The Illness discussion

Shimmering ~Stilling the breath and mind to create the illusion of invisibility. Prey and Predators are temporarily disoriented. Used to avoid detection.~

Karakking ~Imitating the call of other creatures. The technique allows the fox to "throw" his or her voice, so it appears to come from elsewhere. Used to attract prey or confuse attackers.~

Wa'akkir ~Shapeshifting into another creature. Misuse of Wa'akkir can lead to injury or death. Its practice is subject to ritual and rites that are closely guarded by the Elders.~

Maa-Sharm ~Maa is the energy and essence of all living things. Maa-Sharm transfers Maa from one fox to another. Used to heal frail or wounded foxes.

Gerra-Sparm ~Gerra is the thinking center of all living beings' minds. Gerra-Sharm allows the foxes to share their thoughts. It is a rare Foxcraft a forgotten art and can only be performed by foxes with intense, intuitive bond.~

Pleaching ~The weaving of minds (Gerra) with another creature. Pleaching is to the mind what Wa'akkir is to the body. Its practice is perilous, as the stronger will can overwhelm and dominate the weaker.~

Pashanda ~A trace state where knowledge is summoned from the winds. Used to sense the approach of friends or foes.~

TERMS!

Bishar ~A mysterious title used by the snow wolves to describe their packs. Little is known to foxes of these creatures and their ways. ~

Black Fox ~The ultimate master of FoxCraft. An honorary title bestowed on the wisest fox. There is only one Black Fox in any age, and he or she is Traditionally an Elder.~

Canista's Lights ~A constellation of stars that are the basis of a fox's Maa.~

Deathway ~Also called the death river. These are roads, but to foxes it appears the deadliest trap of the furless (Humans)~

Elders ~A secret society of foxes dedicated to keeping fox lore and foxcraft alive. Each Elder is a master of a particular type of Foxcraft while the Black Fox is master of them all.~

FoxCraft ~Skills of cunning and guile known only to foxes. They are used in hunting or elude the furless. Only gifted foxes will master the higher arts, such as Wa'akkir.~

Gerra ~The seeing, thinking center of living beings, the mind.~

Gloaming ~The gloaming occurs between twilight and dawn on the longest and shortest days of the year. A time of great magic.~

Maa ~The energy and essence of all living things.~

Malinta ~Malinta occurs twice a year, when day and night are equal length. A time of great Magic.~

Manglers ~Cars. To foxes they appear as fast, growling predators with shining eyes.~

Shana ~A protective field of energy.~

PLACES!

Graylands. ~The city. Also called the Great Snarl. Filled with manglers, dogs, and many other dangers.~

Wildlands. ~The countryside, where many foxes live, including the Elders.~

Snowlands ~The frigid northern realms where the snow wolves live, hunting in packs known as Bishars.~