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Abadora
 City famous for the bones which were said to have been placed there.  The Bones of Abadora.  In fact it is an abandoned village that is mostly a cemetery.  The city was part of the last Evil party adventure in Chicago.
Abak
 Abak is a large city located in Belliard.  It was originally a sea merchant trading town that had significant contact with the sea elves.  The city currently holds the Manor of the Duke of Belliard as well as having the central military position for the continent of Astoria.  The city has approximately   58,000 people within its city borders.  It has become a city that is known for its mercenaries as well as the home base of such legends as Zen the Demon hunter and Duke Anthony Bane.
Abba-Cid Power
 This is also known as AC power.  This is the name given to a power source of mystic nature named by anal retentive priests of Quantom.
Aferdale
 Aquila town near Hamel.  This was once a very important trading center.
Ah-zeem
High priest of Al Abuden.  His wife is a dao named Sharolyn.  They live in the southern desert of Kanaeda.  Ah-zeem is known for transforming enemies into snakes and other desert animals when he is really annoyed.
 
Airymagnus
 Mostly Harmless.  A powerful wizard,
some may think the most powerful Wizard
in Astoria.  He is comparable to the Fuscia
wizards without their restrictions.
Akabar
This Kingdom is THE dwarven Kingdom.  It is located near OMAR in the Vox mountains.  The mountains themselves are named after the first dwarven King Ja-Ral-Vox.   The king is known today as Far-Res-Ja-Ral.  He is the Great-great-great  grandson of Ja-Ral-Vox.  His keep is under the mountains of Vox.  Its location is a very well kept secret in Astoria.
Akamarir
 Tomb of Akamarir.  Akamarir was the giant guardian of the library of the ancients.  This creature first encountered the Deadnots many years ago when they were still young and weak.
Akira, Talisman of 
 
The Talisman of Akira is a very power magic item bestowed by the gods on wayward travelers from outer worlds.  The gift is so rare as to have only 6 turn up in all of Astorian history as put down by the Quantom church.
Al-Abuden
 He is the god of the desert and desert peoples.  He is one of the original gods to turn against Quantom in the original holy texts and to be banished to the nether worlds of Cantar.
Alforden
 Alforden was a kingdom from before the Cataclysm.  The Kingdom took the entire northeast of Astoria including all of the Vox mountains all the way to the Parkanian mountains.  It was broken up right before the cataclysm.
Alphendale
 City in Aquila.
Alexander Reynar
 King Alexander Reynar is the King of Logarth.  He lives in Castle Galador.  The castle lies in the north corner of Logarth which is in the middle of Jordinia.  The Castle is strategically located to defend against invaders.  Traditionally this has included the Kanaedites to the North.  He has always been known as a vicious warrior and talented tactician and political master.  He is a small man with many friends.  Most Southern Kings have friends to maintain there power.
Alguador
 Name of empire in the North of Astoria that was destroyed by the dreadnaughts and was located in present day Neuposa.  Alguador ceased to exist in 120.
Alisa
 Funterian Priestess who is very powerful.  She resides in a keep near the city of Vox.
Alkazar
 Powerful wizard dreadnaught.
Alphonse DSwassi
 King of the City of Hope.  This highly important trading center was fought over for years.  During the battle of Li during the Royal war Hope was the only free city on the continent.  Alfa as the kings friends call him, is a great fisher and does so as much as his duties  will allow him.  His wife is dead but he pays a great deal to honor her memory each month.
Amigae(Lord)
 Suspected Nosferatu leader.  Once killed by Kassandra the Vampire hunter.  She later found out that the Nosferatu dont die easily.  He still owns large amount of silver in the Amigae mines of Jordinia located south of the Parkanian mountains.
Aquila
 The Most Northern country.  It has a population of 1,000,000 persons.
Ruled by King Richard and Queen Christina. The Kingdom is divided into 3 principalities.  They are Tasselmer, Valkris, and Feygus.  The Kingdom has many battles with its neighbors over the centuries.  It is by far the most powerful country in all of Astoria.  The Kingdom has more Military  forts then all other countries.
Archomodium
 This is the name given to the heavens by the faithful as well as the scientific definition of the planar configuration of the universe.  All known planes are part of Archomodium.  The inner planes, the ether and the astral are threads of one universe tying Archomodium to a unit.
Artoc
 Wizard from Athogate who is also the Royal Vizier.  He is the most famous non Fuscia wizard in Astoria.  He has been associated with the Stipend a few years ago.  They were a group of mercenaries who were available for the highest bidder.  Artoc
Ashe (Baron Von)
 A Nosferatu and member of the blank family.
Astoria
 
 The name given to both the continent as well as the world that the continent exists within.  Astoria is all that anyone knows of or can comprehend.  The dreadnaughts are from Pentu and know of many other worlds.
Athogate
 This is a kingdom in the Great Sea.
  It has a population of humans, Elves and
some aquatic elves.  Athogate has a population
of  54,000.  It is ruled by King Owen and
Prince Ruppert Humperdink
They live in Castle Florin.  The kings head guard
was Baron von Grecko.  The Kingdom is known throughout Astoria for its excellently trained falcons.  The Kings also loves to Hunt with falcons and bows.


Attok, Fuscia wizard
 He is a Fuscia wizard.  He is an artist and an architect.  His main interest for centuries has been the democratic movement started in the republic of Peace.
Azul Keep
 Owned by Amigae and located a mere 15 miles from the Azural Castle.  This is the original home of Amigae.  He raised many minor minions at this home.
Azural Castle
 This castle is located in northeast Oran.  It was the focal point of a great deal of Silver mining for many years.  
Azural mines
 Mines located south and east of the Castle Azural in Oran.  Owned by Lord Amigae. 
 
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Bafu
 An island off the coast of Cavanador.  The island has no known settlements.  It had native humans prior to there dying out over a century ago.  There are descendants with the surname Baku who live in Os Mae Natal. 
Baka (the Stick) (K2)
 This is the holiest of all artifacts to the Minoonka peoples of the western regions.  The Minoonka worship Noonka who gave the BAKA to them for the trust of keeping the faith.  The high priest of Noonka keeps the stick.  Many priests have similar sticks to channel their powers and many children have the same item used as toys.
The Great Stick is an artifact of the Minoonka people.  The stick is about 36" in length and is made of oak.  The stands for the goodness of the minoonkan people.  The god Noonka gave the Minoonka people the stick to protect them.  It gives the wielder a wish spell up to once per day.  Only a Minoonka Medicine man can use the stick.  The stick is held by the Chief Grebu.  He holds it but has not used it in his 18 years of possession.  They know its abuse would bring down the wrath of their deity.  The stick will burn doing 3d12+12 to any evil who dares hold the stick.  Only a good medicine man can use the wish power of the stick.  The stick is truly named "Calahari".  A legendary warrior who forced evil humans from the lands of Graka.
Bandar, Great Mentalist
 Bandar is an ancient wizard still living in Astoria.  He is known for all of the research he did as an up and coming Mentalist.  He coined the name Viralist from his use of the mentalist magic.  He is a wizard with the most incredible mind.
Bandar Bow
 They are crossbow devices that the Mentalist Bandar designed.    They shoot sharp disks that are very nasty.
Bane, Duke
 Duke Anthony Bane is the Duke of Belliard.  He is related by blood to the sea elves of the great sea.  He currently has a deal with Zen the Demon hunter as head of security in Abak.
Bards of Thin-roc
 They were not Bards at all but were thieves working for Kassandra until they were given up and killed by vampires.  They were located out of Omar.
BARS, Abak
Bozos Tap,    run by Major Bozo
Captain Crazys,  run by Captain Sam Shaw
Crooked  Obelisk  run by Mac
Chevel    Run by Carmelita
The ORB   run by Nathan Shaw, brother to Sam Shaw
 The orb is the most popular bar frequented by Undead hunters and Bards.
The Nubian Knight  run by Abdul Rash Hanni
Alabaster Cockatrice  run by BO Kemp
The Red Zephyr  run by Alexander Smit
The Naked Nectar  run by Sheila the luscious
Medicant Mealtime  run by Ben the slayer
Obsidian Order  run by Calldron
Briars Beer Stein  run by Briar
Scotts Long ax  Scott little finger
Richards INN   Richard Lugras
Sorben Hall   Montigue Sorben
Tanned Tog Inn  Gunder-Smit Sunschroeder
Guilded Mace   Damian quickshot
 This bar is the premier location of holy warriors.  They come here after battles to celebrate.  Many priests and paladins frequent the mace.
Green Dragon Saloon  Lucy Lawful
Samuel Dead Eyes  Samuel Caliente
 Small one room bar with mostly low life scum hiding from the law.
Rattan House   Susan Radcliff Rattan
Side Show Joel  Joel Simplemind
BAR, Omar
Spirit Bar    Run by Filch
Willy and Kassies Bar and Grill Run by Bill and Kassandra 
 This bar came about after the destruction of Bills Bar 3 years ago.  A demon attacked the Deadnots and killed Kassandra temporarily.  She put up the money to repair and enlarge the existing lot and bar.  Since then she has had one of the most successful bars in Omar.
Barutas
 Demon.
Bashell
 From Omar this peasant women was saved by the good party.  She has gone on to marry a lord in Belliard.  She will remember the acts of help one day.
Basong
 This Duchy is mostly forest and grasslands.  It is ruled by Duke Ronall Helsin.  He resides in  Castle Mandinga, which has a population of 2,000.  His wife is his protector Countess Kassa Monet.  The country has many fine craftsman, leather and jewelry workers.
Beldurax
 City in Neuposa. 
Beliossa
 He is a member of the house of Tashot.  He was destroyed by lady Kassandra recently.
Belliard (Duke Avantok)
The Duke Avantok became King of Carthapia only recently.  He was the former leader of Belliard.  He placed a cousin in the duchy after his rise to King.  He has been at odds with Duke Kanaeda for years. 
Beltan Lake
This lake is in the middle of Neuposa.  It is the largest lake in Astoria.  It has natural springs that flow into the lake.
Bennington, Lord Hallthorn
Lord Bennington is a Paladin who lives near Cameron in Aquila.  He is a regular participant in the Blood Festival each year there.  He has a brother named Raymond and 2 other brothers who always travel together.
Beta, Fuscia Wizard
Fuscia Wizard.  She is one of 3 fuscia wizard women.  She is an alterationist and the number one magic item maker in Astoria.
Bethoda (Lord)
 A member of the house of Zoraster.  He is a vampeal located in Rabat.
Big Fista
 Gus Omally is the godfather of the assassins in Oran.
Big Hills
 These are mountains located in Graka on the southern tip of the Zakuri range.
Bilecki University
 This is the central most important education facility in Astoria.  It is one of only 2 major universities in Astoria.  It is run by the Quantom Church and is home to some of the most powerful and influential persons in Astoria.
Black Dog
Ship involved in the ransom of Duchess Kanaeda in 178.  It was the ship that was the lead ship set up to transfer the Duchess of Kanaeda alive.
Black Opal
 Village in Kanaeda.
Blue Iris
 Ship involved in the ransom of Duchess Kanaeda in 178
Blood
 The thing that binds the Nosferatu families
Blood, Festival
 This is one of a pair of Festivals held at the Spring and Fall Equinox each year.  The Blood Festival is held at the Spring festival.  The most famous festival of Blood is held in Aquila at the village of Cameron.  The Blood festival is celebrated differently by various church members.  The Funterian celebrate the chance for justice, the Luthorians have secret night time attacks on enemies with complete lust and intention.
Blood Lake
This lake has a great deal of history going back to the days when humans inhabited the area now known as Neuposa.  The lake is red during some spring months from the flooding of the red clay near the lake.
Bojo (Rhinolich)
The name of the Rhinolich, mount of the destroyed Lazareth.
Bolt  (Duke and Duchess)
Duke and Duchess Great Bolt  who rule the Duchy of Os-Mae-Natal .  They live in Castle Ephem'mora with a population of 4530. 
Head security for the duke.  His name is Baron von Logota.
Has large forests, great farm land and some gem mining.
Bomb,
 High priest of Calador.
Bondar
Island off the coast of Graka.  Mostly desolate.
Branerton
Town overrun by the Plague.  The town was the source for the party made mostly of UCL members.
Bushbaggers
The BushBagger is a natural  predatory creature known for its attacks on the populace in Kanaeda.  It looks a lot like a bush prior to its attack.
Bushtog
Family the Hope party met up with in the region of the Takahano river in Kanaeda.  They stole the family Crest  from the family.  They party then fled on foot.
Byron (Lord)
Lord Byron is known throughout another world.

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Calador
 Calador is the female god of fire and destruction.  Her worshipers are extremely evil.
 
They are very prominent throughout the Astorian continent but have no central organization.  The Luthorian church sees them as the outcast to their world order.
Calin
 Calin is the Quantom Priest with the title of Bishop and was given this title under protest.  He is currently building his Church in Northern Aquila near Hobble.  He is also a coeditor of this Lexicon.
 
He is best known as the third core member of the Deadnots.  He is a very High Priest.  
CalQuendi (Grand Cathedral of)
 Named after the famous Priestess of Funter Calorus CalQuendi.
CalQuendi...
Calorus  Famous Priestess of Funter.  She is best known for her role in the RepTog war.
Cameron
 This is a village in Aquila near the Betel river.  The village is famous for its annual festival at the Blood feast of the early Summer.
Cantar (the Mist)
 This the plane that coexists on the prime.  It has for centuries placed a dark cloud over the western half of Astoria.  Only recently has it been forced from the Continent.
Cantar, The pseudo dimension
 This dark world has throughout history been an impediment to Astoria.  For Centuries its existence has spilled over into Astoria.  The world has extreme ill effects from going to the world.  It is considered  a power and the passing into and out of the borders are completely controlled.  There are many islands in Cantar that lie within a deadly ocean.  It is referred to as the Sea of the Dead. 
Cantar, Islands
 Belicosabba
 Rexlome
 Menzius
 Nabtek
 Grelnia
 Lake of Ill Repute
 Hanta
 This is the home island of Sir Hanta and the origin of the Devastron.  Some believe them to be from Talizen but Hanta is the real beginning.
Talizen
 Lichland
 Tolisi
 Rysa
 Prekor
 Nexgog
Cantar, Castle
 This is Kanaedas castle.  Its location is unknown.  There are 2 known replicas in Kanaeda.
Cantarian Troll
 
 These trolls came from Cantar and are immune to fire.  They are gray in color and come out only in the dark.
Carey, Duke Zamma
 Duke Zamma Carey
 
Carluzian Monks
 They were an order of Egdarian sisterhood  who were wiped out by the Evil party.  The
Carolyn (High Priestess)
 
 The high priestess of Funter.  She is sometimes called the High Bishop.
Carthapia (Kingdom of)
 This is the Kingdom that is made up of Kanaeda and Belliard.  It was ruled by Herald but is now ruled by King Belliard.
Cataclysm, The
 This event marks the beginning of recorded history in Astoria.  The records prior to this date are only the Ancient texts.  The cataclysm was an event that ripped the great Trolidor apart.  The continent was flooded and shifted north to a colder climate.  The rest of the continent was thought sunk into the dark seas.  The next century marked starvation and new growth.  The end of the cataclysm is so marked because the people of the continent began to refer to themselves as Astorian and began the construction of the Bilecki University as well as the great Keeps of Astoria.  Once they were complete the Quantom church claimed a new age and named it The Age of the New Record. 
 
Christina (Queen of Aquila)
 Wife of King Richard in Aquila.  She is a very powerful women and well respected throughout all of Aquila as the model of decency.
ChromaEnt
 These creatures are powerful creatures that resemble dragons that blend into forests and are slow moving.  They are however far more powerful then the average dragon.

Clareras
 Witch from Swarne.  She has friends in very low and distasteful places.
Collinade
 Funterian warrior organization that gather to destroy evil.
Communion
 Annual meeting of Luthorian hierarchy in which plans for the future are forged.
Corunal
 Dawnes granddaughter and Kanaedas Mother.
Creator
 This is the being or entity that began the UN-beginning and ended the unending.
Crult, Eggon
 Psionic brother
Crult, Dephron
 Psionic brother
Crypt of Eternal Pain
 Crystal tomb that holds Dawne.
Cult of Dawne
 The Cult of Dawne was a secret society located in the Vox Mountains.  The Cult protected Astoria from the evil of Dawne since long before the Cataclysm.  The leaders of the cult believe to have Dawne imprisoned for eternity.  Only time can tell.  He has been imprisoned since before the time of Gellaxi.
Cymor
 This is the name of the underground complex below Brush Makis home.  AKA Sumaki.
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 Daka
 This is the place children are told demons and devils come from.  This is listed as a plane in Archomodium.
 
Dakamue
 This is a creature from the far depths of Daka.  They are broken by powerful Undead hunters and used as steeds.  They compare to Night-Mares to some degree but have less spirit and more loyalty.
Daka Shadowbat
 These creatures are powerful and often serve evil powers of Astoria.
Damon
 Lord Damon is a Nosferatu from the family of Tashot.  He has been involved  with the church of Luthor for a long time.
 
Dark One
 This reference is made of Luthor in many parts of the world.  The Oriental word for Luthor is translated as the dark one.
Dark Water
 The name given to the sea on the north west coast of Aquila.
Darphos
 Boy caught in the time world.  Son to Vanessa.  Darphos traveled in time to help the Deadnots.  He succeeded and disappeared. 
Dawne
 The original Nosferatu.  The first Zoraster, and the creature that spawned the incarnate that has come from his evil deeds in life and now after.  A secret order is supposed to have guarded his imprisonment for centuries.
Deadnots
 The Deadnots are a notorious group of adventurers who have for many years been building a reputation for destruction and fearlessness throughout Astoria and worlds beyond.  They have 5 original members.  They include Zen the Demon hunter, Kassandra the Vampire Hunter, Calin the priest of Quantom, Roota Moota the wizard warrior bitch, and Dupont the great wizard.  The Deadnots have associated with Airymagnus, Duke Kanaeda, various other nosferatu, the Fuscia wizards, the Quantom church hierarchy, Funterians, and many other creatures.  They lost a comrade early on in their days in the Forgotten War named Sabbat.  They gained a rogue named Tanis who became an influential soul prior to his retirement and the added member Kassandra.  Others have since joined the Deadnots but none voluntarily.  These include Neysa the druid, and Sir Valkries the paladin as well as Grell the halfling vampire hunter.   The Deadnots have the reputation in Astoria for getting the job done.  When sent by reputable powers they have not failed. 
Zen the most prominent warrior in Astoria along with Calin the best friend in a fight have a camaraderie that goes back a long way.  The most memorable event that the Deadnots took care of has to be the destruction of Airymagnus and his deadly air castle.
 The Deadnots own more power, artifacts, relics and information than any other group.  There have been assassination attempts on various members of the Deadnots have been truly successful.  Each member has had their close calls.  Some more than others.  Only Zen has had continuous aid from a Dakamue his loyal steed.  The description of the Deadnots can be given but a picture of the core members will go much further than any paragraph.    
Deckion Dictionary, Tome
 This is a guide to Temporal tunnels.  It is currently in possession of the Quantom church.
DeepWater (capital city of Aquila)
 Most developed city in Astoria.  The city holds the palace and the residence of King Richard and Queen Christina.
Del Fortress
 Located in Jordinia
Devastron
 In Cantar this is a large moving army that destroyed all in its path.  The Good party still run from the army after 2 years on the run.  It is lead by the great Lord Hanta. 
Diamond River
 This river lies in the north east of Neuposa.  It was so named for some small diamonds discovered nearby in the Vox mountains.
Diana
Great Paladin, special worshipping sect of Funter, The woman who the Medallion relic was named.
Dkarm
  A famous young boy who appears to be possessed.  He is actually a demon child.  He is a necromancer by nature.  A special young member of the Evil party.  He is known to carry a bone club and has great powers of mothers and women who are pregnant.  His very nature is annoying.
Doe-Gon
 A deity who represents the stars and far away travelers.  The worshippers are very mathematically inclined.
Dopple-Snatchling
 These creatures are powerful telepathic and telekinetic beasts that can devour large crowds of unarmed humans.  The creatures are indigenous to the plane of Pentu and which have come with the dreadnaughts.
Doras (Countess)
 Doras is part of the Dracule Clan.  She is not very well known.
Dracos
 Fuscia Wizard and sorcerer.
Dracule (House of)
 Nosferatu family.  Known for there powerful abilities.
Dragons Burn
 Village in Jordinia.
Drakos, Fuscia Wizard
 He is a powerful Fuscia Wizard that is all.
Dreadnaught
 The creatures most feared in Astoria and there home world.  The dreadnaught travels through portals there great wizards discovered  in the year 119.  They conquered Alguador and remained secluded for centuries.  Later in 495 the creatures appeared in the Vox mountains and attacked various peaceful peoples including the dwarves.  The battle escalated into the Dreadnaught war a year later that was bloody and nasty and lasted 8 years.  The dreadnaught have large reptilian  heads and gray skin.  They stand 5 ½  feet to 7 feet in height.  They have uncanny strength as well as great speed and cunning.  Home plane is Pentu.  They quickly took control of MOBI and have moved to Astoria.
Drenkos, Karlito
 Brother to Duke Kanaeda.
Droonka
 These are half Drow and half minnds.  They are very rare and are sterile. They have the blood of Minoonka, Drow and dreadnaughts.
 
Duan-Hai
 A Capital of the Orient.  The true source of power in the Orient is still in question.
Dumal
 Island off the coast of Belliard in the Great Sea.  It is full of forests and green dragons as well as elves.
Dumati,
 A great mentalist who practically made wizards freak when they saw him.
Dukes Manor
 Location of the Keep is in Moreshar.  It is the home of Duke Kanaeda during his stays in the capital.
Dunbar, Castle
 Located in Basong, this small keep housed the Lady and Lord Ferrigan.  They were attacked by the good party and killed.
 
Dupont
 Poweful wizard who is a secret fighter.  He is a member of the Deadnots. He has a lot of knowledge he reserves.  He is best known for destroying all skeletons in Astoria with a quest scroll he found early in life.

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