Tree of Ages 1

by Sara C. Roethle

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  Glossary

  A

  Àed (ay-add)- a conjurer of some renown, also known as “The Mountebank”

  Anders (ahn-durs)- a young, archive scholar.

  Arthryn (are-thrin)- alleged Alderman of Sormyr. Seen by few.

  B

  Bannock- unleavened loaf of bread, often sweetened with honey.

  Bladdered- drunk

  Boobrie- large, colorful, bird-like Faie that lures travelers away from the path.

  Branwen (bran-win)- a young, archive scholar.

  C

  Cavari- prominent clan of the Dair Leanbh.

  Ceàrdaman (see-air-duh-maun)- The Craftspeople, often referred to as Travelers. Believed to be Faie in origin.

  À Choille Fala (ah choi-le-uh fall-ah)- The Blood Forest. Either a refuge or prison for the Faie.

  Ceilidh (kay-lee)- A festival, often involving dancing and a great deal of whiskey.

  D

  Dair Leanbh (dare lan-ub)- Oak Child. Proper term for a race of beings with affinity for the earth. Origins unknown.

  Dram- a small unit of liquid measure, often referring to whiskey.

  Dullahan (doo-la-han)- Headless riders of the Faie. Harbingers of death.

  F

  Finnur (fin-uh)- member of Clan Cavari.

  G

  Garenoch (gare-en-och)- small, southern burgh. A well-used travel stop.

  Geancanach (gan-can-och)- small, mischievous Faie with craggy skin and bat-like wings. Travel in Packs.

  Glen- narrow, secluded valley.

  Gray City- See Sormyr

  Grogoch (grow-gok)- smelly Faie covered in red hair, roughly the size of a child. Impervious to heat and cold.

  Gwrtheryn (gweir-thare-in)- Alderman of Garenoch. Deathly afraid of Faie.

  H

  Haudin (hah-din)- roughly built homes, often seen in areas of lesser wealth.

  I

  Iseult (ee-sult)- allegedly the last living member of Uí Neíd.

  K

  Kai- escort of the Gray Lady.

  Keiren (kigh-rin)- daughter of the Mountebank. Whereabouts unknown.

  L

  Liaden (lee-ay-din)- the Gray Lady.

  M

  Meirleach (myar-lukh)- word in the old tongue meaning thief.

  Merrows- water dwelling Faie capable of taking the shape of sea creatures. Delight in luring humans to watery deaths.

  Midden- garbage.

  Migris- one of the Great Cities, and also a large trade port.

  Muntjac- small deer.

  N

  Neeps- turnips.

  O

  Óengus (on-gus)- a notorious bounty hunter.

  P

  Pooks- also known as Bucca, small Faie with both goat and human features. Nocturnal.

  Port Ainfean (ine-feen)- a medium-sized fishing port along the River Cair, a rumored haven for smugglers.

  R

  Reiver (ree-vur)- borderland raiders.

  S

  Sand Road- travel road beginning in Felgram and spanning all the way to Migris.

  Scunner- an insult referring to someone strongly disliked.

  Sgal (skal)- a strong wind.

  Sgain Dubh (skee-an-doo)- a small killing knife, carried by roguish characters.

  Slàinte (slawn-cha)- a toast to good health.

  Sormyr (sore-meer)- one of the Great Cities, also known as the Gray City.

  T

  Travelers- see Ceàrdaman.

  Trow- large Faie resembling trees. Rumored to steal children.

  U

  Uí Néid (ooh ned)- previously one of the great cities, now nothing more than a ruin.