TRUE NATURE SERIES BOOK ONE
SECRETS OF THE SLEEPER
SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t finished reading the book, you may not want to read these definitions.
PEOPLE AND CREATURES
NEW VOCABULARY
akharu \ä-‘kär-ü\
noun, plural akharu
An ancient supernatural purebreed that drinks blood. Sometimes referred to as vampires. They are best known for high intelligence and abilities to camouflage themselves, to cause hallucinations, and to paralyze prey with their venom. Akharu teeth are the only things that can penetrate usemi skin, other than usemi, themselves. They usually settle near large bodies of water. They can live for hundreds of years.
idimmu \’id-i-mü\
noun, plural idimmu
Human hybrid offspring of two different species, human and either akharu, sharum, or usemi. Sometimes they develop supernatural abilities.
sethian \’seth-ī-en\
noun, plural sethians
An ancient supernatural; the ruling supernatural race. Some have special abilities.
usemi \yü-‘se-mē\
noun, plural usemi
An ancient, shapeshifter purebreed similar to a werewolf or a lycan. Best known for strength, impenetrable skin, pack-like cohabitation, and ability to form an aramusatu bond with their mates. They usually settle near large forests. They can live for hundreds of years.
aramusatu \är-e-mü-‘sä-tü\
noun, plural aramusatu
An ancient supernatural purebreed that drinks blood. Sometimes referred to as vampires. They are best known for high intelligence and abilities to camouflage themselves, to cause hallucinations, and to paralyze prey with their venom. Akharu teeth are the only things that can penetrate usemi skin, other than usemi, themselves. They usually settle near large bodies of water. They can live for hundreds of years.
blessing \’ble-siŋ\
noun, plural blessings
A secretive sethian ritual that gives people new abilities. It is sometimes referred to as a purification.
Kasadu \kə-‘sä-dü\
noun, plural kasadu
A title used by the leader of sethians. It means ‘one who overcomes’ and is often used with Malku, as in Malku Kasadu.
Malku \’mäl-kü\
noun
A title used by the leader of sethians. It means ‘prince’ and is often used in conjunction with Kasadu, (i.e. Malku Kasadu).
Nasaru \’näs-ä-rü\
noun
The name of the sethian government.
siren \’sī-rən\
noun, plural sirens
A supernatural with the ability to produce specific thoughts and feelings in another person’s mind, which can alter their behavior.
TRUE NATURE SERIES BOOK TWO
SECRETS OF THE LORE
SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t finished reading the book, you may not want to read these definitions.
PEOPLE AND CREATURES
NEW VOCABULARY
akharu \ä-‘kär-ü\
noun, plural akharu
An ancient supernatural purebreed that drinks blood. Sometimes referred to as vampires. They are best known for high intelligence and abilities to camouflage themselves, to cause hallucinations, and to paralyze prey with their venom. Akharu teeth are the only things that can penetrate usemi skin, other than usemi, themselves. They usually settle near large bodies of water. They can live for hundreds of years.
idimmu \’id-i-mü\
noun, plural idimmu
Human hybrid offspring of two different species, human and either akharu, sharum, or usemi. Sometimes they develop supernatural abilities.
sethian \’seth-ī-en\
noun, plural sethians
An ancient supernatural; the ruling supernatural race. Some have special abilities.
usemi \yü-‘se-mē\
noun, plural usemi
An ancient, shapeshifter purebreed similar to a werewolf or a lycan. Best known for strength, impenetrable skin, pack-like cohabitation, and ability to form an aramusatu bond with their mates. They usually settle near large forests. They can live for hundreds of years.
aramusatu \är-e-mü-‘sä-tü\
noun, plural aramusatu
A true mate bond that binds a couple together forever and increases their individual and family strength. It originated with usemi. It is also used in reference to a true mate (i.e. he is her aramusatu).
Blessing \’ble-siŋ\
noun, plural blessings
A secretive sethian ritual that gives people new abilities. It is sometimes referred to as a purification.
cutter \’kə-tər\
noun, plural cutters
A bullet made from akharu teeth. It is produced and used by the Nasaru.
Kasadu \kə-‘sä-dü\
noun, plural kasadu
A title used by the leader of sethians. It means ‘one who overcomes’ and is often used with Malku, as in Malku Kasadu.
Malku \’mäl-kü\
noun
A title used by the leader of sethians. It means ‘prince’ and is often used in conjunction with Kasadu, (i.e. Malku Kasadu).
Nasaru \’näs-ä-rü\
noun
The name of the sethian government.
parinati \pär-i-‘nä-tē\
noun, plural parinati
The change that the most powerful ulami go through as their adult shape-shifting abilities emerge. During this time, their abilities are stronger, but often uncontrollable.
regulator \ˈre-gyə-lā-tər\
noun, plural regulators
An agent of the Nasaru who monitors supernaturals living outside of sethian cities. He or she enforces the law and sends regular reports back to leaders.
shi mate \’shē māt\
noun, plural shi mates
A familiar term of endearment between aramusatu mates.
siren \’sī-rən\
noun, plural sirens
A supernatural with the ability to produce specific thoughts and feelings in another person’s mind.
TRUE NATURE SERIES BOOK THREE
SECRETS OF THE PROPHECY
SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t finished reading the book, you may not want to read these definitions.
PEOPLE AND CREATURES
NEW VOCABULARY
akharu \ä-‘kär-ü\
noun, plural akharu
A species of shape-shifters that can change between ulami and akhu. They are best known for high intelligence and abilities to camouflage themselves, to cause hallucinations, and to paralyze prey with their venom. Akharu teeth are the only things that can penetrate usemi skin, other than usemi, themselves. They usually settle near large bodies of water. They can live for hundreds of years.
akhu \ä-‘kü\
noun, plural akhu
A marine animal native to the planet Nimbiru.
changeling \’chānj-liŋ\
noun, plural changelings
A colloquial name given to the drun, creatures on the planet Nimbiru who were transformed by superior beings known as suani from mortal uli into immortal forms of usi, shar, and akhu (i.e. use usi changeling to refer to a uli that was transformed into a usi, and use changeling to refer to any or all kinds). See also drun.
drun \’drün\
noun, plural drun
The general name given to creatures on the planet Nimbiru who were transformed by superior beings known as suani from mortal uli into immortal forms of usi, shar, and akhu. See also changeling.
idimmu \’id-i-mü\
noun, plural idimmu
A human hybrid offspring of two different species, human and either akharu, sharum, or usemi.
nimbiru \’nim-ber-ü\
noun
A planet in another universe that supports life, including humanoid life forms known collectively as ulami.
sethian \’seth-ī-en\
noun, plural sethians
A cursed race of akharu origin. They believe themselves to be overlords to all other supernaturals on earth. They lost most of their unique abilities, but maintain dominance over other supernaturals through the use of technology.
sharum \’shär-rüm\
noun, plural sharum
A species of shape-shifters that can change between ulami and shar. Best known for integrity, strength, speed, and ability to withstand high temperatures, even fire. They usually live in large forests and high elevations, away from human populations. They can live for hundreds of years.
shar \shär\
noun, plural shar
A large diurnal bird of prey native to the planet Nimbiru.
suani \swänē\
noun, plural suani
Beings from the planet Nimbiru with god-like abilities. They changed the uli into different creatures and then into changelings.
ulami \yü-‘lä-mē\
noun, plural ulami
A shape-shifter mammal native to the planet Nimbiru.
uli \’yü-lē\
noun, plural uli
A bipedal primate mammal native to the planet Nimbiru.
usemi \yü-‘se-mē\
noun, plural usemi
A species of shape-shifters that can change between a ulami and a kevana. Best known for strength, impenetrable skin, pack-like cohabitation, and ability to form aramusatu bonds with their mates. They usually settle near large forests. They can live for hundreds of years.
usi \’yü-sē\
noun, plural usi
A large predatory canid native to the planet Nimbiru. It is active mostly at night, lives and hunts in packs, and resembles wolves from Earth.
aramusatu \är-e-mü-‘sä-tü\
noun, plural aramusatu
A true mate bond that binds a couple together forever and increases their individual and family strength. It originated with usemi. It is also used in reference to a true mate (i.e. he is her aramusatu).
bihunum \bi-‘hü-nem\
noun, plural bihunum
The ulami death sentence that is carried out on the planet Nimbiru. It causes individuals to vanish and the memory of them to fade. It is usually called the vanishment. See vanishment.
blessing \’ble-siŋ\
noun, plural blessings
A secretive sethian ritual that gives people new abilities. It is sometimes referred to as a purification.
bloom \’blüm\
noun
A usemi slang word, referring to the increase in power among family members when a new aramusatu bond is added.
Chastening \’chā-sən-iŋ\
noun
A colloquialism for the five hundred year period that the uli were being punished. During this time they were separated from their families and friends and lived as different immortal animals. See also Malosusat.
cutter \’kə-tər\
noun, plural cutters
A bullet made from akharu teeth. It is produced and used by the Nasaru.
Kasadu \kə-‘sä-dü\
noun, plural kasadu
A title used by the leader of sethians. It means ‘one who overcomes’ and is often used with Malku, as in Malku Kasadu.
Malku \’mäl-kü\
noun
A title used by the leader of sethians. It means ‘prince’ and is often used in conjunction with Kasadu, (i.e. Malku Kasadu).
Malosusat \’mäl-ō-sü-sät\
noun
The five hundred year period that the uli were being punished. During this time they were separated from their families and friends and lived as different immortal animals. It is often referred to as the chastening. See also chastening.
Nasaru \’näs-ä-rü\
noun
The name of the sethian government.
parinati \pär-i-‘nä-tē\
noun, plural parinati
The change that the most powerful ulami go through as their adult shape-shifting abilities emerge. During this time, their abilities are stronger, but often uncontrollable.
regulator \ˈre-gyə-lā-tər\
noun, plural regulators
An agent of the Nasaru who monitors supernaturals living outside of sethian cities. He or she enforces the law and sends regular reports back to leaders.
Sentavoti \sen-tə-‘vō-tē\
noun
A savior-like person from a sharum prophecy. It can also refer to the prophecy that foretold of this individual.
shi mate \’shē māt\
noun, plural shi mates
A familiar term of endearment between aramusatu mates.
siren \’sī-rən\
noun, plural sirens
A supernatural with the ability to produce specific thoughts and feelings in another person’s mind.
soul jumper or jumper
noun, plural soul jumpers
Idimmu who can temporarily split their souls (i.e. separate their spirit from their body).
vanishment \’va-nish-mənt\
noun, plural vanishments
A colloquialism for the ulami death sentence performed on the planet Nimbiru that causes individuals to vanish and the memory of them to fades. See also bihunum.
verb, vanish, vanished
To vanish, vanished (i.e. The triad vanished the murderous akharu. The usemi was vanished yesterday.)