====== Glossary ======

Here is a short list of terms used throughout  //Tales Untold //.  If you think a term deserves adding to this list, do let us know at [[talesuntold.larp@gmail.com]]

==== Audience ====

An [[Audiences|Audience]] is a manifestation by a being such as a [[Powerful Entities|Powerful Entity]] or a [[Gods and Religions|god]] into Camelot brought about by tribute being given.  These will occur in the Audience Tent for a select audience with a schedule given in advance.

==== Beans ====

Beans are a [[Resources|Resource]] used by Mages to create [[Magic#Scrolls|Magic Scrolls]].  They can be collected by Mages from the Font of Magic, found on [[Quests]], and collected by Monarchs from their [[Hundred_realms|Realms]] during [[Conquest]].

==== Conquest ====

The means through which wars are fought - a strategic endeavour enacted at the [[Conquest]] Map by [[Skills#General|Generals]].

==== Defining Moment ====

A [[Defining_moments|Defining Moment]] is an important magical object which is created when something of great importance to a person's own personal story occurs.  These take the form of a blank golden scroll which once written should be sealed and when spent should given to a member of crew so that their power can be used and recorded.

==== Dragons ==== 

Large, scaly and magically powerful creatures.  Often known to breathe fire.

==== General ====

The military leader of a [[Hundred_realms|Realm]].  Not necessarily (but not excluded from being) the same as a Monarch.  The exact title and reverence for it changes from Realm to Realm, but all share the ability to submit moves for [[Conquest]].

==== Heritage Spell ====

There are some spells in the game that require elements from a specific Realm in order to be cast.  These were found during //Chapter 2// and have been called Heritage Scrolls.  They have no innate power over any other type of magic.

==== IC (In Character) ====

Information relevant to you as a character rather than you as a player.

==== Improvements ====

An [[territory_improvements|Improvement]] to a territory is a mundane addition constructed to provide a boost on the Realm.

==== Joust ====

A 2v2 fight between two Primary fighters and their appointed Seconds.  One of two types of [[Combat_Rules|Combat]] permitted within Camelot during certain times.

==== Linear ====

A Linear is any excursion out of Camelot - either a Quest (Combat) or a Vignette (non-Combat).

==== Melee ====

A free-for-all fight between many fighters.  One of two types of [[Combat_Rules|Combat]] permitted within Camelot during certain times.

==== Monarch ====

The ruler of a [[Hundred_realms|Realm]].  Not necessarily (but not excluded from being) the same as a General.  The exact title and responsibility changes from Realm to Realm, but all share the ability to collect [[Resources|Resources]] from the Realm and are generally recognised as representatives of their Realm.

==== Mortal Wound ====

Suffered upon reaching the end of your Death Count while unconscious (or by select other means).  Once you have suffered a Mortal Wound you will die within an hour.  See [[combat_rules#bleeding_out|Combat for more details]]

==== OC (Out of Character) ====

Information relevant to you as a player rather than you as a character.  Occasionally "OOC" for Out Of Character.

==== Phase ====

A [[Conquest]] Phase, during which Orders are placed, corresponding with the Seasons of the year:
  * Phase 1 - Summer
  * Phase 2 - Autumn
  * Phase 3 - Winter
  * Phase 4 - Spring
  * Phase 5 - Midsummer

==== Phys-Rep ====

Shorthand for "physical representation" - how we are representing aspects of the game world.  For example, the phys-rep for a sword is a LARP safe sword; the phys-rep for Magic Beans are black beads; the phys-rep for your character is you.

==== Quest ====

An endeavour outside of Camelot in which a small number of people will attempt to achieve some goal.  Combat will likely be involved.

==== Realm ====

[[Hundred_realms|Realms]] make up the world that once was known as Albion.  Realms are made of a number of Territories.  All characters are from a Realm and the list of realms [[Hundred_realms|can be found here]].  Each Realm has a Monarch who may collect [[Resources|Resources]] from the Realm and decree who may pass through it, and a General who decides its actions for [[Conquest]].

==== Resources ====

See also: [[Resources|Resources]]

Components that generally can be generated, found, traded, and used in the creation of [[Magic|Scrolls]].  Common resources are Beans, Blood, [[Defining Moments]], and Riches, but other resources may be generated by Territories (such as wood or grain)

==== Riches ====

A broad term for referring to gold, jewels, coins and other shiny objects.

==== Territories ==== 

These are smaller regions which make up [[Hundred_realms|Realms]].  These can change ownership through [[Conquest]].

==== Tribute ====

[[Audiences#Tribute]] is the name for any sufficient dedication or sacrifice made toward an entity. Tribute is left on the Shrine in Camelot complete with a note specifying who left the Tribute and for which entity, and generated by dedicated Sanctuaries.



==== Vignette ====

A [[#linear]] outside of Camelot in which Combat will not occur.