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