Armada of Antares

by Alan Burt Akers

  A

  Admiral Constanto, The: An inn in Valkanium.

  Adria, Cleitar: A hyr-kaidur in the Jikhorkdun of Huringa.

  Algarond, Quarnach: Vad of the Dudinter District of Ba-Marish. His identity was taken by Prescot to penetrate the fortress of Smerdislad in Faol to rescue Saffi from the Manhounds. (AVA)

  Alley of Cloves: Narrow street in the sacred quarter of Ruathytu in which stands the inn The Kyr Nath and the Fifi.

  Ama of the Shining Hair: Daughter of a poor man in a Vallian story.

  Amak: Rank of nobility below Elten.

  Apulad: A Kovnate in Hamal.

  arbora: A bird whose bright plumage is used for helmet decoration.

  Arnor, Island of: Lies on the east coast of Havilfar to the north of the mouth of the River Havilthytus.

  Asshurphaz: A Warrior God of Djanduin.

  Avanar: An estate in Valka near Vulheim.

  Aymlo, Dorval: A Lamnian merchant of Ordsmot rescued by Prescot from the Manhounds of Faol. (MHA)

  B

  Ba Fela: A free city on the west coast of Havilfar.

  Bagor ti Hemlad: Alias used by Prescot in Hamal.

  Balass the Hawk: A hyr-kaidur of the Jikhorkdun in Huringa who escaped with Prescot. His home is Xuntal. He helped train up Prescot’s new army of sword and shield men; a good comrade.

  Balintol: Southern sub-continent of Segesthes.

  Balkash: A Stromnate in Falinur in Vallia.

  Ba-Marish: A free city on the west coast of Havilfar opposite Ng’groga.

  banber: A superior cucumber.

  Bandermair, Kharon Wonlin: A Djang bought by Prescot in Ruathytu and freed from slavery. (BMA)

  Barflut the Razor Feathered: A flutsman’s oath.

  Barfurd: An oath of the Hamalian army.

  Bartak the Hyrshiv: Twelfth son of Bartak the Ob. Escaped with Prescot from the Manhounds. A brokelsh from Hyrzibar’s Finger. (AVA)

  binhoy: A deep-hold square-built cargo flier of Hamal.

  Blessed Xerenike: A minor religion of Havilfar.

  bobs: Nickname for Valkan medals. The official name is: The Strom’s Medal for the Valor of a Warrior Heart.

  Boulevard of the Goldsmiths: One of the wealthiest boulevards of the sacred quarter in Ruathytu.

  Brand, Avec: A gul of Orlush in Hamal who traveled and worked on vollers with Ilter Monicep and Prescot. (FLA)

  Brodensmot: A town in Hyrzibar’s Finger in southeast Havilfar.

  C

  Cafresmot: A military headquarters town in Djanduin.

  Capela, Encar, Kov of Faol: Master of the Manhounds of Faol.

  Capnon, King: King of the Canops defeated in battle. (ARA)

  Casmas the Deldy: A banker and loan shark and bookie of Ruathytu.

  cayferm: Mysterious gas affording half the power to a voller.

  Chaadur: Alias used by Prescot as a gul in Hamal.

  Chan of the Wings: A loyal merker of Djanduin who first raised cry of: “Notor Prescot! King of Djanduin!”

  chank: Vicious white-shark of the Outer Oceans.

  Chavonth Chamber: Informal conference hall in Esser Rarioch.

  Chelestima: Sister to Chido ham Thafey.

  Chezra-gon-Kranak: An evil deity of the Katakis.

  Chimula the Sumptuous: Alias used by a Chulik Kovneva in Smerdislad. (AVA)

  clanxer: A common sword of Vallia similar to cutlass.

  clef: West.

  clum: One of the great mass of very poor people in Ruathytu, free but often no better off than slave.

  Conelawlad: A town of Hamal.

  Coper, Ortyg Fellin: Once Pallan of the Highways of Djanduin, rescued from a burning inn by Prescot, made regent of Djanduin when Prescot as king left the country. An obdjang and a good comrade.

  Corg: Deity sworn on by the seafarers of Vallia.

  Court of the Stux of Zodjuin: Outer court in Palace of Djanguraj.

  Crebent: castellan, bailiff.

  Lykon Crimahan, Kov of Forli: A Vallian noble hostile to Prescot.

  Crippled Chavonth, The: A low-class inn of Urigal in the Kovnate of Waarom in Hamal.

  Cup Song of the Och Kings, The: An Och drinking song.

  D

  Dancing Rostrum, The: A fashionable dancehall of Ruathytu.

  Dawn Lands: Earliest settled portions of Havilfar around the Shrouded Sea. Now a confused quilt of many independent countries.

  Deb-so-Parang: The Wizard of Loh at the court of the Emperor of Vallia.

  Derson Ob-Eye: Guard in employ of King Doghamrei who set Prescot alight and threw him overboard from a skyship. (BMA)

  Djan: The Supreme Being in the Pantheon of Djanduin.

  Djan-kadjiryon: The Warrior manifestation of Djan.

  Djondalar: A Warrior God of Djanduin.

  Doghamrei: King of Hirrume within the Empire of Hamal.

  Domon, Lara Kholin: A rich and high-spirited young lady of Djanguraj.

  Donamair, Naghan Kholin: Djang brought by Prescot to Valka to train a flutduin force.

  Dorn, Kytun Kholin: Djang warrior noble who fought for Prescot and loyally supports O. Fellin Coper in military management of Djanduin during Prescot’s absences. A good comrade.

  Dovad: Town of Hamal situated on River Mak by lake and waterfall.

  Drak: Prescot and Delia’s eldest son, twin to Lela.

  Drak na Vallia: A marching song of great popularity in Vallia. The swods in the ranks call it Old Drak Himself.

  Dray: Seg and Thelda’s eldest son, the Strom of Balkash.

  Dudinter: Electrum.

  Dwadjang: Name given to the four-armed Djangs.

  dwazn: Twenty.

  dwaznob: Twenty-one.

  dyrolain: Fat and nourishing bean favored by mirvols.

  E

  Ehren, Captain Lars: Captain of Vallian galleon Ovvend Barynth.

  Elten: Title of nobility between Rango and Amak.

  Endo, Lorgad: Lamnian merchant of Vallia who assisted Prescot. (AVA)

  Eomlad: Town of northern Hamal to the east of Skull Bay burned during the revolution that brought Queen Thyllis to power. (BMA)

  Esme: Kovneva of Apulad, slain by her slave girl, the Fristle Floy. (FLA)

  Eurys: Vadvarate on coast of southeast Hamal opposite Niklana.

  Eurys, Vad of: Chido’s father. (AVA)

  Exand, Jiktar: Commander of the fortress guard of Esser Rarioch. (AMA)

  exorc: A dog-sized cat with green leathery skin, hook-clawed webbed feet, four legs, gaping mouth with four enormous canine teeth. Rudimentary wings deeply scalloped on trailing edge mounted on two thick columns rising just abaft shoulder blades. Barbed whip-tail. Must glide down onto prey and is then flown back to eyrie by mother for fresh attack.

  F

  Faerling Throne: Name given to throne in Djanguraj.

  Fahia, Queen: Fat and pathetically unpleasant queen of Hyrklana. (ARA)

  Falkerdrin: A Kovnate of Vallia, with extremely rich lands.

  fambly: Term of affectionate abuse without rancor.

  Famphreon, Natyzha, the dowager Kovneva of Falkerdrin: Noblewoman of Vallia of very great wealth, controlling her son the Kov, the Pallan of the Armory, with a rod of iron. Bitterly opposed to Prescot and his schemes.

  Fanli the Fristle Fifi and her Regiment of Admirers: A risqué song.

  Farthytu, Hamun ham, Amak of Paline Valley: A real identity given to Prescot by the old Amak on his deathbed, in honor, and used by Prescot in Hamal.

  Farthytu, Naghan ham. The old Amak of Paline Valley, slain with his son Hamun during a raid by the wild men from the west. (BMA)

  Feoste, Ornol ham, Kov of Apulad: A noble of Hamal connected with voller manufacture who believes Prescot as Chaadur slew his wife.

  Five-handed Eos-Bakchi: A Vallian spirit of luck and good fortune.

  flutduin: A powerful and superior saddle flyer of Djanduin.

  foburf: Small four-legged mammal of the taiga of S. Havilfar with superb glossy black fur much used for flying furs.

 
; Forli: Kovnate of Vallia often called The Blessed Forli lying on an eastern tributary of the central river.

  Foul Fernal: A demon of Havilfar.

  G

  Gerawin: Short squat diffs with thin bandy legs, from Gilarna the Barren. Armed with long thin flexible swords and tridents. Immensely efficient guards working with army of Hamal.

  ghat: east.

  Gilarna the Barren: In Hamal, home of the Gerawin.

  Gleen the Envious: A minor spirit of deviltry in many of the pantheons of Kregen.

  Golden Talu, The: A high-class tavern and restaurant in the sacred quarter of Ruathytu.

  grak!: A cruel and ugly word used by slave drivers as they crack their whips, meaning: “Hurry!” “Move!” “Jump to it!” “Work ’til you die!”

  gul: A poor freeman of Hamal with some rights; often a tradesman.

  H

  Hall of Notor Zan: All black hall of judgment in Hammabi el Lamma.

  ham: Middle name of the most ancient families of Hamal.

  Hangol, Kov: Newly-appointed Pallan of the armies of the north of Hamal fighting in Pandahem. (AMA)

  Hanitch!: Battle cry of the warriors of Hamal.

  Hanitcha the Harrower: An avenging spirit of punishment much respected and sworn by in Havilfar, and whose name is much used in threats.

  Harding: A tutor of Aphrasöe.

  Harshur, Rees ham, Trylon of the Golden Wind: A noble Numim of Hamal, a remarkable man, brave and generous, a Bladesman with Prescot and a good comrade to Hamun ham Farthytu.

  Havil the Green: Supreme deity over much of Havilfar, whose worship is the official religion in Hamal and Hyrklana and elsewhere.

  Headless Risslaca, The: A constellation seen from Kregen.

  Heart Heights of Valka, The: A marching song of Valka.

  Heavenly Mines: Mines of S.W. Hamal producing one of the minerals used in the flying boxes of vollers. A place of horror.

  Hemlad: A town of Hamal to the east of Dovad.

  hersany: Heavy, ugly, six-legged saddle-animal with thick coat of chalky-white hair, of Pandahem.

  Hestan, Garnath ham, Vad of Middle Nalem: A noble of Hamal and deadly enemy of Rees, employs the Kataki Strom Rosil and is associated with the Wizard of Loh, Phu-si-Yantong.

  Hirrume Warrior: Hamalian skyship belonging to King Doghamrei destroyed by Prescot. (AVA)

  Hito the Hunter: Guardian spirit of the treacherous guides of Faol.

  Hoko the Amusingly Malicious: A minor spirit of deviltry in many of the pantheons of Kregen.

  Horosh, Pallan Hennard: Official in charge of production on the Volgendrin of the Bridge. (AMA)

  hulu: One who is a bit of a villain and a bit of an idiot.

  Hyr-Jiktar: Colonel in Chief of regiment.

  Hyr Khor: A large island off the west coast of Djanduin, north of Uttar Djombey, contains the Kharoi Stones, Prescot is the Kov.

  Hyrzibar: A shishi of mythology exclusively serving the minor godlings.

  Hyrzibar’s Finger: A long promontory of S.E. Havilfar above Quennohch.

  I

  ich: Suffix to a title indicating the second twin, icha feminine.

  Ifilion: A kingdom on the east coast of Havilfar between the northern and southern mouths of the River Os. Has retained its independence.

  Insur ti Fotor: First lieutenant of the galleon Ovvend Barynth. (AVA)

  Iyam: Nation of North Pandahem lying between Lome and Menahem.

  J

  Jagdur, Nath Djin: A Dwadjang, once Kov of Hyr Khor, for a brief space King of Djanduin, leemshead, disowned by his tan, slain in the ritual fight in the Sacred Court of the Warrior Gods. (FLA)

  Jaws of Nundji: A high pass in the Mountains of Mirth.

  jen: Lord; A Vallian term equating with the Hamalian Notor.

  Jen Drak: The Emperor of Vallia’s flagship in the Battle of Jholaix. (AMA)

  Jholaix, Battle of: In which the flying Armada and ground forces from Vallia, with the Pandaheem, defeated the Hamalese army of the north leading to an uneasy peace with Hamal. (AMA)

  joat: Powerful and superior saddle animal used by cavalry in Djanduin.

  Jynaratha: Island off east coast of Vallia from which Prescot was taken by the Scorpion of the Star Lords back to Earth. (MHA)

  K

  Kaerlan the Merciful: Beneficent spirit much called upon by the masses in Hamal.

  Kaidun, By: A kaidur oath.

  Kardo: Son of Melow the Supple, twin to Shara.

  Kataki: Diff with thick black hair oiled and curled, low brow, flaring nostrils, gape-jawed mouth with snaggly teeth, wide-spaced eyes narrow and cold. Has a long whip-like tail to which is strapped a steel blade. Slave-masters seldom found as slaves in any part of Kregen, the Katakis are formidable fighting men.

  Katri, Aunt: Aunt to Delia, the emperor’s sister. Kind and warmhearted.

  Kavinstok: A Vadvarate of Vallia.

  khand: Guild, caste or brotherhood of profession, trade or calling.

  Khe-Hi-Bjanching: A Wizard of Loh.

  Khokkak the Meddler: A minor spirit of deviltry in many of the pantheons of Kregen.

  kish: steam.

  Kodar ti Vakkansmot: Chief of Prescot’s corps of trumpeters.

  Kolanier, Rogan: Zan-Chuktar commanding Army of the East of Djanduin, deceived by Nath Jagdur and Gorgrens. (FLA)

  Kov Logan na Hirrume and the two Fristle fifis: A legendary story of Havilfar.

  Krozair Cycle, The: The Third Cycle in the Saga of Dray Prescot.

  Krun, By: A Hamalese oath.

  Kuerden the Merciless: Malignant spirit much used in vilification by the masses of Hamal.

  Kyr Nath and the Fifi, The: An inn in the sacred quarter of Ruathytu with a convenient tree for secret comings and goings much used by Prescot during his days of espionage.

  Kyro: Square, plaza, piazza.

  L

  Lamahan, Naghan: Name used by Prescot as merker on Volgendrin of the Bridge, borrowed from alias of Gordano ham Thafey, Chido’s cousin. (AMA)

  Lament for Valinur Fallen, The: A famous song of Valka telling of early defeat and final triumph.

  Largan the Rule: Palace architect of Vondium.

  Latimer: Voller owner and shipping merchant rescued by Prescot from the Manhounds of Faol. (MHA)

  Lay of Faerly the Ponsho Farmer’s Daughter, The: A merry little ballad concerning a Fristle fifi.

  Lela: Daughter of Delia and Prescot, twin to Drak.

  Leotes ti Ponthieu: A Bravo fighter of Zenicce, master swordsman, as a Bladesman in Ruathytu defeated by Prescot. (BMA) (AVA)

  Lesser Sharangil Archipelago, The: A considerable grouping of moderately sized islands in The Shrouded Sea.

  Lilah, Princess: Princess of Hyrklana rescued by Prescot from the Manhounds of Faol. (MHA)

  Livahan, Nath ham, Kov of Thoth Uppwe: Known as Nath the Crafty in Ruathytu. Has an obsessional hatred for diffs. (AMA)

  looshas pudding: A succulent dessert much favored in the army.

  Loxo!: The call shouted by link-men to attract customers.

  M

  Mag: Twin brother to Mog, High Priestess of Migladrin. (MHA) (ARA)

  Mahmud, Orlan, nal Yrmcelt: Young Horter and courtier of Hyrklana. (ARA)

  Mak, River: Rises in the Black Hills of Hamal and empties into the River Havilthytus at Ruathytu. Black waters, whence its name.

  Malab’s Blood: Deep purple wine of Hamal, not favored by Prescot.

  Malahak: Spirit of Hamal called on as witness to actions.

  malsidge: Melon-sized, tart fruit with green flesh and brown wrinkled skin, an anti-scorbutic.

  Martial Monks of Djanduin: A semi-religious order of men devoted to Djan. Habitually shave their heads.

  Mask of Recognition: A blazing golden mask worn by Prescot at the Battle of Tomor Peak. (AMA)

  Matoc: A non-commissioned officer.

  Med Neemusbane: A young Miglan who went with Prescot and Turko the Shield through the syatra-guarded passage into Mungul Sidrath (ARA)

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sp; Melow the Supple: A jikla whose twins were eased into the world of Kregen by Prescot, and who is now a part of the household of Esser Rarioch.

  Memphees: A poison distilled from the tree Memph, with additions of the cactus Trechinolc. It saps the strength and can kill.

  merezo: Circus or hippodrome for zorca and sleeth racing.

  merker: A messenger usually flying a vol or fluttclepper.

  Merle: Daughter of Trylon Jefan Werden.

  Middle Nalem: A Vadvarate of Hamal west of the Black Hills.

  Migshaanu: The deity of the religion of Migla, proscribed by the Canops but successfully restored by Prescot. (MHA) (ARA)

  Mindner, Felder Kholin: Dwadjang, Jiktar of Prescot’s flying forces in the struggle for Djanduin. Cousin to Lara Domon.

  Mog: Crone-like witch rescued by Prescot from the Manhounds of Faol. Chief Priestess of the Miglish religion of Migshaanu the All-Glorious. Called the Mighty Mog, or Mog the Mighty. (MHA) (ARA)

  Monicep, Ilter: A gul of Orlush, a smith, nephew to Avec Brand. Traveled with him and Prescot in Hamal and then built vollers in Sumbakir. (FLA)

  Morcray: Home of Strom Rosil Yasi, the Kataki Chuktar.

  Morro the Muscle: Deity of the Khamorros.

  Mother Diocaster: Goddess of easement and fertility and womanhood in the pantheon of Djanduin.

  Muruaa: A volcano that erupted and partially buried Orlush in Hamal, where the Star Lords set a task to Prescot’s hands. (FLA)

  “My wings are yours to command”: Ritual response of the merkers.

  N

  Naghan the Gnat: A superb armorer rescued with Prescot from the Jikhorkdun of Huringa and now armorer in Esser Rarioch.

  Naghan the Wily: Valkan song telling how the rich and ugly silversmith of Vandayha, Naghan the Wily, was trapped into marriage by Hefi, daughter of a bosk herder.

  Nalgre the Penitent, Bridge of: Bridge over the Black River in Ruathytu due south of the Kyro of the Horters.

  Nath the Arm: Kaidur trainer for the Jikhorkdun in Huringa. (NB: Nath the Arm does not appear to have had the same powers or possibilities of bargaining as a Roman lanista, and he disappears abruptly from Prescot’s story in Hyrklana.) (ARA)

  Nath the Guide: A treacherous Guide of Faol. (MHA)

  Nath the Keys: Turnkey in the dungeons of the Hanitchik, with one eye and a crippled leg, gruffly pitying Prescot during his imprisonment awaiting torture and hanging for murder. (AMA)

  Nath of Thothangir: Rescued by Prescot from the Manhounds of Faol. Prescot believed this name used as an alias. (MHA)