Acclamation: Nuathan electoral process whereby citizens indicate approval or disapproval of a proposed Sovereign.
agoid (AH-gyoyd): organized protest; opposition.
aitlean (ayt-lee-AN): airplane; primitive aircraft used extensively by Duchas; Earth’s primary means of intercontinental travel.
Arregaith (ah-ree-GAYTH) (pop. 1,413): town in southeastern Nuath containing spaceport and supporting industries.
ateamh rioga (ah-TEV ree-OH-gah): a persuasive ability shared by some of Royal blood.
athshondis (ath-SHON-dis): resonance.
Bailerealta (BAY-luh-ree-AL-tuh) (pop. 412): village on the western coast of Ireland, est. circa 1575, populated entirely by Echtrans.
Ballytadhg (BAH-lee-teeg) (pop. 1,106): east-central Nuathan village known for Arts fine and industry.
beidan (BID-den): gossip; scandal.
brath: Martian “vibe” detectable by other Martians.
breag fionn (brag fin): discovery of a lie; detection of falsehood.
caidpel (KAYD-pel): predominant sport in Nuath combining elements of the Irish sports of hurling and Gaelic football.
camastall (KAM-uh-stahl): deception; deceit; falsification.
cannarc (KAN-ark): rebellion; mutiny; resistance.
chabhil (KAB-vil): negotiation; debate; (occ.) ultimatum.
chas pell (CHASS-pel): a ball game played by Nuathan children, nearly identical to the Earth sport of basketball.
Cheile Rioga (KEE-luh ree-OH-gah): Royal Consort.
chomhaerle (KOM-ahr-lee): advice; counsel.
Chomseireach (kom-SAY-rik): Handmaid; lady’s maid, chaperone and companion to Princess or (female) Sovereign.
Cinnwund Rioga (KIN-wund ree-OH-gah): Royal Destiny.
cloigh (kloy): to overpower or overthrow; defeat; subdue.
comhriteach (KOM-ree-teek): compromise.
cosc damaste (kosk DAHM-uh-stay): damage control.
coslacht (ko-SLACT): appearance; impression; influence.
Costanta (ko-STAHN-tuh): Bodyguard assigned to protect the Sovereign or other members of the Royal family.
dabhal (DOB-uhl) (slang): damn, damned.
dhualgis cumann (doo-AHL-gus koo-MAHN): benevolent duty; royal obligation.
dilsacht (DIL-sok): loyalty; allegiance.
doolegar (DOO-luh-gahr): despondency; depression.
Duchas (doo-kas): normal Earth humans.
Dun Cloch (Dun Klok) (pop. 1,247+): largest Echtran compound on Earth, founded 1933 in north-central Montana. Main production hub for Martian technology.
ealu (AY-loo): to break free, escape, or elope.
Echtran (ek-tran): person of Martian birth or descent living on Earth; expatriate.
Echtran Council: governing body for expatriate Martians living on Earth.
Echtran Enquirer: unofficial news source for expatriate Martians on Earth. Tends toward the sensationalistic.
edhmiu (FEY-mew): implementation; application.
efrin (EF-rin): Hell; used as a mild curse.
Emileia (em-i-LAY-ah): current Thiarna (Sovereign), granddaughter to Sovereign Leontine; sole heir to the Nuathan monarchy.
fasneis (FAHSH-ness): information; intelligence.
fine (feen): genetically related subsets of the Martian population, each with certain attributes.
flach (flok) (slang): socially unacceptable swear word.
foare rioga (fair ree-OH-gah): ancient, traditional syringe used for blood draw to verify Sovereign lineage.
gaiscigh (GAH-sheeg): heroism; act of extreme bravery.
giola uresal (gee-OH-la OO-ree-sal): menial servant.
Glenamuir (GLEN-uh-mer) (pop. 898): largely Agricultural village in northwest Nuath; longtime home of O’Gara family during Faxon’s reign.
graell (grayl): intense emotional and physical bond believed mythical by most Martians.
grechain (gree-SHAYN): Nuathan information network, both personal and mass-media; news channels within the greater grechain.
Grentl (GREN-tuhl): advanced non-human alien race from an unknown part of the galaxy; likely founders of underground human colony on Mars.
hiarmarti (hee-ehr-MAHR-tee): consequences; results; price to be paid.
Hollydoon (HOL-ly doon) (pop. 1,677): largely Agricultural village in northwest Nuath; suffered particularly harsh ravages by Faxon’s forces.
Horizon: one of four Nuathan transport ships traveling between Mars and Earth during biennial launch windows.
Insealbau (in-SALL-baw): Installation, as of Nuathan Sovereign.
Installation: Nuathan ceremony signifying a new Sovereign’s ascension to power.
Jewel (pop. 5,013): town in north-central Indiana noted for corn, artisan jewelry and annual Jewel Jewelry Festival.
Launch window: period occurring approximately every 26 Earth months and lasting approximately four months, when the distance between Earth and Mars is small enough to allow travel between the two planets.
MARSTAR: official channel for communication from Echtran Council to expatriate Martians living on Earth, generally in the form of MARSTAR Bulletins.
Miochan (mee-OH-kan): healing; curing; a major fine.
moill (mahl): delay; postponement.
naesc geaniteach (nesh gan-it-EEK) genetic affinity.
nimhic (NIV-ik): antidote; cure.
Nuath (NOO-ath): underground human colony on Mars.
omni: a small, multifunctional device developed on Mars.
orinacht (OR-in-ott): propriety; seemliness.
pleanal (plenn-UHL): advance planning; scheming.
Populists: a minority movement among Nuathans advocating equal rights and representation for all fines. (Sometimes referred to as “Anti-Royals.”)
probalreith (pro-BAHL-reth): opinion poll; public opinion.
probleid (pruh-BLAYD): privilege; status.
Quintessence (kwin-TESS-ens): one of four passenger vessels used to transport Nuathans between Earth and Mars.
Rigel (RY-jel): a blue supergiant star, approximately 860 light years from Earth, located in the constellation Orion; 7th brightest star visible from Earth, its brightness (or apparent magnitude) making it an important navigational star; Rigel Stuart, son of Ariel and Van Stuart.
rundacht (ROON-dahct): extreme secrecy; classified information.
scar a cheila (scar ah KAY-lah): separated; torn asunder; ripped apart.
Scriosath: memory erasure, the most complete being the tabula rasa or “blank slate,” the highest form of official punishment.
Sean O’Gara (shawn oh-GAYR-uh): son of Quinn and Lily O’Gara; destined Cheile Rioga (Royal Consort) to Princess Emileia.
shilcloas (shil-CLO-ahs): hearing another’s thoughts; telepathy.
sochar (SO-kar): Nuathan credits, used to purchase anything beyond provided necessities.
spiare (spee-AH-ray): spy; snoop.
stochail (sto-KAYL): preparation, as for a battle or journey.
streach suas (stretch SOO-ahs): resist oppression; underground resistance.
taghal ardus (TAHG-ul ar-DOOS): first touch causing a “tingle” between opposite sex teens, rarely repeated on second touch.
taigde (TAG-duh): research; records.
Teachneaglis (TAK-nee-glish): small minority of Nuathans and Echtrans who prefer to do without most modern advancements, primarily found in the villages of Bailerealta on Earth, and Keary and Eriu on Mars.
teachneoc (TEEK-nee-ok): technology; gadgetry.
teachtok (TEEK-tok) (slang): non-omni phone.
threoirach (TRO-rok): instruction; orientation; guidance.
tinneas (TIN-es): physical illness. Rare among Martians except in the very elderly.
toachai (TO-uh-kay): future; destiny.
triail (tree-AYL): test or audition; ordeal by trial.
Tullymayne (TULL-ee-mayn) (pop. 1,993): town in southeastern Nuath containing main transportation hub and supporting industries.
twilly: obnoxious person; jerk.
udaris thusmithoir (oo-DARE-is thoos-MITH-er): parental authority.
unbaen: dictator