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About the Author
Rhenna Morgan is a happily-ever-after addict—hot men, smart women, and scorching chemistry required. A triple-A personality with a thing for lists and an almost frightening iPhone cover collection, Rhenna’s a mom to two beautiful little girls and married to an extremely patient husband who’s mastered the art of hiding the exasperated eye roll.
When she’s not neck deep in the realm of Eden or living large in one of her contemporary stories, she’s probably driving with the top down and the music up loud, plotting her next hero and heroine’s adventure. Though trolling online for man-candy inspiration on Pinterest comes in a close second.
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Glossary
Aron - Mainstay livestock in Eden used for food and clothing. The hide is tanned to provide a soft, supple leather and is the predominant source of protective outerwear in the colder regions. The animal’s fur is a cross between that found on a buffalo and a beaver in the human realm. The thickness and warmth of buffalo, but shiny and soft as beaver.
Asshur - A region in Eden. Sun isn't unheard of, but Asshur tends to be cloudier and rainier than other regions. The population has dropped off in the last few centuries with inhabitants moving to more hospitable areas.
Awakening - A Myren ceremony where people between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one are brought into their powers. The father (or paternal representative) is typically the trigger for the process, where the mother (or maternal influence) acts as an anchor for the awakened individual.
Baineann - The female within a bonded union.
Briash - The Myren equivalent of oatmeal. Its color is deep brown and the flavor has a hint of chocolate and cinnamon.
Brasia - A region in Eden. The terrain is mountainous. Heavy snow and difficult conditions prevail in the higher elevations.
Briyo - Brother-in-law.
Cootya - A type of cafe that sells common Myren beverages and snacks. Myren fruits and vegetables are the most common menu items, but some pastries can be found. Most feature an open air area where customers can relax, while kitchen and serving areas remain indoor.
Cush - The capital region of Eden, densely populated with elaborate buildings.
Diabhal - Devil.
Drast - Field-issue protective garment worn by warriors to protect their most vital organs in battle. Made of fine, metal threads, the garments fit their bodies closely. Day-to-day drasts are sleeveless, but the more formal version covers 3/4 of their arms. The necks are boat shaped to allow for greater comfort when fighting. Metal threads block most fire and electrical attacks.
Drishen - A fruit found in Eden. Looks like a grape and tastes like lemonade.
Eden - Another dimension, unknown to humans, within the fabric surrounding Earth.
Ellan - Elected officials who govern the Myren race alongside the Malran or Malress. Like most governing bodies, there are a mix of honest servants who seek prosperity and growth for the Myrens and corrupt lifers who stand on antiquated ideas and ceremonies.
Evad - The realm in which humans reside.
Fireann - The male within a bonded union.
Havilah - A more affluent and less populated region in Eden. Rain occurs, but mostly in the evenings with pleasant days full of sun and comfortable temperatures.
Histus - The human equivalent of hell.
Kilo - A fish that swims in many lakes in Eden, but is most prevalent in Brasia. A popular mainstay of protein in the Myren race, most often prepared by smoking in apple wood and basting with an apple and cinnamon glaze.
Larken - A long-winged bird known for its sing-song chirp. Primarily cobalt blue, while their wingtips are lavender.
Lastas - A favorite Myren breakfast pastry.
Leabrash - Library
Lomos Rebellion - A faction of Myrens that has long pursued the enslavement of humans and sought to overthrow the tenets of the Great One.
Lyrita Tree - An exotic tree exclusive to the Havilah region. Trunks are dark brown. Leaves are long, slender, and sage-green. The blooms are exceptionally large and run from pearl to pale pink in color. Average height for a mature lyrita is thirty to forty feet.
Malran - The male leader of the Myren people and the equivalent of a king in the human realm. Leadership has descended down through the Shantos family line since the birth of the Myren race, with the mantle of Malran (or Malress) falling to the first born.
Malress - The female leader of the Myren people and the equivalent of a queen in the human realm.
Myrens - A gifted race in existence for over six thousand years that lives in another dimension called Eden. They are deeply in tune with the Earth and the elements that surround her. Their powerful minds and connection to the elements allow them to communicate silently with those they are linked to, levitate, and command certain elements. Women typically have more healing or nurturing gifts, where men trend toward protective and aggressive abilities.
Natxu - A regular and expected practice of physical discipline for all Myren warriors. The moves and postures are grueling yet meditative, resulting in peak physical performance and enhanced ties to the elements.
Nirana - The human equivalent of heaven.
Oanan - Daughter-in-law.
Quaran - The Myren equivalent of a General within the warrior ranks.
Runa - Region in Eden, predominantly used for farming. The black soil is rich and sparkles with minerals. It’s surrounded by a crescent-shaped formation of mountains that appear blue from ground level.
Shalla - Sister-in-law.
Somo - Sworn personal guard to the Malran or Malress.
Strasse - A highly intoxicating Myren beverage made from berries found only in Eden.
Strategos - Leader of the Myren warriors.
Torna - An annoying Myren rodent. Larger than an armadillo, but similar in color to an eel. While not typically aggressive, their teeth function similar to a shark. Torna almost always come out fighting.
Underlands - Not considered a region by most, but more of an uninhabited wasteland. Lack of rain makes agriculture nearly impossible.
Vicus - A vegetable known for its extremely tart flavor, popular among the older generation.
Zurun - A thick flaky pastry with a thin layer of icing in the middle, twisted in the shape of a bow.
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