The ADRSTA WORLD GLOSSARY AND TERMS

Illohi

Home of the Yimmyrd nation.  Fully closed off with a Source Shield. Only the governing Island of Thee Isle is accessible to all federated planets.

Vergana

Second colonial Earth settlement.  Stoic nation, autocratic, puritan in their beliefs.

Hynafol

Third evolutionary Earth settlement, planet of debauchery, known for gambling prostitution and similar undesirable trade.

Gweithi

Nimble, nymph like aliens.  Subservient potion makers who sell their services as workers to other nations.

 

Huggraker

Former member of the 104 and mortal enemies of the Thromians. Vampiric in appearance, they wear masks over their faces and are not trusted by the rest of the Federation.

Serenay

Home planet for all creatures afflicted with magic – gathered from the Federated Eight and sent to live under Yimmyrd rule. 

Rheese

Last settlement of humans after the final devastation of Earth. (Amber and Sam’s people)

Throm

First colonial settlement, home of interbred humans (and the birthplace of the ADRSTA Heroes).

 

The Throm Monarchy

WREXEL

(Book 1)

STAEDE

(Book 4)

SHIHLO

(Book 2)

WHYLE

(Book 3)

Glossary

Frequently used Terms

  • Allanor – Self-fertilizing and birthing witches of divination who live on Illohi under the protection of the Yimmyrd nation. 
  • Book of Ages – Old Thromian law, mostly historical and not currently followed, but not outlawed in special circumstances.
  • Drymm – The anti Yimmyrd – creatures of malevolence and evil, currently considered “contained”
  • Federation – All eight planets are members of the federation; all matters concerning the Diogel system are deliberated and voted upon. 
  • Force Field/Shield – Technology produced field of protection
  • Four Wings – The gothic castle built several centuries ago which is the home of the reigning Monarch of Throm and his family.  Currently each Royal Thromian brother resides in a wing of the palace. 
  • The Five – Intercessory Elders supporting the Three.
  • The Grand Wraith – Father of Magic – currently at rest rumoured to be returning, also called the Great Undecided due to conflicting reports of his ancient turbulent rule.
  • The Great Pink Cloud – Magical afflicting cloud that overtook the eight planets in Diogel over a century ago making some inhabitants magical. (See prohibition for the outcome)
  • The Great Schism – A moment in history when the Yimmyrd lost historical knowledge of their past
  • Lee – Small moon with gravity close to Throm.  Also used as military training ground and the preferred spot for the Monarch Gilroth’s Red army or Monarchial Guard.
  • Maldea – Trading nation completely eradicated by the Thromians during a vicious interbreeding program.
  • Prohibition – The law in which the Yimmyrd took to all of the seven planets and ordered all creatures of magical ability to live under Yimmyrd control on Serenay. 
  • Revelation Books – Books that “appear” in the Illohi library revealing details of magic.
  • The Sacred, The Most High – God as you understand him
  • Sanbara – panther like beast of magic, serving the reigning Monarch of Throm
  • Scribes – Females called to read the books of magical history
  • Sketh – Thromian dagger forged with magic.
  • The Spires (Anni Spires) – Yimmyrd Stronghold that houses the elder Yimmyrd and all of the archives and treasures of the Yimmyrd nation.
  • Source – Power that comes from the Creator of All
  • Source Shield – Higher power produced field/shield of protection
  • Subdueds – Ones who reside on the Planet Serenay, who held a former magical ability now stripped by the Yimmyrd.  During the prohibition Talismans were confiscated and other abilities suppressed. All beings of magic were sent to reside in seclusion on Serenay
  • The 104 – Creatures and Aliens who live outside of the Diogel Solar System of the Federated Eight.
  • The Three – Three Highest Elders of Illohi enlightened Yimmyrd with direct connection to the Sacred of All.
  • The Wall of Perdition – Enclosure built to contain the Drymm in a realm unknown.
  • The Watch Towers – Each planet has a watch tower that beams into space protecting the eight planets of the federation from the 104.
  • Thee Isle – Island upon the planet of Illohi -the governing city for all 8 planets, home to federated eight members and representatives and only accessible part of Illohi.
  • Valley of the Unspoken – Haven on Illohi for those who do not conform to Yimmyrd ideology.
  • Yimmyrd – Nation of guardians, direct communicators with the Creator of All. Balanced, ancient and fair but low in numbers.  Ability to summon a whip of light from their own hand that can heal, stun or kill. Able to read minds.