Glossary

These are common terms in Tenobre, the fictional world of the Isekai Veteran stories. Email suggested additions or corrections to CJ Holmes <cj@bongosian.com>.

alignment, treaty of

An international treaty brokered by the Unity Church. It establishes a unified language, currency, and religion. It also forbids international conquest, slavery, and other highly destructive behaviors.

appalon

A dromedary riding animal used extensively in Tenobre. They are sturdy, intelligent, and excellent plodders.

chosen

Also known by his proper name, Numan Battani, he founded the Unity religion, created its first origin, wrote the Book Of Prayers, founded First Enclave, and trained the first generaation of disciples. He is widely credited with resucing humankind from extinction.

council of guardians

The council of senior priests who oversee the administrative duties of the church. In theory they report to the hierarch, but in practice they wield considerable independent power.

dean

Leaders of Enclave practitioners, and managers of the School of Spriritual Arts. They set the curriculm and approve promotions from candiate to apprentice, and apprentice to healer/disciple.

enclave

Generally, the seat of the Unity religion where priests and practitioners are educated, and church matters are organized. First Enclave was on Mt. Yagour, and was intentionally destroyed by the Chosen when he felt its purpose had been achieved. Second Enclave was established in Unity City by Saint Bahram, and has stood for 250 years. Nexus will become the Third Enclave, if it survives.

franango

A large, predatory, ground-dwelling bird that lives in groups called raids.

glebe

Properties set aside by a nation for use by the church, either as a grounds for a temple or to generate income to support the local clergy.

gurantor

A long-haired draft animal of elephantine proportions, with six legs, a trunk, and horns. They are often used to pull sets of cars or wagons hitched together to form trains.

hierarch

The head of the Unity Religion.

matrix (f) / patrix (m)

The lead priest of a temple or shrine. In rural areas, they might be the only priest in the temple.

mendicant

A traveling healer or disciple who is self-directed, lacking explicit assignment from the church. They live entirely by the donations they receive.

origin

An item that defines and embodies a system of magic. A grimoire.

practitioner

One who uses the Spiritual Arts. More broadly, anyone who uses magic.

prelate

The highest priest within a country or other large territory. They answer directly to the Council of Guardiands.