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Here is a Glossary of common terminology used within the Domain and Realms. Most of which are adapted in one way or another from the glossary of terms in White Wolf's "Changeling: the Dreaming" Second Edition. Referring to this will help you get a better understanding of how we Domani think about things in our nation. And as the nation grows, the Glossary is sure to grow with it.
Enjoy your reading.
Aleutia - The Domani Realm consisting solely of the American State of Alaska: named for the Aleut Indians that live on Alaska's islands. Citizens in this Realm are known as Aleutians.
Aquaterra(formerly Underbridge) - The Domani Realm consisting solely of the Lower Penninsula of Michigan: named so because it is bounded on three sides by water. Citizens in this Realm are known as Aquaterrans.
Arad Doman, the - the highest laws in the Domain and Realms, split into three sections: the Escheat, the Code, and the Articles.
ArkenStone - The Domani Realm consisting of the American States of Arkansas, Missiouri, and Oklahoma: named so for the Arkenstone of Tolkien's "the Hobbit", in reference to the diamonds that can be found within the Realm itself. Citizens in this Realm are known as Arkadians.
Articles, the - The section of the Arad Doman stating the requirements of the Domain.
Ascension - The enlightened state of being to wich most of the mystickal community aspires.
Astoria - The Domani Realm consisting of the American States of Washington and Oregon: named so for the town of Astoria, Oregon. Citizens in this Realm are known as Astorians.
Awakened, The - A term used to describe those who are aware of magickal and spiritual aspect and/or nature of Reality.
Awakening, The - The moment in which one realizes - mind, body, heart, and soul - the reality of magick and one's own destiny.
Autumn - The modern age, in which there are only a few people who believe anymore, in comparison to those who believed long ago.
Banality - Disbelief and skepticism in anything not considered part of the 'norm'.
Bay of Snows, The - Domani name for the Keewenaw Bay of Lake Superior: named so because of the "islands" of snow that float in its waters during the thaw between late Winter and Early Spring
Belle Terres(formerly Southron) - The Domani Realm consisting of the American States of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia: named by Lady Dame ShadowHeart the Crimson Dawn ni DarkFyre; French for "beautiful land". Citizens in this Realm are known as Terrans.
Binary, The; Binary Star, The - The primary symbol of the Domani Imperium: a midnight-blue star superimposed upon an inverted silver star.
Black Hills, The - The Domani Realm consisting of the American States of North and South Dakota: named for the Black Hills, which are sacred to the Dakota Indians as their axis mundi. Citizens in this Realm are known as Hallans.
Caer - In Domani terms, a city.
Cascade - The Domani Realm consisting of the American States of New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island: named by ur-Lord ShadowDarkFyre for unknown reasons. Citizens in this Realm are known as Cascadians.
Celtica - The Domani Realm consisting of the nation of Ireland, the British provinces of Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, and Scotland, and the Spanish province of Gailicia: named for its predominately Celtic heritage. Citizens in this Realm are known as Celtics.
Cibola - The Domani Realm consisting of the American States of Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico: named for Cibola, one of the legendary Seven Cities of Gold, which are supposed to lie in part within the area. Citizens in this Realm are known as Cibolans.
Code, The - The section of the Arad Doman stating the chivalric code of the Domain.
Commoner - Anyone not raised to noble title; basically a civilian.
Coral Seal, The - Domani name for Lake Michigan: named so because the colors of the water tend to be differeing shades of coral in nature.
Covey - A group united by an oathbond.
Curtain, The - The reality in which most Sleepers believe.
Deep Umbra - The aspects of the Umbra found far from Earth. It is said that there are many realms scattered within this area. Called the Deep Universe by some.
Dells, The - The Domani Realm consisting of the American States of Minnesota and Wisconsin: named for the Wisconsin Dells that sit along the Wisconsin River. Citizens in this Realm are known as Dellians.
Dictum Mortum, The - Article VII of the Arad Doman, forbidding Domani the abuse, communication and interaction with the Restless Dead.
Domani - A citizen of the Domain.
Dreamtime, The - The Domani Realm consisting of the nations of Australia and New Zealand, and the Western Pacific Islands: named for the Dreamtime of the Australian aborigines. Citizens in this Realm are known as Dellians.
Dufatchie - Pronounced "doo-fot-chee", a term coined by Lady WiccanStarFairy ni Nine Death Storms of the Realm of Sil Magra, to be used when one cannot remember the name of an individual while in a discussion. So unique was the word that ur-Lord ShadowDarkFyre had it put into the Glossary as part of the Domani language. The Southern dialect of the word is "dumafatchie". (Example: "I was talking to dufatchie the other day about that movie.")
Eastern Divisia - The Domani Realm consisting of the American States of Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado: named for their location on the Eastern side of the Great Divide. Citizens in this Realm are known as East Divisians.
EternalBeauty - The Domani Realm consisting of the Canadian Provinces of the Yukon Territory, Banks Island, Victoria Island, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba: named from a suggestion by a friend of ur-Lord ShadowDarkFyre, for the region's seemingly eternal beauty. Citizens in this Realm are known as Eternians.
Escheat, The - The section of the Arad Doman stating the Rights of all within the Domain.
FairyStone - The Domani Realm consisting of the American States of Virginia and West Virginia: named for the fairystones found in the area. Citizens in this Realm are known as Faerum.
Freehold - Anyplace manmade that feels peaceful, natural, and sparks creativity and imagination. Someplace that feels magickal to the soul and the mind.
Gaia - A common name for the Earth Mother; also used by some nature-conscious mysticks to personify Earth and its Near Umbra.
Gateway Sea, The - Domani name for Lake Ontario, Easternmost of the Silurian Seas: named so because it is the last of the Great Lakes before the St.Lawrence Riverway and the Ocean of Storms.
Gauntlet, The - According to some, the mystickal barrier between Earth and the Near Umbra.
Glade - Anyplace made by nature that feels peaceful, natural, and sparks creativity and imagination. Someplace that feels magickal to the soul and the mind.
GreyHaven - The Domani Realm consisting solely of the American State of Maine: named for the Grey Havens of Tolkien literature. Citizens in this Realm are known as Havenians.
Haunt - A place where the Shroud is thin and the Restless Dead feel at home. Haunts are considered as being under the protection of the Dictum Mortum
House - In Domani terms, familial associations between citizens of the Domain, making in essence clans and/or families in the joining of. There can be houses among nobles and commoners alike, if the individuals involved so wish.(i.e., House DarkFyre, House Nine Death Storms)
Imperium - The rule of a Noble House over the Domain.(i.e., ShadowDarkFyre and Snowaidene's rule is known as the DarkFyre Imperium)
Islands of the Moon, The - Domani name for the group of fifty-nine islands collectively known as Nirivia, situated within the Nipigon Bay of the Sea of Clouds: named so because the moon is one of the symbols chosen for the islands by the "nation" that claims and watches over them.
Liege - One's sworn noble soverign: whether baron, count, duke, or king.
LoneStar - The Domani Realm consisting solely of the American State of Texas: named for its nickname of the Lone Star State. Citizens in this Realm are known as Starians.
Long Winter, the - The hoped-against loss of all magick and dreams.
Lumina(formerly Roanoke) - The Domani Realm consisting of the American States of North and South Carolina: named for the Moon. Citizens in this Realm are known as Lumians.
Magic - Stage tricks, illusions, etc., according to most.
Magick, True Magick - The act of dynamically altering reality through force of will, knowledge and Awakened spirit. Magick is in everything and everyone, and is neutral to good or evil, until wielded by the soul of the user.
Matriarch - The female head of a House: whether noble or commoner.
Mien - Name by which one is know when involved in matters of the Domain; an individual's Domani name.(i.e., Micah DarkFyre ---> ShadowDarkFyre)
Mists, The - The Domani Realm consisting of the American States of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia: named for the fog and mists that often form there from off of the mountains. The citizens here are known as Mystians
Mundane - A normal person; a Sleeper.
Mystick - (1) Those things which involve the forces of magick. (2) Someone who works with magick.
Near Umbra - The part of the spirit realm that exists around a world. It is most commonly used by some to describe the area of the Umbra that surrounds Earth.
Noble - Anyone raised to noble title; basically the equivalent of a government employee.
Oathbond - A bond created by swearing an oath.
Ocean of Peace, The - Domani name for the Pacific Ocean: named so because the Pacific is thought to be the most peaceful of oceans.
Ocean of Storms, The - Domani name for the Atlantic Ocean: named so because of the majority of storms - such as hurricanes - that emanate from it.
Old Man, The; Old Man River - Domani name for the Mississippi River: named so from his being named so in American folklore and history.
Orinoco - The Domani Realm consisting of the American State of Florida, and the islands of the Caribbean Sea: named so from the song of the same name.
Orinoco Flow, The - Domani name for the Gulf Stream: named so from the song of the same name, and for its path running through the waters of the Realm of Orinoco.
Otherworlds - A collective term for the numerous worlds and realms beyond the Gauntlet.
Pacifica - The Domani Realm consisting of the American States of California and Hawaii, and the Eastern Pacific Islands: named for the Pacific Ocean. Citizens in this Realm are known as Pacificans.
Patriarch - The male head of a House: whether noble or commoner.
Plainitia - The Domani Realm consisting of the American States of Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas: named for the plains states that make up its area. Citizens in this Realm are known as Plainitians.
Quick, The - The living.
Refuge - As defined in Article XII of the Arad Doman, large glade-like areas no less than 33 miles wide from one side to the other; must be so in order to be considered for the National Mystickal Refuge List.
Remal(formerly Brittania) - The Domani Realm consisting of the British Provinces of England, Wales, and Cornwall; the French Province of Brittany; and the Kingdom of the Netherlands: named by Lord Wolf Brother ap DarkFyre - First Ruler of Remal - for reasons only he can answer. Citizens in this Realm are known as Remalians.
Quick, The - The living.
Restless Dead, the - Wraiths; ghosts.
Saint Lawrence - The Domani Realm consisting of the Canadian Provinces of Nunavut and the Queen Elizabeth Islands, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia: named for the Saint Lawrence River and Causeway. Citizens in this Realm are known as Lawrencians.
Sea of Clouds, The - Domani name for Lake Superior, the Northernmost of the Silurian Seas
: named so because of its tendency to be foggy and/or misty during most times of the year.
Seeming - Name by which one is known when not involved in matters of the Domain; an individual's regular name.(i.e., ShadowDarkFyre ---> Micah DarkFyre)
Shadowlands, the - The supernatural realm in which the Restless Dead abide.
Shallow Sea, The - Domani name for Lake Erie: named so because the whole of the lake itself is only between 30 and 40 feet deep.
Shire - In Domani terms, a town or village.
Shroud, The - To some, the barrier of disbelief and despair that separates the lands of the living from the Shadowlands.
Sil Magra - The Domani Realm consisting of the American States of Kentucky and Tennessee: named by Lord Sir Flint Luchtaine ap Nine Death Storms - ruler of the Realm - for reasons unknown, even to him. Citizens in this Realm are known as Sil Magrans.
Silurian Seas, The - Domani name for the Great Lakes, named so for the prehostoric Silurian Sea, of which the Lakes themselves are a remnant.
Sleeper - A person potentially capable of magick, but not yet aware of its existence.
Snake Mound - The Domani Realm consisting solely of the American State of Ohio: named for the Great Serpent Mound, located in the south of the Realm. Citizens in this Realm are known as Mundarians.
Springtime, the - see Time of Legends
Stronghold - In Domani terms, a metropolic area comprised of two or more caers, and any number of shires. Caer Palisaides(New York City, NY) can make up the Stronghold of the East on sheer size alone, even without Caer Jersey(Jersey City, NJ) added to it. The same can also be said of Caer Angeles(Los Angeles, CA) without Simi Valley(CA), Caer Bernandino(San Bernandino, CA), and Caer Riverside(Riverside, CA) with it to form the Stronghold of the West. The Stronghold of the Mists: comprised of Caer Anacostia(Washington, D.C.) and Caer Potomac(Arlington, VA), is smaller than the East and West Strongholds by comparison,... but no less formidable.
Summertime, the - the age in which magick and belief was at its peak and at its most powerful time.
Tapestry, The - A metaphor some individuals use for Reality.
Tellurian, The - The whole of Reality.
Time Of Legends, the - The age when magical powers ran free in the world, and mystick races walked the Earth. Also known as the Springtime.
Tir Na Nog - 1) According to legend, the Summerlands spoken of by the Irish Fae in ancient times. The East Coast of North America is supposed to be where it was situated. 2) The name given to the Appalacian mountain range.
Troubles, the - the period of social and governmental upheval in the Domain and Realms: beginning in February of 2004 with the separation of ur-Lord ShadowDarkFyre from then-High Queen Snowaidene, and ending in September 2004. The population of the Domain and Realms suffered as a result, with a number of nearly twenty citizens leaving or becoming inactive: many of which were Nobility. Fantasia I.D. was moved as a result of the Troubles, and Caer Memphis - court of Sil Magra - became the High Court of the Domain. New rules and protocol were set in motion by the Imperium for all Nobility and Knightly orders, to help safeguard from such an event happening again.
Umbra, The - The spirit world outside of the material/physical one.
Vassal - A Noble under the command of another Noble of higher rank(a Liege).
Veil, the - The 'barrier' between the supernatural and the 'real' worlds.
Western Divisia - The Domani Realm consisting of the American States of Idaho and Utah: named for their location on the Western side of the Great Divide. Citizens in this Realm are known as Western Divisians.
Wraith - A ghost or spirit who retains such a strong attachment to the lands of the living that he/she cannot move on. See Restless Dead, The.
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