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*Artiewhore: Someone who is in possession of a lot of [[artefacts]] and is generally of high dependance on them to achieve [[combat]] or [[bashing]] prowess.
*Artiewhore: Someone who is in possession of a lot of [[artefacts]] and is generally of high dependance on them to achieve [[combat]] or [[bashing]] prowess.


*Astralled: Short for Astral Form, a skill in [[Occultism]]. Like [[Achaean Lingo#W|blackwind]], an Occultist frequently enters this state of protection to infiltrate or escape dangerous places.
*Astralled: Short for [[Astral Form]], a skill in [[Occultism]]. Like [[Achaean Lingo#Winded|blackwind]], an Occultist frequently enters this state of protection to infiltrate or escape dangerous places.


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*[[Bashing]]: A term used for a trip taken to fight [[denizens]] for [[experience]] and/or [[gold sovereigns|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?''
 
*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.
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*Cause farming: A process by which an individual provokes others into giving him or her cause. Such an individual is usually called a [[Achaean Lingo#G|Griefer]]. It is also known as 'cause baiting'.
*Cause farming: A process by which an individual provokes others into giving him or her cause. Such an individual is usually called a [[Achaean Lingo#G|Griefer]]. It is also known as 'cause baiting'.
*CFS: Short for Credits For Sale. Normally used in the [[Market_channel|market channel]] to attract prospective [[Credits|credit]] buyers.


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


*Doppie: Short for [[entities|Doppleganger]]. See also: [[Achaean Lingo#E|Ents]]
*Doppie: Short for [[entities|Doppleganger]]. See also: [[Achaean Lingo#E|Ents]]
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*Gank: Usually used in reference to [[Achaean Lingo#T|teaming]].
*Gank: Usually used in reference to [[Achaean Lingo#T|teaming]].


*Gate: Frequently used to request a [[portals|Grove Gate]].
*Gate: This is a distinctly [[Eleusis|Eleusian]] term. It is used frequently to request a [[portals|Grove Gate]].


*Gate Raid: This term is used to describe psuedo-raids on a city by a single adventurer or a group of adventurers. They often take place just outside of defendable range of the city, so as to lessen casualties on the raiding force and avoid guards.
*Gate Raid: This term is used to describe psuedo-raids on a city by a single adventurer or a group of adventurers. They often take place just outside of defendable range of the city, so as to lessen casualties on the raiding force and avoid guards.
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*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.


*[[Hunting]]: 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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*Jump: To ambush.
*Jump: to ambush.


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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).
* 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).
 
* 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 neither sleep nor food.


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*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 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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*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 need 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 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.  


*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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*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]].
*PTV: Short for Pierce the Veil, an ability used by [[Greater Dragons]] in the [[Dragoncraft]] [[skills|skill]].


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*Questing: A term used to describe working on various [[quests]] in Achaea. Usually involving completing tasks for [[denizens]] in hopes of a reward or to achieve an objective, such as gaining an [[honours]] line, (see: Honours Line in Achaean Lingo.) Example: ''I am off to go questing in [[Blackrock]], as I am short on gold.''
*[[quests|Questing]]: A term used to describe working on various [[quests]] in Achaea. Usually involving completing tasks for [[denizens]] in hopes of a reward or to achieve an objective, such as gaining an [[honours]] line, (see: Honours Line in Achaean Lingo.) Example: ''I am off to go questing in [[Blackrock]], as I am short on [[gold]].''


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*Raid: A term used to describe an assault on a city by a group of adventurers, or sometimes even a single adventurer. This often involves killing defending citizens, guards, or denizens. See also: Gate Raid.
*Raid: A term used to describe an assault on a city by a group of adventurers, or sometimes even a single adventurer. This often involves killing defending citizens, guards, or denizens. See also: Gate Raid.


*Raiding: The act of putting on a raid.
*Raiding: To raid. The act of raiding.


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


*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.
*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: 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?''
*Rez: 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 [[House]] and/or [[City]].


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*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!''
*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 [[Skill ranks|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.''


*Twinkie: A derisive term used to refer to a member of the [[Divine Order|Order]] of [[Twilight]].
*Twinkie: A derisive term used to refer to a member of the [[Divine Order|Order]] of [[Twilight]].  


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*Veiled: A term used to describe someone who is under the protection of the [[Veil of the Sphinx]] [[artefact]] (though it is equally applicable to [[Hood of the Sphinx]] owners, as well).
*Veiled: A term used to describe someone who is currently under the protection of an [[artefacts|artefact]] called the [[Veil of the Sphinx]].


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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, an ability 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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*Z: Short for the vampire [[Zsarachnor]].


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*<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.''
*<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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