Armada of Antares (31 page)

Sensil Quarter: One of the districts of Ruathytu famous for its manufactories turning silk into sensil.

Shanpo: Island of the Lesser Sharangil Archipelago.

Shara: Daughter of Melow the Supple, sister to Kardo.

shif: Contemptuous term for serving girl or slave wench.

Shining Quarter: Situated on a slight eminence inside the Walls of Kazlili in southwestern Ruathytu, occupied by wealthy horters.

Shinnar: An Och village on the island of Shanpo.

Sidraarga: In conjunction with Magoshno, subsidiary deities to Migshaanu of Migladrin, although the connection is unclear.

Singing Forests, The: Kovnate province south of the Mountains of the North in Vallia, rich in valuable timber.

Sinkie: Charming wife to O. Fellin Coper.

Skull Bay: Sickle-shaped bay on north coast of Havilfar.

slursh: A rich form of porridge, superb with red honey.

Smerdislad: The fortress city of the Kov of Faol.

Sogandar the Upright and the Sylvie:
A drinking song of Kregen which always causes great merriment among the swods by reason of the refrain which goes: “No idea at all, at all, no idea at all.”

Song of Tyr Nath, The:
A marching song derived from the myth cycle,
The Quest of Tyr Nath.

Sorah: A prosperous island of The Shrouded Sea, headquarters of the slave trade carried on by the Katakis in that area.

South Lohvian Sea: Sea between Loh and Havilfar.

stavrer: The size of a wolf with a fierce wolf-head, eight legs and stumpy tail, variously marked and colored, a loyal watchdog.

Stikitche: Assassin.

Street of Sweetmeats: Street of the sacred quarter in Ruathytu off which is the alley containing the tavern
Tempting Forgetfulness.

Street of Threads: Street of tailors in the sacred quarter of Ruathytu opening off the Kyro of the Vadvars.

Stuvan: A middling quality wine.

Sultant, Nalgre, Vad of Kavinstok: An unpleasant noble of Vallia who led the aborted deputation to Hyrklana and gave Prescot trouble.

Sumbakir: A provincial town of south-central Hamal where Prescot worked as a carpenter in the voller yards. (FLA)

swod: A private soldier, a ranker, one of the PBI (Poor Bloody Infantry).

Swords, Bridge of: Connects the soldiers’ quarters north of the Havilthytus with the sacred quarter of Ruathytu.

T

Tarnish: Nation to the south of the Tarnish Channel.

Tarnish Channel: Large bay and inlet of the Ocean of Doubt in southwest Havilfar.

tamiyan: Tree with bright yellow blossom.

tan: A Ddjang’s house or clan indicated by middle tan name.

Tancrophor: Country famous and infamous for its pearl fisheries in The Shrouded Sea.

“Tchik”: Command given to a fluttrell that turns the big bird into a savage killer.

Thafey, Chido ham: Good-natured idler of Ruathytu’s sacred quarter. Holds a courtesy rank of Amak and will become Vad on his father’s death. Friend of Rees and Prescot.

thoth: South.

Thraxter and Voller, The:
Comfortable inn in the Horters Quarter of Ruathytu where Prescot first stayed in the city.

Thyllis: Queen of Hamal. Seductive, vicious, violent, evil. Crowned empress during enormous celebrations in which Prescot played a part.

Thyllis the Munificent: A goddess in an ancient myth whose story was much favored by Queen Thyllis.

Tilly: Golden-furred Fristle fifi rescued with Prescot from Arena of Huringa and now part of the household of Esser Rarioch.

toc: copper coin worth one sixth of an ob. In Hamal the slang name is Havvey — a bitter and mocking reference to Havil the Green.

Tolfeyr, Nath: Bladesman of Ruathytu who befriended Prescot.

Tomor Peak, Battle of: Fought in Tomboram in Pandahem when Prescot and the small army of Vallia and Valka with Djang aerial cavalry defeated the Hamalian flank force of the army of the north. (AMA)

tralk: Six-legged risslaca with wide horny crushing mouth and two enormous armored pincers. Size of a horse and varicolored.

Trechinolc: A cactus. A constituent of the drug Memphees.

Tridents, Kyro of the: The imposing paved square surrounded by colonnaded shops standing at the foot of the descent from Esser Rarioch.

Triple Tails of Targ the Untouchable, By the: A Kataki oath.

Triumph of the Gods. The:
Song cycle celebrating local legend of Djanduin.

Tryfant: A diff not much larger than an Och, foppish, well led will put in a wild enough charge; but disastrous in retreat. Prescot says he has no great feelings for them one way or the other.

tsu-tsu: Tree giving a nourishing nut favored by Mirvols.

Tulema: Dancing girl from a dopa den rescued by Prescot from Manhounds of Faol. (MHA)

Turko the Shield: A Khamorro, a high kham, escaped with Prescot from Manhounds and aided him in Mungul Sidrath. Has a mocking way with him. Goes always at Prescot’s side in battle carrying his huge shield. A good comrade.

Tyr Korgan and the Mermaid:
A rollicking song of Kregen.

U

Ulverswan, Nath: Kov of Singing Forests in Vallia. In opposition to Prescot in his schemes to aid Pandaheem against Hamal. (AMA)

Under a Certain Moon: Once upon a time.

Unglue your wings: Havilfarese expression for hurry up and get started.

Urigal: Dusty little town in the Kovnate of Waarom in Hamal.

urn: North.

Uttar Djombey: A large island off the west coast of Djanduin, south of Hyr Khor. Kytun Kholin Dom is the Kov.

V

Vakkansmot: A town of Valka.

Valinur: A ruggedly beautiful area of northern Valka.

valkavol: Small red and white bird of Valka, harmless unless attacked. Then becomes frighteningly ferocious. Symbol used atop Valkan standard poles.

vaol-paol: The Great Circle of Universal Existence. In voller production of silver boxes, the vaol boxes contain the mix of minerals, and the paol boxes contain the cayferm.

Vela:
Prescot’s sailing flier in the Battle of Jholaix. (AMA)

verss: Finest white linen.

Volgendrin of the Bridge: Flying island of west Hamal. Volgendrin often shortened to vo’drin. (AMA)

Vorgar’s Drinnik: Wide parade ground, the Mars Field of Valkanium.

Vyborg: A Kovnate province of Vallia.

W

Warrior Gods of Djanduin: Victorious martial array of the pantheon of Djanduin.

waso: Five.

Wazur: King of Ogra-gemush.

“Wenda!”: Let’s go!

Werl-am-Nardith: A minor religion of Havilfar.

weyver: A long and wide voller, shallow and without a deck, with a small control cabin amidships. Used as barge. Called Quoffas of the Sky.

Wil of the Bellows: A young Djang armorer working with Prescot.

Wolfgang: A Savapim, from Germany, working for the Savanti and encountered by Prescot in Ruathytu. (AMA)

X

Xanachang: The paradise of the mythology of Xuntal.

Xarmon: Prescot’s groom at the Battle of Tomor Peak. (AMA)

Xilicia: An ancient kingdom bordering The Shrouded Sea. One of the countries manufacturing the superior mesh link mail.

Xurrhuk of the Curved Sword: A deity of Xuntal.

Y

Yanthur: Rough country of Havilfar between Gorgrendrin and Migla.

Yasi, Rosil, Strom of Morcray: A Kataki and a Chuktar in the army of Hamal, tool of Vad Garnath’s, slave-master, bitter foe to Prescot.

Yellow Unction: A mellow wine of Kregen.

yrium: A word of profound and complex meaning: force, power conveyed by office or strength of character or given to a person in a way that curses or blesses him with undisputed power over his fellows.

Yuccamot: A sleek, otter-like diff with broad flattened tail. Live in villages along the Risshamal Keys, fishing, friendly, and proud of their webbed feet. Welcomed Prescot when shipwrecked.

Yurncra the Mischievous: A Minor spirit of deviltry in many of the pantheons of Kregen.

Z

Zamra: Island off the east coast of Vallia. Prescot is Kov.

zan: Ten.

Zhantil and Sword, The: A brightly glittering constellation of Kregen.

zhyan: A very large very fine saddle bird of Havilfar. Pure white with scarlet beak and claws, with four wings. Most highly prized. Prescot says one zhyan in money terms is worth ten first-quality fluttrells. Their only drawback is their short temper.

Zodjuin: A Warrior God of Djanduin, perhaps the most favored by fighting men, who bellow, for example: “By Zodjuin of the Stormclouds!” or “By Zodjuin of the Silver Stux!”

Alan Burt Akers is a pen name of the prolific British author Kenneth Bulmer. Bulmer has published over 160 novels and countless short stories, predominantly science fiction.

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The Delian Cycle:

Transit to Scorpio
The Suns of Scorpio
Warrior of Scorpio
Swordships of Scorpio
Prince of Scorpio

The Havilfar Cycle:

Manhounds of Antares
Arena of Antares
Fliers of Antares
Bladesman of Antares
Avenger of Antares
Armada of Antares

The Krozair Cycle:

The Tides of Kregen
Renegade of Kregen
Krozair of Kregen

[1]
Jen:
the usual word for
lord
in Vallia.

[2]
Nikvove.
The word
nik,
when used as a prefix seems to mean
half.
When used as a suffix it carries a more general meaning of
small
or
diminutive.
I believe this to be a correct interpretation of Prescot’s use of the word. As for Planath Pe-Na, the Pachak, and the affair of the Burned Man at Twin Forks, this is lost. [A.B.A.]

[3]
See
Avenger of Antares,
Dray Prescot #10.

[4]
See
Bladesman of Antares,
Dray Prescot #9.

[5]
See
Fliers of Antares,
Dray Prescot #8.

[6]
Wenda:
Let’s go. Hurry.

Copyright © 1976, Kenneth Bulmer

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First published by Daw Books, Inc. in 1976.

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