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.
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