The Magicians' Guild

Animals

aga moths—pests that eat clothing

anyi—sea mammals with short spines

ceryni—small rodent

enka—horned domestic animal, bred for meat

eyoma—sea leeches

faren—general term for arachnids

gorin—large domestic animal used for food and to haul boats and wagons

harrel— small domestic animal bred for meat

limek—wild predatory dog

mullook—wild nocturnal bird

rassook—domestic bird used for meat and feathers

ravi—rodent, larger than ceryni

reber—domestic animal, bred for wool and meat

sapfly— woodland insect

sevli—poisonous lizard

squimp—squirrel-like creature that steals food

zill—small, intelligent mammal sometimes kept as a pet

Plants/Food

anivope vines—plant sensitive to mental projection

bol—(also means “river scum”) strong liquor made from tugors

brasi—green leafy vegetable with small buds

chebol sauce—rich meat sauce made from bol

crots—large, purple beans

curem— smooth, nutty spice

curren—coarse grain with robust flavor

dull—long fruit with tart orange, seedy flesh

gan-gan—flowering bush from Lan

iker—stimulating drug, reputed to have aphrodisiac properties

jerras— long yellow beans

kreppa—foul-smelling medicinal herb

marin—red citrus fruit

monyo—bulb

myk—mind-affecting drug

nalar—pungent root

pachi—crisp, sweet fruit

papea—pepper-like spice

piorres—small, bell-shaped fruit

raka/suka—stimulating drink made from roasted beans, originally from Sachaka

sumi—bitter drink

telk—seed from which an oil is extracted

term—grain that can be cooked as is, broken into small pieces, or ground to make a flour

tugor—parsnip-like root

vare—berries from which most wine is produced

Clothing and Weaponry

incal—square symbol, not unlike a family shield, sewn onto sleeve or cuff

kebin—iron bar with hook for catching attacker’s knife, carried by guards

longcoat—ankle-length coat

Public Houses

bathhouse—establishment selling bathing facilities and other grooming services

bolhouse—establishment selling bol and short-term accommodation

brewhouse—bol manufacturer

stayhouse—rented building, a family to a room

Peoples of the Allied Lands

Elyne—closest to Kyralia in position and culture, enjoys a milder climate

Kyralia—home of the Guild

Lan—a mountainous land peopled by warrior tribes

Lonmar—a desert land home to the strict Mahga religion

Vin—an island nation known for its seamanship

Other Terms

cap—coins threaded on a stick to the value of the next highest denomination

dawnfest—breakfast

midbreak—lunch

simba mats—mats woven from reeds