Foreigner (37 page)
Authors: Robert J Sawyer
Family, The
: The Royal Family, the direct descendants of the Prophet Larsk. [1]
: The Royal Family, the direct descendants of the Prophet Larsk. [1]
fangjaw
: a type of carnosaur that evolved after the transplantation from the Crucible, a quadruped with two giant teeth growing up from the lower jaw. [1]
: a type of carnosaur that evolved after the transplantation from the Crucible, a quadruped with two giant teeth growing up from the lower jaw. [1]
far-seer
: telescope, invented by Wab-Novato of Pack Gelbo in 7105. [1]
: telescope, invented by Wab-Novato of Pack Gelbo in 7105. [1]
Fastok
: a port south of Capital City. [3]
: a port south of Capital City. [3]
Fetarb
: a butcher at the imperial palace. [2]
: a butcher at the imperial palace. [2]
Fifty Packs
: “The Fifty Packs” is a general expression, referring to all the Quintaglio people. Each of the original five hunters had a Pack of ten members, and each of those ten members founded a Pack, for a total of fifty. However, many subgroups were subsequently formed, and there are now far more than Fifty Packs. [1]
: “The Fifty Packs” is a general expression, referring to all the Quintaglio people. Each of the original five hunters had a Pack of ten members, and each of those ten members founded a Pack, for a total of fifty. However, many subgroups were subsequently formed, and there are now far more than Fifty Packs. [1]
first ancestor
: an oblique reference to Lubal, thought to be first-formed of the original five hunters. [1]
: an oblique reference to Lubal, thought to be first-formed of the original five hunters. [1]
First Edict of Lubal
: “A Quintaglio kills with tooth and claw; only such killing makes us strong and pure.” [3]
: “A Quintaglio kills with tooth and claw; only such killing makes us strong and pure.” [3]
First Emperor
: term sometimes used for Larsk; the Arch of the First Emperor stands in the central square of Capital City. [1]
: term sometimes used for Larsk; the Arch of the First Emperor stands in the central square of Capital City. [1]
fed-lizard
: ichthyosaur. [1]
: ichthyosaur. [1]
Forgool (Dak-Forgool)
: (7095–7126) eminent geologist from Pack Vando, expert in erosion, assigned to the Geological Survey, but died of fever before taking his post; Wab-Babnol joined the Survey in his place. [2]
: (7095–7126) eminent geologist from Pack Vando, expert in erosion, assigned to the Geological Survey, but died of fever before taking his post; Wab-Babnol joined the Survey in his place. [2]
Foss
: assistant to imperial hunt leader Lub-Galpook. [2]
: assistant to imperial hunt leader Lub-Galpook. [2]
Fra’toolar
: a province in southwest Land where the alien ark was unearthed. Provincial color: dark blue. [1]
: a province in southwest Land where the alien ark was unearthed. Provincial color: dark blue. [1]
gabo
: a type of nut, with three seeds within. [1]
: a type of nut, with three seeds within. [1]
gadkortakdt
: the point in a game of
lastoontal
in which neither player can force a win. [1]
: the point in a game of
lastoontal
in which neither player can force a win. [1]
Galadoreter
: ill-fated sailing ship; blown out to sea by a storm, unable to land for dekadays. With no way to release the territorial instinct, the crew fought until everyone aboard was dead. The ship blew back to shore near the mining town of Parnood. [1]
: ill-fated sailing ship; blown out to sea by a storm, unable to land for dekadays. With no way to release the territorial instinct, the crew fought until everyone aboard was dead. The ship blew back to shore near the mining town of Parnood. [1]
galamaja
: a type of tree with pale wood. [1]
: a type of tree with pale wood. [1]
Galat-jaroob
: Quintaglio term meaning “the Face of God.” [3]
: Quintaglio term meaning “the Face of God.” [3]
Galpook (Lub-Galpook)
: (7110– ) a female Quintaglio, one of Sal-Afsan’s children. Succeeds Jal-Tetex as imperial hunt leader. [1]
: (7110– ) a female Quintaglio, one of Sal-Afsan’s children. Succeeds Jal-Tetex as imperial hunt leader. [1]
Gampar (Nor-Gampar)
: (7090–7110) a male mate aboard the
Dasheter
who went into
dagamant
and was killed by Sal-Afsan. [1]
: (7090–7110) a male mate aboard the
Dasheter
who went into
dagamant
and was killed by Sal-Afsan. [1]
Ganloor (Len-Ganloor)
: (7079–7126) female governor of Edz’toolar, sister of Len-Lends, killed in a hunting accident. She was succeeded by Dy-Rodlox. [2]
: (7079–7126) female governor of Edz’toolar, sister of Len-Lends, killed in a hunting accident. She was succeeded by Dy-Rodlox. [2]
gaolok
: sap used to waterproof ship hulls. [1]
: sap used to waterproof ship hulls. [1]
Garios (Den-Garios)
: a member of the exodus project staff who mated with Wab-Novato in 7112, producing a daughter, Bos-Karshirl. [3]
: a member of the exodus project staff who mated with Wab-Novato in 7112, producing a daughter, Bos-Karshirl. [3]
Garsub (Jal-Garsub)
: the middle-aged female hunt leader of Pack Tablo in Edz’toolar. [2]
: the middle-aged female hunt leader of Pack Tablo in Edz’toolar. [2]
Gatabor
: a hunter who belongs to Pack Derrilo in Fra’toolar. [2]
: a hunter who belongs to Pack Derrilo in Fra’toolar. [2]
Gathgol (Var-Gathgol)
: Capital City’s undertaker, a male who assists Sal-Afsan in investigating the murder of Afsan’s daughter, Haldan. [2]
: Capital City’s undertaker, a male who assists Sal-Afsan in investigating the murder of Afsan’s daughter, Haldan. [2]
Gefpel
: the seventh planet of the Quintaglio sun, small and rocky. [1]
: the seventh planet of the Quintaglio sun, small and rocky. [1]
Gelbo
: Wab-Novato’s home Pack, in western Jam’toolar. [1]
: Wab-Novato’s home Pack, in western Jam’toolar. [1]
Geological Survey of Land
: project to provide a complete inventory of natural resources that might be of use to the exodus. Proposed by Wab-Novato, authorized in 7111 by Dy-Dybo, and directed first by Irb-Falpom and later by Kee-Toroca. [2]
: project to provide a complete inventory of natural resources that might be of use to the exodus. Proposed by Wab-Novato, authorized in 7111 by Dy-Dybo, and directed first by Irb-Falpom and later by Kee-Toroca. [2]
Gerthalk
: “Gerthalk the Miracle Worker,” an ancient healer. [1]
: “Gerthalk the Miracle Worker,” an ancient healer. [1]
glowgrub
: beetle larva capable of bioluminescence. [1]
: beetle larva capable of bioluminescence. [1]
glyph
: Quintaglio written character; “stone-glyphs” are an ancient writing form. When a word is to be emphasized, its constituent glyphs are written facing to the left rather than the right. [1]
: Quintaglio written character; “stone-glyphs” are an ancient writing form. When a word is to be emphasized, its constituent glyphs are written facing to the left rather than the right. [1]
God
: the deity of the Quintaglio people, personified as a giant armless female Quintaglio. [1]
: the deity of the Quintaglio people, personified as a giant armless female Quintaglio. [1]
Godglow
: light visible on the horizon before one actually sights the Face of God. [1]
: light visible on the horizon before one actually sights the Face of God. [1]
God’s eyes
: shadows cast on the Face of God’s cloud tops by its coterie of moons. [1]
: shadows cast on the Face of God’s cloud tops by its coterie of moons. [1]
Gork
: Sal-Afsan’s large pet monitor lizard. [2]
: Sal-Afsan’s large pet monitor lizard. [2]
government, Quintaglio
: the Emperor or Empress is the head of state and governor of Capital province; each of the seven other provinces has its own governor. The principal branches of Quintaglio government are the church, civil works, the exodus, interprovincial trade, the judiciary, portents and omens, and tithing. [1]
: the Emperor or Empress is the head of state and governor of Capital province; each of the seven other provinces has its own governor. The principal branches of Quintaglio government are the church, civil works, the exodus, interprovincial trade, the judiciary, portents and omens, and tithing. [1]
Gray Orb
: one of the Face of God’s fourteen moons. [2]
: one of the Face of God’s fourteen moons. [2]
Greeblo
: (7057– ) an elderly female member of the Geological Survey of Land. [2]
: (7057– ) an elderly female member of the Geological Survey of Land. [2]
groundfruit
: the succulent fruit of a low-growing plant. [1]
: the succulent fruit of a low-growing plant. [1]
Guardian
: one of the Face of God’s fourteen moons. [2]
: one of the Face of God’s fourteen moons. [2]
guards, imperial
: security officers charged with protecting members of The Family. [1]
: security officers charged with protecting members of The Family. [1]
guvdok stone
: torus-shaped stone carved with one’s professional credentials and award citations. [1]
: torus-shaped stone carved with one’s professional credentials and award citations. [1]
Hadzig (Irb-Hadzig)
: a member of the
Dasheter
crew, swallowed by Kal-ta-goot. [1]
: a member of the
Dasheter
crew, swallowed by Kal-ta-goot. [1]
hahat dan
: standard abbreviation of the Quintaglio phrase “
hahator pas da dan
,” meaning “permission to enter my territory is granted.” [1]
: standard abbreviation of the Quintaglio phrase “
hahator pas da dan
,” meaning “permission to enter my territory is granted.” [1]
Hahat Golarda
: an ancient scroll written by Dasan that apportioned provincial territories. [3]
: an ancient scroll written by Dasan that apportioned provincial territories. [3]
Haktood (Len-Haktood)
: (7080– ) the governor of Arj’toolar at the time Sal-Afsan left there. [1]
: (7080– ) the governor of Arj’toolar at the time Sal-Afsan left there. [1]
halbataja
: a tree whose leaves are used for medicinal purposes. [1]
: a tree whose leaves are used for medicinal purposes. [1]
Haldan
: (7110–7126) a female Quintaglio, one of Sal-Afsan’s children. She was a naturalist who studied animal populations. Murdered. [1]
: (7110–7126) a female Quintaglio, one of Sal-Afsan’s children. She was a naturalist who studied animal populations. Murdered. [1]
Hall of Stone Eggs
: a corridor in the old palace in Capital City lined with cut geodes. [1]
: a corridor in the old palace in Capital City lined with cut geodes. [1]
Hall of Worship
: a Quintaglio church. Major services are held every fifth even-day. On odd-days, daytenths are marked by the appropriate number of drumrolls; on even-days, by the appropriate number of bells. [1]
: a Quintaglio church. Major services are held every fifth even-day. On odd-days, daytenths are marked by the appropriate number of drumrolls; on even-days, by the appropriate number of bells. [1]
halpataars
: Quintaglio term meaning “bloodpriest.” [1]
: Quintaglio term meaning “bloodpriest.” [1]
Halporn
: a port city in Fra’toolar province near the Jam’toolar border. [1]
: a port city in Fra’toolar province near the Jam’toolar border. [1]
kaltardark
: a liquid used to clean lenses; deadly poison (symbolized by a drop shape with the outline of an animal lying on its side); Drawtood commits suicide by drinking this. [2]
: a liquid used to clean lenses; deadly poison (symbolized by a drop shape with the outline of an animal lying on its side); Drawtood commits suicide by drinking this. [2]
Haltang
: a male, third of seven apprentices to Tak-Saleed. [1]
: a male, third of seven apprentices to Tak-Saleed. [1]
hamadaja
: a type of tree, its leaves are the favorite fodder of thunderbeasts. [1]
: a type of tree, its leaves are the favorite fodder of thunderbeasts. [1]
hamrak
: a philosophic discipline concerned with morals and ethics; one of Nov-Dynax’s professions. [2]
: a philosophic discipline concerned with morals and ethics; one of Nov-Dynax’s professions. [2]
Hapurd (Bal-Hapurd)
: an old member of the palace staff. [1]
: an old member of the palace staff. [1]
Harnal (Pas-Harnal)
: a metallurgist who lives in Capital City. [2]
: a metallurgist who lives in Capital City. [2]
Helbark
: (7110–7110) a male Quintaglio, one of Sal-Afsan’s children; he died of fever shortly after hatching. [1]
: (7110–7110) a male Quintaglio, one of Sal-Afsan’s children; he died of fever shortly after hatching. [1]
henkar
: a plant producing yellow melons that thunderbeasts like to eat. [3]
: a plant producing yellow melons that thunderbeasts like to eat. [3]
Hoad-Malat
: a past imperial hunt leader. [1]
: a past imperial hunt leader. [1]
Honlab (Len-Honlab)
: the stubborn governor of Chu’toolar. [3]
: the stubborn governor of Chu’toolar. [3]
Hoog
: one of the original five hunters, patron of butchers. Associated with the color yellow. [1]
: one of the original five hunters, patron of butchers. Associated with the color yellow. [1]
Hoont’mar mountain chain
: a chain of mountains on the border between Chu’toolar and Mar’toolar. [3]
: a chain of mountains on the border between Chu’toolar and Mar’toolar. [3]
Horbo, 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]
hornface
: ceratopsian dinosaur; herbivorous. Often domesticated and used in caravans. “Triple hornface” refers to the genus Triceralops. [1]
: ceratopsian dinosaur; herbivorous. Often domesticated and used in caravans. “Triple hornface” refers to the genus Triceralops. [1]
hornface, bossnosed
: pachyrhinosaur ceratopsian dinosaur; herbivorous. [1]
: pachyrhinosaur ceratopsian dinosaur; herbivorous. [1]
Howlee, Tower of
: a mythical tower to the stars, twenty-five kilopaces tall, with a base fifty paces wide, told of in the fiftieth sacred scroll. [3]
: a mythical tower to the stars, twenty-five kilopaces tall, with a base fifty paces wide, told of in the fiftieth sacred scroll. [3]
Hunter
: a constellation named in honor of Lubal: during the Larskian era, it was known as the Prophet in honor of Larsk. [1]
: a constellation named in honor of Lubal: during the Larskian era, it was known as the Prophet in honor of Larsk. [1]
Hunter’s Shrine
: a structure made of the bones of previous hunt leaders built atop a giant rock pile near Capital City. According to legend, each of the original five hunters had brought one stone to this pile for every successful kill throughout their lives. [1]
: a structure made of the bones of previous hunt leaders built atop a giant rock pile near Capital City. According to legend, each of the original five hunters had brought one stone to this pile for every successful kill throughout their lives. [1]
hunting spirit
: a Lubalite term for “soul.” [1]
: a Lubalite term for “soul.” [1]
hunt leader
: leader of a Pack’s hunting parties; almost always a female who is in perpetual heat. [1]
: leader of a Pack’s hunting parties; almost always a female who is in perpetual heat. [1]
imperial jack
: a breed of wingfinger, flocks of which fly in a distinctive three-pronged formation. [3]
: a breed of wingfinger, flocks of which fly in a distinctive three-pronged formation. [3]
Inlee (Vek-Inlee)
: an ancient female maritime explorer. She was the first to sight the north polar cap, but mistook it for the icy shore of the River. [1]
: an ancient female maritime explorer. She was the first to sight the north polar cap, but mistook it for the icy shore of the River. [1]
Irb-Falpom
: one of the five Quintaglio gliders used in the battle against the Others. [3]
: one of the five Quintaglio gliders used in the battle against the Others. [3]
Jal-Tetex
: one of the five Quintaglio gliders used in the battle against the Others. [3]
: one of the five Quintaglio gliders used in the battle against the Others. [3]
Jam’toolar
: a province in northwest Land. Provincial color: gold. [1]
: a province in northwest Land. Provincial color: gold. [1]
Jawn
: an Other who teaches Kee-Toroca their language. [3]
: an Other who teaches Kee-Toroca their language. [3]
jerboksaja
: a type of tree with branches that trail into the wind. [1]
: a type of tree with branches that trail into the wind. [1]
Jidha
: (7112– ) a member of Capital Pack, creche-mate of Bos-Karshirl. [3]
: (7112– ) a member of Capital Pack, creche-mate of Bos-Karshirl. [3]
Jijak
: (plural, Jijaki) extinct beings evolved from transplanted Opabinia, with six legs, five phosphorescent eyes each on a short stalk, plus a long flexible trunk ending in a pair of cup-shaped manipulators. The first intelligent form to emerge in this universe, used by The Watcher to transplant life from the Crucible. [2]
: (plural, Jijaki) extinct beings evolved from transplanted Opabinia, with six legs, five phosphorescent eyes each on a short stalk, plus a long flexible trunk ending in a pair of cup-shaped manipulators. The first intelligent form to emerge in this universe, used by The Watcher to transplant life from the Crucible. [2]
Jodor (Fas-Jodor)
: (7079– ) the hunt leader of Pack Derrilo. [2]
: (7079– ) the hunt leader of Pack Derrilo. [2]
Jostark
: one of the five original male mates; the first crafter, mated to Katoon. [2]
: one of the five original male mates; the first crafter, mated to Katoon. [2]
Jostark’s Day
: a holiday, celebrated with a parade, in honor of craftspeople. [2]
: a holiday, celebrated with a parade, in honor of craftspeople. [2]
Jostor
: a famous musician who was a creche-mate of Sal-Afsan. [3]
: a famous musician who was a creche-mate of Sal-Afsan. [3]
Julor (Cat-Julor)
: a creche mother from Pack Carno who knew Sal-Afsan. [1]
: a creche mother from Pack Carno who knew Sal-Afsan. [1]
kadapaja
: a type of tree; its wood is used in fires because of its even flames and slow consumption. [1]
: a type of tree; its wood is used in fires because of its even flames and slow consumption. [1]
Kaden (Lub-Kaden)
: female, a hunt leader from Pack Gelbc She was deceased by 7131. [1]
: female, a hunt leader from Pack Gelbc She was deceased by 7131. [1]
kalahatch
: a traditional call to the hunt. [2]
: a traditional call to the hunt. [2]
Kal-ta-goot
: a giant plesiosaur (aquatic reptile) that twice did battle with the
Dasheter
. The first time, in 7109, it chomped off Captain Var-Keenir’s tail; the second time, in 7110, it was slain by Sal-Afsan. [1]
: a giant plesiosaur (aquatic reptile) that twice did battle with the
Dasheter
. The first time, in 7109, it chomped off Captain Var-Keenir’s tail; the second time, in 7110, it was slain by Sal-Afsan. [1]
Karshirl (Bos-Karshirl)
: (7112–7131) a female structural engineer from Capital City, assigned to the exodus project; daughter of Wab-Novato and Den-Garios, she was killed in a landquake. [3]
: (7112–7131) a female structural engineer from Capital City, assigned to the exodus project; daughter of Wab-Novato and Den-Garios, she was killed in a landquake. [3]
katatadu
bench
: bench on either side of the throne slab, used by imperial advisors. [1]
bench
: bench on either side of the throne slab, used by imperial advisors. [1]
Katood (Dath-Katood)
: an old male mate aboard the
Dasheter
. [1]
: an old male mate aboard the
Dasheter
. [1]
Katoon
: one of the original five hunters. Associated with the color green, [1]
: one of the original five hunters. Associated with the color green, [1]
Katoon, Skull of
: a constellation. [1]
: a constellation. [1]
Keebark
: a creche-mate of Sal-Afsan. [3]
: a creche-mate of Sal-Afsan. [3]
Keenir (Var-Keenir)
: (7047– ) captain of the
Dasheter
and influential Lubalite, he was a creche-mate of Tak-Saleed. [1]
: (7047– ) captain of the
Dasheter
and influential Lubalite, he was a creche-mate of Tak-Saleed. [1]
keetaja
: a type of tree with golden wood. [1]
: a type of tree with golden wood. [1]
Keladax
: ancient male philosopher, known for the dictum “Nothing is anything unless it is something.” Also coined the saying “Time crawls for a child, walks for an adolescent, and runs for an adult,” and wrote a famous polemic on battles in which he observed that the most important thing you can have on your side is being right in the eyes of God. [1]
: ancient male philosopher, known for the dictum “Nothing is anything unless it is something.” Also coined the saying “Time crawls for a child, walks for an adolescent, and runs for an adult,” and wrote a famous polemic on battles in which he observed that the most important thing you can have on your side is being right in the eyes of God. [1]
Kelboon (Af-Kelboon)
: (7110– ) a male Quintaglio mathematician, one of Sal-Afsan’s children. [1]
: (7110– ) a male Quintaglio mathematician, one of Sal-Afsan’s children. [1]
kev
: an old Quintaglio word for “bright.” [3]
: an old Quintaglio word for “bright.” [3]
Kevo
: one of the original Fifty Packs. [3]
: one of the original Fifty Packs. [3]
Kevpel
: the fourth planet of the Quintaglio sun, a ringed gas giant. [1]
: the fourth planet of the Quintaglio sun, a ringed gas giant. [1]
Kev’toolar
: a province in southeast Land. Provincial color: light blue. [1]
: a province in southeast Land. Provincial color: light blue. [1]
kiit
: Jijaki term for the super-strong blue building material developed for their interstellar ramjets. [2]
: Jijaki term for the super-strong blue building material developed for their interstellar ramjets. [2]
Kijititatak Gikta
: a Jijaki children’s television program, featuring an animated character named Tilk. [2]
: a Jijaki children’s television program, featuring an animated character named Tilk. [2]
kiloday
: one thousand Quintaglio days (about one and a third Earth years). [1]
: one thousand Quintaglio days (about one and a third Earth years). [1]
kilopace
: one thousand paces (about one kilometer). [1]
: one thousand paces (about one kilometer). [1]
Klimsan
: “Klimsan the Scaly” (Sar-Klimsan), a previous imperial hunt leader; also “the smooth-skinned Klimsan,” another previous imperial hunt leader. [1]
: “Klimsan the Scaly” (Sar-Klimsan), a previous imperial hunt leader; also “the smooth-skinned Klimsan,” another previous imperial hunt leader. [1]
Kreeb River
: a meandering river that forms part of the border between Arj’toolar and Fra’toolar; Pack Carno roams along its north shore. [1]
: a meandering river that forms part of the border between Arj’toolar and Fra’toolar; Pack Carno roams along its north shore. [1]
Kroy
: (7098–7128) female apprentice governor from Arj’toolar. [2]
: (7098–7128) female apprentice governor from Arj’toolar. [2]
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