Kingslayer – Sheyalin longsword
Bladesunder – Sheyalin shortsword
crass root – A root chewed for its slightly intoxicating and energizing effects
kendlewood – An expensive hardwood imported from Ferélle
thump – A unit of currency equal to ten silver pieces, named after the sound they make when dropped on the table.
Jahartan Empire – Ancient foe of Ashai during King Coroleus’s reign
su’carai – Weapons used by the nomadic mountain tribes to the far east
Ink – Street drug made from parabata leaves
parabata leaves – Leaves used to make ink
Black Hall – (a.k.a. the Hall) The Assassin’s Guild of Ashai
Adana’Ro – Assassin’s guild of Ferélle
suraceous poison – A type of poison used by the Adana’Ro, particularly on their darts
Riel’sheng – “Giver of death”; ancient name for the Assassin’s Guild
Riel’gesh – “Giver of life”; the name given to Rezkin as the liege lord of the Hall