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Sep 07, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3414)). ### Starwatched Coined by Aurelius. Someone listed within the “Traveler’s Guide to Known Reality” but not as an overseer of their respective plane. These people seem marked as significant in some way; they often know information or secrets critical to our quest, even if they are not one of our Clan. ### Tellurian Something
Sep 06, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon applies to me? - I think it very well might. If you'd like, we can do some experimentation in the library? I don't know what it might feel like to channel a constellation; the Mask seem unaffected afterward, but it might be painful? That is something to consider. ### Kleis Both
Sep 06, 2026 Luĉja, The Clockwork Knight (Yan Knot) prolegomenon of the constellation. - Strange. Do you think this also applies to me? ### Kleis Both...Inscribed In Crystal*](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/library/a-letter-inscribed-in-crystal). - Is this not the word for the borders created by the Rite, given the context of the letter? ### Teratourgeion Something
Sep 06, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon akadæmia." ### Methexis From Ancient "participation or partaking" but with connotations of it occurring in a group. - A lost
Sep 06, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon also dissolved in (https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/library/a-letter-inscribed-in-crystal). [*A Letter Inscribed In Crystal*](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/library/a-letter-inscribed-in-crystal). ### Teratourgeion Something
Sep 06, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon invocation of gnosis" ((see (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3414)). ### Starwatched
Sep 06, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon [Rhizomata](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/library/glossary-of-ancient-and-key-terms#rhizomata)). ### Sidereal Something which pertains to the sky or the sky. Also used for Rite-tones which "involve a clear invocation of gnosis" ((see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3414)). ### Starwatched ### Tellurian Something which pertains to the world or the ground below us. Also used for Rite-tones "chiefly physical in their basis" (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3414)).
Sep 06, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon "truth" (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3590)). Seems to also have additional connotations of "not a lie," or "reality" itself. Has some relation (uncertain) to liminal gnosis. Also the term...death.” ### Anthropos Term for "human." - A word used...spoke to me. It seems Uncertain of what makes someone an Anthropos as opposed to refer something else. ### Anyder Literally "waterless." Possible a reference to ... being the "River Without Water" of which the Academy speaks. (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3590)). - Referenced as a person? location but also something *capable of a relationship* with the stoicheia in [*A Letter Inscribed In Crystal*](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/library/a-letter-inscribed-in-crystal). ### Apoleia Means...about (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1510)). May have some relation to ... an untranslatable Ancient puzzle-text, *or* the term "aisa" which seems to connote "destiny or fate" in an auspicious or joyful sense? Given by [Libra]...ah, "methexis." ### Stoicheia Straightforwardly, "elemental," but containing several connotations: "the base things of which matter is constructed;" or "the elemental axioms of a theory;" or, literally, "the ABCs---the basic building blocks of a word or syllable, letters themselves" (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3590)). - Referenced as a group of people/creatures in [*A Letter Inscribed In Crystal*](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/library/a-letter-inscribed-in-crystal). ### Synomote Attested as...name of Samudra developled. developed. Given, perhaps expectedly,...(see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-void/32#post-1736)). Used, principally, sometimes, as a metaphor to describe human relationships. relationships (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3594)). - Describes the...In Crystal*](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/library/a-letter-inscribed-in-crystal). ### Teleio- Implication of "the end, perfection, or completion." A recurring root found across our journey (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/76#post-3170)). ### Telesterion Possibly "a place of completion, fulfillment, or initiation," possibly into a sacred rite. See parallels to *Musterion* in this glossary (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3590)). - Referenced as a place in [*A Letter Inscribed In Crystal*](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/library/a-letter-inscribed-in-crystal). ### Temenos A "sacred, closed off space" (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3590)). - Referenced as something that can be existed within and also dissolved in (https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/library/a-letter-inscribed-in-crystal). ### Teratourgeion Something approximating
Sep 06, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon which we derive *asylum*. *asylum* (see `Ripple` [1](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1510),
Sep 06, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon of the Ancients (see also [Rhizome](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/library/glossary-of-ancient-and-key-terms#rhizome)). - A key...most ferns, and lotus. lotus (see also, in this document, [`Rhizomata`]()). [Rhizomata](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/library/glossary-of-ancient-and-key-terms#rhizomata)). ### Sidereal ###
Sep 06, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon probably correct. ### Rhizome (or Rhizomata) Rhizomata A rhizome is a type of stem that grows laterally, under the soil, in order for a plant to propagate itself. In Almachadta, we use the term **rootstalk**. A rhizome establishes nodes, from which new life might grow. Any part of rhizomatic system might flourish into its own new life once severed from the others. Common rhizomatic plants are: irises, ginger, bamboo, giant horsetails, most ferns, and lotus. Per Caion, it is also a kind of techne of the ancients. Ancients - A key paradigm...in use. ### Rhizome A rhizome is a type of stem that grows laterally, under the soil, in order for a plant to propagate itself. In Almachadta, we use the term **rootstalk**. A rhizome establishes nodes, from which new life might grow. Any part of rhizomatic system might flourish into its own new life once severed from the others. Common rhizomatic plants are: irises, ginger, bamboo, giant horsetails, most ferns, and lotus. (see also, in this document, [`Rhizomata`]()). ### Sidereal ### Starwatched
Sep 06, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon hold one spirit." - Used by [Libra] to describe my relationship with Aurelius and Awoken. - The key phrase for deciphering the code in [*A Letter Inscribed In Crystal*](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/library/a-letter-inscribed-in-crystal). ### Synydron Means,...Samudra. ### Syzygy "An alignment of multiple celestial objects that persists in some fashion for some amount of time, or is otherwise markedly notable" (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-void/32#post-1736)). Used, principally, as a metaphor to describe human relationships. - Describes the relationship between "Tekton" and "Lysios" mentioned in [*A Letter Inscribed In Crystal*](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/library/a-letter-inscribed-in-crystal). ### Teratourgeion Something...### Sidereal ### Starwatched ### Tellurian
Sep 06, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon ## Ancient Terms Terms in the language of the Ancients that we've discovered thus far on our journey. ### Aletheia Very simply, "truth" (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3590)). Also the term used to describe another type of Rite-tone outside the well-known tellurian or sidereal Rite-tones (see [*Alethic Rites*](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/library/rite-error-text-alethic-rites)). ### Alsos A...upon him. ### Aurichalcum No idea but made Aury giggle like a little girl---he thought it was a pun based of glowing 'orichalcum', whatever that is. A substance that has something to do with the Endjinn of the Beast. also pearls on Samudra. possibly constellation light too? ### Entelecheia or Entelechy...probably correct. ### Rakaznar Per the Awoken, "It's a special thing." Definitely a mineral. See Awa's memories here: [*Rakaznar Tips Tricks and Secrets L@@K 1NSID3*](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/library/rakaznar-tips-tricks-and-secrets-l-k-1nsid3) ### Rhizome (or Rhizomata)...be in use. ### Sidereal ### Tellurian
Sep 06, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon alphabetical order! --- ## Ancient Terms ### Aletheia ###...**sanctuary**, or domain." (`Linkpearl`: (see `Ripples`: [1](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1077), [2](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1083), [3](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1592))....used when the DUELIST'S MASK Duelist's Mask constellation spoke to...upon the rocks." ([`Linkpearl Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/76#post-3227)) (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/76#post-3227)) Also referenced in:...we derive *asylum*. (`Linkpearl` (see `Ripple` [1](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1510), [2](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1592), [3](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/76#post-3170)) - Given as Aurelius'...Entelecheia or Entelechy An ancient term which refers to something *like* a fiend, in that it is a "tool, made for a purpose," but, unlike fiends, more powerful and "could act independently of their makers." An additional connotation is of that "continuous being-at-work;" it is not a thing that simply *exists* but *exists* and functions through a kind of doing. - A word used when the DUELIST'S MASK Duelist's Mask constellation spoke to..._entelecheia_ of the DUELIST'S MASK, Duelist's Mask, which contains some...of the constellation. Archie's explained that _entelecheia_ has a sense of "continuous being-at-work"; it is not a thing that simply *exists* but *exists* and functions through a kind of doing? I think? Per Caion, the term refers to something like fiend, as in 'tools, made for a purpose, but ones that could act independently of their makers.' However, they are capable of much, much more than any fiends we know how to craft. ### Kleis Both...akadæmia." ### Methexis - A lost technique...with Zosimus' death. - Lost on *almachadta*,...your own tho - Circling is not...internalities, methexis *does.* - Wolf, I think...at some point. - i mean it...intensity, but sure - I would, gods...maintain a secret." ([`Linkpearl Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3414)). (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3414)). Given by [Libra]...from Mu. ### Palimpsest Literally, a palimpsest is a piece of parchment (a writing support made from cured animal skins) or Spoke-Wood crafted paper, that has had its previous writing abraded away by a pumice stone in order to make new information. Usually, the impression of what was written there before remains in some way, though it requires special training or gnosis-work. The Sword-Saint's mask in a palimpsest. The overseer of Almachadta is called the Palimpsest-King. The concept exists on Samudra, because Archie's song references it, but he does not seem to have any practical experience with the technology. ### Philaisia A compound word meaning "(Love | Appreciation) of" ... and then "love or appreciation" combined with another word that Caion wasn't sure what the last portion of it connoted. was not certain about (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1510)). Given by [Libra] as Awoken's place the origin plane of orgin when Libra was cast upon him. those from Valaïs. - Related to the...of Valais, perhaps? - Yeah I think...in a plot" ([`Linkpearl Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1510)). (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1510)). Silmät gave, as...confluence of waters" ([`Linkpearl Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3160)). (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3160)). Seems to be...and "monster factory" ([`Linkpearl Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1077)). (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1077)). Additional connotations include...engine" and "monster-mill" ([`Linkpearl Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-void/27#post-3419)). (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-void/27#post-3419)). Given by [Libra]...from the Beast ([`Linkpearl Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-void/27#post-3504)). (see [`Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-void/27#post-3504)). ### Xenia The ancient word for Can mean "hospitality" or "willingness...love a stranger." - The root word behind Ksenija's name. --- ## Other Terms ### Palimpsest Literally, a palimpsest is a piece of parchment (a writing support made from cured animal skins) or Spoken-Wood crafted paper, that has had its previous writing abraded away by a pumice stone in order to make new information. Usually, the impression of what was written there before remains in some way, though it requires special training or gnosis-work. - The Sword-Saint's mask in a palimpsest. The overseer of Almachadta is called the Palimpsest-King. - The concept exists on Samudra, but the technology no longer seems to be in use.
Sep 05, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon order! --- ### Aletheia ### Alsos A word used when the DUELIST'S MASK constellation spoke to me. Another term from the language of the Ancients. Archie got me access to his lexicon of ancient terms, and it means "grove," grove, especially a "sacred grove," but interestingly enough, can also mean, as with a tertiary definition, definition of a "precinct, **sanctuary**, or domain. The DUELIST'S MASK constellation implied _alsos_ could have a "warm light." It also said I was "of the _alsos_." I don't know if it refers to Almachadta, or something else. domain." (`Linkpearl`: [1](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1077), [2](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1083), [3](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1592)). Given by [Libra] as my the origin plane of those from Almachadta. - Which is itself a epenthesis of "Alsos Machados," meaning “a sacred grove, a proving ground, a place of origin when Libra was cast upon me. holy and beautiful struggle, of life and death.” ### Anthropos A...person? ### Apoleia A word from Means "destruction," especially in the language sense of "‘destruction’, with the ancients. Archie connotation of "an irreversible shattering of a precious object, or a sea-vessel being obliterated upon the rocks." ([`Linkpearl Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/76#post-3227)) Also referenced it when he shared his song. We should ask him to expand on it. in: - "[Veritas Manebit](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/ost/12)" ### Asilos A...the Ancient term for ᾰ̓́σῡλον, meaning "haven" or "refuge."...we derive *asylum*. (`Linkpearl` [1](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1510), [2](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1592), [3](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/76#post-3170)) Given as Aurelius'...how to craft. I wonder if this has something to do with whatever is happening on the Beast? ### Kleis Per Archie, the ancient word for Both a key, but beyond that also a symbol of...is one such example. example, and called, per [Libra], the "kleis akadæmia." ### Methexis A...Same principle. ### Musterion From which we derive our term "mystery," but also specifically related to the "closing of the mouth or of eyes, so as to keep and maintain a secret." ([`Linkpearl Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3414)). Given by [Libra] as the origin plane of those from Mu. ### Palimpsest Literally, a...ah, "methexis." ### Teratourgeion Multivalent Synomote Attested as "co-conspirators in a plot" ([`Linkpearl Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1510)). Silmät gave, as its "most intimate and ancient meaning," the following: "'People who share breath.' Those who, together, hold one spirit." ### Synydron Means, straightforwardly, "a confluence of waters" ([`Linkpearl Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-3160)). Seems to be the Ancient term meaning, from which the name of Samudra developled. Given, perhaps expectedly, by Caion's best approximation, 'miracle-works' [Libra] as the origin plane of those from Samudra. ### Syzygy ### Teratourgeion Something approximating both a "miracle-works" and 'monster factory'. "monster factory" ([`Linkpearl Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-forum/41#post-1077)). Additional connotations include "fiend engine" and "monster-mill" ([`Linkpearl Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-void/27#post-3419)). Given by [Libra] as Luĉja's the origin when Libra was cast upon them. plane of those from the Beast ([`Linkpearl Ripple`](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/bbs/the-void/27#post-3504)). ### Xenia The
Jun 21, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon of Valais, perhaps? Yeah I think that's probably correct. ### Rakaznar Per
Jun 20, 2026 Yan Lion Aurelius prolegomenon cast upon him. Related to the Pathos of Valais, perhaps? ### Rakaznar Per
Jun 20, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon the technology. ### Philaisia A word meaning "(Love | Appreciation) of" ... and then Caion wasn't sure what the last portion of it connoted. Given as Awoken's place of orgin when Libra was cast upon him. ### Rakaznar Per the
Jun 20, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon enough, can also mean mean, as a tertiary definition, "precinct, **sanctuary**, or domain**. domain. The DUELIST'S MASK...or something else. Given as my place of origin when Libra was cast upon me. ### Anthropos A...on it. ### Asilos A derivation of the Ancient term for "haven" or "refuge." Also, as a primary meaning, a **sanctuary**. Caion posits that this could be a term from which we derive *asylum*. Given as Aurelius' place of origin when Libra was cast upon him. ### Aurichalcum No idea...ah, "methexis." ### Teratourgeion Multivalent term meaning, by Caion's best approximation, 'miracle-works' and 'monster factory'. Given as Luĉja's origin when Libra was cast upon them. ### Xenia The ancient
May 31, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon the Beast? ### Kleis Per Archie, the ancient word for a key, but beyond that a symbol of power and authority. The twenty-sided item Archie carries is one such example. ### Methexis A lost
May 22, 2026 Methir Drum, The Wolf-Priest prolegomenon intensity, but sure I would, gods help me, agree with Jorule. Not "truer," just...more intense. Same principle. ### Palimpsest Literally,
May 22, 2026 Yan Lion Aurelius prolegomenon at some point. i mean it feels like largely the same thing, just different steps up in intensity, but sure ### Palimpsest Literally,
May 22, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon internalities, methexis *does.* Wolf, I think you discovered a truer form of Methexis than I did. We should experiment at some point. ### Palimpsest Literally,
May 21, 2026 Methir Drum, The Wolf-Priest prolegomenon of the ancients. A key paradigm for the Elder techne of "methexis." When actualized through the use of flourishing gnosis, it allows the sharing of deep internalities and the blurring of the line between other and self. See, ah, "methexis." ### Xenia The
May 21, 2026 Methir Drum, The Wolf-Priest prolegomenon your own tho Circling is not truly equivalent to this technique. The addition of flourishing gnosis using Salme's "rhizomatic" model generates a much deeper connection, to the point where the line between "other" and "self" can become blurred. Circling does not allow for the direct sharing of one's internalities, methexis *does.* ### Palimpsest Literally,
May 21, 2026 Yan Lion Aurelius prolegomenon with Zosimus' death. Lost on *almachadta*, but clearly alive and well on samudra, since this is basically just circling. good job on independently discovering that on your own tho ### Palimpsest Literally,
May 21, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon the Beast? ### Methexis A lost technique that allows the sharing and experiencing of memories. Possibly lost with Zosimus' death. ### Palimpsest Literally, a
May 16, 2026 Tan'neave Snake Salme prolegomenon Definitely a mineral. See Awa's memories here: [*Rakaznar Tips Tricks and Secrets L@@K 1NSID3*](https://strangepaths.aludel.xyz/library/rakaznar-tips-tricks-and-secrets-l-k-1nsid3) ### Rhizome (or