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*'''[[Anthem Anatheme]]''' - <small>A paracasual ability to subjectively manipulate reality into whatever one may desire, usually takes the form of the phrase "O/Oh (subject) mine" while addressing other beings. Used mainly by [[Ahamkara]].</small> | *'''[[Anthem Anatheme]]''' - <small>A paracasual ability to subjectively manipulate reality into whatever one may desire, usually takes the form of the phrase "O/Oh (subject) mine" while addressing other beings. Used mainly by [[Ahamkara]].</small> | ||
*'''Ascendant''' –<small>A state of apotheosis within the [[Ascendant realm]], allows one to transcend physical death in the real universe into a throne world of their creation. Can only be granted to followers of the [[Sword logic]] having killed powerful beings, with some exceptions.</small> | *'''Ascendant''' – <small>A state of apotheosis within the [[Ascendant realm]], allows one to transcend physical death in the real universe into a throne world of their creation. Can only be granted to followers of the [[Sword logic]] having killed powerful beings, with some exceptions.</small> | ||
*'''Aiat''' – <small>A word frequently used by the Hive and ceremoniously uttered in either a prayer or exultation.</small> | *'''Aiat''' – <small>A word frequently used by the Hive and ceremoniously uttered in either a prayer or exultation.</small> | ||
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*'''[[Dark Age]]''' – <small>The period in human history that followed the Collapse, where humanity struggled to survive in the wilderness and suffered from infighting and alien attacks.</small> | |||
*'''[[Dark Ether]]''' –<small>A corrupted version of [[Ether]] that has life-giving properties to create the [[Scorn]] from deceased [[Fallen]]. Used by [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]].</small> | *'''[[Dark Ether]]''' –<small>A corrupted version of [[Ether]] that has life-giving properties to create the [[Scorn]] from deceased [[Fallen]]. Used by [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]].</small> | ||
*'''[[Darkness]]''' – <small>A cosmic paracausal force that has existed since before the beginning of time that is antithesis to the Light and seeks destruction of those that cannot survive.</small> | *'''[[Darkness]]''' – <small>A cosmic paracausal force that has existed since before the beginning of time that is antithesis to the Light and seeks destruction of those that cannot survive.</small> | ||
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*'''[[Ghost]]''' – <small>A small, sapient machines created by the Traveler shortly after the Collapse.</small> | *'''[[Ghost]]''' – <small>A small, sapient machines created by the Traveler shortly after the Collapse.</small> | ||
*'''[[Guardian]]s''' – <small> | *'''[[Guardian]]s''' – <small>[[Lightbearer]]s who act as protectors of the Last City and Solar System against the forces of the [[Darkness]].</small> | ||
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*'''[[Paracausality|Paracausal]]''' – <small>A category used to refer to abilities, events or entities which seem to violate causality. It is also commonly referred to as "magic".</small> | *'''[[Paracausality|Paracausal]]''' – <small>A category used to refer to abilities, events or entities which seem to violate causality. It is also commonly referred to as "magic".</small> | ||
*'''Phase Radiance''' - <small>A form of energy that is utilized in [[Black Armory]] tech, | *'''Phase Radiance''' - <small>A form of energy that is utilized in [[Black Armory]] tech, that has various effects from suppressing abilities to killing, though it can be negated if those who have phase radiance as well that are matched in polarity.</small> | ||
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*'''Risen''' - <small>An archaic Dark Age term for Lightbearers, presently used to refer specifically to Lightbearers from that time period.</small> | |||
*'''Royal nectar''' - <small>A type of food substance derived from the floral emblem of the [[Cabal Empire]], typically found in the Pleasure Gardens. It is used to enhance [[Cabal]] into [[Ceremonial Bather]]s in the Royal Baths and is an staple ingredient to make Royal Wine.</small> | *'''Royal nectar''' - <small>A type of food substance derived from the floral emblem of the [[Cabal Empire]], typically found in the Pleasure Gardens. It is used to enhance [[Cabal]] into [[Ceremonial Bather]]s in the Royal Baths and is an staple ingredient to make Royal Wine.</small> | ||
*'''Royal Wine''' – <small>A royal beverage created from [[The Leviathan]] using planetary rubble grounded by the ship and mixed with royal nectar from the Pleasure Gardens. Favored by [[Emperor Calus]].</small> | *'''Royal Wine''' – <small>A royal beverage created from [[The Leviathan]] using planetary rubble grounded by the ship and mixed with royal nectar from the Pleasure Gardens. Favored by [[Emperor Calus]].</small> | ||
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*'''Simulation''' – <small>A [[Vex]] facsimile or duplicate created to study and understand with perfect fidelity and predictive ability.</small> | *'''Simulation''' – <small>A [[Vex]] facsimile or duplicate created to study and understand with perfect fidelity and predictive ability.</small> | ||
*'''[[SOLSECCENT]]''' – <small>A Golden Age organization responsible for coordinating the security of the Solar System.</small> | |||
*'''Song of Life''' – <small>A song sung by the [[Ammonite]]s dedicated to the Traveler, which the Hive attempted to replicate, but died when they tried to sing it. It’s counterpart is the Deathsong</small> | *'''Song of Life''' – <small>A song sung by the [[Ammonite]]s dedicated to the Traveler, which the Hive attempted to replicate, but died when they tried to sing it. It’s counterpart is the Deathsong</small> | ||
*'''Soulfire''' – <small>An archaic form of energy utilized by the [[Hive]] to both empower their forces and feed their Worms. It is even present upon death.</small> | *'''Soulfire''' – <small>An archaic form of energy utilized by the [[Hive]] to both empower their forces and feed their Worms. It is even present upon death.</small> | ||