Glossary





Cats - Felix Sapiens, A race of humanoid cats that inhabit the central parts of Saurischia around the coasts of the Medlin Sea.

College of Umusks - The governing body of Umusks as well as the center for Dogling education. It is located in Narsareg

Doglings - Canis Sapiens, A race of humanoid dogs that inhabit the northern and central parts of Saurischia.

The Dream Lands - Formerly New Guinea. An Island located in the South Pacific and the home of the only remaining major Human civilization.

Godlings - Humans that live in secluded locations around Sausichia. Though genetically identical to humans of the modern era, they are so culturally different as to be considered a different race.

Gods - Generally refers to the humans of the 21st - 23rd centuries who, through genetic science created mammaloids and reintroduced dinosaurs to the world. Can also refer to mythological beings, perhaps inspired by humans.

The Great War - The biggest war in the history of Saurischia where Magok attempted to conquer the continent.

Grimmwolves - A race of humanoid wolves that inhabit the norther parts of Saurischia.

Har, The - Lepus Sapiens, A race of humanoid rabbits that inhabit the southeastern part of Saurischia, they resemble humans more than the other Mammaloids.

History Song - History preserved in the oral tradition. Generally sung at mealtimes.

Korg - A Dogling language common along The Northern Frontier

Mammaloids - A collective term for the three major races of Saurischia, Doglings, Cats, and The Har.

Nagaslyn - The thirteen greater Slyn created to lead the Slyn and Grimmwolf armies of Magok.

The Northern Frontier - The informal boundary between the Dogling and Grimmwolf lands in the norther part of Saurischia.

Reg - The Dogling word for "city".

Regis Tree - A giant coniferous tree, the result of genetic manipulation in the 21st and 22nd centures. The trees dominate the landscape and are used by the sentient inhabitants of Saurischia for a variety of purposes including the construction of shelter.

Ruk - The Dogling word for "fortress".

Slyn - A race of snakelike humanoids created by Magok.

Speardog - Dogling infantry, generally bulldogs, trained to fight in groups using spears and shields.

Time of Frost - an ice age lasting from ~2300 ce to 5000 ce. Learn more

Ucantha - a giant fern that grows in the northern and central forests of Saurischia. A leaf will typically be six feet long by two feet wide.

Umusk - A Dogling holyman. Umusks teach Dogling about the Gods, as well as preserve Dogling history through history songs


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