Part 59 (1/2)

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.