By Tooth And Claw Dragons

Terminology

This is a page for verbiage unique to BTACD; officially-accepted terminology a glossary of their varied meanings. If you have any to add to this list, please PM a staff member and we'll get to it at once!


Terminology

A glossary of terms and their definitions pertaining to the BTACD worlds.

Aether::

An alchemical substance created through a complex process. Essentially, Aether is reiatsu given physical form. Inert when pure, when combined with any magic, it bolsters the power of the magic in direct proportion to the amount of Aether used.

Aethyrian Aether/Nether::

Divine-touched reiatsu specific to the Realm of Aethyr and unique to the Aethyrian dragons. Aethyrian Aether is akin to god-touched light magic, where Nether is most similar to dark. Both are the result of the Celestial Gods and the creation of Aethyr itself. You can read more about these on the Aethyrian dragon species page.

Dragon Colors: the 'Blue', 'Red', 'Orange', etc::

Dragons are sometimes referred to by their base color; such as 'the Gold' or 'the White' or some other such color. This is common in not only the common dragon species, but all dragon-adjacent species as well.

Ether/Ether Spirit::

A being that holds the balance of the Realm they are tied to; in effect, the soul that holds the spirit of their Realm. More information here.

Hellfire::

A unique silver flame edged in scarlet; it burns either with or without heat, and is unique to Hell and the family lines of its Spirit Kings past and present. Has the unique quality to burn away corruption when used properly. However, if used improperly, the resulting scars will forever burn as if still aflame, and will resist all healing magic. You can read more about this ability on the magic page.

Marker::

A slab of stone covered in kv'naer runes that binds a Realm to the Void and allows for the travel of the worlds via portals. More information here.

Pairbond/Pairbonding::

Pairbonding is a deeper, more spiritual version of romantic union in the Realms. A 'pairbond' is a member of this type of relationship, one of two, and more may be read on the subject here.

Realm::

A world apart from any other; a separate dimension, bound from destruction by the Void. Learn more here and here.

Reiatsu::

One's aura; their spiritual energy. More information here.

Storms- Aurastorm/Reiatsu Storm::

A storm of spiritual energy - a grand release of one's aura itself. Generally colored the same as the reiatsu of the individual (or multiple individuals) that casts it, appearing like a rain of colored fire. Destroys the souls of that which it touches, though physical damage to living creatures or flora is rare.

Storms- Energy Storm::

A storm of pure energy itself, usually unrelated to reiatsu. Often generated by the Void, or a Realm itself; can be almost invisible, or appear as bright white flashes with strange effects that follow.

Storms- Godstorm::

A great storm similar to a reiatsu storm or energy storm, formed of divine energy, pure magic with a variety of different effects. Also known as a 'storm of divine chaos' by scholars, as its effects, or range, can never be judged.

Storms- Magestorm::

Generally, a mass of interwoven, complex, and chaotic spells and energy that has broken from control and grown into a storm. Can have a variety of effects, and has been known to mutate and change those who come in contact with it. Often appears as a swarm of multicolored clouds, accompanied by whatever effects the storm's spells have within it.

Ward of the Gods/God Ward::

An individual selected and chosen by the gods for a specific task or ongoing job; unique to every god, and often sacrificed if the task was temporary. Sometimes, if a Ward is honorable enough, they're allowed to live. More information here