Chapter 2

This is a glossary and pronunciation guide section providing reference material for creatures, beings, terms, and age/time explanations in the novel. It is supplementary content designed to aid reader comprehension but is not required to understand the story.

Chapter 2 consists entirely of reference material—a glossary and pronunciation guide. It includes explanations for creatures and beings, specialized terms used throughout the narrative, and a section clarifying the age and time systems employed in the world. The chapter explicitly notes that this content is optional for readers and that skipping directly to the map is an acceptable alternative for those who prefer to proceed without reference material.