Arcadia Complex Terminology

The plot of Arcadia Complex houses many different locales, items, and races with different languages, terms, and sayings. This is a rough list of common terms and phrases that can be encountered playing in and reading through past adventures the Downrider Expedition.

Common Terms and Phrases

Downrider

Refers to the ISS Downrider, the main plotship. Also may refer to the inhabitants of said ship, the Downrider Expedition.

Echyllis

An ever-present abstract material found in varying amounts everywhere in the known universe. Echyllis makes up the building blocks of reality, and may often be manipulated, weaponized, and exploited as an energy source.

Joint Post

OOC: A RP post where two or more players collaborate within a document of “pad” editor, posting the interaction as one post instead of multiple individual posts.

Arcadian Language

The Arcadian language is composed of syllables, each of which has been assigned a written symbol. These syllables are strung together to create written words, which are read fluently. Below are translations.

Aves

An advanced division of ATES, Arcadia's paramilitary force. Reserved for individuals of high strength, morale, leadership, and obedience.

Council

Refers to the Republic that ruled over the Grand Republic of Avisten. The government was split up into councils that oversaw different aspects of life, including Defense, Diplomacy, Law, and Research.

Homelander

An Arcadian family or individual living within the direct nation of Arcadia, usually in a capital city.

Marked

Someone who is being targeted either for additional surveillance, or death. Usually used as slang by defectors and outlying Arcadians.

Outlier

An Arcadian family or individual that is either a citizen living under jurisdiction seeded within another races society, or a defector that has rejected the Arcadian nation in exchange for another. The latter may be punishable by Marking.

"Stalat"

An exclamation of authority, ordering a cease of action.

Syllic

An individual of great disposition and expertise in the natural manipulation of Echyllis. Namesake of the Syllic Division in Arcadia's paramilitary forces.

Nepherian Language

Unlike the Arcadian Language, the Nepherian Language is composed of written letters instead of syllables. Due to their slightly more welcoming demeanor, the Nepherian Language has adopted some traditional expressions from other races.

Ahgniz

The name of the long-deceased king of Nepheros. Often used as an expression of pity, remorse, or anger. Compare “Oh my God.”

Briar

Occupation, lifestyle. Briars are individuals who cultivate harsh landscapes, run deliveries, and hunt large game in exchange for goods and pay.

Bloodless

Insult against someone showing cowardice or poor conduct.

Nanxer

An individual of great disposition and expertise in the natural manipulation of Echyllis. Comparable to a Syllic, but usually stronger.

Slinger

Slang for an addict.

Thin-blooded

An individual of mixed and diluted heritage, usually part Arcadian or part Nepherian mixed with another race.

OOC Notes

This page was originally created more or less for fun by Pancakei on Thu 06-02-20.