Glossary of shape-shifter terms

Alai: “Wanderer.” Basically a “lone wolf.” Slightly disparaging term for a Kasari (lion-shifter) or Syak (wolf-shifter) who lives alone and is not part of a pride or pack.
Ammakki: “Mom.”
Antapi: “Both.” Hybrid shifter whose parents belong to different shifter subspecies.
Appo: “Dad.”
Arin: “Heart.” Pet name, the Wrasa equivalent of “sweetheart.”
Ashawe: “Sharp.” Coyote-shifters.
Kalyani: “It’s okay.”
Kanme: “Plaything.” Fling; unlike a mate, the relationship isn’t serious.
Kasari: “Saffron-colored.” Lion shape-shifters.
Maharsi: “Great seer.” Dream seer; someone who gets glimpses of the future, present, or past in their dreams.
Maki: “Large.” Bear shape-shifters.
Manark: “Noble one.” Title of a councilor of the High Council.
Mutaline: The hormone that controls shifting.
Natak: “Lord” or “master.” Title of a pack or pride regent, might also be known as an alpha.
Nederi: “Under.” A subordinate, often used to refer to a lower-ranking member of a pack or pride. Sometimes also referred as an “omega.”
Nemi: “Jewel,” “treasure,” or “precious one.” An endearment comparable to “darling.” Only used with one’s mate.
Parwese: “First.” Title of the high king of the Allied Prides, regent of the Kasari.
Puwar: “Fire.” Tiger shape-shifters.
Rtar: “Red.” Fox shape-shifters.
Saru: “Hunter.” A shape-shifter law enforcement unit that guards their secret existence. Saru is also the rank of simple Saru soldiers.
Se-asrai: “One body.” Humans.
Serska: “Sister-in-law.”
Skiyo: “Shade” or “shadow.” A root vegetable dish that looks like lasagna but tastes like earth to humans.
Sleme: “Flame.” The name for the funeral rite (cremation) of the Wrasa.
Svayampar: “Marriage.”
Syak: “Together.” Wolf shape-shifters.
Tas: “Commander.” Rank of a Saru officer.
Twere: “Door” or “transition from one phase to another.” A three-day celebration akin to an engagement party.
Wertsiya: The Wrasa’s High Council.
Wrasa: “Living being” or “creature.” The species of shape-shifters.
Yasi makamar: “Night run.” A ritual that is part of the twere. The families of the people getting engaged run together in their animal forms at night.

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