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Race to Conquer the Seas

**Race to Conquer the Seas**

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “In The Beginning” – pg. 2

The '**Race to Conquer the Seas**' is an ideological, scientific and political movement based on the history of the **Island of Geb**, and the ideological beliefs held therein, spearheaded by **Senator Adams**. The movement desires to push outside of the island, searching for ways to heal the planet. To do this, members of the Island Nation of Geb would need to cross vast oceans. Many believe all of this would need to be done quickly, if it is to be done, hence the phrase – 'Race to Conquer the Seas'. It is a highly politically charged topic, and has resulted in numerous protests, and high level political posturing.

Related Entries: **Adams, Senator**; **Geb (The Island Of)**

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Meteorologist

**Meteorologist** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Race to the Sea” – pg. 111

From the Greek '*meteorologos*', one who studies/examines/understands events in the sky, **meteorologists** do just that! Responsible for all sorts of phenomena, meteorologists on **Geb** are also in charge of manipulating the weather around the Island Nation. It's often remarked about how the **Gigan** meteorologists must've had the most thankless and helpless job in history, as the Gigans weren't capable of changing the weather to guarantee perfect picnic days. All they could do was report (often inaccurately) what they thought the weather might do.

Related Entries: **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Gigan**

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Magic Touch Screen

**Magic Touch Screen** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Empty and in the Dark” – pg. 62

**Magical Touch Screens** are a common item used to secure complex pieces of **magically** driven equipment.  Their purpose is to either analyze various aspects of the user (such as fingerprints, hand prints, DNA, swipe cards, etc...), and/or to provide a means to access/control a piece of equipment. Numerous companies make magical touch screens, but while it's rumored the **Gigans had electrical versions** of such devices, no company on **Geb** has yet been able to successfully create a purely electronic touch screen, like the ones in Gigan legends.  So far, the closest replication, of an electrically driven touch screen, still required magic to regulate its electrical impulses.

Related Entries:  **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Gigan**; **Gigan Equipment & Technology**; **Magic**

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Curt

**Curt** / *adjective* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Race to Conquer the Seas” – pg. 143

From the Latin '*curtus*', which means short, shortened or incomplete, **curt** has not changed in meaning much. It is sometimes used as a **pejorative**, as in a more formal or polite discussion one is expected to be fully expressive, not short or incomplete. When you are in a situation that doesn't require extra effort for politeness (such as familiarity with someone, a relaxed atmosphere, etc...), then you can be short or incomplete without fear of offending someone.

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National Security Bureau

**National Security Bureau** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Homefront” – pg. 123

The **National Security Bureau** of **Geb** is not quite a police force, although they do have some police powers. It primarily serves as an investigative branch of the Federal Government, while providing security details in the forms of the Marshal Service (highly trained field agents with specialties, such as body guard, escort, etc...) and Field Agent Divisions (still well trained, with some specialties, these divisions tend to be wider in scope). Most of the NSB involves counterfeit, smuggling, crimes which cross borders and non-violent (“white collar”) offenses. If no singular state has jurisdiction, the NSB coordinates, otherwise it tends to turn evidence over to the entities with jurisdiction (unless that entity is incapable of prosecution for any number of reasons).

Related Entry: **Geb (The Island Of)**

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Attenburg, Rick (Richard) John-David

**Attenburg, Rick (Richard) John-David**

Birthday: **Maius 8th**

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Homefront” – pg. 131

**Rick Attenburg** has, and continues to, sponsor multiple educational t.v. shows about the **natural world**, and is single handily responsible for half of the **animal specialists** in the world, today (including **Tony Columbo**)!

Related Entries: **Animalist**; **Calendar**; **Columbo, Tony (Anthony)**; **Earth**; **Magic**; **Television**

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Mapping Crystal System (MCS)

**Mapping Crystal System (MCS)** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Empty and in the Dark” – pg. 65

A **Mapping Crystal System** is a complex piece of **magical** technology used to automatically scan, and record, locations into an interactive mapped record.  While several variations exist, they all operate at a high degree of accuracy.  The only major variances, one may find with an MCS system, would be located in the user interfaces, and peripheral gear (such as **map recorders**), as the rest of the functionality has long been standardized (file format, readings, etc..).  Some operate with their own mainframe, others may operate as add-ons to existing systems (such as a phone or computer attachment).  The cheapest units are simply the scanning **crystals**, with no projection capacity, which attach to any mainframe that can process the information which is being gathered.  The most expensive units contain multiple scanning crystals, a fully autonomous mainframe (capable of running other programs, as a regular computer), full projection, a half dozen connection jacks, along with multiple file import/export types.

Related Entries:  **Magic**; **Magic Crystals**; **Map Recorder**

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Enterprising

**Enterprising** / *adjective* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Yes, Ava, There Is A Problem With The Exhibit” – pg. 25

To be **enterprising** is to embark upon a venture, to show initiative and be resourceful in order to achieve success! It is believed that an **entrepreneur** must show all these qualities, otherwise their business will not be successful.

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Censure

**Censure** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 47

**Censure** is an official action carried out by a governing body to punish those within that governing body for violations typically relating to ethics. Punishments for censure are varied, but can be anything from prohibiting the censured representative from speaking in meetings for a period of time, to removing them from a voting position by stripping them of all rights and authority. Censure rarely happens on **Geb**, but when it does it can lead to serious consequences (such as the formation of the dis-incorporated territories).

Related Entry: **Geb (The Island Of)**

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Crystal Sticks

**Crystal Sticks** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Empty and in the Dark” – pg. 60

“Tired of fumbling around in the dark?  Try new and improved **Tri-Hard Crystal Sticks**!  With three kinds of **magic** cells, and the most shock resistant casing magic can create, trust the Tri-Hard brand to light your way through the darkest of environments!  Our special brand of magical ingenuity guarantees light levels bright enough to see, low enough to prevent shadow deepening, and with a strong enough aura to discourage most minor pests.  Reusable and rechargeable, Tri-Hard Crystal Sticks guarantee a lifetime to light your way!  If it's not Tri-Hard, it's not trying hard enough get the job done right!  Tri-Hard!”

While Tri-Hard is one of the most popular brands of crystal sticks, it's not the only one. Their marketing campaign, however, just can't seem to be beat.

Crystal sticks are made in several variations.  Cheaper brands and models tend to be faint, while others will have a range of intensity.  Depending on the brand, a set of controls is also present, to assist in color, or intensity variations.  Crystal sticks also tend to come in a variety of light emanations: full body (often dubbed 'light rods'), single aperture (light passes through a focusing lens located on one end); double aperture; full bodied with sliding windows (in case just one side should produce light, a body sleeve with a sliding window can be used to narrow the beam, and increase reflective intensity); or even a deluxe edition full bodied with double apertures.  **Tony's** team had the deluxe editions, but intense use weakened their lighting capacity.

Related Entries:  **Columbo, Tony (Anthony)**; **Magic**

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Corinthian (Style)

**Corinthian (Style)** / *adjective* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Underwater Citadel of Yonaguni” – pg. 120

The last of the Greek Classic Orders of Architecture to be created, its engineering and visual complexity far outshine either **Doric** or **Ionic**. In terms of **Corinthian** columns, the capital portion of a column (or the top part, the cap) is lavishly designed, resembling plants, such as leafs and flowers, which are then often accompanied by depictions of animals. These capitals are also flare outward, extending like bells in order to give a sense of height. The shaft, or body, of the column is fluted, or grooved, to give a sense of slenderness. As with Doric and Ionic, buildings befitting the Corinthian design incorporate these aspects throughout the visible portions of the architecture in a way that seems natural, flowing from wall to relief, and column to arch.

The Corinthian design came out of Corinth, an ancient Greek city, just predating 425 B.C. (as dated with the Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae). In 30 B.C. A famous architect/engineer/architectural historian and teacher, by the name of Vitruvius, recorded the legend of the Corinthian style: It was said that a free born maiden of Corinth, who just entered marriageable age, was assaulted and killed by an illness. She was buried with a basket of all of the things she loved sitting upon her tomb, which rested near the root of an acanthus tree. That spring, leaves and stalks grew through the basket, creating an explosion of beauty. A passing architect saw this, and began to incorporate this design into column capitals. This thus became the standard of design for Corinth.

Related Entries: **Doric (Style)**; **Ionic (Style)**

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Ambassador

**Ambassador** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Underwater Citadel of Yonaguni” – pg. 118

 Dating back to the Latin '*ambactus*' (meaning servant), **ambassadors** are servants of a business or political entity, whose job it is to insure proper representation to another business or political entity. Ambassadors then try to build lasting relationships that will service both entities for years to come! **Geb** has many ambassadors stationed at **embassies**, whose jobs it is to insure trade and legal treaties between villages, towns and cities within the dis-incorporated states.

Related Entries: **Embassy**; **Geb (The Island Of)**

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Laurie, James (Jim)

**Laurie, James (Jim)**

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Homefront” – pg. 123

**Jim Laurie** has a long history of running and managing political campaigns, while offering advice. Recently, he found himself working full time as a Political Analyst alongside **Minka Stout** on a round table debate show hosted by **Diana Dellis**. In his long career, he has grown to hate **Sial's** political structure, primarily due to their underhanded legal system that's compounded by closed chamber sessions. As a result, he is completely against any political entity deciding things behind closed doors.

Related Entries: **Dellis, Diana**; **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Stout, Minka**

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Scoria

**Scoria** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Condemned Complex” – pg. 72

**Scoria** is a porous **igneous rock** that's almost sponge like in appearance. Unlike **pumice**, its specific gravity is always 1 or greater, which prevents it from floating in regular water. This difference is caused by larger holes, and thicker walls between these holes (or vesicular cavities), a result of it forming through rapid cooling and depressurization of a low viscosity **magma**. Scoria is primarily comprised of glassy fragments, with a crystal content that varies greatly from source to source. It's usually dark in color (black or red), and tends to be basaltic or andesitic in composition.

Where you find scoria, you are also likely to find other **metamorphic** and igneous rocks, such as pumice and **basalt**, all three of which **Geb** has plenty.

Related Entries: **Basalt**; **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Igneous Rock**; **Metamorphic Rock**; **Pumice**

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Brunch

**Brunch** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “National Debate” – pg. 98

Are you too lazy to get up in time to have a well rounded breakfast? Does your schedule prevent you from having breakfast and lunch? Why not split the difference with **brunch**! As a busy **avianator**, **Leamo** has found herself having brunch on more than a few occasions, by staving off hunger with a big breakfast between the normal periods for breakfast and lunch.

Related Entries: **Avianator**; **Cooper, Leamo**

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R & R (Rest and Relaxation)

**R & R (Rest and Relaxation)** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 52

To rest and relax oneself is a true pleasure indeed! Many times **R&R** can be a simple matter of sitting in front of a **t.v.** and watching your favorite show, or it can be as complex as scheduling a **vacation**. In either case, all work and no play makes jack a dull boy, an **idiom** meaning: one must rest and relax in order to maintain a healthy sense of self and others.

Related Entries: **Idiom**; **Television**; **Vacation**

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Idiom

**Idiom** / *noun* :

An **idiom** is the use of a comparative descriptive saying or phrase of a similar situation in an almost allegorical way to describe the highlighted situation.  Some examples would be as follows:

*or*

Related Entries:  **Blinded By (or with) Science**; **Bob's Your Uncle**; **C'est la vie**; **Don't Drink the Water**; **Rein It In**; **Take a Grain of Salt With ~ or Take It With a Grain of Salt**

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The Gigan Records

**The Gigan Records** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Condemned Complex” – pg. 70

**The Gigan Records** are the only surviving records of the **Gigans** which the people of **Geb** managed to maintain during their relocation to Geb and the mass exodus of the Gigans from **Earth**. They are, however, damaged and incomplete. The erratic and damaged nature of the records are often explained by Geb historians as “~ the remains of what you'd expect you could grab and take with you after rushing out of a burning house. Other things are far more important than the historical documents of some stranger who isn't going to be leaving with you.”

Related Entries: **Earth**; **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Gigan**

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Bob's Your Uncle

**Bob's Your Uncle** / *idiom* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “National Debate” – pg. 101

**Bob's Your Uncle** is an **idiom** that means something is “as plain as the nose on your face, or the name of your 'Uncle Bob'”.  After all, everyone has an uncle named “Bob”, don't they?

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Sequester

**Sequester** / *verb* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Homefront” – pg. 136

From the Latin '*sequester*' (trustee or mediator), the meaning of **sequester** has deviated some. It now means to isolate someone, so their opinions or views won't change during a process. It's most commonly used for legal processes, such as sequestering juries in order to insure they do not discuss the trial and can give better mediation of a verdict. It can also be used for witnesses, to insure their stories aren't altered by any outside influences. It is a common practice on **Geb** to do both, especially with extremely important cases.

Related Entry: **Geb (The Island Of)**

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Arrest

**Arrest** / *noun* or *verb* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “National Debate” – pg. 95

 From the Latin '*arrestare*', which means to stop or restrain and hold back, the meaning has changed very little over the past few centuries. Anything which can be “held back” can be “**arrested**”. If someone's movement has been arrested, then that means they are no longer moving forward.... if a project has been arrested, then that project has ceased making progress.

 An example of arrest in relationship to this story: **Sial** wishes to arrest all plans for **excavating** any and all **Gigan ruins**.

Related Entries: **Excavation**; **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Gigan**; **Gigan Ruins**

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Bellows

**Bellows** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Race to the Sea” – pg. 112

From the Early Gothic root '*bhel-*', which means to 'blow' or 'swell', a **bellows** is a specific type of air circulation system often used for blacksmithing. It has also come to be used as an adjective for a person who speaks loudly and/or often. A bellowish person may yell frequently, or someone may bellow out a warning in time to save the day! **Ava** has sometimes been accused of being bellowish (unfairly, in her opinion, I mean, when you are excited, you get to be loud, don't you!?).

Related Entry: **Cooper, Ava**

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Exodus

**Exodus** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Race to the Sea” – pg. 107

From the Greek '*exodos*', '*ex-*' meaning out and '*-hodos*' meaning path, way, march, etc..., **exodus**' meaning has not changed. It means when someone leaves, whether small or large group (although it's typically used for a large group, such as when the **Gigans** left **Earth**).

Related Entries: **Earth**; **Gigan**

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Criminal Probe

**Criminal Probe** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Race to Conquer the Seas” – pg. 141

A **criminal probe** is a special action taken by a legal authority to conduct a special investigation into the actions of one or more persons, businesses or government entities. This probe is looking for any sort of wrong doing committed by the target(s) of the investigation, with the option to expand its investigation to other targets, as well as expanding the scope of the investigation to cover addition criminal acts. Criminal probes are rare on Geb, but they have been known to happen, when something especially fishy seems to be going on with elected officials or civil servants (such as guards, firemen, etc...).

Related Entry: **Geb (The Island Of)**

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Elements

## Fire

Fire is characterized as an elemental type that involves immolation, conflagration, incineration, or any similar term used to describe burning things. Fire belongs to the Classic-styled cardinal wheel of elements, it is naturally considered vulnerable to Water and effective against Ice. It may also sometimes be resisted by Earth and also effective against Nature, based on the context. Themes that fall under the category of Fire involve almost anything heat related as it is most related to a thermal thematic, with a focus on combustible energy.

Pain and Stress that stem from Fire Damage are considered Burning Pain/Stress.

## Water

Water is characterized as an elemental type that involves hydration, tide, flow and any other similar terms used to describe the physical properties of water, a base example being the properties of a river or a lake. Water belongs to the Classic-styled cardinal wheel of elements, it is naturally considered vulnerable to Electric and effective against Fire. It may also sometimes be resisted by Ice, while occasionally being effective against Electric should it be totally pure. Water may also be resisted or more effective against Earth based on the context. Themes that fall under the category of Water involve anything mostly pure liquid based, as well as topics such as pressure as it is an most related to an aqueous thematic.

Pain and Stress that stem from Water Damage are considered Drowning\* Pain/Stress.

## Wind

Wind is characterized as an elemental type that involves the force of air/wind, directional force that is not physically constrained and any other similar terms used to describe movement of air, both violent and passive. Wind belongs to the Classic-styled cardinal wheel of elements, is it naturally considered vulnerable to Earth and effective against Nature. In some cases strong wind may be considered effective against Ice, while it is also less effective against some aspects of Acid and Nature, with contextual reference. Themes that fall under the category of Wind involve anything focused around gusts, razor winds, drafts and other such "wind-force" based ideas.

Pain and Stress that stem from Wind Damage are considered Eroding\* Pain/Stress.

## Dark

-see here

☀https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/African\_Americans

\* Subject to change.
Uni-Fit Swimsuits

**Uni-Fit Swimsuits** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Reference): ch. “The Underwater Citadel of Yonaguni” – pg. 121

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Homefront” – pg. 129

“Frustrated with being unable to find the right swimsuit in your size!? Left your swimming trunks or two piece at home?! Are you out on your boat with your friends and suddenly realize they didn't bring their swim clothes!? Buy new **UNI-FIT SWIMSUITS**! Guaranteed to resize within 12 inches for that perfect body shaping fit!

Not too snug, but snug enough they won't pop off in a strong current, Uni-Fit are universal for everyone! Available in five major sizes and dozens of styles, capable of fitting the most robust figure of any gender, or the smallest child! Baby to Toddler! Child to Young Adult! Adult to Plus Size! Plus Size Plus!

Our **magically** enchanted threading guarantees instant relaxation or contraction based on a complex system of quadrants and weaving, with the perfect breath to give you the best swimming experience you can have outside of a tailored suit! Buy them today!”

Related Entry: **Magic**

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Map Recorder

**Map Recorder** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Condemned Complex” – pg. 67

**Map Recorders** are extremely valuable pieces of equipment, especially created for surveyors and “adventuring enthusiasts”.  Often sold with an **MCS**, a true map recorder is a multi function survival device, that not only records, and processes, complex mapping information, but also doubles as a radio frequency booster and predator deterrent.  Map recorders have become so integral to surveying and adventuring, that the have become synonymous with MCS.  Unfortunately, this simply isn't true.  An MCS specifically only deals with one aspect of mapping, while a map recorder is the primary device that does everything else (recording the information, processing the information, radio communication, etc...).  It is true that your average MCS tends to provide rudimentary map recorders as part of their package, but there are stand alone MCS devices which have no such functionality.

The complexity of map recorders has grown to include Automatic Sound Dispersal and Retrieval functionality – this has become especially important for those investigating areas subject to **magical** dampening.  The ASDR line operates on magically aligned crystals, non-magical sonar based mapping technology (conventional technology).  When used in combination with standard MCS transmission, the ASDR can provide an accurate, non-magical, backup to any failed magical mapping attempt.  Not only that, but the ASDR line is one of the most successful devices at deterring predators.  This is done through targeted sound waves, in bursts long and strong enough to be uncomfortable, but short enough to avoid causing any lasting damage to the target.

Related Entries:  **Magic**; **Magic Crystals**; **Mapping Crystal System (MCS)**

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Don't Drink the Water

**Don't Drink the Water** / *idiom* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Homefront” – pg. 130

A common **colloquialism** that became an **idiom**, **Don't Drink the Water** comes from a biological fact that drinking water in different areas contains different microbes, and those new microbes will make a person sick if they don't prepare. It's a piece of common sense, that people tend to forget when they are thirsty and decide to reach for that glass of water. As such, it became an idiom that basically means: don't forget your basic common sense rules of travel, stay safe, don't do anything dangerous, etc...

Related Entries: **Colloquialism**; **Idiom**

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Mythical

**Mythical** / *adjective* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 55

'*Mythical **comes from the late Latin** mythicus*', which means legendary or of myth and imagination. Something which is mythical is almost too good to be true, and suggests that it is to be disbelieved (even if it is true). Often times this is used as a compliment: “That team was mythical!” while other times it's too fantastic to be believed: “The gods had a mythical battle in the sky, which gave us the mountains and rivers!”

**Religion** is often based upon mythical events, and those in turn are often referenced in popular culture, carrying with them allegorical meanings (morality lessons through story telling).

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Chide

**Chide** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Race to the Sea” – pg. 105

From the Old English, '*cidan*' (to verbally fight, quarrel, contend, oppose), **chide** also has strong influences of the word ride/rode, which befits its meaning, as when you chide someone, you are pursuing them verbally over something they have done (or failed to do) which upsets you. **Mrs Cooper** has chided **Ava** more than once for not being good and doing her chores.

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Herbalist

**Herbalist** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “National Debate” – pg. 96

As one might suspect, an **herbalist** is one who specializes in the knowledge and procurement of herbs, and comes from the Latin word '*herba*', meaning grass, or seasoning/edible herb. Herbalists on **Geb** are typically also educated with varying degrees of medical and related **magical** training; although, it should be said, that while an herbalist on Geb may know quite a bit of magic, they're also very careful to keep their 'herb areas' (growing, preparation, etc...) completely magic free for best results.

Related Entries: **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Magic**

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Coast Guard

**Coast Guard** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Race to the Sea” – pg. 105

The **Coast Guard** on **Geb** is a form of federal armed force, specializing in scientific exploration, protection against natural wildlife, and search and rescue operations both above and below water. While a handful of minor dis-incorporated villages have their own form of “Coast Guard”, when you're out on or in the open water, in an emergency situation, it doesn't matter who you are, you work together. This remains true for the Island of Geb, and even the most distrustful '**wild ones**', of **the dis-incorporated Wildlands**, maintain a positive working relationship with the Federal Coast Guard. It doesn't hurt that many retirees from the Federal Coast Guard tend to move to the beach, live in the dis-incorporated territory, and train recruits; thus strengthening what may otherwise be weakened bonds. Nobody wants a dangerous co-worker, especially not in the ocean, and everyone needs to know how to work together. As a result, regardless of the entity, everyone in any coast guard, learns the methods used by the Coast Guard of the Five States. Variance comes in with attempts to improve efficiency, and those variances which are successful tend to be adopted quickly throughout the profession.

Related Entries: **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Wild Ones**

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Basalt

**Basalt** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Condemned Complex” – pg. 72

**Basalt** is the most common extrusive volcanic rock type on **Earth**, and it's formed when basaltic lava is exposed around the surface of a planet or moon, just to be rapidly cooled. Its composition is a finely grained and/or glassy matrix, containing between 45% and 53% silica, with less than 10% feldspathoid by volume, and at least 2/3rds of the rock is plagioclase formed fledspar. It tends to be grayish to black in color early on, but exposure to oxygen can cause its elements to rust, changing it to a reddish brown over time.

Where you find basalt, you are also likely to find other **metamorphic** and **igneous** rocks, such as **scoria** and **pumice**, all three of which **Geb** has plenty.

Related Entries: **Earth**; **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Igneous Rock**; **Metamorphic Rock**; **Pumice**; **Scoria**

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Commodity

**Commodity** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Race to the Sea” – pg. 104

From the Latin '*commoditatem*', '*commoditas*' and '*commodus*' with numerous definitions ranging from fitness and adaptation, to advantage, convenient and proper, **commodity** means something of value that can be used or traded. A merchant's commodity may be a full cart of corn, while an entertainer's commodity may be their **clement** personality and smile!

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Earth

**Earth** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “In The Beginning” – pg. 1

The proper name of the planet once ruled by the **Gigans**, and where the **Island of Geb** resides. The **Earth** has a circumference of around 300,000 miles, and each year consists of little more than 365 days.

Related Entries: **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Gigan**

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Disability

**Disability** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned: Not directly mentioned within the narrative

From the Latin prefix '*dis-*' (meaning twain, halved, not whole) and the Latin '*habilitatem*' (meaning capable, aptitude), **disability** is some physical limitation within a person's body that hinders them. The residents of **Geb** have long been able to identify and correct disabilities during the formative years, in addition to utilizing transformative **magical** medical applications to reverse those caused by physical injuries. Although you wouldn't know it from meeting him, **Captain Sean Lawless** was born autistic. Doctors were able to diagnose him early, and lightly applied magical therapies in order to correct the disability.

Related Entries: **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Lawless, Captain Sean**; **Magic**

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Shoo or Shooing Away

**Shoo** or **Shooing Away** / *verb* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Condemned Complex” – pg. 74

An exclamation dating back to the 17th century, **shooing** something away is an act of chasing something while calling out “shoo”, or some other loud word/noise. It seems as though this may be a form of onomatopoeia (a word written out to resemble the sound of the act or object labeled by the word), but there is no clear evidence stating whether the word “shoo” came before people yelling “shoo”, or if it came after to reflect the cry of “shoo”. People on **Geb**, who are dismissive of the **Race to Conquer the Seas** debate, will joke about how they will simply “shoo” the **Gigans** away if they cause problems, should they return to **Earth**.

Related Entries: **Earth**; **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Gigan**; **Race to Conquer the Seas**

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Dissuade

**Dissuade** / *verb* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 52

From the Latin '*dissuadere*' (to debate or oppose/advise against), the meaning of '**dissuade**' has changed very little. When you dissuade someone from an action, you are directly advocating against that action.

Example: **Leamo's parents** tried to dissuade her from becoming an **avianator**, but it didn't work!

Related Entries: **Avianator**; **Cooper, Haley**; **Cooper, Leamo**; **Cooper, Travis Barlow**

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Channel 17

**Channel 17** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Crossing the Border” – pg. 32

**Channel 17** isn't a t.v. channel, no, it's one of the dig channels operating during the **excavation** of probable locations for entrance into the **Gigan ruins** surrounding the **Geb's** central volcano. It's called a channel due to the long pathway being dug from one point to another. This pathway channels dig traffic, allowing direct access to a destination via a pre-determined route dug into the ground. **Tony Columbo** is the lead for Channel 17.

Related Entries: **Columbo, Tony (Anthony)**; **Excavation**; **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Gigan Ruins**; **Television**

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Religion

**Religion** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Empty and in the Dark” – pg. 62

**Pantheonic** in nature, the people of **Geb** have countless **religions**. This is the direct result of so many, from so many cultures, having been deposited on the island by the **Gigans**. To cover all the religious observances on **Geb** would require a novel all on its own.

Related Entries: **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Gigan**; **Pantheon**

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Car or Cart

**Car** or **Cart** / *vehicle* / *slang* :

Cart - First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “S.U.H.F.T.C.E.E.” – pg. 8

Car - First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Crossing the Border” – pg. 29 (as in train car)

Car - First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Race to Conquer the Seas” – pg. 144 (as in automobile)

Due to their interchangeable nature, especially on the **Island of Geb**, these entries are grouped together. In general, they are basically the same conveyance – public/private transport, four wheels, with or without a top (cars usually are enclosed, but they don't always have to be, not even non-**bullet train** cars). Sometimes, **car** and **cart** are used as slang to refer to any sort of similar conveyance.

On Geb, carts are typically powered by animal, magical construct or human means, but not always. Automated **magical** carts do exist, but instead of resembling a more automobile shape, they usually retain the carrying capacity and appearance of a standard cart (seating up front, with a bay in the back used for transporting objects). There are also the “vendor carts”, which are typically just a mobile carriage, of some sort, used to transport and house food or other items. Very little differentiates carts of Geb, with the historical records of carts used by the **Gigans**.

Train cars are really just large conveyances used for transporting people and items from one place to another on a train track. Many different varieties exist, but their purpose is the same. There is very little difference in appearance between a Geb train car and a Gigan train car (according to historical records).

Automobile cars, while almost identical in appearance to those used by the Gigans, operate on a magical principle. Gigans, who knew nothing of magic, would use extremely polluting combustion engines to power their vehicles.

Regardless of these minor differences, the magic which powers a car, whether it's an automotive or train car, is the same as that which may power a cart.

Because of the magic involved, and continued use of carts, there are no real “trucks” on the Island of Geb, not in the same way as the Gigan trucks. Several theories exist, but the dominate theory is the island just doesn't need a large clunky conveyance in order to provide the power necessary to transport objects from one point to another. Magically floating platforms serve most of that transportation need, and those can either be self-powered or pulled by a simple cart. Hawks also serve as excellent sources for delivery drops. There are, however, some minor exceptions – such as larger powered craft used to move large objects, such as train cars, or buildings, from one point to another. These are probably the closest things to trucks that can be found on Geb.

Related Entries: **Bullet Train**; **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Gigan**; **Magic**; **Vehicles**

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Heinous

**Heinous** / *adjective* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 52

From the Frisian and Gothic: '*hatjan*' (to hate), further evolving through the Norman use of **hainos*',*** *heinous'* describes the most hated evil thing a person can imagine. While **Geb** is a peaceful island, there are plenty of things to which 'heinous' would apply.

Related Entry: **Geb (The Island Of)**

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Rose, Senior Engineer Adrian

**Rose, Senior Engineer Adrian**

First Page Mentioned (By Reference): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 44

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 54

**Adrian Rose** is the **Senior Engineer** of **Tony's crew at the excavation**. He's older and more experienced than Tony, but like John, he prefers to be hands on, rather than a leader. Still, his skills and expertise are never ignored.

Related Entries: **Columbo, Tony (Anthony)**; **Excavation**; **Magic**

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Protective Service

**Protective Service** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Homefront” – pg. 144

The **Protective Service** is a security force of the **Federal Government** whose sole purpose is to provide protections for high levels of government officials as they conduct law abiding business. Under no circumstances is a protective service agent permitted to act in a way that assists the commission or concealment of a crime, before, during or after the act. Their protections may extend to diplomats upon request, and some agents act as detachments to political and civil service officials in the Wildlands

Related Entry: **Geb (The Island Of)**

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Rife

**Rife** / *adjective* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “In The Beginning” – pg. 1

The definition, according to **Ava Cooper**: “**Rife** means 'to be filled with'.”

Related Entry: **Cooper, Ava**

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New Megaran Mariners

**New Megaran Mariners** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Homefront” – pg. 124

Where the **Aroonn Air Force** is the pinnacle of air superiority on **Geb**, the **New Megaran Mariners** are the pinnacle of amphibious born assault and special forces troops. Unlike their name suggests, the Mariners aren't solely restricted to water based combat, they are a land, air and sea capable (as is the Aroonn Air Force). Having said that, as formidable as they are on land and in the air, they remain unrivaled in aquatic environments. They are a division of the less specialized (but still highly trained) armed forces branch: The New Megaran Amphibious Guard (New MAGs or MAGs).

Related Entries: **Aroonn Air Force**; **Geb (The Island Of)**

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Relent

**Relent** / *verb* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 54

Formed with the prefix '*re-*' (to repeat or reiterate) and the Latin root '*lentus*' (something slow, thick or full of), relent has come to mean something/someone which has finally, after a period of time, given in to whatever force it/they was/were resisting. Through much prodding, **Ava** has a pretty good record with making her **older sister** relent to her demands, providing she's been good and helpful.

Related Entries: **Cooper, Ava**; **Cooper, Leamo**

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Pantheon

**Pantheon** / *noun* :

Includes: **Pantheism** | **Pantheonic**

First Page Mentioned: Not directly mentioned within the narrative

From the Greek '*pan*' (to include many or all) and '*theios*' (of or for the gods), the meaning hasn't changed over the centuries. It directly refers to the inclusion or representation of two or more gods into a singular system or **religion**.

Related Entry: **Religion**

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Cartographer

**Cartographer** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “S.U.H.F.T.C.E.E.” – pg. 8

From the Greek '*khartes*' (and likely ancient Egyptian), which means a layer of papyrus/paper, and the Greek '*-graphein*', meaning to draw or write, a **cartographer** is someone who maps out an area! **Ava** is always interested in maps, and loves making flexible plans so they can get to where they need to go and have the most fun possible! She's a genuine cartographer!

Related Entry: **Cooper, Ava**

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Vacate

**Vacate** / *transitive verb* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 44

To **vacate** a premises means to leave, depart, to abandon. A metaphorical vacate could mean to release your concerns from a tethered position, thus providing freedom of thought, will and existence by freeing your actions, from any and all external influences. This is a root to the word '**vacation**'.

Related Entry: **Vacation**

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University of Sial, the (a.k.a. SU)

**University of Sial, the (a.k.a. SU)** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “S.U.H.F.T.C.E.E.” – pg. 11

**The University of Sial**, or SU, is the premiere university for earth and fire based magic and scientific study.  It should be noted that SU is more than just a singular campus, as it hosts a number of technology, learning and laboratory annexes, across the entirety of **Geb**.  While these annexes can be found almost anywhere in the five states, the primary campuses, and office buildings, do reside in Sial.  Because of its status as a leader in knowledge and technology, registration is often filled early, even with the expanded accessibility provided by SU's annex locations.  This is because many graduates, magical specialists and technology providers, often need to come back and visit new courses, or otherwise participate in joint experiments with SU's laboratory services.  It truly is a desired destination, for those who want that head start in a subject taught by the faculty at SU.

Related Entry:  **Geb (The Island Of)**

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Aeroponics

**Aeroponics** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned: Not directly mentioned within the narrative

 Where **hydroponics** is the growing of plants within an atmosphere of water, **aeroponics** is the growing and production of plants through the atmosphere of air! By using a nutrient and hormone rich spray/vapor, vegetation is cultivated without the use of soil or heavy amounts of moisture. This conserves resources, while providing new opportunities for plant growth in areas otherwise unsuitable for farming. This conditioning allows plants to develop an “air root”, which is stronger and more suitable for transplantation without fear of causing shock or other lasting damage to the plant. **Aroonn's** use of aeroponics has allowed for dramatic growth and trade for the floating city nation.

Related Entries: **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Hydroponics**

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Verily

**Verily** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Homefront” – pg. 129

From the Latin '*verus*', meaning true, verily has an emphasized '*-ly*' suffix to stress the truth of the statement. It's typically used as a verbal affirmation by someone, almost as if they are speaking an exclamation point. When **Queen Ava** is giving **Squire Leamo** her orders for the day, Leamo will follow them, verily!

Related Entries: **Cooper, Ava**; **Cooper, Leamo**

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