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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> | ||
*'''[[Arc]]''' - <small>An aspect of [[Light]] related to motion.</small> | *'''[[Arc]]''' - <small>An aspect of [[Light]] related to motion.</small> | ||
*'''[[Archon]]''' - <small>A Fallen | *'''[[Archon]]''' - <small>A Fallen rank that is capable of communing with the Prime Servitors.</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> | ||
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*'''[[Battle of Burning Lake]]''' - <small>An event where Guardians discovered a Hive presence on Earth.</small> | *'''[[Battle of Burning Lake]]''' - <small>An event where Guardians discovered a Hive presence on Earth.</small> | ||
*'''[[Battle of the Twilight Gap]]''' - <small>A conflict that took place in [[Twilight Gap]] between the Guardians and the Fallen united under the [[House of Devils]], [[House of Winter]], and [[House of Kings]].</small> | *'''[[Battle of the Twilight Gap]]''' - <small>A conflict that took place in [[Twilight Gap]] between the Guardians and the Fallen united under the [[House of Devils]], [[House of Winter]], and [[House of Kings]].</small> | ||
*'''Battlesong''' - <small>A Hive chant used by Xivu Arath | *'''Battlesong''' - <small>A Hive chant used by Xivu Arath to strengthen [[Xivu Arath's Horde|her brood]] and weaken her enemies.</small> | ||
*'''[[Black Fleet]]''' - <small>An armada of [[Pyramid]]s commanded by the Witness.</small> | *'''[[Black Fleet]]''' - <small>An armada of [[Pyramid]]s commanded by the Witness.</small> | ||
*'''[[Black Heart]]''' - <small>A failed replica of the Veil constructed by the [[Sol Divisive]] and guarded by the [[Sol Progeny]].</small> | *'''[[Black Heart]]''' - <small>A failed replica of the Veil constructed by the [[Sol Divisive]] and guarded by the [[Sol Progeny]].</small> | ||
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*'''Bomb Logic''' - <small>A philosophy of the [[Light]] and the antithesis of [[Sword Logic]] first mentioned by [[Mara Sov]] which is associated with complexity rather than the Sword Logic's simplicity.</small> | *'''Bomb Logic''' - <small>A philosophy of the [[Light]] and the antithesis of [[Sword Logic]] first mentioned by [[Mara Sov]] which is associated with complexity rather than the Sword Logic's simplicity.</small> | ||
*'''Bombardment''' - <small>A name of the Dark Future event where the Fallen, Hive, Cabal and Dark Guardians attacked Earth simultaneously and destroyed the Last City and most of its defenders.</small> | *'''Bombardment''' - <small>A name of the Dark Future event where the Fallen, Hive, Cabal and Dark Guardians attacked Earth simultaneously and destroyed the Last City and most of its defenders.</small> | ||
*'''[[Bracus]]''' - <small>A Cabal rank equivalent to a sargeant.</small> | |||
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*'''[[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 affects the mental world and 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 affects the mental world and has existed since before the beginning of time that is antithesis to the Light and seeks destruction of those that cannot survive.</small> | ||
*'''[[Dead Orbit]]''' - <small>The faction that believes the exodus from Earth is inevitable, led by [[Jalaal]].</small> | *'''[[Dead Orbit]]''' - <small>The faction that believes the exodus from Earth is inevitable, led by Arach [[Jalaal]].</small> | ||
*'''[[Deathsong]]''' – <small>A Hive spell that can range from annihilating a target out of existence or rending entire worlds apart. Utilized by [[Deathsinger]]s only.</small> | *'''[[Deathsong]]''' – <small>A Hive spell that can range from annihilating a target out of existence or rending entire worlds apart. Utilized by [[Deathsinger]]s only.</small> | ||
*'''[[Deck of Whispers]]''' - <small>A deck of tarot-lite cards created as a result of [[Eris Morn]]'s ascension into the Hive God of Vengeance.</small> | *'''[[Deck of Whispers]]''' - <small>A deck of tarot-lite cards created as a result of [[Eris Morn]]'s ascension into the Hive God of Vengeance.</small> | ||
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*'''[[Deepsight]]''' - <small>An aspect of the Darkness used to reveal echoes of past events, and enable weapon crafting.</small> | *'''[[Deepsight]]''' - <small>An aspect of the Darkness used to reveal echoes of past events, and enable weapon crafting.</small> | ||
*'''[[Disciples of the Witness]]''' - <small>A group of powerful individuals that serve the will of the Witness and assist it in achieving the Final Shape.</small> | *'''[[Disciples of the Witness]]''' - <small>A group of powerful individuals that serve the will of the Witness and assist it in achieving the Final Shape.</small> | ||
*'''[[Dominus]]''' - <small>A Cabal rank equivalent to a commander-in-chief, held by Ghaul prior to his death.</small> | |||
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*'''[[Egregore]]''' - <small>A form of fungus capable of traveling between dimensions.</small> | *'''[[Egregore]]''' - <small>A form of fungus capable of traveling between dimensions.</small> | ||
*'''[[Cabal Emperor|Emperor/Empress]]''' - <small>The ruler of the Cabal | *'''[[Cabal Emperor|Emperor/Empress]]''' - <small>The ruler of the Cabal Empire.</small> | ||
*'''[[Endless Night]]''' - <small>An event where that Vanguard allies with [[Mithrax, Kell of Light|Mithrax]], Kell of the [[House of Light]], to dispel a Vex simulation that threatened the Last City.</small> | *'''[[Endless Night]]''' - <small>An event where that Vanguard allies with [[Mithrax, Kell of Light|Mithrax]], Kell of the [[House of Light]], to dispel a Vex simulation that threatened the Last City.</small> | ||
*''' | *'''Era of Conquest''' - <small>A period in Cabal history where they would begin their campaign of conquest across the galaxy.</small> | ||
*'''Era of Lead''' - <small>A period in Cabal history that predates their campaign of conquest across the galaxy.</small> | |||
*'''[[Ether]]''' – <small>The life-giving and hormonal substance of the Fallen where their former home planet [[Riis]] overflowed with it until they became nomads and used [[Servitor]]s to make more.</small> | *'''[[Ether]]''' – <small>The life-giving and hormonal substance of the Fallen where their former home planet [[Riis]] overflowed with it until they became nomads and used [[Servitor]]s to make more.</small> | ||
*'''[[Exo]]''' – <small>War | *'''[[Exo]]''' – <small>War machines created by [[Clovis Bray I]] to achieve immortality by transferring human consciousness to new bodies by combining Radiolara with "Clarity".</small> | ||
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*'''[[Ley Lines]]''' - <small>A location that serves a bridge between the material plane and the [[Ascendant Realm|Ascendant Plane]] and is influenced by paracausal entities.</small> | *'''[[Ley Lines]]''' - <small>A location that serves a bridge between the material plane and the [[Ascendant Realm|Ascendant Plane]] and is influenced by paracausal entities.</small> | ||
*'''[[Light]]''' – <small>A paracausal force that affects the physical world and has existed since before the beginning of time and space. Driven to increase the complexity and diversity of entities within the universe, and encourage the growth of new lifeforms.</small> | *'''[[Light]]''' – <small>A paracausal force that affects the physical world and has existed since before the beginning of time and space. Driven to increase the complexity and diversity of entities within the universe, and encourage the growth of new lifeforms.</small> | ||
*'''[[Lightbearer]]''' – <small>A individual capable of wielding the Light.</small> | *'''[[Lightbearer]]''' – <small>A individual capable of wielding the Light via their [[Ghost]]s.</small> | ||
*'''[[Long Drift]]''' - <small>An event in Eliksni history where they became the Fallen and begin pursuing the Traveler to the Sol System.</small> | *'''[[Long Drift]]''' - <small>An event in Eliksni history where they became the Fallen and begin pursuing the Traveler to the Sol System.</small> | ||
*'''Luster''' - A term used by [[Rhulk, Disciple of the Witness|Rhulk]] to refer to the Witness's abilities, i.e. repair items such as [[Lubrae's Ruin|Rheliksbane]]. | |||
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*'''[[Necromancy]]''' – <small>A practice involving the use of [[paracausal]] abilities to reanimate the dead. It is considered by the Hive to be a violation of [[Sword Logic]]. </small> | *'''[[Necromancy]]''' – <small>A practice involving the use of [[paracausal]] abilities to reanimate the dead. It is considered by the Hive to be a violation of [[Sword Logic]]. </small> | ||
*'''[[New Monarchy]]''' - <small>A faction that believes in absolute authority, led by Executor [[Hideo]].</small> | *'''[[New Monarchy]]''' - <small>A faction that believes in absolute authority and restoration of Golden Age knowledge, led by Executor [[Hideo]].</small> | ||
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*'''[[Oversoul]]''' – <small>A [[Hive]] construct created by [[Ascendant Hive]] to detach their souls from their physical bodies to increase their chance of survival by containing them within Oversoul and capable of emitting a [[Paracausal]] death impulse.</small> | *'''[[Oversoul]]''' – <small>A [[Hive]] construct created by [[Ascendant Hive]] to detach their souls from their physical bodies to increase their chance of survival by containing them within Oversoul and capable of emitting a [[Paracausal]] death impulse.</small> | ||
*'''[[Optus]]''' - <small>A rank held exclusively by the Psions serving Empress Caiatl.</small> | |||
*'''[[OXA Machine]]''' - <small>A device that holds the records of the universe, destroyed and remade by the Psions.</small> | *'''[[OXA Machine]]''' - <small>A device that holds the records of the universe, destroyed and remade by the Psions.</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, 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> | *'''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> | ||
*'''[[Prime Servitor]]''' - <small>A form of Servitor that | *'''[[Prime Servitor]]''' - <small>A form of Servitor that provides Ether for the entire House.</small> | ||
*'''[[Primus]]''' - <small>A Cabal rank equivalent to a commander.</small> | |||
*'''[[Psion Flayer]]''' - <small>A Psion rank capable of using a variety of powerful psionic abilities that are ascended through [[Flayer Aspirant]]s.</small> | |||
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*'''[[Red War]]''' - <small>An event where the [[Red Legion]] used the [[Traveler Cage]] to strip all Guardians of their Light and invade the Last City.</small> | *'''[[Red War]]''' - <small>An event where the [[Red Legion]] used the [[Traveler Cage]] to strip all Guardians of their Light and invade the Last City.</small> | ||
*'''[[Reef Wars]]''' - <small>A series of events where the Awoken fought the Fallen from the [[House of Wolves]] led by [[Skolas, Kell of Kells|Skolas]].</small> | *'''[[Reef Wars]]''' - <small>A series of events where the Awoken fought the Fallen from the [[House of Wolves]] led by [[Skolas, Kell of Kells|Skolas]].</small> | ||
*'''Resonance''' - <small>An aspect of Darkness predominantly used by the Witness and its Disciples.</small> | |||
*'''Risen''' - <small>An archaic Dark Age term for Lightbearers, presently used to refer specifically to Lightbearers from that time period.</small> | *'''Risen''' - <small>An archaic Dark Age term for Lightbearers, presently used to refer specifically to Lightbearers from that time period.</small> | ||
*'''[[Rite of Proving]]''' - <small>A Cabal tradition used to challenge another in a trial by combat, reinstated by [[Empress Caiatl]] following the [[Fall of Torobatl]].</small> | *'''[[Rite of Proving]]''' - <small>A Cabal tradition used to challenge another in a trial by combat, reinstated by [[Empress Caiatl]] following the [[Fall of Torobatl]].</small> | ||
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*'''Scal'sangus''' - <small> A Cabal form of art used to decorate the [[Bell of Conquests]].</small> | *'''Scal'sangus''' - <small> A Cabal form of art used to decorate the [[Bell of Conquests]].</small> | ||
*'''Scribe''' - <small>A Cabal or Fallen rank that records history.</small> | *'''Scribe''' - <small>A Cabal or Fallen rank that records history.</small> | ||
*''' | *'''[[Seraphs]]''' - <small>A group of enforcers hired by [[Rasputin]] to protect the Sol System from alien threats during the Golden Age.</small> | ||
*'''[[Shadows of Calus]]''' - <small>Assassins hired by Calus to eliminate the major participants of the Midnight Coup.</small> | |||
*'''[[Shadows of Yor]]''' - <small>A cultist group that follow the teachings of [[Dredgen Yor]].</small> | *'''[[Shadows of Yor]]''' - <small>A cultist group that follow the teachings of [[Dredgen Yor]].</small> | ||
*'''Simulation''' – <small>A [[Vex]] facsimile or duplicate created to study and understand from entities to entire realities with perfect fidelity and predictive ability.</small> | *'''Simulation''' – <small>A [[Vex]] facsimile or duplicate created to study and understand from entities to entire realities with perfect fidelity and predictive ability.</small> | ||
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*'''[[Val]]''' - <small>A Cabal rank equivalent to a captain.</small> | |||
*'''[[Valus]]''' - <small>A Cabal rank equivalent to a chieftain.</small> | |||
*'''[[Vanguard]]''' - <small>An organization of [[Titan]]s, [[Warlock]]s, and [[Hunter]]s that lead the Guardians in defense of the Last City.</small> | *'''[[Vanguard]]''' - <small>An organization of [[Titan]]s, [[Warlock]]s, and [[Hunter]]s that lead the Guardians in defense of the Last City.</small> | ||
*'''[[Void]]''' – <small>An aspect of Light related to gravity.</small> | *'''[[Void]]''' – <small>An aspect of Light related to gravity.</small> | ||
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*'''Y-Goblet''' - A religious artifact once used by the Psions before the God-Thoughts dominated the people. | |||
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