MAGIC

The 12 Gates of Awakening - Also known as the 12 Gates of Ascension, each gate grants the awakened heightened physical and magical abilities. 

77 Rules of Ruin - A magical spell system created by Celeru, the principal deity of the Order of the White Church. 

GEOGRAPHY

Visseria - The continent on which the story is based.

Adentris - A large country made up of four ruling cities.

Meritas - The southernmost city of Adentris.

Kerrytown - a neighborhood in Meritas, where the Tipsy Pelican Tavern is located. 

Lareinti - A kingdom in Visseria, north of Adentris, that is facing the threat of an awakened eldar dragon. 

CURRENCY AND COINAGE

1 Gold brilliance coin = 40 silver shimmers

1 Silver shimmer coin = 40 copper burnishes

1 Copper burnish coin = 40 iron glints

Gold brilliances are sometimes called "brills"

Silver shimmers are sometimes called "shims"

Copper burnishes are sometimes called "burns"

Glints are just called glints. 

Value: A burn can buy you a mug of ale or a cheap meal. 

RELIGION

The Order of The White Church - the dominant religion in Visseria. Often referred to as "The Order" and "The Church".