Glossary

(Meanings reflect use in novel, not necessarily the correct dictionary definition)

Angelus Bellator – A Warrior Angel whose position is assigned by God. They work with the Viatores to fight against Lucifer’s army.

Beatum – The beauty Spaera—one of the two main Spaerae of those with Lectus or Chosen ability.

Bonitas – The goodness Spaera.

Chaus – The chaos Spaera—one of the two main Spaerae of those with Lectus or Chosen ability.

Coniungo – The life bond between two Lectuses—mate or marriage bond.

Conplexus – A form of love: to embrace, enfold, hug, grasp, connect, as you would with someone important to you—protective energy used to shield.

Corpus – A material body.

Culo – The life bond between two Tueors—mate or marriage bond.

Demon Influenced – People who have been attacked by Demons. The Demon has gotten into the person’s life, but it doesn’t have a complete hold on them.

Demon Powered – People who are controlled by Demons, subservient without being drained of energy. They are able to function in society. These humans knowingly or unknowingly open themselves to the Demon in their quest for power and control.

Demon Ridden – People who are consumed by Demons, deeply damaged with no self-worth, no hope, no sense of self-preservation. They are generally addicts or are mentally ill, with no sense of reality left.

Demon Touched – The bulk of society. They sometimes fall prey to negativity and give up some energy to the Demons near them, but they are otherwise unscathed by the Demons’ presence.

Divino – The far future / prophesy Spaera—hard to use and contains wild images with no real meaning unless the Viator has the gift of prophesy.

Duodecim – An exceptionally powerful team made up of four Tribuses with strong shared bonds between the Viator members.

Euphoria – A type of Demon that feeds off cravings and the dopamine high in an addict.

Fenestra – The near past Spaera—shows a window in time, recent past time. Images only, no sound.

Fidelis / Fidelises (pl.) – Faithful—the human member of a Tribus.

Fundamentum – All Viatores have this basic Spaera—where they begin their training and can connect mentally with Angels and Souls in Heaven.

Hebdomada – A powerful team made up of two Tribuses with strong shared bonds between mated Lectuses.

Lectus / Lectuses (pl.) – Chosen/Protector—a Viator with both Chaus and Beatum Spaerae that has the ability to destroy Demons and can fly.

Lux – A state of being where matter has become pure energy.

Malum – Fallen Viatores, evil followers of Lucifer that are led by Damian. They can also be created from humans when a Spaera stolen from a Viator is inserted into the human.

Praeteritus – The far history Spaera—can show events from distant history, and the more public the event, the stronger the scene. Voices can be heard.

Prōtegō – The protection Spaera—it can only be given from one Viator to another.

Spaera / Spaerae (pl.) – The orbs of power that allow access to Realms and the ability to navigate through space-time. These are the source of the Viator gifts.

Timore – A type of Demon that feeds off fear and despair.

Tranquillitas – A meditative, tranquil state—serenity.

Tribus / Tribuses (pl.) – A bonded trio—Chosen (Lectus) + Shield (Tueor) + Faithful Human (Fidelis).

Tueor – Shield/Defender—a Viator with both Prudentia and Oestrus Spaerae who has the ability to weave incredibly strong shields and can build traps with these shields to imprison the Demons.

Turpe – A type of Demon that feeds off self-doubt, guilt, self-loathing, and resentment.

Tutela Doma – The wards of protection created by the Viatores to stop the Demons’ ability to steal energy or the Malum from being able to attack mentally.

Umbra – The shadow Spaera.

Viator / Viatores (pl.) – Traveler—one who can move from one place to another by transitioning matter to energy and can navigate space-time.