The Doom of Kings_ Legacy of Dhakaan - Don Bassingthwaite [180]
Riis: a dynasty of the late Dhakaani Empire.
roo: Goblin for “friendly stranger,” someone unknown to the speaker but not an obvious enemy (pl. rooz).
saa: A casual Goblin greeting. A more formal greeting is saa’atcha, roughly equivalent to “It is an honor to meet you.”
Seawall Mountains: Mountains forming the western and northwestern borders of Darguun, a natural barrier between Darguun and Breland.
Sentinel Tower: The primary stronghold of House Deneith, a massive keep in the city of Karrlakton. Sentinel Tower has existed for millenia, growing over the centuries. Its inner areas are ancient and access is restricted to the most senior members of the House.
shaarat’khesh: The Silent Blades. See: Silent Clans, the.
shaat’aar: A small sweet bun filled with honey cream. A common Goblin sweet.
shava: One of the most honored goblin traditions, shava is best translated as “sword brother,” someone a warrior trusts with his life. The relationship between shava is exceptionally strong and carries with it significant responsibilities and expectations. Most goblin warriors never even consider taking a shava.
Shii marhu polto huuntad ka ruuska atchot: A goblin expression. “Even an emperor must think twice when looking a tiger in the eye.”
Silent Clans, the: Although technically numbered among the Dhakaani clans, the two Silent Clans stand apart. They are formed entirely of goblins and are renowned for their stealth: the taarkakhesh (“silent wolves”) are scouts, while the shaarat’khesh (“silent blades”) are spies and assassins. By ancient tradition, the Silent Clans do not take sides in any conflict, instead acting as mercenaries of complete impartiality and reliability.
Six Kings, the: An allusion to the six hobgoblin warlords brought together by Jhazaal Dhakaan approximately 17,000 years before the present to found the Empire of Dhakaan.
Sovereign Host, the: A religion found across much of Khorvaire and actively promoted in Darguun by Haruuc as a civilizing influence. The Lords of the Host are Arawai (god of agriculture), Aureon (god of law and knowledge), Balinor (god of beasts and the hunt), Boldrei (god of community and hearth), Dol Arrah (god of honor and sacrifice), Dol Dorn (god of strength at arms), Kol Korran (god of trade and wealth), Olladra (god of good fortune), and Onatar (god of artifice and the forge).
ta muut: The most basic way of saying “thank you” in Goblin, ta muut literally means “you have honor” or more accurately “you do your duty.” Spoken as acknowledgement of a deed performed correctly, it carries no connotation of debt on the part of the speaker. For comparison, see Ya panozhii kita atcha.
taarka’khesh: The Silent Wolves. See: Silent Clans, the.
taat: Goblin term for someone of significantly lesser status than the speaker. Derogatory and insulting.
Tariic: A hobgoblin warrior of the Rhukaan Taash clan and nephew of Haruuc. Conceived on the day that Rhukaan Draal was founded, he has a more worldly approach to culture, politics, and economy than more conservative Darguuls.
Taruuzh: A legendary Dhakaani daashor, creator of the original binding stones, the grieving trees, and the sword Wrath. His stronghold, Taruuzh Kraat, was located where Tzaryan Keep now stands in Droaam.
Thrane: One of the original Five Nations of Galifar. Thrane is a conservative theocracy dominated by the Church of the Silver Flame.
Thuun: A hobgoblin warrior in the service of Haruuc, assigned first to accompany Tariic’s mission to Karrlakton, then to guard Vounn and Ashi in Rhukaan Draal.
To hold a sword by the blade: A goblin expression for being in a risky situation.
Toh!: A Goblin warning cry (“Beware!”).
Torlaac Conquest, the: The pacification, many generations before the start of the Last War, of the area around the Torlaac River and into the Torlaac Moor by Deneith troops on behalf of Cyre, culimi-nating in the Battle of Starkhan.
Torlaac River: