The Thousandfold Thought Part 78

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talent-The base monetary unit of the Nansur Empire.

Tamiznai-A fortified oasis two days south of the River Sempis, frequented by caravans.

Tears of G.o.d-See Chorae Chorae.

Tekne-Also known as the Old Science. The non-sorcerous craft of the Inchoroi, used to mould abominations out of living flesh. According to various Nonman sources, the Tekne proceeds on the presumption that everything in nature, including life, is fundamentally mechanical. Despite the absurdity of this claim, few dispute the efficacy of the Tekne, as the Inchoroi and the Consult after them have time and again demonstrated the ability to "manufacture flesh." Mandate scholars claim that the fundamental principles of the Tekne have been long lost, and that the Consult can only proceed in a trial-and-error fas.h.i.+on, on the basis of an incomplete understanding, and using ancient and ill-understood instruments. This ignorance, they claim, is all that preserves the world from the No-G.o.d's return.

Tempiras the King-A work widely thought the greatest of Hamishaza's satiric tragedies.

Temple of Exorietta-A notorious temple in Carythusal.

Temple Prayer-Also referred to as the High Temple Prayer. The prayer, beginning "Sweet G.o.d of G.o.ds" and attributed to Inri Sejenus in The Tractate, The Tractate, that has become the standard among the Inrithi. that has become the standard among the Inrithi.

Tendant'heras-An extensive fortress located on Nilnamesh's frontier with Girgash and Kianene.

Tertae Plains-The heavily cultivated alluvial plain bordering northeast Caraskand.

tesperari-A Nansur term for naval captains who retire to command merchant s.h.i.+ps.

Thampis, Kemetti (4076- )-A Conriyan Baron from the Anpleian frontier. (4076- )-A Conriyan Baron from the Anpleian frontier.

Tharschilka, Heanar (4068-4110)-The Galeoth Earl of Nergaota, and one of the three leaders of the Vulgar Holy War. (4068-4110)-The Galeoth Earl of Nergaota, and one of the three leaders of the Vulgar Holy War.

Therishut, Gishtari (4067-4111)-A Conriyan Baron from the Ainoni frontier, murdered by persons unknown. (4067-4111)-A Conriyan Baron from the Ainoni frontier, murdered by persons unknown.

Thesji Bowmen-An elite Kianene unit of Chorae archers.

Third a.n.a.lytic of Men, The-Regarded by many as Ajencis's magnum opus, the Third a.n.a.lytic Third a.n.a.lytic interrogates the aspects of human nature that make knowledge possible, as well as the human weaknesses that make knowledge so difficult to attain. As Ajencis notes, "if all Men disagree on all matters, then most Men confuse deception for truth." He investigates the reasons, not only for deception in general, but for the erroneous sense of conviction that sustains it, giving what has come to be called the "selfish knower" thesis, the idea that convenience, conditioning, and appeal (as opposed to evidence and rational argumentation) are the primary motivation for the beliefs of the vast majority. interrogates the aspects of human nature that make knowledge possible, as well as the human weaknesses that make knowledge so difficult to attain. As Ajencis notes, "if all Men disagree on all matters, then most Men confuse deception for truth." He investigates the reasons, not only for deception in general, but for the erroneous sense of conviction that sustains it, giving what has come to be called the "selfish knower" thesis, the idea that convenience, conditioning, and appeal (as opposed to evidence and rational argumentation) are the primary motivation for the beliefs of the vast majority.

Thoti-Eannorean-The alleged mother tongue of all Men, and the language of The Chronicle of the Tusk The Chronicle of the Tusk.

"Though you lose your soul, you shall gain the world."-The penultimate answer in the Mandate catechism, referring to the fact that Mandate Schoolmen, unlike other Schoolmen, d.a.m.n themselves for a purpose.

Thousand Temples-The ecclesiastical and administrative framework of Inrithism, based in Sumna but omnipresent throughout most of the Three Seas. The Thousand Temples first became a dominant social and political inst.i.tution during the reign of the first Aspect-Emperor, Triamis the Great, who declared Inrithism the official faith of the Ceneian Empire in 2505. Authority is nominally centralized in the person of the Shriah, who is regarded as the Latter Prophet's living representative, but the sheer size and complexity of the Thousand Temples often renders that authority ceremonial. Aside from the management of the temples proper, there are the ecclesiastical courts, the political missions, the various Colleges, and the labyrinthine interconnections with the Cults to administer. As a result, the Thousand Temples often suffers from weak leaders.h.i.+p, and is regarded with cynicism by many in the Three Seas.

Thousand Thousand Halls-The labyrinth constructed by the Dunyain beneath Ishual and used by them to test their initiates. Those who become lost in the Thousand Thousand Halls invariably die, ensuring that only the most intelligent survive.

Three-Headed Serpent-The symbol of the Scarlet Spires.

Three Hearts of G.o.d-A term referring to Sumna, the Thousand Temples, and the Tusk.

Three Seas-Specifically, the seas of Meneanor, Oncis, and Nyranisas, located in south central Earwa. More generally, the (primarily Ketyai) civilization that has thrived in this region since the end of the Apocalypse.

Threesie-The name given to Nansur who sign on for a third fourteen-year term of service in the Imperial Army.

Throseanis (3256-3317)-A late Ceneian dramatist, famed for his (3256-3317)-A late Ceneian dramatist, famed for his Triamis Imperator, Triamis Imperator, a dramatic account of the life of Triamis I, the greatest of the Ceneian Aspect-Emperors. a dramatic account of the life of Triamis I, the greatest of the Ceneian Aspect-Emperors.

Thunyeric-The language of Thunyerus, a derivative of Meoric.

Thunyerus-A Norsirai nation of the Three Seas located on the northeastern coasts of the Meneanor Sea. According to Thunyeri legend, their peoples migrated down the length of the Wernma River, continually pressured by the Sranc tribes that largely rule the great forests of the Dameori Wilderness. For two hundred years the Thunyeri plied the Three Seas as pirates and raiders. Then, in 3987, after three generations of Inrithi missionaries had largely converted them from their traditional Kiunnat beliefs, the tribes elected their first King, Hringa Hurrausch, and began adopting the inst.i.tutions of their Three Seas neighbours.

Tirummas, Nersei (4075-4100)-The eldest brother of Nersei Proyas, and Crown Prince of Conriya until his death at sea in 4100. (4075-4100)-The eldest brother of Nersei Proyas, and Crown Prince of Conriya until his death at sea in 4100.

Tokush (4068-4111)-The Master of Spies to Ikurei Xerius III. (4068-4111)-The Master of Spies to Ikurei Xerius III.

topoi-Locations where the acc.u.mulation of trauma and suffering has frayed the boundaries between the World and the Outside.

Tractate, The-The writings of Inri Sejenus and his disciples, forming the second part of the Inrithi scriptural canon. The Inrithi believe The Tractate The Tractate to be the prophesied culmination of to be the prophesied culmination of The Chronicle of the Tusk, The Chronicle of the Tusk, an amendment of the Covenant of G.o.ds and Men for the realities of a new age. Among its seventeen books are various accounts of the life of the Latter Prophet, many parables for the purposes of moral instruction, and Inri Sejenus's own explanation of the "Intervention" he himself represents: that mankind, as it matures, will become more and more able to wors.h.i.+p the G.o.d in His "singular multiplicity." Given that an amendment of the Covenant of G.o.ds and Men for the realities of a new age. Among its seventeen books are various accounts of the life of the Latter Prophet, many parables for the purposes of moral instruction, and Inri Sejenus's own explanation of the "Intervention" he himself represents: that mankind, as it matures, will become more and more able to wors.h.i.+p the G.o.d in His "singular multiplicity." Given that The Tractate The Tractate was written more as a testament to the divinity of Inri Sejenus's vision than out of any real commitment to historical rigour, it is impossible to a.s.sess the veracity of the text. Zarathinius and, more recently, Fanim commentators have pointed out several glaring inconsistencies in the text, but nothing that Inrithi apologists have not been able to explain away. was written more as a testament to the divinity of Inri Sejenus's vision than out of any real commitment to historical rigour, it is impossible to a.s.sess the veracity of the text. Zarathinius and, more recently, Fanim commentators have pointed out several glaring inconsistencies in the text, but nothing that Inrithi apologists have not been able to explain away.

Trail of Skulls-See saka'ilrait saka'ilrait.

Triamarius I (3470-3517)-The first of the Zerxei Emperors, acclaimed by the Imperial Army following the a.s.sa.s.sination of Trimus Meniphas I in 3508. See (3470-3517)-The first of the Zerxei Emperors, acclaimed by the Imperial Army following the a.s.sa.s.sination of Trimus Meniphas I in 3508. See Nansur Empire Nansur Empire.