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*[[Adventurers|Adventurer]]: A term used to describe a player character in an [[Achaean Lingo#I|in character]] manner.
*[[Adventurers|Adventurer]]: A term used to describe a player character in an [[Achaean Lingo#I|in character]] manner.


*Aeonic Discontinuity: A term used to refer to periodic or random slowness that may impact just a single adventurer, many adventurers or sometimes the entire world. In more crude circles this discontinuity is also referred to as lag or latency.
*Aeonic Discontinuity: A term used to refer to periodic or random slowness that may impact just a single adventurer, many adventurers or sometimes the entire world. Insaely, this discontinuity is also referred to as lag or latency.


*Artie: Short for [[Artefacts]].  
*Artie: Short for [[Artefacts]].  
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* [[Bashing]]: A term used for a trip taken to fight [[denizens]] for [[experience]] and/or [[gold]]. Example: ''I am going bashing in [[Azdun]]. Would you like to come with me?''
* [[Bashing]]: A term used for a trip taken to fight [[denizens]] for [[experience]] and/or [[gold]]. Example: ''I am going bashing in [[Azdun]]. Would you like to come with me?'' This term is often considered a less-sane version of "hunting".


*Bella: Short for the vampiress [[Belladona]].
*Bella: Short for the vampiress [[Belladona]].


*Burst: A shortened term for the starburst [[defence]] that is gained from a [[starburst tattoo]]. The defence is activated upon the tattoo being touched.
*Burst: A shortened term for the starburst [[defence]] that is gained from a [[starburst tattoo]]. The defence is activated upon the tattoo being touched, and brings an adventurer immediately back to life the next time he or she dies.


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*Churchie: A derisive term used to refer to a member of the [[Church]].
*Churchie: A derisive term used to refer to a member of the [[Church]].


*Cloaked: A term describing an individual under the protection of a [[Cloak Tattoo|cloak tattoo]].
*Cloaked: A term describing an individual under the protection of a [[Cloak Tattoo|cloak tattoo]]. This protection serves to keep an adventurer from being summoned by a brazier tattoo.


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*Defendable: A term used to describe the defendable limits of the [[city]]. This includes the city itself and one room out of the boundaries of the city. City enemies attacked within defendable do not garner cause and are open pk. Example: ''South of The Gates of [[Mhaldor]] is still defendable territory.''
*Defendable: A term used to describe the defendable limits of the [[city]]. This includes the city itself and one room out of the boundaries of the city. City enemies attacked within defendable do not garner cause and are open pk. Example: ''South of The Gates of [[Mhaldor]] is still defendable territory.''


*Deliver: A distinctly [[Shallam|Shallamese]] or [[Church]] term. It is used to request an emergency rescue with a [[Devotion]] skill of the same name.  
*Deliver: A distinctly [[Shallam|Shallamese]] or [[Church]] term. It is used to request an emergency rescue via summoning with a [[Devotion]] skill of the same name.  


*Devo: Short for [[Devotion]], sometimes in conjunction with -user to describe anyone of the [[Priest]] or [[Paladin]] [[class]].
*Devo: Short for [[Devotion]], sometimes in conjunction with -user to describe anyone of the [[Priest]] or [[Paladin]] [[class]].
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*Doppie: Short for [[entities|Doppleganger]]. See also: [[Achaean Lingo#E|Ents]]
*Doppie: Short for [[entities|Doppleganger]]. See also: [[Achaean Lingo#E|Ents]]


*Duel: A pre-agreed upon battle involving two [[adventurers]]. Usually, the adventurers will decide upon the rules in advance, such as deciding whether the duel is to [[Achaean Lingo#B|burst]], or until one fully dies. Most duels are often done with a [[Achaean Lingo#R|resser]] available for the loser if it is to the final [[death]].
*Duel: An agreed-upon battle involving two [[adventurers]]. Usually, the adventurers will decide upon the rules and terms in advance, such as deciding whether the duel is to [[Achaean Lingo#B|burst]], or until one fully dies. Most duels are often done with a [[Achaean Lingo#R|resser]] available for the loser if it is to the final [[death]].


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*[[Foozle]]: Curiously enough, some Achaeans use this term as a substitute for a more vulgar one. A good example would be the phrase, "What the foozle?!", which is used to express confusion or disbelief.
*[[Foozle]]: Curiously enough, some Achaeans use this term as a substitute for a more vulgar one. A good example would be the phrase, "What the foozle?!", which is used to express confusion or disbelief.


*[[Forestal]]: This is a generic term often used to describe members of the [[Druid]], [[Sylvan]], or [[Sentinel]] [[class]]. Housed forestals often dislike hearing the term used to describe their [[rogue|Houseless]] brethren unless the prefix "[[Achaean Lingo#R|rogue]]" is attached. For instance, a "rogue forestal" may offer cheaper prices for refills of empty vials as others may have to adhere to organisational rules.
*[[Forestal]]: This is a generic term often used to describe members of the [[Druid]], [[Sylvan]], or [[Sentinel]] [[class]]. Housed forestals often dislike hearing the term used to describe their [[rogue|Houseless]] brethren unless the prefix "[[Achaean Lingo#R|rogue]]" is attached.  


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*[[Honours]] Line: A term used to describe a line shown when using [[Honours]] <person> that shows they have completed a major quest. Example: ''When I honours Delphinus, it says that he is a Champion of [[Caer Witrin]].''
*[[Honours]] Line: A term used to describe a line shown when using HONOURSF <person> that shows they have completed a major quest. Example: ''When I honours Delphinus, it says that he is a Champion of [[Caer Witrin]].''


*Honours whore: Someone who goes out of their way to attain honours lines.
*Honours whore: Someone who goes out of their way to attain honours lines, usually with a very large amount of help and very little personal effort.


*Hunt: A more [[Achaean Lingo#I|IC]] term for [[Achaean Lingo#B|bashing]].
*Hunt: A more [[Achaean Lingo#I|IC]] term for [[Achaean Lingo#B|bashing]].
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*IC: See In Character.
*IC: See In Character.


*In Character: A term used to describe actions that relate directly to the game of [[Achaea]]. Staying in character requires that one not mention words such as TV and similar devices that do not exist in Achaea.
*In Character: A term used to describe actions that comfortably fit into the roleplaying atmosphere of [[Achaea]]. Staying in character requires that one not mention words such as TV and similar devices that do not exist in Achaea.


*Insane: What a person is when they are [[Achaean Lingo#O|Out of Character]]. OOC items and ideas are also referred to as being part of "Insanity". Example: ''Newbie: "I am on a new Dell laptop." Elder: "What kind of insanity is this?"''
*Insane: What a person is said to be when they are [[Achaean Lingo#O|Out of Character]]. OOC items and ideas are also referred to as being part of "Insanity". Example: ''Newbie: "I am on a new Dell laptop." Elder: "What kind of insanity is this?"''


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* Lolzpk - Generally refers to player versus player combat carried out in a way judged to be unfair or lacking in convincing roleplaying background (this term is OOC).
* Lolpk - Generally refers to player versus player combat carried out in a way judged to be unfair or lacking in convincing roleplaying background (this term is OOC).
* Logosian - The 80th level in Achaea. At this level, adventurers no longer require neither sleep nor food.
 
* Logosian - The 80th level in Achaea. At this level, adventurers no longer require sleep or food.


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*Mis: Short for [[mistell]]. Example: ''You tell Maya, "Hello Mithraea!" You tell Maya, "Mis!"''
*Mis: A notification that the previous statement was intended for a different audience; short for [[mistell]]. Example: ''You tell Maya, "Hello Mithraea!" You tell Maya, "Mis!"''


*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)
*Mog: Short for an [[:Category:Abilities|ability]] in the [[Occultism]][[:Category:Skills|skill]] called [[Transmogrify]]. 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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*Necro: Short for [[Necromancy]]. Sometimes used in conjunction with '-user' to describe anyone of the [[Infernal]] or [[Apostate]] [[class]].
*Necro: Short for [[Necromancy]]. Sometimes used in conjunction with '-user' to describe anyone of the [[Infernal]] or [[Apostate]] [[class]].


*Nerf: A distinctly [[Achaean Lingo#O|OOC]] term. It's used to describe a downgrade of anything; usually skills or a particular class. Example: ''Groves need to be nerfed!''
*Nerf: A distinctly [[Achaean Lingo#O|OOC]] term. It's used to describe a downgrade of anything; usually skills or a particular class. Example: ''Groves is too strong, it needs to be nerfed!''


*NoT: Short for North of Thera, a famous location on [[Sapience]] directly north of the town of [[New Thera]]. This room has since been renamed to North of New Thera after the destruction of Thera by the forces of the [[Vertani]], but the acronym has stuck.  
*NoT: Short for North of Thera, a famous location on [[Sapience]] directly north of the town of [[New Thera]]. This room was previously known as North of Thera, but was renamed North of New Thera after the destruction of the town of Thera by the forces of the [[Vertani]], and the acronym has stuck.  


*NoNT: Another term for NoT that is disliked by most adventurers (see above).
*NoNT: Another term for NoT that is disliked by most adventurers (see above).
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*OOC: See Out of Character.
*OOC: See Out of Character.


*Out of Character: A term used to describe references to real-life activities and items that do not relate to Achaea. This is acceptable in some clans, but is otherwise considered forbidden on public channels and can be punished with a loss of [[credibility]]. This is referred to in IC terms as insanity.
*Out of Character: A term used to describe references to real-life activities and items that are distinctly out of place in Achaea. This is acceptable in some OOC-designated clans, but is otherwise considered forbidden on public channels and can be punished with a loss of [[credibility]]. This is referred to in IC terms as insanity.


*Off-[[:Category:Continents|continent]]: Refers to a location upon the same plane (usually the Prime Material Plane), but outside the range of regular communications. This is in contrast to '''off-plane'''. Example: ''I'm sailing to the island of [[Zanzibaar]], so I'll be off-continent.''
*Off-[[:Category:Continents|continent]]: Refers to a location upon the same plane (usually the Prime Material Plane), but outside the range of regular communications. This is in contrast to '''off-plane'''. Example: ''I'm sailing to the island of [[Zanzibaar]], so I'll be off-continent.''
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*PK: A term that stands for [[Player Killing]]. This also involves any attacks on other players. One should be familiar with Help PK, a help file listed in game, before engaging in such activities. Using the word Pk is often considered OOC.
*PK: A term that stands for [[Player Killing]]. This also involves any attacks on other players. One should be familiar with Help PK, a help file listed in game, before engaging in such activities. Using the term PK is often considered OOC.  


*Poly: More commonly, this term is used to describe the [[:Category:Islands|island]] of [[Polyargos]].
*Poly: More commonly, this term is used to describe the [[:Category:Islands|island]] of [[Polyargos]].
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*Resser: A person who ressurects [[adventurers]] in their forestal [[groves|grove]] or via an ability in the the [[devotion]] skill. Also referred to as Rezzer.
*Resser: A person who ressurects [[adventurers]] in their forestal [[groves|grove]] or via an 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: A term used to refer to using the services of a resser. Also referred to as a Res.


*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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*Scroll: A term often used to reference help files in an IC manner. Example: ''Please refer to the scroll hhelp novices before you do anything further.''
*Scroll: A term often used to reference help files in an IC manner. Example: ''Please refer to the scroll HHELP NOVICES before you do anything further.''


*[[Snuke]]: A misaligned smile woven for the mortals by [[Clementius]].
*[[Snuke]]: A misaligned smile woven for the mortals by [[Clementius]].
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