Pronunciation Guide
Yes, yes, I’m one of those terrible authors who mashes up old Latin and other bits of deceased language to make new, unpronounceable words. Honestly, if you prefer to skim over such words, make up your own pronunciation, or replace ‘Husaeanism’ with ‘Humbug’ in your head, that’s fine by me. Reading is meant to be for your enjoyment, and you get to decide how that works! But if you’d like to know how I pronounce some of these things, here’s your guide. Assuming I know. You’d think I would, but … ahem. On to the guide! Which might also serve as a glossary, now that we’re here.
You might also be interested in the Character Guide for more about that rowdy bunch of miscreants.
Historical figure, believed to be the founder of Pamavianda magic and whose teachings form the basis of Husaeanism. HEW-suh
The record of all lives lived and associated memories. KOE-mah
The Netica Project, an off-books operation to develop supersoldiers on Earth. NET-ih-cuh
Magic system available to humans with past life recall. PAH-mah-vee-AHN-dah
Accordingly, each branch of Pamavianda is pronounced:
Pah
Mah
Vee
Ahn
Dah
Magic virus-like substance that accelerates human evolution. pre-GRESS-uss
An orb created by Pa magicians that allows intergalactic communication. TAY-lorb
A serum that reverses magical injury, essentially reverting a person to a previous state depending on the strength and priming of the serum. vih-SEE-ret-ROE