Gurmanis Related
Alb- a long white garment terminating at the ankles. Worn by members of the clergy.
Arming Jacket- a padded upper body garment with attachment points to which armor plates can be tied to.
Arming Sword- a straight bladed, double-edged, single-handed blade with a cross-shaped base.
Bailey- a castle courtyard enclosed by a wall.
Chasuble- the outermost garment, conical in shape, worn by members of the clergy.
Chevalier- a term meaning ‘knight.’
Couter- an armor plate worn over the elbow.
Cuisse- an armor plate worn around the thigh
Deus le Volt- a phrase meaning ‘God Will’s It.’
Dieu Merci- a phrase meaning ‘Thank God.’
Dommage- a term meaning ‘Shame.’
Fiefdom- a heritable area of land that a feudal lord controls.
Great Helm- a full face metal helmet with a barrel-like shape.
Greave- an armor plate worn around the shin.
Longsword- a straight bladed, double-edged, single- or two-handed blade with a cross-shaped base.
Men-at-Arms- a soldier who is a knight, noble, commoner, or mercenary.
Mon Dieu- a phrase meaning ‘My God.’
Pauldron- an armor plate worn over the shoulder.
Peace of God- guidance commanding the immunity of religious property, clergy, women, pilgrims, and other non-combatants from violence.
Plackart- an armor plate worn over the torso.
Poleyn- an armor plate worn over the knee.
Sabaton- an armor plate worn around the foot.
Stole- a scarf-like garment worn over other clothes. Worn by members of the clergy.
Surcoat- an outer garment emblazoned with one’s personal arms and may extend to below one’s knees or to one’s ankles. Can be worn in military or non-military contexts.
Truce of God- guidance banning warfare on certain days and certain religious festivals.
Saomarhad Related
Ablaq- a building technique which uses alternating rows of light and dark stone.
Alfiz- a horseshoe shaped archway. An adornment in architecture.
Al-ḥamdu l-ilalhurahi rabbi l-ʿālamīn- a phrase meaning ‘Praise be to God, Lord of the Universe(s).’
Alhamlialhurah- a phrase meaning ‘Praise be to Alhurah.’ Spoken by Saomarhadians as an expression of thanks.
As-salāmu ʿalaykum, Wa ʿalaykumu s-salām- phrases meaning ‘Peace be upon you.’ and ‘And peace be upon you.’ commonly spoken as a greeting.
Astaghfirualhurah- a phrase meaning ‘I seek forgiveness from Alhurah.’ Commonly spoken as an expression of disbelief or disapproval by Saomarhadians.
Baba- a word meaning ‘Father.’
Bey- a title for a chieftain in charge of an area of land known as a beylik.
Chhajja- a type of building overhand or roof covering.
Djanbīyya- a type of curved dagger.
Emir- a title for a noble in charge of an area of land or kingdom known as am emirate.
Ghorfa- a vaulted room used in desert settings to store grain. Commonly stacked one on top of each other.
Girih- decorative geometric patterns used to decorate architecture and handicrafts.
Hammam- a bathouse.
Howz- a symmetrical pool.
Imam- a person who leads prayer in a mosque.
Inshalhurah- a phrase meaning ‘If Alhurah wills’ or ‘Alhurah willing.’ Commonly used in reference to future events.
Iwan- a rectangular structure open on one side by a vaulted opening.
Jali- a perforated screen with an ornamental pattern.
Kafir- a word that refers to someone who disbelieves in God. Can mean ‘infidel, disbeliever, or denier among other similar meanings.
Kaftan- a type of robe or tunic worn over other clothes. Reaches the ankles.
Kilij- a one-handed, single-edged, slightly curved sword.
Madressa- an educational institution either secular or religious.
Maktaba- an institution that holds books. A library.
Mashalhurah- a phrase meaning ‘What Alhurah has willed.’ Used to express awe or beauty.
Mashrabiya- a projecting window enclosed with wood latticework (Jali).
Qa’a- a reception room in a house.
Qazam- a word meaning ‘dwarf, midget, or little fellow.’ Refers to a small or short individual.
Riwaq- an arcade or portico. An architectural design element.
Sabr- a word meaning ‘endurance, perseverance, or persistence.’ Refers to remaining steadfast when encountering problems.
Sebil- a kiosk in which an attendant provides water to the public behind a screen. Can also refer to an unmanned water fountain where water is provided via taps.
Shadirvan- a water fountain built in public or private courtyards.
Souk- a marketplace of various shops located under vaulted, covered, or open streets.
Thawb- a long ankle-length sleeved robe.
Yatagan- a one-handed, single-edged, forward curved sword.
Other
Alluvial Fan- a triangle-shaped deposit of gravel or smaller sediment emerging from a mountain or area of high topography, and spreading out over a flat area.
Butte- an isolated hill with a flat top and steep to vertical sides formed in arid environments.
Coat-of-Arms- a visual design, aesthetic or symbolic, that represents an individual, family, organization, or state. Printed on shields, surcoats, and other material.
Desert Pavement- pebble or cobble sized fragments of sediment and rock closely packed and interlocked. Forms a hard semi-flat surface in arid environments.
Glacial Erratic- a rock or bolder unlike the local rock type that was deposited by a glacier.
Inselburgs- an isolated hill or ridge that rose abruptly from the surrounding region. Found in many environments.
Mesa- an isolated, flat-topped ridge or hill with steep to vertical sides. Commonly found in arid environments.
Postern Gate- a secondary door or gate in a fortification, castle, or city wall.
Yardang- a wind carved consolidated or semi-consolidated rock protruding from bedrock.