Here I'll be compiling all terminology and spells and whatever else I consider relevant. I'll be gradually updating and expanding it.
Terminology Aether
Aether, the quintessence, is the energy transcending the physical world, connecting everything in a cosmic web. It's the essence of life that every living being possesses. It shapes the world, and it creates natural phenomena. Humans have learned how to manipulate Aether to shape reality at their will.
Aether is the Western name. There are many other names in different cultures: Prana, Qi, Mana, and many others.
Thaumaturgy
Thaumaturgy is the capability to work magic or other paranormal events and perform miracles using Aether as fuel. It's a Greek word that translates to English as wonderworking, wonder-making, or miracle-working.
It also refers to the powers developed by Buddhist adepts through meditation and cultivation.
Thaumaturgies
A practitioner of thaumaturgy is a "thaumaturge", "thaumaturgist", "thaumaturgus", "miracle worker", or "wonderworker". Thaumaturgies is the plural.
In the Western world is common for Thaumaturgies to call themselves by one of two names:
Arlo, male Thaumaturgies. Jana, female Thaumaturgies.
There are other names such as witch, witcher, wizard, sorcerer, or sorceress. However, some people consider these names to be either rude or insulting.
Mågiats
Regular people, non-thaumaturgies.
Every single living creature has the capacity for wonder-making, some better than others.
However, only a few humans and their societies have been able to properly master the art of Thaumaturgy. Most people don't know it is real!
Niebieski
It's a very expensive bluish magical metal alloy that disrupts the natural follow of Aether, making it difficult or impossible to cast Thaumaturgy.
Zielony
It's a bright green substance created with alchemy. One of its main ingredients is minuscule particles of Niebieski. It's a highly regulated drug capable of inhibiting Thaumaturgy casting. Other side effects include migraines, dizziness, increased heart rate, or nausea. Due to the already high price of Niebieski plus needing a highly trained alchemist specialized in pharmacology, its price is prohibitive.
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Society of Nations
Equivalent to the present-day United Nations (UN).
It is a worldwide intergovernmental organization whose principal mission is to maintain world peace. The First Berlin Conference of 1884 failed without any resolution after a terrorist attack by unknown forces. As a consequence, the Society of Nations was established as a way to meditate among the Great Powers. Volundr is its Ambassador (equivalent to the present-day Secretary General of the United Nations).
Eikóna System
Eikóna is Greek for Picture, Image, or Painting.
Basically, the 1890s steampunk version of TV and Radio altogether.
Paasilinna
Meaning Stronghold or Fortress in Finnish.
The oldest Hidden City in Europe (debatable). Found in the Arctic Circle. Located in the north of the Grand Duchy of Finland, which in KERES universe, is a completely independent country.
it's a city founded for and by Arlos and Janas.
the Palace of Jäävarasto
A huge castle in the middle of the Courts District/Downtown Paasilinna that houses the Courts, the Congress, and many other government offices.
Lightberries
Yellow cherry-like fruit created by Volundr using alchemy that, if submitted to strong forces, can explode making a roaring sound and releasing blinding sparks of light. WARNING: explosive and flammable.
They taste like a mix of strawberry and lemon. They're also very nutritious.
Disearer
Blue-padded earpads that will mute any sound.
Albans
New and modern heavier-than-air airship. Originally, airships would move using steam to produce electricity to power their flying core. Albans are revolutionary as they use diesel instead to power up their flying cores. They're 200% more efficient than steam airships.
Flying cores are big crystal balls capable of storing electricity. Something like big batteries.
Bilocation
The ability to be in two places at the same time.
Luminescence
A weapon made by Volundr and wielded by Lowe. It's a small crystal Greek cross with a gray moonstone capable of storing ambiance Aether to shoot it as laser beams.
Thaumaturgy Spells Aperio Used to open things or unlock doors. Claudo Used to close things or lock doors. Cerno It's cast on inorganic things. They will be transported into a pocket dimension. Somnus Makes the target fall asleep. Sol Makes people forcefully awake, giving them a shot of adrenaline that makes them feel alert. It's like an energy drink. Tempus fugit, sicut nubes, quasi naves, velut umbra A spell Alice used to open the world through the looking-glass. Nimbus Summons a cascade of water