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Emmerling, Mr Sandford and Mrs Marie

**Emmerling, Mr Sandford and Mrs Marie**

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “National Debate” – pg. 99

The **Emmerlings** are a pair of sweet “quiet” (loud) “private” (nosy and gossipy) farmers who reside in the South Western area of the **Wildlands**. Their neighbors (**Sibyl** and **Bob**) gladly warn travelers of experiences with the Emmerlings, whenever possible. Sanford's trademark olive green tweed jacket and tan tweed cap are matched only by Marie's trademark ability to move the latest gossip two ways across Geb, in two hours or less. Their disarming English accents are the honey baiting the trap.

Related Entries: **Bob**; **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Sibyl**

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Embolden

**Embolden** / *verb* :

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

Predating the 15th century, **embolden** means to reinforce and support. When someone like **Tony** becomes emboldened in their beliefs, they tend to be more assertive in their actions to support those beliefs.

Related Entry: **Columbo, Tony (Anthony)**

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Cooper, Haley

**Cooper, Haley**

Birthday: Born **Martius** 27th, 55 **P.G.E.** in **Pallas, Floriantis**; Age: 47

Hair: Golden-Brown; Eyes: Hazel; Skin: Tan - Medium Tone

Relations -

Youngest Daughter: **Cooper, Ava Yeator**; Eldest Daughter: **Cooper, Leamo**; Husband: **Cooper, Travis Barlow**

First Page Mentioned (By Reference): ch. “In The Beginning” – pg. 4

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Yes, Ava, There Is A Problem With The Exhibit” – pg. 19

**Mother** of the **Cooper daughters**, and wife to **Travis**, **Haley Cooper** is a harshly opinionated woman when it comes to issues of morality and the safety of those in her family. Sometimes this is good, other times it can cause explosive arguments such as those which nearly completely alienated her eldest. This isn't to say she is without empathy, in fact, her empathy and willingness to help others is want tends to make her more stubborn than she likely should be on certain issues.

Related Entries: **Calendar**; **Cooper, Ava**; **Cooper, Leamo**; **Cooper, Travis Barlow**; **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Pallas**; **P.G.E. (Post-Gigan Exodus)**

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Mucous

**Mucous** / *noun* :

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

From the Latin '*mucosus*', meaning something slimy or gooey, mucous is a substance produced by the body for any number of functions: lubrication, immune defense, lubricant, temperature regulation, digestion, etc.... When **Tony** blows his nose, he will throw away a tissue filled with mucous.

Related Entry: **Columbo, Tony (Anthony)**

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Terrace

**Terrace** / *noun* :

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

A **terrace**, in terms of landscaping, refers to horizontal ridges, almost like steps, which are stacked on top of each other along an incline of a hill. Terracing is often used by landscapers to catch and/or create pools of water along the hillside. By creating these flat step like ridges, farmers can cultivate crops in hilly areas, and engineers can create pools of water which can be pushed/pumped uphill (from one terrace to the next). Terracing is used often on **Geb**, in a variety of ways beyond just on hilly landscapes.

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

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Palm-Scanner

**Palm-Scanner** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Reference): ch. “Empty and in the Dark” – pg. 61

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Condemned Complex” – pg. 75

Whether mechanical or magical, the **palm-scanner** has one job: to scan someone's palm, determine who they are through a database of stored bio-metric data, and verify or reject the person. The essential use is what you'd expect: a fancy lock and key system that has been employed by both **Gigans** and the people of **Geb**.

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

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Gill-Pills

**Gill-Pills** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Underwater Citadel of Yonaguni” – pg. 122

“Tired of breathing through a clunky stale air mask? Frustrated that your friends can dive to the depths of **Yonaguni** during Spring Break, while you sit on the beach twiddling your thumbs on an uncomfortably hot and sweaty sunny day? BUY NEW **GILL-PILLS**! Grow gills in a matter of MINUTES! Colors include, but not limited to, pink, orange, red, purple, blue and green! Keep a sharp eye out for 'tie-dye' and 'ecto-green', coming to a store near you! Notforusewithnonhumans. Checkwithyourdoctorforallergiesbeforeconsumption.”

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

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Cochran, Captain Patirica

**Cochran, Captain Patirica**

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 50

Professional pest to **Tony Columbo**. **Patirica** has more than earned her title as Colonel of the **Sial Guard**, on both political and professional levels. Her devotion to her job, and politics, is matched only by her devotion to her feline mount: **Felix**.

Related Entries: **Columbo, Tony (Anthony)**; **Felix**; **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Sial Guard**

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Lichen

**Lichen** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “S.U.H.F.T.C.E.E.” – pg. 13

**Lichen** is a composite organism, of numerous simple organisms (such as algae and fungi).  It varies greatly in color, and depending on the form of lichen (or filaments/imperfections), patches can emit a glow under certain circumstances.  The lichen on the **Island of Geb** has further been enhanced, with varying degrees of magic, to allow for brighter displays of light and color, on cue.

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Let Loose/Slip the Dogs of War

**Let Loose**/**Slip the Dogs of War** / *idiom* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 46

**“Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the dogs of war!”** - Mark Antony, Act 3 Scene 1 Line 273 “Julius Caesar” by William Shakespeare is the main source for which this phrase lays credit, however, similar usages of “dogs of war” and “crying havoc” predate Shakespeare. The **idiom** references the controls commanding officers have over their soldiers as being 'reins', and their soldiers being 'dogs of war'. By letting those reins slip, their soldiers are allowed full freedom to carry out whatever actions they feel they need to carry out in order to get the job done. It's a very threatening prospect, with the idea that soldiers who have no guidelines are especially dangerous and vulgar in their behavior. Crying 'havoc' is a declaration the soldiers are to loot and pillage the targets of their assault.

Related Entry: **Idiom**

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Newspaper

**Newspaper** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Yes, Ava, There Is A Problem With The Exhibit” – pg. 16

**Newspapers** still play a vital role in the lives of the people of **Geb**, but they are treated more like extensions of **Television** channels, and magazines, than as individual entities. While visual media is powerful, the written word still offers the greatest opportunity for reference, and citation. This alone has maintained the importance of the printed dissemination of information throughout Geb.

Woven with **magically** empowered **crystalline** threads, newspapers are capable of displaying moving pictures, while being capable of modifying text at the reader's discretion (such as enlarging, shrinking, scrolling, etc...). Many editions also host audio assistance for those who prefer to have articles read to them.

Related Entry: **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Magic**; **Magic Crystals**; **Television**

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The Painted Ceiling

**The Painted Ceiling** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Homefront” – pg. 128

**The Painted Ceiling** is one of the major attractions of art in the state of **New Megara**. Found in Yonaguni, it is a literal recreation, down to the materials used, of the ceiling found in **Roma's The Stixseene Church**. It isn't the only historically recreated mural in New Megara, in fact, both of the major cities of that state are flooded with historic recreations, it is, however, one of the most breathtaking.

Related Entries: **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Roma**; **The Stixseene Church**

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Magic Applications: Radar

**Magic Applications: Radar** / *noun* :

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

Dozens of types of **radar** fall under this classification (People Radar, Animal Radar, Insect Radar, Tree Radar, etc...), but they all operate in basically the same conceptual fashion: to isolate and record organisms fitting the parameters of the spell. This is accomplished by basically creating a giant **magical** wave that extends out, and immediately retracts, maintaining a record of the structures (organic and inorganic) that the wave encountered. The magic of the spell then typically (but not always) works in conjunction with a **magic driven item that records and processes that information** into a **mapping system**. These spells can be attuned to one person, one object, or multiple types of targets. If there is no mapping system, then the person who cast the spell is given an internal sense of where to go (including a map their brain “saw” through the magic spell).

The burst of magic can also be tailored to be something less overt, such as: a fog, that rolls out and doesn't permeate structures or living things; or a bolt that travels a distance, but only records a small area surrounding the bolt; or a small device that sends a short signal to a receiver to tell it where it exists (in which case the device needs to be on the thing that is to be found).

Because of the effect the magic has on the environment, forms of this spell which penetrate structures and living things are rarely used. Animals and insects especially become agitated when a “magic bomb approach” is used.

Related Entries: **Magic Applications (introduction)**; **Mapping Crystal System (MCS)**; **Map Recorder**

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Moreau, Specialist Eaura

**Moreau, Specialist Eaura**

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

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 60

**Eaura** is **Water Specialist 2** on **Tony's team**, an analytical mind who plans for the worst, he always makes sure he's prepared in order to ensure things turn out for the best. His tendency to plan ahead has made him invaluable, as no one has ever regretted having him on their teams. From his point of view, he's just does what anyone should do.

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

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Super Ultimate Happy Fun Time Carnival Extravaganza Explosion

**Super Ultimate Happy Fun Time Carnival Extravaganza Explosion** / noun :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “S.U.H.F.T.C.E.E.” – pg. 7

The **S.U.H.F.T.C.E.E.** (pronounced either 'Shooh-Fect-Eee' or 'Shuh-Fect-Eee') is one of the longest lasting, ridiculously fun, extremely popular (and overall enjoyable) carnivals on the **Island Nation**.  Nobody can deny that the name evokes laughter, snickers and chuckles at the carnival, before they even enter the tall rock gates.  The name is only the first step into the world of laughter and amazement, as everything one could dream of wanting in a carnival was there: a large wooden Observation Wheel, powered by wind and tension (through only minor assistance of magic), rests two-thirds in from the main gate; a large, moderately exciting (yet not too fast) roller coaster, which circles the entire park; test your skill booths, which specialize in magical challenges; basic mechanical, magic proofed, games and vendors (such as the crane vending machine or the balloon water shoot – a game for 5-8 people: each person uses a water gun to shoot the mouth of their clown in order to expand the balloon above its head. First one to pop their balloon wins!); animal rides (with trained animal handlers, such as the Sparrow Glide and Mouse Maze Race); not to mention all of the food, artwork, performances, artists and characters!  It truly is a loud, exhausting, but completely exhilarating experience!

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Chet

**Chet**

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “S.U.H.F.T.C.E.E.” – pg. 9

**Chet** is **Tony's** giant squirrel.  A companion through thick and thin, Tony can count of Chet to guide him through light urban areas, or deep wooded forests, without hangup or disaster.  It's a rare sight to see Tony without Chet hitched to his cart, as the two make their way through town!

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Munchkin

**Munchkin** / *adjective* :

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

A term of endearment which is often used by older people to address young kids, such as by **Tony** to **Ava**. It means 'little one'.

Related Entries: **Columbo, Tony (Anthony)**; **Cooper, Ava**

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Television

**Television** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Yes, Ava, There Is A Problem With The Exhibit” – pg. 17

**Magically** powered **crystal** projection **television sets** are a part of every day life, giving the citizens of **Geb** instant access to culture across the nation! With dozens of channels (as well as individually hosted broadcast streams), the citizens of Geb are capable of sharing their thoughts, and lives, through productions of varying quality.

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

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Chastise

**Chastise** / *verb* :

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

From the Latin '*castigare*' (to advise against, scold, warn, instruct), the meaning of **chastise** has not deviated. When you do something wrong, you may likely be chastised by someone who cares. Chastising can also be playful in nature, **Leamo** might chastise **Tony** for not giving her a kiss!

Related Entries: **Columbo, Tony (Anthony)**; **Cooper, Leamo**

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Gigan Ruins

**Gigan Ruins** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “In The Beginning” – pg. 3

The **Gigan ruins** are locations around the **Island of Geb**, which were clearly built, and then abandoned, by the **Gigans**. Little is known about them (mostly due to them being almost completely empty), which is what spawned numerous expeditions to locate information the Gigans may have left behind.

It should be noted, when most people refer to “the Ruins”, they are speaking about the first set of ruins discovered with major identifiable features. One such identifiable feature contained worn lettering, with only three letters still visible “G-E-B”. It is the origin of the name the people of Geb gave to their island. It is also often considered the source ruins, which have since inspired further exploration of the island. Very little is known about the other discovered ruins. This is due to either government secrecy, or a complete lack of them containing anything more than portions of metal walls.

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

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Ionic (Style)

**Ionic (Style)** / *adjective* :

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

One of the Greek Classic Orders of Architecture, **Ionic** is a step between **Doric** and **Corinthian columns**, in terms of design and fortitude. The capital portion of a column (or the top part, the cap) presents scroll shaped ornamentation. The shaft is usually fluted or grooved, but can be plain; the thickness is 1/3rd the height; and it rests upon a base of stacked disks. You can typically see egg and dart designs between the volutes (or spiral scroll shaped ornaments), and the columns can flare out at both the top and the bottom.

This design dates to Ionian cities of the 6th century B.C. Ionia region, which is near modern day Turkey. It was a design predominately employed by a group of people known as, you guessed it: Ionians. It then took around 150 years for the style to take a foothold in more mainland Grecian designs, such as in Propylaia, the Temple of Nike and the Erechtheum.

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

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Tri-Hard

**Tri-Hard** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned: Not directly mentioned within the narrative

“One of the leading **magic** based producers, researchers and developers on the **Island of Geb**, **Tri-Hard** has demonstrated reliable growth consistent with the ideals and values of every hard working man and woman, above or below the sea! When you invest in Tri-Hard, you invest in your future! We make that future, NOW!”

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

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Sparrowfield

**Sparrowfield** / *noun* :

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

Where do small birds go to take off and land?  Why at a **sparrowfield**, of course!  Small enough to fit in almost any city, but large enough for delivery services, law enforcement use and passenger transit (in addition to an **avianator**), sparrowfields are the perfect solution to fulfill specialized needs of **Geb** society!  While not a luxurious ride, a bird smaller than a hawk or eagle, can provide quick and direct transit from Point A to Point B.

Unfortunately, this solution has created other problems, one such problem being defecation.  This has strained relationships between areas of the Wildlands and the Five States, not to mention certain communities within the Five States and their local or national governments.  These issues have kept sparrowfields down to a smattering of locations across Geb.

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

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Valet

**Valet** / *noun* :

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

A **valet** is a word which originally meant 'man servant'.  This 'man servant' would attend to the general needs of their lord.  Unlike a butler (who would stay within the home), or a chauffeur (who would stay at their car), the valet would typically assist their employer in every day functions, go where they went, staying silent and vigilant at their lord's side, all throughout the day.  Because of the ever presence of the valet, it came to mean attendant.  This means you may now see a parking valet, who is in charge of caring for mechanized forms of transit; or a **livery** valet, who is in charge of mounts at the stables.  The jobs of such a valet is to insure the needs, of those in their care, are properly attended.

Related Entries:  **Car** or **Cart**; **Livery**

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Crystal Chip

**Crystal Chip** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Empty and in the Dark” – pg. 66

**Crystal Chips** are miniature **magic crystals** formatted to store information, which can also act as beacons and/or relays for **magical** current (limitations of which are dependent on the make and model).  Many, but not all, emit a soft glow when powered/active.

Related Entries:  **Magic**; **Magic Crystals**

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Gigan Equipment & Technology

**Gigan Equipment & Technology**

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Condemned Complex” – pg. 69

**Gigan Equipment and Technology** is largely a mystery to the people of **Geb**, as many find themselves incapable of replicating this technology.  Some on Geb suspect this inability to replicate Gigan equipment stems more from a dependence on **magic**, than an actual failure to understand the process; and it should be pointed out that hobbyists have been able to successfully replicate some aspects of Geb technology on small scales, suggesting it's entirely possible for the people of Geb to understand and replicate Gigan equipment.  Accepting this as true, one must then conclude that the lack of widespread understanding of Geb equipment and technology is a direct result of a serious concentrated effort to develop such technologies.  This should come as no surprise, given the widespread availability, and ease of use, of magic and magic based technologies to the people of Geb (thus, reinforcing the previously stated belief as to why Gigan equipment and technology hasn't been pursued by this magical population).  Still, it seems inevitable that the scientists on Geb will unravel Gigan mysteries sooner or later, especially if a need develops which forces an exploration of their technologies.

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

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Adams, Senator

**Adams, Senator**

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

**Senator Adams** is a longtime public servant from **Floriantis**, and has spearheaded the **Race to Conquer the Seas** movement. His strong belief in exploration has propelled him into the forefront of the debate between those who fear the **Gigans**, those who prefer isolationism and expansionism of the island, and those who desire what he desires – to learn more about the planet **Earth**!

Struck by the horror of the 73 **P.G.E.** Policed Action, a bloody protest centering around excavating numerous Gigan ruins scattered across Geb. Senator Adams made it his goal to put even more political backing behind his desire to explore Earth! He did so with the announcement of the Race to Conquer the Seas – an ambitious catch phrase for an even more ambitious plan that far exceeded the current digs for the Island Nation's history. Years of planning, political gamesmanship, and conscience based voting, landed him the position he so desired within the Senate: Chairman over the planning commission for his goal to branch out across the ocean, and face the Gigans' legacy head on!

Related Entries: **Earth**; **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Gigan**; **P.G.E. (Post-Gigan Exodus)**; **Race to Conquer the Seas**

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Benson, Specialist Henry

**Benson, Specialist Henry**

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

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 53

**Henry** is a skilled **Earth Specialist**, having spent most of his life studying magics and fields of science which specialize in mineral based study.  His skills, and **certifications**, quickly earned him a place as one of the lead Earth Specialists on both **the National Air Station**, and on one of the **excavation** teams for the **Gigan ruins**. As the Lead Earth Specialist, he is often charged with communications back to **the National Air Station**.

He's also great at getting dirt off clothes without rips and tears, just ask **Leamo**, who trusted no other to dust off her jacket during her short stay.

Related Entries:  **Channel 17**; **Cooper, Leamo**; **Excavation**; **Gigan**; **Gigan Ruins**; **Magic**; **National Air Station, The**; **School**

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Rein It In

**Rein It In** / *verb* or *idiom* :

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

To “**rein it in**” or to “**rein in**” is an act relating to the **reins** of a mount, such as a hawk, or chipmunk. To “rein in” is to pull on the reins, which is the typical method used to signal to the mount that it must slow down, or come to a stop. When when not referencing the act of controlling a mount, this verb becomes an **idiom**, by suggesting the person has full control over their actions, as if they were controlling a mount.

Example of non-idiom use: “The **Avianator** reined in on her hawk, signaling him to come to a stop on its perch.”

Example of idiom use: “The politician reined in on his speech, lowering his enthusiasm, and bringing his speech to a close.”

Related Entries: **Avianator**; **Idiom**; **Reins**

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Zap or Zapper

**Zap** or **Zapper** / *noun* or *verb* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 49

A colloquial term which dates back over a century. To '**zap**' something back or forward on a t.v. is to use a remote controller (sometimes called a '**zapper**') to quickly rewind or advance footage to a desired point, as if it were “magically zapped” into position. The **Gigans** used this terminology, despite not possessing any **magic** themselves, and many feel this gave them a sense of comically born empowerment.

Related Entries: **Gigan**; **Magic**

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Balderdash

**Balderdash** / *adjective* or *noun* :

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

Dating back to the 16th century, **balderdash** meant a bunch of jumbled up liquor, likely coming from '*dash*' ('to apply') and the danish '*balder*' ('noise' or 'clatter'). It's since been adopted to describe information as meaningless, as it comes from too many nonsense sources. While the **Emmerlings** speak a lot of balderdash, you can pick apart what they say for useful information.

Related Entry: **Emmerling, Mr Sandford and Mrs Marie**

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Hawkrider

**Hawkrider** / *noun* :

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

 Term used for **avianators** who pilot hawks. It should be noted, the term has a social edge to it, often suggesting some sort of daredevil, rough edged or unstable pilot (especially those many deem unfit to ride hawks). Hawk pilots who want to sound more professional in their approach will rarely describe themselves as **hawkriders**, and simply refer to themselves as avianators.

 **Leamo** is technically a hawkrider, but almost always refers to herself as an avianator, using it as a point of self description only when she's in a playfully bragging mood (especially when talking about some daredevil stunt she pulled when nobody was looking).

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

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Magic Drill

**Magic Drill** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 46

As in a **crystal** drill used for digging, rather than a drill used for practicing **magical** spells and skills, **magic drills** are magically powered pieces of equipment used to bore into the **earth**. While drills of all shapes and sizes are common, the magically powered drill offers a great deal of versatility in how minerals are broken up by the drill head. Not all magically powered drills have magical drill heads, and even the ones that do can allow for standard heads. However, it is far more common to see higher grade digging crews using magical drill heads on magically powered drills, for longevity and efficiency alone.

In a standard non-magical drill head, the drill often wears down, while potentially damaging objects the excavators don't want damaged. This is due to the drill head's direct physical contact with the elements through which it is drilling. With a magical drill head, the wear and tear is dramatically reduced by surrounding the drill head with a magical drilling and buffer zone (although there remains some wear and tear), making it so there is no direct contact with the typical igneous backed-diamond drill head and the elements. The magic involved in creating this buffer zone can be directed to only break up certain types of minerals, leaving others intact, as guiding forces push both broken and unbroken particles away in a constant magical flow incorporated with air, earth and water magics.

**Leamo's** work with on **Drill Unit 2** involved using a common, but high grade magical drill capable of multiple settings.

Excerpt: “The rest of their walk, to the digging equipment, was met with passing members of the team, and loud vibrations from the crystal powered, wood-iron framed, igneous backed-diamond drill. Magic was a powerful thing, but it could burn a body out, making these drills an invaluable service. They helped to break up the dirt, in conjunction with earth-shaping magic, providing for a speedy and efficient excavation.”

Related Entries: **Channel 17**; **Cooper, Leamo**; **Excavation**; **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Magic**; **Magic Crystals**

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Cuckoo Clock

**Cuckoo Clock** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Aviary” – pg. 37

**Cuckoo Clocks** are intricately designed time keeping devices, often appearing as bird nests or houses, with a very strong woodsy feel. Inside the mechanical marvels rests a fake bird and a sound box. Every hour the bird pops out of its resting spot and cuckoos a number of times equal to the hour. This is usually accompanied by a chime of some sort. Many households on **Geb** have a cuckoo clock, many of which are considered family heirlooms. Few cuckoo clocks on Geb are **magical** in nature, this is out of pure fascination for the complexity of simple mechanics, a reminder to many that magic isn't everything.

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

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Magic Applications: Purifying Mud Flow

**Magic Applications: Purifying Mud Flow (Floor, Fountain, Furniture, Wall, etc..)** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Crossing the Border” – pg. 28

A **purifying mud flow** is what it sounds like – a **magical** flowing river of 'mud', typically less than an inch “thick”, but encompassing a wide surface. While it is possible to make a literal flowing wall of mud, with no sub-structure to support it, a thin “river of mud” that flows across a supporting structure is far easier to maintain, easier to use and tends to be more effective.

Walls and Fountains are the most common, but aren't the only construct formed with this magic, in fact, this magical application can sport itself in any sort of artistic form... furniture, floor, art installments, etc... The creativity is limited only to the imagination. Despite the fact the same magic is used in different formations, the most common formations are fountains or walls, mostly due to functionality.

It should also be noted, that while called 'mud', the flow used is actually more akin to a slush or **slurry**, with every element contributing to the following: to cool and circulate the air flow, to provide something pleasurable to look at, and to help diffuse sound and other obnoxious environmental issues.

Public Buildings, such as **bullet stations**, typically have multiple flowing mud-installations.

Related Entries: **Bullet Station**; **Magic Applications (introduction)**; **Slurry**

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Relish

**Relish** / *verb* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 45

The origins (etymology) of this word are long, dating back to the Latin '*relaxare*' (which means to loosen, or stretch out), followed by the Old French '*relais*' (which means something that is left behind). Understanding these two origin words helps to understand why **relish** is both a food condiment and a verb.

To relish food, means to reduce the food down to small portions (the remains of the food), in order to relax and preserve the flavor for a longer duration than normal.

To relish something means you are enjoying what remains of something that you just experienced, or something you are continuing to experience.

Examples may include: “I relished the idea my sworn enemy had to clean bathrooms for a week!” or “He's relishing that victory sandwich!” or “**Leamo** relishes the feeling of flight every time she takes **Red** out for a spin!”

Related Entries: **Cooper, Leamo**; **Red (The Hawk)**

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Chicken Fingers

**Chicken Fingers** / *noun* :

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

**Chicken Fingers** are light to medium breaded chicken strips, typically cut off breast meat, and fried in either a pan of oil or deep fried in an oil basin. They are a quick lunch, often served with a side (such as '**Cheesey Fries**') and sometimes spiced for added flavor. It's said that the **Gigans** had their own version of this dinner, only they used monstrously large chickens for their meals.

Related Entries: **Cheesey Fries**; **Gigan**

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Metaphor

**Metaphor** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned: Not directly mentioned within the narrative

From the Greek '*metaphora*' (a transfer), metaphors are a comparative linking between two otherwise alien subjects/topics/objects/concepts, by identifying a commonality of thought. Someone's “bread and butter” may be their boss, and so the idea is they have to keep their boss happy, as he in turn pays them, so they can afford simple foods like bread and butter. “**Pity Party**” and “**With Bated Breath**” are two other metaphors used to link parties with a state of mind, and waiting with holding one's breath. A metaphor can also be a **colloquialism** or an **idiom**.

Related Entries: **Colloquialism**; **Idiom**; **Pity Party**; **With Bated Breath**

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Noire

**Noire** is the head executive for the Opal City Division of Team Rocket and Blanche's twin.

Prideful, brash, and childish to a fault, Noire does have the skills to back up their arrogance, which earned them the title of Giovanni’s second-in-command. Noire is one of the very few trainers whose Pokemon willingly hurt people, and they are hell-bent on defeating their twin, Blanche.

## Appearance

Noire has long white hair with centered bangs, and is often pulled up in some way. They have olive skin and green eyes. They normally wear a turtleneck Team Rocket crop top, a long red trench coat, and full-length leather gloves. They wear thigh-high leather boots over their pants.

## Personality

They appear to be very stubborn and haughty, and are usually aggressive. They are very skilled, but their arrogance can get them in trouble. They will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.

## Trivia

* They enjoy Trance music.
* They're three minutes older than Blanche.
* They have their Cipher serial number tattooed on their right hip.
* When asked what their voice would sound like, Surfi said Victoria Legrand from the band Beach House, and gave their song "Myth" as an example. Noire's voice would be more gravely due to the fact that they smoke.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ages
2. ↑ And The World Will Turn To Ash Cast
3. ↑ Music Ask
4. ↑ Tattoos
5. ↑ Voice Actors
Silhouette

**Silhouette** / *noun* :

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

Owing its namesake to Étienne de Silhouette, the word **silhouette** means a shape or outline of a portrait or figure. More than just a shadow, it's often applied to figures where you can make out the shape of their body and clothing, but can't give much details, such as: someone standing behind a sheet, where you can see their shape but not their features; or someone who is backlit, where it's too bright for you to make out their features, but can see their body; or someone standing in a room too dark to see much other than their shape. When **Leamo** takes **Red** on an evening flight, she often only sees silhouettes of objects and people, making it that much more difficult to pilot.

Related Entries: **Cooper, Leamo**; **Red (The Hawk)**

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Zinc Selenide

**Zinc Selenide** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Condemned Complex” – pg. 73

**Zinc selenide** (ZnSe) is rarely found in nature, and consists of zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se) bonded together to form a light yellow solid compound. When found in nature, it's surrounded by stilleite, a mineral named after Hans Stille. Its conductive nature makes it especially suited for transmitting wavelengths (with a range of 0.45µm to 21.5µm) over long distances. Its properties are not wholly dissimilar to some of those found in the **magic crystals** used on **Geb**.

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

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Red Rover

**Red Rover** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Underwater Citadel of Yonaguni” – pg. 114

**Red Rover** is a popular **Earth** game of skill and physical strength enjoyed even by the **Gigans**. Two teams of at least 4 or more each (the more the longer the game) are placed at either end of a large field. Each person on each team holds hands with the people on to their left or right, as tightly as they can, in order to create a chain that is almost unbreakable. The team captains then take turns calling out the name of a person on the other team. When a person's name is called, they have to run as hard as they can, to break through the weakest spot on the opposing team's chain. If they break through, they get to grab one of the two people responsible for the chain they broke, and they escort that person back to their team. If they fail to break the chain, they become a new link in the chain of that team. The game ends when one team has acquired all of the people of the other team.

As you can imagine, **school** children often try to cheat at this game, by refusing to hold tightly, so they can join a team with their friend (or otherwise make their hands gummy, or sticky, etc..). This usually results on the child being ejected and sitting in a time out. Depending on the class, the game can be very fun, and very long, or childishly quick due to cheaters.

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

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Hydroponics

**Hydroponics** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned: Not directly mentioned within the narrative

**Hydroponics** is the act of farming plants/vegetation through a nutrient rich water environment, without the use of soil. Like **aeroponics** this act creates a root system conditioned to a water environment called “water root”, unfortunately, unlike aeroponics, this conditioned root system increases the chance of shock and permanent damage should the plants be transplanted into other environments. Hydroponics does, however, use less water than regular gardening, and nearly completely negates the need for pest and fungal control. Still, some plants are less suitable for hydroponics, than other means such as traditional or aeroponic gardening. **New Megara's** success in hydroponic gardening has proved them invaluable as a trading partner in all regions.

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

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Fluoride

**Fluoride** / noun :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “Condemned Complex” – pg. 73

**Fluoride** (F-) is a naturally occurring variation of fluorine (the 13th most common element in the **Earth's** crust), and present in low concentrations of most fresh and saltwater sources. Its natural atomic state allows it to easily bond with other chemicals in order to act as a base for other compounds, thus making it (fluorite, fluorine, etc..) invaluable at various levels of manufacturing.

Related Entry: **Earth**

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Parachute

**Parachute** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Aviary” – pg. 37

A **parachute** is a mechanical device used to slow descent of an object through the air.  It consists primarily of a large pack, with a specially folded fabric.  The pack is sealed with two rip cords.  Once a ripcord is pulled, the folded fabric billows out to catch the air, slowing descent through air resistance.  While you can have an orb/circle shaped parachute, the rectangular shape allows for best control of descent through air currents.

As with most equipment found on **Geb**, parachutes are typically **magically** enhanced for several functions: guaranteed immediate deployment in all but severe weather conditions; deployment of distress beacons; guaranteed safe descent in all but severe weather conditions.  Unfortunately, parachutes do not operate well under heavy weather conditions.  More powerful magical options are typically favored, under these circumstances, such as: air orbs, low altitude geyser crystals, emergency air wings, etc...  Although, it should be noted, many parachute designs from **Aroonn** incorporate these magical life saver features.

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

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Doric (Style)

**Doric (Style)** / *adjective* :

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

One of the earliest of the Greek Classic Orders of Architecture, its engineering and visual complexity are simpler than either **Corinthian** or **Ionic** columns. The capital portion of a column (or the top part, the cap) is a simple design, with an echinus (or smooth) round capital like flare at the top of the shaft, which rests under a square cap to better disperse the load held up by the column. The shaft is fluted or grooved, is larger at the bottom, and rests directly on the ground without need for any base or pedestal.

Because of the thicker shafts, **Doric** columns were often used at the bottom of buildings, followed by Ionic columns in the mid tier, while reserving the top for Corinthian columns (after they were invented, that is). Greece actively used Doric from the 6th century B.C., to about 100 B.C.. Romans adopted Doric, but made some changes: they made the shafts slightly longer, and added a base to them. These Roman Doric columns are similar to the Roman Tuscan columns, except Tuscan columns had absolutely no flutes, grooves or other ornamentation, and were typically much taller.

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

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Magic Applications (introduction)

More of a catchall heading, than anything else, magical applications covers a wide variety of those forms of creations whose descriptions and inherent nature are better suited to be grouped together under a unified presentation. While it goes without saying there are fundamental magical manipulations (moving earth, pushing water, creating explosive gusts of wind, helping plants to grow, creating fire, communicating with animals, etc...), there are also more advanced forms of magic which do deserve some kind of descriptive entry.

-------**List of Entries**

* **Magic Applications: Air Mask**
* **Magic Applications: Anti-Pest Line**
* **Magic Applications: Artificial Diving Fins**
* **Magic Applications: Continuance Spell**
* **Magic Applications: Control Magic**
* **Magic Applications: Guide Paint**
* **Magic Applications: Lighting**
* **Magic Applications: Purifying Mud Flow**
* **Magic Applications: Radar**
* **Magic Applications: Tailoring Spells**
* **Magic Applications: Water Sealing**

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Aviary

**Aviary** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “In The Beginning” – pg. 5

From the Latin '*aviarium*' (a place to keep birds), which came from '*avis*' (birds), **aviary** means the same thing as aviarium! Avairies on **Geb** are typically very nice, as they are run by those who often communicate with the **birds** they host. Although some, like **Red**, are extremely picky about their caretakers and accommodations, most have few complaints about the bird hotels which service the Island Nation.

Related Entries: **Avian**; **Geb (The Island Of)**; **Red (The Hawk)**

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Intern

**Intern** / *noun* :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “S.U.H.F.T.C.E.E.” – pg. 12

From the Latin '*internus*', **intern** describes someone who enters a job with little or no pay, in order to learn the internal workings, as a sort of “on the job training”, so they might learn more than possible within the confines of a **school**.

Related Entry: **School**

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