Raiyis – the ruler of a Takisian House.
Raiyis’tet – the rulership of a House.
ral – a milk-producing ruminant. Its coat produces a fine, soft wool suitable for weaving.
Rarrana – the women’s quarters, purdah.
re’ba’bi – a stringed instrument played with a bow.
Sham’al – the common speech of Takis. Sometimes called industry speak.
shujukis – a large flying mountain predator that has been trained to carry riders.
silamum – a cold effervescent fruit drink.
sinau soup – a bean soup with a sharp citrus flavor.
sinde – a powerful, shorttempered creature raised for its meat.
sithi beans – a highly flavored spice used in desserts.
spetza – a sparkling sweet wine.
stirpes – a member of the Tarhiji who has been adopted by a psi lord. Degree of relationship is roughly that of a cousin, and they are not permitted to breed with the Zal’hma at’ Irg.
Tarhtji – the mind-blind majority population of Takis.
Tiana – the smaller moon of Takis.
vacu – a foul and rather disgusting creature whose name is used as an epithet.
Vayet – the public language of House Vayawand.
vindi – cousin. A form of polite address not indicating a literal relationship.
wanei – a small house pet.
ysan – a hot, bitter beverage.
Zal’hma at’ Irg – the psi lords, the Most Bred of Takis.
zanjabiil – a badgerlike creature.