The Garden :: Petals and Thorns

Gorean Glossary T

Gor is a complex lifestyle based on a series of novels by John Norman featuring a strict caste system of highly trained Free and slaves. For more information, check out the Garden's section on Gor.

Note about this Glossary: items marked with a K are Kassar or Old Gorean, online-created languages used to augment Gorean. Kassar was not created or endorsed by John Norman and is not consistent within the Gorean language or universe. Kassar should be used cautiously and sparingly as many Goreans do not use or approve of the language.

Ta	Literal meaning "to" or "to the."
Ta, (Tee)	tit, (tits)	K
Tabani	(to) tire, get sleepy	K
Table	She kneels then bends forward and places her elbows on the floor, hands are locked on forearms, knees are parted and used to adjust height until her back is level, and her head is held up.	K
Table Slave	A slave who has been assigned to work specific tables, either at a tavern or a celebration.
Tabor	1. A small drum 2. One of the "exchange islands" which are governed under merchant law.
tabuk	a kind of single horned, yellow antelope
tabuk!	this tarn command is used by the tarnsman on long flights, and does not want to free the bird to find prey. When he spots a tabuk or other animal, he cries, 'Tabuk!' and this is the signal for the tarn to hunt. The bird makes it's kill and feeds and the flight resumes with the tarnsman in the saddle. Book2: Outlaw of Gor page, 126
Tabuk's Ford	Village located northwest of Ar, near the Verl river; noted for its sleen breeding and training.
Tagging	When raiders are doing what they do best - raiding - they tag the booty that they find (i.e., slave girls), to determine after they return to base camp, whom the booty is distributed to.
ta'grape	edible purple fruit, the size of a small plum, from which Ta-wine is made, usually associated with the terraces of Cos, but also found in various locales of similar latitude Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 45 Book 10: Tribesman of Gor, page 213 Book 20: Players of Gor, page 291 Book 21: Mercenaries of Gor, page 81
Tahari Desert	desert region variously known as the 'Tahari Wastes' lies east of Tor. It is hundreds of pasangs deep and thousands in length, punctuated by various oasis springs and deep wells. In some areas, it has been centuries between rains. Diurnal air temperatures in the shade are in the range of 120 degree's Fahrenheit. Klima, located far to the east in 'The Wastes' is the location of the infamous salt mines. The major tribes are the Kavars and the Aretai, and their vassal tribes, such as the Char, the Kashani, the Ta'Kara, the Raviri, the Tashid, the Luraz, and the Bakahs. Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 33 and 47
Tahari Ring	one of a set of 5 invisibility rings produced by the Kur scientist, Prasdak thousands of years ago. The Tahari ring, given to Tarl Cabot by a Kur ally, was used by him to help him disarm a destructive device from the Steel Worlds which would have destroyed the planet. Cabot gave the ring to Samos, who entrusted it to Shaba, a famed explorer credited with discovering the source of the Ua. Shaba used the ring to aid in his explorations and to entice Cabot to follow him to into the jungle. He needed Cabot to ensure someone would return his many maps and scrolls of exploration to civilized Gor. He died, as he expected, at the source of the Ua River named for him, Lake Shaba. The ring was returned to Cabot by Bila Haruma, after Shaba's death. Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, pages 285-294 and 303 Book 13: Explorers of Gor, pages 27-34, 431-435, and 449
Taharic	the written language of the inhabitants of the Tahari that has a somewhat floral appearance. It differs from standard Gorean, in that it only has four of the nine vowel sounds. The vowel sounds which are represented have tiny marks near them, like accent marks. Vowel sounds which are not explicitly represented, must be inserted by the reader. At one time in Taharic, apparently, no vowel sounds were represented. Some Taharic scholars, purists, refuse to continence vowel signs, regarding their necessity as a convenience for illiterates. Anyone who can read printed Taharic will have no difficulty in following cursive Taharic. The men of the Tahari are content to form their letters carefully and beautifully, being fond of them. To scribble is generally regarded not as proving oneself a swift efficient fellow, but something of a boor, insensible to beauty.
Tahem	Wings	K
Tajuks	a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Aretai; They are a culturally united but mixed race people, many of whom are characterized by the epicanthic fold. More than 200 hundred years ago a wandering Tajuk was rescued in the desert by Aretai riders, who treated him well, and had given him water and a Kaiila. The man found his way back to the tribe. Since that time the Tajuks are self ruled but have always fought for the Aretai.
Ta'Kara	a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Kavars
Takiyuhawi	This is the "Moon in Which the Tabuk Rut" which is also known as Canpasapawi, the "Moon When the Chokecherries are Ripe."
Tal	greetings; accompanied by the Free with a salute performed by raising the right hand to shoulder level, palm inward (slaves do not do this as they own nothing, their hand can not be empty of a sword). Used by both Free and slaves, despite what some online communities claim.
talender	delicate, yellow-petaled meadow flower, symbolic of feminine love and beauty; a crown of talendars is often worn by a free woman during the Companionship ceremony; worn in a slavegirl's hair, it is a silent plea for her to be raped
talmit	headband often used by tarnsman
talu	a unit a measure equaling 2 gallons
Talu Bag	A small bag carried by nomads while herding verr on foot in the vicinity of his encampment.
Taluna	The fierce white-skinned jungle girl of the Ushindi. The southern version of the panther girls of the northern forests.
Tamber Clam	Mussel found in the Tamber Gulf.
Tamber Gulf	Body of water which is fed by the Vosk River.
Tambourine	A musical instrument.
Tanager	A variety of bird inhabiting the rainforests of the Ushindi.
Tancred's Landing	One of many of the Vosk River townships.
Tangawizi	Inland (Schendi) word meaning "Ginger."
Tanli/Tanlu	Dance	K
tar	(preposition) " to"
Tareet/Tareeta	Cake	K
Tari	Drop (A Thing)	K
Tarl of Bristol	Songs named in honor of the man of the same name.
tarn	crested, hawk-like, jay-like bird although hundreds of times larger. These birds are raised, bred for both colors of plumage, as well as intelligence and strength, and trained to be ridden; it is one of the most common mounts found on Gor. Depending upon the variety of tarn, they are used among the military, in the hauling of goods, and in racing. A powerful bird, the musculature developed for quick take-offs from its perch, rather than a running start as most large birds, the tarn is known amongst its riders, known as tarnsmen, as Brothers of the Wind due most likely to the kindred bond man and beast develop. The tarn is neither a pet, nor a beast to contend with if you are not a tarnsman, replete with the necessary implement to remain in control of your mount, the tarn-goad.
Tarn Basket	Tarn baggage carrier. These baskets may not necessarily be baskets at all, but rather can be flat cradles. Tarn baskets are designed to carry most anything, from beverages to passengers.
Tarn Death	A type of death punishment, in which a man is bound hands and ankles, one hand and ankle tied to one tarn, the other hand and ankle tied to another tarn. The tarns are then, ridden by tarnsmen, lifted into the air, to literally rip the person apart.
Tarn Disk	Monetary units that come in denominations of gold and double-weighted gold.
Tarn Disk, Copper	a unit of currency
Tarn Disk, Gold	a unit of currency, of the highest value on Gor; also made in double- weight; many cities on Gor mint their own money, but the gold tarn disk of Ar is the standard for much of Gor
Tarn Disk, Silver	A unit of currency; higher than a copper tarn, lower than a gold tarn.
Tarn Drums	Drums used to signal between the tarn cavalries controlling the battle formations.
tarn goad	an electrical device, much like a cattle prod, used for controlling tarns; is c. 20" long
Tarn Harness	The apparatus by which reins are attached for controlling the tarn.
Tarn Hobble	Means of securing the tarn in the tarncot.
Tarn Keeper, Caste of	A member of the Caste of Tarn Keepers responsible for raising tarns.
Tarn Knife	Small knife used by Tarn Keepers and tarnsmen.
Tarn Perch	A roost for a tarn.
Tarn Saddle	Leather saddle used for riding upon the Tarn.
Tarn Sail	Sail used on Gorean ships; the most common sail used.
tarn ship	a type of ram-ship, being long and narrow, with a shallow draft, a straight keel, a single lateen-rigged mast, and a single bank of oars; at the prow, below the waterline, is a ram shaped like a tarn's head; it also carries light catapults, shearing blades, and other weaponry
Tarn Whistle / Tarn Call	The whistles used in controlling tarns. Each keyed with a specific, unique note.
tarn wire	razor wire strung between the walls of a city to protect it from aerial attack
Tarna	Bottom Of Heart, Core Of Being	K
tarna	daughter
tarncot	building in which domesticated tarns are housed
Tarnsman / Brothers of the Wind	1. Riders of the great tarn; some are of the fighter class, while others are in material transport. 2. A Kaissa piece.
Tars/ Tarsa	Ankle	K
Tarsar	Anklet, Leg-Iron (Ankle-Metal)	K
tarsk	or 1/100th of a silver tarsk
tarsk bit	copper coin worth from 1/10 to 1/4 of a copper tarsk, depending on the city which mints the coin. Ten copper tarsk bits equals one copper tarsk.
tarsk, giant	large cousin of the tarsk, standing 10 hands high at the shoulder
tarsk, silver	a coin worth 100 copper tarsks
Ta-Sadar-Ki-Va	One of the two main Gorean directions.
Ta-Sadar-Va	referencing the direction a compass needle points. North, which all Gorean compasses to the Sardar Mountains, home of the Priest-Kings, there are 8 cardinal points on a Gorean compass, in order clockwise: Ror (NE) Rim (E) Tun (SE) Vask or Verus Var (S) Cart (SW) Klim (W) and Kail (NW).
ta-Sardar-Gor	means "To the Priest-Kings of Gor" (Nomads of Gor, book iv, page 89); ritual phrase recited during the pre- banquet libation in which a few grains of meal, colored salt, and a few drops of wine are placed in a fire; the equivalent of saying grace
Tashid	a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Aretai
Tassa powder	a reddish powder, usually mixed with red wine, which renders the consumer unconscious
tassna	mother
tasta	founding, as of a city
Tastas	1. The Gorean taffy apple. 2. An expression used in reference to slave women.
Tasu/Tasus	add	K
Tatanka	Red savage word meaning "kailiauk bull."
Tatankasa	Red savage word meaning "Red Bull."
Tatar	laziness, one who does not help	K
Tatari	(to be) lazy, (to be) worthless [but not same as Gotri]	K
Ta-Teera	a one-piece, sleeveless, short slave garment; also called the slave rag
Ta-Thassa	to the sea' ritual phrase invoked during a libation offering of wine, oil, and salt made to Thassa
Tatkut	Masculine Innuit name which means "Wick-Trimmer."
Tatrix	title of the female ruler of the city of Tharna; queen
Tattoos	As the Wagon People utilize face scaring to display progression of manhood, the peoples of the Ushindi utilize tattooing for such the same.
tau	One of the 28 letters of the Gorean alphabet; 19th letter of the Greek alphabet.
Taurentian Guard of Ar / Taurentians	"The sight of the Taurentians made me uneasy. Such men. with their internal espirit de corps, their identification with their own units, their allegiance to their personal commanders, their status, privileges and skills, their proximity to the delicate fulcrums of power, hold in their hands the power to enthrone and dethrone ubars." Page 245, Mercenaries of Gor "I had met them in combat, as long ago as the sands of the Stadium of Blades. There is a common myth, given their post in the city, that Taurentians are spoiled and soft. This myth is false. They are elite troops highly trained and devoted to their commanders. One does not gain admittance to their coveted ranks in virtue skills or poor conditions." "Their captain, when I had known them long ago, had been Saphronicus of Ar. Seremides of Tyros, in these days, had been high general of Ar. He appointed through the influence of Cernus, who was soon to ascend the throne of Ar, had replaced the venerated hem, Maximus Hegesius Quintilius of Ar, who had earlier expressed reservations concerning the investiture of Cernus, a merchant and slaver, in the caste of warriors. Maximus Hegesius Quintilius was later found assassinated in pleasure gardens, slain there by the bite of a chemically prepared poisoned girl, one who killed by Taurentians before she could be questioned. Such an appointment, of course, that one of Tyros to such a post, later would have been unthinkable, given the developing frictions between Ar and Cos, and her mighty ally, Tyros frictions largely consequent upon competitions in the valley of the Vosk. After the defeat of Cernus, so briefly a ubar, I had seen both Saphoricus and Seremides in chains before Marlenus. then again upon the throne. They had both, with other high traitorous officers, been ordered to Port Kar, in chains, to be sold to the galleys. "One of the figures in the purple cloak and helmet stood out from the others near the side of the road and lifted his hand." Mercenaries of Gor, p. 246
Tavern of Forty Maidens	The largest and most opulent paga tavern in Port Kar.
Tavern of Two Chains	A paga tavern located in Ar.
Ta-Wine	Wine made from the Ta-grapes of Cos.
Tax Collectors	The IRS of Port Kar - or is it? It is alluded to the possibility that "tax collectors" are Slavers.
Tazj/Tazja	Cup, Drinking Vessel	K
Teaching, The	a dogma, bordering on fanaticism followed by the Waniyampi community, collective slaves of the Kaiila Tribes. It's circular theme is that 'all' equal 'one', therefore everyone and everything is 'the same'. Book 17: Savages of Gor, pages 234-235, 272, and 291-294 Book 18: Blood Brothers of Gor, page 156-157
Te'an	Sleeps	K
Teera	Mid-Length Dress, Toga	K
tefa	A unit of volume measure. A handful with the five fingers closed, not open, is a tef. - Tribesmen of Gor, page 46.
tefas	1) a unit of measure equaling 6 tefs, or handfuls; 5 tefas equal 1 huda; 2) a small basket. "A handful with the five fingers closed, not open, is a tef." - Tribesmen of Gor, page 46.
Teibar	One of the four original towns that latter combined to form the city of Tetrapoli.
telekint	a plant of the Tahari; its roots, mashed & mixed with water, provide a red dye
Teletus	One of the "exchange islands" which are governed under merchant law.
Telnus	Capital city of the island of Cos.
Telnus Defense	A Kaissa move.
tem	A tree which produces a black wood that is both strong and pliable.
Temos	One of the four major cities on the island of Cos.
Temporary Collar	A light collar used in provisional ownership, generally during the transfer of ownership of a slave.
Temporary Master Rights	The Gorean custom of a master giving rights of his property (specifically, his slave girl) to another on a temporary basis, generally a set time is issued.
Temporary Slave Camp	Often, temporary slave camps are set up by wholesalers outside of city limits. This enables them to avoid taxes and other levies, as well as other benefits not only those such as cheaper rental space, but the ease of mobility to relocate to areas where women are in short supply. However, there are disadvantages as well, such as the vulnerability to attack.
Tent Lamp	A small hanging lamp used inside of sleeping tents, which consists of a small copper bowl with a wick, filled with tharlarion oil.
Tent of the Women	In an encampment, such a tent is often erected to house slaves.
tenth ahn	tenth 'hour', the Gorean noon
Tentium	Large city on the island of Tyros.
Teriotrope	A plant bearing fragrant flowers.
Termites / White Ants	Pests which eat wood.
Tes	A shrub. Nothing is given as far as information on this shrub. Could it be teslik?
teslik	a plant whose extract is the active ingredient in breeding wine
Test of Five Arrows	In peasant villages, when caste leadership is challenged, one of the ways which this can be battled is through the test of five arrows. Both contestants leave the village, the gate closed behind them. The one who returns is caste leader. What is unsaid in this quote, but intimated, is that there is only one survivor, the one whose bowmanship bests the other.
Test of Knives	In peasant villages, when caste leadership is challenged, one of the ways which this can be battled is through the test of knives. Both contestants leave the village in opposite directions. The one who returns is caste leader. What is unsaid in this quote, but intimated, is that there is only one survivor, the one whose skill with the knife bests the other.
Tetrapoli	A large Vosk River city which began as four separate cities; Tetrapoli in Gorean means "Four Cities" or "Four Towns."
Tevu	Sing	K
T-Frame	A T-shaped frame upon which prisoners are secured and displayed
Thar	Across	K
Tharlarion	1. One of several types of large, carnivorous reptiles, some of which have been domesticated; it's fat is rendered to provide lamp oil. There are several varieties of these great lizards, some used for riding, some for draft beasts, others just eat unsuspecting persons. 2. Used as a derogatory term (masculine).
tharlarion boots	high boots of soft leather worn by riders of high tharlarion to protect their legs from the abrasive hides of their mounts
Tharlarion Carts	Carts used in hauling goods, pulled by the broad tharlarions.
Tharlarion Cell	Torture cell built by the slaver Samos, inspired by the "peacekeeping device" created by the black Ubar of Ushindi, Bila Huruma.
Tharlarion Charge	Military tactic.
Tharlarion Death	A type of death punishment, in which a man's ankles and wrists are tied with rope; these bindings are then attached to two different tharlarion which are then drawn in opposite directions. Another form of death by tharlarion is being trampled upon.
Tharlarion Drum	An instrument used for communication, as well as in marching.
Tharlarion Lance	Favored weapon of the tharlarion infantries.
Tharlarion Master	One in charge of the care, training and such of the tharlarion beasts.
Tharlarion Oil	Oil derived from the fat of the tharlarion; used for lighting though often large vats of boiling tharlarion oil were used as a punishment of death, or the threat thereof, as a means of torture..
Tharlarion Oil Lamp	Lamps lit by the oil of the tharlarion; the smell of the oil burning is not pleasant.
Tharlarion River	domesticated, vast, herbivorous, web-footed lizards raised and driven by the Cartius bargemen. (Nomads of Gor, book iv, page 3)
Tharlarion Saddle	Saddle used for riding the tharlarion beasts; shock-absorbed cushioning for comfort and protection.
Tharlarion Sail	This sail, which is used on Gorean ships, is actually a smaller version of the tarn sail.
Tharlarion Ship	A long, narrow, singly-banked ram-ship; the prow created to resemble a tharlarion.
Tharlarion Tooth	Useful tooth from the great lizards.
Tharlarion Wedge / Tharlarion Line	Obsolete military tactic utilizing tharlarion as a wall.
tharlarion, broad	sluggish tharlarion used as draft animals; herbivorous
tharlarion, high	agile tharlarion used as a mount for riding; like T. rex, they have very short, almost useless, forelegs; carnivorous
tharlarion, river	extremely large, herbivorous, web-footed lizards used by bargemen of the Cartius River to pull barges
tharlarion, rock	a small reptile of the Tahari
Tharna / City of Silver	a harsh and humorless city once ruled by a Tatrix, NE of Corcyrus, located between Ko-ro-ba and the Sardar. The city is well known for it's silver mines. A man who visits in Tharna for more than 10 hours is enslaved. The slaves of Tharna are native-born to the city and there are supposedly no free women. The men of Tharna can be recognized by two yellow cords, thrust over the belt which are presented as part of the Home Stone ceremony. It is said that Lara, the former Tatrix, has now abdicated. The Caste of Poets is outlawed here. Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, pages 65-70 Book 22: Dancer of Gor, pages 385-386 Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, page 267-268
Tharna tie	in this binding, the ankles are crossed and bound the head tied down. This tie is fastened by a short tether running back to ankles hands tied behind the back. Originating in Tharna, it can be used with chains collar etc. Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, page 375
Tharna's yellow cords	all Tharnan men have 2 yellow cords about 18 inches long, commonly worn in their belt. These cords are presented to them as youth's as part of the Home Stone ceremony. They represent the mastery of men, and are suitable for binding a female hand and foot. In the same ceremony, young women are brought into the presence of the Home Stone, though they are not allowed to kiss it as do the men. They are stripped, collared, and bound by the young men. By virtue of this ceremony, the females are now counted as slave. Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, pages 267-268
Thassa	the sea
Thassa Cartius	Not to be confused with the Cartius river proper, the Thassa Cartius is not located in the subequatorial region.
Thentis	City located in the Thentis Mountains, it is renowned for raising tarn flocks and growing black wine beans. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 69
Thentis Mountains	One of the large mountain ranges on Gor.
Theory of the Sun Shield	the theory that Gor has always been a part of the Earth's solar system, orbiting directly opposite Earth, on the far side of the Sun which shields Gor from Earth astronomers. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 33
thief's scar	a tiny, three-pronged brand burned onto the upper right cheekbone of the Caste of Thieves. Port Kar the only City to recognize this Caste. Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 104 Book 21: Mercenaries of Gor, page 239
Thieves, Caste of	the caste of those who make their living by stealing, robbery, picking pockets, etc.; exists only in Port Kar
Thigh!	this command might be given to a female or to the Free person with a female, who is not identified. It essentially means, show your brand. Book 16: Guardsman of Gor, page 184 Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, pages 383 and 399
Third Knowledge	that which, if it exists, is reserved for the Priest-Kings
Thole Port	A nautical term to denote the holes in the sides of ships where oars are placed through to row.
Thorn-Brush	Thick thorny brush which grows heavily together.
Thrall	a male slave in service in Torvaldsland to a Jarl.
Three-Move Option	A Kaissa play.
Thren/Threna	Bird	K
Throat Strap	A strap which encircles the throat of a tarn, thereby allowing the rider to guide it.
Throwing Knife	A dagger; a small knife, primarily used as an instrument to kill.
Throwing Stick	Used in the marshes of the Vosk, this curved stick is a hunting device. It floats and is easily retrieved. Thrown at a bird, stunning it, the birds are then tied and put in the boats, killed later and cooked.
Thumpa	Dumb, Stupid, Having No Desire To Learn	K
Thwart	A nautical term to denote a rower's seat on a ship.
Ti	1. a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Aretai 2. River port city; one of the four cities making up the Salerian Confederation.
tibit	a small, thin-legged bird which lives on tiny mollusks found on the shores of Thassa; sandpiper?
tile dance	dance performed on red tiles. It commonly signifies the restlessness of a love-starved slave girl. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, pages 13-14
Tiller Beam	The steering mechanism of a ship; also known as the Helm
Tiller Deck	Where the tiller beam is located.
Tiri	Breathe	K
Tobacco	Not found on Gor, however such was afforded to Parp, one of the Implanted Ones of the Nest of the Priest-Kings.
Tokak	Danger	K
Tokari	Buy, Trade, Barter	K
Toki	(to) fight for, protect, guard	K
Tokri	Bring, Get, Have, Take, Hold, Fetch	K
Toor / Toora / Toori	gag, a mouth gag	K
toos	a crab-like organism with overlapping plating; inhabits the Nest and scavenges on discarded fungus spores
Toosi	Start, Begin Something	K
Topaz, The	A large gemstone which represented an agreement between the pirates on the Vosk River.
Tor	1. light 2. The largest city of the Tahari Desert; known for its vast markets and bazaars.
Tor Shrub	The shrub has many names (which are not provided in the books) but one of the more common names is the Tor Shrub).
Torcadino	A walled city which served as a stronghold by the mercenary, Dietrich of Tarnburg, during the war between Ar and Cos; known also for its slave trade.
Torch Racks	Racks mounted on the walls of buildings which hold torches. Most probably used by homes that cannot afford the expensive energy bulbs.
toreii	fire	K
Tori	(to) impregnate self	K
Tori Kwani	Why Don't You Go Fuck Yourself!	K
Torian Defense	A Kaissa move, most like named for the military formation known as the "Torian Squares."
Torian Olives	Olives grown in the oasis city of Tor; a delicacy.
Torian Squares	Military tactic which shares a likeness to the defensive picket formation, though is more closely related to the Gorean phalanx.
Tor-Tu-Gor	light upon the Home Stone'; the sun
Torture Chamber	Rooms designed to "interrogate" prisoners with physical torment. The following quote describes one such chamber in the palace of the Tatrix of Tharna. "I now stood and faced some six Taurentians who stood in the defensive picket formation, three men forward in this case, and, in the interstices, three men back. This permits the men in reserve to move into the forward line to form a solid line, or, if the first line withdraws, to have space to take its place. It allows a great deal of mobility and, on the level of squad tactics, has its affinity to the Torian Squares; the space allows the swordsmen, of course, room in which to handle their weapons, room in which to properly attack or defend themselves; in this case I expected the center man to engage me, defending himself on the whole, while the flanking men would strike; should one of these three fall, of course, his place would be taken by one of the men in the reserve line." - Assassin of Gor, page 343.
Torvald Brand	A common brand of the north, it consists of a half circle, with, at its right tip, adjoining it, a steep, diagonal line. "The brand used by the Forkbeard, found rather frequently in the north, consisted of a half circle, with, at its right tip, adjoining it, a steep, diagonal line. The half circle is about an inch and a quarter in width, and the diagonal line about an inch and a quarter in height. The brand is, like many, symbolic." - Marauders of Gor, page 87.
Torvaldsland	Area of land which is comprised of several settlements; located in the far north.
Torvaldsland Ax	This ax is considered to be one of the most fearsome weapons on Gor; a great, curved-bladed ax whose blade of up to twelve inches and the handle of three to five feet. Designed to be wielded two-handed, it can also be utilized single-handed by one strong enough.
Torvaldsland Long Sword	A longsword with a jeweled pommel and a double guard. Just a brief mention made in the books.
Torvaldsmark	Large stone which is taken by some to mark the boundary of Torvaldsland and the land south.
torvis	fire
Tos	Cough	K
tospit	a small, wrinkled, yellowish-white peachlike fruit, about the size of a plum, which grows on the tospit bush, patches of which are indigenous to the drier valleys of the western Cartius. They are bitter but edible. (Nomads of Gor, book iv, page 59)
Tospit Bush / Tospit Tree	A bush which produces the tospit fruit. Okay. So which is it that bears the tospit fruit - a Tospit Bush or a Tospit Tree? It would seem that John Norman made an error. The answer to this question is that it seems that biology again on Gor is irrelevant to earth. The tospit comes in two (2) varieties: the rare, long-stemmed variety, which grows on the tospit bush, indigenous to the dry valleys of the western Cartius, and the common tospit, which grows on tospit trees and are often grown commercially in orchards.
Tower Slave / House Slave	1. a state slavegirl in any of the cities of Gor; her duties in the apartment cylinders are largely domestic 2. slave responsible for duties within a residence, such as serving meals and up to and including intimate service. 3There is another variation of Nadu in which she kneels the same way, but with her palms down and her knees modestly together. This variation is referred to as Tower Slave Position and is typically reserved for underage or white-silk slave girls, or slave girls who serve their Master in a non-sexual way, such as a Tower Slave or female Work Slave - the position slaves use before Free Women. Position shown.
Towers of the Morning	A name given to the city of Ko-ro-ba by an ancient poet
Trade Ax	A heavy, long-handled, single-bladed ax, which serves as both weapon and tool. The back of the blade is blunted for driving in pegs, stakes and wedges. Some have a small gap which is used to pull nails free. Sounds like a very large claw hammer of Earth to me!
Tran	Thee	K
Translation Machine / Translator	A device used to translate the Gorean language; usually programmed for up to four languages at a time. It can be used for translating scripts, as well as a vocal translator.
Transportation Disk	A metal disk, large enough to hold several men and/or Priest-Kings, used for transportation in the Nest of the Priest-Kings. During the Nest Wars, these transportation disk were armored, albeit rather primitively.
travel	It is nothing for a warrior to cover ninety pasangs on foot in a day. This is usually done by alternating the Warriors pace with the Warriors stride, and allowing for periods of rest. Few who have been invested in the scarlet of the Warriors cannot match this accomplishment. I, and many others, can considerably improve upon it. (pg. 241, Captive of Gor)
Tree Preserves	Yes, there is tree conservation on Gor! But, not for conservation in the ethical sense, but rather in the economical sense. The Council of the Captains of Port Kar designate portions of the northern forests for preserves as Port Kar depends on timber for survival.
Tree Urt	Tree dwelling rodent of the rainforests.
Tre'sha	Precious	K
Treve / Tarn of the Voltai	little known city that lies among the vast terrain of the rugged Voltai, 700 pasangs north of Ar. It's location is secret and is said to be accessible only by tarn. Sometimes called 'The Tarn of the Voltai' because of it's lofty perch. Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 63 Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 191. Brand shown.
Trident	A three-pronged pole weapon, also known as the three-pronged fish spear.
Trik	Girl	K
Tri'shena	Wind	K
Trophy Dance	A dance of the warriors of the red savages tribes in which they celebrate their victory over their enemies.
Trophy Pole	Poles, generally five to six feet (5'-6') in length which are set in the ground to display the "trophies" of fallen enemies of the red savages tribes; they perform trophy dances amongst these poles to celebrate their victory.
Trumpet	Often used to alert in times of danger or war.
Tsirq	Circle	K
tu	Literal translation: "You," "On," "Upon." Generally used as a prepositional phrase, i.e., "You are."
Tu Kajira	Literal translation: "You are a slave girl."
Tuchuk / The Wily Ones	one of the four tribes of the Wagon Peoples; their standard is a representation of 4 bosk horns. Brand shown.
Tuchuk Barbed Arrow	Favored arrow of the Tuchuks; also called a broad-headed arrow which carries barbs; the barbs prevent it from being withdrawn from a wound and must be pushed through to exit and is therefore more difficult to recover during combat. Being that the Tuchuks use the short bow on kaiila-back, the shafts used most likely were flight arrows. Turkish horsemen were famous for their deadly barbed flight arrows.
Tuchuk Saddle Knife / Southern Quiva	A balanced saddle knife of the Wagon Peoples, normally kept in sets of seven. It is 9 inches to about a foot in length, double edged, tapers to a daggerlike point and is balanced for throwing.
Tuchuk Spacing	Military strategy of the Tuchuks in which a columns of warriors are such that a column of a Hundred forms the front line, then an open space, then another line of a Hundred, and so on. This lessens the amount of dust a warrior must inhale, as well as keep the flow of warriors steady.
tufted fisher/fisher	a waterbird which inhabits the rivers of the rainforests inland of Schendi
Tumi	Digest	K
tumit	large flightless bird, about the size of an ostrich, having an 18'-long hooked beak; carnivorous
tun	1. a letter of the Gorean alphabet; derived from demotic Egyptian 2. a Gorean map direction
tunic	Tunics are a slip-on garment worn by both free men and male slaves. Although tunics may come in a variety of colors, specifically, those of the Caste of Warriors wear tunics of scarlet, while the thralls of the north commonly wear a tunic of white wool; equivalent to the kes worn by the kajirus of the wagon peoples.
tur	a reddish tree having a large trunk from the northern forests
Turban	A headdress made of wound cloth.
Turia	Turia the high-walled, the nine-gated, was the southern Gorean city lying in the midst of the huge prairies claimed by the Wagon Peoples. Named for the single Tur tree found at the bank of the stream by which it was built; celebrates the New Year at the summer solstice; often referred to as the 'Ar of the South' Never had it fallen (Nomads of Gor, book iv, page 1), until taken by Kamchuk, Ubar of the Tuchucks and later Ubar San of the Wagon Peoples
Turian Collar	Compared to other common collars of Gor, the Turian Collar is much more fanciful; often favored by the Wagon Peoples for their slaves.
Turian Defense	A Kaissa move.
Turian Knee Walk	Similar to the Knee Crawl, not much is mentioned of this particular "walk" except that it is sometimes used by dancers in Turia.
Turian Wine	A thickly sweetened liqueur.
Turmus	Last major river port city along the Vosk before reaching the marshlands of the delta.
Turnips	A sharp-tasting root vegetable; good for stews.
tur-pah	an vine-like, edible tree parasite with curly, red, ovate leaves; grows on the tur tree; a main ingredient in sullage
Turret	A small tower of sorts upon which siege engines or archers may be mounted.
Turtle	Any of a number of shelled reptiles found in the waters of Gor.
Tuvas	Baby, Young One	K
Twelve Tributary Cities	The twelve cities that held "allegiance" to Ar when Marlenus was Ubar; the Home Stones of these twelve cities was kept in Ar as well.
twentieth ahn	twentieth 'hour', the Gorean midnight
Twist Hobble	Slave hobbles of the red savages, made of leather and twisted into knots; used primarily to keep a slave girl from being stolen.
Two Spearman Variation	A Kaissa move.
Two Tarnsman Opening	A Kaissa move.
Two-Strap	One of the six (6) leather reins used in guiding a tarn. Tarl Cabot was able to teach his tarn to respond to verbal strap commands.
Tyros	One of the largest of the port islands and prominent maritime Ubarate of Gor.