Knight in Shining Alien?: Athrian Warriors Book One (19 page)

Ansis – year

Colti - Parents

Cordisa – (feminine) heart’s fate; beloved

Corduva – (masculine) heart’s fate; beloved

Cruvek – equivalent to the curse word on earth of “Bastard”

Dek – hour

Domu - equivalent to earth curse word of “damn”

Faval – wait; stop

Jabir – bird

Jabir minka – my little bird

Marc – week

Marteo – (feminine) bonded mate and mother; wife

Marti – Mom; Mommy; Mother

Microsec – ½ of a second

Luzarian Worm – a slimy worm that emits a flatulence sound and secretes an ugly yellow puss that is extracted to help mix in with high dollar cleansing oils on several trading posts in the Elite Moons Luzarian Quadrant of space, as well as highborn households in the Ruzario Quadrant of the Nineteen moons sector . Highly valuable trade item, a rare but sturdy animal, that is not easily harmed.

Parasec – ¼ of a second

Prati – Dad; Daddy; Father

Pimba – a four foot tall domesticated cat that looks like the earth animal of cougar. Coloring can range from pale yellow to black and a brindle color. Can weigh up to 260 lbs.

Prateo – (masculine) bonded mate and protector; husband

Sec – second

Sect – day

Shivak loch croin – equivalent to the curse word on earth of “Son of a Bitch”

Versis – month

Verl – minute

Zilenta – A large spotted animal much like the earth animal panther, with the exception of spines around the rough of the neck. These spines can become raised if the zilenta feels in danger and will ooze a toxin that will paralyze its victim, giving it time to escape. Sometimes kept as pets as they are a wilder version of the Pimba, to which they are related.

Zyana – wonder, a miracle or other cause of intense admiration or awe.

In a war that has left the Athrian’s on the brink of extintion, they have been praying to the Goddess of All Life and searching the universe for a species that they could successfully interbreed with to try and preserve their race. The Goddess has heard those prayers and has led the future King to his destiny. If he can win her heart.