Lor Mandela - Destruction from Twins (54 page)

gra-
zixs
Nature :
valuable gem stone found in the mines in the Lodi Region

gree
-lan
bark
Nature : the bark from the Swinging Trees in the
Sybran Forest. Greelan bark is a required element for a Trysta
altering, and has calming and pain relieving properties

in-
hib
-it-or
Weapons & Defense : object used to
reverse the effects of a receptor

Kor
-i-a
Place :
located south of Westrim and the Castine and Lodi regions, Koria is
home to the Trysta Empire. Koria encompasses the Bogs of the Sybran
Forest, Trysta Palace, the Eternity Pools, Koria Major and the
Koria Caverns. The region is said to have mystical properties, but
this may be attributed to the powers possessed by the Trystas

Lo
-di
Re
-gion
Place : geographically the smallest area
of Mandela City. The Lodi Region is primarily farmland and was
established after the farms of Anisia Mystad were abandoned

Lor
Man-
del
-a
Place : planet in the Lorma system located
approximately 90.6 million miles from its solar body. The planet on
which we live

Man-
del
-a
Ci
-ty
Place : first city of Lor Mandela
encompassing Mandela Palace, East Mystad Field, the Anisia Mystad
Region, the Delovic Region, the Castine Region, the Lodi Region and
Mystad Lake and surrounding meadows. The Lor Mandela world
governmental center

Man-
del
-a
Pal
-ace
Place : home of the ruling Borloc
family and the High Ruler, ator and all atons and atohs.

Mys
-tad
Lake
Place : the lake adjacent to Mandela Palace

O
-bee-o,
o
-bee-o
1 : Game : game where two or more
opponents attempt to catch a free-flying crystal-encrusted disk
while it is glowing 2 : General Term : the crystal-encrusted disc
used for the Obeeo game. This disk flies on its own in
unpredictable patterns

por
-tal
Weapons
& Defense : doorway to another world. Can only be created by a
Shadow Squanki

re-
cep
-tor
Weapons & Defense : Trysta object used to transport
non-Travelers between worlds. The number of receptors needed to
transport varies depending upon distance between worlds. All
Trystas receive a supply of receptors at age seven

ry
-nolt
Animal :
large predatory animal primarily found in the Sybran Forest, but
also in other forested regions. Distinguishing features include two
serpent-like heads atop elongated necks; thick, muscular equine
body; and long razor-sharp teeth. Rynolts have innate senses of
smell and hearing. They are related to the calandry of the Northern
High Forests

Sha
-dow
Dwell
-er
Race : race descended from the Shadow
Squanki (also referred to as Dwellers). Dwellers can fade in and
out of shadows, have extra-sensory abilities, and can move at
extraordinary speeds

Sha
-dow
Squan
-ki
Race : race of demure, magical creatures
who can camouflage into their surroundings, create portals and, to
a certain extent, control nature

slarp
Animal :
fast-moving, worm-bodied brachycephalic (flat-faced) creature with
mangy brown fur, excessive saliva and pungent breath. Highly
adaptable, can be found in many regions of Lor Mandela. As slarps
are herbivores, they are not considered dangerous, but can be
highly offensive

spike dart
Weapons &
Defense : weapon consisting of a glove holding thirty thin, yet
strong, spikes. The spikes can be launched from the glove at a
rapid rate of speed, or the weapon can be used in close range hand
to hand combat. A fatal dose of poison is held in each spike and is
released upon penetration into the target

Sum
-mon-ing
Event:
performed by a Trysta Heiress, the Summoning calls or summons the
spirit of a living being. The summoning chant is “stoi cantara”

Sy
-bran
For
-est
Place : the densely forested area to the
west of the Anisia Mystad Region. The Sybran is abundant in
wildlife and can be treacherous. The Bogs are located in the
northwest quadrant of the Sybran

tran-
sen
-dar
Place : buildings that house the records,
books and reference materials of Lor Mandela. Transendars for each
region are controlled by the regional governments

trans
-port
Event :
when a Trysta heiress transfers herself from one place to another
instantaneously. A transport is achieved by the heiress running and
announcing the location in which she would like to go

Tra
-vel-er
Race :
sub-race of the Trystas, Travelers can travel between worlds
unaided

Try
-sta
Race : 1.
The highly-magical race that occupies Koria. 2. A matriarchal
people, led by the vritesse

tur
General Term :teacher
or instructor of royal persons

vri-
tesse
Hierarchy : The matriarchal leader of the Trysta race, who holds
all of the powers available to a Trysta. The vritesse is equal in
rank to the ator

vys-
tor
-an
Weapons & Defense : small disk containing a combination of
chemical poisons that are fatal on contact. The red vystoran
covering acts as a protective barrier, but once the barrier is
compromised and the poisons are released, death is almost
immediate. Developed by Ryannon of Brashnell for law enforcement
officials

vys-
tor
-an
sleeve
Weapons & Defense : long, metal,
tube-like weapon in which vystorans are loaded and shot at the
velocity necessary to rupture their protective covering on impact.
Developed by Ryannon of Brashnell for law enforcement officials

West
-rim
Place :
Territory west of the North Mountains. Although Westrim is
primarily a farming community, its location between Brashnell to
the north and Koria to the south make it a strategic military
location in times of war

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A
bout the Author
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B
efore pursuing what seemed to be a shelved dream of becoming
an author, L. Carroll worked in corporate management and training,
first in the field of retail home décor, and then for a small book
chain. It took being surrounded by books day in and day out for her
to finally realize that her passion for writing had been squelched
long enough, and so the world of Lor Mandela was born.

With four young adult children and one
pre-teen of her own, she’s had a wealth of inspiration for her
characters; her writing is strongly influenced by her own
parent/child experiences.

Currently, she resides in Eagle Mountain,
Utah with her husband, Chuck, and their five children.

Please feel free to contact
her at
http://www.lormandela.com

I
would like to thank Erin and William Potter for their
creativity, suggestions and unfailing support throughout the
process of bringing Lor Mandela to life. Your expert guidance has
been invaluable.–L. Carroll