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All will be as it should . Part of the Xeruvians' acceptance of and belief in fate. (See: Pjorii).

By fang and claw . Wholeheartedly, particularly in a dicey or militant situation.

By the ashes of [deceased person] . The preface to a vow of solemn intent.

Gyngi . A derogatory insult that likens someone to an emasculated male or hairless chested boy or one without testicles; one so weak, he cannot sire children.

Jutji . A province, region, or state, depending on the context. Often used to mean a clan's territory. The plural is jutjil .

Kii . A Xeruvian’s essence, comprised of not just their soul, but their mind and body and more.

Kii-ba'il . Soul teacher. Sensai. The person who mentors someone through their early years in the discipline of Ky'Lota.

Kii-la, nona-il . My soul greets yours (or more literally, my soul to your soul). A traditional Xeruvian greeting said to a male of equal or higher standing. Kii-la, novala is said from one female to another of equal or higher standing, or to a female from a man of equal standing. When a person of high status is speaking to a male or female of lower status, they would say Nona-il'la (to a male) or Novala-la (to a female), which means roughly your soul is mine (to protect) .

Klika . A small, burrowing rodent that lives on Zephyria. Often used pejoratively to describe weakness and/or timidity.

Ky'Lota . Literally, soul dance . A martial arts discipline used to help young warriors (male and female) control their emotions and channel their strength toward good.

Peace be unto you . A customary farewell. The reply is, "And unto you."

Pjora-la . Essentially, "my fated love." More literally, "the one the Fates gave to me" or "fate given." Said by a male to a female mate. The masculine equivalent (said by a female to her male mate) is pjoril .

Pjorii . the Fates.

Reja-la . My heart. Also used as a name.

Senna . Four days, Zephyrian time.

Shinsek'uk . The Xeruvians' traditional outer robe, styled depending on the traditions and colors of each clan. Usually embroidered.

Skinsuit . Formfitting armor that resembles a wetsuit.

Var'Kol. An extinct enemy civilization.

Vyirkolen . A vicious predator often tamed as a pet by the Var'Kol. Also, an insult meaning something like Var'Kol scum or sympathizer (Var'Kol pet).

Wristcom . A multi-function wrist computer slash communicator that also assists implants with translations. Roughly the size of an oversized watch, from a human perspective.