Opulent (The Opalescent Collection Book 1)

by Isabelle Gallo

  The City of Lights- the largest city on Inesious. Also called the City.

  Clesta- Catastrophe’s orange moon that shattered from the destruction of the Bridge.

  Frozen Waterfalls- located a few miles away from the City. Also where Taj’ and Pearl live.

  Inesious- the largest of Catastrophe’s continents.

  Nalani- small rundown village just outside of the Ticktay Mountains.

  The Palace- commonly referred to Pete, Chenille, and Fitzray’s palace.

  The Star Pool- an invisible pool that reflects the stars. It has mystical powers that can show the future. Located north of Nalani.

  The Ticktay Mountains- the largest mountain range on Catastrophe.

  Verneil- a planet that Pete created and was destroyed.

  Verneil- Catastrophe’s blue moon that appeared after Clesta’s shattering.

  The Woods- the outskirts of the City.

  Important Terms

  Black Book- also known as Pete’s old journal. Pete wrote it, recording important facts about vampires.

  Blood Ceremony- when two vampires create a bond. This must happen for reincarnation to be possible. Two vampires, Eternal Mates or not, can perform a Blood Ceremony.

  Bond- referred to two species (usually a vampire or werewolf) forming a pair. It usually involves drinking the blood of their chosen partner.

  Ceremony- also known as a Blood Ceremony.

  Dragon’s Soul- a chain with a charm made from a dragon’s scales and precious metal. It is presented to a dragon’s Master or Mistress. This is the ultimate gift of loyalty a dragon can give.

  Eternal Mate- a vampire responsible for turning a mortal or half-mortal into a vampress. As a couple, each vampire is considered to be an Eternal Mate to each other.

  Half-Blood/Half Mortal- commonly referred to those that did not transform completely into a vampire. Can be killed even with a Ceremony. When killed, their heart is left behind and can be used to turn a vampire or vampress into a half-mortal.

  Immortal- a person who grew up on Catastrophe and cannot be killed. It is unknown how people become immortals, though some can be born immortal by two immortal parents.

  Moon Ceremony- when a wolf turns a mortal or half-mortal into a wolf. This can only be done on the night of a full moon.

  Mortal- person born on Earth and can be killed.

  Phases- emotions that a vampire goes through after the completion of a Ceremony.

  Poison- a natural substance produced by a vampire. It can have various affects on a vampress. A vampire will produce poison to numb a vampress or mortal when feeding or during a Ceremony. Color of the poison varies from vampire to vampire but is commonly black or clear and depending on the power of the vampire, can sometimes glow. A vampress also produces a very small amount of poison, but will not affect a vampire. Male wolves also have poison, but only enough for one Ceremony per life.

  Reincarnation- if a vampire or wolf completes a Ceremony and later dies, it will come back. It will be born an infant, grow, remember, and within a few years will return to their original age. They must reunite and complete a Ceremony with their Eternal Mate shortly after so reincarnation is possible again.

  Sebastian’s Ball- when Sebastian threw a large party and invited Annabel (Chenille) to Alfur.

  Vampire- name for a male vampire, or the species as a whole.

  Vampress- a female vampire.

  Werewolf- part human that can change to a wolf form; is immortal and needs a Ceremony to become reincarnated.

  About the Author

  Isabelle Gallo’s eternal love for fantasy inspired her to write Opulent when she was twelve years old, influenced by a multitude of dreams that portrayed a beautiful world - inhabited by characters that brought her dreams to life. Isabelle lives in New York with her family. Born premature, at only one pound, she has overcome countless challenges through love and support from her family and friends.