peurojen—the one in charge of the giant woolly elk, similar to a shepherd.

precognition—a form of psychokinesis that is knowledge of something before its occurrence, especially by extrasensory perception.

psionic—referring to the practical use of psychic powers or paranormal phenomena.

psionic stun gun (PSG)—a weapon similar to a Taser or stun gun, but instead of electricity, it runs on psionic power.

psychokinesis—a blanket term for the production or control of motion, especially in inanimate and remote objects, purportedly by the exercise of psychic powers. This can include mind control, precognition, telekinesis, biological healing, teleportation, and transmutation.

Rektor—the Kanin in charge of trackers. The Rektor works with new recruits, helps with placement, and generally keeps the trackers organized and functioning.

rose hip soup—a soup common in Sweden, with a deep rosy color and sweet-tart tang. Rose hips, which ripen long after the rose blooms have faded, can be dried to enjoy all year and serve as an important source of vitamin C in northern countries.

sage—an aromatic herb with lavender flowers. It is often used in herbalism and believed to have benefits relating to memory.

Sámi—the indigenous peoples of the Arctic Circle in Scandinavia. They have lived in arctic and subarctic regions for over 3,500 years. Also known as Sami, Saami, Fenni, Laplanders, or Lapps. They have historically had an appearance similar to Inuit and other First Nation peoples.

semla—a Scandinavian sweet roll made of wheat bread, whipped cream, and almond paste. It is similar to a cream puff.

Sintvann, North Carolina—an Omte city located in the Great Dismal Swamp in North Carolina. The name means “angry waters.”

Skojare—the aquatic tribe of trolls that is nearly extinct. They require large amounts of fresh water to survive, and one-third of their population possess gills and are able to breathe underwater. Once plentiful, only about five thousand Skojare are left on the entire planet. In circa 1300 CE, Aun the Blue broke off from the Kanin tribe, heading south from Doldastam for a warmer water source. He took all the gilled trolls with him and established the Skojare in Storvatten. They have had twenty-four monarchs since 1300 CE, and they are currently in the Rolfian Dynasty, with King Mikko Rune. His daughter, the Crown Princess Lisbet “Libby” Biâelse, is next in line for the throne.

Sommar plum—a vibrant fleshy fruit in the rose family. The skin is deep violet with white speckles, giving it a cosmic appearance similar to a black diamond apple, and the fruit itself is especially sweet and juicy.

sorgblomma—a flower similar to the smörboll, with bold golden petals that are bloodred near the stem. The plant “bleeds” a reddish viscous liquid (similar to aloe in texture and taste) and has thorns. It is also known as the mourning flower and trollius funus.

sounding horn—a sound device that is usually made of or shaped like an animal horn.