You do not need to read this glossary to enjoy the story. However, if you find it helpful to reference the glossary to remind yourself of what a word means, I have provided this selection of Nova Latina terms used in the story for your convenience and enjoyment.
As you read the story, if you encounter a word you hoped to look up that is missing from the glossary, let me know in the comments, and I'll add it!
GLOSSARY
Aedificans: the lifelong teacher and guardian of a Lightholder alumna. Usually the aedificans and alumna belong to the same magical lineage to make training easier, although this is not required
Aedificanti: a polite term of address similar to "Master." Used exclusively by an alumna as an honorific when addressing or referring to their aedificans
Alumna: the lifelong student and ward of a Lightholder aedificans. Usually the aedificans and alumna belong to the same magical lineage to make training easier, though this is not required
Aquarius: the planet on which the story is set, an Earth-like planet orbiting a red dwarf star. The planet is tidally-locked, causing one side to constantly face the sun and the other side to constantly face away from the sun
Arx Luminosa: the 5-palace complex in the capital city of Vola Apertus, where the royal residences of the Rex and 4 Princepses are located
Augustus: a polite term of address similar to "Your Majesty." Used exclusively as an honorific when addressing or referring to the Rex
Basilicus: a polite term of address similar to "Your Highness." Used exclusively as an honorific when addressing or referring to a Princeps
Bestia: a night-side lifeform
Breaker: a Pullati thief who specializes in the art of breaking into buildings
Brightening: the time early each day when the Trellis brightens to provide golden daylight on a planet that otherwise has no day-night cycle and dwells under a crimson sun unfavorable to agriculture. Followed immediately by a daily morning Rain shower
Bulla: an amulet in the shape of the tri-hand. Believed to have protective powers, especially against the Devouring Eyes
Caeles: the mental environment generated by the Trellis within a person's mind to facilitate certain kinds of magical undertakings, such as receiving messages or accessing the Compendium
Cattus: a magically-modified cat-like animal with white fur, mismatched blue-and-green and red-and-orange eyes, and a neck ruff that flares when the cattus is agitated
Clivia: a vicious night-side flying creature with fur-like filiments that are used to make expensive fabrics
Collegium: a walled district located in the forum of many large cities, where sorcerers study, work, govern, and live
Compendium: a magical registry that tracks and ranks all citizens in Aquarian society
Conservatory: an advanced school for sorcerer children between the ages of 12 and 18. Most begin at age 14
Constantia: the last day of the 6-day week on Aquarius. Each day is named after and devoted to one of the 6 virtues of the Mos Maiorum, "ancestral custom" or "way of the ancestors"
Convivium: a formal dinner party in which attendees enjoy their meal while reclining on triclinum dining couches
Cultus: the 3rd day of the 6-day week on Aquarius. Each day is named after and devoted to one of the 6 virtues of the Mos Maiorum, "ancestral custom" or "way of the ancestors"
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Garden of Light: Beneath Devouring Eyes #1
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