Terminology
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A
affinity - see representation.
anbinary - proper term for races of the third sex, which can reproduce with any other sex.
Aner - Second-highest caste in Ant colonies; leaders of military.
anbinary - proper term for races of the third sex, which can reproduce with any other sex.
Aner - Second-highest caste in Ant colonies; leaders of military.
B
Big Three, the - term used for the first three Gladar: Petrichor, Alphanumeric, & Marvin.
being - nonracist term used to describe anyone.
bonehead - racist term for a unicorn.
being - nonracist term used to describe anyone.
bonehead - racist term for a unicorn.
C
cellie - stand-in for smartphones. Uses video communication instead of voice.
Chaotic - higher beings who can create lesser gods. There are typically five in a Universe (Violence, Hatred, Anger, Apathy, Decay).
Color Gladar - group of Gladar led by Spectrum Leaders. Lack the abilities of the other Gladar (Universe creation, mortal creation, etc).
Common - universal language spoken by almost every race. Sounds like static.
Council Sympathizer - derogatory term for Time Gladar who chose to support the Cacaesthesia Council.
core - solid, dense Magninium that can be used as a replacement for electricity, however it is extremely dangerous to touch and can cause death.
core shooter - type of gun that propels small cores at the enemy. Extremely dangerous.
Cutting/Chopping the neck - equivalent to flipping the bird; done by making a swift cutting motion over the neck. A grave insult.
Chaotic - higher beings who can create lesser gods. There are typically five in a Universe (Violence, Hatred, Anger, Apathy, Decay).
Color Gladar - group of Gladar led by Spectrum Leaders. Lack the abilities of the other Gladar (Universe creation, mortal creation, etc).
Common - universal language spoken by almost every race. Sounds like static.
Council Sympathizer - derogatory term for Time Gladar who chose to support the Cacaesthesia Council.
core - solid, dense Magninium that can be used as a replacement for electricity, however it is extremely dangerous to touch and can cause death.
core shooter - type of gun that propels small cores at the enemy. Extremely dangerous.
Cutting/Chopping the neck - equivalent to flipping the bird; done by making a swift cutting motion over the neck. A grave insult.
D
Dead Zone - alternative to the Life Zone, and is where ghosts reside after their bodies die.
decay god - a god that absorbs more magic from the atmosphere than they expel. A healthy Universe has slightly more decay gods than generator gods.
demon - an individual that has been so harshly irradiated with Magninium that their DNA warps. Often ostracized.
dimension - catch-all name for what a nation is comprised of in a Universe; varies heavily. Can be floating rocks, isolated islands, large pillars, etc.
Dinergates - lowest caste in Ant colonies, soldiers and cannon fodder.
dragon - group of races that can produce fertile offspring together; climate-based.
Dreamer - higher beings that are extremely close to Gladar in terms of power. Unlock true "potential" and ascend to their greater form with powerful magic. Exclusive to Infinity's Universe.
decay god - a god that absorbs more magic from the atmosphere than they expel. A healthy Universe has slightly more decay gods than generator gods.
demon - an individual that has been so harshly irradiated with Magninium that their DNA warps. Often ostracized.
dimension - catch-all name for what a nation is comprised of in a Universe; varies heavily. Can be floating rocks, isolated islands, large pillars, etc.
Dinergates - lowest caste in Ant colonies, soldiers and cannon fodder.
dragon - group of races that can produce fertile offspring together; climate-based.
Dreamer - higher beings that are extremely close to Gladar in terms of power. Unlock true "potential" and ascend to their greater form with powerful magic. Exclusive to Infinity's Universe.
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Egg'd - Beaut slang for laying eggs in a being.
Enlightened Gladar - Time Gladar who chose to follow Continuum, and fight against the Cacaesthesia Council. Called "Fallen Gladar" by their adversaries
equan - equivalent to a dollar/euro, the money system used.
Ergate - Third-highest caste in Ant colonies; tend to the inner colonies' needs, like food.
Enlightened Gladar - Time Gladar who chose to follow Continuum, and fight against the Cacaesthesia Council. Called "Fallen Gladar" by their adversaries
equan - equivalent to a dollar/euro, the money system used.
Ergate - Third-highest caste in Ant colonies; tend to the inner colonies' needs, like food.
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father - non-gendered term for the one whom impregnates the mother (i.e. "She is the father of that child").
Fallen Gladar - see Enlightened Gladar.
Fragment - powerful form of god that exists outside of Timelines and protects them.
Fallen Gladar - see Enlightened Gladar.
Fragment - powerful form of god that exists outside of Timelines and protects them.
G
generator god - a god that expels more magic into the atmosphere than they absorb. A healthy Universe has slightly more decay gods than generator gods.
Gladar - the highest form of god in Timelines. Create entire Universes. Live in Universe Core.
God Spectrum - the large variety of gods in Numbers. More info here.
gold - metal that cannot be consumed by Magninium, and is literal poison and torture to all sentient beings in Numbers. Silver and copper have a lesser, but similar effect.
Gyne - Highest caste in Ant colonies; spoiled rotten and producer of eggs.
Gladar - the highest form of god in Timelines. Create entire Universes. Live in Universe Core.
God Spectrum - the large variety of gods in Numbers. More info here.
gold - metal that cannot be consumed by Magninium, and is literal poison and torture to all sentient beings in Numbers. Silver and copper have a lesser, but similar effect.
Gyne - Highest caste in Ant colonies; spoiled rotten and producer of eggs.
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halfhorn - racist term for an alicorn.
Harmonic - higher beings who can create lesser gods. There are typically five in a Universe (Hope, Water, Sound, Change, Death).
higher being - any being that is lesser god or above on the God Spectrum.
horse - non-offensive substitute for people/person.
horsefly - racist term for a pegasus
Harmonic - higher beings who can create lesser gods. There are typically five in a Universe (Hope, Water, Sound, Change, Death).
higher being - any being that is lesser god or above on the God Spectrum.
horse - non-offensive substitute for people/person.
horsefly - racist term for a pegasus
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J
jupitine - somewhat popular pets; black, large creatures with gaping mouths.
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L
lesser gods - the term for gods who are above mortals but below Harmonics/ Chaotics in levels of power. Create dimensions & mortals, and have affinities.
M
Main Timeline - seat of most of the stories in Numbers, and most stable Timeline. Assume a story takes place here unless dealing with Fragments or explicitly stated.
Magninium - element 419, power source of Numbers, magic, sentience. More information here.
Magnitude Fragment - primordial being representing underlying geometry of the world. Unfathomably powerful, mostly benevolent.
meutin - winged cats, an extremely popular type of pet.
Midworlder - Term for a child of an Underworlder and an Overworlder. Are fertile.
mother - non-gendered term for the parent that births a baby (i.e. "He is the mother of that child").
mud pony - racist term for an earth pony.
Magninium - element 419, power source of Numbers, magic, sentience. More information here.
Magnitude Fragment - primordial being representing underlying geometry of the world. Unfathomably powerful, mostly benevolent.
meutin - winged cats, an extremely popular type of pet.
Midworlder - Term for a child of an Underworlder and an Overworlder. Are fertile.
mother - non-gendered term for the parent that births a baby (i.e. "He is the mother of that child").
mud pony - racist term for an earth pony.
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non-pony - group of races that cannot create fertile offspring among each other, pony races, or dragon races. Catch-all term.
O
Orca - highest caste of Dolphin, runs harems.
Overworlder - Underworlder term for the other races.
ovipositor sucker - insult used between Beauts; i.e. "you have eggs laid in you, and are no better than a pony".
Overworlder - Underworlder term for the other races.
ovipositor sucker - insult used between Beauts; i.e. "you have eggs laid in you, and are no better than a pony".
P
people - proper "everyone" term that includes every race.
perimile - unit of measurement used for distances. 2.1 KM = 1.3 MI = 1 PM.
pony - a subset of races that can produce fertile offspring among each other.
pony sucker - another insult between Beauts, far harsher than 'ovipositor sucker'.
preening - intimate activity done between two pegasi or alone, usually with the mouth, to clean and waterproof the wings.
Pseudorca - second-highest caste of Dolphins.
perimile - unit of measurement used for distances. 2.1 KM = 1.3 MI = 1 PM.
pony - a subset of races that can produce fertile offspring among each other.
pony sucker - another insult between Beauts, far harsher than 'ovipositor sucker'.
preening - intimate activity done between two pegasi or alone, usually with the mouth, to clean and waterproof the wings.
Pseudorca - second-highest caste of Dolphins.
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Realm - term for an expanse of space where ponies can live (ex. The Mortal Realm), encompasses the empty space as well as the filled space. Always capitalized. There are usually multiple Realms within a Universe.
representation - (in reference to a lesser god) what a lesser god feels they are the 'god' of; can change over time if they feel it changes, or due to circumstances. Lesser gods are not born knowing their representation. Also can apply to Harmonics and Chaotics.
"ride off, pony" - term nonpony races (especially Beauts) use as an insult to the pony races; basically means "fuck off, pony". Ponies have recently begun using it towards each other.
representation - (in reference to a lesser god) what a lesser god feels they are the 'god' of; can change over time if they feel it changes, or due to circumstances. Lesser gods are not born knowing their representation. Also can apply to Harmonics and Chaotics.
"ride off, pony" - term nonpony races (especially Beauts) use as an insult to the pony races; basically means "fuck off, pony". Ponies have recently begun using it towards each other.
S
sector - used exclusively with the Mortal Realm of Infinity's Universe. Describes either "side" (the Multiverse or Damon) due to the magical barrier between the two.
soul object - an item belonging to a Space Gladar that represents their inner self; has a portion of their magic in it.
Space Gladar - group of Gladar led by Perihelion. Seem to dislike conflict immensely.
sponsorship - last-ditch effort for those who failed schooling; essentially being given into indentured servitude. A sponsee is in servitude, a sponsor owns them.
stars - swear word used in place of "gods" by higher beings. (i.e. "oh my stars!").
suge - snakelike creatures that feel affection and have small nubby limbs.
soul object - an item belonging to a Space Gladar that represents their inner self; has a portion of their magic in it.
Space Gladar - group of Gladar led by Perihelion. Seem to dislike conflict immensely.
sponsorship - last-ditch effort for those who failed schooling; essentially being given into indentured servitude. A sponsee is in servitude, a sponsor owns them.
stars - swear word used in place of "gods" by higher beings. (i.e. "oh my stars!").
suge - snakelike creatures that feel affection and have small nubby limbs.
T
third sex, the - see Anbinary.
Time Gladar - group of Gladar split in two, led by both Continuum and the Cacaesthesia Council. Seem perpetually involved in conflict
Timeline - a pocket of reality that encompasses its own Universe Core, Gladar, and Universes. Each has different "rules" governing it.
Time Gladar - group of Gladar split in two, led by both Continuum and the Cacaesthesia Council. Seem perpetually involved in conflict
Timeline - a pocket of reality that encompasses its own Universe Core, Gladar, and Universes. Each has different "rules" governing it.
U
Universe - the term for what a Gladar creates. Includes every Realm, dimension, sector, and person.
Universe Core - the home of Gladar. Distance is measured in lightyears, time is not linear, and the entire foggy, empty landscape can be changed at a Gladar's whim.
Universe Core - the home of Gladar. Distance is measured in lightyears, time is not linear, and the entire foggy, empty landscape can be changed at a Gladar's whim.
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Z
zombie - inoffensive term for someone who has been raised from the dead by a necromancer (i.e. "Celio Mandory is a zombie.").
