Plot

An author’s selection and arrangement of incidents in a story to shape the action and give the story a particular focus. Discussions of plot include not just what happens, but ...

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Agriculture; Rice science

A measured piece of land within a given larger area. It is the unit on which experimental treatments are assigned at random in replicated trials.

Practice Wars

Literature; Fiction

Military exercises undertaken every three Veran years by the Guardians, using medium-tech weapons and often including space-based actions. The Practice Wars last for half a year ...

preserves; preserved areas

Literature; Fiction

Areas within Veran not chartered for human habitation. Roads may run through them, and limited hunting/gathering activities permitted by the Chancels, but no agriculture, ...

Quavi

Literature; Fiction

A large House Minor in Gallyvaran Pass, on the west side of the Pass among the broad, rolling foothills north of the Traaki Citadel.

Ra'anir Valley

Literature; Fiction

A valley in the Lake District, famous for its high-quality shal crop.

Rangers

Literature; Fiction

Quasi-military force charged with policing Chancel dictates under the Great Charter, but ultimately responsible to the Lady of Veran. Primary duties include "ranging" the ...

Red Cliffs

Literature; Fiction

A region in the southwest of the northern continent that abuts the south end of the Sunset Mountains, heavily settled, home to an important House Minor of the Drymarch, a Chancel, ...

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Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)

Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E3, is an annual trade fair for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment ...