Page 72 of The Laws of Nature (Heirs of the Empire #3)
GLOSSARY
Abieum A hallucinogen made from sap of the Abi tree.
Alios Ancient religion worshipping the twin Gods Alios and Gaari
Ambolk The language of the Amber Forest.
Arca A gambling game playing with Arcaneum cards
Arcaneum Cards Fortune telling cards based on the 12 sidu
Artemia A wide-spread polytheistic religion that worships the 12 sidu
Artemian The common language of the Azurian Empire
Bellator A type of demon, sometimes half demon, half fae.
Bitter argent A fine ale
Brides of Zai Chaste female acolytes of Zai.
Calcis/Limesweet A syrup made from lime juice and honey
Calcis bird A bright green bird originally from Ik-Sundal. Lives wild all over Azuria.
Calidrius bird A mythical bird whose song has healing properties
Coldleaf A pleasant smoking herb
Daeodon Ancient pig-like creature. Now extinct.
Foribunda An aphrodisiac made from the root of the foribunda plant that grows on Voluptue
Honeywine/Melcis A sweet white wine with honey and spices.
Immurite A pillar of the religion of Zai. A women kept in seclusion from the world to offer prayers to Zai and give advice from Zai to petitioners.
Juran The common language of Jur Mattan. Folk sons are often in Jura. Most people in Azuria know a few of the vulgar words.
Lucent/The Golden Ram Religion that worships gold and wealth.
Luxoli Sex between two men or two women, usually anal sex between men. Also used to mean same sex interactions, generally.
Luxorite A gay man. Named for the isle of Luxoria. Occasionally used for gay women.
Magaar A language spoken in Ismagaar and very commonly spoken in lands where magic is practised. Said to be close to the language of the fae.
Milk of Gaari A blend of goat's milk, honey and rose water. A rich beverage for celebrations.
Moonleaf A calming smoking her b
Mortingales Glossy black-coloured birds that sing sweetly at dusk and dawn. Called strix in the Amber Forest.
Pearl tonic An Azurian alcoholic spirit with a cloudy, milky appearance. Some varieties contain sofi. Reserved for those of noble blood.
Plumian A dying language spoken in the Plumian half of Pluma-Ferris. Banned in Azuria
Priam (The Cult of Priam) A religion based on the belief that the Klishian islands of Pia and Prim were sunk to the bottom of the sea a thousand years ago by demons and the people of those islands still live below the waves.
Poppy cake Poppy wax mixed with honey and breadcrumbs
Poppy wax A solid brown type of sofi
Salix A drug made from white willow bark that dulls pain and relieves fever
Sidusia The twelve sidu, Gods of Artemia and prophets of Zai.
Snap adders Highly poisonous snakes, often bred for their venom.
Spicewine A sweet, spiced red wine. Served warm in cold climates.
Sofi A drug made from poppy seeds that dulls pain and promotes a feeling of wellbeing. Usually a gritty grey paste
Zai The Imperial and one true faith of the Azurian Empire.
Zai as Man The leader of the faith of Zai.
Zai Mother The female leader of the faith of Zai.