If, during the reading of Mordew, you find yourself confused by all the unfamiliar things, there is a glossary at the back.

Be careful. Some entries contain information unknown to the protagonist.

There is a school of thought that says that the reader and the hero of a story should only ever know the same things about the world. Others say that transparency in all things is essential, and no understanding in a book should be hidden or obscure, even if it the protagonist doesn’t share it. Perhaps the ideal reader of Mordew is one who understands that they, like Nathan Treeves (its hero), are not possessed of all knowledge of all things at all times. They progress through life in a state of imperfect certainty and know that their curiosity will not always be satisfied immediately (if ever).

In any event, the glossary is available if you find yourself lost.