Great Names-The epithet for the ranking caste-n.o.bles leading the various contingents of the First Holy War.

Great Ocean-The ocean to the west of Earwa, largely uncharted beyond the coastline, though some claim the Zeumi have mapped its extent.

Great Pestilence-Also known as the Indigo Plague. The devastating pandemic that swept Earwa following the death of the No-G.o.d in 2157.

Great Ruiner-A folkloric name of the No-G.o.d among the surviving tribes of Men in the Ancient North.

Great Salt-A particularly harsh region of the Carathay Desert bordering traditional Chianadyni.

Great Ziggurat of Xijoser-The largest of the Shigeki Ziggurats, raised by the Old Dynasty G.o.d-King Xijoser c. c. 670. 670.

Griasa (4049-4111)-A slave belonging to House Gaunum, and a friend of Serwe's. (4049-4111)-A slave belonging to House Gaunum, and a friend of Serwe's.

Gunsae-A long-abandoned Ceneian fortress located on the Gedean coast.

Gurnyau, Hoga (4091-4111)-The youngest son of Earl Gothyelk, slain in Caraskand. (4091-4111)-The youngest son of Earl Gothyelk, slain in Caraskand.

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haeturi-The Nansur name for the bodyguards a.s.signed to high-ranking officers in the Imperial Army.

Hagarond, Raeharth (4059-4111)-The Galeoth Earl of Usgald, slain at Mengedda. (4059-4111)-The Galeoth Earl of Usgald, slain at Mengedda.

Hagerna-The vast temple complex located in Sumna, housing the Junriuma, the many Colleges, and the administrative machinery of the Thousand Temples.

Hamishaza (3711-83)-A renowned Ainoni dramatist, remembered for his (3711-83)-A renowned Ainoni dramatist, remembered for his Tempiras the King Tempiras the King and his jnanic wit, which was rumoured to be unparalleled. and his jnanic wit, which was rumoured to be unparalleled.

Ham-Kheremic-The lost language of ancient Shir.

Hamoric-The language group of the ancient Ketyai pastoralists of the eastern Three Seas.

"[the] hand of Triamis, the heart of Sejenus, and the intellect of Ajencis"-The famous saying attributed to the poet Protathis, referring to the qualities all men should strive for.

Hansa-A slave-girl belonging to Cutias Sarcellus.

Hapetine Gardens-One of many architectural idylls on the Andiamine Heights.

Hasjinnet ab Skauras (4067-4103)-The eldest son of Skauras ab Nalajan, slain by Cnaiur urs Skiotha at the Battle of Zirkirta in 4103. (4067-4103)-The eldest son of Skauras ab Nalajan, slain by Cnaiur urs Skiotha at the Battle of Zirkirta in 4103.

Hatatian (3174-3211)-The infamous author of the (3174-3211)-The infamous author of the Exhortations, Exhortations, a work that eschews traditional Inrithi values and espouses an ethos of unprincipled self-promotion. Though long censured by the Thousand Temples, Hatatian remains popular among the caste-n.o.bility of the Three Seas. a work that eschews traditional Inrithi values and espouses an ethos of unprincipled self-promotion. Though long censured by the Thousand Temples, Hatatian remains popular among the caste-n.o.bility of the Three Seas.

Haurut urs Mab (4000-4082)-An Utemot memorialist when Cnaiur was a child. (4000-4082)-An Utemot memorialist when Cnaiur was a child.

Heights of the Bull-One of the nine heights of Caraskand.

hemoplexy-A common disease of war characterized by intense fevers, vomiting, skin irritation, severe diarrhea, and, in the most extreme cases, coma and death. Also known as "the hollows" or "the hemoplectic hand."

Heorsa, Dun (4078- )-A Shield-Captain of the Hundred Pillars, formerly a Galeoth thane. (4078- )-A Shield-Captain of the Hundred Pillars, formerly a Galeoth thane.

Heresiarch-The t.i.tle of the leader of the Cishaurim.

Heron Spear-A powerful artifact of the Inchoroi Tekne, so named because of its unique shape. The Heron Spear first appears in the Isuphiryas Isuphiryas as Suorgil (Ihrimsu, "Shining Death"), the great "spear of light" taken by Cu'jara Cinmoi from the corpse of Sil, the Inchoroi King, at the battle of Pir Pahal. For millennia the Heron Spear lay in the possession of the Nonmen of Ishoriol, until it was stolen by Cet'ingira (see as Suorgil (Ihrimsu, "Shining Death"), the great "spear of light" taken by Cu'jara Cinmoi from the corpse of Sil, the Inchoroi King, at the battle of Pir Pahal. For millennia the Heron Spear lay in the possession of the Nonmen of Ishoriol, until it was stolen by Cet'ingira (see Mekertrig Mekertrig) and delivered to Golgotterath c. c. 750. Then in 2140 it was stolen again by Seswatha (see 750. Then in 2140 it was stolen again by Seswatha (see Apocalypse Apocalypse), who believed it to be the only weapon capable of destroying the No-G.o.d. For a brief time it was thought destroyed at the catastrophic Battle of Eleneot Fields, but it reappeared in 2154 in the possession of Anaxophus V, High King of Kyraneas, who used it to slay the No-G.o.d at the Battle of Mengedda. For centuries it resided in Cenei, a treasured possession of the Aspect-Emperors, only to be lost once again when the Scylvendi sacked Cenei in 3351. Its whereabouts are presently unknown.

Hethanta Mountains-A large mountain range located in central Earwa.

Hifanat ab Tunukri (4084-4111)-A Cishaurim sorcerer-priest and servant of Anasurimbor Moenghus, slain at Caraskand. (4084-4111)-A Cishaurim sorcerer-priest and servant of Anasurimbor Moenghus, slain at Caraskand.

High Ainon-A Ketyai nation of the eastern Three Seas, and the only nation to be ruled by one of the Schools, the Scarlet Spires. Founded in 3372 after Sarothesser I defeated General Maurelta at the Battle of Charajat, High Ainon has long been one of the most populous and powerful nations of the Three Seas. The agricultural production of the Secharib Plains combined with that of the Sayut Delta and River Valley supports both an extensive caste-n.o.bility (noted for their wealth and their obsession with jnan) and an aggressive mercantilism. Ainoni ships can be found berthed in every port in the Three Seas. During the Scholastic Wars (3796-3818), the School of the Scarlet Spires, which is based in the capital, Carythusal, managed to destroy the army of King Horziah III and a.s.sumed indirect control of the nation's primary inst.i.tutions. The nominal head of state, the King-Regent, answers directly to the Grandmaster.

High Kunna-The debased version of Gilcunya used by the Anagogic Schools of the Three Seas.

High Sakarpean-The language of ancient Sakarpus, a derivative of ancient Skettic.

High Sheyic-The language of the Ceneian Empire, a derivative of ancient Kyranean.

High Vurumandic-The language of the Nilnameshi ruling castes, a derivative of Vaparsi.