elju-The Ihrimsu word for "book," referring to someone, either Man or Sranc, who accompanies a Nonman to aid with his failing memory.

Empire-behind-the-Mountains-A Scylvendi name for the Nansurium.

Emwama-The indigenous Men of Earwa, who, as slaves of the Nonmen, were ma.s.sacred by the Five Tribes following the Breaking of the Gates. Very little is known of them.

Enathpaneah-A governorate of Kian and former province of the Nansur Empire. Located at the hinge of Khemema and Xerash, Enathpaneah is a semi-mountainous, semi-arid land whose wealth is predominantly derived from the caravans that pa.s.s through Caraskand, its administrative and commercial capital.

Ennutil-A Scylvendi tribe of the northwestern Steppe.

Enshoiya-Sheyic for "certainty." The Zaudunyani name for the Warrior-Prophet's sword.

ensolarii-The base monetary unit of High Ainon.

Eothic Garrison-The primary fortress and barracks of the Emperor's personal guard, dominating Momemn's northern quarter.

Eothic Guard-The personal heavy infantry guard of the Nansur Emperors, consisting primarily of Norsirai mercenaries from Cepalor.

Epistemologies, The-A work oft attributed to Ajencis but more likely a redacted compilation drawn from his other works. Many consider it his definitive philosophical statement on the nature of knowledge, but some argue that it distorts his position since it presents a unitary vision of views that actually evolved quite dramatically over the course of his life.

Eritga (4092-4111)-A Galeoth slave-girl belonging to Cutias Sarcellus, slain in the deserts of Khemema. (4092-4111)-A Galeoth slave-girl belonging to Cutias Sarcellus, slain in the deserts of Khemema.

Eryeat, Coithus (4038- )-The King of Galeoth, and father of Coithus Saubon. (4038- )-The King of Galeoth, and father of Coithus Saubon.

Eshganax-A Palatinate of High Ainon, located across the north Secharib Plains.

Eshkalas-A Palatinate of High Ainon, famed for the quality of its cotton, located on the western edge of the Secharib Plains.

Eumarna-The most populous governorate of Kian and former province of the Nansur Empire. Located to the south of the Betmulla Mountains, Eumarna is a large, fertile land that is primarily known for its exports of wine and horses.

Eumarni-The language of Eumarna, a derivative of ancient Mamati.

eunuchs-Men castrated either before or after the onset of p.u.b.erty, but usually before. Eunuchs have become something of an informal caste in the Three Seas, both in the management of harems and also in high administrative posts, where their lack of progeny, the belief is, renders them more immune to influence and less likely to harbour dynastic ambitions.

Exalt-General-The traditional t.i.tle of the Imperial Army's supreme commander.

Exhortations-The sole surviving work of Hatatian. See Hatatian Hatatian.

"Expect not, and you shall find glory everlasting ..."-The Tractate, Book of Priests, 8:31. The famed "Expect Not Admonition" of Inri Sejenus, where he urges his followers to give without hope of exchange. The paradox, of course, is that by doing this, they hope for eternal paradise in exchange. Book of Priests, 8:31. The famed "Expect Not Admonition" of Inri Sejenus, where he urges his followers to give without hope of exchange. The paradox, of course, is that by doing this, they hope for eternal paradise in exchange.

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Fallow Gate-The northernmost gate of Ishual.

Fama Palace-The residence and administrative seat of the Warrior-Prophet while the First Holy War remained in Caraskand, located on the Heights of the Bull.

Fanashila (4092-)-One of Esmenet's Kianene body-slaves. (4092-)-One of Esmenet's Kianene body-slaves.

Fanayal ab Kascamandri (4075- )-The first-born son of the Padirajah, and leader of the Coyauri, his famed elite heavy cavalry. (4075- )-The first-born son of the Padirajah, and leader of the Coyauri, his famed elite heavy cavalry.

Fane (3669-3742)-The Prophet of the Solitary G.o.d and founder of Fanimry. Initially a Shrial Priest in the Nansur province of Eumarna, Fane was declared a heretic by the ecclesiastical courts of the Thousand Temples in 3703 and banished to certain death in the Carathay Desert. According to Fanim tradition, rather than dying in the desert, Fane went blind, experienced the series of revelations narrated in the (3669-3742)-The Prophet of the Solitary G.o.d and founder of Fanimry. Initially a Shrial Priest in the Nansur province of Eumarna, Fane was declared a heretic by the ecclesiastical courts of the Thousand Temples in 3703 and banished to certain death in the Carathay Desert. According to Fanim tradition, rather than dying in the desert, Fane went blind, experienced the series of revelations narrated in the kipfa'aifan, kipfa'aifan, the "Witness of Fane," and was granted miraculous powers (the same powers attributed to the Cishaurim) he called the Water of Indara. He spent the remainder of his life preaching to and consolidating the desert tribes of the Kianene, who after his death would launch the White Jihad under the leadership of Fane's son, Fan'oukarji I. the "Witness of Fane," and was granted miraculous powers (the same powers attributed to the Cishaurim) he called the Water of Indara. He spent the remainder of his life preaching to and consolidating the desert tribes of the Kianene, who after his death would launch the White Jihad under the leadership of Fane's son, Fan'oukarji I.

Fanim-The name used by the Inrithi to refer to the followers of Fanimry.

Fanimry-A monotheistic faith founded upon the revelations of the Prophet Fane. The central tenets of Fanimry deal with the solitary nature and transcendence of the G.o.d, the falseness of the G.o.ds (who are considered demons by the Fanim), the repudiation of the Tusk as unholy, and the prohibition of all representations of the G.o.d.

Fan'oukarji I (3716-71)-"Peerless son of Fane" (Kianni) The son of the Prophet Fane and the first Padirajah of Kian. Fan'oukarji is credited with the fantastic success of the White Jihad against the Nansur Empire. (3716-71)-"Peerless son of Fane" (Kianni) The son of the Prophet Fane and the first Padirajah of Kian. Fan'oukarji is credited with the fantastic success of the White Jihad against the Nansur Empire.

Far Antiquity-The historical period beginning with the Breaking of the Gates and ending with the Apocalypse in 2155. See Near Antiquity Near Antiquity.

Feast of Kussapokari-A traditional Inrithi holiday marking the summer solstice.

fevers-A generic name for various forms of malaria.

Few, the-Those born with the innate ability to sense the onta and work sorcery. See sorcery sorcery.

Finaol, Weofota (4066-4111)-The Earl of the Tydonni province of Canute, slain at Anwurat. (4066-4111)-The Earl of the Tydonni province of Canute, slain at Anwurat.