Kat-A-Strophic

Dear friends, In this book, we’ve delved deeper into Ellandria, our home world. This wild, beautiful, fascinating, and sometimes savage planet is home to humans, Supers, Rogues, and the Ellandri, our parent race. It is also shared with many exotic creatures and plants. Please note that this is only a list of the ones mentioned in Playing with Fire and Kat-A-Strophic. There are many more exciting species, locations, and people waiting to be discovered in future books. We hope you"ll join us in our upcoming adventures! Sincerely, Dale Harrison Houses mentioned: Houses mentioned: Clann Gael- The House of Wind- currently on the throne, this house is known for its great mentalists, light shifters, and ice shifters. They work with the elements of air and light. Pale-haired, they live high in the northern mountains, in and around the town of Glenn Gael. Home to Hugh, Dale, Mira, Arienne, Navarre, Lyanna, and many others. Clann GaelClann Tenne- The House of Fire- home of all fire shifters, they dwell in the desert and guard the borders to the Badlands. Often known for their red hair. Clann TenneClann Làrr- The House of Earth- keepers of The Wood, this forest-dwelling people are warlike and home to many fighters. Known for their black hair and even blacker temper, they work with the elements of earth and magnetic fields. Kat, Shane, Dmitri, Miles, and Selena are from this house. Clann LàrrClann Marr- The House of Water- home of the water shifters, and many talented artists, musicians, and healers, including Desdemona. They dwell by the sea in and around Miramoor Clann MarrClann Càirn- The House of Stone- home of the stone singers, who can move mountains with their voices, shaping, building and creating with rocks, meteors, crystals, and gems. They also manage the prison at Ezduril. Elijah is from this house. Clann Càirn-Clann Ek Lesguwan- The House of Pegasus- home to many talented animal whisperers and plant shifters, this large, formerly major house dwells on the prairies and grasslands. Known for its beauty and madness, and also their strawberry blond hair. Jacob and Jared are from this house. Clann Ek LesguwanClann Lannach- The House of Swords- home of all Guardians, including Cade and his sister, Athena. Clann LannachClann Grioff - House of Griffins- dark haired, moody, strong, circus-like abilities, fliers, athletes, and animal whisperers. This clan is known for its daring, showmanship, drama. Seneca and Jae Lin hail from this clan. Clann GrioffClann Aisling - House of Dreams- a smaller house comprised of poets, prophets, visionaries, and mentalists, including Kang Clann AislingClann Mùrach - House of Sand- sand shifters, dark, mysterious, sensual, prefer arid landscapes. Fahad is from this house. Clann MùrachClann Iaros- House of Iron- house with magnetic abilities and metal working. Jerome is from here. Clann Iaros-Clann Talynn - House of Lyres- Deirdre, Ben and Kylie"s house -calm, soothing, peaceful, emotional abilities, artistic, musical Clann TalynnClann Gehrigan - House of Destiny- a house that deals in karma, fate, and fortune. Karma is from this house. Clann GehriganClann Nev- The House of Venom- poison shifters, who were banished to the Badlands long ago. Nightshade is from this house. Clann NevClann Azrael- House of Azrael- comprised of summoners and necromancers. One of the first clans banished to the Badlands, and the reason there are no burials on Ellandria, only cremations. Clann AzraelThe Ellandri- though they currently have no house, they are a force to be reckoned with, and often advise the ruling house. They are a parent race to Supers, who came from Earth over a millennia ago. White-haired, tall, and long-lived, they have many powers, including enhanced telepathy. They tend to keep to themselves in the northern mountains, not far from Clann Gael. Lukas, Llynara, and Lorcan are among this race. The EllandriLocations: Locations:Dùnadunn- Ellandria"s capital city, where the white castle sits at the convergence of the Three Sacred Rivers DùnadunnGlenn Gael- the central village of Clann Gael (House of Wind), set high in a valley of the northern mountains Glenn GaelMiramoor- the seaside city of Clann Marr, (House of Water) MiramoorKeth K"shel- the central city of Clann Càirn (House of Stone) built into the mountain of K’Shel, also known as the Silent City and the Veiled City Keth K"shelEzduril- a large, temporary prison in the land of the stone singers. Executions are performed here. EzdurilÉriathar- central village of Clann Tenne (House of Fire) ÉriatharÉdras- a northern village of fire shifters where Nova, Aislinn, and Fiona grew up Édras-The Badlands- a desolate wasteland where criminals are banished The BadlandsThe Grasslands- a large, vast prairie where the House of Pegasus and several other minor houses dwell The GrasslandsThe Borderlands- the arid lands that run along the Southern Mountains, forming a natural border between Ellandria and the Badlands. The Houses of Fire, Stone, Sand, and Destiny dwell in this region. The BorderlandsThe Northlands- the clans and lands along the Northern Mountains, which include the Ellandri, along with the Houses of Wind, The NorthlandsThe Wood- a large forest with trees as big as redwoods. Home to Clann Làrr The WoodThe Deep Wood-the most ancient, untouched part of the forest. Its keeper is Lorcan. The Deep WoodGom Haddah- an ancient gateway/portal that the Ellandri used to return from Earth over a thousand years ago. Site of the Great Explosion. Gom HaddahAeadar- the Space Between, limbo, purgatory. Aislinn dwells here when she’s waiting to respawn. AeadarThe Three Sacred Rivers-, named for the three races on Ellandria—the Shaenar (Ancient ones/Ellandri), the Aefraen (Half-Breeds/Supers), and the Daeona (Common people/Humans) The Three Sacred Rivers-ShaenarAefraenDaeonaCreatures: Creatures:Pegasus- winged horses, used for travel and transport, often seen pulling of sky carts and sky carriages PegasusGriffins- winged creatures with the body and tail of a lion and the head and talons of a large bird or prey. Wild griffins, often silver in color, dwell in the mountains. Their larger, golden cousins have been domesticated by the House of Pegasus for mail delivery. Riders form mental bonds with them. GriffinsNarfbog- a hideously fat, hairy, ugly creature that tastes like bacon; comparable to oversized, monstrous, wild boars NarfbogKittara- a large, cat-like animal with the bushy tail of a squirrel. Loyal and smart, can be trained. Often paired with its owner, both from a young age KittaraScairp-a giant scorpion-like beast that lives in the desert and tastes like lobster Scairp-Nimhir- serpent NimhirTearc-speckled creature TearcDaodhar- beast, wicked person DaodharPlants: Plants:Melligren- the toilet paper plant. It thrives in deep shade and moist conditions, often found in water closets on Ellandria. MelligrenTuki husk- a grain husk, similar to wheat germ Tuki huskPoisonberry- exactly what it sounds like PoisonberryGrindlewort- an herbaceous green plants known for its medicinal properties GrindlewortSpeckled bitterweed- a tangy salad green, similar to arugula Speckled bitterweedGlannahd- a loofah-like plant that served as a sponge Glannahd-Shiabaen- an herb his people used in place of soap Shiabaen-Drinks: Drinks:Dragon"s Breath-“A man’s drink. Burns like the devil going down, but keeps one warm on a cold winter"s night, or any night away from one’s mate.” Dragon"s BreathFirestorm Cider- a sweet, spicy drink brewed by Clann Tenne Firestorm CiderGriffin Gin- a gin for the stout of heart! A specialty of Clann Ek Lesguwan Griffin Gin-Narfbog Grog- a dark, rum-like drink enjoyed by Clann Làrr, rumored to contain narfbogs, but no one is really sure. It does sport a bacony taste... Narfbog Grog-Maiden"s Folly- this fruity, sweet, potent beverage has led to many an unintended coupling with a compatible, but unsuspecting partner... Maiden"s Folly-Bellyacher"s Brew- a tart, strong malt liquor that will quiet the noisiest shrews and braggarts- by knocking them or their listeners out cold Bellyacher"s Brew-Water Shifter"s Woe-a beer for tears. Some people cry into it, some cry because of it. No one"s quite sure what"s in it, much like Dez"s teas. Not for the faint of heart. Best to stay close to the water closet for this one. Water Shifter"s Woe-Foods: Foods:Amari- an all-purpose healing fruit with incredible powers AmariClava- a syrupy sweet alcoholic drink made for special occasions, similar to Fireball ClavaKettesh- flatbread with roasted meat, vegetables, grains and spiced sauces, similar to gyros, pitas, or soft tacos KetteshSkallig- a sweet, refreshing sparkling drink, similar to soda SkalligItems: Items:Naz clach- binding stone, dampens powers Naz clachDinaz clach-unbinding stone, magnifies powers Dinaz clachMionach - the toughest metal found on Ellandria, with properties similar to titanium MionachCladdoch- a gathering room found in a stone singer’s house with a fireplace at its center, surrounded by a table-like hearth and a sunken pit full of pillows, blankets, and cushions. Families often cook, eat, and sleep here. CladdochSky carriage - a common mode of transport throughtout Ellandria, a cab pulled by a team of Pegasus Sky carriageBarrain- a baby harness BarrainAth Àrach - the staff of power and succession, handed down from one king to another Ath Àrach - Innean - whirlpool of light that could transport one’s spirit to another dimension InneanAbacadh- coming of age ceremony AbacadhFee Kell Ree- the Game of Kings, Ellandria board game similar to chess and ancient Tafl games Fee Kell ReeK"aeralu- a royal betrothal and covenant where each partner owns the other and all their possessions before, during, and after the formation of the mating the Bond, an ancient practice, often done to guarantee royal succession and lineage K"aeraluK"aell Noov- the Divine Connection, the Bond between mates K"aell NoovTerms TermsMòrda- your highness MòrdaUrramach- your reverence; honorable one UrramachRee Damna- the king"s heir Ree DamnaArdan- prince ArdanArdana - princess ArdanaShaeladar - seer, prophetess Shaeladar Kyennard- chieftain, leader KyennardKyenna-female chieftain, leader Kyenna-Àma- Mom, mother, momma Àma-Faeltain-Market Day FaeltainLantalach- continuation in a trial LantalachCraik- barter of information between prosecution and defense. CraikAlia- beauty, the name of Hugh"s childhood kittara AliaCleobar- clever one, the name of Hugh"s new kittara CleobarMoh gràid- my dear Moh gràidMach na galla- son of a bitch Mach na gallaNiham na galla- damned whore Niham na galla-Sahdeech- hussy, tramp, loose woman Sahdeech-Other Terms: Other Terms:Yakokwe- “woman” in the Seneca Indian language, an endearment Seneca uses for his mate, Jae Lin Yakokwe-