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*[[Adventurers|Adventurer]]: A term used to describe a player character in an in character, (or IC,) 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. In more crude circles this discontinuity is also referred to as lag or latency.
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*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]].


*Doppie: Short for [[entities|Doppleganger]]. See also: [[Achaean Lingo#Ents|Ents]]
*Doppie: Short for [[entities|Doppleganger]]. See also: [[Achaean Lingo#E|Ents]]


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


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*[[Foozle]]: Curiously enough, some Achaeans use this term as a substitute for a more vulgar one.
*[[Foozle]]: Curiously enough, some Achaeans use this term as a substitute for a more vulgar one.


*[[Forestal]]: A generic term used to describe members of the [[Druid]], [[Sylvan]], or [[Sentinel]] [[class]]. Forestals belonging to the respective [[:Category:Houses|Houses]] often dislike the term to be used to refer to their [[rogue|Houseless]] brethren without a prefixed [[Achaean Lingo#Rogue|rogue]].
*[[Forestal]]: A generic term used to describe members of the [[Druid]], [[Sylvan]], or [[Sentinel]] [[class]]. Forestals belonging to the respective [[:Category:Houses|Houses]] often dislike the term to be used to refer to their [[rogue|Houseless]] brethren without a prefixed [[Achaean Lingo#R|rogue]].


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*Gank: Usually used in reference to [[Achaean Lingo#Teaming|teaming]].
*Gank: Usually used in reference to [[Achaean Lingo#T|teaming]].


*Gate: A distinctly [[Eleusis|Eleusian]] term. It is used frequently to request a [[portals|Grove Gate]].
*Gate: A distinctly [[Eleusis|Eleusian]] term. It is used frequently to request a [[portals|Grove Gate]].
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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#OOC|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 need to be nerfed!''


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*Raiding: To raid. The act of raiding.
*Raiding: To raid. The act of raiding.


*Reflex: a more [[Achaean Lingo#IC|IC]] term for triggers.
*Reflex: a more [[Achaean Lingo#I|IC]] term for triggers.


*Resser: A person who ressurects [[Achaean Lingo#Adventurer|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.
*Rez: A term used to refer to using the services of a resser. Also referred to as a Res.
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*Teamer: One who teams. See Teaming.
*Teamer: One who teams. See Teaming.


*Teaming: This term is often used in regards to a group of [[Achaean Lingo#Adventurer|adventurers]] attacking a single or a smaller group of adventurers. Example: ''They are always teaming me!''
*Teaming: This term is often used in regards to a group of [[adventurers]] attacking a single or a smaller group of adventurers. Example: ''They are always teaming me!''


*Trans: Short for transcendent. Used to refer to the highest level of [[skills|skill]] mastery. Example: ''Asara is trans avoidance.''
*Trans: Short for transcendent. Used to refer to the highest level of [[skills|skill]] mastery. Example: ''Asara is trans avoidance.''
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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#Artiewhore|Artiewhore]] and [[Achaean Lingo#Honours whore|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, a skill in [[Necromancy]]. Frustrated attackers often mutter this while the Necromancer in question makes a quick getaway under the protection of this defence.
*Winded: Short for blackwind, a skill 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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[[Category:Terms]]
[[Category:Terms]]


*<nowiki># :</nowiki> This term is often used to refer in an [[Achaean Lingo#OOC|OOC]] manner to item or denizen numbers found respectively when using II, IH, or ENTS. Example: ''I use the # of my wedding ring to [[Achaean Lingo#Reflex|reflex]] rewearing it when it is removed.''
*<nowiki># :</nowiki> This term is often used to refer in an [[Achaean Lingo#O|OOC]] manner to item or denizen numbers found respectively when using II, IH, or ENTS. Example: ''I use the # of my wedding ring to [[Achaean Lingo#R|reflex]] rewearing it when it is removed.''
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