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The singular massive continent governing Earth, a direct result of elder continents merging over thousands and thousands of years. It is divided into several bordering countries each with their own governments, most of which are allied under one of two coalitions: Proxima and Earendel.

A type of dragon with no legs and a pair of wings operating as the forelimbs. They usually have an elongated body, and can both slither and fly as their means of mobility. They favor high-altitude locations due to these vulnerabilities.

See royal water. Latin moniker.

See dragonsuit.

The highest skill-based rank a Guild’s dragonslayer may achieve, preceded by first-class dragonslayer, although it is more of a time-given promotion than it is a skill-given one. To be an associate means one has been a longtime member and a seasoned first-class dragonslayer, and they are greatly respected by those of lower rank. Only associates may be promoted to captain.

The housing body of a hookclaw. It functions similar to a fishing rod’s reel, in that it is able to wind or unwind the hookline coiled within.

A subtype of wyrm with an upright posture. They tend to be more active and aggressive than the typical wyrm.

A dragonslayer who works alone for any number of reasons, whether personal or commissioned. They don’t particularly get along with the Guild, the C.D.C., or any government body, and they do not share an allegiance with any one particular cause.

Two or more neighboring Guild divisions grouped together for various purposes.

A special high-ranking position assigned to particularly exceptional Guild associates, and is the highest overall position behind commander. A Guild may have one or more captains depending on its size, and a captain(s) serve as a right-hand man or a committee in aid to the commander, carrying out the commander’s orders and acting in his absence. One captain is chosen as a replacement for the commander should he pass away or retire.

See Commission of Dragon Countermeasure.

A once-human person infected by chimeric DNA. They have the abilities to disguise as a human and shapeshift into a dragon, and may wield other heightened abilities. Upon conversion, many chimeras will begin to gradually lose their mental stability, sentience, and sapience over time, and are often regarded as dangerous due to this significant factor. Most humans outside of the Guild are somewhat unaware of their existence beyond rumor, and those who do know of them fear them.

The blood of a chimera. If it enters a human’s body—and both the human‘s and the chimera’s blood types match—the human will become infected. Apparently, normal chimera blood has an interesting interaction with natal chimera blood.

Of, or related to, a chimera (i.e. chimeric blood, chimeric DNA).

A wide, sturdy blade designed to decapitate dragons; it has a distinct recurve to maximize its chopping capabilities. It is known to dull quickly.

A subtype of wyvern with apparent avian features. Because avian traits rarely expand beyond feathers in other dragon species, the cockatrice is given its notable distinction for its frequency in wyverns. It is bipedal, and a common victim of dragon cannibalism.

A chairman who maintains a Guild municipality, in charge of communicating between the base of operations and a select number of Guild divisions assigned under his dominion.

A rather simple and balanced blade used to engage in dragons when other blade types are considered inappropriate for the situation. It is comparable to most typical swords or katanas.

The head of any one Guild division, of whom his word is law. He is also considered his Guild division’s representative, and interrelates with fellow commanders in the same branch, as well as the municipality his Guild belongs to.

A faction of the Oyashima government focused on dragon subjugation. The Dragonslayer’s Guild is an extension of their work, and their influence is far and wide, extending into neighboring countries and beyond.

A single Guild building or campus, maintained by a commander, tasked to protect its surrounding area or cities within its general radius. Multiple neighboring divisions make up a branch.

A subspecies of dragon known for their venomous bite. Similar to a snake, these dragons have long fangs capable of injecting an incurable, fatal toxin unique to their kind. Most of these dragons have a uniform snake-like appearance.

Of, or related to, a dragon (i.e. draconic traits).

A monstrous beast, most often large and reptilian, known for their destructive tendencies and unusual taste for human flesh. The majority of dragons are equivalent to wild animals, but some are capable of varying levels of intelligence. Chimeras, although not pure-blooded dragons, can temporarily take on the shape of one. Dragons are also known as ryuu, duragon, and orochi.

The blood of a dragon. It is thick and black like oil or ink, and prolonged contact with it can burn human flesh. It might have an odd interaction with natal chimera blood.

A dense, iron-like substance found in the bones of some dragon subspecies. It is most notably the material a lockjaw dragon’s mouth is made up of. It is coveted for its unique properties, and is often used in the making of weaponry and equipment used by dragonslayers.

The hide of a dragon, usually in reference to those with scales; it is a soft, elastic layer of skin directly underneath the scales or leather of a dragon. It is used to create clothing that will transform alongside the chimera wearing it; see dragonsuit.

One who is trained to subdue or kill dragons. While both Guild members and bountiers are considered dragonslayers, the term is more often in reference to the former.

A network of forces employed by the C.D.C. to defend human society from dragon attacks, among other duties. There are countless Guilds located all over, although the greatest concentration of them is in and around Oyashima. This term may refer to the entire network or to an individual local Guild division.

A tear-like symbol inconspicuously displayed in some shops, businesses, and other establishments. Its usage indicates the establishment in question is in alliance with or run by chimeras.

An article of clothing made out of dragonskin, invented by Elwyn von Vogelsang II. It will transform alongside the chimera wearing it, allowing a chimera to shapeshift into and from a dragon while remaining clothed. It is also referred to as armor or a dragonskin suit.

A type of dragon with four legs and no wings. Their body length may vary, but generally does not rival the length of an eastern greater dragon. It is quadrupedal.

See dragon. Japanese transliteration.

A region of united countries making up about one-half of Amasia, the other half being Proxima. There are wartime tensions between the two.

A type of dragon with four legs and no wings, similar to a drake. However, their body length is usually much longer than a drake’s, and most are capable of flight using natural magnetism. They are most commonly found in the eastern hemisphere.

A Guild formation made up of several squads, of which a single captain maintains. This formation is loose, and mostly exists for organizational purposes.

Of the numbered ranks, fifth class is the lowest there is. Fifth-class dragonslayers may go unsupervised and attend fieldwork with their squad, but they still attend classes alongside juniors. They are preceded by juniors and succeeded by fourth-class dragonslayers.

Among the numbered ranks, this is the highest skill-based rank a Guild dragonslayer may achieve. It is awarded to those who exceed expectations, do something particularly formidable, or consistently maintain top of their class. They are preceded by second-class dragonslayers, and succeeded by associates.

Of the numbered ranks, fourth class is the second lowest. In order to graduate to this rank, one must pay a significant contribution in subduing or slaying a dragon. It is preceded by fifth-class dragonslayers and succeeded by third-class dragonslayers.

A large country originating from France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and some parts of Switzerland, Italy, and Germany. Its common languages are French, English, and Dutch. Its allegiance between Proxima and Earendel wavers frequently, and it suffers economically during peak periods of war.

See Dragonslayer’s Guild. Shorthand term.

A mechanism dragonslayers wear to confront dragons with ease. It is made up of an auto-reel, attached to the belt, which contains a coiled hookline with a clawed hook on the outer end. This hook can be deployed to anchor onto an elevated object, and the auto-reel will then launch its user to that elevation. This allows for quick navigation and an easier approach to subduing large dragons.

The coiled cord inside of the auto-reel of a hookclaw. It can wind or unwind manually or automatically. It is made of sturdy material to handle weight and prevent breakage, such as nylon, polyester, or dragonmetal.

An anomalous dragon with two or more heads. In order to kill a hydra, all heads must be decapitated within a small time frame; so long as it still has one head, the others can be regenerated.

One of the bigger cities within Oyashima, and is rampant with pollution and crime. It is home to the Isaka Guild, a medium-sized Guild division with a radius extending past Isaka’s boundaries.

The absolute lowest rank a Guild member may have. It is a new recruit to the Guild who primarily attends academic classes and rudimentary training for dragonslaying. They do not yet do fieldwork or otherwise interact with dragons and must be supervised on outings. A second-class dragonslayer or higher may be assigned to shadow a junior. They are succeeded by fifth-class dragonslayers.

An anomalous dragon whose standing height exceeds 300 feet. They tend to be slow or even static, but are capable of incredible amounts of mass destruction.

A country whose origins include most of what was once North America. Its main languages are English and Spanish, and it is one of the greater powers within Proxima. It allies closely with Ruthenia and boasts a strikingly similar military, although its people live in significantly better conditions.

A type of dragon with two forelegs, but no hind legs or wings. They are elongated and serpentine in shape, though they use their legs to crawl. Their mobility is limited as a result.

A dragon subspecies known for their terrifyingly powerful bite. Their jaws are made of dragonmetal and can spring shut at high speeds, although the windup is slow, making it relatively easy to avoid.

The level of sapience, sentience, and self-awareness a chimera has in their dragon form; to be lucid is to be sapient. When a chimera shapeshifts out of panic, they will lose their lucidity—and if they are not lucid, they will blindly rampage as a dragon. Chimeras do not have any memory of their time spent as a non-lucid dragon.

A thin, pointed blade with a slight hook at the tip, designed to puncture the spine at the base of a dragon’s tail and induce temporary paralysis.

A chimera’s natural form. This form looks exactly like their human form, but with draconic traits, such as horns, wings, tails, claws, or unusually-shaped ears or eyes. They may have heightened abilities in this form, and their blood runs black like a dragon’s.

A small, isolated village once located in the vast countryside of Oyashima. It burned down in a cataclysmic fire caused by a rampant dragon, and, supposedly, one of its inhabitants may have survived its utter obliteration.

A hub within the Guild network, maintained by a colonel, that acts as an intermediary between the government and the Guild divisions surrounding it. There are ten municipalities dotted across Amasia.

A mysterious type of chimera that was not converted via chimeric DNA, rather was born as a chimera. They share some, but not all traits with the common converted chimera. Not much is known about them; there is only one recorded case of a natal chimera, who is believed to have perished in Mizukyo’s fire.

A subspecies of dragon with the fascinating ability of extrasensory perception. Supposedly, they are capable of psychometry and telepathy.

A subspecies of dragon with vampiric qualities, preferring to drink blood from prey as opposed to eating meat. They are known to live in packs and prey upon travelers, but avoid cities and large settlements.

See royal water. Scientific name.

A denomination of Sephrism hailing from Sardonia, Ruthenia. Followers of the Order of Sephraim’s Will believe Sephraim will be reborn within a human vessel, and will eradicate the draconic plague upon Their arrival. Despite rumor of its cult-like teachings, it is gaining popularity among Sephrists.

See dragon. This alternate term carries deeply negative connotations. It originates from Yamata no Orochi, a nefarious Japanese dragon of myth and legend.

One of the most powerful countries to date despite its relatively small size, and brags the leading military within Earendel. It is home to the C.D.C. and a good chunk of Guilds, as well as an epicenter of dragon and chimera activity. Before the continents shifted, it was once considered Japan, as well as parts of Korea, Russia, and China. Its main language is Japanese, but its inner cities support a variety of languages. Its outer borders consist mostly of primitive countryside villages.

Oyashima’s personal—and particularly powerful—army. They are a leader in chimera-based biological warfare, and they are racing against Ruthenia’s military to garner chimera immunity and genetic weaponry.

An anomalous dragon that stands at a height of 3 feet or under. They tend to pose little threat due to their small stature.

A region of united countries making up about one-half of Amasia, the other half being Earendel. There are wartime tensions between the two.

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A 1:3 ratio of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid. This concoction can dissolve gold and dragonmetal, and so it is weaponized against dragons and chimeras by attacking the gold bonds in their bloodstreams. It is worth noting that royal water generally cannot significantly harm or kill a dragon or chimera, but it will make them very sluggish and lethargic. A large enough dose of it can temporarily prevent a chimera from transforming. It is also known as aqua regia and nitrohydrochloric acid.

The largest country in Amasia, and also one of the most powerful, acting as the leading country of Proxima. Despite this, its land is war-torn and its people live in poor conditions. It has a strong, oppressive military presence and harsh winters, making for a relatively unappealing location. It is descended from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. There is a concentrated level of Sephraim-bloods here, and Ruthenia’s army takes great interest in them.

See dragon. Means "dragon" in Japanese; adopted by Sephrism as a term for dragons in a positive and religious context.

A large and somewhat advanced village in Ruthenia, home to the Order of Sephraim’s Will.

The second highest skill-based rank among the numbered ranks, preceded by third-class dragonslayers and succeeded by first-class dragonslayers. Second-class dragonslayers go out of their way to prove consistent competency and reliability. This is the point with which rank superiority begins to truly matter in the hierarchy, as it is the lowest rank to be entrusted with shadowing newbies.

A draconic deity idolized in Sephrism. They are said to have created dragons as punishment for human sin, and live in a perpetual cycle of death and rebirth, of which Their status is reflected in the present-day nature of dragons.

See Sephraim’s blood. Shorthand for a human who has Sephraim’s blood in their veins.

An extremely rare type of blood found naturally in humans. It causes immunity to chimera conversion, and is of unknown origin, seemingly present from birth. It is not well-known outside of Ruthenia; in Ruthenia, it is seen as a religious blessing in the eyes of Sephrists, and is coveted by the Ruthenian government for its great potential in biological warfare. Supposedly, a natal chimera’s blood is the one thing that will infect someone with Sephraim’s blood.

A religious sect that worships Sephraim, a draconic deity believed to have created dragons as punishment for human sin. Its origins are traced from Ruthenia.

One who practices Sephrism.

An anomalous dragon with more wings than typical of the type; only applicable to dragons with wings to begin with.

See dragonslayer. Shorthand term.

A formation used to group a small number of dragonslayers within a Guild. They are led by a squad leader, and may consist of dragonslayers of different ranks. A squad may be assigned to patrolling a particular district or area within a city. Multiple squads make up a faction.

A captain, associate, or first-class dragonslayer assigned to spearhead a squad. His squad answers to him, while he answers to their faction’s captain.

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Among the numbered ranks, this rank would be considered average in skill and a very run-of-the-mill member. A majority of Guild members tend to peak here, and so it is one of the more bloated ranks. It is preceded by fourth-class dragonslayers and succeeded by second-class dragonslayers.

A subspecies of dragon with X-ray vision, allowing it to see through and into objects or even living things. This enhanced sense of sight can make them challenging to approach stealthily.

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A type of dragon with four legs and two wings. It is quadrupedal. They are most commonly found in the western hemisphere.

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A type of dragon of which is limbless, elongated, and serpentine. They tend to act torpid compared to their subtype, the basilisk, and like to burrow underground and hibernate.

A type of dragon with two hind legs and two wings acting as the forelimbs. It is bipedal. They tend to roam warmer areas, and thus are most common in the southern hemisphere.

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