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, includingCommon, Noble, Prestigious, Fabled, Heroic, Legendary,andMythic.

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:

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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List of Gifts:

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