INCARNATION
GLOSSARY AND PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
The following is a glossary of names, titles, terms, places, and characters that are used throughout this and subsequent books of the Wandering Stars series.
The vowels section below contains characters, or arrangements of characters, which are used in the pronunciation section of glossary entries. Each vowel sound is followed by an example of common words using the same sound.
The additional consonants section also contains characters, or arrangements of characters, which are used in the pronunciation section of glossary entries. These sounds are not used in the English language, but examples are found in other languages and are listed for reference.
Glossary entries contain the word or phrase, its correct pronunciation (including syllables and emphasis), the translation of the word or phrase, its culture of derivation, and a description. The format for each entry is as follows:
Word or phrase \pro-nun-ci-a-tion\ translation [Derivation] Description
Vowels
[a] apple, sad [ey] hate, day [ah] arm, father [air] dare, careful [e] empty, get [ee] eat, see [eer] ear, hero [er] early, word [i] it, finish [ahy] sight, blind [o] odd, frost [oh] open, road [ew] food, shrewd [oo] good, book [oi] oil, choice [ou] loud, how [uh] under, tugAdditional Consonants
[r] roho (Spanish) [zh] joie de vivre (French) [kh] loch (Scots)Glossary
Ad-Banyim \ad-ban-yim\ First Between Waters [Shayeth] The first narrow strip of land between two bodies of water which Enoch crosses during his journey to Nowd.
Ad-Rada \ad–rah-dah\ First Rule [Angelic] The first, or highest position of rank among the Amatru.
Aden \ey-den\ Pleasure [Shayeth] The first place of human habitation on earth.
Amatru \ah-mah-trew\ Faithful [Angelic] The combined military forces of Eili who have remained faithful to the Saerin. The holy, angelic military. The Amatru is comprised of three original branches—Anduar, Iryllur, and Vidir—with a fourth branch, Saman—being added later in response to enemy tactics. Each branch is comprised of seven disciplines: Draepa, Vorda, Braegda, Vaeka, Frysla, Viytur, and Smyda.
Amthardel \am-thahr-del\ Unknown [Angelic] The last member of Sariel’s special operations team, whom Sariel carried from the battlefield to Laeningar.
Ananel \a-nah-nel\ Unknown [Angelic] The first angel to befriend Enoch, whom he encounters after being taken captive by the Kahyin. Race: Myndar. Size: approximately 10 feet tall when in angelic form. Age: unknown. Appearance: golden eyes; pale gray skin; pale to dark-gray hair.
Andomur \an-doh-mewr\ Final Judgment [Angelic] A future event occurring at the end of the age of Tima, when Saerin will pronounce judgment on all beings, whether living or held in Saekra, and place them in the location where they will spend eternity.
Anduar \an-dew-ahr\ Land Force [Angelic] The singular name for a member of the land force of the Amatru.
Anduarym \an-dew-ahr im\ Land Forces [Angelic] The plural name for members of the land force of the Amatru.
An-Rada \an–rah-dah\ Second Rule [Angelic] The second position of rank among the Amatru.
Aragatsiyr \ah–rah-gaht-seer\ Woven Trees [Shayeth] The name that Enoch gives to the city of the Myndarym, which they established after their rebellion from Semjaza. See also Senvidar.
Arar Gahiy \ah-rar gah-hee\ Valley of the Curse [Chatsiyr] The valley to the north of Bahyith where several Chatsiyr men became ill. See also Armayim.
Armayim \ahr–mah-yim\ Lake of the Curse [Chatsiyr] The lake in Arar Gahiy, north of Bahyith, where several Chatsiyr men found figurines and subsequently became ill.
Aryun Del-Edha \ahr–yewn del-ed-hah\ Eyes of the Gods [Kahyin] Semjaza’s fortress or tower within Mudena Del-Edha, so named for its peak, which rises above the surrounding mountains and allows the gods to observe the actions of man.
Aytsam \eyt-sahm\ People of the Trees [Chatsiyr] A human tribe, descended from the Kahyin, which occupies the land east of Bokhar.
Azael \a-zey-el\ Unknown [Angelic] Fim-Rada of Semjaza’s Iryllurym, and one of Semjaza’s personal guards. Race: Iryllur. Size: approximately 10 feet tall. Age: unknown. Appearance: red eyes; charcoal-gray skin; sleek, black feathers.
Baerlagid \bey-air-lah-gid\ Songs of Creation [Angelic] The comprehensive, musical language used by Saerin to bring all things into existence out of nothing. A small subset of Baerlagid was taught to the Myndarym for the purpose of reshaping Tima to make it self-sustaining after its separation from the Eili. See also Myndlagid, Navlagid, Skalagid, Tanklagid, Vinlagid, and Vislagid.
Bahyith \bah-yith\ House, Dwelling [Chatsiyr] The village of the Chatsiyram, situated between the mountains of Bokhar and Ehrevhar.
Batarel \bah-tah-rel\ Unknown [Angelic] One of the three Myndarym, whom Sariel encounters while searching for the Aytsam. Batarel is the slowest to befriend Sariel, but later becomes a fierce companion. Race: Myndar. Size: approximately 10 feet tall when in angelic form. Age: unknown. Appearance: orange eyes; dark-golden skin; tan to dark-orange hair.
Batna \baht-nuh\ Recover [Angelic] An organization in Eili, coordinating with, but not subject to the Amatru, whose purpose is to collect the bodies of fallen soldiers and return them to the territory of Saerin.
Baynor \bey-nohr\ Children of Light [Chatsiyr] Beings from Shamuyim, named for their luminescent appearance. See also Shamayim, Del-Szhinda, and Eili.
Bokhar \boh-khar\ Morning Mountain [Chatsiyr] The mountain to the east of Bahyith, named for its association with the rising sun. See also Ehrevhar.
Braegda \breyg-dah\ Transport [Angelic] One of the seven disciplines within each branch of the Amatru. The Braegda specialize in transportation of combat resources, sensitive information, and non-military personnel.
Chatsiyr \kat-seer\ Grass [Chatsiyr] The singular name for a member of the small, human tribe, descended from the Shayetham, which occupies the valley between Bokhar and Ehrevhar—the residents of Bahyith.
Chatsiyram \kat-seer-am\ People of the Grass [Chatsiyr] The plural name for members of the small, human tribe, descended from the Shayetham, which occupies the valley between Bokhar and Ehrevhar—the residents of Bahyith.
Dalen a-Sorgud \dey-len ah-sohr-goot\ Valley of Sorrows [Angelic] In Eili, the site of an infamous battle between the Amatru and Marotru. In Tima, it corresponds to the narrow channel of water that extends eastward from Sahveyim.
Da-Mayim \dah-mah-yim\ Unmoving Waters [Shayeth] The large body of water west of Sedekiyr, named for its contrast to other moving waters, such as the numerous streams and rivers throughout the vast plains.
Danduel \dan-dew-el\ Unknown [Angelic] Fer-Rada of the Anduarym. Race: Anduar. Size: approximately 12 feet tall. Age: unknown. Appearance: light-brown eyes; tan skin; dark-brown hair.
Dathrah \dahth–rah\ Knowledge, Sight [Chatsiyr] Unexplainable or supernatural wisdom or ability.
Del-Szhinda \del-zhin-duh\ Place of Always [Kahyin] The world of spirits, or the sky, where the spirits are said to dwell. See also Shamayim, Shamuyim, and Eili.
Draepa \drey-pah\ Attack [Angelic] One of the seven disciplines within each branch of the Amatru. The Draepa specialize in attack operations for the purpose of gaining territory and/or defeating enemies.
Ehret \e–ret\ Earth, Land [Shayeth] Dirt or soil, or the earth where physical beings live, in contrast to Shamayim. See also Ehrut, Ehrudah, and Tima.
Ehrevhar \air-e-vahr\ Evening Mountain [Chatsiyr] The mountain to the west of Bahyith, named for its association with the setting sun. See also Bokhar.
Ehrudah \e–rew-duh\ Place of Never [Kahyin] Dirt or soil, or the earth where physical beings live, in contrast to Del-Szhinda. See also Ehret, Ehrut, and Tima.
Ehrut \e–rewt\ Earth or Land [Chatsiyr] Dirt or soil, or the earth where physical beings live, in contrast to Shamuyim. See also Ehret, Ehrudah, and Tima.
Eili \ey-i-lee\ Eternal [Angelic] The portion of the creation Spectrum that is eternal, in contrast to the portion that is temporal. See also Tima, Del-Szhinda, Shamayim, and Shamuyim.
Enoch \ee-nahk\ Dedicated [Shayeth] Husband of Zacol; father of Methushelak; prophet of the Shayetham. Race: Shayeth. Size: 5.5 feet. Age: 65 sun-cycles. Appearance: pale-green eyes; ruddy skin; black hair and beard.
Erethel \air-eth-el\ Unknown [Angelic] Fim-Rada of the Anduarym. Race: Anduar. Size: approximately 12 feet tall. Age: unknown. Appearance: reddish-brown eyes; medium-brown skin; dark-brown hair.
Evanel \e-van-el\ Unknown [Angelic] Fim-Rada of the Anduarym. Race: Anduar. Size: approximately 12 feet tall. Age: unknown. Appearance: golden eyes; light-tan skin; blonde hair.
Ezekiyel \e-ze-kee-el\ Unknown [Angelic] A master Shifter and Shaper of the Myndarym who taught others how to move beings and objects from Eili to Tima.
Faera \fey-er-ah\ Shift [Angelic] The ability of a Myndar to move its body, consciousness, or another object from one point to another along the Spectrum of creation.
Fer-Rada \fair–rah-dah\ Fourth Rule [Angelic] The fourth position of rank among the Amatru.
Fim-Rada \fim–rah-dah\ Fifth Rule [Angelic] The fifth position of rank among the Amatru.
Frysla \frees-lah\ Rescue [Angelic] One of the seven disciplines within each branch of the Amatru. The Frysla specialize in search and rescue operations within hostile territories.
Gadol Har-Marah \gah-dohl hahr-mah-rah\ Greater Mountain of My Vision [Shayeth] The taller mountain range as seen from Enoch’s vision, situated southeast of Mudena Del-Edha and Khanok. See also Murakszhug.
Gadolyim \gah-dohl-yim\ Great Waters [Shayeth] The large, connected bodies of water to the west and north of Mudena Del-Edha. See also Meyaveem, and Malakiyr.
Ganisheel \ga-ni-sheel\ Unknown [Angelic] Pri-Rada of the Anduarym.
Haragam \ha–rah-gam\ Murderers [Shayeth] A derogatory term for the Kahyin tribe.
Haragdeh \hah-rahg-duh\ Killing Fields [Shayeth] The name given by Enoch to the fields between Khanok and Malakiyr where the Speaker’s escorts were slain.
Hauta-Lara \hou-ta-lah–rah\ Speaker [Angelic] A messenger of the Amatru. Typically, a Myndar who is capable of shifting to any point along the creation Spectrum.
Himel \hi-mel\ Unknown [Angelic] Pri-Rada of the Iryllurym.
Iryllur \eer-i-lewr\ Air Force [Angelic] The singular name for a member of the air force of the Amatru.
Iryllurym \eer-i-lewr-im\ Air Forces [Angelic] The plural name for the air forces of the Amatru.
Jomjael \johm-jey-el\ Unknown [Angelic] One of the three Myndarym, whom Sariel encounters while searching for the Aytsam. Jomjael leads the freed captive women back to Senvidar. Race: Myndar. Size: approximately 10 feet tall when in angelic form. Age: unknown. Appearance: golden eyes; pale-golden skin; tan to dark-orange hair.
Kahyin \kah-yin\ Possession [Kahyin] The largest of the human tribes, descended from a man named Kahyin, of the second human generation. The Kahyin inhabit the land of Nowd.
Kai-Niquel \kahy-ni-kwel\ Unknown [Angelic] Fim-Rada of the Vidirym. Race: Vidir. Size: approximately 14 feet tall when in angelic form. Age: unknown. Appearance: black eyes; blue-green skin.
Katan Har-Marah \kah-tan hahr-mah-rah\ Lesser Mountain of My Vision [Shayeth] The shorter mountain range as seen from Enoch’s vision, situated southwest of Gadol Har-Marah.
Keruv \kair-ewv\ Unknown [Angelic] The singular name for a member of the Keruvym.
Keruvym \kair-ew-vim\ Unknown [Angelic] The plural name for the six-winged creatures, with human and animal features, surrounding the throne of the Holy One, as seen in Enoch’s visitation to the Eternal Realm.
Keskyd \kes-keed\ Center Protector [Angelic] Singular and plural name for the chest armor of the Amatru. The lightweight version is used by the Iryllurym and the heavyweight version is used by the Anduarym.
Khafar \kahf-ahr\ Dig [Chatsiyr] An arm’s-length, wooden pole with one end tapered to a spade. Used by the Chatsiyr males as both a building tool and a weapon in times of defense.
Khanok \kan-ahk\ Dedicated [Shayeth] The home city of the Kahyin tribe. See also Khelrusa.
Khelrusa \kel-rew-sah\ Dedicated [Kahyin] The home city of the Kahyin tribe. See also Khanok.
Kiyrakom \keer-ah-kohm\ Place of Meeting [Shayeth] The open-air courtyard or meeting area at the center of the Aragatsiyr.
Laeningar \ley-nin-gahr\ Valley of Healing [Angelic] In Eili, the valley where Sariel recuperates after times of war. In Tima, it corresponds to the valley where Sheyir goes to sing.
Laevidar \ley-vi-dahr\ Tree of Life [Angelic] One of the two trees at the center of Aden, which exists in both Eili and Tima and represents the Eternal Realm.
Malakiyr \mal-a-keer\ City of Angels [Shayeth] The name given by Enoch to Semjaza’s city. See also Mudena Del-Edha.
Malrah \mal-rah\ Evil One [Angelic] The Evil One. The Commander-in-Chief of the Marotru.
Marotru \mah–roh-trew\ Unfaithful [Angelic] The combined military forces of Eili who have rebelled against Saerin to follow Malrah. The unholy, demonic military.
Methushelak \me-thew-she-lak\ Man of the Dart [Shayeth] The firstborn son of Enoch and Zacol; also called Methu.
Meyaveem \me-yah-veem\ Great Waters [Kahyin] The large, connected bodies of water to the west and north of Mudena Del-Edha. See also Gadolyim and Sturvat.
Morkum \mohr-kewm\ Borderland [Angelic] In Eili, the portion of the creation Spectrum just before Tima, where that majority of form and structure has been lost.
Mudena Del-Edha \moo-dee-nuh del-ed-hah\ City of the Gods [Kahyin] Semjaza’s city. See also Malakiyr.
Murakszhug \moo-rahk-zhoog\ Mountain of Watching [Kahyin] The mountain above Khelrusa. See also Gadol Har-Marah.
Mynd \mind\ Shape, Form [Angelic] The ability of a Myndar to change its form, or the form of another being or object.
Myndar \min-dahr\ Shaper [Angelic] The singular name of a member of the Myndarym.
Myndarym \min-dahr-im\ Shapers [Angelic] The plural name of the angelic race that was entrusted with a small subset of Baerlagid, for the purpose of reshaping Tima to make it self-sustaining after its separation from the Eili.
Myndlagid \mind-lah-gid\ Song of Shaping [Angelic] One of the Songs of Creation used to alter the form of an object or being. See also Baerlagid, Navlagid, Skalagid, Tanklagid, Vinlagid, and Vislagid.
Nagah \nah-gah\ Mountains of Reaching [Shayeth] The mountain range east of Sedekiyr, named for its appearance to be reaching toward the sky.
Navlagid \nahv-lah-gid\ Song of Naming [Angelic] One of the Songs of Creation used to identify or determine the structure of an object or being. See also Baerlagid, Myndlagid, Skalagid, Tanklagid, Vinlagid, and Vislagid.
Ne-Banyim \ney-ban-yim\ Second Between Waters [Shayeth] The second narrow strip of land between two bodies of water that Enoch crosses during his journey to Nowd.
Nedaret \ned-ah-ret\ Beneath the Earth, Land [Angelic] The subterranean force of the Marotru—distorted versions of the Vidirym. They resemble squid, with multiple snake-like appendages on the lower half of their body, the ends of which are equipped with talons used to penetrate and push aside the soil.
Nephiyl \nef-eel\ Fallen [Shayeth] The singular name for the offspring of angelic-human or angelic-animal copulation.
Nephiylim \nef-eel-im\ Fallen People [Shayeth] The plural name for offspring of angelic-human or angelic-animal copulation.
Nidur \ni-dewr\ Great Turning-Away, Descent [Angelic] The period in creation’s history, preceding Omynd, when the first humans ate from Skynvidar. This act allowed death to enter into a portion of creation, causing a division from Eili, thus giving birth to Tima.
Nin-Myndar \nin-min-dahr\ Unshaper [Angelic] The singular name for a member of the Nin-Myndarym.
Nin-Myndarym \nin-min-dahr-im\ Unshapers [Angelic] The plural name for the demonic counterparts to the Myndarym, who have misused and distorted Baerlagid for the purposes of destroying Eili, the Amatru, Tima, and humans as well.
Nowd \nohd\ Wandering [Shayeth] The land settled by Kahyin and his descendants.
Nuathel \new-ah-thel\ Unknown [Angelic] Fim-Rada of the Iryllurym. Race: Iryllur. Size: approximately 10 feet tall. Age: unknown. Appearance: pale green eyes; light-tan skin; dark-brown hair.
Omynd \oh-mind\ Reshaping [Angelic] The period in creation’s history, immediately following Nidur, when the Myndarym used Baerlagid to shape Tima so that it could become self-sustaining after it began separating from Eili.
Ophan \oh-fan\ Wheel [Angelic] The singular name for a member of the Ophanym.
Ophanym \oh-fan-im\ Wheels [Angelic] The plural name for the spinning, wheel-shaped, creatures beneath the throne of the Holy One, seen during Enoch’s visitation to the Eternal Realm.
Parnudel \pahr-new-del\ Unknown [Angelic] One of Semjaza’s personal guards. Race: Iryllur. Size: approximately 10 feet tall. Age: unknown. Appearance: golden eyes; mottled-brown skin and feathers.
Pri-Rada \pree-rah-dah\ Third Rule [Angelic] The third position of rank among the Amatru.
Rada Talad \rah-dah ta-lahd\ Rule Has Spoken [Angelic] An exclamation among the Amatru, commonly used in response to an order from a superior.
Ruaka \rew-ah-kah\ Spirit [Angelic] The life-giving essence of the Holy One which sustains all created things in the Eili and Tima.
Saekra \sey-krah\ Place of Holding [Angelic] The place where spirits are held until Andomur.
Sahveyim \sah-vey-yim\ Water On All Sides [Shayeth] The section of land, narrowly connected to larger land masses on the south, east, and west, which sits in the middle of Gadolyim.
Saerin \sey-eer-in\ Holy One [Angelic] The Holy One. The First Rule or Ad-Rada of the Amatru.
Saman \sah-mahn\ Joint Operations [Angelic] The joint operations branch of the Amatru, comprised of Anduarym, Iryllurym, and Vidirym, added later as a response to enemy tactics.
Sariel \sah-ree-el\ Minister Appointed by God [Angelic] Formerly a Myndar, who became a soldier after Omynd. Race: Myndar. Size: approximately 10 feet tall when in Iryllur form, 6.5 feet tall when in human form. Age: unknown. Iryllur appearance: bright-blue eyes; light-tan skin, white feathers flecked with gold and reddish-brown. Human appearance: bright-blue eyes, light-tan skin, white shaggy hair and beard.
Sau-Rada \sou-rah-dah\ Seventh Rule [Angelic] The seventh position of rank among the Amatru.
Sedekiyr \sed-e-keer\ City of Justice, Righteousness [Shayeth] The home city of the Shayeth tribe. From a root word meaning level or flat, named for its location on the vast flatlands or plains and not as an indication of moral value.
Semjaza \sem-jah-zah\ Unknown [Angelic] Formerly a Pri-Rada of the Saman, until his invasion of Tima. Size: 13 feet tall. Age: unknown. Appearance: dark orange eyes, reddish-brown skin, black hair.
Senvidar \sen-vi-dahr\ Twisted Trees [Angelic] The city of the Myndarym, which they established after their rebellion from Semjaza. See also Aragatsiyr.
Set-Rada \set–rah-dah\ Sixth Rule [Angelic] The sixth position of rank among the Amatru.
Shalakh Akhar \shah-lahk ahk-ahr\ After Exile [Shayeth] A reference point for measurement of time; also abbreviated as SA. The first humans were immortal prior to being exiled from Aden, therefore, the passage of time was irrelevant. The practice of referring to events or objects in the past-tense only came into being when there was a noticeable difference between their past and present states. This occurred during the time of their banishment and the translated phrase after exile came into use.
Shamayim \shah-mah-yim\ Waters Above [Shayeth] The sky, or the kingdom of heaven; where spirits are said to dwell. See also Shamuyim, Del-Szhinda, and Eili.
Shamuyim \shah-mew-yim\ Waters Above [Chatsiyr] The sky, or the kingdom of heaven; where the Baynor are said to dwell. See also Shamayim, Del-Szhinda, and Eili.
Shayeth \shey-eth\ Compensation [Shayeth] The singular name for a member of the Shayetham.
Shayetham \shey-eth-em\ People of Compensation [Shayeth] The plural name for the second-largest of the human tribes, descended from a man named Shayeth, of the second human generation. The Shayetham inhabit the land between Da-Mayim and Nagah.
Sheyir \shey-eer\ Song [Chatsiyr] The youngest daughter of Yeduah. Race: Chatsiyr. Size: approximately 4.5 feet tall. Age: 19 sun-cycles. Appearance: light-brown eyes; earthen skin, black hair.
Skalagid \skah-lah-gid\ Song of Understanding [Angelic] One of the Songs of Creation, used to communicate thoughts, emotions, and ideas among multiple angels simultaneously. See also Baerlagid, Myndlagid, Navlagid, Tanklagid, Vinlagid, and Vislagid.
Skoldur \skohl-dewr\ Shield [Angelic] Singular and plural name for the heavyweight shield used by the Anduarym.
Skynvidar \skeyn-vi-dahr\ Tree of Wisdom [Angelic] One of the two trees at the center of Aden, which exists in both Eili and Tima and represents the Temporal Realm.
Smyda \smee-dah\ Build [Angelic] One of the seven disciplines within each branch of the Amatru. The Smyda specialize in the design of weaponry and armor and construction of fortifications.
Straeka \strey-kuh\ Stretch [Angelic] The spectrum of creation. In the beginning, all created objects and beings existed in close proximity in one eternal world. After the rebellion of Malrah, he and the Marotru were cast out of the presence of Saerin. The violence of this judgment stretched creation into a continuum of existence. On the opposite end from Saerin, the stretching was more pronounced, causing a separation of environmental qualities. What resulted was a realm that lacked enduring light and sound—which would later become Tima—followed by a realm that lacked form and structure—which would later become Morkum.
Sturvat \stewr-vaht\ Great Waters [Angelic] The large, connected bodies of water to the west and north of Mudena Del-Edha. See also Gadolyim and Meyaveem.
Svvard \svahrd\ Unknown [Angelic] The singular and plural word for an experimental weapon being developed by the Amatru. Similar to a vandrekt, it features a shorter handle and longer blade. It functions as a stabbing or swinging weapon in close-quarters combat.
Tamael \tah-mey-el\ Unknown [Angelic] The leader of the three Myndarym whom Sariel encounters while looking for the Aytsam. Race: Myndar. Size: approximately 10 feet tall when in angelic form. Age: unknown. Appearance: golden eyes; pale-golden skin; tan to dark-orange hair.
Tanklagid \tahnk-lah-gid\ Song of Idea [Angelic] One of the Songs of Creation, used to steer a being’s thoughts toward a conclusion that will reveal a truth which Saerin wishes to communicate. See also Baerlagid, Myndlagid, Navlagid, Skalagid, Vinlagid, and Vislagid.
Tarsaeel \tahr-sey-el\ Unknown [Angelic] Sariel’s former friend in Viytur. Formerly a Myndar who became a soldier after Omynd. Race: Myndar. Size: approximately 10 feet tall when in Iryllur form. Age: unknown. Iryllur appearance: golden eyes; mottled brown, red, and tan skin and feathers; chestnut hair.
Tehrah \te-rah\ Dark Knowledge, Dark Sight [Chatisyr] Evil thoughts or actions.
Tima \tee-mah\ Temporal [Angelic] The portion of the creation Spectrum that separated from Eili and became temporal, in contrast to the portion that remains eternal. See also Ehret, Ehrut, and Ehrudah.
Vaeka \vey-kuh\ Search [Angelic] One of the seven disciplines within each branch of the Amatru. The Vaeka specialize in surveillance & reconnaissance.
Vaepkir \veyp-keer\ Arm Blade [Angelic] The singular and plural word for the arm-blade weaponry used by the Iryllurym. When held in the standard position, it functions as a ramming weapon during air-based attacks. When held in a reverse position, it functions as a stabbing weapon during ground-based, or hand-to-hand combat.
Vandrekt \vahn-drekt\ Air Spear [Angelic] The singular and plural word for the short spears used by the Anduarym. Each vandrekt is fitted with a 12 inch, double bladed tip. It functions as a stabbing weapon in close-quarters combat, or a swinging or casting weapon on the open battlefield—though casting is typically a last resort.
Vanspyd \vahn-speed\ Water Spear [Angelic] The singular and plural word for the long spears used by the Vidirym. Each vanspyd is fitted with three short, double-bladed, staggered tips on the front end and two at the rear. It functions as a stabbing weapon in close-quarters combat.
Vidir \vi-deer\ Sea Force [Angelic] The singular name for a member of the sea force of the Amatru.
Vidirym \vi-deer-im\ Sea Forces [Angelic] The plural name for members of the sea forces of the Amatru.
Vinlagid \vin-lah-gid\ Song of Force [Angelic] One of the Songs of Creation, used to modify dense materials after they’ve become unresponsive to shaping. See also Baerlagid, Myndlagid, Navlagid, Skalagid, Tanklagid, and Vislagid.
Vislagid \vis-lah-gid\ Song of Withering [Demonic] A distorted version of one of the Songs of Creation, used by the Nin-Myndarym to corrode or deteriorate an object or being. See also Baerlagid, Myndlagid, Navlagid, Skalagid, Tanklagid, and Vinlagid.
Viytur \vee-tewr\ Wisdom [Angelic] One of the seven disciplines within each branch of the Amatru. The Viytur is a cross-branch force, specializing in the gathering and analysis of information and controlled implementation of its conclusions.
Vorda \vewr-dah\ Defense [Angelic] One of the seven disciplines within each branch of the Amatru. The Vorda specialize in defense operations for the purpose of holding territory or protecting personnel or resources.
Yeduah \ye-dew-uh\ Unknown [Chatsiyr] The elder of the Chatsiyr tribe and father of Sheyir. Race: Chatsiyr. Size: approximately 5 feet tall. Age: 312 sun-cycles. Appearance: dark-brown eyes; earthen skin, black hair.
Zacol \zah-kohl\ Strong Voice [Shayeth] The wife of Enoch and mother of Methushelak. Size: 5 feet tall. Age: 41 sun-cycles. Appearance: dark-brown eyes; ruddy skin; black hair.