Glossary
Glossary
!Mild Spoilers Ahead!
A few readers have pointed out that the story needs a glossary, as some terms seemed to slip off their heads. So, even though this is not complete, this may help with that. More information will be added as the story progresses.
Hierarchy:
Plebeian:Commoner; can be titled or untitled. Only titled plebeians can own land.
Equites:Titled plebeians or legionnaires who have served the empire for years.
Patricians:High nobles.
Note: One can climb from lower ranks to higher, but can also fall to lower ranks. More info will be added later.
Legionary Hierarchy:
Tirones:New recruits.Auxiliaries:Conscripted or non-citizen soldiers.Milites/Legionary:Elite soldiers, usually Common Class.Immunes/Immunis (singular):Soldiers with specialized skills exempt from normal duties (medics, artisans, blacksmiths, clerks).Decurion:Leader of ten elite soldiers, usually Noble Class.Centurion:Commander of a century, with ten decurions under them, usually Prestigious Class.Primus Pilus:Commander of a cohort, overseeing ten centurions, highest rank under Legate and Arch Imperator. Usually Fabled Class.Legate:Commander of a legion (5,000-10,000 soldiers), usually from the imperial family.Dux/Duces (plural):Commander of legions, potentially of royal blood, usually Heroic Rank.Arch Imperator:Supreme Commander/Emperor.Other Ranks:
Myrmidon:A loyal subordinate who executes orders unquestioningly.Tribune:Upper-class Patrician military officer in training. A legion can have ten tribunes.Decarnus:A decurion’s squad of 8-10 men.Characters:
Arilyn Arcis O'Ryon:The protagonist.