Glossary
What Blooms in the Dark Glossary
See the SFFGlossary for all science fantasy terms
Vina
cracked – Term used as an exclamation of dismay.
Dark Market – A marketer illegal trade used in the Outlier Rim to subvert the Galaxy Credit Commission.
eight-day – Deontes a complete cycle of working days.
High Imperator – Oversees the greater ruling of the planet. Makes and enacts laws, negotiates on behalf of the planet, and influences the trajectory of the planet’s economy . Lumera – Only metropolitan city on the planet of Vina.
moon cycle – Deontes four completions of an eight-day coinciding with the 5 cycles of Vina’s moons.
Regent –Has more localized focus in the Citadel, governs daily workings, guards and wardens, and manages the daily functions to ensure life on planet is going well.
sealed food – Due to the toxicity of the planets soil, anything sold on Vina must be inspected and sealed—marked as safe—for citizens to eat.
shoon racing – Shoon are four-legged creatures ridden in races bet on by the wealthy.
tryce – A betting game using cards.
warehouse – Used for the secured storage and testing of sealed-food.
White Citadel – The walled-off section of Lumera reserved for the wealthy.
Materials & Plants
(Plants named, not described.)
elidite – A stone used in the crafting of amulets and high-end furniture.