MANIFESTATION
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 \proh-nuhn-see-ey-shuhn\ 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] rojo (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 crossed during his first journey.
Adam \ah-dahm\ Man [Shayeth] The first human, created rather than born. Husband of Eve. Father of Kahyin, Hevel, Shayeth, and Yahsad. See Genesis 2:19.
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. See Genesis 2:8.
Amatru \ah-mah-trew\ Faithful [Angelic] The combined military forces of the Eternal Realm who have remained faithful to the Holy One. The 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 unique disciplines: Draepa, Vorda, Braegda, Vaeka, Frysla, Viytur, and Smyda.
Aifett \ey-fet\ Sea Girl [Angelic, Kahyin] Hyrren’s Vidiyl sister (non-biological).
Aleydam \al-eyd-em\ People Above The Mist [Shayeth] The mountain tribe that accepted Sariel and Sheyir into their village after the war against Semjaza.
Aleydiyr \al-eyd-eer\ City Above The Mist [Shayeth] The city of the Aleydam.
Anah \ah-nah\ Humbled [Shayeth] The city of Keynan, firstborn son of Enowsh, so named because he went out to possess the earth and was humbled by many hardships.
Ananel \a-nah-nel\ Unknown [Angelic] The first angel to befriend Enoch, whom he encountered after the Kahyin took the prophet captive. Race: Myndar (in the form of a wolf). Appearance: golden eyes; pale-gray to dark-gray fur. See The Book of Enoch 6:8.
Anduar \an-dew-ahr\ Land Force [Angelic] The singular name for a member of the land force of the Amatru. Angel of the land.
Anduarym \an-dew-ahr im\ Land Forces [Angelic] The plural name for members of the land force of the Amatru. Angels of the land.
Aniyl \an-eel\ Fallen of Land [Angelic, Kahyin] Singular name for a Nephiyl of Anduar and human origin.
Aniylim\an-eel-im\ Fallen People of Land [Angelic, Kahyin] Plural name for Nephiylim of Anduar and human origins.
Aragatsiyr \ah–rah-gaht-seer\ Woven Trees [Shayeth] The name that Enoch gave to the city of the Myndarym, which they established after their rebellion from Semjaza. See also Senvidar.
Ariyl \ahr–eel\ Fallen Raptor [Angelic, Kahyin] Singular name for a Nephiyl of Myndar and raptor origin.
Ariylim \ahr–eel-im\ Fallen Raptors [Angelic, Kahyin] Plural name for Nephiylim of Myndar and raptor origins.
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 attacked the Chatsiyram and took Sheyir prisoner.
Azab \ah-zahb\ Leave, Forsake [Shayeth] The city of Mahalal-el, so named because he wished to escape the struggles of his father.
Azael \a-zey-el\ Unknown [Angelic] Former Fim-Rada of Semjaza’s Iryllurym and one of Semjaza’s personal guards. King of Khelrusa. Race: Iryllur. Size: approximately 11 feet tall. Appearance: red eyes; charcoal-gray skin; sleek, black feathers. See The Book of Enoch 6:8.
Baerlagid \bey-air-lah-gid\ Songs of Creation [Angelic] The comprehensive, musical language used by the Holy One to bring all things into existence out of nothing. A small subset of Baerlagid was taught to the Myndarym for the purpose of reshaping the Temporal Realm to make it self-sustaining after its separation from the Eternal Realm.
Bahyith \bah-yith\ House, Dwelling [Chatsiyr] The village of the Chatsiyram, situated between the mountains of Bokhar and Ehrevhar.
Benahn \be-nahn\ Unknown [Shayeth] A citizen of Sedekiyr.
Bilaj \bi-lahzh\ Unknown [Shayeth] Young man who lives in Sedekiyr, engaged to Tullah
Chatsiyr \kat-seer\ Grass [Chatsiyr] The singular name for a member of the small human tribe, descended from the Shayetham, which used to occupy the valley between Bokhar and Ehrevhar. The people of Sheyir. The residents of Bahyith.
Chatsiyram \kat-seer-am\ People of the Grass [Chatsiyr] The plural name for the members of the small human tribe, descended from the Shayetham, which used to occupy the valley between Bokhar and Ehrevhar. The people of Sheyir. The residents of Bahyith.
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.
Danush \da-noosh\ Unknown [Shayeth] A citizen of Sedekiyr.
Eili \ey-i-lee\ Eternal [Angelic] The Eternal Realm. The portion of the creation spectrum that is eternal, in contrast to the portion that is temporal.
El-Betakh \el-be-tahk\ God’s Safety, God’s Protection [Shayeth] The city of Enoch, so named because the Holy One showed Enoch where his people would be safe from destruction.
Enoch \ee-nahk\ Dedicated [Shayeth] Husband of Zacol. Father of Methushelak. Prophet of the Shayetham. Appearance: pale-green eyes; ruddy skin; black hair and beard. See Genesis 5:18.
Enowsh \ee-nohsh\ Men [Shayeth] Son of Shayeth. Father of Keynan. See Genesis 4:26.
Eve \eev\ Living [Shayeth] The first human female, formed rather than born. See Genesis 3:20.
Ezekiyel \e-ze-kee-el\ Unknown [Angelic] A master Shifter and Shaper of the Myndarym who taught others how to move beings from the Eternal Realm to the Temporal Realm. See The Book of Enoch 6:7.
Fyarikel \fyahr-i-kel\ Far Cry, Far Call [Angelic] Messenger of the Myndar Council. Race: Myndar (in the form of a falcon). Appearance: dark brown plumage with golden eyes. Size: Approximately 10 feet tall.
Galah \gah-lah\ Exile [Shayeth] The city of Adam, so named because the earth outside of Aden was the place of his exile.
Hevel \he-vel\ Breath [Shayeth] The secondborn son of Adam, murdered by his older brother, Kahyin. See Genesis 4:2.
Hyrren \heer-en\ Eyes of Fire [Angelic, Kahyin] Firstborn son of Semjaza and the oldest Nephiyl. Race: Aniyl. Size: 15 feet tall at the time of the battle in Mudena Del-Edha, 21 feet tall during the battle in Sedekiyr.
Imikal \i-mi-kahl\ Silent Cry, Silent Call [Angelic, Kahyin] Hyrren’s younger Aniyl brother who lived with him in Mudena Del-Edha. Second oldest of Hyrren’s biological siblings.
Iriyl \eer–eel\ Fallen of the Sky [Angelic, Kahyin] Singular name for a Nephiyl of Iryllur and human origin.
Iriylim \eer–eel-im\ Fallen People of the Sky [Angelic, Kahyin] Plural name for Nephiylim of Iryllur and human origins.
Iryllur \eer-i-lewr\ Air Force [Angelic] The singular name for a member of the air force of the Amatru. Angel of the sky.
Iryllurym \eer-i-lewr-im\ Air Forces [Angelic] The plural name for the air forces of the Amatru. Angels of the sky.
Jomjael \johm-jey-el\ Unknown [Angelic] One of the three Myndarym whom Sariel encountered while searching for the Aytsam. Jomjael led the freed captive women back to Senvidar. Race: Myndar (in the form of a tiger). Appearance: golden eyes; tan to dark-orange fur. See The Book of Enoch 6:8.
Jurishel \joor-i-shel\ Unknown [Shayeth] Wife of Methu. Mother of Lemek.
Kahyin \kah-yin\ Possession [Kahyin] The firstborn son of Adam, who killed his younger brother Hevel. Also, the singular and plural for the largest human tribe, descended from Kahyin. See Genesis 4:1.
Keruv \kair-ewv\ Unknown [Angelic] The singular name for a member of the Keruvym. See Exodus 25:19.
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. See Exodus 25:19.
Keynan \key-nahn\ Possession [Shayeth] Son of Enowsh. Father of Mahalal-el. See Genesis 5:9.
Khanok \kan-ahk\ Dedicated [Shayeth] The home city of the Kahyin tribe. See also Khelrusa. See Genesis 4:17.
Khelrusa \kel-rew-sah\ Dedicated [Kahyin] The home city of the Kahyin tribe. See also Khanok.
Kiyrakom \keer-ah-kohm\ Place of Meeting [Shayeth] Formerly, the open-air courtyard or meeting area at the center of the Senvidar (Aragatsiyr). Later, the place of meeting was moved to the peak of the mountain on the eastern border of Senvidar.
Kjotiyl \kyoht-eel\ Fallen Cat [Angelic, Kahyin] The singular name for a Nephiyl of feline and human origin.
Kjotiylim \kyoht-eel-im\ Fallen Cats [Angelic, Kahyin] The plural name for Nephiylim of feline and human origins.
Kyrindem \keer-in-dem\ Quiet, Alone, Calm [Angelic] The city of Kokabiel, so named because it allowed him to be left alone to do his work.
Lemek \le-mek\ Powerful [Shayeth] The firstborn son of Methushelak and Jurishel. See Genesis 5:25.
Luhad \lew-hahd\ Tongue That Draws Blood [Kahyin] The elder of the Kahyin in Khelrusa. The tallest and strongest human in the city.
Mahalal-el \mah-hah-lahl-el\ Praise of God [Shayeth] Son of Keynan. Father of Yered. See Genesis 5:15.
Marotru \mah–roh-trew\ Unfaithful [Angelic] The combined military forces of the Eternal Realm who rebelled against the Holy One to follow the Evil One. The demonic military.
Methushelak \me-thew-she-lak\ Man of the Dart [Shayeth] The firstborn son of Enoch and Zacol. Father of Lemek. Also called Methu. See Genesis 5:21.
Mudena Del-Edha \moo-dee-nuh del-ed-hah\ City of the Gods [Kahyin] Semjaza’s city, which was shaped for him by the Myndarym.
Murakszhug \moo-rahk-zhoog\ Mountain of Watching [Kahyin] The mountain above Khelrusa.
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 the Songs of Creation for the purpose of reshaping the Temporal Realm to make it self-sustaining after its separation from the Eternal Realm.
Myniyl \min-eel\ Fallen Shaper [Angelic, Kahyin] The singular name for a Nephiyl of Myndar and human origin.
Myniylim \min-eel-im\ Fallen Shapers [Angelic, Kahyin] The plural name for Nephiylim of Myndar and human origins.
Nagah \nah-gah\ Mountains of Reaching [Shayeth] The mountain range east of Sedekiyr, named for its appearance to be reaching toward the sky.
Naganel \nah-gahn-el\ Melody of God [Angelic] A messenger of the Myndar Council. Race: Myndar (in the form of a hawk). Appearance: gray plumage with green eyes. Size: Approximately 10 feet tall.
Nakh \nahk\ Inheritance [Shayeth] The city of Shayeth, the thirdborn son of Adam, so named because he saw the earth as the inheritance of his people rather than a place of exile, like his father believed.
Nephiyl \nef-eel\ Fallen [Kahyin, Shayeth] The generic singular name for any child of angelic and human—or animal—origin. See Genesis 6:4.
Nephiylim \nef-eel-im\ Fallen People [Kahyin, Shayeth] The generic plural name for any children of angelic and human—or animal—origins. See Genesis 6:4.
Neshil \ne-shil\ Unknown [Shayeth] The secondborn son of Yered. Enoch’s younger brother.
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 the Songs of Creation for the purposes of destroying the Eternal realm and the Amatru.
Parnudel \pahr-new-del\ Unknown [Angelic] Formerly, one of Semjaza’s personal guards. Azael’s second in command. Race: Iryllur. Size: approximately 10 feet tall. Appearance: golden eyes; mottled-brown skin and feathers.
Rada \rah-dah\ Rule [Angelic] A title of respect among the Amatru, used to signify one’s superior.
Reshaping The period in creation’s history, immediately following The Great Turning Away, when the Myndarym used the Songs of Creation to shape the Temporal Realm so that it could become self-sustaining after it began separating from the Eternal Realm. Also called Omynd.
Rikoathel \ri-koh-ah-thel\ Power of God [Angelic] Formerly, one of Semjaza’s Iryllurym. Azael’s third in command. Race: Iryllur. Size: approximately 12 feet tall. Appearance: golden eyes; dark-brown skin and feathers.
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 the Great Waters north of Khelrusa.
Sariel \sah-ree-el\ Minister Appointed by God [Angelic] Formerly a Myndar, who became a soldier of the Iryllurym. Race: Myndar (in human form). Appearance: bright-blue eyes, light-tan skin, white shaggy hair and beard. See The Book of Enoch 6:8.
Sedekiyr \sed-e-keer\ City of Justice, Righteousness [Shayeth] The city of Yered, so named for its location on the level plains or flatlands, and not as an indication of morality.
Semjaza \sem-jah-zah\ Unknown [Angelic] Formerly a Pri-Rada of the Saman until his invasion of the Temporal Realm. Size: 13 feet tall. Appearance: dark orange eyes, reddish-brown skin, black hair. See The Book of Enoch 6:7.
Senvidar \sen-vi-dahr\ Twisted Trees [Angelic] The city of the Myndarym, which they established after their rebellion from Semjaza. See also Aragatsiyr.
Seydah \sey-dah\ Provision [Shayeth] The city of Enowsh, so named because the Holy One provided everything they needed through the land of their inheritance.
Shalakh Akhar \shah-lahk ahk-ahr\ After Exile [Shayeth] A reference point for measurement of time; also abbreviated SA. The first humans were immortal prior to their exile from Aden, therefore, the passage of time was irrelevant. The practice of referring to events and 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.
Shape The ability of a Myndar to alter its form or the form of another being or object.
Shayeth \shey-eth\ Compensation [Shayeth] The thirdborn son of Adam and Eve. Also, the singular name for a member of the Shayetham. See Genesis 4:25.
Shayetham \shey-eth-em\ People of Compensation [Shayeth] The plural name for the second-largest of the human tribes, descended from Shayeth. See Genesis 4:25.
Sheyir \shey-eer\ Song [Chatsiyr] The youngest daughter of Yeduah. Wife of Sariel. Race: Chatsiyr (descended from the Shayetham). Appearance: light-brown eyes; earthen skin; black hair.
Shift The ability of a Myndar to move its body, consciousness, or another object from one point to another along the spectrum of creation.
Skoldur \skohl-dewr\ Shield [Angelic] Singular and plural name for the heavyweight shield used by the Anduarym.
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.
Svvard \svahrd\ Unknown [Angelic] The singular and plural name for an experimental weapon being developed by the Smyda. Similar to a vandrekt, it features a shorter handle and longer blade. It functions as a stabbing or swinging weapon in close-quarters combat.
Tarsaeel \tahr-sey-el\ Unknown [Angelic] Sariel’s former friend in the Viytur (Amatru intelligence). Formerly a Myndar who became a soldier. Race: Myndar (in Iryllur form). Size: approximately 10 feet tall. Appearance: golden eyes; mottled brown, red, and tan skin and plumage; chestnut hair.
Tima \tee-mah\ Temporal [Angelic] The Temporal Realm. The portion of the creation Spectrum that separated from the Eternal Realm and became temporal.
Tullah \too-luh\ Unknown [Shayeth] Young woman of Sedekiyr. Engaged to Bilaj
Tuval \too-vahl\ Born of [Kahyin] The head metal worker of the Kahyin in Khelrusa.
Ulfiyl \oolf-eel\ Fallen Wolf [Angelic, Kahyin] The singular name for a Nephiyl of wolf and Myndar origin.
Ulfiylim \oolf-eel-im\ Fallen Wolves [Angelic, Kahyin] The plural name for Nephiylim of wolf and Myndar origins.
Unshape The ability of a Nin-Myndar to destroy the form of another being or object.
Vaepkir \veyp-keer\ Arm Blade [Angelic] The singular and plural name 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.
Vand-ra \vahnd-ra\ Evil [Demonic] The Nin-Myndar who was Sariel’s greatest adversary in the Eternal Realm.
Vandrekt \vahn-drekt\ Air Spear [Angelic] The singular and plural name 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.
Vengsul \veyng-sool\ Broken Wing [Angelic, Kahyin] Hyrren’s Iriyl sibling (non-biological) who grew up with him in Mudena Del-Edha. Vengsul is the eldest Iriyl.
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.
Vidiyl \vid-eel\ Fallen of the Sea [Angelic, Kahyin] The singular name for a Nephiyl of Vidir and human origin.
Vidiylim \vid-eel-im\ Fallen People of the Sea [Angelic, Kahyin] The plural name for Nephiylim of Vidir and human origins.
Vidri \vi-dree\ Feathers [Angelic, Kahyin] One of the captains of Hyrren’s Iriyl soldiers.
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.
Yahsad \yah-sahd\ Foundation [Adam] The fourthborn son of Adam and Eve, so named because he would be the foundation of their civilization after Shayeth (the thirdborn) was sent out to start his own city.
Yarut \yah-root\ Iron Hand [Angelic, Kahyin] One of Hyrren’s brothers who commands an army in the east.
Yeduah \ye-dew-uh\ Unknown [Chatsiyr] The elder of the Chatsiyr tribe. Father of Sheyir.
Yelmur \yel-mewr\ Quiet Mouth [Angelic, Kahyin] One of Hyrren’s siblings who is killed when trying to chase after Sariel.
Yered \ye-red\ Descent [Shayeth] Son of Mahalal-el. Father of Enoch. See Genesis 5:15. *NOTE: according to the biblical account, Yered (Jared) would have lived until SA 1422. Due to the context surrounding the judgment of Sedekiyr and its people, I chose to alter the time of Yered’s death by including him in the judgment.
Yllfae \il-fey\ Grace and Beauty [Angelic] Kokabiel’s eldest daughter, born of a human female of Shayeth lineage who took refuge in Senvidar.
Zahmesh \zah-mesh\ Resolute Mind [Angelic] A guard of the Myndar Council. Race: Myndar (in angelic form). Size: Approximately 10 feet tall. Appearance: Blond hair; pale skin; green eyes.
Zacol \zah-kohl\ Strong Voice [Shayeth] Wife of Enoch. Mother of Methushelak. Appearance: dark-brown eyes; ruddy skin; black hair.
Zejuad \ze-zhew-ahd\ Unknown [Shayeth] A citizen of Sedekiyr. The boy who picks on Methu.