Page 42 of A Fine Scottish Spell (The Magical Matchmakers of Seven Cairns #2)

PERTINENT STUFF TO KNOW

Auld Ways, The - Earth religions, Paganism, belief in the gods and goddesses

Bride - thegoddess of healing symbolised by the element of water, goddess of the alchemical force of fire, and goddess of poetry

Caladbolg - the sword of Leite from the elf mounds

Cerridwen - a figure of significant importance in Welsh and Celtic mythology, often revered as a goddess of wisdom, inspiration, and rebirth

Crystal Athame - Ceremonial knife used for spell work, healing, and sometimes, binding ceremonies

Crystal Prison, aka Danu’s Prison - where the mighty Goddess Danu imprisons immortals unwise enough to cross her

Danu - a central figure in Celtic mythology, specifically Irish lore, regarded as a primordial mother goddess associated with water, fertility, and wisdom

Domas - a spell to send one home

Dreaming, The - constantly fluid and ever changing plane of existence- all beings from every level can travel there because nothing is permanent, and there is constant chaos

Ether, The - The Weaver telepathic alarm system that does not include the goddesses or the Defenders.

Goddess’s Ledger of Infinity - used to report the Council’s meeting minutes to the goddesses

Highland Veil - a tapestry of time, energy, and mystical ether.

Over the ages, it becomes worn and thins a bit here and there.

Some beings, depending on their goddess given abilities, are sometimes able to slip through to other worlds or times and create havoc where they do not belong, giving birth to many of our myths and legends.

There is but one thing powerful enough to keep the Veil’s weave strong and intact enough to fully separate that which must be kept to itself for the good of all: Love.

Induciae - a spell or request for the suspension of hostilities

Kelpie - In Scottish folklore, a kelpie is a dangerous, shape-shifting water spirit that can appear as a horse.

Knowing, The - the way the goddesses speak to the Weavers as a whole. Their minds connect, and knowledge is shared.

Libero - a spell to release a subject from the effects of another spell

MacAlester Craig - village nearest to MacAlester Keep

Order of the Defenders of the Veil - mortals sworn to defend the Highland Veil and work with the Weavers. They also possess a few special powers and a longer than usual lifespan…but they are still mortal and eventually die.

Portal Bell - when an unsuspecting mortal rings it, they travel to another time; the time chosen for them by a Weaver.

Quies - a spell to freeze someone in place and time to prevent them from harming themselves or others

Recedo - a spell to put out fires

Septem Cairnēs - a spell to transport to Seven Cairns

Seven Cairns - a quaint Highland village that is so very much more ;)

Talam - the Weavers’ word for the earth realm. Earth = Talam

Tarot Card Dating App - an irresistible phone application that helps the Weavers lure fated mate prospects to Seven Cairns

Tenete - a spell for strength to hold fast and stay together

Tranquillitis - a spell for tranquility

Unum Sumus - a healing spell that unites the powers of others

Weavers - the ten immortals charged with the protection and rejuvenation of the Highland Veil