Aerys Laray
| A Galadane
priestess whose quiet protest against the Galadane Empire led to the twelve
year War of Despair, a war which led to the signing of the Lalyrian Charter
and the granting of lands to Laraytia. Aerys Laray led thousands south into
lands which would become Laraytia and became the first queen of the new
kingdom. Also known as Stainless Laray.
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Andraens
| A civilization
conquered by the Laray.
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Annecia
| An empire in
the southwest of Celusia.
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Arms, The
| The second
sacred tome of Lojenwyne
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Arryn
| A duchy in the
mid-west of Laraytia.
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Barony
| A fief owned by
a solitary liege lord. The lord, under the Laraytian Unification
Proclamation, does not answer to the nobles of the duchy where the barony
resides, but must pay taxes to the Duke.
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Barrestian
Revolt
| A revolution in
Laraytia in which House Darmurian and its allies warred against the king.
The rebel armies won the war and the Darmurian family replaced the House
Laray as the ruling family of Laraytia.
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Blythhallow
| A monastery
devoted to Blythwynn.
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Blythlojean
| The religion of
Laraytia. Its basic doctrine revolves around forgiveness and justice, and its
two deities are Blythwynn and Lojenwyne. The two gods watch over Celusia,
Blythwynn by night, Lojenwyne by day.
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Blythwynn
| One of two deities
in the Blythlojean religion. She is the Mother of Life, the Lady of Forgiveness
and the Lady of Light. She is always tolerant of, but at odds with,
Lojenwyne, God of Justice, Death and War.
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Blythwynn's
Eye
| The moon.
Blythlojeans believe that Blythwynn watches Celusia in the darkness, when her
followers need her most.
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Brasomeurs
| Massive lizards
used in Annecia as mounts. Sometimes used as guardians.
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Brig
| The second air
rank in the Laraytian Standards. An officer.
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Brig-Down
| The third air
rank in the Laraytian Standards. When an officer achieves Brig-Down, he is
considered to be a trudge again and sent into the earth ranks to live as an
enlisted man for one year. This allows them to understand their men better
before being promoted to underlord.
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Chantress
| An assistant to
the High Chime of a Moonhaven.
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Chemics
| Materials
needed by a magician to cast spells.
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Chime
| A priestess of
Blythwynn.
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Cinder
| A disciple of
Lojenwyne who lives at a Lojenhall.
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Clergist
| An assistant to
the Enforcer at a Lojenfirth.
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CWNCR
| An ancient
village of the Margils found in the forest of Maug Maurai. The village was
the last to be destroyed by the Andraens and is believed to be cursed. A
source of countless terror tales told to children.
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Daeryn
| Andraen word
for someone who is not a warrior.
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Dark Place,
The
| An abyss that
men and women go to after death if they have not followed the virtues of
Blythwynn or Lojenwyne.
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Darmurian,
House
| The royal
family of Laraytia. The Darmurians conquered the Kingdom from the Larays, who
founded Laraytia.
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Daun
| Andraen word
for castle.
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Dromese
| From the
kingdom of Dromic.
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Durrenia
| Lands west of
Laraytia, east of the freelands, and south of Havvara. Durrenia is populated
by hundreds of warring tribes.
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Eleyria
| The place where
Blythlojeans believe their spirit goes after they die. Those who follow
Blythwynn join her in a land of bliss. Those that follow Lojenwyne go to his
Hall to feast and to give assistance to all Laraytian warriors on the
battlefields of Celusia. Anyone in Eleyria may visit either domain for as
long as they wish.
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Embrya
| One of three
original regions in the Kingdom of Galadance.
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Endeavours,
The
| The first
sacred tome of Lojenwyne.
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Enforcer
| A priest of
Lojenwyne.
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Eridia
| A kingdom in
the southeast of Celusia.
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Faur Folly
| The greatest
military disaster in Laraytian history. Durrenian war tribes broke through
the gates at Maugna Faur and invaded Laraytia in Lae Duerna duchy. Tens of
thousands of Laraytians were killed and it took half a year to drive the
Durrenians away.
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Godsmarking
| A Laraytian
curse.
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Gracidmar
| A kingdom to
the east of Laraytia.
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Hammer
| The highest
earth rank in the Laraytian Standards.
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High Chime
| The ranking
priestess of Blythwynn at a Moonhallow or Holy Unity Temple.
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Holy
Receiver of Light
| The highest
ranking member of Blythwynn's hierarchy on Celusia and the sixth most
powerful title in Laraytia.
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Hrethric
| A kingdom in
the Northeast of Laraytia.
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Immortal
| A man or woman
who has been posthumously designated as one of Blythwynn's greatest
disciples. They are said to ascend to the skies and hold lanterns for
Blythwynn, as stars.
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Integrants
| Materials
needed by a magician to cast spells.
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Janissaries
| Provincial
soldiers usually serving a Duchy or a shire. Many are soldiers from only part
of the year and hold regular occupations in their shire.
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Knight
Protector
| A title given
to a knight who has proven himself exceptionally brave and skillful. Each
Duchy has two Knight Protectors, except Laray, which has three. Knight
Protectors are supplied with a unit of fifty men or more and are charged with
protecting a territory in whatever way they see fit, for a five-year period.
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Lae Duerna
| A Duchy in the
North of Laraytia. Currently ruled by the House Cobblethrie.
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Lalyrian
Charter
| A charter,
signed by the King of Galadance, that gave freedom to the kingdom of Laraytia
and established it as an independent colony of the Galadane Empire, so long
as the army of Laraytia kept the Durrenian hordes from invading Galadance.
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Landscrubber
| Peasants who
farm and work the lands of Laraytia.
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Laray, House
| The founding
family of Laraytia. They were defeated by the Darmurian family in the
Barrestian Rebellion and most of the family was scattered or killed.
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Laraytian
Standards
| The King's army
of Laraytia. Well-trained, professional soldiers. Each duchy is required to
give men to the Laraytian Standards each year. Standards answer only to the
king or the marquesses of Laraytia.
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Laraytian
Unification Proclamation
Laraytia
| A charter
document signed by representatives from each of the six splinter kingdoms of
Laraytia and the remaining independent barons. The charter unified the
Kingdom under one ruler and established rules for taxation.
A colony of the
Galadane Empire. Tasked through the Lalyrian Charter to keep the Durrenian
barbarians from crossing the Warts of Mundaaith (Durrenian) mountain range.
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Lojenfirth
| A church
devoted to Lojenwyne
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Lojenhall
| A monastery
devoted to Lojenwyne.
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Lojenwyne
| One of two deities
in the Blythlojean religion. He is the Father of Justice, the Lord of War,
and the Bringer of Death.
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Lojenwyne's
Eye
| The sun.
Blythlojeans believe that Lojenwyne watches over Celusia in the daytime,
providing no darkness for thieves and cowards.
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Margils
| A civilization
conquered by the Andraens.
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Marquess
| The King's
military commanders in each Duchy. There are two marquesses in each duchy and
they act as the King's representatives in all military matters. They also
serve the function of ensuring that no duchy tries to foment rebellion
against the king.
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Maugna
| Andraen word
for fortress.
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Maugna Faur
| A fortress in
Laraytia that guards the northern pass through the Durrenian Mountains.
Overrun during the Faur Folly.
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Moonhaven
| A church
devoted to Blythwynn.
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Mundaaith
| The Lord of Shadows.
Master of the Dark. Mundaaith rules in The Dark Place and stirs evil in the
hearts of men and women.
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Nox
| One of three
original regions in the Kingdom of Galadance.
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Nuldryn
| A Duchy in the
Northwest of Laraytia, Currently ruled by House Arlineous.
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Overlord
| The highest
rank attainable in the Laraytian Standards. There are only eight overlords at
any time.
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Prime
| A man or woman
who has been posthumously designated as one of Lojenwyne's greatest disciples.
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Ratharia
| The tenth month
of the Laraytian twelve-month calendar.
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Recovery,
The
| The half-year
war waged by Laraytia to re-take Lae Duerna Duchy from the invading
Durrenians after the Faur Folly.
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Seemark
| Also C-mark. A
brand in the shape of a letter C applied to the face of cowards in Laraytia.
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Shadow's Eve
| The night when
Blythwynn's Eye closes completely. Since Blythwynn is unable to see what
happens that night, it becomes an evening of mischief, violence, debauchery
and drinking that often gets out of hand. Local garrisons and militias post
extra guards in cities during Shadow's Eve.
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Signet
| The first air
rank in the Laraytian Standards. Signets are often noble or wealthy sons
whose fathers buy them a commission.
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Songmaiden,
Songmaster
| Musicians and
poets that attach themselves to a knight or other lord and document their
lives.
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Stainless
Laray
| See Aerys
Laray.
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Stout
| The second
earth rank in the Laraytian Standards.
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Stout With
Honors
| The third earth
rank in the Laraytian Standards.
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