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Gorean Dictionary - T

ta (preposition)

to; as in Ta-Sardar-Gor - 'to the Priest Kings of Gor' (Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 13)

tabor (noun)

a small hand drum; its drumhead is made of verrskin. The tension is adjusted by tightening or loosening small pegs around its perimeter. (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 133; Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, page 36)

Tabor Island (noun)

an exchange island, a free port administered by members of the Merchant Caste, named for the drum it resembles. It fears Tyros, its powerful neighbor. Their merchants are famed for the accuracy of their accounts. (Book 8: Hunters of Gor, page 42)

tabuk! (exposition)

this tarn command is used by the tarnsman on long flights, and does not want to free the bird to find prey. When he spots a tabuk or other animal, he cries, 'Tabuk!' and this is the signal for the tarn to hunt. The bird makes its kill and feeds and the flight resumes with the tarnsman in the saddle. (Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 126)

tabuk, common (noun)

a kind of antelope, yellow in color with a single horn found in many area's of Gor. It travels in fleet footed herds and haunts the ka-la-na thickets of the planet occasionally venturing daintily into the meadows in search of berries and salt. Its meat is used as food by men (often as tabuk steak) and animals. It is a favorite prey of Tarns. (Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, pages 76 and 126; Book 3: Priest Kings of Gor, page 191)

tabuk, northern (noun)

massive, tawny and swift, is much larger than its smaller southern variety; standing ten hands at the shoulders. They have a single spiraling ivory horn, which at its base can be 2-1/2 inches in diameter and over a yard in length. The Red Hunters are irrevocably tired to the tabuk for sustenance and the devices of daily living much like the Wagon Peoples and the bosk, and the Red Savages and the kailiauk. (Book 12: Beasts of Gor, page 152)

tabuk, prairie (noun)

described as tawny and gazelle-like with a single horn, it responds to threat by scurrying away or lying down. Presumably this response is useful because of the high grass of the Barrens as most predators depend on vision to detect and locate its prey. (Book 18: Blood Brothers of Gor, page 316)

Tabuk's Ford (noun)

a large village located in the basin area of the Verl River, four hundred pasangs generally north and slightly west of Ar. It is twenty pasangs west of the Vosk Road. The village contains about forty families. Thurnus is the peasant caste leader and Melina is his free companion. It is a rich village known for sleen breeding.

Tafa (noun)

town, part of the Vosk League, located far east of Ar's Station.

Ta-grapes (noun)

edible purple fruit, the size of a small plum, similar to earth grapes, from which Ta-wine is made. Usually associated with the terraces of the Isle of Cos, but also found in various locales of similar latitude. (Book 3: Priest Kings of Gor, page 45; Book 10: Tribesman of Gor, page 213; Book 20: Players of Gor, page 291; Book 21: Mercenaries of Gor, page 81)

Tahari (noun)

located southeast of Ar, below the eastern foothills of the Voltai, and to the south is the Tahari. This is a desert area also known as the Wastes, or the Emptiness. It is shaped like a gigantic, lengthy trapezoid with eastward leaning sides. At its northwest corner is Tor; the area east of Tor is hundreds of pasangs in depth, maybe thousands. It is generally rocky and hilly, save in the dune country. It is almost constantly windblown by a hot wind and waterless. There are oases fed from underground rivers flowing southeast from the Voltai range. The water erupts in oases springs or is reached by deep well, down to two hundred feet. The day temperatures in the shade are 120 degrees. The oasis communities number from a hundred to thousands of people and are often hundreds of pasangs apart from each other. They depend on caravans for their needs.

Tahari Desert (noun)

desert region variously known as the 'Tahari Wastes' lies east of Tor. It is hundreds of pasangs deep and thousands in length, punctuated by various oasis springs and deep wells. In some areas, it has been centuries between rains. Diurnal air temperatures in the shade are in the range of 120 degree's Fahrenheit. Klima, located far to the east in 'The Wastes' is the location of the infamous salt mines. The major tribes are the Kavars and the Aretai, and their vassal tribes, such as the Char, the Kashani, the Ta'Kara, the Raviri, the Tashid, the Luraz, and the Bakahs. (Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, pages 33 and 47)

Tahari ring (noun)

one of a set of five invisibility rings produced by the Kur scientist, Prasdak thousands of years ago. The Tahari ring, given to Tarl Cabot by a Kur ally, was used by him to help him disarm a destructive device from the Steel Worlds, which would have destroyed the planet. Cabot gave the ring to Samos, who entrusted it to Shaba, a famed explorer credited with discovering the source of the Ua. Shaba used the ring to aid in his explorations and to entice Cabot to follow him to into the jungle. He needed Cabot to ensure someone would return his many maps and scrolls of exploration to civilized Gor. He died, as he expected, at the source of the Ua River named for him, Lake Shaba. Bila Haruma returned the ring to Cabot, after Shaba's death. (Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, pages 285-294 and 303; Book 13: Explorers of Gor, pages 27-34; 431-435 and 449)

Tajuks (noun)

a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Aretai (Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 342)

Ta'Kara (noun)

a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Kavars (Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 93)

Tal (noun)

a common gorean greeting often accompanied with a salute performed by raising the right hand to shoulder level, palm inward. One example exists which appears that Tal is used as a farewell, but even Tarl Cabot interpreted it as a 'final greeting', rather than a farewell. (Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, pages 28, 55, 70 and 172; Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 392; Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 87; Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, pages 344 and 345; Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 199)

talender (noun)

delicate, yellow petaled meadow flower, symbolic of feminine love and beauty; a crown of talendars is often worn by a free woman during the Companionship ceremony; worn in a slave girl's hair, it is a symbol of deep submission and emotional attachment and a silent plea for her to be raped (Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, pages 131 and 139; Book 8: Hunters of Gor, page 65)

talmit (noun)

headband (Book 9: Marauders of Gor, page 139)

talmit, kajira (noun)

headband worn by work slaves; it can denote girls with authority over other slaves. (Book 7: Captive of Gor, pages 285-286)

talu (noun)

a unit a measure equaling two gallons (Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 242)

talu bag (noun)

a small bag commonly carried by a nomad herding verr afoot near his camp, but seldom used in caravans except on the saddles of scouts. (Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 242)

taluna (noun; lit. 'panther girl', plural

talunae): a free woman who lives as a hunter in small tribes of 15-100 members; they roam the equatorial forests of Gor (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 384-399)

Tamber Gulf (noun)

The Vosk River empties here into Thassa. Port Kar is located in this gulf.

Tambur Gulf Oysters (noun)

from the Tamber Gulf, these oysters are served raw or baked.

tanager (noun)

bird found in the emergent level of the rainforests (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 311)

Tancred's Landing

a town, part of the Vosk League, downriver on the Olni and near Lara, located east of Ar's Station, Forest Port, and Iskander.

tar (preposition)

to

tarn (noun)

crested, hawk-like bird large enough to be ridden; some with a 50' wing span, they are bred for various reasons such as battle and in racing (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 51; Book 22: Dancer of Gor, page 148)

Tarnburg (noun)

a city in the southern, more civilized ranges of the Voltai, it is essentially a mountain fortress located two hundred pasangs to the north and west of Hochburg. This high city is the home of Dietrich of Tarnburg, a renowned military strategist, the victor in multiple engagements, and the innovator of several military techniques, defenses, formations, etc. (Book 21: Mercenaries of Gor, pages 31-33)

tarn cot (noun)

building in which domesticated tarns are housed (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 165)

tarn cot, faction (noun)

a tarn cot for use by numerous owners involved in a faction. (Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 169)

tarn death (noun)

each limb of a person is attached by rope or chain to different tarns and the person is flown aloft then torn apart; done on earth in the middle ages with horses (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 158)

tarn disk, copper (noun)

a unit of currency (Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 160)

tarn disk, gold (noun)

a unit of currency, of the highest value on Gor; also made in double-weight; many cities on Gor mint their own money, but the gold tarn disk of Ar is the standard for much of Gor (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 191)

tarn drums (noun)

drums used in a march during war; the signals are used to control flying tarn armies. (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, pages 130 and 191)

tarn goad (noun)

an electrical device, much like a cattle prod, used for controlling tarns; is approximately 20-inches long (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 50)

tarn keeper (noun)

one that oversees tarn handling. (Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 168)

Tarn Keepers, Caste of (noun)

Those working and training tarns. (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 52)

tarn lice (noun)

marble to fist-sized parasites that infest tarns. (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 142)

tarn, racing (noun)

more slender, lighter birds bred for speed and endurance. Messengers to go from one city-state to another also use racing Tarns.

tarn ship (noun)

a type of ram-ship, being long and narrow, with a shallow draft, a straight keel, a single lateen rigged mast, and a single bank of oars; at the prow, below the waterline, has a ram shaped like a tarn's head; it also carries light catapults, shearing blades, and other weaponry (Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 192)

Tarntauros (noun)

legendary half-man, half-tarn, similar to the mythical Earth legend of the centaur (Book 23: Renegades of Gor, page 138)

tarn, transport (noun)

huge, heavy, slower birds bred to carry large loads in hanging baskets or pallets over great distances.

tarn, war (noun)

heavier then average tarn but agile, trained to aid in battle, very ferocious.

tarn whistle (noun)

tarns on the planet Gor are trained to respond to the shrill, piercing call of the tarn whistle or tarn call; a means of summoning. (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 50)

tarn wire (noun)

razor wire strung between the walls of a city to protect it from aerial attack (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 162)

tarna (noun)

daughter, as in Sa-Tarna 'Life Daughter' (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 68)

Ta-Sardar-Gor (lit. 'To the Priest-Kings of Gor')

ritual phrase proclaimed loudly in ritual during the pre-banquet libation in which a few grains of meal, colored salt, and a few drops of wine are placed in a fire; the equivalent of saying grace. Varies in formality from the simple statement. (Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 13; Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 89)

Ta-Sardar-Var (noun)

directional division of a Gorean map (Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 3)

tarsiers (noun)

nocturnal jit monkeys, inhabitants of the rainforest.

tarsk (noun)

a) porcine fat, grunting, brindled, shaggy-maned, hoofed, flat-snorted, rooting, short-legged quadruped, having a bristly mane which runs down its spine to the base of the tail. In the wild, it is viciously aggressive. A common source of meat, and is often roasted whole. Market of Semris is famed for its tarsk markets. Similar to the Earth boar. (Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 76; Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 87; Book 6: Raiders of Gor, pages 44 and 219; Book 13: Explorers of Gor, pages 345-346; Book 22: Dancer of Gor, pages 106, 108 and 281)

tarsk bit (noun)

a copper coin worth from 1/10 to ½ of a copper tarsk, depending on the city which mints the coin (see copper tarsk) (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 54)

tarsk, copper (noun)

a copper coin (see tarsk silver and tarsk bit). (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 54)

tarsk, giant (noun)

presumably the large cousin of the common tarsk, standing 10 hands high at the shoulder and hunted with lances from tarnback. (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 346)

tarsk, silver (noun)

a coin considered to be of much value by most goreans. It is worth 100 copper tarks in most cities. Ten silver tarks is the equivalent of one gold piece of one of the high cities. Many gold pieces are standardized against the golden tarn disk of Ar. (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 54; Book 15: Rogue of Gor, page 155; Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 120)

Tashid (noun)

a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Aretai (Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 364)

Tassa powder (noun)

a reddish powder, usually mixed with red wine, which renders the consumer unconscious (Book 14: Fighting Slave of Gor, pages 222-223; Book 16: Guardsman of Gor, page 113; Book 20: Players of Gor, page 293)

tassna (noun)

mother, as in Sa-Tassna 'Life-Mother' (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 43)

tasta (noun)

founding, as of a city

tastas (noun)

stick candy, sweet succulent candy; normally found in parks, promenades, and popular events (Book 22: Dancer of Gor, page 81)

ta-teera (noun)

similar to a slave tunic, but more ragged and revealing; a one-piece, sleeveless, short slave garment; often referred to as the 'slave rag' (Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 81; Book 22: Dancer of Gor, page 280)

Ta-Thassa (phrase; lit. 'to the sea')

ritual phrase invoked during a libation offering of wine, oil, and salt made to Thassa (Book 8: Hunters of Gor, page 73)

Ta-Thassa Mountains (noun)

Large mountain range described as 'sub-equatorial,' located in Gor's southern hemisphere, at the shores of Thassa. It marks the southern border of the rainforest between it and the southern praries. Its western border is the shores of the Thassa. (Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 6)

Tatrix (noun)

title of the female ruler of the city of Tharna (Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 66; Book 19: Kajira of Gor, page 66)

Ta-wine (noun)

a dry wine made from purple grapes grown on the terraces of the Isle of Cos, served at room temperature, or warm, in a tankard or goblet. The color is not described, but the grapes are purple. (Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 213; Book 14: Fighting Slave of Gor, page 306)

tau (noun)

a letter of the Gorean alphabet; corresponds to the Earth letter 'T' (Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 383)

Taurentians (noun)

elite Palace Guard of Ar, highly trained and devoted to their commanders, having high status, privileges and skills close to the fulcrum of power hold the power to enthrone and dethrone ubars.

Tea, Bazi (noun)

very aromatic tea brewed fresh from Bazi leaves. Traditionally in the Tahari, it is an herbal beverage served hot and heavily sugared; ceremonially drunk from three tiny cups (similar to Urth's espresso cups) at a time, in rapid succession. Served in a fashion similar to the Japanese Green Tea Ceremony on Urth, it is a very beautiful and elaborate serve by the kajira. In the North, Bazi Tea is highly prized, but served less formally as tea is served on Earth, for example. (Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 38; Book 12: Beasts of Gor, pages 206, 209 and 212)

Teaching, the (noun)

a dogma, bordering on fanaticism that men and women are the same followed by the Waniyampi community, collective slaves of the Kaiila Tribes. Its circular theme is that 'all' equal 'one', therefore everyone and everything are 'the same'. (Book 17: Savages of Gor, pages 234-235, 272 and 291-294; Book 18: Blood Brother of Gor, pages 156-157)

tef (noun)

a unit of measure, consisting of a handful of whatever produce (such as dates) is being weighed; 6 tefs equal one tefa (Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 46)

tefa (noun)

1) a unit of measure equaling 6 tefs, or handfuls; 5 tefas equal 1 huda; 2) a small basket (Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 46)

telekint (noun)

a plant of the Tahari; its roots, mashed and mixed with water, provide a red dye (Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 83)

Teletus Island (noun)

an exchange island, a free port administered by members of the Merchant Caste.

tem (noun)

a tree, which produces a black wood that is very strong; ebony (Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 141; Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 15)

tent, Gorean campaign (noun)

in large fixed camps, the tents of Tarnsmen are circular with a conical roof and have an entrance canopy. A pennon bearing the insignia of the particular unit is affixed to it's top. These tents follow the tarnsmen in their flights, borne on supply wagons of the main body. (Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, page 51)

tenth ahn (noun)

tenth 'hour', the Gorean noon (Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 26)

teriotrope (noun)

a colorful and fragrant flower.

termite (noun)

insect found in the ground level of the Schendi rainforest, extremely important to the ecology of the rainforest. These insects feed by breaking down and destroying the branches and trunks of fallen trees; this termite 'dust,' through the action of bacteria, is reduced to humus and the humus to nitrogen and mineral materials. (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 312)

teslik (noun)

a plant whose extract is the active ingredient in breeding wine (Book 18: Blood Brothers of Gor, page 320)

Teslit (noun)

a small village on route to Holmesk, halfway to the Vosk.

tetrapoli (noun)

a gorean expression which translates as 'Four Cities' or 'Four Towers.' (Book 15: Rogue of Gor, page 63)

Tetrapoli, town of (noun)

a government, part of the Vosk League, much further west on the river than Ar's Station. It began as four separate towns, Ri, Teibar, Heiban and Azdak. Legend states that four brothers formed the towns. The towns eventually consolidated into a polity, the four districts maintaining the same names. (Book 15: Rogue of Gor, page 63)

tharlarion (noun)

one of several types of large, carnivorous reptiles, some of which have been domesticated; its fat is rendered to provide lamp oil; see also mamba (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 84)

tharlarian, bipedalian (noun)

smaller and swifter than the High Tharlarian, used as scouts and fast-passage cart pullers.

tharlarion boots (noun)

high boots of soft leather worn by riders of high tharlarion to protect their legs from the abrasive hides of their mounts (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 125)

tharlarion, broad (noun)

sluggish tharlarion used as draft animals; herbivorous (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 125)

tharlarion, high (noun)

agile tharlarion used as a mount for riding; like T. rex, they have very short, almost useless, forelegs; carnivorous (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, pages 115 and 125)

tharlarion lance (noun)

weapon designed for use from the rider's mount on a high tharlarion, it is longer and heavier than the kaiila lance, for example. Used at times for death by impalement. (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 157)

tharlarion, land (noun)

land dwelling tharlarion used for towing. The land tharlarion can swim, though not as efficiently as the river tharlarion. (Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 81)

tharlarion, marsh (noun)

inhabitants of the marshes that comprise the delta of the Vosk; similar to crocodile. (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, pages 26 and 326)

tharlarion, racing (noun)

these high tharlarions are bred and registered for racing. Unlike the animals used as cavalry, these are chosen from 'medium class' tharlarion, being smaller and lighter. Famous bloodlines include Venetzia, Toraii, and Thalonian. (Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page 290)

tharlarion, river (noun)

extremely large, herbivorous, web footed lizards used by bargemen of the Cartius River to pull barges (Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 80); crocodile-type animal; implied to be carnivorous and very similar to the marsh tharlarion (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 326)

tharlarion, rock (noun)

a small six-toed reptile of the Tahari (Book 9: Marauders of Gor, page 152)

tharlarian, saddle (noun)

smaller, and more agile than the High Tharlarian, close breed to the Bipedalian.

tharlarian saddle (noun)

constructed with the leather seat mounted on a hydraulic fitting that floats in a thick lubricant, this saddle is made to absorb shock with the added ability of the seat always being parallel to the ground (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 125)

tharlarion, torn apart by (noun)

a form of execution that involves ropes being tied to the offender's wrists and ankles. These bindings are attached to two different tharlarion, which are then drawn in opposite directions. (Book 23: Renegades of Gor, page 14)

tharlarion, trampled by (noun)

form of execution. The offender is bound before a tharlarion and trampled to death or until maimed. (Book 23: Renegades of Gor, page 14)

tharlarion, water; tiny (noun)

described as not much more than 'teeth and tail', this tiny scavenger follows in the wake of the larger water tharlarion and is not more than six inches long. It inhabits the marshes. (Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 1)

tharlarion, winged (noun)

winged, monstrous, hissing predatory tharlarion, found flying over the deltas around Port Kar (Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 1)

tharlarion whip (noun)

a whip used to assist in the control and management of a tharlarion by its rider. Though it rarely touches the animal, it is used as a reminder for the tharlarion to listen or pay attention to verbal commands. (Book 23: Renegades of Gor, page 12)

Tharna (noun)

a city once ruled by a Tatrix and women dominated till a revolution came about and changed everything; a harsh and humorless city once ruled by a Tatrix, NE of Corcyrus, located between Ko-ro-ba and the Sardar. The city is well known for its silver mines. A long time ago, any man who visited in Tharna for more than 10 hours was enslaved. The present slaves of Tharna are native-born to the city and there are supposedly no free women. The men of Tharna can be recognized by two yellow cords, thrust over the belt which are presented as part of the Home Stone ceremony. It is said that Lara, the former Tatrix, has now abdicated. The Caste of Poets is outlawed here. Kron, once a metal worker, is currently the Administrator. Tharna owns many valuable silver mines and is sometimes called the City of Silver. (Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, pages 65-70; Book 22: Dancer of Gor, pages 385-386; Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, pages 267-268)

Tharna tie (noun)

in this binding, the ankles are crossed and bound the head tied down. This tie is fastened by a short tether running back to ankles hands tied behind the back. Originating in Tharna, it can be used with chains collar etc. (Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, page 375)

Tharna's yellow cords (noun)

all Tharnan men have two yellow cords about 18 inches long, commonly worn in their belt. These cords are presented to them as youth's as part of the Home Stone ceremony. They represent the mastery of men, and are suitable for binding a female hand and foot. In the same ceremony, young women are brought into the presence of the Home Stone, though they are not allowed to kiss it as do the men. They are stripped, collared, and bound by the young men. By virtue of this ceremony, the females are now counted as slave. (Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, pages 267-268)

Thassa (noun)

the sea (Book 19: Kajira of Gor, page 40)

Thassa Cartius River (noun)

a river, a tributary of the Vosk, that drains the Ven highlands and has its own tributaries.

Thentis (noun)

a remote city in the mountains from which it takes its name, famed for its tarn flocks and growing blackwine beans. It is one day by tarn from Ko-ro-ba to Thentis, but by wagon it would take the better part of a month. It has some silver mines but they are not as rich as Tharna. (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 69; Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 10)

Thentis Mountains (noun)

mountain range, home of the city of Thentis. There are passes through the mountains to the Barrens, the lands of the Red Savages.

Thentis veminium (noun)

a bluish wildflower commonly found on the lower ranges of the Thentis mountains; used in perfumes.

Theory of the Sun Shield (noun)

the theory that Gor has existed for thousands of years, orbiting directly opposite Earth, on the far side of the Sun. (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 33)

thief's brand (noun)

tiny ½ inch three-pronged brand worn on the cheek of those of the Caste of Thieves, who are found only in Port Kar.

thief's scar (noun)

a tiny, three-pronged brand burned onto the upper right cheekbone of the Caste of Thieves. Port Kar the only City to recognize this Caste. (Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 104; Book 21: Mercenaries of Gor, page 239)

Thieves, Caste of (noun)

the caste of those who make their living by stealing, robbery, picking pockets, etc.; exists only in Port Kar (Book 8: Hunters of Gor, page 304)

Thigh! (interjection)

this command might be given to a female or to the Free person with a female, who is not identified. It essentially means, show your brand. (Book 16: Guardsman of Gor, page 184; Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, pages 383 and 399)

Third Knowledge (noun)

that which, if it exists, is reserved for the Priest-Kings. (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 41)

thralls (noun)

male slaves of Torvaldsland (Book 9: Marauders of Gor, page 99)

throat strap (noun)

the throat strap is used to guide the tarn in flight via six leather streamers or reins. They are attached to it and strung through a metal ring on the forward part of the saddle. These straps, when pulled by the tarnsman, will exert pressure on a corresponding ring on the throat strap, hence communicating to the tarn which way to move. (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 55)

throwing stick (noun)

a buoyant curved stick used in the marshes to hunt and kill birds. (Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 10)

thumb cuffs (noun)

light items and take up little space. They lock only the thumbs together and some feel they are less secure than bracelets. They may also be painful if too tight. A girl could hurt herself it she becomes hysterical so they should only be used while supervised.

Ti (noun)

a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Aretai. (Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 343)

Ti (noun)

a city, part of the Salerian Confederation which lies on the Olni River, a tributary of the Vosk, north of Tharna. Ebullius Gaius Cassius, an Administrator and Warrior, rule Ti. It is the largest and most populous city of the Salerian Confederation.

tibit (noun)

a small, thin-legged bird that lives on tiny mollusks found on the shores of Thassa. (Book 8: Hunters of Gor, page 247)

tile dance (noun)

dance performed on red tiles. It commonly signifies the restlessness of a love-starved slave girl. (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, pages 13-14)

Tile Position (command)

a slave, when passed by a Free Person in a hallway, room, or otherwise, to show their status as a slave will stop whatever they are doing, go down to their knees into the position of nadu, if they were standing, and then quickly lower their forehead to the floor, their arms outstretched and remain in this still position until the Free Person has completely passed by, or they decide to command the slave otherwise.

tindel, fruit (noun)

brightly plumaged bird living in the second level of the rainforest near Schendi. (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, pages 236 and 311)

Tola, Feast of (noun)

the Priest-King festival celebrating the anniversary of the Nuptial Flight of the Mother (Book 3: Priest Kings of Gor, page 87)

Tolam, Feast of (noun)

the Priest-King festival celebrating the anniversary of the Deposition of the First Egg (Book 3: Priest Kings of Gor, page 87)

Tolama, Feast of (noun)

the Priest-King festival celebrating the anniversary of the Hatching of the First Egg (Book 3: Priest Kings of Gor, page 87)

toos (noun)

a crab like organism with overlapping plating; inhabits the Nest and scavenges on discarded fungus spores (Book 3: Priest Kings of Gor, page 142)

topaz (noun)

the original Home Stone of the port city of Victoria stolen by pirates one hundred years before it's rediscovery by Tasdron. It was found broken in two pieces, each presented by him to Aemilianus and Callidorus as a gesture of comradeship and solidarity between the cities of Ar's Station, Victoria and Port Cos. Another stone would replace the original broken one as the new Home Stone of Victoria. (Book 15: Rogue of Gor, pages 124 and 184; Book 16: Guardsman of Gor, page 271)

top blanket (noun)

the blanket cloak or covering thrown over a girl. It is an unspoken command to be still and quiet. (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 94)

tor (noun)

light as in Tor-Tu-Gor 'Light Upon the Home Stone.' (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 52)

Tor (noun)

a city in the northwest corner of the Tahari. It is an opulent city of the desert, well known for its splendors, comforts and pleasures. It is also the principal supply point for the oases communities of the Wastes. The buildings are of mud brick, covered with colored, often flaking, plaster. The buildings are rarely more than four stories high. Thousands of caravan merchants are headquartered here and much of the city is organized to support the caravan trade. The city is built in concentric circles broken by numerous, narrow crooked streets. (Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 38)

Toratti (noun)

a magistrate who has a responsibility of record keeping in a district or city. (Book 25: Magicians of Gor, pages 442 and 454)

Torcadino (noun)

a crossroads city located on the flats of Serpeto, at the intersection of various routes, the Genesian, Northern Salt Line (runs east to west), Northern Silk Road (runs south to north), the Pilgrim's Road (leads to the Sardar), and Eastern Way (also known as the Treasure Road, links the western cities with Ar). It once was an ally of Ar but in the Ar/Cosian war changed sides. It served as Cosian stronghold and staging center, until reclaimed by Deitrich of Tarnburg. Also notable for its two aqueducts, built more than a century ago, which bring water to the city from more than one hundred pasangs away, one from the Issus, a northwestwardly flowing tributary of the Vosk and the other from springs in the Hills of Eteocles, southwest of Corcyrus. (Book 21: Mercenaries of Gor, pages 101 and 152)

torch, mul (noun)

rod used to light passages in the Priest-Kings Nest.

tor shrub (noun)

shrub, has various other names but this name translates as 'bright shrub' or 'shrub of light.' It has abundant bright flowers, either yellow or white. It blooms in the fall and does not grow higher than a man's waist. It can be found in the Vosk delta and elsewhere. (Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, page 339)

Tor-Tu-Gor (noun; lit. 'light upon the Home Stone')

the sun (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 28; Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 52)

Torturers, caste of (noun)

found only among the Wagon Peoples, they are trained as carefully as scribes or physicians in the arts of detaining life. Though some are famous for services rendered to Initiates and Ubars, they are always hooded. The hood is removed only when the sentence is death, so that only condemned men have seen what lies beneath it. (Book 4: Nomads of Gor, pages 9 and 10)

Torvaldsberg (noun)

A large mountain in northern Torvaldsland and west of Thassa.

Torvaldsland (noun)

cruel, harsh, rocky land located northwest of the Hrimgar Mountains, above the Northern Forests and below the Polar Plain with which it shares the shores of the Artic Sea. Area commonly taken to start with the thinning of the great forest trees northward; it is northwest up the coast from the Vosk delta. The Skerry of Einar, by the Rune-Stone of the Torvaldsmark, marks the boundary of the Torvaldsland and the south. The Stream of Torvald, a current, moves eastward to the coast and then north; like a broad river in the sea, pasangs wide. The temperature is warmer than the surrounding water and helps warm Torvaldsland, without this current the people couldn't live. Torvaldsland is a cruel, harsh, and rocky land with little arable soil. Though not treeless, it is a bleak land. Ka-la-na and temwood cannot grow there and are highly prized. The men are used to the cold and accustomed to war and the labor of the oar and are seasmen, traveling in their oared Serpent ships in search of parsit fish. The Torvaldslanders are fierce and aggressive warriors, preferring the great axe as their weapon. They hold to old gods, like Odin and Thor, and are much like the Vikings of Earth. (Book 9: Marauders of Gor, pages 55-56)

Torvaldsland, creation of the Men of (legend)

according to Gorean legend, the Priest-Kings formed man from the mud of the earth and the blood of tarns. In Torvald legend, man was formed from the hoe, water, and salt by the Gods to serve as their slaves. Those of Torvaldsland share an addendum to this story. One of the Gods, curious, careless, or, perhaps angry, threw his own axe to the ground and poured paga and his own blood upon it. The axe laughed, leapt up and fled so fast no Gods could catch him. He became the father of the men of Torvaldsland.

Torvaldsland great axe (noun)

described as a great, curved, single bladed axe of hardened iron with a blunt hammer-like head, it is carried in a leather loop hung from a broad leather belt worn from the left shoulder to the right hip. It is fastened there by a hook, that the weight of the ax will not turn the belt, which fits into a ring in the master belt.

Torvaldsland longhouse (noun)

the hall of the Torvaldslander is about 120 Gorean feet in length, with walls formed of turf and stone, some more than eight feet in thickness. A fire in its center, burning in a rounded pit, heats it. It's ceiling, supported by posts is about 6 feet in height. At one end is a cooking area and along each side, stones mark sections off into sleeping quarters, furs strewn over a dirt floor. Scattered throughout are tables and benches. The center of the hall proper is about twelve feet in width. (Book 9: Marauders of Gor, pages 90-91)

Torvaldsland war arrow (noun)

dark and more than a yard long, it's shaft is an inch thick. It is piled with iron and barbed. Its feathers of the black-tipped coasting gull are five inches long, set in the shaft on three sides. The arrows are carried in a cylindrical quiver. (Book 9: Marauders of Gor, page 234-235)

Torvald, stream of (noun)

a warm current, pasangs wide, it moves eastward to the coast of Torvaldsland and then north. Its warm temperature enables communication and re-supply of between the various small farms and communities of this bleak area. Those of Torvaldsland regard the stream as a gift of Thor, bestowed upon Torvald, legendary hero of the land, in exchange for a ring of gold. (Book 9: Marauders of Gor, pages 55-56)

torvis (noun)

fire, as in Lar-Torvis 'The Central Fire.' (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 28)

tospit (noun)

small, wrinkled, yellowish-white peachlike fruit, about the size of a plum, which grows on the tospit bush, patches of which are indigenous to the drier valleys of the eastern Cartius. They are bitter but edible, and are sometimes served sliced and sweetened with honey, and in syrups, and to flavor, with their juices, a variety of dishes. They are also carried on sea voyages to prevent nutritional deficiencies. They almost always have an odd number of seeds, except for the rare, long-stemmed ones. (Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 59; Book 9: Marauders of Gor, page 102; Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 46)

Tower Slave (noun)

a state slave girl in any of the cities of Gor; her duties in the apartment cylinders are largely domestic; traditionally, she kneels with her knees together & with her wrists crossed in front of her, as if for binding (Book 3: Priest Kings of Gor, page 45)

tower slave position (position)

a position used frequently by domestic slaves with thighs closed and hands resting with wrists crossed on legs. (Book 3: Priest Kings of Gor, page 46)

transport collar (noun)

a collar with a metal tag attached listing destination or other vital information, to be used during transport of a slave.

Treasure Road (noun)

Also called 'Eastern Way', it links the western cities with Ar. Torcodino is on this road.

tree, flower (noun)

found in Turia, it has lovely dangling loops of interwoven blossoms that hang from curved branches. In pleasure gardens, the trees are cultivated so that the clustered flowers emerge in subtle delicate patterns of shades and hues. (Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 217)

tree, Hogarthe (noun)

a tree of the Barrens named for one of the early explorers of the area. They tend to grow on the banks of small streams or muddy, sluggish rivers. Because they are so similar to poplar trees of Earth, Tarl imagines their seeds may have been transported to Gor. (Book 18: Blood Brothers of Gor, page 300)

tree, ka-la-na (noun)

a tree with very strong yellow wood used for making bows; the fruit of the ka-la-na is used to make ka-la-na wine. (Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 96)

tree, tem-wood (noun)

in Turia, found in groves; linear, supple and black. (Book 4: Nomads of Gor, pages 15 and 217; Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 15)

tree, tur (noun)

described as reddish and large-trunked, it is found in Turia. The realm of Turia is said to have taken its name from a solitary Tur tree found planted long ago on the plains. (Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 217)

tree urt (noun)

a small tree-climbing rodent found in the rainforests inland of Schendi (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 311)

Treve (noun)

little known bandit city located high in the crags of the rugged Voltai. Few know its exact location and it is said to be accessible only by tarn. They do not grow food and raid the harvests of others. Their tarnsmen rank with those of Thentis and Ko-ro-ba. It is alleged to lay some seven hundred pasangs north of Ar and toward the Sardar. There are no trade routes to the city. It even has some silver mines. It is also known as the Tarn of the Voltai. Merchants and ambassadors are brought to the city only under conduct, hooded and in bonds. Sometimes called 'The Tarn of the Voltai' because of its lofty perch. (Book 3: Priest Kings of Gor, page 63; Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 191)

trident (noun)

three-pronged fish spear, used by the arena fighters called Fishermen. (Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, page 91)

tu 1) (noun)

on; upon 2) (phrase): you are (Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 80)

tube, message (noun)

a capped tube affixed to a slave's collar by a small thong which can hold messages for her to transport. (Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page 359)

Tuchuk (noun)

the fiercest of the four tribes of the Wagon Peoples. Tuchuk philosophies and personality are personified by its secret Ubar, Kamchak. A proud, cunning, lusty, brawling, exceptionally skilled warrior who disguises his considerable intellect and deadly, aggressive spirit beneath wit and a broadly sketched 'who me?' befuddlement. These nomads have encampments of thousands of gaily painted wagons, their herds of the reverenced bosk, often numbering into the millions, surrounding them. Throughout the day, the camps are teeming with scarred warriors, kaiila, clad Kajir slaves, dour free women, haruspexes and domesticated sleen. All Tuchuk men are expected to defend their encampment, so there are no castes as such, but clans, such as healers, leather workers and salt seekers exist, including the clan of torturers. The Tuchuk warrior prays to the 'Spirit of the Sky' on kaiila-back with his weapons at hand, demanding victory and luck for themselves, defeat and misery for their enemies, primarily Turia. '...chief of the things before which the proud Tuchuk stands ready to remove his helmet is the sky, the simple, vast beautiful sky, from which falls the rain that, in his myths, formed the earth, the bosks, and the Tuchuks. The Tuchuk standard is four bosk horns. (Book 4: Nomads of Gor, pages 12, 21, 27 and 28)

tufted fisher (noun): a water bird inhabiting the rivers of the rain forests inland of Schendi (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 311)

tufted sea sleen (noun)

one of the four main types of sea sleen found in the polar North. (Book 12: Beasts of Gor, page 38)

Tu Kajira (phrase; declarative)

You are a slave. (Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 80)

tumit (noun)

large flightless bird, about the size of an ostrich, having an 18 inches-long hooked beak; carnivorous (Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 2)

tun (noun)

a letter of the Gorean alphabet; probably calligraphically drifted from demotic Egyptian. (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 9)

tun (noun)

directional division of a Gorean map. (Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 3 footnote)

tunic, chain (noun)

a slave garb or bond of Tyros not otherwise described. (Book 16: Guardsman of Gor, page 108)

tunic, free man's (noun)

a garb, which may be a wrap around style, that hangs to mid thigh. It is closed by brooch or pin that must be set to allow unhindered access to his sword. (Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page 395)

tunic, slave (noun)

a simple, sleeveless pullover tunic of brown cloth, slit deeply at the hips with narrow shoulder straps, little more than strings. Some have a disrobing loop at the shoulder. (Book 22: Dancer of Gor, pages 155 and 225; Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page 21)

tur (noun)

a reddish tree having a large trunk (Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 217)

turf knife (noun)

wooden-bladed, saw-edged, paddle-like tool, used by Red Savages to cut and saw sod. When the handle is held in the right hand and the blade is supported with the left, it may be used as a shovel. (Book 18: Blood Brothers of Gor, pages 311-312)

Turia (noun)

a major city-state of Gor situated south of the equator on the plains of Turia. Turia is said to be named for the Tur tree, especially one found at the bank of the stream near which it was built. Turia counts it years from summer solstice to summer solstice and celebrates the New Year at the summer solstice. Its wealth and opulence is well known and the city is often referred to as the 'Ar of the south'. At the time of Tarl Cabot's first visit inside the walled, nine-gated stronghold, she had never been conquered. For hundreds of years, she had maintained an uneasy trade relationship with the inhabitants of the plains, the nomadic Tribes of the Wagon Peoples. Sacked and conquered by Kamchak, the eventual Ubar San of the Wagon Peoples, she was ultimately spared, her Home Stone untouched out of sentiment. The mother of the Ubar San had been Turian. Lying in the midst of huge prairies claimed by the Wagon Peoples, it is a high walled, nine-gated city said to be indolent and luxury loving. It is ruled by Phanius Turmus. (Book 4: Nomads of Gor, pages 1 and 331-339)

Turian camisk (noun)

a style of camisk worn by slaves in the city-state of Turia; cloth shaped like an inverted 'T' with a beveled crossbar fastened behind the neck and falls before the wearer's body; the crossbar then passes between her legs and is then brought forward snugly at the hips, is held in place by a single cord that binds it at the back of the neck behind the back and in front at the waist. (Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 160; Book 16: Guardsman of Gor, page 107; Book 22: Dancer of Gor, page 155)

Turian collar (noun)

a collar, which fits more loosely and resembles a hinged ring looped about the throat. A man can get his fingers inside a Turian collar and use it to drag the girl to him. (Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 29; Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 251)

Turian knee walk (noun)

mentioned, but not described except that slave dancers sometimes use it. (Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page 342)

Turian Liqueur (noun)

a thick, sweet liqueur from Turia, served in tiny glasses. These liqueurs are considered the best on Gor. (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 10; Book 19: Kajira of Gor, page 406)

Turian slave bar (noun)

a metal bar with a collar at each end. Behind the collar are manacles that fasten the hands behind the neck. It is used to hold two prisoners together.

Turian shield (noun)

unlike the common Gorean shield, the Turian shield is oval. (Book 4: Nomads of Gor, pages 113 and 123)

Turian Wine (noun)

a thick syrupy wine so sweet and thick that is it said one could see a thumbprint on its surface. (Book 4: Nomads of Gor, pages 83-84)

Turia, Plains of (noun)

the southern prairies of Gor, described as a broad grassland, from the Thassa and the Ta-Thassa Mountains to the southern foothills of the Voltai Range. Called the Land of the Wagon Peoples, their holdings extend in the north to the Cartius River.

turf knife (noun)

wooden-bladed, saw-edged, paddle-like tool, used by Red Savages to cut and saw sod. When the handle is held in the right hand and the blade is supported with the left, it may be used as a shovel.

turl bush (noun)

bush used by the red savages to waterproof hides.

Turmus (noun)

a town, part of the Vosk League, located on the northern bank of the Vosk. It is the last major river port on the Vosk before the nearly impassable marshes of the delta. (Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 16)

Turmus, Stones of (noun)

once was a Turian outpost merchant fort and trading station in the southeast edge of the Tahari, it had high white outer walls, over eighty feet high and six towers on the walls. Men of Treve eventually burned it.

tur-pah (noun)

a vine-like edible tree parasite with curly, red, ovate leaves; grows on the tur tree; a main ingredient in sullage, a Gorean soup. (Book 3: Priest Kings of Gor, page 45; Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 217; Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 219)

turtle, Vosk (noun)

can grow to be gigantic, these animals are carnivorous, aggressive and persistent. Can be difficult to kill. (Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 204)

twentieth ahn (noun)

twentieth 'hour', the Gorean midnight. (Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 26)

two-stomached snow lart (noun)

mammalian animal with four legs, that is about 10' high, and weighs between 8-12 lbs. It hunts in the sun. The food in the second stomach can be held almost indefinitely. It is filled in the fall and must last the lart through the winter night, which lasts months. It eats bird's legs and preys on the leem.

two strap (noun)

one of a series of straps used in the navigation of a Tarn, namely to climb steadily and to the right; it is also a command used for a Tarn who has been trained in verbal cues. Two-Strap! (Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 130)

Tyros (noun)

an island of the Thassa, 400 pasangs west of Port Kar and one hundred pasangs south of Cos. Its capitol city is Kasra. Another major city is Tentium. Tyros is a rugged mountainous island known for its mazes of vart caves. The varts are trained to be used as weapons. As the western border of known Gor, the waters beyond it are referred to as 'the World's End' by those who have first knowledge. To those Goreans with second knowledge, who are taught that Gor is spheroid, the expression is merely a figure of speech. The Ubar is Chenbar of Kasra, the Sea Sleen. It is an enemy of Ar and Port Kar. Family is important on Tyros as it is on Cos. Tyros has trained varts, some the size of small dogs, to be used as weapons. (Book 6: Raiders of Gor, pages 139, 174 and 312

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