanovna, Madam:	name used by Zena Iztar on Earth.
Ivory Cone:	a peak in the Mountains of the West in Hamal.
Ivory Pavilion:	palace of Roz Janri in Zandikar.
Iyam:	a country of North Pandahem.
Iztar, Zena:	mysterious woman of supernatural power who assisted Prescot without committing herself to either the Star Lords or the Savanti but appears to be in communication with the Krozairs of Zy.
Jade Palace:	Gafard's palace in Magdag.
Jaezila:	an alias used by Lela in Havilfar. 24
Jagdur, Nath Djin:	A Dwadjang, once Kov of Hyr Khor, for a brief space King of Djanduin, leemshead, dis-owned by his tan, slain in the ritual fight in the Sacred Court of the Warrior Gods. (FLA)
jagger:	In the syples of the Khamorros a kick with the feet delivered with both feet off the ground.
Jaidur:	third son of Delia and Prescot; twin to Dayra.
Jak Leemsjid:	a name given to Prescot by his friends after he killed a leem in the castle of Korfseyrie. 31
Jak the Drang:	Name used by Prescot to rouse Vallians against The Iron Riders and Hamalese. GOS
Jak the Shot:	a name given to Prescot by the crew of Pearl of Klanadun. 23
Jakhan, Jak:	Name used by Prescot during adventures in Hawkwa country. CPS
Javed, Lelia:	the eldest sister of Nath Javed; a member of the Sisters of Voxyra. 36
Javed, Nath:	a Jiktar commanding the 32nd Brigade of the Vallian Freedom Army; accused of stealing regimental funds, he was reduced in rank to a swod and called Nath the Impenitent; later ventured into the Coup Blag with Prescot. 36
Jaws of Laca:	see Lacachun.
Jaws of Nundji:	A high pass in the Mountains of Mirth.
Jedgar:	a barbarian or irregular captain.
Jehamnet:	Spirit of harvest time associated with crop failures and other disasters. Known as Jevalnet in Vallia, Jegrod-net and Jezarnet in the Eye of the World, Jepannet in Pandahem and Jehavnet in most of Havilfar.
Jen Drak:	The Emperor of Vallia's flagship in the Battle of Jholaix. (AMA)
Jenbar, Tyr:	Nephew to Naghan Furtway, Kov of Falinur.
Jeniu:	Old panval shipwrecked in Valka on the way to Penal islands.
jen:	Lord; A Vallian term equating with the Hamalian Notor.
jernu:	Zairian term for lord.
Jespar the Scundle:	one of Pando's slaves who acted as guide for Prescot and his friends to Korfseyrie.
jes:	short form of address for a female superior.
Jeu O'fremont:	a full-bodied red wine.
Jezbellandur the larvin:	an armorer in Nalvinlad. 32
Jhalak, by:	A stikitche oath.
Jhansi, Layco, Kov of Vennar:	The Emperor of Vallia's Chief Pallan. When his plots against the emperor were frustrated by Prescot and friends, took to the field in the time of the Troubles- in Vallia when Hamal and the radvakkas invaded.
Jholaix, Battle of:	In which the flying Armada and ground forces from Vallia, with the Pandaheem, defeated the Hamalese army of the north leading to an uneasy peace with Hamal. (AMA)
Jholaix:	Nation in the northeast of Pandahem famed for her wines.
jibrfaril:	an epithet given to Katakis.
jibr:	Pain.
jid:	Bane.
Jikai Vuvushis:	Battle Maidens.
Jikaida City:	LionardDen.
Jikaida Dance:	One of the dances of Vallia and most other countries of Paz, but not all, in which the dancers retire as they fail to adhere to the movements called for by the songs sung to the music of the dance.
Jikaidast:	a professional player of Jikaida.
Jikaida:	A board game combining chess, checkers, and Halma-like moves on a checkerboard of a rectangular shape; a war-game.
Jikaida:	The premier board game of Kregen. A brief description of Poron Jikaida is published as Appendix A to A Sword for Kregen.
jikaider:	To flog crisscross.
Jikaidish Lore:	A hyr lif containing the history, rules, comments, and games of Jikaida over the centuries. In Jikaida City the Jikaidish also contains rules concerning weapons and relative strengths of the humans acting as pieces.
Jikai!:	A word of complex meaning; used in different forms means: "Kill!" "Warrior." "A noble feat of arms." "Bravo!" Many other related concepts to do with honor, pride, and warrior-status.
jikai:	a word of complex meaning; used in different forms means Kill! or Bravo! warrior; a noble feat of arms, and many related concepts to do with honor and pride and warrior-status. A jikai may be given for a heroic deed; the High Jikai is extraordinarily difficult to win.
Jikalla:	A Kregish game.
Jikhorkdun:	The entire amphitheater, arena, and training and barracks areas. Sometimes slurred to "Jikordun."
jiklo:	A Manhound of Faol.
Jikmarz:	a Zairian city of the west coast of the Sea of Swords.
jikmer:	a captain of messengers in the SOR.
jikshiv:	Twenty-four.
Jiktar:	Commander of a thousand. Military rank immediately below Chuktar.
jikvarpam:	the sack used by a member of the SOR to carry her Jikvar.
Jikvar:	a razor-sharp clawlike weapon used by the members of the SOR.
Jilian:	A brilliant girl, a Jikai Vuvushi, one of six children of a Banje shop keeper who failed. She was taken in by the Little Sisters of Opaz and taught sewing, then the Sisters of the Rose sent her to Lancival. She uses a whip and a claw like Ros the Claw. Formed a regiment of Jikai Vuvushis. A good comrade to Prescot and a friend and devoted adherent of Delia.
Jinia ti Follendorf:	one of the Jikai Vuvushis of Marion Frastel's regiment, bewitched by Csitra. 33
jis:	a short form of address for royalty used to refer to Prescot by his closer associates. Short for 'Majis' or 'Majister'.
joat:	Powerful and superior saddle animal used by cavalry in Djanduin.
Jodhrivax:	Commander of Jodhri.
Jodhri:	A formation of the phalanx containing six Relianches totalling 864 brumbytes and 144 Hakkodin.
Jogen:	A favorite old play from the Fifth Book of The Vicissitudes of Panadian the Ibreiver by Nalgre ti Lianecsmot
Jondermair, Dalki:	the son of Tandu Khynlin Jondermair; helped succor Delia at the edge of the Ochre Limits; was later captured by and strangled Nyleen Gillois. 28
Jondermair, Tandu Khynlin:	a Djang who immigrated to Vallia; rescued Delia at the edge of the Ochre Limits; was later captured by Nyleen Gillois. 28
Jordio the Hawk:	a voller pilot who flew Delia to Vindelka; was later captured by Nyleen Gillois. 28
Jorg the Fist:	the ship-deldar of Mathdi. 25 K
Junka:	A deity of the North East of Vallia.
Justicar:	The imperial governor of province.
jutman:	A word describing anyone riding an animal, the Kre-gish is juttim. It follows that a riding animal must be a jut.
Jynaratha:	Island off east coast of Vallia from which Prescot was taken by the Scorpion of the Star Lords back to Earth. (MHA)
K'koza:	a country in Whonban in Loh.
Kadar the Hammer:	Alias used by Prescot in Vallia. SES
Kadar the Silent:	an alias used by Prescot in Falkerdrin. 34
Kaerlan the Merciful:	Beneficent spirit much called upon by the masses in Hamal.
kaida:	In Tikaida, check.
Kaidun, By:	A kaidur oath.
kaidur:	Gladiator.
Kaidur:	Renowned gladiatorial feat of combat,
kalasbrune:	A building material of great value.
Kalden:	the capital city of the province of Kaldi.
Kaldi:	Lozenge-shaped kovnate in extreme southwest of main island of Vallia. Vodun Alloran was kov.
Kaldu:	A large, powerful apim retained of Jaezila.
Kalei:	a spearman in the Fifteenth Regiment. 23
kalider:	A dagger of Havilfar, sharply curved with a heavy hilt, the blade being very wide at the quillons, a Kregan knuckle (4.2". 106.68 mm), and curving keenly to a fine point, honed on both edges,
Kalveng:	a seafaring folk with havens along the west coast of Northern Turismond.
Kamist Quay:	Wharves along the Great River in Vondium.
kampeon:	A veteran who has achieved great renown and recognition.
Kanarsmot:	A town of Bryvondrin on the northwest bank of the Great River opposite the boundary of Mai Makanar and Mai Yenizar to the southeast of the Great River.
Kando, Crafty:	one of a band of ruffians who helped rescue Prince Drak. 35
kaochun:	The Jaws of Death.
kaotim:	The Undead, the living dead.
kao:	One of the many Kregan names for death.
Kapt:	General.
Kardo:	Son of Melow the Supple, twin to Shara.
Karidge, Nath:	A fine zorcaman and cavalry commander.
Karidge, Nath:	the Chuktar of the Empress' Devoted Life Guard. 23
Karri, Aunt:	Aunt to Delia, the emperor's sister. Kind and warmhearted.
Kataki:	Difl with thick black hair oiled and curled, low brow, flaring nostrils, gape-jawed mouth with snaggly teeth, wide-spaced eyes narrow and cold. Has a long whip-like tail to which is strapped a steel blade. Slave-masters seldom found as slaves in any part of Kregen, the Katakis are formidable fighting men.
Kavinstock:	A Vadvarate of Vallia.
kax:	Corselet, breast and back, cuirass.
Kazz-Jikaida:	Blood Jikaida, played with people who fight for the possession of the squares on the board.
Kazzchun-Faril:	a local godling of Lasindle.
Kazzchun Pass:	a pass in the center of the Mountains of the North in Vallia.
Kazzchun River:	a river in South Pandahem.
Kazz, Pur, of Tremso:	Grand Archbold of the Krozairs of Zy.
Kazz:	Blood.
Kemchug, Nath:	a mercenary hired aboard Tuscurs Maiden. 29
Kensha:	a ros wine drunk with a sprinkling of herbs.
Kerchurivax:	Commander of Kerchuri.
Kerchuri:	Formation of the phalanx containing six Jodhris of 5184 brumbytes and 864 Hakkodin.
Kervax:	Abbreviation for Kerchurivax.
Khamorro:	A man of Herrelldrin expert in unarmed combat.
Kham, Khamster:	A Khamorro.
kham:	Levels of achievement within the syples of the Khamorros.
khand:	Guild, caste or brotherhood of profession, trade or calling.
Khardun the Franch:	a slave rescued from Katakis of South Pandahem by Seg Segutorio; a hyrpaktun. 32
Kharoi Stones:	Ruins of a city of the sunset people in west Havilfar.
kharrna:	Manifestation of power exercised at distance by a Wizard of Loh.
Khe-Hi-Bjanching:	A Wizard of Loh.
Khibil:	Member of race of diffs with fox faces, alert, strong, limber, excellent mercenaries used to outdoor life.
khiganer:	a tunic which fastens by a wide flap along the left side of the body and along the left shoulder.
khiganer:	Heavy brown tunic, double-breasted, the wide flap caught up over the left side with a row of bronze buttons from belt to shoulder and from point of shoulder to collar which is stiff, hard and high.
Khokkak the Meddler:	A minor spirit of deviltry in many of the pantheons of Kregen.
Khorundur:	A country of the Dawn Lands of Havilfar.
Khorunlad:	Capital of Khorundur.
Khovala:	a vadvarate province in Vallia.
Kildoi:	Member of race of difls of Balintol with four arms and handed tail, very strong and courageous with apim-like features and a variety of hair-colorings.
King's Hand:	Gambling game played with at least six dice.
"King Harulfs Red Zorca":	Drinking song of Paz.
king korf:	Larger than the crested-korf, found in Erthyrdrin; its feathers are prized for fletching.
"King Naghan, His Fall and Rise":	Song of Kregen with undercurrents of merriment and discipline and admonishment.
kish:	steam.
kitches:	Midges of the marshes.
kitchew:	Target for assassination on contract by stikitches.
Klackadrin:	A long narrow fault in the crust of Kregen running from the Boiling Sea in the north to the Lesser Stratemsk in the south of Eastern Turismond. Gives off hallucinogenic gases.
Klactoil:	a strange race of diffs, parchment-colored, only about three feet tall, with a thick ridged array of spines down the backbone, a walloping tail, and a fishy look to the face; rumored to be the product of miscegenation of Shanks and some doomed race now extinct.
Klaiton:	Noble House of Zenicce, colors are gray and blue.
Klanak the Tresh:	an alias used by Orlan Mahmud na Yrmcelt in the rebellion against Queen Fahia. 24
Klanak:	a mythical hero of Hyrklana.
klattar:	Parrying stick.
kleesh:	Violently unpleasant, repulsive, stinking; an insult,
knuckle:	Approximately 4.2 inches.
Kochwold:	A sweep of moorland on the southern borders of Jevuldrin and the northern borders of Forli.
Kodar ti Vakkansmot:	Chief of Prescot's corps of trumpeters.
Kodifex:	Leader of the Assembly in Zenicce, elected from among the Princes and the chiefs of the Houses of Zenicce.
Kolanier, Rogan:	Zan-Chuktar commanding Army of the East of Djanduin, deceived by Nath Jagdur and Gorgrens. (FLA)
kontos:	spear.
kool:	An area measurement of land.
Korero the Shield:	A Kildoi rescued by Prescot from torture at the hands of the radvakkas and a good comrade who carries a pair of great shields in combat at Prescot's back.
Korer, Captain:	Captain of a Valkan galleon.
Korfseyrie:	the castle stronghold of Murgon Marsilus. 31
Koroles:	Small group of islands off east coast of South Pandahem.
Kotera:	A Vallian lady. Kta. is the abbreviated form.
Koter:	A Vallian gentleman. Kr. is the abbreviation.
Kothmir:	Once a part of the Empire of Loh.
Kov Logan na Hirrume and the two Fristle fifis:	A legen-dary story of Havilfar.
Kov Mak, Caves of:	located about twenty dwaburs north of Ruathytu.
Kovnate:	An estate or province of a Kov.
Kovneva:	Duchess.
Kovno, Rov:	A Jiktar of the clan of Longuelm (TT).
Kov:	Title of Kregan nobility, approximating to "Duke."
krad:	A bronze coin of Vallia, newly minted and issued by the Presidio.
krahnik:	Small form of draught animal of good pulling power.
krahnik:	very small form of chunkrah used as draft animal.
kraitch-ambur:	Thunder.
Kranlil the Reaper:	Horrific spirit of maleficent evil.
Kregen:	Planet circling Antares. Kregan is the adjective. Kregish is the language in universal use. There are many local tongues.
kregoinye:	People employed by the Everoinye, the Star Lords, on their business about Kregen.
kreutzin:	Light infantry acting as skirmishers, voltigeurs.
Krokan the Glorious, Street of:	located in Rashumsmot.
Kroveres of Iztar:	Members of Order of Brotherhood formed by Prescot on model of Krzy to ameliorate conditions in all Paz.
Krozair Cycle, The:	The Third Cycle in the Saga of Dray Prescot.
Krozair:	member of a mystic and martial Order of Chivalry dedicated to Zair. Membership is attained only after long and arduous training in the Disciplines. Prescot mentions at this time three Orders of Krozairs, those of Zy, Zamu, and Zimuzz. To be a Krz is to stand apart from ordinary men.
Krozair:	Member of an Order dedicated to Zair. Krz. Abbreviation for Krozair.
Krun, By:	A Hamalese oath.
KRVI:	Abbreviation for Kroveres of Iztar.
KRVI:	abbreviation for the Kroveres of Iztar.
Krzi:	abbreviation for Krozair of Zimuzz.
Krzm:	abbreviation for Krozair of Zamu.
Krzy:	abbreviation for Krozair of Zy.
Krzy:	Abbreviation for the Krozairs of Zy, a mystic and martial order of the Eye of the World devoted to Zair.
Ksandic:	Seg Segutorio's trumpeter at the battle for the throne of Croxdrin. 32
Kuerden the Merciless:	Malignant spirit much used in vilification by the masses of Hamal.
"Kurin and the Risslaca of Fire-Cavern":	a fine, rousing swordman's song.
kutcherer:	Knife somewhat like a butcher knife with a sharp pronged spike protruding from the heavy back.
Kutven:	Leader of the Vens of the canalfolk.
Kwan Hills:	Range of mountains in Hawkwa Country famed for their plenitude of game, good hunting country.
Kyr Nath and the Fifi, The:	An inn in the sacred quarter of Ruathytu with a convenient tree for secret comings and goings much used by Prescot during his days of espionage.
Kyro of Jaidur Omnipotent:	Brilliant plaza or square in Vondium.
Kyro of Lost Souls:	Long plaza just within the Gate of Skulls of Drak's City in Vondium.
Kyro of Spendthrifts:	One of the squares of Vondium famed for the expensive shops and stalls along the arcades.
Kyro:	Square, plaza, piazza.
Lacachun:	a high pass in the Mountains of the West in Hamal.
laccapin:	Ferocious flying reptile.
Lady of the Stars:	name of concealment used by Velia of Vallia.
Laggig-Laggu:	large conurbation of Grodnim up the River Laggu.
Lahal:	universal greeting for friend or acquaintance.
Lahal:	Universal greeting for friend or acquaintance.
Laik-Faxul:	Quarter-file leader in Relianch.
laik:	quarter (possibly oblaik=one quarter)
lairgodont:	a vicious, quick, difficult-to-kill risslaca. Not overlarge, with scaled body, sinuous neck and back, skull-crushing talons, and serrated fangs in gap-jawed mouth, forked tail. Most common in North Turismond.
Lake of Dreaming Maidens, the:	see the Wendwath.
Lakelmi, Kapt Logan:	a Lohvian mercenary in the service of Vodun Alloran. 35
Lamahan, Naghan:	Name used by Prescot as merker on Volgendrin of the Bridge, borrowed from alias of Gordano ham Thafey, Chido's cousin. (AMA)
Lamdu:	A form of Jikaida in which there are ninety pieces to a side.
Lament for Valinur Fallen, The:	A famous song of Valka telling of early defeat and final triumph.
Lamnia:	Member of a race of halflings, gentle as a rule, with light-colored fur. Respected as honest and shrewd merchants.
Lancival:	the secret training site for the Sisters of the Rose. 28
Langarl Paraido:	a palace in Nalvinlad. 32
langle:	Grodnim spirit of sword-fighters.
Largan the Rule:	Palace architect of Vondium.
Larghos the Flatch:	a mercenary bowman hired aboard Tuscurs Maiden. 29
Larghos the Lame:	a bard dead five hundred years.
Larghos the Sko-handed:	A Vallian hyrpaktun from Gremivoh, with a long, narrow chin and slinger's shoulders, returned to fight and joined 1EYJ in command of staff slingers.
Larghos ti Therminsax, Strazab:	the Vallian ambassador to Bormark. 30
Larghos, Nath, Trylon of the Black Mountains:	A Vallian nobleman.
Lasal the Vakka, by:	a cavalryman's oath.
Lashenda:	Once a part of the Empire of Loh.
Lasindle:	a town on the Kazzchun River in South Pandahem.
Lathdo the Eager, Jiktar:	a Vallian soldier who flew to Vindelka with Delia; was captured by Nyleen Gillois. 28
Latimer:	Voller owner and shipping merchant rescued by Prescot from the Manhounds of Faol. (MHA)
Lattice House:	Decadent palace in Trakon's Pillars where Thelda Polista and her child were kept prisoner.
Lay of Faerly the Ponsho Farmer's Daughter, The:	A merry little ballad concerning a Fristle fifi.
laybrites:	Precious gem of deep yellow color.
Layerdrin:	one of the small countries of the Dawn Lands.
Laygon the Strigicaw:	Stikitche who to his misfortune took a contract from Ashti Melekhi to assassinate Dray Prescot. CPS
laypom:	Fruit like a peach of a pale subtle yellow color, exquisite.
Leaping Fishes, River of:	Fast-flowing river to the north of Huringa.
Leaping Fishes, River of:	the river on whose banks Huringa is located.
Leem-Lovers:	Insulting name for the reavers from the southern oceans.
leemsheads:	Outlaws.
leem:	A feral beast found in one form or another over most of Kregen. Eight-legged, it is furred, feline, and vicious, with a wedge-shaped head armed with fangs that can strike through oak. It is weasel-shaped but leopard-sized. Its paws can smash a man's head. There are various forms, as sea-leem, snow-leem, marsh-leem, desert-leem, and mountain-leem, suitably camouflage-colored.
leepitix:	A reptilian twelve-legged wriggler about a foot long infesting the canals. Has a nasty bite but can be frightened off by splashing.
Lela:	Daughter of Delia and Prescot, twin to Drak.
lenk:	A very hard wood similar to oak.
Leotes ti Ponthieu:	A Bravo fighter of Zenicce, master swordsman, as a Bladesman in Ruathytu defeated by Prescot. (BMA. AVA.)
Lesser Sharangil Archipelago, The:	A considerable grouping of moderately-sized islands in The Shrouded Sea.
Lesser Stratemsk:	Spur of The Stratemsk running due east to the coast of Eastern Turismond opposite Flahi.
lesten:	A high-class hide used for belts, moneybags, etc.
Letha Brook:	Runs through Therminsax.
letha:	Tough, springy, elastic white wood.
ley:	Four.
lif:	An important book.
liki:	Small fly-catching spider.
likl-likl:	a small furry animal kept as a pet.
Likshu the Treacherous:	A Chulik divine spirit appealed to and sworn by.
Lilac Bird:	Swifter commanded by Pur Zenkiren (SU).
Lilah, Princess:	Princess of Hyrklana rescued by Prescot from the Manhounds of Faol. (MHA)
Lilah:	Queen of Hiclantung (WA).
Lildra:	Queen of Hyrklana; the daughter of Prince Lilah of Hyrklana and Arrian nal Amklana; the wife of Prince Jaidur of Vallia. 24
Lily City Klana:	a site of ruins located in Hyrklana.
Lily City Klana:	Ancient capital of Hyrklana, now in ruins.
Ling-li-Lwingling:	A Witch of Loh.
Lingloh, by:	a Lohvian oath.
ling:	Animal as large as a collie dog, with six legs, and claws it can extend to four inches in length and open a rip in chunkrah hide. Lives among the bushes and rocks of the small prairie of Segesthes. Possesses a magnificent lightweight, long and silky white fur.
Linson:	the captain of Tuscurs Maiden. 29
Lintin the Ancho:	a slave-trader in Memguin. 31
Lio am Donarb:	A minor religion of Vallia.
LionardDen:	Known as Jikaida City, situated very near the exact center of Havilfar.
Lisa the Empoin:	one of Quendur the Ripper's crew of pirates; also his lady love. 29
lisehn:	a Vallian species of tree whose wood is excellent for bowstaves.
Little Sisters of Impurity:	a sorority of Pandahem devoted to the Dahemin.
Livahan, Nath ham, Kov of Thoth Uppwe:	Known as Nath the Crafty in Ruathytu. Has an obsessional hatred for diffs. (AMA)
Liverspot Bark:	Ingredient of the poison solkien concentrate.
Liximus River:	in Pandahem.
Llahal:	universal greeting for stranger.
Llahal:	Universal greeting for stranger.
Llando the Ob-Handed:	formerly of the Sixth Kerchuri; after losing an arm at the Battle of Kochwold was posted to the Vallian Embassy in Menaham. 31
Llanitch!:	Halt!
Llindal River:	in Hyrklana.
Lliptoh:	a race of diffs with ferret faces and gimlet eyes.
Llipton, Kov:	the regent of Croxdrin in the absence of King Crox and Queen Mab. 32
Lloton, Ortyg na Misniot:	the Chuktar of Milsi's cavalry. 32
Llunyush the Juice:	One of the many spirits of catering sworn on by the chefs of Paz.
Lobbi:	a little girl rescued from the adherents of Lem by Prescot in Port Marsilus. 30
Lobur the Dagger:	Name used by Lobur ham Hufadet, a Hamalese horter, aide-de-camp to Prince Nedfar.
Loder, Hap:	Was Jiktar of the Clan of Felschraung when he gave obi to Prescot. Appointed Zorcander in Prescot's absence but remains intensely loyal and devoted to Prescot. A good comrade (TT).
Logan's Fancy:	a vorlca in the aerial armada of Vallia.
Logan:	the captain of Tuscur Castle. 29
Loguetter cheese:	A first-quality cheese.
Loh:	A continent of Kregen.
Loku:	A Hikdar of the Clan of Felschraung (TT).
Lome:	A nation in the northwest of Pandahem.
Lomon the Jaws:	the cadade at the palace of Tali's Crown in Tali. 34
Lon the Knees:	a beast handler of southwest Vallia who became involved in the campaign against Vodun Alloran. 35
longsword, the Krozair:	A perfectly balanced two-handed longsword with wide-spaced handgrips, able to be used one-handed, subject of rigorous and demanding training and mystical exercises. A terrible weapon of destruction.
longsword, the Krozair:	a perfectly balanced two-handed longsword with wide-spaced handgrips; can be used one-handed; subject of rigorous and demanding training and mystical exercises. A terrible weapon of destruction. The Ghittawrer longsword is an attempt to copy the Krozair longsword, but is generally regarded as inferior. The common longsword is usually a one-handed weapon, although hand-and-a-half swords are known.
Longuelm:	A clan of the Great Plains of Segesthes, allied with the Clan of Felschraung under Prescot as Zorcander.
Longweill:	A fluttrhim and thief, who came to a glutinous end down the Moder. FFK
loomins:	Mauve and white flowers.
looshas pudding:	A succulent dessert much favoured in the army.
Lop-eared Tobi:	one of a band of ruffians who helped rescue Prince Drak. 35
lople:	Deer-like animal of great grace and beauty.
Loptyg, Logan:	a silversmith of Vondium. 33
Lord of Strombor:	Dray Prescot.
Lorenztone:	A Vallian Air Service flier,
Loriman the Hunter, Kov:	A full, fleshy, choleric noble whose passion is hunting. In his own intemperate, bash-on, bully-boy way he was a tower of strength down the Moder. What he sought down there among the horrors and the Monsters, Prescot suggests, was of use to his cult of Spikatur Hunting Sword and far outweighed in value mere gold or gems. FFK
Lornrod Caucus:	Vallian political faction of whom it is said their only wish is to destroy everything and pull down what has been painfully built over the centuries.
Lower Squish Street:	in Turcursmot.
Loxo!:	The call shouted by link-men to attract customers.
Loyal Canoptic, The:	An Inn in Yaman, renamed after the conquest.
Loyal of Sidraarga, The:	Original name of The Loyal Canoptic.
Lu-si-Yuong:	A Wizard of Loh (WA).
"Lucili the Radiant":	A popular song hi Vondium.
Lucrina, Yasuri, Vadni of Cremorra:	The Lady Yasuri, a small woman who dressed in shiny black bombazine, employed Pompino and Prescot as paktuns, and they were bound to her protection as kregoinye on orders from the Star Lords. When she became champion in Jikaida City after Prescot fought Mefto the Kazzur she lost a deal of her sharpness, most of the lines on her face, and the razor-edged nose softened. The king of her country was slain and her vadvarate overrun. SFK, FFK
lumop:	Term of abuse.
Lun'elsh:	a race of diffs with black body hair.
lupu:	A trance state induced by the Wizards of Loh.
lurfings:	Low-bellied, lean-flanked, gray-furred scavengers of the plains with probing snoutlike faces.
Lushfymi, Queen of Lome:	Popularly known as Queen Lush. A dark-haired violet-eyed woman of great poise and beauty sent by Phu-Si-Yantong to entrap the Emperor of Vallia. Her allegiance changed and she worked with Prescot to save the emperor.
Luxis Bliem Juruk nalen Strom, En:	The Strom's Sacred Life Guard. Formed in Valka when Prescot Fetched the island back to the people and was Fetched to be their strom. Known as SSLG.
lyam:	Nation of North Pandahem lying between Lome and Menaham.
Lykon Crimahan, Kov of Forli:	A Vallian noble hostile to Prescot.
lynxter:	A Lohvian sword.
Lyss the Lone:	an alias used by Silda Segutorio in southwest Vallia. 35
m'Mondifer, Larghos:	a kampeon of 1ESW who became a werewolf and was killed by Prescot. 33
ma faril:	Translates out as "my dear."
Mabo:	the name belonging to Seg Segutorio as King of Croxdrin. 32
Mab:	the name belonging to Milsi as Queen of Croxdrin. 32
Mackee, Battle of:	First battle of the Miglas against the Canops in which Dray Prescot was unwillingly engaged.
Macsadu the Kroks:	an illegitimate son of Layco Jhansi. 23
Magan, River:	Wide sluggish river on which is built the city of Yaman.
magbird:	Black carrion-eating bird of Magdag.
Magdag:	chief city of Grodno on north shore of inner sea.
Magdag:	Chief city of Grodno on the northern shore of the inner sea.
Magero the Obstreperous:	one of Cranchar Gillois' men, who rode Delia in the Shishivakka. 28
Maglo the Ears:	a dishonest beast-catcher in competition with Unmok the Nets. 23
magodont:	resembles the lairgodont of the godont family of risslacas.
Mag:	Twin brother to Mog, High Priestess of Migladrin. (MHA) (ARA)
Mahendrasmot:	A town of Southern Pandahem.
Mahmud, Orlan na Yrmcelt:	the Chief Pallan under Queen Fahia of Hyrklana; one of the leaders of the rebellion against her. 24
Mahmud, Orlan, nal Yrmcelt:	Young horter and courtier of Hyrklana. (ARA)
Mai Makanar:	A kovnate on the southeast coast of Vallia.
Mai Yenizar:	A kovnate on the southeast coast of Vallia,
Maiden with the Many Smiles:	The largest of Kregen's seven moons.
"Maidens of Vallia, The":	A lyrical ballad celebrating the virtuous women of Vallia.
main-gauche:	The left-handed dagger is often called the Hikdar.
Maisie:	a young girl rescued by Prescot from the adherents of Lem. 34
majis:	Short form of majister, used only by close intimates.
Makanriel:	the capital city of the kovnate province of the Black Mountains.
Makfaril:	Beloved of the Black, the Chief Priest of the Great Chyyan, the evil and artificial creed of chyyanism developed by Phu-Si-Yantong to destroy Vallia. Rafik Avandil, numim, SES
Makib:	insane.
Makki-Grodno:	The base for a large and colorful variety of obscene oaths used by the followers of Zair.
Makku-Grodno:	An evil spirit of Magdag.
Makolo:	the palace in Makanriel.
maktikos:	white mice. Informers in ship's company.
Mak, River:	Rises in the Black Hills of Hamal and empties into the River Havilthytus at Ruathytu. Black waters, whence its name.
mak:	black.
Malab's Blood:	Deep purple wine of Hamal, not favored by Prescot.
Malab the Kazzin:	a religious figure, also known as Malab the Wounded or Malab the Fount. Believers seek mercy and wisdom, luck and health in the blood that pours from his wounded head.
Malahak:	Spirit of Hamal called on as witness to actions,
Malar Marshes:	located in Erthyrdrin.
Malar Marshes:	Marshy area of Erthyrdrin.
Malig:	Grodnim fortress-city east of the Grand Canal.
malko:	a race of diffs reminiscent of gorillas.
Malpettar:	a kovnate province in Tomboram.
malsidge:	Melon-sized, tart fruit with green flesh and brown wrinkled skin, an anti-scorbutic.
Malta:	a free port city in Pandahem.
Mancha of Tlinganden:	Argenter in which the returning paktuns took passage to Vallia, wrecked on Wenhartdrin. VFK
Mandanillo:	A stately dance.
Mandifenar, Muryan:	the Trylon of Mewsansmot who tried to usurp the throne of Croxdrin after the death of King Crox. 32
Mandua:	Kingdom of Dawn Lands hostile to Hamal.
Mandua:	one of the countries of the Dawn Lands.
Mangarl the Mangier:	the leader of a band of cutthroats in Falkerium. 34
Manhounds:	Apims of Faol trained to run on all fours and act as hunting dogs. Extraordinarily vicious and predatory.
Mankar the Horn:	the caretaker of Pando's estate Plaxing. 31
Mantig the Screw:	one of the company of Tuscurs Maiden. 31
Mantig ti Fillan:	a Kerchurivax fighting with Prince Drak in southwest Vallia. 35
Mantig, Ob-eye:	one of a band of ruffians who helped rescue Prince Drak. 35
Mantissae:	the servants of Arachna. 35
Mappeltar:	another name for Malpettar.
Marble Quarries of Zenicce:	It was in the infamous Black Marble Quarries that Prescot labored as a slave (TT).
"March of the Skeletons":	A song in which a brilliant and charming girl, just returned from a boat holiday, recounts how the skeletons marched from the graveyard in search of their missing flesh and blood. The song is an example of that inscrutable Kregan humor.
Markan:	a clear golden wine.
Marlimor:	A reasonably civilized city famed for beautiful legends.
marlque:	A riding animal.
Marshes of Buranaccl:	Swampy area to the north of the Hostile Territories.
Marsilus, Marker:	Son of the Kov of Bormark, husband of Tilda and father of Pando. Died as a soldier in East Turismond.
Marsilus, Murgon:	the cousin of Pando Marsilus and Strom of Ribenor who tried to usurp Pando's kovnate of Bormark; killed in battle at the Zhantil Palace. 29, 30, 31
Marsilus, Murlock:	Nephew of the Kov of Bormark, usurped the Kovnate.
marspear:	A crop plant
Martial Monks of Djanduin:	A semi-religious order of men devoted to Djan. Habitually shave their heads.
mashcere:	Material used for awnings.
masichieri:	Low-class mercenaries, not bandits but almost that, notorious for their rapacity and greed.
Mask of Recognition:	A blazing golden mask worn by Prescot at the Battle of Tomor Peak. (AMA)
Masks, Palace of:	small palace of Magdag owned by King Genod.
Maspero:	A citizen of Aphrasoe, one of the Savanti, Prescot's Tutor (TT).
Mathdi:	a voller in the Hamalian Air Service commanded by Prescot. 25
matoc:	A non-commissioned officer.
Mattamlad:	a town situated at the mouth of the Kazzchun River in Pandahem.
Mausoleum of the Flame:	Chamber of the Flame at the heart of the Nine Halls filled with their corpses in the Moder. FFK
Maybers:	A race of trading and sea-faring diffs from Donengil.
Mayfwy:	Widow of Zorg. Lively and beautiful, the great lady of Felteraz (SU).
Mazak, Pur, Lord of Frentozz:	A Krozair of Zy and swifter captain (WA).
mazarna:	lack of discipline.
Mazdo the Splandu:	A superb golden numim, great-hearted and generous, deadly with all kinds of weapons.
Mazilla:	The high ornate collar much bejeweled and decorated worn by the nobility of Vallia, the simpler dignified high collar of the koters of Vallia. The nikmazilla is the smaller ornate collar worn with evening clothes.
mazingle:	Swod's term for discipline.
maztik:	a junior noncommissioned officer.
Measure of Princesses:	The Jikaida Dance.
Mecrilli, Floring:	one of Marion Frastel's regiment of Jikai Vuvushis; used as a tool by Csitra. 33
Med Neemusbane:	A young Miglan who went with Prescot and Turko the Shield through the syatra-guarded passage into Mungul Sidrath. (ARA)
Meek Sisters of Mercy:	a sorority of Vallia.
Mefto the Kazzur:	Cognomen of Mefto A'Shanofero, Prince of Shanodrin, a Kildoi. An exceptional swordsman who fought through to the princedom of Shanodrin in blood and death, devoted to Kazz-Jikaida, involved in intrigues to further the cause of Hamal in the Dawn Lands. Is now minus his tail hand, which was a left hand. SFK
Mehztas:	A race of very strong people with bristle bullet-heads, heavy muscles, thick dun-colored hides, and short sinewy legs. Inhabitants of Mehzta.
Mehzta:	One of the Nine Islands. Lies off the east coast of Segesthes.
Melekhi, Ashti, Vadnicha of Venga:	A thin brittle and bright woman, hard-edged like a diamond, mannish, brilliant, with a Same about her that consumed all who were unfortunate enough not to know how to handle her. Came to an untimely end in her machinations with Layco Jhansi. SVS
Mellor'An:	Local god of North East Vallia concerned with agriculture, husbandry and fertility.
Melow the Supple:	A jikla whose twins were eased into the world of Kregen by Prescot, and who is now a part of the household of Esser Rarioch.
Memdo:	the kov of the province of Memis in Tomboram. 30
Memguin:	a seaport in Menaham.
Memis:	a kovnate province in Tomboram.
Memis:	A province of Tomboram.
Memphees:	A poison distilled from the tree Memph, with additions of the cactus Trechinolc. It saps the strength and can kill.
Memph:	A tree which yields a part of the deadly poison solkien.
Men of the Sunrise:	An ancient people of whom now only their monuments remain, constructors of the Dam of Days and the Grand Canal. Also referred to as the Men of the Sunset.
Menaham:	Nation of central North Pandahem.
merezo:	Circus or hippodrome for zorca and sleeth racing.
mergem:	leguminous plant, dried and reconstituted, gives protein, vitamins, minerals, and the like. A high yield for small weight and bulk.
merker:	A messenger usually flying a vol or flutclepper.
Merle:	Daughter of Trylon Jefan Werden.
Methydria:	Ranching land east of the Shrouded Sea, sometimes known as Havil-Faril, sometimes Methydrin.
Metromin, Obolya:	a merchant from Tomboram. 30
Mev-ira-Halviren:	a pagan idol.
Mevek, Chuktar:	an ally of Prescot against Layco Jhansi. 23
Mewsansmot:	a town in northern Croxdrin.
Miam:	niece of Roza anri; created Queen of Zandikar by Prescot. Betrothed to Pur Zeg.
MichelDen:	Capital city of the kovnate of Forli in southeast Vallia.
Middle Nalem:	A Vadvarate of Hamal west of the Black Hills.
Migladrin:	Land to the northwest of the Shrouded Sea.
Miglas:	Simple, thick-legged, thick-armed, gnomish-headed people, with stumpy bodies and flap ears, of the northwest Shrouded Sea. Also known as Migladorn.
Migshaanu:	The deity of the religion of Migla, proscribed by the Canops but successfully restored by Presort. (MHA ARA)
"Milkmaids Pail, The":	a drinking song.
Milsi:	born in Jholaix; became the Queen of Croxdrin. Later married Seg Segutorio, making him King of Croxdrin. 27, 32
Mimi:	one of Delia's handmaids.
Mindi the Mad:	a witch who served the Lady Tilda and helped Prescot and his friends in Port Marsilus. 30
Mindner. Felder Kholin:	Dwadjang, Jiktar of Prescot's fly-ing forces in the struggle for Djanduin. Cousin to Lara Domon.
Mionch:	a race of diffs with tusks twice as long as those of a Chulik.
mirvol:	Flying saddle-animal of Havilfar.
miscils:	Tiny, fragile cakes that melt on the tongue.
mishme:	a term of endearment.
Mishti:	the daughter of Lady Milsi. 32
missal:	A tree with white and pink blossoms.
Mists of Sicce:	Confusing fogs circumjacent to the Ice Floes of Sicce.
Mitdel'hur:	a religion of few adherents in Havilfar.
Mitronoton:	the Reducer of Towers, the Destroyer of Cities; a legendary man-god-devil, part of the mythology of Kregen.
mobiumim:	an official in a city similar to a mayor.
Moderdrin:	The Humped Land, the Land of the Fifth Note, where the Moders cover the ground as far as the eye can see.
Moder:	A large artificial mountain, a kind of tell, containing tombs, sepulchers, and vaults, corpses, Undead, treasure, traps, and monsters and magic. FFK
Mogper, Colun, Kov of Mursham:	A brilliant-seeming but vicious and depraved kov of a province in Menaham, marked for retribution by Jilian. He slew Barty Vessler by stabbing him in the back.
Mog:	Cronelike witch rescued by Prescot from the Man-hounds of Faol. Chief Priestess of the Miglish religion of Migshaanu the All-Glorious. Called the Mighty Mog, or Mog the Mighty. (MHA. ARA)
Moilm, Nath:	the Trylon of the province of Polnehm in Lome. 35
Moincy, Lady:	a judge in Pettarsmot. 31
Moltingur:	Diff of apim size with horny carapace across shoulders, eating proboscis, feelers, faceted eyes, a tunnel mouth with rows of needle-like teeth to tear food for a proboscis to masticate and swallow. Speaks with a hiss chillingly.
momolams:	Small round yellow tubers eaten with roast ponsho.
Monicep, nter:	A gull of Orlush, a smith, nephew to Avec Brand. Travelled with him and Prescot in Hamal and then built vollers in Sumbakir. (FLA)
Monsi the Bosom:	a Vallian agent infiltrating the cult of Lem in Bormark. 30
mon:	Right (as distinct from left).
moon-blooms:	Flowers with a double ring of petals, both opening during the day, and the outer at night when moons are in the sky.
moons:	Kregen has seven moons. The largest, the Maiden with the Many Smiles, is almost twice the size of Earth's moon. The next two, the twins, revolve around each other. The fourth is She of the Veils. The three smallest moons hurtle rapidly across the sky close to the surface of Kregen.
moorakrim:	caving experts of the moorkrim.
moorkrim:	wild men living west of Hamal.
moorn:	war.
Morcray:	Home of Strom Rosil Yasi, the Kataki Chuktar.
morfangs:	Monsters of the Hostile Territories, squat, ovoid, with two arched coat-hanger-like shoulders each sprouting five long whiplike tendrils, which, if cut off, grow into new monsters. Quasi-intelligent, quick, treacherous, and incredibly strong.
Morro the Muscle:	Deity of the Khamorros.
Morthnin:	a Jiktar in the Hamalian Air Service. 25
Mortiljid, Hardur:	the Trylon of the province of Llanikar in Vallia; escort to Princess Lela in Hyrklana. 24
mortil:	a wild animal almost as large and powerful as a zhantil.
Mother Dikkana:	the mother of Beng Dikkane.
Mother Diocaster:	Goddess of easement and fertility and womanhood in the pantheon of Djanduin.
Mother Zinzu the Blessed, By:	A favorite oath of the drinking classes of Sanurkazz.
Mountains of Mirth, the:	A mountain chain in the west of Havilfar.
Mountains of the North:	The mountain range in the north of Vallia from which flows the Great River and much of the canal headwaters. Also called the Snowy Mountains.
Mountains of Thirda:	Situated on the western end of the border between Jevuldrin and Forli in eastern Vallia.
Movang the Splitter:	a Hamalese mercenary in the hire of Layco Jhansi. 34
MSM:	abbreviation for Meek Sisters of Mercy.
muldavy:	Small boat of the inner sea, generally clinker-built and with a dipping lug.
Munfoon:	a creature all hair and eyes and lolling tongue.
Mungul Sidrath:	The powerful citadel and palace of Yaman.
Munsha Bread:	a type of bread with a small amount of leavening.
Murkizon:	the captain of Blackfang; washed overboard and picked up by Tuscurs Maiden; later broke the back of Zankov. 29
Murn-Chem:	An area of western Loh.
Muruaa:	A volcano that erupted and partially buried Orlush in Hamal, where the Star Lords set a task to Prescot's hands. (FLA)
mur:	The Kregan minute, fifty to a bur.
muschafs:	Cultivated bushes yielding crops.
mushk:	A scented yellow plant used as a windbreak, attractive to bees.
Mustard Gate:	A strong battlemented Tower-gate in an angle of the northwest walls of Vondium.
Muzzard:	A diff something like a Chulik, but without tusks, with skin of a leaden hue and exuding a musky odor.
"My Love is like a Moon Bloom":	Popular song of Paz.
"My wings are yours to command,":	Ritual response of the merkers.
Myer, Pallan:	Minister of Education, Learning, appointed by Prescot in Vondium. Walks everywhere reading a book.
Myer, Pallan:	responsible for education in the Empire of Vallia. 33
Mytham, Poldo:	a friend of Pando Marsilus; enamored of Dafni Harlstam. 29
Mytham, Pynsi:	the twin sister of Poldo and enamored of Pando Marsilus. 29
mytzer:	Low-slung, ten-legged, docile draught animal, inexpensive but of excellent pulling power much used by tradesmen and poor folk who cannot afford the more expensive breeds of draught animals abounding on Kregen.
Na-Du, Modo:	a Chuktar in charge of the liberation of Venga. 36
Na-Fre, Kalu:	a professional treasure-seeker who accompanied Prescot and Seg Segutorio on the first expedition to the Coup Blag. 27
Na-Pla, Natema:	the daughter of Planath Pe-Na. 23
nactrix:	Close cousin of the sectrix.
Naformo, Nath:	a messenger of Natyzha Famphreon. 33
Nafto the Hair:	a guardsman who became a were-wolf. 33
Nafun, King:	the King of Hambascett. 26
Naghan's Reply:	a skyship of the Vallian aerial ar-mada; destroyed in a storm. 33
Naghan Deslayer the Fifth:	a Kregan philosopher.
Naghan na Hanak, Kov:	the owner of a voller yard in Huringa. 24
Naghan the Abstemious:	a Deldar in the Vallian Freedom Army; tried to convince Nath Javed to appeal his conviction of theft. 36
Naghan the Barrel:	see Raerdu, Naghan.
Naghan the Brush:	an artist in the troop of Rollo the Circle. 25
Naghan the Chains:	the chamberlain of Vodun Alloran. 35
Naghan the Doom:	One of Ariane nal Amklana's retainers, a numim.
Naghan the Gnat:	A superb armorer rescued with Prescot from the Jikhorkdun of Huringa and now armorer in Esser Rarioch.
Naghan the Paunch:	An overseer of caravan guards between Pa Mejab and Pa Weinob (SS).
Naghan the Pellendur:	the ord-Deldar of the guards at the Zhantil Palace. 31
Naghan the Slippy:	a slave rescued from Katakis of South Pandahem by Seg Segutorio. 32
Naghan the Wily:	Valkan song telling how the rich and ugly silversmith of Vandayha, Naghan the Wily, was trapped into marriage by Hen, daughter of a bosk herder.
Naghan ti Lodkwara:	Hawkwa member of the choice band who followed Prescot in the time of Troubles in Vallia. GOS
Naghan, Pur, ti Perzefn:	Krozalr of Zamu. Swifter captain commanding Pearl in Render squadron. Fought under Prescot's orders as Render and in Siege of Zandikar.
Naghondo the Squint:	one of Cranchar Gillois' men. 28
Nalfi, Lady:	found by Cap'n Murkizon and Larghos the Flatch in a school for torturers of the cult of Lem in Peminswopt; though held in great esteem by Larghos, she was discovered to be a spy for the cult of Lem. 29
Nalgre the Penitent, Bridge of:	Bridge over the Black River in Ruathytu due south of the Kyro of the Horters.
Nalgre the Point:	a paktun who helped Prescot rescue Kov Nath Famphreon. 34
Nalgre the Stringsfa:	master maker of harps, dead now for three hundred seasons.
Nalgre ti Liancesmot:	a long-dead playwright.
Nalgre, Nazab na Therminsax:	The emperor's Justicar governing Thermin who loyally obeyed Prescot acting as Jak the Drang. GOS
Nalvindrin:	the former name of the country of Croxdrin.
Nalvinlad:	a city on the Kazzchun River in South Pandahem.
Nan the Bosom:	the soup mistress at the villa of Nyleen Gillois. 28
Nardo, Greasy:	a water master at the villa of Nyleen Gillois. 28
Naree-Giver:	the name used by the dinkus for the Cabaret Plant.
Nat-Su, Joldo:	the city prefect of Vondium in charge of the Watch. 33
Natema:	The Princess Natema Cydones of the Noble House of Esztercari of Zenicce. Married Prince Varden Wanek (TT).
Nath's Hammer:	a voller in the fleet sent north to meet the invasion of the King of North Vallia. 36
Nath na Kochwold:	the name given by Prescot to Nath Nazabhan. 23
Nath Ob-eye the Trancular:	a slave trader in Memguin. 31
Nath of Thothangir:	Rescued by Prescot from the Man-hounds of Faol. Prescot believed this name used as an alias. (MHA)
Nath the Apron:	the cabin steward aboard Tuscurs Maiden. 30
Nath the Arm:	Kaidur trainer for the Jikhorkdun in Huringa. (NB: Nath the Arm does not appear to have had the same powers or possibilities of bargaining as a Roman lanista, and he disappears abruptly from Prescot's story in Hyrklana.) (ARA)
Nath the Bows:	the captain of Pearl of Klanadun. 23
Nath the Gnat:	Alias adopted by Prescot in the struggle against the chyyanists. SES
Nath the Greatest Ever:	one name used by the King of North Vallia. 36
Nath the Guide:	A treacherous Guide of Faol. (MHA)
Nath the Keys:	Turnkey in the dungeons of the Hanit-chik, with one eye and a crippled leg, gruffly pitying Prescot during his imprisonment awaiting torture and hanging for murder. (AMA)
Nath the larvin:	A hard man, ruffler, Bladesman, bought body and soul by Ashti Melekhi, who came to an unexpected end on a Krozair longsword. SVS
Nath the Muncible:	one among Cranchar Gillois's men who tried to mitigate his cruelty. 28
Nath the Needle, Doctor:	Gave medical attention to Prescot in Vondium.
Nath the Retributor:	name used by a general in the rebellion against Queen Fahia. 24
Nath the Shaft:	An apim from Ruathytu, expert archer, one of Prince Tyfar's retainers.
Nath the Slinger:	oar-comrade with Prescot. Comes from Mountains of Ilkenesk; has decided views on archers.
Nath the Strict:	Prince Drak's orderly. 35
Nath the Thief:	Assisted the clansmen in Zenicce (TT).
nathium:	Precious metal used in trinkets and objects of art.
Nath, Silly:	one of Delia's fellow slaves at the villa of Nyleen Gillois. 28
Nath, Strom:	one of Nedfar's aides as prince. 25
Nath:	Sometimes Nath of Sanurkazz, sometimes Nath ti Zullia, from his birthplace. Oar-comrade to Pres-cot, Zorg, and Zolta. Son of an illiterate ponsho farmer. Big, a drinking man, intensely loyal to Prescot. Eventually a member of the Zimen.
Nav-Sorfall:	Vallian province lush and rich with ponsho pastures to the east of Vomansoir. Naghan Vanki was made vad.
Nazabhan, Nath, na Therminsax:	Son of Nazab Nalgre, rose to command phalanx created by Prescot. GOS
Nazab:	Governor of imperial province ranking with kov.
Nazhan:	Queen Miam bestowed the "Z" on Pur Naghan during the Siege of Zandikar for smart work in the Dikars. (KEK)
na:	"Of." Usually used to denote a person's land or province of origin. Sometimes rendered as nal.
Neagrom:	City famous for beautiful ceramic ware.
Nedfar, Prince:	Prince of Hamal, second cousin to the Empress Thyllis, father of Tyfar and Then, a man of high courage and honor.
needleman:	slang term for doctor.
neemu:	Black-furred, almost-leopard-sized animal with round head, squat ears, slit eyes of lambent gold, four legs. Their ways are amoral and feral, they are vicious, treacherous, and deadly.
Nemo Zhantil Faril Opaz:	A King's Swordship of Tomboram (SS).
Nemo:	King of Tomboram (SS).
Net and Trident, The:	a tavern on the waterfront in Magdag.
Nevius, Strom:	one of Emperor Nedfar's Pallans.
New Frontier, The:	a tavern in Peminswopt. 30
Ng'groga:	Land in the southeast of Lob..
Ngrangi:	Spirit of Ng'groga appealed to and sworn by.
Ngroyzan the Axe, by:	an oath of Ng'groga.
Ngrozyan the Axe:	Spirit from myths of Ng'groga.
Nicomeyn, Pallan:	Councillor of State to King Nemo (SS).
nidge!:	A Djang insult.
Nierdrik:	Diff with coarse-skinned, high-beaked, hooded-eyed face like killer-turtle, hard and gritty, with compact muscular body, with two arms, two legs and no tail.
Nik-Faxul:	Half-file leader in Relianch.
Niklaardu:	Family name of twin Vallian paktuns from Wenhartdrin returned to fight and joined 1EYJ.
Niklana:	Small island to the north of Hyrklana. An exception to the usual rule that nik as a prefix means half and as a suffix small.
nikobi:	Pachaks' code of great integrity to which they adhere when hiring out as mercenaries and paktuns.
nikumshal:	"half-shadow"; the Kregan term for a shadow from a single light source.
Nikvove of Evir:	Galleon of Vallia burned by Hamalian skyship. (BMA)
nikvove:	Half-size vove without fangs and horns.
Nikwald:	Fortress town in the kovnate of Sakwara of Vallia.
nikzo:	half a golden zo-piece.
Nine Unspeakable Curses:	pronounced by the witch Csitra against Vallia; they include werewolves, zombies, and vermin. 33
Nodgen the Bald:	the king of one of the countries of the Dawn Lands. 26
Nodgen the Faithful:	chief of King Genod's conspirators attempting to abduct the Lady of the Stars from Gafard. (REK)
Nodgen:	A Brokelsh who has been a mercenary, a curpurse in Jikaida City, and much else, handy with a spear, became slave with Hunch and Prescot. Good companion to Prescot, went with Hunch to Vallia.
Nogad ti Therminsax:	the Jiktar in command of Pride of Vondium. 36
Nogad ti Vendleheim:	a Jiktar succeeding Nath Javed in command of the 11th Churgurs. 36
Nogoya:	an island off the coast of Pandahem.
Nojas the Shriven:	a deity worshiped in parts of North Vallia.
Nol:	Lon the Knees' twin brother. 35
Noran, Vad:	a Hyrklanian who plotted against Queen Fahia. 23, 24
Norgoth, Tarek Malervo:	A man with thin legs and bulky body, sent as Ambassador to Prescot from Layco Jhansi, acted as commissar in army commanded by Kapt Hangrol defeated at Battle of Ovalia. A man whose self-importance expands or recedes with the company he keeps. LFK, VFK
Norhan the Flame:	a comrade of Prescot in the rebellion against Queen Fahia. 24
Norhan the Flame:	A useful fellow who likes to hurl blaring pots of combustibles.
Northag ti Hovensmot:	a Hikdar in the service of Trylon Muryan; tried to capture Seg Segutorio and Milsi in Nalvinlad. 32
Nose of Zogo:	promontory between Zandikar and Zamu.
Notor Shorthush of the Waves:	One of the mythical Sea Lords of Kregen who send gales to sink men's ships out of spite.
Notor Zan:	The Tenth Lord, the Lord of Darkness. Rises when there are no suns or moons in sky of Kregen.
Notor:	Lord.
Noumjiksirn:	A wake, an uproarious yet serious celebration in which warriors mourn their vanished comrades.
nulsh:	Term of abuse.
Nulty:	Retainer of Paline Valley privy to secret of Hamun ham Farthytu appointed by Prescot as Crebent to Pa-line Valley. A loyal man.
nul:	Dismissive term for a person not of one's nation or creed or Order or Discipline.
Numi-Hyrjiv the Golden Splendor:	Great spirit or deity of numims and fristles.
Numim:	A diff of powerful physique and lion-like face with great golden mane and whiskers. The Numim girls are very beautiful.
Nundji:	Once a warrior god of Djanduin but because of his evil jailed by the other warrior gods in a leem-hell.
Nycresand:	Islands off the east coast of Loh.
Oarfon the Staff:	Majordomo in the palace of Vondium.
oars:	Silver and copper coins of Magdag.
Ob-eye:	A Blue Mountain Boy.
obbie:	Slang term of swods for an ob-Deldar.
Obdjang:	The two-armed gerbil-faced Djang of Djanduin, not a warrior but one of the executive and administration Djangs.
"Obdwa Song":	marching song of the swods of Magdag.
Obfaril:	Young lad rescued with Prescot from Jikhorkdun in Huringa. His burning desire to become a kaidur changed to an interest in vollers as part of household of Esser Rarioch. Nicknamed Oby.
obi:	Among the clansmen it is given and taken, at first meeting, with or without combat as necessary, to determine social order. Carries implications of responsibility for the taker as obligations of the giver. Less violent systems occur elsewhere on Kregen.
Oblifanters:	under instructions from the Todalpheme of the Akhram, they give orders to the workers for the opening or closing of the Dam of Days.
Obquam, Strom of Tajkent:	A flying man of Havilfar who assisted in the rescue of Delia and Prescot and their friends from the Jikhorkdun of Huringa. Not a volrok. (ARA)
obs:	Copper coins. In Pandahem, eighty obs to a dhem.
ob:	One.
Ocean of Clouds:	A name for the ocean east of Havilfar.
Ocean of Doubt, the:	Ocean to the west of Havilfar south of Loh.
Ocher Limits:	Badlands northwest of Vindelka.
Ochs:	A halfling people not above four feet tall, with six limbs, the central pair used indiscriminately as legs or arms. Lemon-shaped heads with puffy jaws and lolling chops. Found as mercenaries over most of Kregen.
Odifor:	deity sworn on by Fristles.
Ogier Cut:	An east-west canal system in Vallia.
Ogra-gemush:	Island kingdom slightly isolated from the Hoboling Islands to their northeast in the Sea of Opaz.
Ohmlad's Alley:	a street in Ruathytu.
Oidrictzhn:	ancient and evil god of horror summoned up by superstitious villagers along the Shadow Coast. His legend is Of the Abominations of Oidrictzhn. Known as the Beast out of Time.
oiklt:	a beast inhabiting the jungles of Pandahem, with clawed feet, tentacles, and a low-slung maw rimmed with feelers.
Olaseph the Nik:	a Kregan philosopher.
Old Superb:	Nickname given to Prescot's personal flag,
Olinmur:	a race of diffs with blue skins,
Olmes, Dav, Vad of Bflsley:	A good-natured noble with long yellow hair, a round, cheerful, pugnacious face, an expert swordsman. Vad of a province in Mandua hostile to Hamal. Befriended Prescot, Bevon, and Pompino in Jikaida City. SFK
Olordin's Well:	Insignificant hamlet where Prescot rendezvoused with Baity Vessler in south central Vallia. GOS
olumai:	a race of diffs resembling pandas,
Ombor Throne:	throne of the Grand Archbold in the Isle of Zy.
Ombor:	Mythical flying monster of immense size and fiery heart, who dying is yet reborn, whose breath scorches cities, whose tears water the oceans, whose hearts beat for all humankind. Gives name to enclave of Strombor in Zenicce.
ompion:	blowpipe.
Onglolo:	Constellation of Kregen.
onker:	IdiotTerm of abuse.
"Only Zair knows the cleanliness of a human heart":	A saying from the Eye of the World suggesting that all men have secrets they do not want, and act differently from the way they would wish to act, yet make attempts to overcome their failings.
Onyx Sea:	in the northeast of the Eye of the World, populated mostly by diffs.
Oolie Opaz:	Words of a continuous hypnotic chant.
Oonparl:	a river in Pandahem.
Opaz Enthroned:	Day of festival dedicated to Opaz. The day on which the army of Therminsax sallied against the radvakkas. GOS
Opaz Omnipotent, Best and Greatest, Kyro of:	a square in Vondium, where Drak and Silda were married.
Opaz the Deliverer:	Day of festival dedicated to Opaz on which Vondium rose against the Hamalese and the Freedom Fighters and the Phalanx struck in the Battle of Voxyri. GOS
Opaz Unknown, Temple of:	located in Vondium; site of the wedding of Khe-Hi-Bjanching and Ling-Li-Lwingling.
Opaz:	Name given to the dual-spirit, the Invisible Twins, who are visibly represented in the sky by Zim and Genodras.
Operhalen:	A noble House of Zenicce, colours blue, green and ivory.
Ophig Mountains:	mountain range north of Magdag.
Opnar the Silk:	the tailor to Vodun Alloran. 35
or in their own cities.
Oraneflut:	a bird with browny-white feathers.
Orange River:	A river of Havilfar running westward into the sea opposite Loh between Ng'groga and Nycresand.
ordel:	Cattle animal of Kregen, similar to Earthly short-horn.
Order of Little Mothers:	One of the sororities of Vallia dedicated to good works.
Ordsmot:	Town on the Orange River divided into eight species sections.
ord:	Eight.
Orndalt, Nalgre:	the manager of a Hyrklanian voller factory. 23
Ornol the Rasher:	the chief cook for Nyleen Gillois. 28
Ornol, Strom:	a member of the first expedition to the Coup Blag; working in the service of Strom Muryan. 27, 32
Orscop, Nath, Trylon of Absordur:	A noble of the Dawn Lands whose ruling passion was Vajikry. VFK
Ortyg the Tresh:	Standard Bearer with 1ESW who carries the Union flag of Vallia.
Ortyg the Undlefar:	a slave rescued from Katakis of South Pandahem by Seg Segutorio; became a river pirate. 32
Ortyghan, Ortyg:	a goldsmith of Vondium. 33
Ortygno, Param:	a dudinter-smith of Vondium. 33
Orvendel:	an imperial province of Vallia, south of Vindelka.
Os, River:	Very large river of Havilfar rising in the Mountains of the West and flowing eastwards to empty into the Ocean of Clouds by two large mouths opposite northern Hyrklana. Called He of the Commendable Countenance.
Otbrinhan:	Chief of Yuccamots who extended hospitality to Prescot and the shipwrecked crew of Ovvend Ba-rynth. (AVA)
otlora:	no-nonsense.
Outer Faol:	Island to the north of Faol.
Ovalia:	Town of the Imperial Province of Orvendel in Vallia.
Overlords:	The Overlords of Magdag, masters of the north shore of the inner sea (SU).
Ovin, Pamcur:	the man who sold Quendur the Ripper into slavery after ruining his family.
Ovvend Barynth:	Galleon of Vallia saved from burning by Prescot but subsequently driven ashore and wrecked. (AVA)
Ovvend Opandar:	a Vallian galleon commanded by Insur ti Fotor.
Owend:	A Kovnate province of Vallia to the west of Delphond.
Owlarh Waste:	Eastern section of the Hostile Territories leading to the Klackadrin.
Oxkalin the Blind Spirit:	Minor godling of chance, ap-pealed to by gamblers for good luck.
Pa-We, Logu:	a Pachak hyr-paktun who assisted Prescot and Duhrra to enter Shazmoz. (TIK)
Pa Mejab:	Colonial port city of Tomboram in Eastern Turismond.
Pa Weinob:	Frontier town of Tomboram in Eastern Turismond.
"Pachak with the Four Arms, The":	A song highly scurrilous of a fine people with an oblique reference to the Kildoi.
Pachak:	Diff of middle height, with two left arms, a whip-like tail equipped with hand, straw-yellow hair. Very highly-valued as guards and mercenaries, intensely loyal, favoured by Prescot, who believes their berserker rages when fighting are part of their carefully controlled image. Highly skilled fighters.
Pafnut, King:	the King of Chobishaw. 23
Pafnut:	a Hikdar in the service of Trylon Muryan; killed while attempting to capture Seg and Milsi. 32
pakai:	String of silver or gold rings taken from defeated paktuns by paktun victories and worn as badges of prowess.
Pakkad:	legendary figure cast down by Mitronoton, now the symbol for the outcast, the downtrodden, the unwanted, the pariah.
pakmort:	symbol of the paktun. A silver mortil-head worn in the same fashion as the pakzhan.
Paktun's Promenade:	A marching song of Kregen.
paktun:	A mercenary leader; a notorious mercenary; a renowned soldier of fortune.
pakzhan:	small gold zhantil-head worn on cord looped through a top buttonhole. Symbol of the hyr-paktun. The cord is silk and may be worn over a shoulder knot.
Palando the Berry:	the landlord of The Swod's Revenge. 29
Palazzo of the Four Winds:	Palace in Djanguraj.
Pale Vampire Worm:	a supernatural type of worm called forth by an Arditchoith.
Paline and Queng, The:	A tavern in Djanguraj whose obdjang landlord made the best vosk pie in the city. (FLA)
Paline and Queng, The:	An Inn in Djanduin.
Paline Valley:	An estate in northwest Hamal close to the Mountains of the West Prescot became Amak in curious circumstances.
Paline:	Maid to Rosala of March Urt. Taunted Prescot in his rescue, urging and mocking him with the jikai. (BMA)
paline:	Yellow cherrylike fruit with the taste of old port; grows almost everywhere on Kregen. Sovereign cure for hangovers.
Pallan:	Equates with Councillor, Minister, or Secretary of State.
pallixter:	a type of sword native to Pandahem.
Palm Kyro:	a square in Mellinsmot.
Paltork:	Commander of half Relianch.
paly:	The easiest to catch of plains deer. The jungle paly has zebra-striped hindquarters.
Pamantisho the Beauty:	the boy lover of Csitra. 36
Panachreem:	Mythical home of the gods and spirits of Pandahem.
Panachreem:	the legendary home of the deities of Pandahem.
Panadian the Ibreiver, the Vicissitudes of:	Cycle of plays by the long-dead playwright Nalgre ti Liancesmot from which couplets, aphorisms and character analyses are often quoted.
Pancresta:	an agent of Spikatur who lured Prescot to Pandahem. 27
Pandahem Cycle:	the seventh cycle in the adventures of Dray Prescot.
Pandahem:	One of the Nine Islands, off the east coast of Loh. People known as Pandaheem.
Pandakor Sea:	the name given by some Pandaheem to the waters between the Sea of Chem and the Southern Ocean.
Pandamon Jut Gallop:	a dance native to Pandahem.
Panda, Ocean of:	a Pandahem name for the Sea of Opaz.
Panderk:	Bay and Islands of North Pandahem.
Pando:	Son of Tilda the Beautiful, inheritor of title of Kov of Bormark (SS).
Pandrite:	A beneficent spirit of Pandahem.
Pandrite Risen, Temple of:	a temple in Nalvinlad.
Panifer, Paline:	Young servant girl in Vondium.
Panigium:	a Pandahem name for the green sun of Kregen.
Panronium:	a Pandahem name for the red sun of Kregen.
Panshi:	Prescot's chamberlain in Esser Rarioch.
Pantora, Paline:	a chatelaine in the retinue of Nyleen Gillois. 28
pantor:	The word in Pandahem for the Hamalian notor and Vallian Jen—lord.
Panvals:	Vallian political party opposed to racters.
Papachak the All-Powerful, by:	a Pachak oath.
Papachak the All-Powerful:	Pachak deity.
papishin:	a kind of leaf conimonly used for roofing.
papishin:	Leaves used as roof-coverings.
pappattu:	Introduction.
parclear:	A sherbet drink.
Parlaix, Natema:	the mother of Queen Milsi. 32
Parlin, Avec:	a lawyer who served Unmok the Nets. 23
Pandrite Risen, Temple of:	a temple in Nalvinlad where Seg and Milsi were married.
pasham:	A honey-melon-sized fruit smelling like old socks and tasting like the sweepings of a totrix stable. Processed for use in voller production.
Pass of Trampled Leaves:	In Segesthes where Prescot's clansmen fired the wagons of their foemen (TT).
Pastale:	A wine of Segestb.es, the export monopoly of Operhalen.
pastang:	A military company, often consisting of eighty men, infantry, plus ancillaries, commanded by a Hikdar.
"Patok Punji the Neemu, The Song of":	a ditty of Pandahem.
Pattelonia:	Chief city of Proconia.
Pavishkeemi:	a Pandahem goddess.
Paz:	The grouping of continents and islands of Kregen in-cluding Loh, Segesthes, Turismond and Havilfar; and Vallia and Pandahem.
Pe-Na, Planath:	A Pachak, Prescot's personal standard bearer.
Pearl of Klanadun:	a ship used by Unmok the Nets.
Pelamoin, Naghan:	the Ship-Hikdar of Tuscurs Maiden; later given command of Redfang. 29
Pela:	Lady-in-waiting to Katrin Rashumin.
Pellow:	City of Herrelldrin.
Peminswopt:	a seaport town in the province of Memis.
Peral Gate:	Imposing secondary gateway to the imperial deren of Vondium.
Pereth, Kov:	Commander of the armies of the north of Hamal, relieved of command by Queen Thyllis. (AVA. (AMA)
Periklain, Nath:	the captain of Schydan Imperial. 29
Perithia:	An area inland at the eastern end of the inner sea.
Pershaw:	a nation in Persinia.
Persinia:	Promontory of southern Segesthes between Port Paros and Balintol, north of the Undurkor Islands.
Persinia:	the southwestern peninsula of Segesthes.
Pettarsmot:	a town in Malpettar in Tomboram.
Phalanx:	Created in Vallia by Prescot to oppose the Iron Riders. A phalanx consists of two Kerchuris totalling 10368 pikes and 1738 Hakkodin. In the field any close-order body of brumbytes called the Phalanx.
Phangursh:	Grodnim city sited at junction of River Daphig with River Dag, west of Mountains of Ophig, north of Magdag.
Phindan:	an apprentice of Deb-Lu-Quienyin. 33
Phokaym:	Intelligent and cruel reptilian race of risslaca ancestry inhabiting area to the immediate west of the Klackadrin.
Phrutius, Strom:	Bought Prescot as slave from Jikaida City, was eaten by a Laughing Shadow down the Moder. FFK
Phu-Si-Yantong:	Wizard of Loh.
Phunik:	the hermaphrodite child of Phu-Si-Yantong and Csitra; killed by Deb-Lu-Quienyin and Khe-Hi-Blanching. 27, 36
pimpim:	Tree of eastern Loh. The crushed fruits yield a brilliant green wine, thick and cloying, sweet and strong.
Piraju:	Island of the Risshamal Keys off northeastern Havilfar.
Plains of Mist:	Happy Hunting Grounds of the clansmen.
Planath the Wine:	Proprietor of The Loyal of Sidraarga in Yaman (MHA)
Plaxing:	Kov Pando's country estate in Bormark.
Playhouse of the Singing Lotus:	a ruined theater in Port Marsilus used as a temple by the adherents of Lem.
Plicla:	Rapa city of the Hostile Territories.
Podia:	A Lamnian village on the island of Shanpo in the Lesser Sharangil Archipelago of the Shrouded Sea.
Polisto, Tyr Lol, ti Sygurd:	Fine, limber man who lost his farming estate during Vallia's Time of Troubles, fought back as the leader of the local guerrillas and rescued and married Thelda.
Poll, Tom the Nose:	a zan-Deldar in the Pandahem army of mercenaries recruited to aid in the rebellion of Vodun Alloran. 30
Polnehm:	a trylonate province in Lome.
Polontia:	a stromnate province between Bormark and Memis in Tomboram.
Pomdermam:	Capital of Tomboram.
Pompina, Scaura:	the wife of Scauro Pompino the larvin. 29
Pompino, Scauro, ti Tuscursmot:	A Khibil, powerful and shrewd, with scars tracing over his body, sometimes called Pompino the larvin. A kregoinye. From South Pandahem. Worked with Prescot for the Star Lords protecting the Lady Yasuri. Like most Khibils somewhat contemptuous of everybody else, but a good comrade to Prescot. SFK
Pondar the lumfrey:	a Khibil mercenary in the hire of Unmok the Nets. 23
ponsho-trag:	A Kregan sheep dog.
ponsho:	Domesticated animal providing meat and wool,
Ponthieu:	A House of Zenicce.
Pool of Baptism:	On the River Zelph in Aphrasoe.
Poperlin the Wise:	Mythical sage apostrophized by the workers of Vallia.
Pordon, Boris:	the ship-Hikdar of Tuscurs Maiden following Naghan Pelamoin. 30
Port Marsilus:	Port of Bormark.
Port Paros:	Small port in Segesthes southeast of Zenicce.
Port Tavetus:	Colonial city of Vallia in Eastern Turismond.
Pracek, Prince:	Of Ponthieu, presumed to the hand of Delia (TT).
Prado, En:	A later playwright than Nalgre ti Liancesmot whose work En Prado often comments on.
Presidio:	Government of Vallia under the Emperor.
preysany:	A superior calsany used as a saddle animal.
prianum:	A cheap pine wood from forests in the south of Havilfar.
prianum:	Shrine, one for each colour, for trophies re-ceived in the Jikhorkdun. The priana in Huringa were: Green, the Emerald Neemu; Blue, the Sapphire Graint; Yellow, the Diamond Zhantil, and Red, the Ruby Drang. This last was Prescot's colour.
Pride of Falkerium:	a voller in the fleet meeting the invasion of the King of North Vallia. 36
Pride of Hanitcha:	Hamalian skyship destroyed by Pres-cot. (AVA)
Pride of Vondium:	the flagship of the armada against Csitra. 36
prijiker:	stem-fighter. A warrior who fights from the forecastle and beakhead of a swifter. The post of most danger in ramming.
Prince Larghos and the Demons:	A legend of Kregen containing the story of Gilma, a water sprite, and Nafti, the potter's son.
Prishilla the Otlora:	a physician of Vondium. 33
Prison of the Angels:	A gaunt granite prison of Vondium.
Proconia:	Land at the eastern end of the inner sea with people distinct from the north and south shore peoples.
Procul:	A wine rich and dark red.
Prophet:	Inspirational leader in the warrens of Magdag (TT).
propt:	support; given by Deldar to swod in Jikaida.
prychan:	very much like a neemu, save that its fur is tawny gold.
Pugnarses:	Overseer of the balass in the warrens of Magdag (TT).
Puhlshi:	Pundhri the Serene's female companion. 25
Pumphilio:	a painter of Pandahem. 32
Pundhri the Serene:	a philosopher saved by Prescot in Hamal. 25
pungent ibroi:	a disinfectant
purtle:	Cheap pine wood of the taiga of Southern Havil-far.
Pur:	Not a rank or a title (although apparently used as such), a badge of chivalry and honor, a pledge that the holder is a true Krozair. Prefixed to the holder's name, as: Pur Dray.
Pynzalo:	fortress-city of Zairia.
Pypor:	Deity of some clans of the Great Plains of Segesthes, and a Devil Deity to other clans.
Pyvorr, Tarek Dredd:	The first martyr of the Kroveres of Iztar. SVS
Quanscott:	Port of the Blue Mountains on the west coast of Vallia.
Quardon:	Young voller pilot of 2ESW.
Que-si-Rening:	A Wizard of Loh,
Queens of Pain:	Infamous rulers of Loh.
Queltar:	Of Queltar, Deb-Lu-Quienyin says: "Some hellhole in Queltar where no man should have to exist."
Quendur the Ripper:	a render captain who joined Prescot and Pompino the larvin in their campaign against the cult of Lem. 29
Quennohch:	Island in the far southeast of Havilfar.
Quern of Gramarye:	a radiant disk of sorcerous power which appears in battles between wizards.
Quesa:	Feather-brained apim girl rescued by Prescot from Manhounds. (MHA. ARA)
Quest of Tyr Nath, The:	A rollicking tale of mythical adventure at least two thousand years old and known all over Kregen.
Queyd-arn-tung!:	No more need be said on the subject.
quidang!:	at once. Equates with, "Aye aye, sir!"
quindil:	a Kregan bird similar to a turkey.
Quinney, Doctor:	charlatan who found so-called mediums for Prescot when banished to Earth. He introduced Zena Iztar and so served a purpose and earned his fee. (TIK.)
Quivir:	A Stromnate within Prescot's island Kovnate of Zamra.
quoffa:	Large draft animal, very mild and docile, powerful, shaggy, with a dogged head and a large patient face. Has six legs and looks like a perambulating hearthrug.
racter:	Member of the most powerful political party in Vallia.
Radak the Syatra:	An enormously powerful wrestler from a semi-barbarian tribe living close to the Mountains of the West in Hamal. Bested in a contest with Rees, he subsequently refused to attack Rees's people and took refuge in the estates of the Golden Wind. (BMA)
radvakkas:	The Iron Riders of North Segesthes.
Raerdu, Naghan:	Present's personal spymaster. 23
Rafikhan:	a slave rescued from Katakis of South Pandahem by Seg Segutorio. 32
Rahartdrin:	Island and Kovnate off the southwest coast of Vallia.
Rahartium:	the capital city of the province of Rahartdrin, largely destroyed by war.
Rahishta:	the wife of Kov Llipton. 32
Rakkle-jik-lora:	A violent headlong training game played by the Clansmen of the Great Plains of Segesthes.
Ralton Daw-Erentor, Tyr:	Seconds on of a minor noble of North Vallia, hewed to Layco Jhansi's party because of his father, a keen sleeth racer, uncomfortable over confrontation with Prescot during Norgoth's embassy, potentially a fine man. LFK
Randalar:	a Rapa mercenary in the hire of Unmok the Nets. 23
Randalsh, Noive:	an assistant Pallan working on the island of Chandror. 23
Rango:	Rank of nobility between Strom and Elten. Feminine is Ranga.
Ranjal, Stromich:	Twin brother to Strom Rosil na Morcray.
"Rank your Deldars":	Usual challenge to open a game of Jikaida.
Ranks:	The four main military ranks on Kregen are often abbreviated as Chuktar—Chuk. Jiktar—Jik. Hikdar— Hik. Deldar—Del.
ranstak:	a race of diffs with tails, hooded eyes and compressed features.
Rapa:	Gray vulturine-headed halflings living over most of Kregen as slaves, workers, or mercenary guards,
Rapechak:	A Rapa who escaped with Prescot from the Manhounds of Faol and who was believed drowned in the River Magan after escape from Mungul Sidrath. (MHA.ARA)
rapier:	Often called the Jiktar.
rark:	Powerful hunting dog of Segesthes.
Rashi:	Wife to Rees, Stromni of the Golden Wind.
rashoon:	Sudden and violent local gale on the inner sea.
Rashumin, Katrin:	Kovneva of Rahartdrin.
Rashumsmot:	a town in the province of Rahartdrin.
Rasnoli:	the stylor aboard Tuscurs Maiden. 29
rast:	A disgusting six-legged rodent infesting dunghills.
rast:	Six-legged rodent infesting dunghills. Term of abuse.
Ratishling the Sinuous:	a schrepim deity. 23
Ravenshal and Rashenka:	A gentle Relt stylor and his wife of Mahendrasmot, who invited Prescot to their home and treated him with kindness, two of the ordinary nice people of Kregen. VFK
Red Brethren of Lizz:	A Fighting Order of Sanurkazz, devoted to Zair.
Red Brethren:	fighting Orders devoted to Zair. Prescot mentions three Red Brotherhoods at this time: those of Lizz and Jikmarz, based on the cities of those names; and the Red Brethren of Zul, based on the city of Zulfiria. The Red Brotherhoods do not possess the same high mysticisms or Disciplines as the Krozairs, and are easier to enter.
red sun:	Has many other names besides Far and Zim.
Redfang:	the name given by Pompino the larvin to the ship Flame of Nogoya after its capture by the crew of Tuscurs Maiden. 29
reed-laurium:	Reed—headband. Laurium—rank. Any headband bedecked with symbols, feathers, colors denoting rank. In this instance worn by people in Kazz-Jikaida to indicate the pieces they represent.
reed-syple:	Headband with symbols worn by Khamorros to denote their syple discipline, their kham status and allegiances.
Rees:	Son to Rees, nicknamed Reesnik. Slain by as-sassins of Vad Garnath (AVA)
Relianchun:	Commander of a Relianch.
Relianch:	Formation of the phalanx consisting of 144 brumbytes and 24 Hakkodin.
Relts:	More gentle cousins of the Rapas.
Remberee:	Universal salutation on parting.
Remberee:	Universal salutation on parting.
Renberg, Marta, Kovneva of Aduimbrev:	High-tempered, ambitious lady who assisted schemes of Phu-Si-Yantong. GOS
Render:	Pirate,
Renko the larvin:	a pickpocket who tried to steal Prescot's purse in Peminswopt. 30
Renko the Murais:	A Valkan axeman, member of the SSLG, saved from being hanged for a murder he did not commit by Prescot in Vondium, subsequently joined 1ESW. LFK
Repentance, Walls of:	part of the city walls of Ruathytu.
Resplendent Bridzilkelsh:	A brokelsh spirit used as oath.
Rhaclaw:	Manlike halfling with enormous domed head as wide as shoulders.
Rhapaporgolam the Reaver of Souls, By:	A Rapa oath.
Ridzi the Rangora:	one of the crew of Tuscurs Maiden; killed while carrying Tilda to the Zhantil Palace. 30
Rig:	A Warrior God in the pantheon of Djanditin.
Rik Razortooth:	the name given by Fregeff the sorceror to his volschrin. 27
Rippasch:	vulture.
Risshamal Keys:	Strings of many islands stretching like fingers from the northeast corner of Havilfar.
Risslaca Ichor:	Wine; a rosé with the addition of dopa which adulterates it or fortifies it according to taste.
risslaca:	Dinosaur.
Ristemer, Mileon:	the son of Nomile Ristemer. 23
Ristemer, Nomile:	an elite banker of Vondium. 23
Riurik, Vangar:	The Strom of Quivir, owing allegiance to Prescot.
Rivensmot:	Town of a small kingdom within the Empire of Hamal.
River of Shining Spears:	Flows from the Blue Mountains into the Great River.
Roban:	Younger son to Rees.
Rodan:	a Jiktar in 2ESW. 23
Rodiflor, Kov Erclan the Critchoith:	Square, hard noble, savage to his subordinates, devoted to Kazz-Jikaida, a man of harsh authority and power.
Rodway, Pallan:	In charge of the Treasury of Vallia.
rofer:	Very large multi-saddle-bird of Havilfar.
Rogahan:	Nicknamed Wersting. A Deldar of varters, a fine shot.
Rogan, King:	Husband to Queen Fahia of Hyrklana, a nonentity. (ARA)
Rogarsh the Rattler:	a Tyr, a mercenary on the second expedition to the Coup Blag. 36
Rogpe:	the King of Mandua in the Dawn Lands. 26
Rog:	Grodnim term equating with Zairian Roz—Kov, duke.
Rojashin the Kaktu:	A Rapa paktun whose greed and overweening idea of his own importance drove him on to destruction and whose gear and pakai were used by Prescot in Hawkwa country. CPS
Rojica Passage:	Channel between Vallia and Can-thirda.
Rokveils Ank, The:	a tavern in Ruathytu. 25
Rokveil:	King.
Rollo the Circle:	the leader of a troupe of artists whom Prescot met on his way to Ruathytu. 25
Rondas the Bold:	a mercenary and comrade of Prescot who signed aboard Tuscurs Maiden; wounded in the castle of Korfseyrie. 29
ronil:	Precious jewel of red color.
ron:	red.
Roo Throne:	throne in the Palace of Fragrant Incense in Zandikar. Roo is Kregish for eleven, and the throne is regarded as the eleventh guardian after the Ten Dikars.
Roombidge:	a port on the north coast of Falkerdrin.
roo:	Eleven.
Rorvreng the Vakka! By:	A strong cavalryman's oath.
Rorvreng the Vakka, by:	a cavalryman's oath.
Ros the Claw:	Name given to Princess Dayra of Vallia by virtue of the sharp steel gloved set of talons worn on her left hand with which she is very quick and cruel.
Rosala and the Eye of Imladrion:	An ancient legend of Kregen in its intentions paralleling the story of Pandora.
Rosala of Match Urt:	Beautiful but icy-cold maiden of Hamal appealed to Prescot acting as Hamun for help. Taken from intended marriage with Casmas the Deldv. (BMA)
Rosala:	a woman charged with the care of the mistress of the SOR. 28
Rosala:	Beautiful, brilliant girl, handmaiden to Delia.
Rosala:	one of Delia's handmaids.
Rose of Valka, The:	An inn and posting house in Vondium.
Rose of Valka:	an airboat in the armada against Csitra. 36
rosha:	Orange-like fruit.
Rovard the Murvish:	An initiate of the Brotherhood of the Sorcerers of Murcroinim, an ascetic, dressed in skins and skulls, smells offensively, an adept with the morntarch.
Roz:	Zairian term for Kov —duke.
Ruathytu:	Capital city of Empire of Hamal.
Rukker:	a Kataki lord from Urntakkar. Slaved with Prescot on same oar loom. Is haughty and ferocious like all Kata-kis; but Prescot says he has a touch of humanity. Does not like to discuss things that embarrass him.
Rumferling, Naghan Stolin:	Chuktar of the army of Djan-duin, assassinated by the leemsheads. (FLA)
Rumil the Point:	Tavern swaggerer who insulted Prescot and dealt with by Rafik Avandil, lion-man, in The Savage Wofio. SES.
"Run over-hastily on a leem's tracks":	Presuming too early to confidences in a relationship.
Rundle the Flatch:	one of a band of ruffians who helped rescue Prince Drak. 35
Ruthmayern:	A country of Hamal.
Sabal:	see Vampires of Sabal.
Sabbator, River:	In North East Vallia separates the trylonate of Zaphoret to the north from Urn Stackwamore, running into the sea opposite the island of Vellin.
Sacred Court of the Warrior Gods:	In the Palazzo of the Four Winds in Djanguraj where Prescot fought the last fight with Nath Jagdur.
Sadrap, Black:	a member of Rollo the Circle's band of artists. 25
Saenci the Locks:	the deceased wife of Vomanus.
Saenci:	Pretty Khibil girl, fiancee of Andrinos, brought safely out of Mahendrasmot by Prescot. VFK
Saenda:	Hare-brained apim girl rescued by Prescot from Manhounds. (MHA)
Saffi:	Golden lion-maid, daughter of Rees. Abducted by Vad Garnath and brought back from Cripples Jikai in Smerdislad by Prescot. (AVA)
Sagaie:	a town in Evir.
sah-lah:	Cultivated bush with pink and white sweet blossoms.
Sakkora Stones:	Ruined star-shaped buildings of the Sunset People.
Sakwara:	High Kovnate of Vallia north of Aduimbrev.
Salvation:	a fluttrell ridden by Prescot from Falinur to the Black Mountains. 34
Samphron Cut:	A canal of Vondium.
samphron:	Cultivated bush, the fruits yielding oil.
Sangar, Orion, ti Deliasmot:	Kerchurivax of the Tenth Ker-churi of the Fifth Phalanx at the Battle of Ovalia. VFK
Sanurkazz:	Chief city of the men of Zair.
Sanurkazz:	chief city of Zairia.
San:	An ancient title for master, dominie, sage.
Sapphire Reception Room:	One of the ornate but less formal chambers of the deren of Vondium.
Saradush:	a subrace of the schrepims.
Sasco! By:	An oath so far of obscure provenance used by Kov Loriman, the Hunting Kov.
Sasco, by:	an oath used by the adherents of Spikatur.
Sassy:	the daughter of Fortro and Francine; sold by them to the adherents of Lem but redeemed by Nath Javed. 36
Savanti:	Mortal but superhuman people of Aphrasoe.
Savanti:	Mortal but superhuman people of Aphrasoe.
Savapim:	Agents of the Savanti.
Sava:	Kingdom in continent of Havilfar.
sax:	Fort.
sazz:	A fruit-flavored sherbert drink.
Scancho:	the cadade of Lady Hebe's guard. 36
Scarf of Our Lady Monafeyom, the:	when all the seven moons shine at the full together for that brief period.
Scarron Necklace, The:	A new play by Master Belzur the Aphorist, produced in Vondium during the troublous times.
scarron:	Brilliant scarlet jewel of great value.
Scatulo, Master:	A Jikaidast of repute, with too high an opinion of himself, who once owned Bevon as slave. SFK
Scauron the Gaunt:	a man working in the service of Vodun Alloran; kidnapped Prince Drak. 35
Scavander, Evold:	Wise man of Valka, given courtesy title of San.
Scented Sylvie, The:	A riotous tavern of the sacred quarter in Ruathytu.
Schan:	a name for the grouping of continents and islands in the hemisphere opposite Paz.
Schinkitree:	a canoe-like boat used in parts of South Pandahem.
schrafter:	One of the many types of animal infesting dungeons, where they sharpen their teeth on the bones of corpses.
schrepim:	a race of diffs with lizardlike features; very intelligent, swift-moving, and skilled with weapons.
Schtump!:	Abusive way of saying clear oft or get out.
Schturgins:	another name for the Shanks.
schturval:	Any kind of badge, symbol, color, denoting allegiances,
Schydan Imperial:	a galleon in the Vallian fleet.
Screetzyg Kyro:	a square in Ruathytu.
screetz:	Sword.
Sea-Barynth:	Huge serpentine monster with oval body, long dorsal fin, an immense head, and fang-filled mouth above two paddle-fins.
Sea of Marshes:	Southerly extension of the inner sea past Sanurkazz.
Sea of Opaz:	Extension of Southern Ocean between Vallia and Pandahem.
Sea of Swords:	Smaller extension of the inner sea past Zy.
Sea Werstings:	name given by Grodnims to the Kalveng.
Sea Zhantil:	title of honor given by King Zo to Prescot when he was the foremost Krozair upon the inner sea. Gafard given the title by King Genod. Prescot thinks of Gafard as the Sea Zhantil, in remembrance.
Secret Lore of San Drozhimo the Lame, The:	A book of wisdom composed a thousand years ago by the sage Drozhimo.
Secret Seven, The:	fabled champions of many stories and legends of Paz.
sectrix:	six-legged saddle-animal; blunt-headed, wicked-eyed, pricked of ear, slate-blue hide covered with scanty coarse hair. One of the trix family of animals.
sectrix:	Six-legged saddle animal, blunt-headed, wicked-eyed, pricked of ear, slate-blue hide covered with scanty coarse hair.
Seeds of Ganfowang:	Grodnim name for Seeds of Zantristar.
Seeds of Zantristar:	clusters of many small islands off Shazmoz.
Segesthes:	A continent of Kregen.
Segutorio, Seg:	Bowman of Loh from Erthyrdrin. Ran away to be a mercenary. Intensely loyal to Prescot and a good comrade.
Segutorio, Silda:	the daughter of Seg Segutorio and Thelda; infiltrated the forces of Vodun Alloran and helped liberate southwest Vallia; a member of the SOR. Became Empress of Vallia upon the abdication of Delia. 35, 36
Selnix:	Vad of Thadelm.
Selsmot:	a town in the jungles of South Pandahem.
Sensil Quarter:	One of the districts of Ruathytu famous for its manufactories turning silk into sensil.
sensil:	An extremely soft and fine form of silk.
sermine:	A flower from which is processed a drug inducing fighting fury.
Shadow Coast:	short stretch of coast between Zimuzz and Zandikar with an evil reputation.
Shadow Forests of Calimbrev:	Beautiful and rich forests in the west of the island coveted by the Strom of Vilandeul.
Shadow:	Magnificent black zorca stallion freed from cruel Kataki owners and ridden by Prescot in Ba-Domek. SVS
Shagash:	Grodnim patron spirit of banquets.
shal-cadade:	vice-captain of the guard.
Shalash the Shining:	Fish deity or spirit called on by fisher-folk of Vallia.
Shallan:	Prescot's agent in Sanurkazz (SU/WA).
Shamsi:	the deceased wife of Pando Marsilus.
Shander's End:	Town connected by road to Huringa.
shandishalah:	Merchandise of booths in the fish souks.
Shango Lady:	a skyship in the armada against Csitra. 36
Shanli:	a servant of Exandu who looked after him on the first expedition to the Coup Blag. 27
Shanodrin:	Princedom of the Dawn Lands.
Shanpo:	Island of the Lesser Sharangil Archipelago.
shansili:	A white-flowered creeper with sweet scent grown on trellises.
Shara:	Daughter of Melow the Supple, sister to Kardo.
Shastum!:	Silence!
Shattered targes in Mount Hlabro, By all the:	An Erthyr oath.
Shazash:	Zairian patron spirit of banquets.
Shazmoz:	fortress-city of Zairia of the west.
shbilliding:	a riotous assembly of devotees of liquid refreshment.
"She Kissed the Mortilhead":	a song which tells of a princess who ran away from her palace for love of a paktun.
"She Lived by the Lily Canal":	A sentimental song, much sung by the troops on the night before the Battle of Kochwold.
She of the Mellifluous Breath:	a river separating Bormark and Malpettar; also known as He of the Bright Face.
She of the Veils:	Fourth moon of Kregen.
shebov:	Seven.
sherissa:	A lady's filmy veil.
shif:	Contemptuous term for serving girl of slave wench.
Shining Mud, Land of:	the name given to much of the delta of the River Os in Havilfar.
Shining Quarter:	Situated on a slight eminence inside the Walls of Kazlili in southwestern Ruathytu, occupied by wealthy horters.
Shinnar:	An Och village on the island of Shanpo.
Shirrerdrin:	A country of the Dawn Lands heavily forested with oak trees.
shishivakka:	a barbaric race in which men ride on the backs of women,
shiume:	lady.
Shiusas the Insatiable:	a Sylvie deity.
shiv:	Six.
Shkanes:	Yet another appellation for the Shanks, the Shants, the Shtarkins, Leem-Lovers, reivers from over the curve of the world who ravage the sea coasts of Paz.
shonage:	A fruit of rich flesh and sweet juices, larger than a grapefruit and as red as a tomato.
shorgortz:	Giant reptilian monster with four eyes, in the Blue Mountains.
Shorush-Tish:	blue-maned sea-god whose temples are found in all the seaports of the Eye of the World.
Shor, Naghan:	a messenger in the service of Kov Llipton. 32
Shrouded Sea:	Large inland sea running from the Gulf of Wracks in the southeast in a northwesterly direction into the heart of Havilfar. Is plagued by volcanic activity; dotted with islands.
SHS:	an abbreviation for Spikatur Hunting Sword.
Shudor Maklechuan:	A Chulik paktun known as Shudor the Mak who was hired by Prescot with his band to fight for Therminsax. GOS
Shula the Balm:	a physician, an adherent of Lem, who treated Rondas the Bold at Korfseyrie. 31
"Shush-chiff of Pavishkeemi the Beloved, The":	a song of Pandahem.
shush-chiff:	Saronglike garment worn by girls on holiday,
Shusha, Great-Aunt:	The Lady of Strombor, married into the Ewards, from whom Prescot received Strombor.
Sicce's Gates:	Here an eons-old crack leads down deeply into the crust of the world; place in Vallia where the Vallian Army was overthrown by clansmen. LFK
Sidraarga:	In conjunction with Magoshno, subsidiary dei-ties to Migshaanu of Migladrin, although the connec-tion is unclear.
Sign of the Headless Zorcaman, The:	an inn in Vondium where Prescot met Chuktar Mevek. 23
Sign of the Jolly Puddler, The:	a tavern in Mahendrasmot. 27
signomant:	An artifact created by a Wizard of Loh, often in the form of a heavy brass disc covered with hieroglyphs, by which he is able to observe events at a distance without forcing a projection of himself to the required place.
Silver Fluttrell, The:	an inn in Huringa. 24
Silver Lotus, The:	an inn in Rashumsmot. 35
silver trumpets of Loh:	Famed trumpets that led on the armies of Walfarg.
Silversmiths Wharf:	Canal side area where silver is traded in Vondium.
Singing Forests, The:	Kovnate province south of the Mountains of the North in Vallia, rich hi valuable timber.
Sinkie:	Charming wife to O. Fellin Coper.
Sinopa:	one of the countries of the Dawn Lands.
sinver:	Silver coin of Hyrklana.
Sissy:	one of Delia's fellow slaves under Nyleen Gillois; sold into slavery by her parents. 28
Sisters of Opaz Munificent:	a sorority of Vallia.
Sisters of Patience:	A sorority of Vallia.
Sisters of Renunciation:	a fictitious sorority often used by members of the SOR as a cover-name.
Sisters of Samphron:	A semi-secret sorority of Vallia.
Sisters of the Rose:	seminary of virtue at which Delia and her daughters received much of their education.
Sisters of the Sword:	a sorority of Vallia.
Sisters of the Whip:	a sorority of Vallia based on hatred of men.
Sisters of Voxyra:	a sorority of Vallia; a splinter group from the Sisters of the Sword. 36
six:	Common suffix denoting daughter.
Sjames:	the favorite nikvove of Lady Zenobya. 23
Skort:	a retainer of Queen Mab who entered the Coup Blag in search of her. 27
sko:	Left (as distinct from right).
Skull and Crossbones:	A game of Kregen.
Skull Bay:	Sickle-shaped bay on north coast of Havilfar.
slacamen:	a nickname for schrepims.
Slaptra:	a carnivorous species of plant which grows in Chem and South Pandahem; it crushes its prey with flailing stems.
Sleeths, Avenue of:	a street in Huringa.
sleeth:	Saddle-dinosaur running on two less used by the more sporting rider in races; an uncomfortable ride.
slursh:	A rich form of porridge, superb with red honey.
Smerdislad:	The fortress city of the Kov of Faol.
"Smoke blown with the wind":	Water under the bridge.
smot:	Town.
Snagglejaws:	a zorca of misleading appearance ridden by Prescot in Falkerdrin. 34
Snarkter:	a town in Vennar. 34
Snarly Hills:	hills in South Pandahem among which the Coup Blag was located.
Sniz the Horn:	Prescot's trumpeter at the Siege of Zandikar. (KRK)
Snowdrop:	an urvivel ridden by Prescot in Hyrklana. 24
Snowy Mountains:	a name for the mountains in extreme northern Vallia.
"Sogandar the Upright and the Sylvie":	A drinking song of Kregen which always causes great merriment among the swods by reason of the refrain which goes: "No idea at all, at all, no idea at all."
Sokotro:	one of the countries of the Dawn Lands.
solaik:	three-quarter.
solkien concentrate:	A deadly poisonous compound that secretly wastes the flesh, dilutes the blood and destroys subtly.
Song of Tyr Nath, The:	A marching song derived from the myth cycle, The Quest of Tyr Nath.
Songaslad:	A town of thieves in the Dawn Lands where caravans form for the journey across the Desolate Wastes to Jikaida City.
Sooten and her Twelve Suitors:	Theatrical tragedy well known on Kregen.
Soothe:	planet of Antares appearing in the sky of Kregen as a large blue star at approach of orbits. Is a famous Goddess of Love, represented all over Kregen. Prescot says he wonders if the coincidence of Soothe and Venus is a coincidence.
Soparan:	a subrace of the schrepims.
Sorah:	A prosperous island of The Shrouded Sea, head-quarters of the slave trade carried on by the Katakis in that area.
Sorcerers of Murcroinim:	A brotherhood of thaumaturges of some real powers.
Sorzarts:	Lizard-men of a group of islands in northeastern inner sea.
SOR:	Abbreviation for the Sisters of the Rose.
Soshiv:	a gambling game using six dice per player.
soshiv:	eighteen.
Sosie na Arkasson:	Young lady rescued by Prescot in the Hostile Territories (SS).
Sosie ti Vendleheim:	a member of the SOR among the crew of Val Defender. 31
Sosie:	Wife of Ven Yelker nal Vomansoir, a canalwoman.
Souk of Chem:	Bazaar of the ivory traders in Vondium.
Souk of Silks:	in Magdag, where a man was killed hi mistake for Prescot. (REK)
Souk of Trifles:	a market in Huringa.
Souk of Trophies:	in Magdag, where the loot of Zairia is sold.
South Lohvian Sea:	Sea between Loh and Havilfar.
so:	Three.
So:	Three.
Spag the Junc! By:	The favorite oath of Dav Olmes, referring to a spirit causing confusion to honest travelers.
Spag the June, by:	an oath used in the Dawn Lands.
Spangchin, Nag-So- the Horkandur:	the commander of Strom Muryan's regiment of Bowmen of Loh. 32
Spikatur Cycle, The:	The Sixth Cycle of the Saga of Dray Prescot.
Spikatur Cycle:	the sixth cycle in the adventures of Dray Prescot.
Spikatur Hunting Sword:	A secret cult of which, at the moment, little is revealed by Prescot.
Spikatur Hunting Sword:	a secret organization; initially devoted to the overthrow of the Empress Thyllis and her corrupt government; it was taken over by the witch Csitra and used against Prescot. 27
spinlikl:	an animal living in South Pandahem, with a melon-sized body and eight limbs, each longer than a man's full armreach; intelligent and trainable.
Spiny Ribcrusher:	a carnivorous plant resembling a syatra.
Spitz:	A Bowman of Loh (SS).
splash:	sea.
Springs of Beng Jasto:	Hot mineral springs in Vallia where hides are cured to an exceeding toughness.
"Spurs of Lasal the Vakka, by the":	a light cavalryman's oath.
squishes:	Tiny and delicious fruit.
Stackwamores, The:	Provinces of North East Vallia, the heartlands of Hawkwa Country, north, south, east and west Stackwamore.
Standur, Larghos:	the ship-Hikdar of Blackfang, later her captain.
Star Lords:	The Everoinye.
Starhammer, Leone:	the Chuktar of Queen Lushfymi's regiment of Jikai Vuvushis. 35
stavrer:	The size of a wolf with a fierce wolf-head, eight legs and stumpy tail, variously marked and colored, a loyal watchdog.
Stentors:	1. Chunkrah-horn blowers in swifters. 2. Spiral-brass-horn blowers in Emperor's canal boats.
Stikitche:	Assassin.
stiver:	Silver coin on Vallia.
Stones of Repudiation:	twin basaltic blocks across which the sword of a Krozair declared Apushniad is broken.
Stony Korf:	A forbidding fortress in the kovnate of Falinur.
Storm Rising:	a voller in the fleet meeting the invasion of the King of North Vallia. 36
Storr, Mount:	Vineyards near Hiclantung.
Stovang, Hikdar:	Vektor's officer in charge of wedding presents.
Strandar, Naghan:	chief Pallan and a senator in the Presidio of Vallia.
strangchi:	a iong-hafted weapon topped by a spear-point, axe-head, and hook.
strangdja:	A feared weapon of Chem, six-foot-long haft, ten-inch-long steel head of holly-leaf shape, nine spikes aside set alternately forward and back, the lowest pair curving downward into hooks.
strangdja:	a weapon of Chem similar to a strangchi.
Stratemsk, The:	Enormous mountain chain of Turismond.
Strazab:	an imperially created rank on a par with Strom in the regular nobility.
strebe:	Silver coin of Western Dawn Lands, of two kinds, the broad and the short strebe. It is important in business to know which kind you are bargaining in.
Street of Sweetmeats:	Street of the sacred quarter in Ruathytu off which is the alley containing the tavern Tempting Forgetfulness
Street of Threads:	Street of tailors in the sacred quarter of Ruathytu opening off the Kyro of the Vadvars.
Strelviz Lancer:	a voller in the fleet meeting the invasion of the King of North Vallia. 36
Strigicaw:	A zenzile swordship commanded by Prescot for Viridia (SS).
strigicaw:	Powerful fast-running, six-legged carnivore, with striped foreparts and double-spotted rear, in red and brown.
Stroikan:	a Deldar in the service of Kov Llipton; the jailer of Seg Segutorio and his comrades. 32
Strombor:	A noble House of Zenicce.
Strom:	Title of Kregan nobility approximating to "count."
Stroxals:	A race of diffs of Kregen.
Strugmin's Rot:	a disease afflicting fluttrells; among the symptoms is a yellowish cast to the feathers.
Strye:	Island northwest of Zenicce which provides cheap grass for mastodons.
Sturm:	Wood of many uses on Kregen.
sturr:	A fellow who is mostly silent, a trifle boorish, not particularly favored in handsomeness, louch, maladroit.
Stuvan:	A middling quality wine.
stuxcal:	Device for carrying eight stuxes.
stux:	The Migla vosk-hunting throwing spear. Used as javelin by soldiers.
Stylor:	Name given to Prescot in the warrens of Magdag (SU).
styrorynth:	a carnivorous sea-creature.
Sultant, Fanti:	the daughter of Ornol Sultant. 34
Sultant, Nalgre, Vad of Kavinstock:	An unpleasant noble of Vallia who led the aborted deputation to Hyrklana and gave Prescot trouble.
Sultant, Ornol:	the son of Nalgre Sultant, Vad of Kavinstock. 34
Sumbakir:	A provincial town of south-central Hamal where Prescot worked as a carpenter in the voller yards. (FLA.)
Sunset Sea:	Ocean stretching between Segesthes and Turis-mond.
Superno, Apgarl:	the Kov of the province of Malpettar in Tomboram. 31
Susheeng:	Princess of Magdag (SU).
swarth:	A four-legged risslaca with a cruel, wedge-shaped head sloping into a humped scaled body, clawed feet, not very fast. Has a muscular bulk that carries his rider well and is a saddle animal that jutmen are coming to favor more in Vallia.
Sweet Ibroi:	Herb; the burned twigs give off aromatic smoke which invigorates and is used to revive victims of faintness.
Sweet Ordums:	Small octagonal biscuits.
"Swifter with the Kink, The":	a rollicking song of Zairia in which the swifter with the kink appears to ram herself up her own stern.
swifter:	Multi-banked galley of the inner sea.
swingers:	Platforms attached to plant tendrils used for transportation in Aphrasoe.
Swinging City:	Aphrasoe.
Swod's Revenge, The:	a tavern in Turcursmot. 29
swod:	A private soldier, a ranker, one of the P.B.I.
Sword of Genodras:	Magdaggian swifter captured by Prescot and Seg (WA).
Swordship and Barynth, The:	An inn of Therminsax
swordship:	Single-banked, broadside-armed galleass of the outer oceans.
Swords, Bridge of:	Connects the soldiers' quarters north of the Havilthytus with the sacred quarter of Ruthytu.
syatra:	A corpse-white man-eating plant, with spine-barbed leaves and many thick fleshy tentacles sprouting from a central trunk. Venus's-flytrap-type growths larger than coffins grow around the trunk. Likes hot, damp gloomy climates. Chem is choked with them, according to Prescot.
Sygurd:	Small farming estate in Falinur; Lol Polisto is the squire.
syple:	A training and mystic discipline of the Khamorros.
Ta'temsk:	Guardian spirit of the inner sea.
Tajkent:	Mountain aerie of flying men of Havilfar opposed to volroks.
Takroti:	minor deity of the Katakis.
talens:	Gold coins of Vallia.
Tali:	a city at the northern border of the province of Falkerdrin.
Talu:	Eight-armed dancer (possibly mythical).
Tamish:	Nation to the south of the Tamish Channel.
tamiyan:	Tree with bright yellow blossom.
Tancrophor:	Country famous and infamous for its pearl fisheries in The Shrouded Sea.
Tangle the Ears:	the cousin of Jespar the Scundle; used as a guide by the forces of Murgon Marsilus. 31
tan:	A Djang's house or clan indicated by middle tan name.
tapo:	Word of abuse with unpleasant connotations.
Tardalvoh:	A bracing dry wine, tart and invigorating.
Tardalvoh:	a variety of wine.
tarek:	A rank of the minor nobility within the gifting of a kov.
Targon the Tapster:	A Therminsaxer who became one of the choice band of followers of Prescot in the time of Troubles. GOS
Tarkshur the Lash:	A Kataki from Klardimoin, bought Hunch, Nodgen, and Prescot on the slave auction block, a ferocious slaver, came to a gripping end down the Moder. FFK
Tarkwa-fash:	A town of the North East near the Kwan Hills.
Tarnish Channel:	Large bay and inlet of the Ocean of Doubt in southwest Havilfar.
taylynes:	Pea-sized scarlet and orange vegetables. Good with vosk.
tazll:	Applied to an unemployed mercenary.
"Tchik":	Command given to a fluttrell that turns the big bird into a savage killer.
"Teach a Wizard to Catch a Fly":	Teach your grandmother to suck eggs.
Telmont, King:	a king who sought to take the imperial throne of Hamal upon the death of Empress Thyllis. 26
Temple of Delia:	An ancient ruined temple in Delphond dedicated to the Mother Goddess Delia where Prescot had a run-in with the masichieri of the Black Feathers. SES
tenash:	A large, blundering, grazing animal with a strong hide, which when cured becomes extraordinarily tough and light.
tenchla:	a type of plant native to Chem.
Tenpanam:	a vadvarate province bordering on the kovnate province of Bormark.
terchick:	Throwing-knife, often called the Deldar.
Terfaxul:	Leader of a file in the Relianch one rank higher than a Faxul.
Tezpor:	Island of Vallia due north of Rahartdrin.
Thadelm:	A province of Vallia northwest of Delphond.
Thafey, Chido ham:	Good-natured idler of Ruathytu's sacred quarter. Holds a courtesy rank of Amak and will become Vad on his father's death. Friend of Rees and Prescot.
Thalanns, Street of:	located in Ruathytu.
Thalansen:	a town in western Hamal.
Thandon, Enar:	a Chuktar in the Vallian Freedom Army; a Strom; one of the judges at the hearing of Nath Javed. 36
Thangal:	A Trylonate of Hamal northwest of Ruthmayern.
Thangkar, Rodo:	a legendary werewolf of Therminsax. 33
Thantar:	a harpist blinded as a result of an accident in childhood. 33
Tharu of Vindelka:	Kov sent by Delia to find Prescot on inner sea (SU).
Tharu ti Valkanium:	Leader of the high assembly of Valka.
Thaumaturges of Thagramond:	a small and widelyspread cult of wizards. 36
The Aeilssa and the Risslaca:	a tavern in Mewsansmot. 32
The Awkward Swod:	a tavern in Port Marsilus. 30
The Ball and Chain:	An unsavory hostelry a stone's throw from the Gate of Skulls in Drak's City in Vondium.
The Bolt and Quarrel:	a tavern in Ruathytu. 25
The Calsany and Flea:	a tavern in Ruathytu. 27
The Crushed Toad:	an extremely low-class tavern in Ruathytu. 26
"The Daisies of Delphond":	A charming song celebrating the ladies as well as the daisies of the Garden of Vallia.
The Dancing Flea:	a low-class tavern in Rashumsmot. 35
The Dragon's Roost:	a tavern in Selsmot. 27, 36
The Faerling's Feathers:	a tavern in Huringa. 24
"The Fall of the Suns":	A menacing song, Prescot dubs this lay, for its cadences and images invite mournfulness. It tells of the Last Days when the twin suns fall from the sky and drench the world of Kregen in fire and blood, in water and death.
The Feathered Ponsho:	a tavern in Tali. 34
The Feathered Risslaca:	an inn in Mellinsmot. 28
The Fluttrell Feather:	a tavern in Thalansen. 25
The Frog and Jut:	a tavern in Vondium. 33
The Golden Zhantil:	a tavern in Ruathytu of the highest possible class. 25
The Hersany and Queng:	a tavern in Port Marsilus. 30
The Hook and Net:	a tavern in Lasindle. 32
The Jolly Vodrin:	a tavern in Hammansax. 26
The Leather Bottle:	a tavern in Rashumsmot. 35
The Paline and Brunestaff:	an inn in Port Marsilus. 30
The Piebald Zorca:	an inn in Vondium. 33
The Queen's Head:	an inn in Huringa. 23
The Queen's Secret:	an anonymous play written about three hundred years ago.
The Queng and Scriver:	a inodest inn in Falkerium. 34
The Quork Nightly:	a tavern in Snarkter. 34
The Risslaca Transfix'd:	a tavern in Vondium. 34
The Ruby Winespout:	a tavern in Ruathytu. 27
The Savage Woflo:	Famous tavern of Vondium much patronized by the guardsmen and paktuns of the capital.
The Sea Barynth Hooked:	Pot-house on the Kamist Quay of Vondium catering to skippers of Vallian ships.
The Sensil Paradise:	a bathing establishment in Ruathytu. 26
The Speckled Gyp:	a high-class tavern and hotel in Port Marsilus. 30
The Speckled Gyp:	A tavern of Vondium smashed up by Dayra and her cronies.
"The Stylvie on the Slippery Slope":	A risque song of Kregen.
The Thread of Life:	a play written by Belzur the aphorist.
Theakdrin:	a small kovnate province of Hamal, tucked in a bend of the River Os.
Thefi, Princess:	Daughter of Prince Nedfar, a charming and strong-willed girl, with no malice in her but that occasioned by her exalted status and unthinking acceptance of service.
Theirson:	Koter of Valka who helped Prescot during his canal sickness.
Thelda the Voluptuous:	a mistress of Vodun Alloran. 35
Thelda:	Lady-in-waiting to Delia (WA).
Thengelsax:	Town situated on Great River at point where River Emerade joins. One of the old line of fortresses against the North East of Vallia.
Therduim Cut:	Canal connecting Therminsax and Thengel-sax.
Therfenen, San:	a wise man working for Prescot as the Emperor of Vallia. 23
Therminsax:	Market town of central north Vallia.
Thermin:	Imperial province of Central Vallia.
Thingol, Ortyg:	a cadet aboard Heart of Imrien. 36
Thisi the Fair:	Wife to Theirson.
Thiurdsmot:	A sizable town of Aduimbrev.
Tholofer, Vad Inrien ham:	A Hamalese Kapt who surrendered Vondium to Prescot and the Freedom Forces of Vallia. GOS
thomplod:	a remarkable animal resembling a haystack, with six feet on each side; it exudes a smell which upsets many saddle animals.
Thorfrann, Fydur ham:	a Chuktar in the Hamalian Air Service. 25
thorn-ivy:	Unpleasant sharp-spined bush.
Thorndu the Wine:	the owner of The Golden Zhantil. 25
Thostan, Noni:	the Hikdar of Marion Frastel's Jikai Vuvushis. 33
Thothangir:	Region in farthest south of Havilfar.
Thothveheim:	a vadvarate province on a peninsula in the west of North Vallia.
thoth:	South.
Thousand Clepsydras, Street of a:	located in Port Marsilus.
Thousand Strangers, Street of a:	located in Ruathytu.
Thrangulf, Kov:	Of Hamal, calls himself a plain man, successfully held his kovnate despite his father's animosity because the old kov, Thrangulf's grandfather, lived too long, no ham in his name, generally disliked by people who did not trouble to consider his position, loyal to the Empress Thyllis. FFK
Thraxter and Voller, The:	Comfortable inn in the Horter's Quarter of Ruathytu where Prescot first stayed in the city.
thraxter:	The straight-bladed cut-and-thrust sword of Havilfar.
Three Mirrors of the Ib:	positioned so that a Krozair in the Hall of Judgment may see himself and understand his own dishonor.
Thyfurnin, Fresk:	a Deldar in the Hamalian army who fought with Prescot and Tyfar at the Lacachun Pass. 26
Thyllis the Munificent:	A goddess in an ancient myth whose story was much favoured by Queen Thyllis.
Thyllis:	Queen of Hamal. Seductive, vicious, violent, evil. Crowned empress during enormous celebrations in which Prescot played a part.
thyrrix:	Nimble mountain-animal of Erthyrdrin.
tikos:	Little green and brown lizards
tikshim:	Form of address used by Superior to inferiors, equating with "My Man." The superiors consider it polite, the inferior are infuriated by its use.
Tilda:	Mother of Pando. A famous theatrical entertainer, known as Tilda the Beautiful or Tilda of the Many Veils (SS).
Tilly:	Golden-furred Fristle fifi rescued with Prescot from Arena of Huringa and now part of the household of Esser Rarioch.
Tipp the Kaktu:	a Vallian agent infiltrating the cult of Lem in Bormark, 30
Tipp the Thrax, Kyr:	A Huringan cheldur favored by Queen Fahia but lacking the powers of a Roman lanista.
Tipp the Thrax:	a Queen's cheldur in the Arena of Huringa. 24
ti:	"Of." Usually used to denote a person's town or city of origin.
Tlima:	a woman who tended Prescot after he was attacked by a Cabaret Plant. 27
Tlinganden:	Free City of the east coast of Loh.
Tlochu:	A diff of Kregen with six limbs.
toc:	copper coin worth one sixth of an ob. In Hamal the slang name is Havvey—a bitter and mocking reference to Havil the Green.
Todalpheme:	astronomers and mathematicians dedicated to serving all in forecasting the Tides. Immune from slavery.
Todalpheme:	Astronomers and mathematicians.
toilca:	a six-legged reptile native to South Pandahem; about the length of a man, it has scales patterned in brown and green and is given to hunting in packs. 32
Tolfeyr, Nath:	Bladesman of Ruathytu who befriended Prescot.
Tolindrin:	Place in Balintol with diplomatic connections with Vallia.
Tom of Vulheim:	Young Koter of Valka.
Tom the Toes:	a churgur in the Vallian Freedom Army. 33
Tomboram:	Nation of eastern North Pandahem.
Tomor Peak, Battle of:	Fought in Tomboram in Pandahem when Prescot and the small army of Vallia and Valka with Djang aerial cavalry defeated the Hamalian flank force of the army of the north. (AMA)
Tomor, Torn:	Son of Tom Tomor and Bibi of Valka, a paktun, returned to fight for Vallia, joined the 1EYJ.
toonon:	Shortsword mounted on bamboo shaft, aerial weapon of Ullars.
totrix:	Close cousin of the sectrix and nactrix. Six-legged saddle-animal, blunt headed, wicked eyed, pricked of ear.
Tower of Incense:	Contains the sorcerous chamber inhabited by the current Wizard of Loh in the deren of Vondium.
Tower of True Contentment:	tower of the Jade Palace. Here Velia lived when in Magdag with Gafard.
trai:	luck.
Trakon's niksuth:	Boggy area surrounding Trakon's Pillars.
Trakon's Pillars:	In Falinur, built around the hill rising from the bogs, a decadent place of many palaces with Jikaida as the most prominent architectural and decorative motif.
tralk:	Six-legged risslaca with wide horny crushing mouth and two enormous armored pincers. Size of a horse and vari-colored.
Trechinolc:	A cactus, constituent of the poison solkien.
Trechinolc:	A cactus. A constituent of the drug Memphees.
Trefimlad:	A wealthy city of Hamal.
Tremi:	a vadvarate province east of Durheim in North Vallia.
Tremzo:	A city of Zair.
Trerhagen, Nath:	The Aleygyn, Hyr Stikitche, Pallan of the Stikitche Khand of Vondium.
tresh:	Flag or banner.
tresh:	flag.
Trevalmin, Chica the Fangs ti Alvondsmot:	one of Nyleen Gillois' Jikai Vuvushis; formerly of the SOR; defeated in single combat by Delia. 28
Tridents, Kyro of the:	The imposing paved square surrounded by colonnaded shops standing at the foot of the descent from Esser Rarioch.
Trip-Tails! By the:	A Kataki oath.
Triple Peaks:	A mountain aerie of the volroks.
Triple Tails of Targ the Untouchable, By the:	A Kataki oath.
Triumph of the Gods. The:	Song cycle celebrating local legend of Djanduin.
Trompipluns, Gate of the:	a gate in the new outer wall of Huringa.
tromp:	A bright, warm, pleasant yellow color.
Tryfant:	A diff not much larger than an Och, foppish, well led will put in a wild enough charge; but disastrous in retreat. Prescot says he has no great feelings for them one way or the other.
Tryflor:	A Tryfant spirit or diety.
Trylon:	Title of Kregan nobility intermediate between Vad and Strom.
Tskarin:	Seg Segutorio's standard bearer, at the battle for the throne of Croxdrin. 32
tsleetha-tsleethi:	Softly-softly.
tsu-tsu:	Tree giving a nourishing nut favoured by Mirvols.
tuff a:	A thin willowy tree.
Tulema:	Dancing girl from a dopa den rescued by Prescot from Manhounds of Faol. (MHA)
tump:	a race of diffs short of stature but immensely broad and stoutly built; the men grow beards down past their waists; given to mining and delving into the earth.
Tungar:	A vadvarate south of the Orange River.
Tunnel of Delight:	Leads out to the Kyro of Jaidur Omni-potent in Vondium.
turiloth:	a large animal of Turismond, similar to the boloth of Chem, with six tusks, sixteen legs, a tendrilous'mass of whiplash tails. The hide is hard and gray along the back, bottle-green along the sides and gray beneath. Normally slow, but fast in a short dash. Has an enormous under-slung fanged mouth; is keen scented and has three hearts.
Turismond:	A continent of Kregen.
Turko the Shield:	A Khamorro, a high kham, escaped with Prescot from Manhounds and aided him in Mungul Sidrath. Has a mocking way with him. Goes always at Prescot's side in battle carrying his huge shield. A good comrade.
Tuscur Castle:	a ship of the fleet of Pompino the larvin.
Tuscurs Maiden:	a ship of the fleet of Pompino the larvin.
Tuscursmot:	A town of Southern Pandahem.
Twitchnose:	A chestnut zorca ridden by Prescot in Von-dium.
Tyfar, Prince:	Son of Prince Nedfar of Hamal, studious and intelligent, a lover of books, is a superb axemen, honorable and upright, dealing fairly with all, a good comrade to Prescot down the Moder and across the Humped Land and the Dawn Lands.
Tyr Korgan and the Mermaid:	A rollicking song of Kregen.
Tyriadrin:	A country bordering Migla to the south.
tyryvol:	Large flying saddle-animal.
Tyr:	Title equivalent to "Sir."
Tyvold ti Vruerdensmot:	a Kalveng helped by Prescot to escape from slavery under the Grodnims. (REK)
Udo, Trylon of Gelkwa:	Led rebellion of North East Vallia. CPS
Ugas:	diffs of many tribes and nations of Northern Turismond; nomads and city dwellers, not barbarians.
uhu:	hermaphrodite.
ukra:	Flutsman's weapon, a poleann from seven to fifteen feet in length with narrow blade and curved axe for aerial work.
Ulbereth the Dark Reiver:	Poem fashioned from the legends of olden time on Kregen. The episode of the Black Feathers tells of Ulbereth's disguise to enable him to ravish a fair young virgin with golden hair.
Uldo:	the first water master at the villa of Nyleen Gillois. 28
Ullardrin:	Land of Northern Turismond.
Ullars:	Barbarians from Ullardrin, with narrow-set eyes, square clamped mouths, blunt heads, hair dyed indigo. Whole tribes habitually travel by air astride saddle impiters.
Ullgishoa:	Horrific monster belonging to Ullars (WA).
ulm:	unit of measurement, approximately 1,500 yards.
ulm:	Unit of measurement, approximately 1,500 yards.
Ulverswan, Nath:	Kov of Singing Forests in Vallia. In opposition to Prescot in his schemes to aid Pandaheem against Hamal. (AMA)
Umgar Stro:	Leader of Ullars (WA).
umshal:	shadow.
Umtig the Lock:	a slave rescued from Katakis of South Pandahem by Seg Segutorio; a thief by profession. 32
Uncle Zobab:	patron spirit of Fenzerdrin.
Under a Certain Moon:	Once upon a time.
Undurkers:	Supercilious race of canine-headed halfling archers.
Undurkor:	Group of islands of southwest coast of Segesthes.
unggar:	Beast of burden.
Unglue your wings:	Havilfarese expression for hurry up and get started.
Ungovich, Tyr:	The Lord or Wizard of the Moder down which the expedition including Prescot ventured. FFK
Unmok the Nets:	a Hyrklese working in the business of catching beasts for the Arena of Huringa; became a partner and good friend of Prescot. 23,24
Unstabi:	a Chuktar of Undurkor Archers, who joined the traitor Vodun Alloran. 35
Upalion:	A rich estate of Proconia. The Lady Pulvia and her son were rescued by Prescot on orders from the Star Lords (WA).
Upvil:	the landlord of The Leather Bottle. 35
Urban the Unguent:	a veterinarian of Snarkter. 34
Urigal:	Dusty little town in the kovnate of Waarom in Hamal.
Urn Stackwamor:	Vadvarate of Hawkwa country in N.E. Vallia.
Urnhart Boulevard:	a street in Rashumsmot. 35
Urntakkar:	area north of the Onyx Sea. Home of Rukker the Kataki.
urn:	North.
urron:	Crimson.
urvivel:	Saddle animal.
Uthnior Chavonthjid:	A leem-hunter and guide with a fine reputation who guided Prescot and Barty Vessler in the Kwan Hills. CPS
Uttar Djombey:	A large island off the west coast of Djanduin, south of Hyr Khor. Kytun Kholin Dorn is the Kov.
Uzhiro, San:	Necromancer of the Hawkwas who roused corpses from sleep to aid North East Vallian rebellion. CPS
Vadvars, Kyro of the:	a square in Ruathytu.
Vad:	Title of Kregan nobility intermediate between Kov and Trylon.
Vajikry:	A board game of Kregen.
Vakkansmot:	A town of Valka.
Val Offender:	a Vallian skyship, captured by the Pandaheem; later liberated by Prescot and Dayra. 31
Valdwin, Larghos:	a sculptor of Vallia. 30
Valhan:	Name of the last dynasty of Vallia; Dray Prescot began the new dynasty of Prescot.
Valhotra:	Vadvarate province of Vallia immediately to the east of the imperial Vond provinces and Vondium.
Valinur:	A ruggedly beautiful area of northern Valka.
Valin:	the second son of Seg Segutorio and Thelda.
Valkanium:	Capital city of Valka.
valkavol:	Small red and white bird of Valka, harmless unless attacked. Then becomes frighteningly ferocious. Symbol used atop Valkan standard poles.
Valka:	Island off the east coast of Can-thirda off Vallia.
Vallian Freedom Army:	the name of the army of Vallia formed by Prescot.
Vallia:	One of the Nine Islands situated between Segesthes and Loh.
Valona:	the daughter of Vomanus and Saenci the Locks; worked as an agent of Vallia in Hyrklana. 24
Vampire of Sabal:	an animal, not supernatural, which likes to hide in out-of-the-way places and guzzle human blood.
Vandayha:	City of Valka famed for its silversmiths.
Vanderini the Dagger:	one of Chuktar Mevek's men.
Vandrop, Ian:	a Vallian paktun. 23
Vangar ti Valkanium:	A Deldar in the Vallian Air Service.
Vanki, Naghan:	Lord of an island off Vallia.
Vannerlan, Ortyg:	a Vallian Jiktar, killed in battle.
Vannerlan, Sushi:	the widow of Ortyg Vannerlan. 33
Vantile, Nazab:	an imperial justicar serving Prescot. 23
Vanti:	Guardian for the Savanti of the Sacred Pool of Baptism on the River Zelph of far Aphrasoe.
vaol-paol:	The Great Circle of Universal Existence. In voller production of silver boxes, the vaol boxes contain the mix of minerals, and the paol boxes contain the cayferm.
Vaosh:	Patron spirit of the canalf oik.
Varander, Bonnu ti Valkor:	the ship-Hikdar of Mathdi. 25
Vardon the Cheeks:	Trumpeter of the 2ESW at the Battle of Ovalia.
Varkwa the Open-Handed:	Spirit of generosity called upon in Vallia.
Varmondsweay Canal:	An Admiralty yard for the flying sailing ships of the Vallian air sailing service in Vondium located by this canal.
varter:	Flat-trajectory ballista throwing rocks and darts.
Vax:	name assumed by Jaidur of Vallia in the Eye of the World. (KRK)
Vazkardrin:	A vadvarate of Vallia between the east coast and the Kwan Hills.
Veerling, Naghan:	a Hikdar of the Vallian courier service; helped Prescot to burn a temple of Lem in Menaham and to rescue Dayra from Murgon Marsilus. 31
Veiled Froyvil:	Spirit appealed to and sworn by, of Er-thyrdrin.
Veilmon Kyronik:	a small, tree-bowered square in Ruathytu.
veknis:	Scramasaxlike hunting knife used by Miglas.
Vektor, Kov of Aduimbrev:	Selected by the Emperor to marry Delia.
Vel'alar:	One of the Hills of Vondium. The villa of the Stromnate of Valka is situated on this hill.
Vela's Tears:	Strong red wine of southern Valka.
Vela:	Prescot's sailing flier in the Battle of Jholaix. (AMA)
Velda the Tempestuous:	a long-dead sister of the SOR whose room at Lancival is presently occupied by Delia.
Veliadrin:	Large island high kovnate to the east of Vallia whose name was changed from Can-thirda in remembrance.
Velia:	fourth daughter of Delia and Prescot. No twin.
Velia:	second daughter of Delia and Prescot; twin to Zeg. Married to Gafard; mother of Didi. Murdered by King Genod. (REK)
Velia:	the steam mistress at the villa of Nyleen Gillois. 28
Veliganda:	the fortress of Nyleen Gillois.
Veltan, Thandor, ti Therfuing:	known as Thandor the Rock; commander of Prince Drak's phalan-gite force in southwest Vallia. 35
Velyan techniques:	Mystic martial disciplines of the Martial Monks of Djanduin.
Venarden, Fruli:	a member of the SOR who was used by Csitra in an assassination attempt against Delia; killed at the Battle of Bengarl's Blight. 36
Venavito:	an imperial province in southwest Vallia.
Vendalume:	a city in Vennar.
vener:	Collective name for the vens and venas of the Canals.
Venga:	a vadvarate province northwest of Erstveheim.
Vengeance of Kov Rheinglaf, The:	a play from the third book of The Vicissitudes of Panadian the Ibreiver.
Veng:	deity of the Kalveng.
Vennar:	Kovnate province of Vallia between the Black Mountains and Falinur.
Ventil, La'rghos:	one of Vomanus' men, who helped rescue him from Nyleen Gillois. 28
Venus:	Swordship of Viridia's render maidens (SS).
Ven:	Courtesy title of canalmen. Feminine is Vena.
verss:	Finest white linen.
ver:	Title of pledge of loyalty of Kroveres of Iztar similar to the pur of the Krozairs.
Vessler, Barty, Strom of Calimbrev:	Amiable, chivalrous, brave young man befriended by Prescot. Desperately in love with the Princess Dayra. CPS GOS
Vetal:	Island Stromnate to the east of the Czarin Sea.
vew:	room.
Vikatu:	The Old Sweat, The Dodger, the archetypal old sol-dier of Paz on Kregen, paragon of the military vices, legendary figure of myth and romance loved and sworn on by the swods.
Viktrik:	A clan of the Great Plains of Segesthes.
Vilaha's Tripes:	An incident of legend used in oaths.
Villa of Vennar:	Layco Jhansi's villa in Vondium, confiscated, used as meeting place of the Presidio in the Time of Troubles.
vilmy:	Blue flower with silver heart-shape on each petal; the paste makes a soothing ointment.
vimshu:	a kind of small tiara.
Vimura, Phanton:	a Deldar commanding the fighting top of Heart of Imrien. 36
Vindelka:	Province and Kovnate northwest of Vondium.
Vinnur's Garden:	a coveted section of land between Falinur and Vindelka.
Vinnur's Garden:	Rich area in loop of Great River between Falinur and Vindelka whose ownership is contested by both.
Violet offal of the snow-blind feister-feelt, By the:	An Ullar oath.
Viridia the Render:	A lady pirate of the Hoboling Islands (SS).
Voinderam, Antar:	the Vad of the province of Khovala. 23
Voinderam, Ortyg:	the son of Antar Voinderam. 23
voinsh:	Happy.
Volanch, Emder:	a Chuktar in the Vallian Freedom Army. 34
Volanta, Mandi:	a member of the SOR who joined the forces of Vodun Alloran. 35
volclepper:	Fast, small flying saddle-animal.
Volgendrin of the Bridge:	Flying island of west Hamal. Volgendrin often shortened to vo'drin. (AMA)
Volgodonfs Fang:	swifter commanded by Gafard. (REK)
Volgodonts' Aerie:	hunting lodge near Guamelga.
volgodont:	flying form of godont. A powerful aerial killer.
Volgo:	a strom in the service of Natyzha Famphreon. 33
volleem:	The flying form of leem.
voller:	The Havilfarese name for fliers, airboats.
volmen:	Volim, crewmen of fliers.
Volodu the Lungs:	Prescot's trumpeter in the choice band who followed him in the time of Troubles in Vallia. GOS
volrok:	One species of flying men.
Vomansoir:	Province and Kovnate of central Vallia.
Vomanus:	Became Kov of Vindelka. Good comrade to Prescot (SU).
Voman, Ortyg:	a Hikdar in the Fifteenth Lancers of the Vallian Freedom Army. 33
Vomer the Vile, By:	Oath of the slave-masters of Vallia.
Vondium Khanders:	Political party of Vallia who looked to the business community for combined strength.
Vondium:	Capital of Vallia.
Vond:	Imperial province to the west of Vondium.
Vond:	Rich Imperial Province west of Vondium.
Vorgan:	A Stromnate owning allegiance to the Kov of Vomansoir.
Vorgar's Drinnik:	Wide parade ground, the Mars Field of Valkanium.
vorlca:	the name given by the Vallians to a skyship not capable of movement by gripping the lines of sub-etheric force.
Voromin, Lorgad:	the captain of Heart of Imrien. 36
voryasen:	A risslaca part crocodile, part tylosaurus.
vosk-skulls, or vosk-helmets:	The workers and slaves of the warrens of Magdag trained up by Prescot into a phalanx received either of these names because they wore thick vosk skulls as helmets.
vosk:	A fat piglike six-legged animal with a smooth oily skin of a whitish-yellow, with atrophied tusks, standing six feet at the shoulder. A beast of burden; more often a food animal.
voswod:	Aerial soldier of the vollers.
votschrin:	a vicious winged reptile with a barbed tail; about the size of a cat.
Vovedeer:	Leader of clans in Segesthes.
vove:	Large and exceptionally ferocious eight-legged saddle-animal of the Great Plains of Segesthes, equipped with fangs and horns, russet-colored. Smaller and without the fangs and horns is called a half-vove.
Voxyri:	Complex of Drinnik, Gate and Bridge over two canals providing the easiest entrance to Vondium.
Vox, By:	A Vallian oath.
Vulheim:	Port city of western Valka.
Vyborg:	A Kovnate province of Vallia.
vydra tea:	An excellent brew of the famed Kregen tea.
Wabinosk:	island of western inner sea used as base by Renders.
Walfarg:	Nation of Loh, now sunk in apathy, once the center of a great empire.
wallpitix:	Furry, bright-eyed household scavengers living in nest in hidden places of villas and houses.
Walls of Larghos Risslaca:	Inner defensive wall of the imperial deren Vondium.
Wanek, Prince Varden:	Of the House of Eward. A good comrade to Prescot.
Wardens:	Provided by all the Houses of Zenicce for police work and seaward defense.
Warrior Gods of Djanduin:	Victorious martial array of the pantheon of Djanduin.
Warvol Tower:	where Milsi was imprisoned by Strom Muryan.
warvol:	a black-winged bird resembling a vulture or raven.
warvol:	vulturelike carrion-eating bird.
waso:	Five.
Wayfarer's Drinnik:	Wide, dusty area outside most cities and towns of Paz where the caravans form up or disband.
Wazur:	King of Ogra-gemush.
"Wedding Dirge of Hondor Elaina":	A sentimental song.
week:	On Kregen the week is usually six days, although it is seven days in Zenicce. Six-day week associated with Opaz.
Wellon, Nankwi, High Kov of Sakwara:	A prickly kov who took the lead in Hawkwa after the disappearance of Trylon Udo and who was confirmed in his position by Prescot. GOS
"Wenda!":	Let's go!
Wendwath:	Known as the Lake of Dreaming Maidens. With its associated sea inlets and fens cuts off the western promontory of Havilfar from Herrelldrin and the northwest.
Wend:	A dance accompanied by popular songs, in which the singers form long lines and prance through every nook and cranny of palace, villa, kyro, and avenue of their city they can reach before either the ending of the songs or exhaustion sets in.
Wenerl the Lightfoot:	a kampeon of 1ESW; one of the werewolves' victims. 33
"Weng da!":	"Who goes there!"
Wenhartdrin:	Small island off south coast of Vallia, produces first-quality wines, an Imperial Province.
Werl-am-Nardith:	A minor religion of Havilfar.
wersting:	A vicious black and white striped four-legged hunting dog.
wersting:	A vicious black and white stripped four-legged hunting dog.
Werven:	A small place in the kovnate of Falinur.
Westmin, Nogan:	a Pallan, a member of the Presidio of Vallia. 23
Weul'til:	a race of diffs, tall and extremely thin, with antennae.
weyver:	A long and wide voller, shallow and without a deck, with a small control cabin amidships. Used as barge. Called Quoffas of the Sky.
"When the Fluttrell Flirts His Wing":	A song of Hamal detailing the misadventures of an inexperienced fluttrell flyer.
"When the Havilthytus Runs Red":	a rather depressing Hamalian song.
"When you look too long upon the face of a leem you may grow a leem's tail":	an aphorism variously attributed to San Blarnoi or Nalgre ti Liancesmot, warning of the dangers inherent in struggling against evil.
"When Zair crooks his finger, then up you go, my friend, and nothing will detain you on Kregen":	A saying in the Eye of the World indicating that individual fate will not be balked.
wherezik:	a carnivorous river creature.
Whetti Orbium:	the manifestation of Opaz responsible for the weather.
Whiptail:	Slang term for a Kataki.
whistling faerling:	One of the kinds of Kregan peacock.
White Rock of Gilmoy:	A tremendous pillar of white rock.
Whitefang:	a swordship in the fleet of Pompino the larvin.
Whonban:	a mysterious place in Loh.
Wickens:	A House of Zenicce.
Wil of the Bellows:	A young Djang armorer working with Prescot.
Wilma the Shot:	a mercenary who signed aboard Tuscurs Maiden. 29
Wil:	Young boy of Dancing Talu.
Winharman, Nath:	a young aide to Seg Segutorio. 25
Witch War Cycle:	the eighth cycle in the adventures of Dray Prescot.
Wizards of Fruningen:	A small sect of religious thaumaturges, regarding Opaz as a single entity, with some claims to serious consideration.
Wizards of Loh:	Sorcerers and magicians of great and apparently supernatural powers.
Wloclef:	Large island off the west coast of Turismond, famed for its thick-fleeced curly-ponshos.
Wo-Deldar:	wo is Kregish for zero. Ironical appellation to themselves by swods of most Kregan armies.
woflovol:	a small batlike animal.
woflo:	Small animal fond of cheese.
Wolfgang:	A Savapim, from Germany, working for the Savanti and encountered by Prescot in Ruathytu. (AMA)
Womoxes:	A strong, bull-necked people who carry their heads forward with two stumpy but formidable horns on their foreheads. Fierce, independent, not overly original.
Womox:	An island off the west coast of Vallia.
Woodraven, Nadia:	the cadade of Nyleen Gillois' Jikai Vuvushis; defeated in single combat by Delia. 28
Wulk:	A barbarian of the northern hills, a friend to Prescot.
Wyndhai:	An area of The Stratemsk, home of yellow eagles.
Xanachang:	The paradise of the mythology of Xuntal.
Xarmon:	Prescot's groom at the Battle of Tomor Peak. (AMA)
Xilicia:	An ancient kingdom bordering The Shrouded Sea. One of the countries manufacturing the superior mesh link mail.
xi:	Iridescent-scaled winged lizards of humid jungle-valleys of The Stratemsk.
Xoltemb:	A caravan-master of Segesthes. from Xuntal (TT).
Xuntal:	An island off the southern promontory of Segesthes.
Xurrhuk of the Curved Sword:	A deity of Xuntal.
Yadivro, Konec, Kov of Brugheim:	An upright, determined, not-too-brilliant kov of a province in Mandua hostile to Hamal.
Yagno, San:	A Sorcerer of the Cult of Almuensis, foppish, a show-off, drew power from hyr-lifs, vanished in the lowest zone of the Moder. FFK
Yallom, Mountains of:	mountains located in southern Havilfar.
Yando the Limp:	a groom; formerly a soldier but wounded at the Battle of Kochwold. 23
Yanthur:	Rough country of Havilfar between Gorgrendrin and Migla.
Yasi, Ranjal, Stromich of Morcray:	Twin brother of Rosil Yasi, Strom of Morcray, in the pay of Phu-Si-Yantong and bitter foe to Prescot.
Yasi, Rosil, Strom of Morcray:	A Kataki and a Chuktar in the army of Hamal, tool of Vad Garnath's, slave-master, bitter foe to Prescot.
yasticum:	An expensive and rare delicacy spread on the su-perb Kregan bread.
Yelker, Ven, nal Vomansoir:	A canalman, owner of the Dancing Talu.
Yellow-tuskers:	Slang term for Chulik.
Yellow Unction:	A mellow wine of Kregen.
yenalk:	a cave-dwelling animal with a body like two soup plates jammed together, many thin short legs, stalked eyes, and a long poisonous rapierlike proboscis.
Yerthyr:	Very dark-green poisonous tree of Erthyrdrin from which are cut the finest-quality longbow staves.
Yervismot:	Town of Vallia taken by Prescot, where he was reunited with Seg Segutorio. LFK
Yoggur:	area to the northeast of inner sea.
Yolanda the Gregarian:	one of a band of ruffians who helped rescue Prince Drak. 35
"Your orders, my commands!":	Grodnim equivalent to "Quidang!" or "Aye aye, sir."
yrium:	A word of profound and complex meaning; force, power conveyed by office or strength of character or given to a person in a way that curses or blesses him with undisputed power over his fellows.
Ystilbur:	An ancient nation of the Dawn Lands of Havilfar.
Yuccamot:	A sleek, otter-like diff with broad flattened tail. Live in villages along the Risshamal Keys, fishing, friendly, and proud of their webbed feet. Welcomed Prescot when shipwrecked.
Yuhkvor:	an island off the northwest coast of Vallia.
yulshi:	A draft bird of the Hostile Territories. Plural: yuelshi.
Yumapan:	Nation of the west coast of Pandahem.
Yurncra the Mischievous:	A Minor spirit of deviltry in many of the pantheons of Kregen.
Yzobel:	a member of the SOR. 28
Zadak:	name won by Prescot, as Dak, from Queen Miam.
Zagri:	a powerful demon spirit of the inner sea.
Zair:	The red-sun deity.
Zamra:	Island off the east coast of Vallia. Prescot is Kov.
Zamu:	A city dedicated to Zair, base of the Krozairs of Zamu.
Zandikar:	fortress-city of Zairia, scene of the famous siege.
Zandi:	a member of the SOR and of Delia's personal bodyguard. 36
Zankov:	Use-name of Hawkwa determined to overthrow empire, origins secret but subject to many rumors; slender, brittle; the man who slew the Emperor of Vallia. The Princess Dayra's name is coupled with his in unsavory ways. Zankov, the Tenth Duke, is almost a meaningless name.
Zantristar the Merciful, By:	A Sanurkazzian oath.
zan:	Ten.
Zaphoret:	a province at the eastern end of the Mountains of the North in Vallia.
Zarado:	A Krozair of Zy who through some peccadillo wandered from the inner sea and hired out as a Paktun to assist Prescot in the defense of Therminsax. GOS
Zavarin, Nath:	Pallan of Zandikar. Very fat; but loyal to his city.
Zaydo:	a name given to Prescot by Strom Irvil of Pine Mountain. 25
zazzer:	a type of warrior of the Eye of the World who drinks until reaching a fighting frenzy before battle. 33
Zazz, Pur:	Grand Archbold of the Krozairs of Zy (SU).
Zeg:	Pur Zeg Prescot, Krzy, Prince of Vallia. Second son of Delia and Prescot; twin to Velia. Grew out of name Segnik.
Zelph, River:	Joins the River Aph at Aphrasoe.
Zenicce:	Great enclave city of a million souls on west coast of Segesthes.
Zenkiren, Pur:	Krozair of Zy, Grand Archbold elect. (SU/WA).
Zenno, King:	name assumed by Starkey the Wersting in Zandikar. (KRK)
Zenobya:	a lady of Pershaw who claims the throne of that country. 23
zeunt:	The unique vault in Jikaida.
Zhantil's Lair:	hunting lodge near Guamelga.
Zhantil and Sword, The:	A brightly glittering constellation of Kregen.
Zhantil Palace:	Pando's palace in Port Marsilus. 30
zhantil to saddle, a:	A secret and difficult purpose.
zhantilla:	Female zhantil.
zhantiller:	type of the large swifter of inner sea.
Zhantil:	A magnificent wild animal larger than a leem, massively built in the foreparts, banded in tiger-stripes of umber and ruby, with a rich golden mane.
Zhuannar of the Storm:	spirit of the sea who raises rashoons.
zhyan:	A very large very fine saddle bird of Havilfar. Pure white with scarlet beak and claws, with four wings. Most highly prized; Prescot says one zhyan in money terms is worth ten first-quality fluttrells. Their only drawback is their short temper.
zim-korf:	Bird of Valka with rose-red feathers whose quality is equal or superior to the blue fletchings of the king korf of Erthyrdrin.
Zim-Zair, By:	A Krozair oath.
Zim Stream:	Warm water flowing northward through the Cyphren Sea.
Zimen:	Lay brothers of the Krozairs of Zy.
Zimuzz:	fortress-city of Zairia, home of the Krozairs of Zimuzz.
Zim:	The red sun of Antares. Has many other names.
Zinkara, River:	runs north from the Mountains of Ilkenesk.
Zinna:	deposed king of Zandikar; grandfather of Miam.
zinzer:	sixty silver Zairian zinzers make one gold zo-piece.
zizils:	Giant flying animals of The Stratemsk.
zo-piece:	gold coin of Sanurkazz.
Zodjuin:	A Warrior God of Djanduin, perhaps the most favoured by fighting men, who bellow, for example, "By Zodjuin of the Stormclouds!" or "By Zodjuin of the Silver Stux!"
Zogo the Hrywhip:	name used in a Zairian oath,
zoid:	Trap.
Zolta:	Oar-comrade to Prescot, Zorg, and Nath. Took the apostis seat. Gives no details of his history, is a man for the ladies. Eventually a member of the Zimen.
Zond:	Produces the finest wine of the southern shore of the inner sea.
Zorcander:	Leader of clans.
zorca:	Swift riding animal, short-coupled, four extremely long and thin legs, hoofed. A single curled horn raises from its forehead.
Zorg of Felteraz:	Oar-comrade of Prescot, Zolta, and Nath. Krozair of Zy. Died under the lash on the slave-benches of the Magdaggian swifter Grace of Grodno.
Zorg:	Son of Zorg and Mayfwy (SU).
Zorg:	Name usually given by Prescot to swifters he commanded.
Zo, King:	King of Sanurkazz (SU).
Ztrom:	Zairian form of Strom — count.
Zulfiria:	A city of the southern shore of the inner sea.
Zullia:	Village to the south of Sanurkazz devoted to pon-sho farming. Birthplace of Nath, oar-comrade to Prescot.
Zunderhan, Janri, Roz of Thoth Zeresh:	noble of Zandikar; uncle of Queen Miam.
Zunder:	Krzy with the same history as Zarado with whom he is always in arguments.
zygodont:	A reptile with fangs, claws, membranous wings, and barbed tail; can grow to the size of a small zorca excluding the serpent-like neck.
Zyna:	Daughter of Ven Yelker and Vena Sosie, of the Dancing Talu.
Zy:	Island formed from an extinct volcano, in the mouth of the Sea of Swords. Headquarters of the Krozairs of Zy.