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Ron: (Ron) Talon, claw, spur

 

Rovis: (ROE-viss) A river watering the East Kellyxa, north of the Imar valley

 

Ruus: (Roos) The last month of summer

 

Ryyn: (Rin) Countryside

 

Senecaur: (SE-ne-cowr) The Tower of Change at Aerfax is called Senecaur; the name Aerfax is also often used for this High Place

 

Sergil: (Ser-GILL) daughter of Vysth, also Commiseth's daughter

 

Seumren: (SOOM-ren) The High Place over Cunuduerum

 

Shevis: (SHE-vis) The white moon's name

 

Shoveniis: (Show-ve-NEEZ) The mind of God, awareness

 

Shurhala: (Shur-ha-LA) The face of the mountains, any mountain range, and Shurhala, the eastern slopes of the Black Spur Mountains, seen from Kleeiom

 

Sim: (Sim) Son of Kinth, Jessex's oldest brother

 

Simishal: (SI-mi-shall) The urchin in Genfynnel

 

Sirhae: (SUR-hay) Shadowland, land under Shadow; plural Sirhaen

 

Sirhe: (Sear-hay) Shadow

 

Sivisal: (SI-vi-sal) son of Veneth, uncle to Jessex

 

Suuren: (SUR-en) Luck; the name of the ceremonial morning ride of the kyyvi

 

Suuren Falthe: (SUR-en FAL-theh) The ceremonial morning ride of the kyyvi, taking place after dawn.

 

Suvrin: (SOO-vrin) Range of mountains; a more formal term than Ae, used always in the context of names

 

Suvrin Aensevere: (An-e-SE-ve-re) The Encircling Mountains, the range of mountains that encircles Aeryn, generally called Caladur when referring to the northwestern ranges.

 

Suvrin Caladur: (Ca-la-DUR) The Barrier Mountains, the range of mountains that encircles Aeryn, generally called Caladur when referring to the northeastern ranges

 

Suvrin Durudron: (Doo-roo-DRON)Black Spur Mountain Range; variant would be Durudronaen

 

Suvrin Sirhe: (SUR-en Sear-hay) Mountain Shadow, a part of Arthen adjacent to Drii

 

Svelyra: (S-veh-LI-ra)An autumn blooming flower that grows in Arthen and on the western Fenax

 

Svorthis: (S-VOR-thiss) A pass leading from the Suvrin Sirhe region of Arthen to Drii

 

Svyssn: (S-VIS-n) A northern tribe, thought to be descended from Jurel Durassa who broke away from the Jisraegen before the coming of the Anynae

 

Sybil: (SI-bil) Daughter of Fysyyn, Jessex's mother

 

Syldivaris: (Sil-di-VAIR-iss) Daughter of Dutroya, picked warrior, sent to Jessex's farm

 

Sylvis Mnemorel: (Sil-VIS Ne-MOR-el) Lover of Athryn Ardfalla

 

Sythu: (SI-thoo) Sivisal's horse

 

Syystren Gate: (SIS-tren) The Upper Gate into Inniscaudra, standing at the summit of Vath Invath

 

Talhonesh: (Tal-hon-ESH) The Hall of Last Days, a variant name for Thenduril, the Woodland Hall in Inniscaudra

 

Teliar: (TEL-yar) City in Narvosdilimur

 

Telkyii Tars: (TEL-kyee TARS) The palace in Genfynnel

 

Tervan: (TUR-van) The proper name for the inhabitants of the country north of Cordyssa, known more commonly as the Smiths because of their skill in mining and metalwork

 

Teryaehn Don: (Ter-YAYN Don) The mouth of Kleeiom in the north

 

Thaan: (Thane) Witch

 

Thaanarc: (THANE-arc) "The Witch of the Wood," the ceremonial/court title for the principal magician of Arthen. Kentha Nurysem and Drudaen Keerfax exchanged the title under the Law of Changes.

 

Theduril: (They-DOO-ril) son of Vinisoth, Brun's lover

 

Thenduril: (Then-DOO-ril) The Woodland Hall, the main ceremonial hall of the Winter House, where the entrance to Yydren and the Deeps is located, along with the red and blue thrones.

 

Thoem: (Thoam) The High Place over Fornbren, a tower built by Drudaen

 

Thrath: (Thrath) The spur of rock on which Ellebren Tower stands; also, a mountain in Montajhena

 

Thruil: (THROO-il) Son of Koth, Kirith Kirin's chief groom

 

Thuenyn: (Thyew-EN-in) a leaf used to make a poultice for the healing of small wounds. Literally "thue" blood and "nyyn" God makes.

 

Thule: (Thyule) The crystal fountain in the Base Chamber of Ellebren

 

Thumin: (THOO-min) Marshal of the Ordinary after the Long War

 

Thyathe: (Theye-ATH-eh) The lake at the foot of Vath Invaths in Illaeryn, visible from Inniscaudra, near Durassa's Park

 

Thynilex: (THIN-ih-lex) A part of the Fenax near the Country of the Smiths

 

Tiiryander: (Teer-YAN-dur) The cord which binds the soul to the body

 

Tiisvarthen: (Tiss-VAR-then) Golden Arthen, a part of Arthen where tiisloordurae, golden flowering trees, grow; alternate, Tiisvarthyn

 

Tirioth: (TI-ree-oth) One of the Naming Fields in Arthen

 

Tornimul: (TOR-Nee-mool) The Gates of the Dead, the entrance to the lands which lead the souls of the dead under the mountains and eventually to Zan. The Dead Gates are in the keeping of the Orloc and only that people can find them.

 

Trenelarth: (TREH-ne-larth) A forest in Central Kellyxa

 

Trysvyn: (TRIS-vin) A soldier in Imral's service, a woman from Bruinysk

 

Turmengaz: (Tour-min-GAZ) The royal palace built by Jurel Durassa in Montajhena, which survived the destruction of the city when Ashkenta died

 

Twar Ford: (Twar) The village at the place where the Osar descends steeply down from the Hills of Slaughter to the plain of Ajnur and the city of Charnos; barge traffic from upriver must unload at Twar Ford and freight goes overland into the city.

 

Umbriil: (UM-bril) Lady of Veriten

 

Umiism: (Ooo-MISS-m) The name from God, the Second Name, the mark of the Jhinuuserret Also, the term for the power and privileges accorded to the Jhinuuserret. Literally, 'the mark of God in a Word.'

 

Unril: (UN-ril) Lady of Amataxa, a Nivri House

 

Untherverthen: (Oon-ther-VER-then) The sleep of Jessex under Senecaur and Aerfax; also called the hundred-year sleep

 

Unufru: (Ooo-NOO-froo) a root used to cure some fevers, and also used by witches in the healing of charms; used by sorcerers to cure a variety of diseases caused by magic

 

Urgiloth Yr: (Ur-GIL-oth) The Spur of Urgiloth, the lower of the twin summits of Vath Invath and the foundation for the Tower of Guard

 

Vaer: (Vair) Lord of Cordyssa, a Nivri Lord

 

Vaguath: (VAG-wath) Near-Son of Kinth; by virtue of the type of marriage. Half-brother of Jessex.

 

Vath Invaths: (VATH IN-vaths) The hill in Illaeryn raised up by YY, on which Inniscaudra was constructed

 

Vella: (VE-la) one of the Diamysaar

 

Velunen: (Ve-LOO-nen) The Morning Song

 

Venladrii: (Ven-LA-dree) Literally, inhabitants of Drii.

 

Veriten: (VER-ih-ten) A region of the Fenax

 

Vesnomen: (VESS-noh-men) Flowers like poppies, in various colors

 

Viis: (Vees) A light, fine cloth, virtually indestructible, often used by Jisraegen tentmakers

 

Vilaren: (Vee-LA-ren) The abutment of wall that provides processional access to the Authra. Literally, "shrine-walk"; at Inniscaudra

 

Vissyn: (Vi-SEEN) one of the Diamysaar

 

Vithilonyi: (Vi-thi-LON-yee) The Festival of Lights, celebrated at the change of season from autumn to winter

 

Vulnur: (VUL-nur) The Killing Rock, the place where Jisraegen criminals were executed in Arth Hill Country

 

Vulnusmurgul: (Vul-nuss-MUR-gul) The ridge forming the eastern border of Karns above Charnos and the Bay of Anyn, called the Ridge of Souls since the day when the Jisraegen drove the Anynae into the hills and slaughtered many thousands; also called the Hills of Slaughter, Vulnysryyaegul

 

Vuthloven: (Voo-THLOW-ven) Gray-barked trees with silver leaves, bearing white winter flowers.

 

Vuu Nira: (Voo) A variety of lamp made of metal strips and glass, fueled by any of a number of oils, known for its warm, rich light. Most often Vuu-lamps are lit in early evening. Light from these lamps give tone and color to the flesh.

 

Vyddn: (VID-n) The province round Montajhena, once called the Royal Province, when Montajhena was capital of Aeryn.

 

Wyyvisar: (WIV-I-sar) The Hidden Speech, also, the Words of Power, taught to magicians by the Diamysaar

 

Ym: (Im) A region of Arthen adjacent to Suvrin Sirhe

 

Yrin: (EAR-in)Variant of Aeryn, commonly used in the extreme north, Svyssn and among the Tervan

 

Yron: (Ih-RON)Talon of God, claw of God, spur of God, depending on usage

 

Yruminast: (Ih-ROO-mi-nast) The High Place over Cunevadrim, an Ildaruen Tower which dates from the days of Falamar

 

Yruminax: (Ih-ROO-mi-nax) literally, "Other Power"; the name given to the consort of YY

 

Yrunvurst: (Ih-ROON-vurst) The High Place in Montajhena built by Jurel Durassa, broken when Falamar was taken from the world; after his passing rebuilt again and finally destroyed in the battle between Drudaen and Ashkenta

 

YY: (Ee) The name of God

 

Yydren: (EE-dren) Also spelled Idren, and in other ways; the YY Tower in the Winter House

 

Zaeyn: (ZAY-een) The Country of heroes, heroes home, the land of the dead across the mountains, the golden land; variant of Zan

 

Zeul: (Zyool) The Royal Palace in Ivyssa, built by the City Lords for the King Kirith I.

 
2: Jisraegen History
 

The study of Jisraegen history suffers from its length, the Jisraegen disregard for calendars (including any consistent number system for years), and the wealth of sources available. Jisraegen libraries in Montajhena and Ivyssa alone contain manuscripts in the millions. While there is a remarkable agreement among these sources as to the major events of the history, there is notable divergence as well, as the Jisraegen scholars themselves have noted. Even within the text of
Kirith Kirin
there are contradictory historical assertions by the leading voices of the narrative, particularly concerning Falamar’s destruction of the Praeven and the years of war between Falamar and Jurel. The author makes no attempt to underline these inconsistencies but neither is there any attempt to conceal them. Hormling scholars have only begun serious work on the Jisraegen texts, which are physical documents and not tractable to our study. No archaeological studies of any kind have been permitted in Aeryn/Irion and it is doubtful that any such will be forthcoming. So we are left at this juncture with history as the Jisraegen assert it. The following is a general outline of the history the Jisraegen have preserved for themselves, with no attempt to address scholarly concerns or to document areas of dispute. The timeline is intended solely as an aid in the reading of the history of the Third War.

 

 

 

I. Creation

 

The great opposition coalesces and YY and Yruminax are separate

 

YY creates Wyyvisar and makes the first place, Arthen, and the first world, Aeryn

 

YY separates into Herself and the Sisters

 

Yruminax separates into Himself and Cunavastar

 

II. First Days

 

The Created Peoples arise in the living mountains

 

The Tervan build Aerfax at the southern-most tip of the mountains, on the first rock YY raised out of the sea

 

YY makes Illaeryn

 

The Sisters join her in the building of Inniscaudra

 

Cunavastar builds the first of the shrines that will later be known as the Elder Shrines, Hyvurgren

 

III. The Worlds are Made

 

YY makes other worlds and joins them to Aeryn

 

IV. The First Separation

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