adunasat: ridiculous, silly
agesjinar: impenetrable
ajerisparei: honored guests
ajlisil: ill-advised
ajun nesyarei: literally means “primary elements,” the basic forms in Junta martial arts
Ajun Topas: the crown prince
akvera: humbling
amedva: novice
angwe: young or unmarried woman
asam: Junta form symbolizing the earth, a technique that involves remaining firm and unmoving in combat
asj: Junta form symbolizing light/lightning, a technique that involves maneuvering around an opponent quickly so as to avoid a strike but also land a hit on the opponent
ayaret: mysterious
benat: an alcoholic drink similar to beer
bolakh: unsavory individual
des pl. desei: unit of distance, equivalent to about half a mile
desakh: popular, bitter-tasting drink made from a fruit native to Zulda; typically consumed in the morning
Desera Suskem: literally “the palace of the king,” the seat of Bhrean power, and where the royal family and other high-level officials reside
deskra pl. deskrei: unit of time made up of five gerasei (nine days each)
dona: thank you
genat sjinarei: literally means “touch boards,” an object used often by night warriors as a totem for meditation
geras pl. gerasei: unit of time made up of nine days
isthilak: meaning “one of a younger race,” language of origin is unknown
jaal pl. jaalei: a totem, specifically the focal object of meditation
jereniya: obsession
Junta: an order of warriors founded by the children of Sarel, the mythical man who was believed to manifest the power of the gods, teaching the principles of the Junta to his five children. Over time, these principles were molded and influenced by the already existing religion from which current Bhrean beliefs stem. There are five Junta sects, aligning with the five gods of the Bhrean pantheon: fire (Lera), earth (Gedmet), night (Dolan), water (Svorra), and light (Lunt).
kesin: instinct
ket pl. ketei: unit of time roughly equivalent to a minute
kosjnet: grains cooked in heavy cream, sometimes embellished with nuts and fruits, commonly eaten as a breakfast food
lat: Junta form symbolizing fire, a technique that involves focusing all energy on the assault, overpowering the opponent
lerin pl. lerinei: Bhrean noble
leritya: stringed musical instrument
madtiri: brother
melin pl. melinei: friend
metasa: business, matter
nasj’jos: greeting between equals, derived from “blessings of Joss”
nolesan: uneventful
nosera: beginning
pakrea: system of etiquette and protocol for the Bhrean upper classes
pekit: slang for excrement
peras pl. perasei: formal adornments worn by Bhrean women around the waist
pevram: alcoholic drink made by distilling fermented grain and letting it age in special wooden barrels
porya: substance mined from rock used when forging weapons and armor to create a stronger alloy
renatwe: cult, group of fanatics
satri: father
Sebaal: means “enlightenment” or “knowledge.” A cult that believes Amulets of Power could open gateways to a location or goal unknown to people outside its inner circle
sekda pl. sekdei: currency of Bhrea, made of a dull, slate-colored metal
sekran: group of initiates in the Junta order
sekvet: Junta form symbolizing water, a technique that involves moving fluidly and adjusting movement to avoid an opponent in combat
Sem Kasunel: term of respect for someone very powerful (e.g., a god) used by those of a lower station
Sem Narim: term of respect used for the queen, used by those of lower station, equivalent to “Your Majesty”
Sem Sarwe: term of respect used for female children of the royal family, used by those of lower station, equivalent to “Your Majesty”
Sem Suskem: term of respect used for the king used by those of a lower station, equivalent to “Your Majesty”
Sem Topas: term of respect used for male children of the royal family, used by those of lower station, equivalent to “Your Majesty”
se’a melin: my friend
Sem-Kelad: archaic name for an Amulet of Power, meaning unknown
semlora: term of respect for females of a higher station
semrawan: term of respect for males of a higher station
serakh: a memory
siket: a pity, a shame
sjosit: strategization
sobajat: literally “within the night,” meaning to “keep in the dark”
sobat: Junta form symbolizing night/darkness, a technique that involves creating the illusion of intention but doing something else instead
suwe pl. suwei: a unit of time roughly equivalent to 90 minutes
svotel: the Sight, the power to sense thoughts
vis’jar: board game based on strategy and removing the opponent’s pieces from the board