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The Two Hands of the Principle: The two remaining non-human factions from the The Last Battle, Armageddon. -The Embodiment of Order: The angels that remained as one of the three remaining warring factions within The Last Battle, Armageddon. One of the Two Hands of the Principle. -The incarnation of Chaos:The devils that remained as one of the three remaining warring factions within The Last Battle, Armageddon. One of the Two Hands of the Principle.

The Last War: The totality of destructive events that consumed the earth between the years 2012 and 2020, culminating in The Last Battle, Armageddon.

Kanly: a set of very loose guidelines that prevent the foam of power and treachery of the Realm of Chaos from getting in the way of the expansion.

Vorpal: an item that, having been crafted through entirely non magical means, quenches or overrides magic.

Armageddon: A climactic battle between the Hands of the Principle, after which both were wounded but emerged to declare victory.

Biological Entities: Creatures like the sand-skates, which are enormous, oil-consuming creatures created by Belial, the Bio-Vizier of Chaos.

Slang and Terms:

Jet Set: The elite of society, reminiscent of a time when air travel was common and luxurious. The term now carries an air of nostalgia and reverence for the past.

Chunny: This word derives from the combination of 'chance' and 'sunny'. A positive, optimistic attitude towards achieving something even if you're not quite there yet. If someone's being "chunny," they're putting on a brave face and working towards their goals, magic-aided or not.

Imp: Minor demons. It's often joked that if you can't pronounce a demon's name in one breath, it's probably just an imp.

Glorft: Originally a term of derision, it now has become a neutral term to describe gatherings of Glorified humans from the Realm of Order. It can still be used sarcastically depending on the tone. E.g., "Looks like a glorft convention in town."

Railrunner: Someone who relies heavily on ground transportation, especially trains. Often used to describe someone who avoids air travel either out of fear, cost, or principle.

Wispies, Winx: People adept at using minor magic for everyday tasks. Not quite wizards or witches, but definitely more magical than the average person.

Pixel Dive: Refers to diving into old-world digital realms, often used by data-wraiths or those who like to explore ancient databases and digital spaces.

Dustdance: A celebratory gathering or festival that happens in places that have recovered post-apocalypse. It celebrates the victory of life over desolation.

Outland: What the Saved call the world outside the Realm of Order.

Echohead: Someone obsessed with the past, especially the time before the apocalypse. They often hoard artifacts and are walking encyclopedias about "the good old days."

Synonyms for Order and Chaos in the New World:'

    Order:
        Regulation
        Harmony
        Cohesion
        Unity
        System
        Balance

    Chaos:
        Turmoil
        Disorder
        Entropy
        Confusion
        Disarray
        Anarchy