Consider this your unofficial glossary. Committing any of this to memory is optional. Surviving it is not.

The Hollow — An ancient stronghold carved into black cliffside, old enough to remember things it probably shouldn’t. Do not knock. It already knows you’re there.

The Flameborn — Soren’s people. Extremely serious about duty, honour, and the correct way to fold a battle tent. Deeply unserious about shirts.

Witchbinders — The Hollow’s enforcers. Bind magic, break wills, generally ruin everyone’s evening. Widely regarded as the reason nobody in this world trusts a “quiet forest.”

The Bond — A sigil-based connection between a Fae and their chosen mate, marked by an unfortunate tendency to glow at the worst possible moments. Cannot be turned off. Believe me, several characters have tried.

Draconic Telepathy — A one-way conversation where the dragon does 90% of the talking and 100% of the judging. See also: Velwyn.

Amara — A name. Ask again later. It’ll make more sense once it stops being terrifying.

More entries added as the chaos escalates.