Glossary of Terms abilities (ah bill it ees) n. Powers that each Anunnaki has. The abilities vary per person and are supernatural in nature. Anunnaki (ahn new nock ee) n. A species thought to have originated from Rhapta to guide humanity. They live longer than humans, can speak to each other telepathically, and have abilities. They reside only in Rhapta. If an Anunnaki leaves the city limits, their abilities fade, and they slowly become human and forget Rhapta. Some live outside the city limits but still within the psychic barrier. Their abilities are weakened, and they have developed a need for verbal speech. Elder (ell der) n. One of the fifty leaders of Rhapta. One out of every fifty is a Grand Elder who leads in ceremony and prophecy. guakal (gwa kall) n. A fist-sized, rigid-shelle

