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*Mog: Short for either [[Moghedu]] or an [[:Category:Abilities|ability]] in the [[Occultism]] [[:Category:Skills|skill]] called | *Mog: Short for either [[Moghedu]] or an [[:Category:Abilities|ability]] in the [[Occultism]] [[:Category:Skills|skill]] called Transmogrify. The former exists only as a noun, while the latter exists both as a noun and a (transitive/intransitive) verb. Example: ''I got a good mog this time'' (noun) ''He mogged.'' (intransitive verb) ''I mogged him but he [[Achaean Lingo#Astralled|astralled]] away.'' (transitive verb) | ||
*Mono: Short for [[sigils|monolith sigil]]. An individual uses this to inform a portaler or a portal requester that the room is protected by said sigil. It may also be used as a verb or its past tense. Example: ''Landon: "Portal to Dyzanru." Misty: "Mono."'' | *Mono: Short for [[sigils|monolith sigil]]. An individual uses this to inform a portaler or a portal requester that the room is protected by said sigil. It may also be used as a verb or its past tense. Example: ''Landon: "Portal to Dyzanru." Misty: "Mono."'' | ||
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*Raiding: The act of putting on a raid. | *Raiding: The act of putting on a raid. | ||
*Reflex: | *Reflex: A more [[Achaean Lingo#I|IC]] term for triggers. | ||
*Resser: A person who | *Resser: A person who resurrects [[adventurers]] in their [[forestal]] [[groves|Grove]] or via an [[:Category:Abilities|ability]] in the the Devotion skill. Also referred to as Rezzer. | ||
*Rez: A term used to refer to using the services of a resser. Also referred to as a Res, Rezz, or Ress. | *Rez: Short for resurrection. A term used to refer to using the services of a resser. Also referred to as a Res, Rezz, or Ress. Example: ''Can I get a rez?'' | ||
*Rogue: This describes someone who does not belong to a [[:Category:Houses|House]] and/or [[city]]. | *Rogue: This describes someone who does not belong to a [[:Category:Houses|House]] and/or [[city]]. | ||
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*Whore: Other than its usual meaning, it is also used in conjunction with almost every other Achaean term to describe an excess usage of said term. For example to axe-whore is to describe a [[Sentinel]] repeatedly using the skill of axe throwing. It is derogatory in almost every context, denoting a lack of skill and hence an over-reliance on cheap tricks. See also: [[Achaean Lingo#A|Artiewhore]] and [[Achaean Lingo#H|Honours whore]]. | *Whore: Other than its usual meaning, it is also used in conjunction with almost every other Achaean term to describe an excess usage of said term. For example to axe-whore is to describe a [[Sentinel]] repeatedly using the skill of axe throwing. It is derogatory in almost every context, denoting a lack of skill and hence an over-reliance on cheap tricks. See also: [[Achaean Lingo#A|Artiewhore]] and [[Achaean Lingo#H|Honours whore]]. | ||
*Winded: Short for blackwind, | *Winded: Short for blackwind, an ability in [[Necromancy]]. Frustrated attackers often mutter this while the Necromancer in question makes a quick getaway under the protection of this defence. | ||
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