I’ve only included terms that are relevant enough, or mentioned a lot, and not spoilers. I’ve tried to divide terms by topic (eg characters, places) and then alphabetically. Let me know if you have any suggestions :)

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Characters

Adelheide - thaumatologist. Heir to Ebul. Broad-shouldered, hardy, tough. Johann - medic. Heir to Herzin. Member of The Hounds, who want a (racially, religiously, etc.) “pure” Bruunestaad. A bully. Heike - astronomer. Heir to Sorvig. Sensitive, beautiful, peacock-y. Lorelei - folklorist. Yevani (Jewish irl). Commoner. Sour, witty, hardworking, walled-up. Ludwig - botanist. New money, not nobility. Fox-like. Charming. Sylvia - naturalist. Heir to Albe. Compassionate, adventurous, sensitive, spirited, vivacious, charming. Wilhelm - king of Bruunestaad. Only ascended to the throne in recent years Ziegler - naturalist, leader of the expedition, and professor at the university. Works for the king.

Character moodboards created by the author: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_8a1_5PzVW/?igsh=MW8xMzE1MGNxeHltOA==

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Jobs/roles

Astronomer - studies the stars to navigate (in this case, the ship) Botanist - studies magical plants Folklorist - studies folklore Medic - a doctor, but uses their magic to assess patients as well Naturalist - explores and studies the world, interacts with the wildeleute (aka magical creatures) Thaumatologist - studies and measures magic

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Places

The kingdom of Bruunestaad

Bruunestaad - a new country compromising of recently colonised kingdoms, now known as provinces. Apparently shaped like a wheel? (Does that mean circle?)

Provinces

Albe - the largest Bruunestaad province, it takes up most of its southern area. Made up of mountains and forests. Fought the most against colonisation Ebul - eastern province, once renowned for its crops and tulip fields, now basically just dust as a result of several wars Herzin - westernmost province filled with treacherous forests Neide - royal seat of Bruunestaad; location of the capital city, Ruhigburg Sorvig - northern province, along the coast

Other

Ruhigburg - the capital city; home to the king’s palace and the university The Vereist - black river that runs through Bruunestaad Yevanverte - Yevani (Jewish irl) neighbourhoods across Bruunestaad. Lorelei most commonly refers to hers, which is within Ruhigburg. The Ursprung - a mythical spring said to grant unfathomable power

Other countries

Gansland - neighbouring country, north of Bruunestaad Javenor - neighbouring country, enemy to Bruunestaad

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Magic and magical creatures

The magical creatures all are based on real folklore - I recommend searching them online or long-pressing on the word if you have an e-reader! I’ve only included magical terms that come up often and aren’t spoilers.

Aether - basically magic. It’s in water, allowing magic-users to manipulate water Nixies - think sirens Lindworm - think a giant reptile/dragon/worm Tarnkappe - some sort of hairy shapeshifting magical creature that hates being looked at Wildeleute - aka magical creatures

Official art of some magical creatures: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCpFYV5yoeh/?igsh=MWM5M3I1ZDQ4eGtnZg==