Vengeance of the Demon: Demon Novels, Book Seven (Kara Gillian 7)

by Diana Rowland

  Wuki ilius: Mzatal. Sometimes mistaken for Krum.

  Xharbek demahnk: Szerain (ptarl—missing/dead) Whereabouts and circumstances unknown. Helori implied that he is not dead.

  Zakaar demahnk: Recently broke ptarl bond with Rhyzkahl. Currently lives as FBI Agent Zack Garner on Earth. Guard and guardian of Ryan/Szerain.

  Zhergalet faas: Expert with wards.

  Demon Words

  Chak (like chalk without the L) Hot beverage without an Earth equivalent.

  Chekkunden (cheh-KUN-din) Derogatory. Rough translation: honorless scum.

  Chikdah (CHICK-daa) Derogatory. Rough translation: cunt

  Dahn (dahn) No

  Ekiri (ih-KEER-ee) Per Kehlirik: Race that lived amongst the demons long ago, but departed for a new realm thousands of years past. Taught the demons mastery of the arcane. Built stone pavilions the demons call “gateways.”

  Iliok (ILL-ee-ock) The three essence blades created by Mzatal. Khatur (Mzatal), Xhan (Rhyzkahl), Vsuhl (Szerain)

  Jhivral (j’HIV-rall) A true plea. Not the casually polite usage of “please” in English.

  Jontari (zjon-TAR-ee, jon-TAR-ee) Demons who do not associate directly with the demonic lords. The vast majority of the demon population. Cities and enclaves are far from the palaces of the lords.

  Kiraknikahl (keh-RAK-nee-call) Oathbreaker

  Kri (kree) Yes

  Ptarl (puhTAR-ul) Demahnk advisor and counselor to a qaztahl. Bound by ancient oaths.

  Pygah (PIE-gah) An arcane sigil used for calm, focus, and centering. A foundational teaching for summoners (though Kara was not taught it until she met Mzatal). Most effective when traced as a floating sigil, but may be done mentally.

  Qazlek: Demons who closely associate with the lords.

  Qaztahl (KAHZ-tall) A demonic lord or the demonic lords as a group.

  Rakkuhr (rah-KOOR) A disruptive red potency alien to the demon realm. Rhyzkahl, Jesral, and Szerain are known to use it.

  Saarn (sarn) A human or other creature who feeds on essence. Does not apply to species like the ilius or hriss whose natural food is essence.

  Shik-natahr (SHICK-nahTAR) Rough translation: born of the eleven. An honoring designation. Spoken to Kara by Kadir.

  Shikvihr (SHICK-veer) Rough translation: potency of the eleven. An eleven-circle ritual that offers a power base to other rituals and enhances a summoner or lord’s abilities. Completion of all eleven circles/rings gives a summoner the ability to trace floating sigils on Earth.

  Syraza (sih-RAH-za) Shapechanger.

  Tah sesekur dih lahn (tah seh-seh-KUR dee lon) Rough translation: I understand and feel for/with you.

  Yaghir tahn (YAH-gear tahn) Forgive me.

  Zharkat (ZAR-cat) Beloved.

  Other

  Amber Palatino Gavin: Ritually raped, tortured, and murdered by Asher, Katashi, and Steiner as a control measure for her brother Idris, and to set a trap for Kara. Body left in an eighteen wheeler in Beaulac.

  Aria Farouche: Amicably divorced J.M. Farouche after their five-year-old daughter Madelaine was abducted and Farouche became obsessed with finding her.

  Bloodbath Summoning: An attempt over thirty years ago by Peter Cerise and five other summoners to summon Szerain.

  Elinor: 17th century summoner. Trained in the demon realm with Mzatal, Rhyzkahl, and Szerain. Killed by Szerain during a ritual that precipitated the Cataclysm. A part of her essence is said to be tacked onto Kara’s. Possibly involved with Giovanni.

  Fuzzykins: Eilahn’s calico manx cat. Kittens: Bumper, Squig, Granger, Fillion, Dire, Cake.

  Giovanni Racchelli: 17th century associate and art student of Szerain. Named by Gestamar as one of Szerain’s favorite humans. Possibly involved with Elinor. Died young.

  Jade: Rasha’s granddaughter. Abandoned Rasha to be with Aaron Asher.

  Pete Nelson: Bryce Thatcher’s vet school housemate. Accidentally shot and killed by Bryce.

  Rowan: As yet enigmatic personality Rhyzkahl intended to transform Kara into. Demonstrated arrogance and sense of invulnerability. Seems to be familiar with Szerain.

  StarFire Security: Legitimate high-end security company owned by J.M. Farouche.

  Symbol Man: Peter Cerise. Serial killer who used blood and death magic. Tried to summon and bind Rhyzkahl. Killed by Rhyzkahl.

  The Cataclysm: Demon realm disaster that began in the 17th century and lasted nearly a century. Earthquakes, floods, fire rain, and rifts in the dimensional fabric. Started by a ritual performed by Szerain and Elinor.

  The Child Find League: Non-profit organization founded by J.M. Farouche to help find missing children. Impressive track record.

  The Others: The vague designation given by Zack for ones he cannot speak of who, along with the Demahnk Council, hold and enforce ancient oaths.

  The Three: Mzatal, Rhyzkahl, and Szerain. Bearers of the three essence blades. Dominated the demon realm unchallenged and unchallengeable for centuries.

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