Nezlugz: Full Dictionary

Agrugag

A large, razor taloned carrion bird used by the Ukni for military purposes, including harassment and pursuing routed armies

Anagrash Lighthouse

The large lighthouse in the harbor of Thrakanar. The Anagrash Lighthouse is supported by four arched, black, spider-like legs, with a Zuthruhk infused lantern that can dilate to produce broad, illuminating field of light or a fixed beam capable focusing on distant ship

Arikhe

An Onguloch: the belly

Arkuloch

The Dark God's firstborn children

Arkush

A unit of gold coinage used in the Khavasak and beyond

Ashrahu

The primary east-west road of the Khavasak

Ashravid

The men in charge of a single Zechor of twelve soldiers

Ashterach

Large temples to Saklugz

Athoch

The second born Arkuloch

Azdrafaus

The third born Arkuloch

Baliak

The commander of the Korvadun

Banorg

An Onguloch: the lungs

Barah

A decorated Ukni infantryman from the Navarid Isles

Bhail

A bow and arrow

Bhailgra

A longbow

Bhailn

Archers

Bhalk

One of Tagroz’ children

Bhigal

A breed of cypress tree with a cracked, hole-ridden grey trunk bearing a large number of thin branches. Typically found in swamps or other watery environments

Bosh

A blessing

Chadurb

The Ukni navy

Chakaltun

A three bank, black galley equipped with a ram and a Nekrotz

Chalmek

An Ukni merchant woman

Chantiklo

A city at the mouth of the Hetalwasa River

Chavraden

A single deck, low weight, low draught ships designed for fast movement on the open ocean

Chazerun

A species of bright red goose with a green pattern dappling their heads, the Chazerun hides from predators by submerging itself to it’s neck in the swampy, overgrown waters of the Galghad. Despite this defense mechanism, the Chazerun is incredibly aggressive and territorial towards any creature that it does not see as a threat, charging out of it’s hiding place and biting travelers with it’s jagged beak.

Dachai

The fertile region between the Runkalash and Krachga rivers

Dissak

The capital city of the Khavasak empire

Dissatir

The city ruler or regional administrator for the occupied territories of the Khavasak

Dohekhuj

A species of coyote native to most of the central Khavasak, the Dohekhuj are named for the deep, mournful howl they use to communicate, which was mistaken for a lamentation for a missing mate. They have a gradient pattern of black fur on their paws and back, gray fur on the underbelly, and the rest somewhere in between. The Dohekhuj follow a pack hierarchy, and live in groups of eight to ten. They have occasionally been known to follow travelers, but usually prefer to remain hidden until they attack.

Droghash

A short-burning, self-immolating torch carried by marines aboard the Chakaltun to ignite enemy ships once they’ve been cleared of their defenders

Dulvar

A hard, segmented armor grafted onto the skin that is similar in appearance to the carapace of an insect

Dura’ishi

The fourth highest rank of the Nashragha officer corps, commanding a Hechor of 120 soldiers

Plural: Dura’ishia (/duraiʃia/)

Duresh

A unit of copper coinage used in the Khavasak and beyond

Durlash

Torkan’s pseudonym for Karasha

Durzaikulj

The third highest ranking cavalry officer. Commands a Hechor of 12 riders

Plural: Durzaikuln (/durzzaɪkʊln/)

Ekrez

Explosive, incendiary

Eksantir

A city located at the closest point between the White and Black Krachga. Home to the Temple of Ati

Gagruhk

A large species of vulture native to the Uru and Ordagh deserts. The Gagruhk, like the Agrugag, are creations of the Dark God forged from the common vulture. Unlike the Agrugag, which are used for military applications, the Gagruhk spend their entire lives in the Khavasak’s two main desert systems. While they are not used offensively, Gagruhk possess a number of adaptations that make them useful for defensive purposes. The most important of these features is its ability to communicate mentally with other Gagruhk, which, when combined with their heightened taste for human flesh, goad the vultures to attack any humans who try cross the desert without the pheromone pouches used by Ukni soldiers and merchants to ward them off. Once the Gagruhk locate a traveler, they will communicate their location to both other Gagruhk and their Tukbharan handlers, who use the vultures as an information system to monitor passage from the free kingdoms

Galghad

The notoriously dangerous swamp encircling the inner Khavasak

Garjhul

A Tukbharan with the Ukni Nezhuan Chadurb

Gelraz

A Satiragha with the Ukni Khagulz

Gesatir

The highest rank in the Ukni armed forces, Gesatir’s command large armies and high value fortifications. While Gesatirs are technically part of the infantry command hierarchy, they have authority over all military forces under their jurisdiction

Geshake

An Onguloch: the stomach

Ghaka

The writing system used for Nezlugz

Ghashevrun

Red crystals used for Zuthruhk channeling

Ghashratuj

Takus’ one and a half handed longsword. It has special properties that relate to fire

Gholk

A Satirkulj with the Navarid expeditionary army

Golugz

A three man long, hull-piercing ballista typically placed on Thasak ships

Gon

Crossbowmen

Gorash

A heavy crossbow, about 1 and 1/3 the size of a Gotor, typically used against armored units

Gotor

The standard issue Ukni crossbow

Greshka

Zaluk’s owner and Ka’inulz with the Ukni Skjlda expedition

Grevaburz

The coven of the highest ranking members of the Dark God’s priesthood. The members of the Grevaburz dwell well within the tower Saghburzakh, using secretive, dangerous Zuthruhk magic to unnaturally prolong their lives

Gucha

A slave

Guchawyr

The breed of Wyr responsible for maintaining the species' breeding grounds. The Guchawyr’s front and back legs are closer to other four legged creature than the bipedal Lagoswyr, but the back legs are strong enough to support it’s full weight for brief intervals, such as when the are attacked. While the claws on the Guchawyr’s front legs are strong enough to be used for hunting and defense, containing a mild poison that can kill or sedate wild animals, the Guchawyr is the least aggressive of all Wyr species. The food hunted by the Guchawyr is the primary source of nourishment for the breeding grounds, alongside the cannibalized carcasses of other Wyrbhuth

Hachgra

A ship owned by Torkan of Kacharanos

Haghuj

Standard issue Ukni shield. The Haghuj is rectangular with a concave bend, and is made from Shieldwood with Highkiln Steel plating. They are usually decorated with black paint bearing the lion serpent emblem in red for traditional infantry, and variable color patterns for specialty soldiers such as those of the Arkuloch

Haghujre

Smaller, buckler-sized shields used by certain Ukni units, such as the marines onboard Chakaltun ships. The Haghujre is circular and slightly convex, made from Shieldwood with Highkiln Steel plating. They are typically painted crimson with the lion serpent emblem in grey, though this varies for specialty units.

Castes

Haisakulz

Upper caste Haivekh

Haisakur

Middle caste Haivekh

Haisakuv

Low caste Haivekh

Haivekh

People living within the bounds of the Khavasak

Halzakrot

Kanaka’s Zuthruhk enchanted Turubak

Halura

A woman from the Kalvriz Isles

Havrech

The staff used by Ka’inulz to control Onguloch

Hechor

A military grouping of 120 soldiers

Hoshrak

A Ka’inulz with the Navarid expeditionary army

Hurin

An impoverished housewife from Wunakros

Ibakhin

An Onguloch: the molars

Jharvul

An eyeless Ka’inulz with the Ukni Khagulz

Jhukkhevas

A Highkiln Steel tipped Shieldwood lance used by the Kulbakkas

Jheghash

A torch

Jhuknaras

The throwing javelin used by Sruln auxiliaries in the Naraghun

Kacharanos

A port city located where the Undurz Canal meets the Runkalash River

Kadra

One of Tagroz’ children

Ka’in

A male priest of Saklugz

Ka’ina

Male priests

Ka'inuh

The class of priests, cultists, monastics, Zuthruhk mages, etc

Ka'inuhragha

Soldiers and guards of the priesthood (both genders)

Ka’inulz

A high priest of Saklugz

Ka'inur

A Zuthruhk priest of high rank, but less so than a Ka’inulz

Ka'inuv

The lowest rank of the Ka’inuh that is designated with it’s own rank

Kalvriz Isles

An island chain in the Bay of Nuros

Kanaka

A Vyadalavesan arena champion and star Ukni soldier

Kartuthgra

A one-handed thrusting sword with a longer, slightly thinner blade than a Tuthranus

Kashtu

A Ka’in stationed at the Thozogh Canal

Katias

Ka’inulz Hoshrak’s father

Kechor

A military grouping of 1,200 soldiers

Khagulz

The elite division of soldiers in large Ukni hosts

Khan

An altar

Khejhdavun

A corruption of the common locust with red bodies and a black lion sigil emblazoned on their carapace. Khejhdavun were created by the Dark God to devour the fields of bordering enemy kingdoms. They possess a number of modifications unique to their species, including alterations to their pheromone system that prevents them from crossing into the bounds of the Khavasak. Seen as omens of famine and disease, Khejhdavun are an ever-present danger to the citizens of the free kingdoms. This danger is mitigated by Plaguechaser Newts, who are bred by the thousands and set loose to follow the locust hordes, keeping their population in check.

Khulgaz

An Ukni Satiragha and Takus’ father

Kivarash

An aquatic parasites that severs the tongues of saltwater fish, attaching itself to the severed stump as it spreads its spawn through the fish’ bloodstream, where they will take control of the hosts nerve endings. Once this has been achieved, the Kivarash forces the fish into the jaws of a predator, where the process of being eaten releases it’s eggs into the ocean

Kolghur

A medium sized breed of tracking hound with a black, white, and crimson piebald coloration. Kolghur are bred as scent hounds, and their noses have been honed over millennia to surpass nearly any other species of dog. Beyond their noses, the Kolghur's most distinctive feature are their large ears. When they are resting, these ears look very similar to the floppy ears of other tracking dogs, but when the Kolghur are alert, their ears can stiffen into stiff, horn-like shape similar to a straight sea shell.

Korvadun

The Ukni intelligence service, including spies, informants, and anyone else who works with the division. While the Korvadun also function outside of the military, such as when they operate in conquered cities (where they would fall under the command of the local Dissatir), they are typically organized as a auxiliary branch of the Ukni military. This is especially true regarding their actions against enemy cities or when gathering intelligence relevant to the Dark God’s wars.

Korvekh

The human race

Krachga River

A river running from the Shrigora Mountains to the Bay of Zur. When it passes through Dissak, the Krachga is routed in a circular pattern around the center of the city.

Krachgarahu

A road that follows the course of the Krachga River (Not depicted on the world map due to space limitations)

Krash

A foul, murky black Ukni liquor. Krash produces a more violent strain intoxication than alcohol; with less motor loss, and a greater dulling of one’s inhibitions

Krodursak

The commander of smaller Ukni ships, such as the Chakaltun

Kronulsak

The commander of a larger Ukni ships, such as the Thasak

Krosatir

The commander of a Chadurb fleet

Krukkot

A large, dark brown species of cockroach with elongated feelers and a high yield breeding strategy that favors aggressive behavior and fast bursts of speed. Krukkot are known for being significantly less skittish than other species of cockroach, and for being more than willing to surge out en masse to ambush disgusted humans and swarm across whatever they happen to be eating.

Krushigha

Marines aboard Ukni vessels. Armed with Haghujre, Sasada, Kartuthgra, and Drogash

Kuddaba

A grey, wiry, goat-horned biped with near-impenetrable skin that is native to harsh mountain environments around the borders of the Khavasak. The size and color of Kuddaba can vary based on locale, allowing them blend in with the landscape and waylay unsuspecting travelers. Owing to the harsh environment and the wide expanses of territory each Kuddaba needs to find sufficient sustenance, the females will deposit their eggs in the cracks and crevasses of large rocks. These eggs will then emit a scent that passing males will pick up on, allowing them to locate the stones and, in a show of breeding prowess that ensures that only the most resilient of seeds will fertilize the embryo, the males will use their petrous phalluses to break through the rock. This peculiar mating habit explains the mistaken belief that the Kuddaba have intercourse with the rocks themselves

Kul

A horse

Kulbakkas

Heavy cavalry

Singuler: Kulbakkuj (/kʊlbəkkud͡ʒ/)

Kulbalren

An extremely large species of leech known for their madness-inducing venom. While Kulbalren bites are harmless to humans, they are incredibly effective against horses. Countless travelers have found themselves stranded in the middle of the Galghad or thrown from their horse once the poison from an unseen bite sends them into a frenzy.

Kulburz

The large black destriers ridden by the Kulbakkas heavy cavalry. Kulburz have a uniform coat of dark black fur with bright red irises. They are are notoriously fierce and foul tempered.

Kuln

A term for both light and heavy cavalry

Singular: Kulj (/kʊld͡ʒ/)

Kulnarn

Light cavalry

Singular: Kulnarj (/kʊlɳard͡ʒ/)

Kurever

The region between the Krachga River and the Bay of Nuros

Kushrak

A Vyadalese caravan guard under Chalmek’s employ

Kutsaklugz

Flagship of the Chadurb, the location of the fleet’s Krosatir

Kwawatsi

A city in northwestern Nitlam

Lagoswyr

A bipedal Wyrspawn that, unlike the other breeds of Wyr, possesses both the capacity to imitate human speech and communicate directly with the Dark God. In addition to their claws, which have opposable thumbs similar to humans, the Lagoswyr can use their tails to deliver devastating puncture wounds. The Lagoswyr often act as emissaries for the Dark God, interacting with human spies and initiating small scale strikes.

Lagovrun

Brown gems used by Korvadun agents and Ukni spies to communicate with each other

Lochejhras

The ritual of summoning used to bind an Arkuloch to their Lochanar

Lochanar

The fortresses which house the Raghash of the Arkuloch: the essence that is drawn from the Saghburzakh when they are brought into the physical world

Lokaios

The first born Arkuloch

Lorshar

An Ukni soldier

Luchor

A military grouping of 12,000 soldiers

Najharak

A member of the Grevaburz

Nalburz

A top level grouping of Ukni forces, roughly equivalent to “host” or “army group”. For example, if one Kechor of 1,200 soldiers is sent off on its own, it becomes a Nalburz. If that same Kechor is then brought back into a larger army, joining two Luchors of 2,400 soldiers, then they would cease to be a Nalburz and the term would apply to the entire army group that they were a part of

Naraghun

Auxiliary forces: archers, peltasts, spear throwers, screeners, the military of conquered nations, scouts, healers, spies, messengers, etc

Narn

Any kind of peltast, crossbowman, archer, javelin thrower, or other projectile user

Nashragha

Ukni infantry. Soldiers of the Nashragha fight with heavy armor, a Tuthranus shortsword, and a Haghuj shield

Naulbosh

The ship used by Theatina to sail from the Navarid Islands to Thrakanar

Nekrotz

A wide, pivoting platform with stakes in the unanchored end. Used aboard Chakaltun ships, where the Nekrotz is swung out and staked into the decks of the enemy ship, allowing the marines onboard to storm the vessel en masse

Nektan

A priestess of Saklugz

Plural: Nektana /nɛktaɳa/

Nektanuh

The class of priestesses, vassal virgins, female Zuthruhk mages, etc

Nektanulz

High priestess

Nerahu

A northern extension of the Ashrahu running along the coast of northeastern Kurever

Nethgorad

The fertile, slave tilled plains north of the Prakalra Mountains

Nezlugz

The language spoken by the servants of the Dark God and the peoples of his conquered territories. Owing to the Khavasak’s geopolitical dominance, Nezlugz is also a lingua franca spoken across the world, with most educated people across Aios having at least a rudimentary understanding of it

Nulaikulj

The second highest ranking cavalry officer. Commands a Kechor of 120 riders

Plural: Nulaikuln (/nulaɪkʊln/)

Nulesh

A unit of silver coinage used in the Khavasak and beyond

Nunochrog

A species of weasel with black fur, a red underbelly, and a long, hooked, inside claw on their paws. Native to the inner Khavasak, the Nunochrog possess an infectious stream of urine that induces paralysis in any animal who consumes it. The Nunochrog will urinate into a water source, whereupon the short-lived bacteria will quickly disperse through areas as large as a pond or small marsh. While harmless to fish, reptiles, and amphibians, any mammal who drinks from a tainted water source will fall limp, giving the Nunochrog a chance to devour the paralyzed prey, typically eating through the abdominal cavity. The Nunochrog will feed on humans, but a number of precautions, most notably boiling water or simply letting it sit in a container before drinking it, will neutralize the toxic urine.

Nura’ishi

The third highest rank in the Nashragha officer corps. Nura’ishi typically command a Kechor of 1,200 infantrymen or some smaller fortresses

Bay of Nuros

An inlet in the northern Khavasak separating Kurever from the western spur of the Shrigora Mountains

Olgesh

A merchant attached to the Ukni Skjlda expedition

Onguloch

The Dark God's second born children

Orash

Hurin's younger son

Ordagh Desert

The desert separating the Runkalash and Taevitra rivers. A liminal region between the Khavasak and Free Kingdoms where Saklugz can only employ enough of his power to keep the region a desolate wasteland.

Raghash

The fire that binds the Arkuloch to the physical world, located upon the Sighada at the center of each Lochanar. Literally “the unity of fire”, “the fire that is in union (with Saklugz)”. The Raghash of the Saghburzakh is Saklugz himself.

Rahutua

The road connecting the Krachga River as it circles back on itself in the southern Vakrag, with Eksantir at the midway point (Not labelled on the map due to space limitations)

Ravalzu Brewery

A mead brewery in the Kalvriz Isles

Rethrak

Torkan’s son

Runkalash River

A river running through the central Khavasak, starting at the southern extension of the Shrigora Mountains and emptying into the Bay of Zur

Sagek

The complex of kilns, prisons, and slave-works beneath the Saghburzakh

Saghburzakh

The tower of Dissak, where Saklugz, the Dark God, resides

Saket

A fire red jackal with scars of black along its body; large, back-bent, hook shaped ears; and cold, glassy eyes, the Saket is native to Xumer and most of Aios’ desert regions. It is said that they have some premonition for the coming of death, a gift which allows them to beat other scavengers to carcasses while transforming the creatures into bearers of horrendous omens for human populations.

Saklugz

A powerful entity that rules over the Khavasak

Sakuza

The name for the devotional practices to the Dark God and his children

Sanaul

A title used by the Dark God

Sasada

A spear made with a Highkiln Steel shaft and a Fire Obsidian tip

Satiragha

The second highest rank in the Nashragha, typically commanding an individual Luchor; small, independent armies; or a single medium sized fortification. Like the Gesatir, in situations where Satiragha command entire armies, they have jurisdiction over all of the other branches of the military that are part of the host

Satirkulj

The highest ranking cavalry officer. The Satirkulj commands either a Luchor of 1,200 Kulj or the full compliment of riders in cases where there is more than a Kechor of Kuln

Seghaz

The captain of the Hachgra

Sethim

The commander of the Nezhuan Chadurb fleet

Shanakra

Military fortifications, typically found on the frontiers of the Khavasak

Shini

An Ukni slave from the city of Dissak

Shodura River

The westernmost of the twin rivers of the Nethgorad

Shrigora Mountains

The large mountain range partially encircling the inner Khavasak

Shuka

Veskra and Takus’ immediate superior in the Nashragha

Shungnath

The largest city in the Pan Rin Rainforest. Shungnath is heavily contested, regularly changing hands between Nezhu and Saklugz

Sighada

The central altar of the Lochanar

Bay of Soghua

The bay separating Nezhu from the Shrigora Mountains

Srul

Thrown missile weaponsː javelins, throwing spears, etc

Sruln

The slaves, condemned criminals, and other undesirables who screen the advance of the Nashragha by rushing in ahead to screen the infantry’s advance by throwing javelins into the enemy formation. The Sruln are seen as expendable by the Ukni command, and as such they are not given any kind of protection or secondary weaponry.

Tagroz

A Haisakur merchant from Zakkhita

Tajhachrut

Nezlugz name for the axe Fjeldur

Takhata

An Ashravid with the Ukni Expeditionary Force

Takus

A noble born Ukni Nura’ishi with the Navarid expedition

Tandariz

A port city where the Undurz canal meets the Nostrean Sea

Tehruhk

A title used by the Dark God

Tekik

A torture device comprised of two man-and-a-half-long sword-like blades bearing blades that are slightly upturned and bent inwards. The Tekik is anchored to a solid foundation with a special mechanism to angle the stakes in such a way as to skewer the victim through the shoulders and left in place as their body weight slowly pulls them downward, stretching the shoulders apart as they are slowly skewered

Teshara

Nektanulz at Athoch’s Lochanar

Thasak

Three story, pontoon-linked tower ships with ballistae and flame communication systems

Thekhaln

A breed of courser used by the Kulnarn light cavalry for skirmishing. Named for the red streaks along the brown fur of its back, the Thekhaln require much less upkeep than the larger Kulburz destrier, and are thus useful for long distance skirmishing and scouting in addition to their more traditional light cavalry engagements.

Thevruloch

A thin, long-necked creature with a large stomach and a tiny throat, the Thevruloch are beings designed by the Dark God to harvest the power of sacrifices done in his name and the name of his children. The Thevruloch’s strange biology means that they can never retain enough nourishment to sate their hungers, leaving them in a perpetual state of desire while the majority of what they consume is channeled into Saklugz and the Arkuloch.

Thozogh Canal

A newly built canal linking the Runkalash and Gaujong rivers

Thrakanar

The primary port from the bay of Nuros to the inner Khavasak. Thrakanar's name originates from before to the Ukni conquest of Kurever and Harlynd, when the perpetual conflicts in the region made the city a major slave trading hub

Thubra

A style of Ukni gate design with erratic, interlocking poles that resemble a web

Thuburz

A black tree with long, thin branches that shoot out in every direction and rejoin each other to create a massive web which is used by the Thuburz to restrain surrounding trees and dominate the light

Thuhalz

An Ukni Gesatir slain by the Sheniv King Shohalar

Thur

A Kronulsak with the Chadurb’s Nezhuan fleet

Thurka

A steppe zone in the northern part of the inner Khavasak

Torkan

A wealthy Haisakulz from Kacharanos

Torva

Hurin's older son

Tuchoul

One of Chalmek’s caravan guards

Tukbharan

The soldiers responsible for training, handling, and managing the Agrugag and other birds employed by the Ukni for military ends

Tukvatvat

A species of duck with a yellow and black brindle coloration whose males have a hard, flower-petal-esque protrusion surrounding their phallus. The Tukvatvat use this strange adaptation to tear through the flesh of females to hold them in place during coitus.

Tultuthgra

A two handed claymore

Turubak

A hybrid between a pike and a sword with a large hook-bottomed blade on one side and a smaller blade on the other.

Tuthbhuri

One handed scimitar used by both branches of Kuln as a secondary weapon

Tuthranus

The standard issue shortsword of the Nashragha. Four and a half hands long and made from Highkiln Steel

Ukni

Saklugz' military forces

Uksaklugz

A more formal term for the Ukni

Undurz Canal

A canal linking the Nostrean Sea to the Khavasak’s major rivers

Uru Desert

A desert region in the southern part of the inner Khavasak

Vachun

Medical personal and other non-combat logistical staff

Vahir

A Ka’inulz at Athoch’s Lochanar in Wunakros

Vakrag

The blasted wasteland in the center of the Khavasak. The Vakrag is all but impassable outside the Ashrahu and other road systems

Vanurz

A Nashragha in the Adranta expedition

Vesha

Shini's owner

Vikras

The eastern gate of Dissak

Visnaul

The priesthood. Literally “those who carry the creator” (with them)

Vitarshir

The name for the inner spire found in the Saghburzakh and the Lochanars, where the material essence of Saklugz and his children are housed

Vocha

The Gesatir of Navarid expeditionary army

Vokto

The spiderweb tattoos worn by members of the Ukni

Vozai River

The easternmost of the twin rivers of the Nethgorad

Vukatraj

A hooked blade that can ensnare enemy weapons

Vukrimpra

A thin, oddly twisted, Highkiln Steel knife often used in torture, most notably by the Korvadun

Vulgel

An Ukni soldier

Vuwavatun

A green and black passerine bird with twin red mohawk-like feather bumps along the side of it’s head. The Vuwavatun are known for the distinctive feeding habits of their young. Rather than having a dedicated nurturing period where the mother bird will tend to her hatchlings, Vuwavatun emerge from their eggs already capable of flight. The hatchlings will derive their nourishment from consuming the young of other, nearby birds. The Vuwavatun are able to do this because, in the hours after completing the carnal act, males of the species ejaculate a special, secondary fluid that is laden with parasites. The male Vuwavatun will immediately fly off to any nearby nests, penetrating the shells with their phalluses and injecting them with an infectious seed that leads them to emerge helpless and prone, emitting a scent that the newborn Vuwavatun are drawn towards.

Vuzech

A woman

Plural: Vuzecha (/vunɛxa/)

Waikras

The western gate of Dissak

Wenghur

A large black dog with long, tangled fur; forward pointing, bull-like horns; and lifeless black eyes. Bred in the flame blasted lands of the Vakrag for military use, the Wenghur are employed by the Ukni for a number of purposes, including breaking enemy lines and individually engaging cavalry. Their greatest talent, however, is for quickly and efficiently chasing down and slaughtering fleeing soldiers.

Wentuk

A species of owl with a black back, gray belly, and two small, upward curved horns on the side of it’s head. Despite it’s fearsome appearance, it is a stupid, relatively harmless animal.

Wunakros

A port city located where the Undurz Canal meets the Krachga River. The site of Athoch’s Lochanar

Wyr

A serpentine beast bred in the Galghad that can grow into multiple different sub-species

Wyrbhuth

A Wyr in it’s development stage, before the various breed characteristics begin to manifest. Depending upon it’s age, Wyrbhuth can range in size from that of a tadpole to a large snake

Wyrkul

A four legged species of Wyr used as mounts by the Lagoswyr. The Wyrkul possesses a much lower frame than a horse, with hard reptilian skin and angled limbs similar to that of a spider. Their head’s are oblong in an equine fashion, but with sharp teeth and lizard-like ears. The Wyrkul are able to reach speeds that far exceed traditional mounts, but can only do so in short bursts that, while useful on the battlefield, are less than ideal for long travel

Wyrmejh

A large, serpentine variety of Wyr nearly one man in diameter and six to eight men in length. Acting as a brood mother for the Wyr’s spawning grounds, a single Wyrmejh protects each of the Galghad’s Wyr nests

Zakkhita

A city on the western coast of the Bay of Nuros

Zaluk

An Ukni arena champion turned house slave

Zech

A man

Plural: Zecha (/zɛxa/)

Zechor

A military grouping of 12 soldiers

Zehuk

An Ukni soldier stationed at the Thozogh Canal

Zojhin

A Nektan stationed at the Thozogh Canal

Zorahu

A road running from Kacharanos to the Naruya river in Vyadalam

Zulg

A Ka’inur at Athoch’s Lochanar in Wunakros

Zunghur

A small black dog with yellow eyes and pointed, outward-angled ears. The Zunghur are bred for heartiness in the unforgiving wastelands of the Uru, subsisting on nothing but carrion for the majority of their developmental stages. While the Zunghur are resistant to sickness, their diet and unsanitary behavior make them incredible disease vectors. Both their waste and their bites harbor fatal, infectious parasites. They are typically sent ahead of the main army to squeeze into fortified cities and spread plague to the congested population. However, the Zunghur are preyed on by Plaguebane dogs, who will sniff them out and hunt them, preferring them over even the rats they typically feed on.

Bay of Zur

An inlet on the western end of Falnir separating the Adranta from the Silipian Forest

Zuthruhk

The system of magic used by the Dark God and his servants