Foreigner (36 page)
Authors: Robert J Sawyer
Arj’toolar
: a province in northwest Land, home of Sal-Afsan, known for orange-and-blue-striped shovelmouths and the contemplatives of its holy land. Provincial color: white. [1]
: a province in northwest Land, home of Sal-Afsan, known for orange-and-blue-striped shovelmouths and the contemplatives of its holy land. Provincial color: white. [1]
ark-makers
: Quintaglio term for the Jijaki. [3]
: Quintaglio term for the Jijaki. [3]
arks
: hydrogen ramjet starships used by the Jijaki to transport plants and animals from Earth to the thirty-one destination worlds; the final ark, the
Ditikali-ot
, crashed into the Quintaglio moon. [2]
: hydrogen ramjet starships used by the Jijaki to transport plants and animals from Earth to the thirty-one destination worlds; the final ark, the
Ditikali-ot
, crashed into the Quintaglio moon. [2]
armorback
: ankylosaur; herbivorous armored dinosaur. [1]
: ankylosaur; herbivorous armored dinosaur. [1]
artifact, alien
: a Jijaki handheld computer found by Kee-Toroca at the Bookmark layer in 7126. [2]
: a Jijaki handheld computer found by Kee-Toroca at the Bookmark layer in 7126. [2]
aug-ta-rot
: Quintaglio term for “demon,” literally meaning one who can tell lies in the light of day. This term was applied to the followers of the original five hunters who refused to accept Larsk’s view of the world; the borders of the Tapestries of the Prophet show
aug-ta-rot
beings. [1]
: Quintaglio term for “demon,” literally meaning one who can tell lies in the light of day. This term was applied to the followers of the original five hunters who refused to accept Larsk’s view of the world; the borders of the Tapestries of the Prophet show
aug-ta-rot
beings. [1]
Avenue of Traders
: one of Capital City’s widest thoroughfares. [2]
: one of Capital City’s widest thoroughfares. [2]
Baban (Ho-Baban)
: a Lubalite songwriter, best known for “The Ballad of the Ten,” which tells the story of Lubal’s original Pack. [1]
: a Lubalite songwriter, best known for “The Ballad of the Ten,” which tells the story of Lubal’s original Pack. [1]
Babnol (Wab-Babnol)
: (7110– ) a female Quintaglio from Pack Vando in Arj’toolar province who joined the Geological Survey of Land in 7126. She retained her birthing horn into adulthood. [2]
: (7110– ) a female Quintaglio from Pack Vando in Arj’toolar province who joined the Geological Survey of Land in 7126. She retained her birthing horn into adulthood. [2]
banded swift
: a species of wingfinger with white fur and pale orange stripes. [3]
: a species of wingfinger with white fur and pale orange stripes. [3]
Bay of Three Forests
: a small bay in Jam’toolar at the westernmost tip of Land; the
Dasheter
landed here after its first circumnavigation of the world. [1]
: a small bay in Jam’toolar at the westernmost tip of Land; the
Dasheter
landed here after its first circumnavigation of the world. [1]
beat (or heartbeat)
: the shortest standard unit of time, equal to about 0.42 Earth seconds; this unit was eventually standardized by the Arbiter of the Sequence at 1/100,000 of a Quintaglio day. [1]
: the shortest standard unit of time, equal to about 0.42 Earth seconds; this unit was eventually standardized by the Arbiter of the Sequence at 1/100,000 of a Quintaglio day. [1]
Belbar
: one of the five original hunters, symbolized by the color blue. [1]
: one of the five original hunters, symbolized by the color blue. [1]
Belbar, Cape of
: a storm-ravaged cape in Edz’toolar whose tip is the southernmost point in mainland Land. [1]
: a storm-ravaged cape in Edz’toolar whose tip is the southernmost point in mainland Land. [1]
Belbar, Song of
: a song about one of the original five hunters; one of its verses says, “If beasts confront you, slay them. If the elements conspire against you, overcome. And if God should call you to heaven before you return, then heaven will be the richer for it, and those you leave behind will honor you and mourn your passing.” [3]
: a song about one of the original five hunters; one of its verses says, “If beasts confront you, slay them. If the elements conspire against you, overcome. And if God should call you to heaven before you return, then heaven will be the richer for it, and those you leave behind will honor you and mourn your passing.” [3]
Belkom, Plaza of
: a public square in Capital City. [2]
: a public square in Capital City. [2]
Big One, The
: second of the Face of God’s fourteen moons, orange in color. [1]
: second of the Face of God’s fourteen moons, orange in color. [1]
Biltog (Mar-Biltog)
: the
Dasheter’
s longest serving mate; a short-tempered male frequently stationed in the lookout bucket, given to telling endless stories about the old days. [1]
: the
Dasheter’
s longest serving mate; a short-tempered male frequently stationed in the lookout bucket, given to telling endless stories about the old days. [1]
birds
: extinct flying creatures, known only from fossils and specimens found aboard the crashed Jijaki ark. [2]
: extinct flying creatures, known only from fossils and specimens found aboard the crashed Jijaki ark. [2]
birthing horn
: located on the upper surface of the muzzle, this fluted cone is the only one of the facial horns normally associated with tyrannosaurs that Quintaglios still develop. A birthing horn is usually lost about thirty days after hatching. [1]
: located on the upper surface of the muzzle, this fluted cone is the only one of the facial horns normally associated with tyrannosaurs that Quintaglios still develop. A birthing horn is usually lost about thirty days after hatching. [1]
blackdeath
: tyrannosaur; the largest carnivorous dinosaur. [2]
: tyrannosaur; the largest carnivorous dinosaur. [2]
blackpowder
: explosive, used for clearing rocks. [2]
: explosive, used for clearing rocks. [2]
Bleen (Det-Bleen)
: the
Dasheter’
s bombastic male priest. [1]
: the
Dasheter’
s bombastic male priest. [1]
bloodpriest
:
halpataars
, a special priest, always male, who devours seven out of every eight hatchlings in each clutch; sometimes referred to as “a disciple of Mekt,” the first bloodpriest. [1]
:
halpataars
, a special priest, always male, who devours seven out of every eight hatchlings in each clutch; sometimes referred to as “a disciple of Mekt,” the first bloodpriest. [1]
Bogkash (Del-Bogkash)
: male who succeeded Det-Yenalb as Master of the Faith; fired by Dy-Dybo in 7128. [2]
: male who succeeded Det-Yenalb as Master of the Faith; fired by Dy-Dybo in 7128. [2]
Boodskar
: a volcanic island, westernmost member of the archipelago to the west of Land. [1]
: a volcanic island, westernmost member of the archipelago to the west of Land. [1]
Bookmark layer
: in a coastal cliff face on the eastern shore of southern Fra’toolar province, nine-tenths of the way up to the top of the cliff, this chalk seam marks the oldest fossils ever found, and was taken by some to indicate the point of divine creation. [2]
: in a coastal cliff face on the eastern shore of southern Fra’toolar province, nine-tenths of the way up to the top of the cliff, this chalk seam marks the oldest fossils ever found, and was taken by some to indicate the point of divine creation. [2]
Book of Rites
: a standard Lubalite religious text, banned by Larsk. [1]
: a standard Lubalite religious text, banned by Larsk. [1]
Brampto
: a Pack in Arj’toolar; Bor-Vanbelk, inventor of the small-seer, comes from there. [3]
: a Pack in Arj’toolar; Bor-Vanbelk, inventor of the small-seer, comes from there. [3]
Bripel
: the sixth planet of the Quintaglio sun; a ringed gas giant with sixteen moons. [1]
: the sixth planet of the Quintaglio sun; a ringed gas giant with sixteen moons. [1]
Cadool (Pal-Cadool)
: A lanky, illiterate male butcher at the imperial palace who becomes Sal-Afsan’s personal assistant. A Lubalite. Cadool means “hunter of runningbeasts,” but Wab-Novato calls him “Cadly,” meaning “long of leg.” [1]
: A lanky, illiterate male butcher at the imperial palace who becomes Sal-Afsan’s personal assistant. A Lubalite. Cadool means “hunter of runningbeasts,” but Wab-Novato calls him “Cadly,” meaning “long of leg.” [1]
Cafeed
: apprentice bloodpriest under Mek-Lastoon in Pack Tablo in Edz’toolar. [2]
: apprentice bloodpriest under Mek-Lastoon in Pack Tablo in Edz’toolar. [2]
calthat’ch
: Quintaglio word for “fraud.” [1]
: Quintaglio word for “fraud.” [1]
Capital City
: the city built on the site of Larsk’s landfall after returning from discovering the Face of God. The largest and most populous city in all of Land. [1]
: the city built on the site of Larsk’s landfall after returning from discovering the Face of God. The largest and most populous city in all of Land. [1]
Capital province
: the easternmost province in Land. Population: 7,000. Provincial color: red. The Emperor is ex officio governor of this province. [1]
: the easternmost province in Land. Population: 7,000. Provincial color: red. The Emperor is ex officio governor of this province. [1]
Carno
: Sal-Afsan’s home Pack, in Arj’toolar province; Carno roams along the northern shore of the Kreeb River. At the time Afsan left, its governor was Len-Haktood. [1]
: Sal-Afsan’s home Pack, in Arj’toolar province; Carno roams along the northern shore of the Kreeb River. At the time Afsan left, its governor was Len-Haktood. [1]
Carpel
: the innermost planet of the Quintaglio sun, a small and rocky world with no moons. [1]
: the innermost planet of the Quintaglio sun, a small and rocky world with no moons. [1]
Cartark (Bon-Cartark)
: a member of Pack Tablo in Edz’toolar. [2]
: a member of Pack Tablo in Edz’toolar. [2]
cartouche
: personal identifying mark; an oval shape containing symbols or glyphs. [1]
: personal identifying mark; an oval shape containing symbols or glyphs. [1]
ca-tart
: Quintaglio word for “toys.” [1]
: Quintaglio word for “toys.” [1]
Catekt (Tol-Catekt)
: a past leader of the imperial hunt, [1]
: a past leader of the imperial hunt, [1]
census bureau
: official repository of records, located in Capital City. [3]
: official repository of records, located in Capital City. [3]
centiday
: a unit of time equal to one one-hundredth of a Quintaglio day; about seven minutes. [2]
: a unit of time equal to one one-hundredth of a Quintaglio day; about seven minutes. [2]
centipace
: a unit of linear measure equal to one one-hundredth of a pace; about one centimeter. [2]
: a unit of linear measure equal to one one-hundredth of a pace; about one centimeter. [2]
central square
: a large open area in Capital City where Larsk had made many speeches. Afsan was blinded there, and the battle between the Lubalites and the palace loyal took place there in 7110. The arches of Dasan and the First Emperor were located there, as was Pador’s famous marble statute of Larsk, but all were destroyed in the great landquake of 7110.
: a large open area in Capital City where Larsk had made many speeches. Afsan was blinded there, and the battle between the Lubalites and the palace loyal took place there in 7110. The arches of Dasan and the First Emperor were located there, as was Pador’s famous marble statute of Larsk, but all were destroyed in the great landquake of 7110.
Ch’mar volcanoes
: a range of active volcanoes to the west of Capital City. [1]
: a range of active volcanoes to the west of Capital City. [1]
Chu’toolar
: a large province in north-central Land, known for its glassworks and resort beaches. Provincial color: light green. [1]
: a large province in north-central Land, known for its glassworks and resort beaches. Provincial color: light green. [1]
coiled mollusk
: ammonoid; a chambered, shelled cephalopod. [1]
: ammonoid; a chambered, shelled cephalopod. [1]
Colboom
: (7112– ) a male member of Capital Pack, creche-mate of Bos-Karshirl. [3]
: (7112– ) a male member of Capital Pack, creche-mate of Bos-Karshirl. [3]
creche
: communal nursery. [1]
: communal nursery. [1]
creche, imperial
: the nursery for members of The Family. Eggshells of past Emperors are on display there. [1]
: the nursery for members of The Family. Eggshells of past Emperors are on display there. [1]
creche master/mother
: terms used for Quintaglios who work in the communal nurseries. [1]
: terms used for Quintaglios who work in the communal nurseries. [1]
creche-mates
: individual surviving members of each clutch of eggs laid in the same hatching period. Quintaglios are closer to their creche-mates than to anyone else, hence the saying “creche-mates are as one.” [1]
: individual surviving members of each clutch of eggs laid in the same hatching period. Quintaglios are closer to their creche-mates than to anyone else, hence the saying “creche-mates are as one.” [1]
Crucible
: the planet Sol III (Earth), the only known world in the universe on which life arose naturally. [2]
: the planet Sol III (Earth), the only known world in the universe on which life arose naturally. [2]
culling
: the sacrament performed by bloodpriests, swallowing seven of every eight hatchlings. [1]
: the sacrament performed by bloodpriests, swallowing seven of every eight hatchlings. [1]
Dabo (Gar-Dabo)
: an ancient female maritime explorer. [1]
: an ancient female maritime explorer. [1]
dagamant
: territorial bloodlust. [1]
: territorial bloodlust. [1]
Dagtool
: apprentice to imperial bloodpriest Mek-Maliden. [2]
: apprentice to imperial bloodpriest Mek-Maliden. [2]
Daldar
: a creche-mate of Wab-Novato. [3]
: a creche-mate of Wab-Novato. [3]
Dancer
: one of the Face of God’s fourteen moons. [2]
: one of the Face of God’s fourteen moons. [2]
Dancing the Night Away
: an astronomy book about the moons by Tak-Saleed. [1]
: an astronomy book about the moons by Tak-Saleed. [1]
Dandor
: a creche-mate of Sal-Afsan. [3]
: a creche-mate of Sal-Afsan. [3]
Dargo
: one of the five original male mates; the first healer. The sixth tenth of the kiloday is named after him. [2]
: one of the five original male mates; the first healer. The sixth tenth of the kiloday is named after him. [2]
Dasan
: an ancient land surveyor, famed for her ability to resolve territorial disputes without bloodshed; author of the
Hahat Golarda
. There was an arch in her honor in the central square of Capital City. [1]
: an ancient land surveyor, famed for her ability to resolve territorial disputes without bloodshed; author of the
Hahat Golarda
. There was an arch in her honor in the central square of Capital City. [1]
Dasheter
: large sailing ship captained by Var-Keenir, co-opted to the Geological Survey of Land. [1]
: large sailing ship captained by Var-Keenir, co-opted to the Geological Survey of Land. [1]
dat-kar-mas
: a ceremonial dagger made from obsidian, normally used for cutting hide from an anointed kill to make copies of the sacred scrolls; one was used by Det-Yenalb to blind Sal-Afsan. [1]
: a ceremonial dagger made from obsidian, normally used for cutting hide from an anointed kill to make copies of the sacred scrolls; one was used by Det-Yenalb to blind Sal-Afsan. [1]
Davpel
: the third planet of the Quintaglio sun, a small and rocky world with two moons. [1]
: the third planet of the Quintaglio sun, a small and rocky world with two moons. [1]
day
: the time it takes for the Quintaglio world to complete one orbit around the Face of God; eleven hours and forty-three minutes of Earth time. Days are subdivided into ten parts, called “daytenths,” the first of which begins at dawn. [1]
: the time it takes for the Quintaglio world to complete one orbit around the Face of God; eleven hours and forty-three minutes of Earth time. Days are subdivided into ten parts, called “daytenths,” the first of which begins at dawn. [1]
dayslab
: a hard platform of wood or stone mounted at an angle on a heavy pedestal, it supports the torso and legs while the user lies on his or her chest. [1]
: a hard platform of wood or stone mounted at an angle on a heavy pedestal, it supports the torso and legs while the user lies on his or her chest. [1]
Dedprod
: (7098–7128) the female apprentice governor from Kev’toolar. [2]
: (7098–7128) the female apprentice governor from Kev’toolar. [2]
dekaday
: ten Quintaglio days, or about five Earth days. [1]
: ten Quintaglio days, or about five Earth days. [1]
delbarn
: a philosophic discipline related to the organization of knowledge; one of Nov-Dynax’s professions. [2]
: a philosophic discipline related to the organization of knowledge; one of Nov-Dynax’s professions. [2]
Delplas (Bar-Delplas)
: (7096– ) a female member of the Geological Survey of Land; she wears a distinctive blue and orange sash. [2]
: (7096– ) a female member of the Geological Survey of Land; she wears a distinctive blue and orange sash. [2]
Derrilo, Pack
: one of three Packs in Fra’toolar that periodically occupy stone buildings near the edge of the cliff exposing the Bookmark layer. [2]
: one of three Packs in Fra’toolar that periodically occupy stone buildings near the edge of the cliff exposing the Bookmark layer. [2]
Detoon
: “Detoon the Righteous, the first priest, one of the five original mates, mated to Mekt. [1]
: “Detoon the Righteous, the first priest, one of the five original mates, mated to Mekt. [1]
dewlap
: Quintaglio secondary sexual characteristic. Males have a sack of skin on the front of the throat which inflates and shows red during sexual arousal; both sexes of Others have dewlaps. [1]
: Quintaglio secondary sexual characteristic. Males have a sack of skin on the front of the throat which inflates and shows red during sexual arousal; both sexes of Others have dewlaps. [1]
dispatch
: euphemism used for the culling of the bloodpriests. [1]
: euphemism used for the culling of the bloodpriests. [1]
Ditikali-ot
: the final Jijaki ark, which crashed into Land. [2]
: the final Jijaki ark, which crashed into Land. [2]
diver
: ubiquitous indigenous fauna of the south pole, a swimming, fish-eating reptile based on the wingfinger body plan; dissecting one gives Kee-Toroca his first clue about evolution. [2]
: ubiquitous indigenous fauna of the south pole, a swimming, fish-eating reptile based on the wingfinger body plan; dissecting one gives Kee-Toroca his first clue about evolution. [2]
Doblan (Pos-Doblan)
: a female Quintaglio, the keeper of the maritime rookery north of Capital City, where homing wingfingers are raised. [3]
: a female Quintaglio, the keeper of the maritime rookery north of Capital City, where homing wingfingers are raised. [3]
Dolgar
: ancient philosopher, the founder of psychology. Among his observations was that “the intelligent person must abhor violence.” [1]
: ancient philosopher, the founder of psychology. Among his observations was that “the intelligent person must abhor violence.” [1]
Donat (Pal-Donat)
: Pack Carno’s bloodpriest. [1] Doognar: a spring-fed lake in Arj’toolar province. [1]
: Pack Carno’s bloodpriest. [1] Doognar: a spring-fed lake in Arj’toolar province. [1]
Dordool (Tar-Dordool)
: leader of Pack Carno. [1]
: leader of Pack Carno. [1]
downrock
: sedimentary rock. [2]
: sedimentary rock. [2]
Drawo (Pahs-Drawo)
: ( –7110) Sal-Afsan’s father, a Lubalite gored to death by Det-Yenalb’s hornface. [1]
: ( –7110) Sal-Afsan’s father, a Lubalite gored to death by Det-Yenalb’s hornface. [1]
Drawtood
: (7110–7128) a male Quintaglio, one of Sal-Afsan’s children, a dockworker in Capital City. He committed suicide. [1]
: (7110–7128) a male Quintaglio, one of Sal-Afsan’s children, a dockworker in Capital City. He committed suicide. [1]
Dybo (Dy-Dybo)
: (7098– ) as Dybo, crown prince under Empress Len-Lends; after her death, Emperor Dy-Dybo. Hatched in Capital City. The son of the daughter of the daughter of the son of the daughter of the son of Larsk, the prophet. [1]
: (7098– ) as Dybo, crown prince under Empress Len-Lends; after her death, Emperor Dy-Dybo. Hatched in Capital City. The son of the daughter of the daughter of the son of the daughter of the son of Larsk, the prophet. [1]
Dynax (Nov-Dynax)
: (7110– ) a female Quintaglio healer, one of Sal-Afsan’s children. She lived for a time in Chu’toolar. [1]
: (7110– ) a female Quintaglio healer, one of Sal-Afsan’s children. She lived for a time in Chu’toolar. [1]
Edklark (Det-Edklark)
: A male Quintaglio priest, appointed Master of the Faith in 7128, succeeding Det-Bogkash. [3]
: A male Quintaglio priest, appointed Master of the Faith in 7128, succeeding Det-Bogkash. [3]
Edz’toolar
: the most isolated province, with a rocky, storm-swept coastline. Located in south-central Land. Provincial color: brown. Governed by Len-Ganloor until 7126; governed by Dy-Rodlox from 7126 to 7128. [1]
: the most isolated province, with a rocky, storm-swept coastline. Located in south-central Land. Provincial color: brown. Governed by Len-Ganloor until 7126; governed by Dy-Rodlox from 7126 to 7128. [1]
Egg of God
: an egg from which God herself supposedly came; never referenced by the sacred scrolls, but proposed by Spooltar in his famous discourse on theology. [3]
: an egg from which God herself supposedly came; never referenced by the sacred scrolls, but proposed by Spooltar in his famous discourse on theology. [3]
Eggs of Creation
: according to the first sacred scroll, the eight eggs laid by God from which all things in the universe, except the Quintaglios themselves, came. [2]
: according to the first sacred scroll, the eight eggs laid by God from which all things in the universe, except the Quintaglios themselves, came. [2]
Empress/Emperor
: the head of Quintaglio state, always a direct descendant of the Prophet Larsk. Referred to as “Your Luminance.” [1]
: the head of Quintaglio state, always a direct descendant of the Prophet Larsk. Referred to as “Your Luminance.” [1]
Emteem
: (7098–7128) male apprentice governor from Jam’toolar. [2]
: (7098–7128) male apprentice governor from Jam’toolar. [2]
even-day
: an even-numbered day within a kiloday. [1]
: an even-numbered day within a kiloday. [1]
even-night
: the night of an even-numbered day; sometimes called “liar’s night,” since most Quintaglios are awake then but it’s too dark to see their muzzles. [1]
: the night of an even-numbered day; sometimes called “liar’s night,” since most Quintaglios are awake then but it’s too dark to see their muzzles. [1]
exodus project
: the effort, led by Wab-Novato, to get the Quintaglio people off their doomed world. Symbolized by a sash consisting of a lower green strip and an upper black one. [2]
: the effort, led by Wab-Novato, to get the Quintaglio people off their doomed world. Symbolized by a sash consisting of a lower green strip and an upper black one. [2]
Face of God
:
Galat-jaroob
, the fifth planet of the Quintaglio sun, a gas giant world with fourteen moons, the innermost of which is the Quintaglio world. Diameter: 60,000 kilopaces (similar to Saturn’s). Mass: 236 times that of the Quintaglio world (intermediate between Jupiter and Saturn). [1]
:
Galat-jaroob
, the fifth planet of the Quintaglio sun, a gas giant world with fourteen moons, the innermost of which is the Quintaglio world. Diameter: 60,000 kilopaces (similar to Saturn’s). Mass: 236 times that of the Quintaglio world (intermediate between Jupiter and Saturn). [1]
Falpom (Irb-Falpom)
: (7060–7126) the palace land surveyor who had an office near Tak-Saleed’s. She was Kee-Toroca’s teaching master and, from 7111 until her death, first leader of the Geological Survey of Land. [1]
: (7060–7126) the palace land surveyor who had an office near Tak-Saleed’s. She was Kee-Toroca’s teaching master and, from 7111 until her death, first leader of the Geological Survey of Land. [1]
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