Fire-heart (Tales of Alterra, the World that Is)
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Tal-fásath: The Elves” rather unflattering name for the Ravani desert, it means “realm of barren waste,” or, “land of terrible loneliness.” From fás (lonely, barren) and tal- (realm).
Talishani Ali (TAL-ih-SHAH-ni Ah-LEE): Battle-seasoned Minister of Defense in Dûn Arian, he commands the City forces during the Battle. He is a worthy and likeable man; Hallagond, in particular, admires him. He is usually called simply “Ali.”
Tallasiar (TAL-ah-SHAR): Western city of the lost realm of Tuathas, it was reputedly very beautiful. Dûn Arian is said to resemble it in design.
Talrodin (TAL-roh-deen): Hunter-scout of Greatwood, friend of Nelwyn and brother of Halrondin. He was slain by Gorgon. His name means “Strength of the realm,” from tal-(realm) and rodos (as the trunk of a tree).
Tal-sithian, (SITH-ee-ahn): Green forested island in the Linnefionn; the Elven-realm of the Lord Airan and Lady Arialde. From sithion (deer). It means “realm of deer roaming.”
Tarfion (TAR-fee-ohn): Father of Gaelen, spouse of Gloranel, twin brother of Tarmagil and elder brother of Turanen. Tarfion was probably unexcelled as a hunter-scout, and he gained the King’s favor upon saving the life of his son, prince Aruin. Name means “hunter of the realm.” From fiona (hunter) and tar-(of the realm)
Thaylon (THAY-lon): Given name of Rogond, it means “Trustworthy.” From thala (to trust).
Thorndil (THORN-deel): Northman, ranger and friend of Rogond, companion of Belegund. His name means “Piercing gaze, eagle-eyed.” From thorn- (to pierce).
Tréigim (TREY-geem): High-elven word meaning “forsaken.”
Tuathas (TOO-ah-thas): Greatest of all Realms of Men, Tuathas alone possessed an Asarla. Because of this they were more enlightened than other men, and were nearly as fair as the Elves. It was destroyed during an eruption of one of the great Fire-mountains that bounded it, and very little of the realm survived. From “Tuath” (north).
Tuathar (TOO-ah-thar) sing. Tuathan: Men of the northern realm of Tuathas, lost in the rising of the Great Fire-mountain. Name means “northman,” from tuath (north) and aridan (man). They are more enlightened than other races of men.
Turanen (TOOR-ah-nen): Younger brother of Tarfion and Tarmegil, father of Nelwyn and spouse of Elwyn. An unparalleled archer, he was slain in the third uprising. Name means “glen-bowman.” From tuag- (bow) and ranen (glen).
Tûr Dorcha (Toor DOR-ka): Wrothgar’s stronghold in the Darkmere, it means “Dark Tower.”
Ujaalah (oo-ZHAA-lah): Ballali High Holy Day that corresponds to the Summer Solstice.
Ulcas (UL-cas), sing. Ulca: Evil servants of Wrothgar, their origin is unknown, but they are undoubtedly perversions of other races, as Wrothgar is incapable of true creation. They are varied, and some are quite formidable in battle, but most can prevail only through sheer numbers. All are ugly. They dislike sunlight and live in dark places, particularly beneath mountains.
Undaalah (oon-DAH-lah): Ballali High Holy Day that marks the Winter Solstice.
Upani (oo-PAH-nee): Unsavory oasis known as the Darkwater.
Visili, Haleck (Vih-SEE-lee): Criminal, imprisoned in Dûn Arian, freed by Hallagond, and later redeemed. Visili appears to be of northern descent.
Waddi (Wah-DEE): Good-hearted third brother of Al-Muniqui, he feigned feeble-mindedness to protect himself from his ambitious relatives. He succeeded Al-Muniqui as chieftain.
Wellyn: (WEL-lin): Son and heir of Ri-Aruin of the Greatwood, and very dear friend of Gaelen. His name means “courageous, one who is brave.”
Wrothgar (ROTH-gar): Evil being of Alterra. Also known as the Shadowmancer and the “Black Flame”. Name means “Dark Fury.” From wroth (fury, wrath) and gor (dark).
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About C.S. Marks
C.S. Marks has often been described as a Renaissance woman. The daughter of academic parents, she holds a Ph.D. in Biology and has spent the past two decades teaching Biology and Equine Science. She is currently a Full Professor at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in west central Indiana.
She began writing shortly after the untimely death of her father, who was a Professor of American Literature at Butler University. A gifted artist, she has produced illustrations and cover art for all three books. She plays and sings Celtic music and a few examples of her songwriting may be found within the pages of Fire-heart. She enjoys archery, and makes hand-crafted longbows using primitive tools.
Horses are her passion, and she is an accomplished horsewoman, having competed in the sport of endurance racing for many years. One of only a handful of Americans to complete the prestigious Tom Quilty Australian national championship hundred-mile ride, she has described this moment as her finest hour.
She has been happily married for over three decades. She and her husband, Jeff, share their forest home with ten dogs (predominantly Welsh Corgis) and five horses.
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