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Great Divide
: A time of immense turmoil when the Elemental Lords and some of the High Court of Fae decided to rip apart the worlds. Until then, the Fae existed primarily on Earth, their lives and worlds mingling with those of humans. The Great Divide tore everything asunder, splitting off another dimension, which became Otherworld. At that time, the Twin Courts of Fae were disbanded and their queens stripped of power. This was the time during which the Spirit Seal was formed and broken in order to seal off the realms from each other. Some Fae chose to stay Earthside, others moved to the realm of Otherworld, and the demons were—for the most part—sealed in the Subterranean Realms.
: A time of immense turmoil when the Elemental Lords and some of the High Court of Fae decided to rip apart the worlds. Until then, the Fae existed primarily on Earth, their lives and worlds mingling with those of humans. The Great Divide tore everything asunder, splitting off another dimension, which became Otherworld. At that time, the Twin Courts of Fae were disbanded and their queens stripped of power. This was the time during which the Spirit Seal was formed and broken in order to seal off the realms from each other. Some Fae chose to stay Earthside, others moved to the realm of Otherworld, and the demons were—for the most part—sealed in the Subterranean Realms.
Guard Des’Estar:
The military of Y’Elestrial.
The military of Y’Elestrial.
Hags of Fate:
The women of destiny who keep the balance righted. Neither good nor evil, they observe the flow of destiny. When events get too far out of balance, they step in and take action, usually using humans, Fae, Supes, and other creatures as pawns to bring the path of destiny back into line.
The women of destiny who keep the balance righted. Neither good nor evil, they observe the flow of destiny. When events get too far out of balance, they step in and take action, usually using humans, Fae, Supes, and other creatures as pawns to bring the path of destiny back into line.
Harvestmen:
The lords of death—a few cross over and are also Elemental Lords. The Harvestmen, along with their followers (the Valkyries and the Death Maidens, for example) reap the souls of the dead.
The lords of death—a few cross over and are also Elemental Lords. The Harvestmen, along with their followers (the Valkyries and the Death Maidens, for example) reap the souls of the dead.
Haseofon:
The abode of the Death Maidens—where they stay and where they train.
The abode of the Death Maidens—where they stay and where they train.
Ionyc Lands:
The astral, etheric, and spirit realms, along with several other lesser-known noncorporeal dimensions, form the Ionyc Lands. These realms are separated by the Ionyc Sea, a current of energy that prevents the Ionyc Lands from colliding, thereby sparking off an explosion of universal proportions.
The astral, etheric, and spirit realms, along with several other lesser-known noncorporeal dimensions, form the Ionyc Lands. These realms are separated by the Ionyc Sea, a current of energy that prevents the Ionyc Lands from colliding, thereby sparking off an explosion of universal proportions.
Ionyc Sea:
The currents of energy that separate the Ionyc Lands. Certain creatures, especially those connected with the elemental energies of ice, snow, and wind, can travel through the Ionyc Sea without protection.
The currents of energy that separate the Ionyc Lands. Certain creatures, especially those connected with the elemental energies of ice, snow, and wind, can travel through the Ionyc Sea without protection.
Koyanni:
The coyote shifters who took an evil path away from the Great Coyote; followers of Nukpana.
The coyote shifters who took an evil path away from the Great Coyote; followers of Nukpana.
Melosealfôr:
A rare Crypto dialect learned by powerful Cryptos and all Moon Witches.
A rare Crypto dialect learned by powerful Cryptos and all Moon Witches.
The Nectar of Life:
An elixir that can extend the life span of humans to nearly the length of a Fae’s years. Highly prized and cautiously used. Can drive someone insane if he or she doesn’t have the emotional capacity to handle the changes incurred.
An elixir that can extend the life span of humans to nearly the length of a Fae’s years. Highly prized and cautiously used. Can drive someone insane if he or she doesn’t have the emotional capacity to handle the changes incurred.
OIA:
The Otherworld Intelligence Agency; the “brains” behind the Guard Des’Estar.
The Otherworld Intelligence Agency; the “brains” behind the Guard Des’Estar.
Otherworld/OW:
The human term for the “United Nations” of Faerie Land. A dimension apart from ours that contains creatures from legend and lore, pathways to the gods, and various other places, such as Olympus. Otherworld’s actual name varies among the differing dialects of the many races of Cryptos and Fae.
The human term for the “United Nations” of Faerie Land. A dimension apart from ours that contains creatures from legend and lore, pathways to the gods, and various other places, such as Olympus. Otherworld’s actual name varies among the differing dialects of the many races of Cryptos and Fae.
Portal, Portals:
The interdimensional gates that connect the different realms. Some were created during the Great Divide; others open up randomly.
The interdimensional gates that connect the different realms. Some were created during the Great Divide; others open up randomly.
Seelie Court:
The Earthside Fae Court of Light and Summer, disbanded during the Great Divide. Titania was the Seelie Queen.
The Earthside Fae Court of Light and Summer, disbanded during the Great Divide. Titania was the Seelie Queen.
Soul Statues:
In Otherworld, small figurines created for the Fae of certain races and magically linked with a baby. These figurines reside in family shrines and when one of the Fae dies, his or her soul statue shatters. In Menolly’s case, when she was reborn as a vampire, her soul statue reformed, although twisted. If a family member disappears, his or her family can always tell if their loved one is alive or dead if they have access to the soul statue.
In Otherworld, small figurines created for the Fae of certain races and magically linked with a baby. These figurines reside in family shrines and when one of the Fae dies, his or her soul statue shatters. In Menolly’s case, when she was reborn as a vampire, her soul statue reformed, although twisted. If a family member disappears, his or her family can always tell if their loved one is alive or dead if they have access to the soul statue.
Spirit Seals:
A magical crystal artifact, the Spirit Seal was created during the Great Divide. When the portals were sealed, the Spirit Seal was broken into nine gems and each piece was given to an Elemental Lord or Lady. These gems each have varying powers. Even possessing one of the spirit seals can allow the wielder to weaken the portals that divide Otherworld, Earthside, and the Subterranean Realms. If the all of the seals are joined together again, then all of the portals will open.
A magical crystal artifact, the Spirit Seal was created during the Great Divide. When the portals were sealed, the Spirit Seal was broken into nine gems and each piece was given to an Elemental Lord or Lady. These gems each have varying powers. Even possessing one of the spirit seals can allow the wielder to weaken the portals that divide Otherworld, Earthside, and the Subterranean Realms. If the all of the seals are joined together again, then all of the portals will open.
Stradolan:
A being who can walk between worlds, who can walk through the shadows, using them as a method of transportation.
A being who can walk between worlds, who can walk through the shadows, using them as a method of transportation.
Supe/Supes:
Short for Supernaturals. Refers to Earthside supernatural beings who are not of Fae nature. Refers to Weres, especially.
Short for Supernaturals. Refers to Earthside supernatural beings who are not of Fae nature. Refers to Weres, especially.
Triple Threat:
Camille’s nickname for the newly risen three Earthside Queens of Fae.
Camille’s nickname for the newly risen three Earthside Queens of Fae.
Unseelie Court:
The Earthside Fae Court of Shadow and Winter, disbanded during the Great Divide. Aeval was the Unseelie Queen.
The Earthside Fae Court of Shadow and Winter, disbanded during the Great Divide. Aeval was the Unseelie Queen.
VA/Vampires Anonymous:
The Earthside group started by Wade Stevens, a vampire who was a psychologist during life. The group is focused on helping newly born vampires adjust to their new state of existence, and to encourage vampires to avoid harming the innocent as much as possible. The VA is vying for control. Their goal is to rule the vampires of the United States and to set up an internal policing agency.
The Earthside group started by Wade Stevens, a vampire who was a psychologist during life. The group is focused on helping newly born vampires adjust to their new state of existence, and to encourage vampires to avoid harming the innocent as much as possible. The VA is vying for control. Their goal is to rule the vampires of the United States and to set up an internal policing agency.
Whispering Mirror:
A magical communications device that links Otherworld and Earth. Think magical video phone.
A magical communications device that links Otherworld and Earth. Think magical video phone.
Y’Eírialiastar:
The Sidhe/Fae name for Otherworld.
The Sidhe/Fae name for Otherworld.
Y’Elestrial:
The city-state in Otherworld where the D’Artigo girls were born and raised. A Fae city, recently embroiled in a civil war between the drug-crazed tyrannical Queen Lethesanar and her more level-headed sister Tanaquar, who managed to claim the throne for herself. The civil war has ended and Tanaquar is restoring order to the land.
The city-state in Otherworld where the D’Artigo girls were born and raised. A Fae city, recently embroiled in a civil war between the drug-crazed tyrannical Queen Lethesanar and her more level-headed sister Tanaquar, who managed to claim the throne for herself. The civil war has ended and Tanaquar is restoring order to the land.
Youkai:
Loosely (very loosely) translated as Japanese demon/nature spirit. For the purposes of this series, the youkai have three shapes: the animal, the human form, and the true demon form. Unlike the demons of the Subterranean Realms, youkai are not necessarily evil by nature.
Loosely (very loosely) translated as Japanese demon/nature spirit. For the purposes of this series, the youkai have three shapes: the animal, the human form, and the true demon form. Unlike the demons of the Subterranean Realms, youkai are not necessarily evil by nature.
PLAYLIST FOR
BLOOD WYNE
BLOOD WYNE
I listen to a lot of music when I write, and when I talk about it online, my readers always want to know what I’m listening to for each book. So, in addition to adding the playlists to my website, I thought I’d add them in the back of each book so you can create your own if you want to hear my “soundtrack” for the books.
—Yasmine Galenorn
AC/DC:
“Back in Black”
Air:
“Napalm Love”
“Playground Love”
“Cherry Blossom Girl”
“Venus”
“Ghost Song”
“Surfing on a Rocket”
Beck:
“Farewell Ride”
“Nausea”
“Mixed Bizness”
Blue Oyster Cult:
“Godzilla”
Bob Seger:
“Turn the Page”
Bravery, The:
“Believe”
Cat Power:
“I Don’t Blame You”
“Werewolf”
Cher:
“The Beat Goes On”
Chester Bennington:
“System”
Chris Isaak:
“Wicked Game”
David Bowie:
“I’m Afraid of Americans”
“Let’s Dance”
“Sister Midnight”
“Without You”
Deftones:
“Change (In the House of Flies)”
Depeche Mode:
“Personal Jesus”
“Stripped”
“Dream On”
Don Henley:
“In the Garden of Allah”
Eddy Grant:
“Electric Avenue”
Everlast:
“I Can’t Move”
Faith No More:
“Epic”
Gabrielle Roth:
“Rest Your Tears Here”
“The Calling”
“Raven”
Gary Numan:
“Down in the Park”
“Hybrid”
“Prophecy”
“Tread Careful”
“Are Friends Electric?”
“Soul Protection”
“My Breathing”
“Hybrid”
“Cars (Hybrid Remix)”
“The Sleeproom”
“Survivor”
“I Can’t Stop”
“Call Out the Dogs”
“Strange Charm”
Gorillaz:
“Hongkongaton”
Hives, The:
“Tick Tick Boom”
Jay Gordon:
“Slept So Long”
Kraftwerk:
“Pocket Calculator”
Lady Gaga:
“Telephone”
“Poker Face”
“Paparazzi”
Ladytron:
“Ghosts”
“Burning Up”
“Black Cat”
“Predict the Day”
“I’m Not Scared”
“High Rise”
“Destroy Everything You Touch”
Lenny Kravitz:
“American Woman”
“Fly Away”
Lindstrøm and Christabelle:
“Lovesick”
Little Big Town:
“Bones”
Low:
“Half Light”
Madonna:
“Vogue”
Marilyn Manson:
“Tainted Love”
“Personal Jesus”
Metallica:
“Enter Sandman”
NIN:
“Closer”
“Sin”
“Get Down, Make Love”
Nirvana:
“You Know You’re Right”
No Doubt:
“Hella Good”
Oingo Boingo:
“Elevator Man”
“Dead Man’s Party”
Pussycat Dolls:
“Buttons”
Ricky Martin:
“She Bangs”
Rob Zombie:
“Living Dead Girl”
“Never Gonna Stop”
Róisín Murphy:
“Ramalama Bang Bang”
Saliva:
“Ladies and Gentlemen”
Seether:
“Remedy”
Shriekback:
“Over the Wire”
“New Man”
Susan Enan:
“Bring on the Wonder”
Talking Heads:
“Life During Wartime”
“I Zimbra”
Tears for Fears:
“Mad World”
Toadies:
“Possum Kingdom”
Tool:
“Schism”
Zero 7:
“In the Waiting Line”
Dear Reader:
I’m thrilled so many of you have taken my Otherworld series to heart. As many of you know, I have started a second series: the Indigo Court Series. Here, in the back of
Blood Wyne
, you will find a sneak peek at the first chapter of
Night Veil
, the second Indigo Court book (Summer 2011).
Blood Wyne
, you will find a sneak peek at the first chapter of
Night Veil
, the second Indigo Court book (Summer 2011).
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