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			''' acolyte''': A loyal and appreciated mortal; also called an ally by mages who dislike the religious overtones of the formal rank<br><br>
			'''adept''': A mage who’s displayed significant skill with the mystic Arts. Often called a Professor among the Etheric Tradition<br><br>
	'''apprentice''': An aspiring or newly Awakened mage who’s in the early stages of her training. Capitalized, the word becomes a Council title for a low-level Tradition mage.<br><br>		'''apprentice''': An aspiring or newly Awakened mage who’s in the early stages of her training. Capitalized, the word becomes a Council title for a low-level Tradition mage.<br><br>

	'''Arcane''': Capitalized, Arcane refers to a mysterious field or effect that obscures the existence and identity of a person, place, or thing.<br><br>		'''Arcane''': Capitalized, Arcane refers to a mysterious field or effect that obscures the existence and identity of a person, place, or thing.<br><br>
			'''Archmaster''': A powerful magus whose mastery of the Spheres displays lifetimes’ worth of study and practice. Always a rare breed, Archmasters are practically mythic these days. Referred to among Etherites as a Master Scientist<br><br>
	'''Arete''': Commonly pronounced as either ''ahr-eh-TAY'' or ''AIR-eh-tay'', this word reflects the quality of excellence and Enlightened Will that allows a mage to alter reality through his Arts.<br><br>		'''Arete''': Commonly pronounced as either ''ahr-eh-TAY'' or ''AIR-eh-tay'', this word reflects the quality of excellence and Enlightened Will that allows a mage to alter reality through his Arts.<br><br>
	'''Art, Arts, the''': Common term for magick; also used as a synonym for Sphere (eg. the Art of Forces).<br><br>		'''Art, Arts, the''': Common term for magick; also used as a synonym for Sphere (eg. the Art of Forces).<br><br>

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	'''Wyck, the''': Legendary name for the first primordial mages, descended from the Pure Ones; often translated as “the Wise (Ones).”<br><br>		'''Wyck, the''': Legendary name for the first primordial mages, descended from the Pure Ones; often translated as “the Wise (Ones).”<br><br>
	==Tradition Terms: W==		==Tradition Terms: W==
	'''Week of Nightmares, the''': (metaplot) First week of June, 1999; mass nightmares and visions greet the rise of a horrific, mysterious, godlike entity. After that entity rampages across India and Bangladesh, the Technocracy nukes it; ~~<s>~~this, in turn, kicks off the Avatar Storm as well as ending several hundred thousand lives.~~</s>~~ (NOTE: the Avatar Storm is not a -current- metaplot here. See [[Current Effects]])<br><br>		'''Week of Nightmares, the''': (metaplot) First week of June, 1999; mass nightmares and visions greet the rise of a horrific, mysterious, godlike entity. After that entity rampages across India and Bangladesh, the Technocracy nukes it; this, in turn, kicks off the Avatar Storm as well as ending several hundred thousand lives. (NOTE: the Avatar Storm is not a -current- metaplot here. It only existed for a year-and-a-day.) See [[Current Effects]])<br><br>
	'''witch-war''': Internal scrap or rivalry between allied mystic factions (Tradition or otherwise).<br><br>		'''witch-war''': Internal scrap or rivalry between allied mystic factions (Tradition or otherwise).<br><br>
	'''WWPD?''': “What Would Porthos Do?” Half-sarcastic question when confronting a daunting challenge or puzzling enigma; essentially translates to “You’d have to be insane to figure this out.” Tends to piss off older mages, especially Hermetic ones who may have known Archmaster Porthos and revere him, despise him, or both.<br><br>		'''WWPD?''': “What Would Porthos Do?” Half-sarcastic question when confronting a daunting challenge or puzzling enigma; essentially translates to “You’d have to be insane to figure this out.” Tends to piss off older mages, especially Hermetic ones who may have known Archmaster Porthos and revere him, despise him, or both.<br><br>

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	'''Node''': Knots of primal energy, where Quintessence wells up and Tass manifests. Nodes often appear in places charged with massive emotional discharges and/ or natural harmony or corruption.<br><br>		'''Node''': Knots of primal energy, where Quintessence wells up and Tass manifests. Nodes often appear in places charged with massive emotional discharges and/ or natural harmony or corruption.<br><br>
	'''normative culture''': Mainstream, normal society within the technological/ industrial world. The Masses and the ideas that epitomize them. Typically considered derogatory.<br><br>		'''normative culture''': Mainstream, normal society within the technological/ industrial world. The Masses and the ideas that epitomize them. Typically considered derogatory.<br><br>
	~~'''~~Tradition Terms: N~~'''~~		==Tradition Terms: N==
	'''netizen''': Awakened member of the Digital Web’s regular community.<br><br>		'''netizen''': Awakened member of the Digital Web’s regular community.<br><br>
	'''New Horizon Council, the''': (metaplot) Attempt at rebuilding the Council of Traditions.<br><br>		'''New Horizon Council, the''': (metaplot) Attempt at rebuilding the Council of Traditions.<br><br>
	'''nuke''': To blast someone with vulgar destructive magick.<br><br>		'''nuke''': To blast someone with vulgar destructive magick.<br><br>
	~~'''~~Technocratic Terms: N~~'''~~		==Technocratic Terms: N==
	'''natural''': An un-enhanced human (as opposed to a construct),born and raised in the mundane world before joining the Technocracy. (See Adamite.)<br><br>		'''natural''': An un-enhanced human (as opposed to a construct),born and raised in the mundane world before joining the Technocracy. (See Adamite.)<br><br>
	'''newlife''': A Technocrat’s existence after she becomes an initiated member of the Technocratic Union, typically marked by a new identity and the end of her previous unEnlightened existence.<br><br>		'''newlife''': A Technocrat’s existence after she becomes an initiated member of the Technocratic Union, typically marked by a new identity and the end of her previous unEnlightened existence.<br><br>

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	'''mystic''': When used to refer to mages, “mystic” describes willworkers with a magickal – as opposed to technological – approach to reality and the Arts.<br><br>		'''mystic''': When used to refer to mages, “mystic” describes willworkers with a magickal – as opposed to technological – approach to reality and the Arts.<br><br>
	'''Mythic Threads''': Elements of legend, folklore, and mythology that resonate deep in human consciousness and thus have strong ties to reality even when they seem magical. Tarot cards, astrology, vampires, and demonic possession all hold Mythic Threads. (See hypernarrative.)<br><br>		'''Mythic Threads''': Elements of legend, folklore, and mythology that resonate deep in human consciousness and thus have strong ties to reality even when they seem magical. Tarot cards, astrology, vampires, and demonic possession all hold Mythic Threads. (See hypernarrative.)<br><br>
	~~'''~~Tradition Terms: M~~'''~~		==Tradition Terms: M==
	'''Meatspace''': Old Virtual Adept term for the physical world; considered laughably dated by many 21st century mages. Also plain old meatspace.<br><br>		'''Meatspace''': Old Virtual Adept term for the physical world; considered laughably dated by many 21st century mages. Also plain old meatspace.<br><br>
	'''Merlin''': Slang for a powerful and/ or self-important old-school wizard; more respectful than Gandalfian or Dumbledore.<br><br>		'''Merlin''': Slang for a powerful and/ or self-important old-school wizard; more respectful than Gandalfian or Dumbledore.<br><br>
	'''MiB''': Man in Black.<br><br>		'''MiB''': Man in Black.<br><br>
	~~'''~~Technocratic Terms: M~~'''~~		==Technocratic Terms: M==
	'''Magic Man''': Sardonic name for a successful Syndicate operative.<br><br>		'''Magic Man''': Sardonic name for a successful Syndicate operative.<br><br>
	'''market correction''': Syndicate term for Paradox effects, based upon the view of reality as an open market of ideas.<br><br>		'''market correction''': Syndicate term for Paradox effects, based upon the view of reality as an open market of ideas.<br><br>

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	~~'''~~Technocratic Term: K~~'''~~		==Technocratic Term: K==
	'''Kamrad''': Capitalized, the Socially Conditioned citizens of Iteration X; lower case, a common name for low-ranking citizens of all Conventions.<br><br>		'''Kamrad''': Capitalized, the Socially Conditioned citizens of Iteration X; lower case, a common name for low-ranking citizens of all Conventions.<br><br>

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	'''Left-Hand Path (LHP)''': Mystic practices that employ unorthodox and forbidden elements (sex, drugs, violence, intoxication, the breaking of taboos, etc.) as tools for		'''Left-Hand Path (LHP)''': Mystic practices that employ unorthodox and forbidden elements (sex, drugs, violence, intoxication, the breaking of taboos, etc.) as tools for
	enlightenment; pursuit of rebellion and sensation as opposed to orthodoxy and asceticism. (See Right-Hand Path.)<br><br>		enlightenment; pursuit of rebellion and sensation as opposed to orthodoxy and asceticism. (See Right-Hand Path.)<br><br>
	~~'''~~Technocratic Term: L~~'''~~		==Technocratic Term: L==
	'''lab rat''': Scut-talk for a Technocrat who spends most or all of his life in a lab or Horizon Construct, far from the realities of the Front Lines.<br><br>		'''lab rat''': Scut-talk for a Technocrat who spends most or all of his life in a lab or Horizon Construct, far from the realities of the Front Lines.<br><br>
	'''LERMU''': Living Entity Reality Modulator Unit; Void Engineer operative genegineered to perform better in the Deep Universe. Considered the origin of Sleeper myths about gray aliens.<br><br>		'''LERMU''': Living Entity Reality Modulator Unit; Void Engineer operative genegineered to perform better in the Deep Universe. Considered the origin of Sleeper myths about gray aliens.<br><br>

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	'''Jhor''': Entropic Resonance; the death-taint affecting mages who deal intimately with the Underworld and Entropic reality.<br><br>		'''Jhor''': Entropic Resonance; the death-taint affecting mages who deal intimately with the Underworld and Entropic reality.<br><br>
	~~'''~~Tradition Terms: J~~'''~~		==Tradition Terms: J==
	'''Juice''': Slang for Quintessence.<br><br>		'''Juice''': Slang for Quintessence.<br><br>

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	'''initiation''': The introduction, through test and ceremony, of a person into an occult society.<br><br>		'''initiation''': The introduction, through test and ceremony, of a person into an occult society.<br><br>
	'''instrument''': When referring to magick, an instrument represents the tools and activities involved in a focus: belief inspires practice, which employs instruments to provide focus. The Technocracy often calls its instruments apparatuses, and many other technomancers use that term as well.<br><br>		'''instrument''': When referring to magick, an instrument represents the tools and activities involved in a focus: belief inspires practice, which employs instruments to provide focus. The Technocracy often calls its instruments apparatuses, and many other technomancers use that term as well.<br><br>
	~~'''~~Technocratic Terms: I~~'''~~		==Technocratic Terms: I==
	'''ice-pack''': A cold killer, usually from the NWO.<br><br>		'''ice-pack''': A cold killer, usually from the NWO.<br><br>
	'''influence''': Manipulation of one or more of the nine essential principles of reality, a.k.a. the Spheres; also a term for social clout (for instance, influence within the FBI).<br><br>		'''influence''': Manipulation of one or more of the nine essential principles of reality, a.k.a. the Spheres; also a term for social clout (for instance, influence within the FBI).<br><br>

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	'''hubris''': Overwhelming pride that leads people to excess and ruin.<br><br>		'''hubris''': Overwhelming pride that leads people to excess and ruin.<br><br>
	'''hypertech''': To paraphrase Arthur C. Clarke, sufficiently advanced technology that’s indistinguishable from magic; in short, technomagick. (See Enlightened Science, Inspired Science.)<br><br>		'''hypertech''': To paraphrase Arthur C. Clarke, sufficiently advanced technology that’s indistinguishable from magic; in short, technomagick. (See Enlightened Science, Inspired Science.)<br><br>
	~~'''~~Tradition Terms: H~~'''~~		==Tradition Terms: H==
	'''Home Turf''': A Horizon Realm sympathetic to Tradition mages and their practices.<br><br>		'''Home Turf''': A Horizon Realm sympathetic to Tradition mages and their practices.<br><br>
	'''Horizon''': (metaplot) The original center of the Council; a massive Otherworldly stronghold. Symbolizing the Traditions’ unity, it was attacked and destroyed twice in the late 1990s and is now believed to be lost.<br><br>		'''Horizon''': (metaplot) The original center of the Council; a massive Otherworldly stronghold. Symbolizing the Traditions’ unity, it was attacked and destroyed twice in the late 1990s and is now believed to be lost.<br><br>
	~~'''~~Technocratic Terms: H~~'''~~		==Technocratic Terms: H==
	'''HIT Mark''': One of a series of cybernetic killer robots; also scut-talk for a ruthlessly unsubtle killing machine.<br><br>		'''HIT Mark''': One of a series of cybernetic killer robots; also scut-talk for a ruthlessly unsubtle killing machine.<br><br>
	'''hypermath''': Principles of esoteric mathematics, often beyond the minds of unEnlightened people. (See hypertech, Inspired Science, Primal Utility, reality physics.)<br><br>		'''hypermath''': Principles of esoteric mathematics, often beyond the minds of unEnlightened people. (See hypertech, Inspired Science, Primal Utility, reality physics.)<br><br>

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	orphan label tends to be capitalized by those factions but not by many other mages, who consider that term to be insulting.<br><br>		orphan label tends to be capitalized by those factions but not by many other mages, who consider that term to be insulting.<br><br>
	'''Otherworlds, the''': Collective name for the various worlds beyond the Gauntlet. (See Three Worlds, Umbra, etc.)<br><br>		'''Otherworlds, the''': Collective name for the various worlds beyond the Gauntlet. (See Three Worlds, Umbra, etc.)<br><br>
	~~'''~~Technocratic Terms: O~~'''~~		==Technocratic Terms: O==
	'''oldlife''': The identity and lifestyle pursued by a Technocrat before she entered the ranks of the Technocratic Union; typically discarded upon full membership within those ranks.<br><br>		'''oldlife''': The identity and lifestyle pursued by a Technocrat before she entered the ranks of the Technocratic Union; typically discarded upon full membership within those ranks.<br><br>
	'''Op''': Short for operative.<br><br>		'''Op''': Short for operative.<br><br>
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	'''Procedure''': Capitalized, a Technocratic focus for technomagickal spells.<br><br>		'''Procedure''': Capitalized, a Technocratic focus for technomagickal spells.<br><br>
	'''Pure Ones, the''': Legendary beings said to have been angels, splinters of gods, or some other mystic entities. (See Avatar, the Wyck.)<br><br>		'''Pure Ones, the''': Legendary beings said to have been angels, splinters of gods, or some other mystic entities. (See Avatar, the Wyck.)<br><br>
	~~'''~~Tradition Terms: P~~'''~~		==Tradition Terms: P==
	'''Path of Thorns, the''': Old-form version of the term Fragile Path, referring to an individual mage’s path only.<br><br>		'''Path of Thorns, the''': Old-form version of the term Fragile Path, referring to an individual mage’s path only.<br><br>
	'''Porthos''': (metaplot) Properly known as Archmaster Porthos, this Hermetic wizard was supposedly the most powerful mage alive. Porthos was more than slightly insane, and though he wasn’t quite a Marauder, that insanity pained him greatly. In spite of it, Porthos spoke up for, and inspired, younger Tradition mages. Believed killed on Nov. 10, 1997, by the destruction of Doissetep, which he supposedly contained through a massive act of self-sacrifice. (See Ascension Warrior, Fragile Path.)<br><br>		'''Porthos''': (metaplot) Properly known as Archmaster Porthos, this Hermetic wizard was supposedly the most powerful mage alive. Porthos was more than slightly insane, and though he wasn’t quite a Marauder, that insanity pained him greatly. In spite of it, Porthos spoke up for, and inspired, younger Tradition mages. Believed killed on Nov. 10, 1997, by the destruction of Doissetep, which he supposedly contained through a massive act of self-sacrifice. (See Ascension Warrior, Fragile Path.)<br><br>
	'''Potter, Potterize''': To cheapen something magickal and/or wondrous; to employ pop cultural tools or rituals; or to view magick as gee-whiz Pollyanna. Obviously (and unfairly) derogatory.<br><br>		'''Potter, Potterize''': To cheapen something magickal and/or wondrous; to employ pop cultural tools or rituals; or to view magick as gee-whiz Pollyanna. Obviously (and unfairly) derogatory.<br><br>
	'''Protocols, the''': Laws of conduct that theoretically govern all Tradition mages.<br><br>		'''Protocols, the''': Laws of conduct that theoretically govern all Tradition mages.<br><br>
	'''Technocratic Terms: P~~'''~~		=='Technocratic Terms: P==
	'''Panopticon, the''': (metaplot) A cross-Convention elite force of operatives assigned to track down and eradicate the Sphinx and its allies, often using extreme force.<br><br>		'''Panopticon, the''': (metaplot) A cross-Convention elite force of operatives assigned to track down and eradicate the Sphinx and its allies, often using extreme force.<br><br>
	'''PLE''': Post-Life Entity; a ghost.<br><br>		'''PLE''': Post-Life Entity; a ghost.<br><br>
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	'''ritual''': An established series of activities that have a greater purpose behind them. Some rituals are simple (knocking on wood), whereas others are incredibly complex and restricted to certain people (a High Mass).<br><br>		'''ritual''': An established series of activities that have a greater purpose behind them. Some rituals are simple (knocking on wood), whereas others are incredibly complex and restricted to certain people (a High Mass).<br><br>
	'''rote''': A time-honored magickal spell.<br><br>		'''rote''': A time-honored magickal spell.<br><br>
	~~'''~~Tradition Terms: R~~'''~~		==Tradition Terms: R==
	'''Road Warrior hippies''': Neotribalists. Derogatory and used by outsiders, often when referring to Ecstatics, Dreamspeakers, and Verbenae.<br><br>		'''Road Warrior hippies''': Neotribalists. Derogatory and used by outsiders, often when referring to Ecstatics, Dreamspeakers, and Verbenae.<br><br>
	'''Rogue''': When capitalized, refers to a mage who has quit her sect, renounced Tradition membership, turned on her former allies, or gone mercenary.<br><br>		'''Rogue''': When capitalized, refers to a mage who has quit her sect, renounced Tradition membership, turned on her former allies, or gone mercenary.<br><br>
	'''Rogue Council, the''': (metaplot) Mysterious group or entity that began sending out clues and messages to apparently random mages around 2002; also known as (or affiliated with) the Sphinx.<br><br>		'''Rogue Council, the''': (metaplot) Mysterious group or entity that began sending out clues and messages to apparently random mages around 2002; also known as (or affiliated with) the Sphinx.<br><br>
	~~'''~~Technocratic Terms: R~~'''~~		==Technocratic Terms: R==
	'''reality crime''': Violating the laws of established Consensus with metaphysical/ paranormal phenomena; in plain English, using magick or other supernatural powers. (See Deviance, Reality Deviant.)<br><br>		'''reality crime''': Violating the laws of established Consensus with metaphysical/ paranormal phenomena; in plain English, using magick or other supernatural powers. (See Deviance, Reality Deviant.)<br><br>
	'''reality physics''': Esoteric laws of cause and effect; the deep principles underlying elementary physics; scientifically applied metaphysics; in other words, technomagick. (See Enlightened Science, Inspired Science, hypermath, hypertech.)<br><br>		'''reality physics''': Esoteric laws of cause and effect; the deep principles underlying elementary physics; scientifically applied metaphysics; in other words, technomagick. (See Enlightened Science, Inspired Science, hypermath, hypertech.)<br><br>
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	'''Stasis''': The metaphysical principle of form, set in motion by Dynamism and broken down by Entropy. (See Metaphysic Trinity.)<br><br>		'''Stasis''': The metaphysical principle of form, set in motion by Dynamism and broken down by Entropy. (See Metaphysic Trinity.)<br><br>
	'''static reality''': The momentum of reality, guided by the beliefs of humanity and setting what is possible into the form of what exists. True Magick, by definition, disrupts static reality, reworking it to fit a mage’s desires.<br><br>		'''static reality''': The momentum of reality, guided by the beliefs of humanity and setting what is possible into the form of what exists. True Magick, by definition, disrupts static reality, reworking it to fit a mage’s desires.<br><br>
	~~'''~~Tradition Terms: S~~'''~~		==Tradition Terms: S==
	'''Speaker''': Capitalized, a member of the Dreamspeakers, especially a political activist or rebel shaman.<br><br>		'''Speaker''': Capitalized, a member of the Dreamspeakers, especially a political activist or rebel shaman.<br><br>
	'''Sphinx, the''': (metaplot) Elusive entity that encouraged/encourages unity and Ascension among disillusioned Tradition mages; sent out untraceable messages marked with		'''Sphinx, the''': (metaplot) Elusive entity that encouraged/encourages unity and Ascension among disillusioned Tradition mages; sent out untraceable messages marked with
	a disappearing sphinx, indicating riddles to be solved. (See Rogue Council.)<br><br>		a disappearing sphinx, indicating riddles to be solved. (See Rogue Council.)<br><br>
	'''step(ping) sideways''': To mystically slide through the Gauntlet and enter the Penumbra.<br><br>		'''step(ping) sideways''': To mystically slide through the Gauntlet and enter the Penumbra.<br><br>
	~~'''~~Technocratic Terms: S~~'''~~		==Technocratic Terms: S==
	'''Sanitize''': To cleanse paranormal Resonance from a Node or RD tendencies from a person (again, see Social Conditioning); also, to purge all data, clues, and living things from a raided location. (See sweep ‘n’ sack.)<br><br>		'''Sanitize''': To cleanse paranormal Resonance from a Node or RD tendencies from a person (again, see Social Conditioning); also, to purge all data, clues, and living things from a raided location. (See sweep ‘n’ sack.)<br><br>
	'''Scut-talk''': Technocratic slang and/ or insults; often considered mildly (and sometimes seriously) unmutual.<br><br>		'''Scut-talk''': Technocratic slang and/ or insults; often considered mildly (and sometimes seriously) unmutual.<br><br>
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	Verbena (Verbenae), and Virtual Adepts (VAs).<br><br>		Verbena (Verbenae), and Virtual Adepts (VAs).<br><br>
	'''Transhumanist, transhumanism''': Person or philosophy dedicated to moving beyond human physical, and social limitations, usually through technology.<br><br>		'''Transhumanist, transhumanism''': Person or philosophy dedicated to moving beyond human physical, and social limitations, usually through technology.<br><br>
	~~'''~~Tradition Terms: T~~'''~~		==Tradition Terms: T==
	'''Tribunal''': Catch-all name for three types of gatherings of Council mages, usually to settle legal matters and/ or sit in judgment of crimes and determine punishments.<br><br>		'''Tribunal''': Catch-all name for three types of gatherings of Council mages, usually to settle legal matters and/ or sit in judgment of crimes and determine punishments.<br><br>
	'''Twist''': Slang for Resonance.<br><br>		'''Twist''': Slang for Resonance.<br><br>
	~~'''~~Technocratic Terms: T~~'''~~		==Technocratic Terms: T==
	'''Threat Null''': (metaplot) Perhaps the greatest threat the world has ever known… and only certain Void Engineers even know it exists. <br><br>		'''Threat Null''': (metaplot) Perhaps the greatest threat the world has ever known… and only certain Void Engineers even know it exists. <br><br>

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	'''Uncle Al''': Aleister Crowley, (in)famous occultist, sarcastically referred to by many mages as “Good ol’ Uncle Al.”<br><br>		'''Uncle Al''': Aleister Crowley, (in)famous occultist, sarcastically referred to by many mages as “Good ol’ Uncle Al.”<br><br>
	'''Underworld, the''': Capitalized, the Low Umbral region of death and Entropy.<br><br>		'''Underworld, the''': Capitalized, the Low Umbral region of death and Entropy.<br><br>
	~~'''~~Technocratic Terms: U~~'''~~		==Technocratic Terms: U==
	'''UID''': Universal Identification Designation, typically consisting either of two letters and a series of numbers (e.g.KD61643), a binary code (1001010110), or possibly a fragment of genetic code. Often stamped or engraved on badges, skin, and personal or assigned property; in short, a Technocrat’s official name.<br><br>		'''UID''': Universal Identification Designation, typically consisting either of two letters and a series of numbers (e.g.KD61643), a binary code (1001010110), or possibly a fragment of genetic code. Often stamped or engraved on badges, skin, and personal or assigned property; in short, a Technocrat’s official name.<br><br>
	'''unconventional personnel''': Enhanced, biomodded, or artificially created operatives. (See clone, construct, cyborg, LERMU, etc.)<br><br>		'''unconventional personnel''': Enhanced, biomodded, or artificially created operatives. (See clone, construct, cyborg, LERMU, etc.)<br><br>
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	'''Void, the''': Capitalized, the deepest reaches of space; the principle of ultimate Oblivion; the utter absence of possibility; primal chaos; and the heart of the Underworld – all of which, in essence, may be the same thing. Sometimes called the Absolute, especially by Nephandi.<br><br>		'''Void, the''': Capitalized, the deepest reaches of space; the principle of ultimate Oblivion; the utter absence of possibility; primal chaos; and the heart of the Underworld – all of which, in essence, may be the same thing. Sometimes called the Absolute, especially by Nephandi.<br><br>
	'''vulgar magick''': Drastic, obvious alterations of reality; the opposite of coincidental magick.<br><br>		'''vulgar magick''': Drastic, obvious alterations of reality; the opposite of coincidental magick.<br><br>
	~~'''~~Technocratic Terms: V'''		==Technocratic Terms: V'''==
	'''Victor''': Genegineered construct, meant to upgrade the human condition; noted for extreme good looks, physical capability, and unfortunate quirks of personality and mental		'''Victor''': Genegineered construct, meant to upgrade the human condition; noted for extreme good looks, physical capability, and unfortunate quirks of personality and mental
	stability. (See clone, unconventional personnel.)<br><br>		stability. (See clone, unconventional personnel.)<br><br>
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	for disreputable (not always female) practitioners of the Arts.<br><br>		for disreputable (not always female) practitioners of the Arts.<br><br>
	'''Wyck, the''': Legendary name for the first primordial mages, descended from the Pure Ones; often translated as “the Wise (Ones).”<br><br>		'''Wyck, the''': Legendary name for the first primordial mages, descended from the Pure Ones; often translated as “the Wise (Ones).”<br><br>
	~~'''~~Tradition Terms: W~~'''~~		==Tradition Terms: W==
	'''Week of Nightmares, the''': (metaplot) First week of June, 1999; mass nightmares and visions greet the rise of a horrific, mysterious, godlike entity. After that entity rampages across India and Bangladesh, the Technocracy nukes it; <s>this, in turn, kicks off the Avatar Storm as well as ending several hundred thousand lives.</s> (NOTE: the Avatar Storm is not a -current- metaplot here. See [[Current Effects]])<br><br>		'''Week of Nightmares, the''': (metaplot) First week of June, 1999; mass nightmares and visions greet the rise of a horrific, mysterious, godlike entity. After that entity rampages across India and Bangladesh, the Technocracy nukes it; <s>this, in turn, kicks off the Avatar Storm as well as ending several hundred thousand lives.</s> (NOTE: the Avatar Storm is not a -current- metaplot here. See [[Current Effects]])<br><br>
	'''witch-war''': Internal scrap or rivalry between allied mystic factions (Tradition or otherwise).<br><br>		'''witch-war''': Internal scrap or rivalry between allied mystic factions (Tradition or otherwise).<br><br>