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--- ayenee:plot:arcadia:dictionary [2020/02/06 18:55] – pancakei
+++ ayenee:plot:arcadia:dictionary [2021/02/08 18:14] (current) – pancakei
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-====== Arcadia Complex Dictionary ======
+====== Arcadia Complex Glossary ======
 The plot of [[ayenee:plot:arcadia]] 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 =====
 ^ Term   ^ Meaning                                                                                        ^
+| **Bivona**  | A far-flung mining colony ruled over by the Vigali Syndicate. Serves as a frequent traveling stop and supply point. |
+| **'The Captain'**  | [[ayenee:character:dahlia_morgan]] |
 | **Downrider**  | Refers to the ISS Downrider, the main plotship. Also may refer to the inhabitants of said ship, the Downrider Expedition. |
-| **The Captain**  | [[ayenee:character:dahlia_morgan]] |
 | **[[ayenee:items:echyllis]]**  | An ever-present abstract material found in varying amounts everywhere in the known universe. [[ayenee:items:echyllis]] makes up the building blocks of reality, and may often be manipulated, weaponized, and exploited as an energy source.|
-| **The Overseer**  | [[ayenee:character:osc-01]] |
+| **The Great Nothing**  | The paradoxal space between dimensions, where reality becomes a blurred line. Here, unprotected vessels will be torn to nothing but Echyllis particles. |
+| **Oakland**  | The industrial giant that rose along with New Incipere. Creators of the [[ayenee:items:overseer|Overseer]] android line, among many others. |
+| **The Schism**  | A cataclysmic event that was unleashed by the downfall of Arcadia. An unrelenting force tore strips of land from planets, permanently scarring both Arcadia and Nepheros while leaving a trail of mysterious influence across the universe in its wake.    |
+| **'The Overseer'**  | [[ayenee:character:osc-01]] |
 | **Union**  | Refers to the Arcandum Union, an independent "restoration committee" seen meddling around public and historical places.  |
+| **The Vigali**  | The Vigali Syndicate, a space-faring crime syndicate and information network that serves as the logistical backbone for transport of the ISS Downrider's finds. |
 ===== Arcadian Language =====
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 ^ Term   ^ Meaning                                                                                        ^
 | **Aperthus**  | The ancient society built along the river Aper, which became the seeds of Arcadia over millennium. |
+| **Arcandum**  | The strongest alloy armor known to the Arcadians. Forged from a mix of metals and woven with hardened Echyllis to create a metal strong enough to mitigate even the harshest blows. |
 | **ATES**  | Arcadia's paramilitary force, founded by Derelict Athes II and once overseen by the Defense Council. |
 | **Aves**  | An advanced division of ATES. Reserved for individuals of high strength, morale, leadership, and obedience.  |
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 | **Homelander**  | An Arcadian family or individual living within the direct nation of Arcadia, usually in a capital city. |
 | **Inget**  | ATES' lower ranking ground force. Enlistees are referred to as //Ingetin//. |
+| **Kerolyne**  | A dusty blue rock that serves as the basis for Arcadian ballistic munitions. Kerolyne-fueled bullets can punch holes in even the toughest armor. |
 | **Marked**  | Someone who is being targeted either for additional surveillance or death penalty. Usually used as slang by defectors and outlying Arcadians. |
 | **Neiph**  | A racial slur against Nepherians and denizens of Nepheros. |
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 | **Syllic**  | An individual of great disposition and expertise in the natural manipulation of Echyllis. Namesake of the Syllic Division in Arcadia's paramilitary forces. |
-^ Expression   ^ Meaning                                                                                        ^
+^ Expression   ^ Meaning                                                                                    ^
+| **"Ai ca compantes ava'ten?"**  | "Are you accompanying them?" |
 | **"Stalat!"**  | An exclamation of authority, ordering a cease of action. |
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 | **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. |
+| **Monoeyes**  | Slang for an armored ATES soldier. ATES helmets were mostly featureless, save for a single burning 'eye' which split the face in two.  |
 | **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. |
-| **Vofel**  | Refers to the Vofel Province of Nepheros, a lush mountainous region that became home to the New Order of Nepheros. From a small village to a renaissance of engineering and civility. |
+| **Vofel**  | Refers to the Vofel Province of Nepheros, a lush mountainous region that became home to the New Order of Nepheros. Evolved from a small village to a renaissance of engineering and civility. |
+^ Expression   ^ Meaning                                                                                        ^
+| **"Asta kosa ktun."**  | "As the stars set." A traditional idiom of relief. |
+| **"By Ahgniz."**  | An vain expression of pity, remorse, or anger. Compare "Oh my God." |
+| **"The blazing depths."**  | An article used in an expression of surprise or anger. Refers to the broiling hot Province of Esthyx. Compare "What the hell." |
 ===== OOC Notes =====

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