Equius Zahhak

1. #1Night and Dayselective

   Keys: night, day

   Due to the powerful sun roasting the surface of Alternia, the diurnal cycle of Trolls is inverted, and as such they sleep during the day when the sun is out and stay awake during the night, when they can actually leave their hives and caves without being burned to death.

2. #2Trollsselective

   Keys: troll, trolls

   Trolls are a prominent race, originating on the planet Alternia. All trolls have grey skin and horns colored in bands of red-orange to yellow-orange vaguely resembling candy corn. The sclera of most trolls' eyes are the same yellow-orange color as their horn tips; however some trolls with mutations can have eyes in different colors, and which can flash and change color altogether under certain circumstances. A troll's orange eyes can become more reddened when "bloodshot" or turn completely red when damaged, for example by the sun. Many other parts of troll anatomy are black, including their hair and lips. Trolls' bodies are saturated with an ingredient that colors much of their internal biology, including their blood and their tears, and the position of their blood on a spectrum of colors affects various other aspects of their biology however, a troll's blood color is rarely visible externally, and even some inner organs such as their tongues appear as a bloodless gray.

3. #3Alterniaselective

   Keys: alternia, trollplanet, Alternian

   Alternia is the home planet of the trolls, It has two satellites; a green moon and a pink moon, the latter of which seems to be accompanied by a much smaller pink satellite of its own. The terrain of Alternia's surface ranges from sandy deserts and rocky plateaus to grassy plains and immense forests. Troll society-- including the children-- are divided into castes based on the colour of their blood, an institution known as the Hemospectrum. While on Alternia, the children who survive their initial trials as newborns are given an animal caretaker known as a Lusus and servitor robots with which to construct a Hive, or, house.

   The essential services on Alternia are automated; drones and automatic systems see to the basic needs of the inhabitants and ensure the infrastructure of the cities and outlying areas remains in acceptable condition. Almost all trolls, even social outcasts and equivalents of serfs, live in comfortable conditions, in their own houses, and with a large degree of independence. This implies that the Alternian economy is to a degree post-scarcity.

   It is the job of the Troll children, therefore, to learn. As they grow, Trolls learn-- through a standardized curriculum administered by an automated program as well as through personal experiences-- their status in the Caste system, their place in society, the details of their future career, and what it means to be a good Troll. Relatively few survive the process. Between the totalitarian and often cruel leadership of the aristocracy, the harsh and unforgiving militancy of Troll culture, and the inborn capacity for violence among Trolls themselves, many Troll children are killed-- often by each other or at the hands of government war-droids-- well before they reach maturity.

4. #4Soporselective

   Keys: Slime, sopor slime

   Sopor slime is a relaxing ooze that helps assuage the terrible visions of blood and carnage that plague the dark subconscious of the troll species, found within a troll's recuperacoon. Sopor slime also does funny things to a troll's head when eaten. Gamzee Makara, who lacked the guidance of a lusus to instruct him not to do so, bakes pies with a sopor slime filling. When eaten it is similar to the use or consumption of cannabis. It is a lime green color and glows slightly. it taste like limes and is sweet to the taste.

5. #5recuperacoonselective

   Keys: recuperacoon

   The troll equivalent of a bed, it is a vessel full of nourishing sopor slime.

6. #6hiveselective

   Keys: hive

   A house or home.

7. #7blood casteselective

   Keys: blood caste, blood castes, hemospectrum

   The hemospectrum is the series of twelve blood colors possessed by trolls, forming the basis of the Alternian caste system. Lusii share these blood colors, and often or always have the same blood color as their charge. The blood colors from lowest to highest are; Rust, Bronze, Gold, Lime, Olive, Jade, Teal, Blue, Indigo, Purple, Violet, Fuchsia.

   The rust blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes. It is the lowest caste on the hemospectrum, succeeded by bronze. The bronze blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes. It is the second lowest caste on the hemospectrum, preceded by rust and succeeded by gold. The gold blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes. The third lowest caste on the hemospectrum, it is preceded by bronze; it was succeeded by the lime caste before their extermination, Gold bloods seem to have the most potent psychic abilities of the (extant) lowbloods, something that appears related to their often unusual eye colour, with some gold bloods having entirely pupil-less eyes filled with one or two flat hues. The purple blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes, higher than indigo and succeeded by violet.

   Trolls have 12 different ranges of blood colour. Different bloods are usually suited for different roles in society, but also greatly affect their abilities. Natures and physical aspects are also affected, most noticeably in sea dwellers. Lowbloods are more likely to be psychic and have shorter life spans. Highbloods are physically more strong, and have longer life spans.

   On Alternia, the hemospectrum is the basis of the blood caste system. As mentioned, some blood colors fill certain societal roles.

8. #8Lususselective

   Keys: Lusus naturae, Lusii, Lusus

   Lusus naturae are beasts which take the role and title of custodian, acting as a troll's guardian in place of the adults sent to fight throughout the galaxy in the name of Alternia's glory.

9. #9lowbloodsselective

   Keys: lowbloods

   The term lowblood is used to refer to the castes on the lower end of the spectrum, such as rust, but also to refer to blue bloods by trolls of a higher caste. Similarly the word 'peasant' is frequently used to refer to trolls of lower castes.

10. #10purplebloodedselective

    Keys: purpleblooded, Purple caste, purple blood

    Purple bloods are referred to both as highbloods and as subjugglators. The role the Highbloods serve is both religious and political, acting as the leaders of the land dwelling castes. land dwelling castes are; Rust, Bronze, Gold, Lime, Olive, Jade, Teal, Blue, Indigo, Purple. The wearing of juggalo-like clown paint and practice of a strange clown-based religion are presumably connected with these roles. Purple caste of Alternia practice a religion heavily revolving around clowns and circus imagery highly akin to the Insane Clown Posse and its juggalo fanbase on Earth. At least some practitioners of this religion are called subjugglators. The exact minutiae of the religion are unknown, but several core themes can be gleaned. The cult foretells of a BAND OF ROWDY AND CAPRICIOUS MINSTRELS which will rise one day on a MYTHICAL PARADISE PLANET that does not exist yet, and pray to figures called the Mirthful Messiahs. Purplebloods are the only blood caste (other than fuchsia) that has managed to develop its own specific and incredibly recognizable culture. Most purples express pride in their blood color by imitating the style of an important purpleblooded troll, the Subjugglator. Some of those trolls also imitate the Subjugglator's personal ideologies, which primarily revolve around the idea that the only way to understand the madness of the universe is to be mad. They are generally seen as being absolutely batshit. Most purple bloods have long, curved horns, often resembling those of a goat or other ungulate. Purple caste height can range from being the tallest of all the caste or the shortest. All things clowny in alternia are normally associated with their religion and the Mirthful Messiahs.

11. #11Grand Highbloodselective

    Keys: GHB, Grand Highblood

    The Grand Highblood was the ancestor of Gamzee Makara. A high-ranking Highblood, the Grand Highblood seems to have a leadership position among the subjugglators. The Grand Highblood is a brutish figure who loved to paint his walls in the blood of his victims, most notably a rainbow of blood castes. He is a ruthless and sadistic troll, and Gamzee gets most of his traits from the Grand Highblood. The Grand Highblood is an enormous troll with huge, messy hair. He is obsessed with clowns and paints his face to look like one although his face paint seems to be more designed like a skull. The Grand Highblood's horns are long and in a curvy shape.

12. #12Highbloodselective

    Keys: Highblood

    The term highblood is used mostly to refer to members of the purple, Violet and Fuchsia caste, and used as a proper noun refers to the leaders of the land dwelling castes. The carrier of the Grand Highblood title presumably holds a high position among the Highbloods. purple Highbloods would seem to be synonymous with with subjugglators, who use their psychic chucklevoodoos to quell rebellion among their governed. The sea dwelling castes; Violet and Fuchsia make up Alternia's royalty and are a caste which rules over the entire species. Despite this and their position above the land dwelling highbloods on the hemospectrum, sea dwellers and land dwelling highbloods have a rivalry codified in tradition.

13. #13subjugglatorsselective

    Keys: subjugglators

    A juggalo-like group from which Gamzee Makara descends. A portmanteau of subjugator and juggalo.

14. #14subjugglationselective

    Keys: subjugglation

    A form of subjugation performed by the subjugglators.

15. #15chucklevoodooselective

    Keys: chucklevoodoo, chucklevoodoos

    The chucklevoodoos are a common ability among subjugglators that allow them to psychically amplify fear, such as by manifesting puppets inside the dreams of targets. Strong users can use chucklevoodoo to mind control others.

16. #16Respiteblockselective

    Keys: Respiteblock

    A Respiteblock is the Alternian functional equivalent to a bedroom.

17. #17Mirthful Messiahsselective

    Keys: Mirthful Messiahs, Messiahs

    The Mirthful Messiahs are figures featured in the religion of Gamzee Makara and Alternia's purple caste. They were recognized in prayers , and foretold to BRING THE HOLY RUCKUS to a Dark Carnival in a fuckin paradise to come. Like the Dark Carnival and Paradise Planet they are associated with, the realness attribute of these Messiahs is questionable.

18. #18Matespritshipselective

    Keys: Matespritship, Matesprit

    Matespritship is one of the four quadrants recognised in troll romance. Matespritship is represented by the heart symbol and a flushed red color; as such it is known as the flushed quadrant. As red romance, matespritship is rooted in strongly positive emotionsHS. The specific emotions behind matespritship are sometimes called MATING FONDESS, which may be most readily recognised by a human as feelings of 'love'.

19. #19Quadrantsselective

    Keys: Quadrants, Quadrant.

    Quadrants are the four different types of romance recognized by trolls. The quadrants primarily exist to facilitate the complicated reproduction of trolls. The four Quadrants are, Matespritship, Moirallegience, Kismesissitude, Auspisticism.

20. #20moirailselective

    Keys: moirail, Moirallegience, Moirails, moirallegence

    Moirallegience is represented by the diamond symbol and a pale red color; as such it is known as the pale quadrant. Moirails might also be informally referred to as a palemates by outsiders to the troll race. Though moirallegience may be compared to the concept of a soul mate, it has a more specific social purpose. described as a semi-platonic relationship between two trolls.

21. #21kismesisselective

    Keys: kismesis, Kismesissitude

    Kismesissitude involves both mutual hate and mutual sexual attraction between two individuals. Kismeses do NOT "hate each other but love each other on the inside"; it's TRUE hate, felt equally by both parties. This is called a caliginous relationship. Though fueled by rivalry, defeating or killing your kismesis is discouraged since that would obviously end the relationship. Kismeses must be equally matched for the rivalry to be fulfilling; if one consistently bests the other neither will feel the satisfaction of competition. Sexual attraction is a part of this as well; kismeses may engage in hatesex.

    Kismesissitude can be either healthy or abusive. A caliginous relationship must involve mutual respect, admiring each other's strengths even while hating one another. If the relationship makes one or both parties feel inferior, it's unhealthy. Kismesissitude should encourage each individual to improve themselves so that they may surpass one another; if both parties do this, both will continue to grow trying to match one another.

22. #22Auspisticismselective

    Keys: Auspisticism, Auspistice

    Auspisticism is one of the four quadrants recognised in troll romance. It is a form of black romance, like kismesissitude, and is a conciliatory quadrant like moirallegience; uniquely among the quadrants, it involves three parties rather than just two. Auspisticism is represented by the club symbol and an ashen gray color; as such it is known as the ashen quadrant. An auspistice is a "facilitator" or go-between of some sort between two others, mediating interactions between them and keeping their relationship functional. These are usually enemies (or something similar), also referred to as kismesis.

23. #23Dark Carnivalselective

    Keys: Dark Carnival

    The Dark Carnival is a mysterious location spoken of both by the Insane Clown Posse and the juggalo-like religion practiced by members of Alternia's purple caste. The Dark Carnival is a purgatory-like realm inhabited by various spirits who judge the souls of the dead before sending them to either heaven or hell. Gamzee Makara describes the Carnivals as a place of magic, miracles and peace, but also hints that murder is in some way part of its nature. At this carnival the believers would be all mellowing in tents, bumpin sounds, tossing back the faygo and soaking the miracles up our faith sponges, while the special stardust rained down at our elixir sticky faces, like a bunch a fuckin fairy powder from religion space.

24. #24elixir, rude elixir, wicked elixir FAYGO IT'S FUCKING FAYGOselective

    Keys: elixir, rude elixir, wicked elixir

    also known as Faygo, The drink is a noted as a favorite of Gamzee Makara, who consumes it as part of his cult's rituals. The consumption of it is referred to as "kicking the wicked elixir" or "rude elixir".

25. #25Violet bloodselective

    Keys: Violet blood, Violet caste, Violetblooded

    The violet blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes. The penultimate rung on the hemospectrum, the violet caste is higher than purple and succeeded only by fuchsia. Violetbloods are one of the two blood colors that develop gills and become amphibious. Since fuchsias are few and far between, violets are essentially the highest blood caste in any way that is applicable on a daily level. Surprisingly enough, they do not typically spend a lot of their time underwater. They are generally regarded as tyrants.

26. #26Fuchsia bloodselective

    Keys: Fuchsia blood, Fuchsia caste, Fuchsiablooded

    The fuchsia blood caste is the highest caste on the troll hemospectrum. Fuchsia bloods have an unparalleled lifespan of hundreds of thousands of years, or perhaps millions. Inversely, only two fuchsia bloods ever inhabit the empire at one time. Only female fuchsia bloods are known. Fuchsiabloods are one of the two blood colors that develop gills and become amphibious. The population of fuchsia trolls is closely maintained by the Empress. While males are generally disregarded, the Empress will kill any female upon discovery to prevent them from attempting to overthrow her. In fact, fuchsia trolls are inclined to kill each other on sight. This urge is strongest between two females. The lifespan of a fuchsiablooded troll may extend to several thousand years. Most trolls will only ever acknowledge the existence of one fuchsia in their entire lives. There aren't enough around to "generally" regard them as anything.

27. #27imperial droneselective

    Keys: imperial drone, Drone, Drones, imperial drones

    Drones are enforcers employed by various regimes throughout the history of Alternia. Culling drones , are at least partially involved in Alternia's process of culling or exterminating the unfit and infirm

28. #28Mother grubselective

    Keys: Mother grub

    The mother grub is the lusus responsible for the brooding of Alternia's troll race. The mother grub's life-giving role seems to give it something of a sacred quality, with its name taking the place of God in some Alternian phrases such as 'Mother Grub fearing'

29. #29palmhuskselective

    Keys: palmhusk

    Smart phone like object of alternia.

30. #30trollselective

    Keys: troll, trolls

    Trolls are a prominent race, originating on the planet Alternia. All trolls have grey skin and horns colored in bands of red-orange to yellow-orange vaguely resembling candy corn. The sclera of most trolls' eyes are the same yellow-orange color as their horn tips; however some trolls with mutations can have eyes in different colors, and which can flash and change color altogether under certain circumstances. A troll's orange eyes can become more reddened when "bloodshot" or turn completely red when damaged, for example by the sun. Many other parts of troll anatomy are black, including their hair and lips. Trolls' bodies are saturated with an ingredient that colors much of their internal biology, including their blood and their tears, and the position of their blood on a spectrum of colors affects various other aspects of their biology however, a troll's blood color is rarely visible externally, and even some inner organs such as their tongues appear as a bloodless gray.

31. #31alterniaselective

    Keys: alternia, Alternian

    Alternia is the home planet of the trolls, It has two satellites; a green moon and a pink moon, the latter of which seems to be accompanied by a much smaller pink satellite of its own. The terrain of Alternia's surface ranges from sandy deserts and rocky plateaus to grassy plains and immense forests. Troll society-- including the children-- are divided into castes based on the colour of their blood, an institution known as the Hemospectrum. While on Alternia, the children who survive their initial trials as newborns are given an animal caretaker known as a Lusus and servitor robots with which to construct a Hive, or, house.

    The essential services on Alternia are automated; drones and automatic systems see to the basic needs of the inhabitants and ensure the infrastructure of the cities and outlying areas remains in acceptable condition. Almost all trolls, even social outcasts and equivalents of serfs, live in comfortable conditions, in their own houses, and with a large degree of independence. This implies that the Alternian economy is to a degree post-scarcity.

    It is the job of the Troll children, therefore, to learn. As they grow, Trolls learn-- through a standardized curriculum administered by an automated program as well as through personal experiences-- their status in the Caste system, their place in society, the details of their future career, and what it means to be a good Troll. Relatively few survive the process. Between the totalitarian and often cruel leadership of the aristocracy, the harsh and unforgiving militancy of Troll culture, and the inborn capacity for violence among Trolls themselves, many Troll children are killed-- often by each other or at the hands of government war-droids-- well before they reach maturity.

32. #32Slimeselective

    Keys: Slime, sopor slime

    Sopor slime is a relaxing ooze that helps assuage the terrible visions of blood and carnage that plague the dark subconscious of the troll species, found within a troll's recuperacoon. Sopor slime also does funny things to a troll's head when eaten.

33. #33recuperacoonselective

    Keys: recuperacoon

    The troll equivalent of a bed, it is a vessel full of nourishing sopor slime.

34. #34hiveselective

    Keys: hive

    A house or home.

35. #35blood casteselective

    Keys: blood caste, blood castes, hemospectrum

    The hemospectrum is the series of twelve blood colors possessed by trolls, forming the basis of the Alternian caste system. Lusii share these blood colors, and often or always have the same blood color as their charge. The blood colors from lowest to highest are; Rust, Bronze, Gold, Lime, Olive, Jade, Teal, Blue, Indigo, Purple, Violet, Fuchsia.

    The rust blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes. It is the lowest caste on the hemospectrum, succeeded by bronze. The bronze blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes. It is the second lowest caste on the hemospectrum, preceded by rust and succeeded by gold. The gold blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes. The third lowest caste on the hemospectrum, it is preceded by bronze; it was succeeded by the lime caste before their extermination, Gold bloods seem to have the most potent psychic abilities of the (extant) lowbloods, something that appears related to their often unusual eye colour, with some gold bloods having entirely pupil-less eyes filled with one or two flat hues. The purple blood caste is one of the twelve troll blood castes, higher than indigo and succeeded by violet.

    Trolls have 12 different ranges of blood colour. Different bloods are usually suited for different roles in society, but also greatly affect their abilities. Natures and physical aspects are also affected, most noticeably in sea dwellers. Lowbloods are more likely to be psychic and have shorter life spans. Highbloods are physically more strong, and have longer life spans.

    On Alternia, the hemospectrum is the basis of the blood caste system. As I’ve mentioned, some blood colours fill certain societal roles.

36. #36Lusus naturaeselective

    Keys: Lusus naturae, Lusii, Lusus

    Lusus naturae are beasts which take the role and title of custodian, acting as a troll's guardian in place of the adults sent to fight throughout the galaxy in the name of Alternia's glory. Gamzee Makara's, lusus is a giant goat-like sea creature. He had apparently often been out to sea instead of caring for Gamzee as a custodian is supposed to. Despite this, Gamzee appears to care enough about him to go keep a look out for him, suggesting that he trusts him. He was speared by what appears to be a harpoon or something similar, and died while Gamzee comforted him. affectionately referring to as Goatdad.

37. #37lowbloodsselective

    Keys: lowbloods

    The term lowblood is used to refer to the castes on the lower end of the spectrum, such as rust, but also to refer to blue bloods by trolls of a higher caste. Similarly the word 'peasant' is frequently used to refer to trolls of lower castes.

38. #38purplebloodedselective

    Keys: purpleblooded, Purple caste, purple blood

    Purple bloods are referred to both as highbloods and as subjugglators. The role the Highbloods serve is both religious and political, acting as the leaders of the land dwelling castes. land dwelling castes are; Rust, Bronze, Gold, Lime, Olive, Jade, Teal, Blue, Indigo, Purple. The wearing of juggalo-like clown paint and practice of a strange clown-based religion are presumably connected with these roles. Purple caste of Alternia practice a religion heavily revolving around clowns and circus imagery highly akin to the Insane Clown Posse and its juggalo fanbase on Earth. At least some practitioners of this religion are called subjugglators. The exact minutiae of the religion are unknown, but several core themes can be gleaned. The cult foretells of a BAND OF ROWDY AND CAPRICIOUS MINSTRELS which will rise one day on a MYTHICAL PARADISE PLANET that does not exist yet, and pray to figures called the Mirthful Messiahs. Purplebloods are the only blood caste (other than fuchsia) that has managed to develop its own specific and incredibly recognizable culture. Most purples express pride in their blood color by imitating the style of an important purpleblooded troll, the Subjugglator. Some of those trolls also imitate the Subjugglator's personal ideologies, which primarily revolve around the idea that the only way to understand the madness of the universe is to be mad. They are generally seen as being absolutely batshit. Most purple bloods have long, curved horns, often resembling those of a goat or other ungulate. Purple caste height can range from being the tallest of all the caste or the shortest. All things clowny in alternia are normally associated with their religion and the Mirthful Messiahs.

39. #39GHBselective

    Keys: GHB, Grand Highblood

    The Grand Highblood was the ancestor of Gamzee Makara. A high-ranking Highblood, the Grand Highblood seems to have a leadership position among the subjugglators. The Grand Highblood is a brutish figure who loved to paint his walls in the blood of his victims, most notably a rainbow of blood castes. He is a ruthless and sadistic troll, and Gamzee gets most of his traits from the Grand Highblood. The Grand Highblood is an enormous troll with huge, messy hair. He is obsessed with clowns and paints his face to look like one although his face paint seems to be more designed like a skull. The Grand Highblood's horns are long and in a curvy shape.

40. #40Highbloodselective

    Keys: Highblood

    The term highblood is used mostly to refer to members of the purple, Violet and Fuchsia caste, and used as a proper noun refers to the leaders of the land dwelling castes. The carrier of the Grand Highblood title presumably holds a high position among the Highbloods. purple Highbloods would seem to be synonymous with with subjugglators, who use their psychic chucklevoodoos to quell rebellion among their governed. The sea dwelling castes; Violet and Fuchsia make up Alternia's royalty and are a caste which rules over the entire species. Despite this and their position above the land dwelling highbloods on the hemospectrum, sea dwellers and land dwelling highbloods have a rivalry codified in tradition.

41. #41subjugglatorsselective

    Keys: subjugglators

    A juggalo-like group from which Gamzee Makara descends. A portmanteau of subjugator and juggalo.

42. #42subjugglationselective

    Keys: subjugglation

    A form of subjugation performed by the subjugglators.

43. #43chucklevoodooselective

    Keys: chucklevoodoo, chucklevoodoos

    The chucklevoodoos are a common ability among subjugglators that allow them to psychically amplify fear, such as by manifesting puppets inside the dreams of targets. Strong users can use chucklevoodoo to mind control others.

44. #44Respiteblockselective

    Keys: Respiteblock

    The troll equivalent of a bedroom

45. #45Mirthful Messiahsselective

    Keys: Mirthful Messiahs, Messiahs

    The Mirthful Messiahs are figures featured in the religion of Gamzee Makara and Alternia's purple caste. They were recognized in prayers , and foretold to BRING THE HOLY RUCKUS to a Dark Carnival in a fuckin paradise to come. Like the Dark Carnival and Paradise Planet they are associated with, the realness attribute of these Messiahs is questionable.

46. #46Matespritshipselective

    Keys: Matespritship, Matesprit

    Matespritship is one of the four quadrants recognised in troll romance. Matespritship is represented by the heart symbol and a flushed red color; as such it is known as the flushed quadrant. As red romance, matespritship is rooted in strongly positive emotionsHS. The specific emotions behind matespritship are sometimes called MATING FONDESS, which may be most readily recognised by a human as feelings of 'love'.

47. #47Quadrant.selective

    Keys: Quadrant., Quadrants, Quadrant

    Quadrants are the four different types of romance recognized by trolls. The quadrants primarily exist to facilitate the complicated reproduction of trolls. The four Quadrants are, Matespritship, Moirallegience, Kismesissitude, Auspisticism.

48. #48moirailselective

    Keys: moirail, Moirallegience, Moirails, moirallegence

    Moirallegience is represented by the diamond symbol and a pale red color; as such it is known as the pale quadrant. Moirails might also be informally referred to as a palemates by outsiders to the troll race. Though moirallegience may be compared to the concept of a soul mate, it has a more specific social purpose. described as a semi-platonic relationship between two trolls.

49. #49kismesisselective

    Keys: kismesis, Kismesissitude

    Kismesissitude involves both mutual hate and mutual sexual attraction between two individuals. Kismeses do NOT "hate each other but love each other on the inside"; it's TRUE hate, felt equally by both parties. This is called a caliginous relationship. Though fueled by rivalry, defeating or killing your kismesis is discouraged since that would obviously end the relationship. Kismeses must be equally matched for the rivalry to be fulfilling; if one consistently bests the other neither will feel the satisfaction of competition. Sexual attraction is a part of this as well; kismeses may engage in hatesex.

    Kismesissitude can be either healthy or abusive. A caliginous relationship must involve mutual respect, admiring each other's strengths even while hating one another. If the relationship makes one or both parties feel inferior, it's unhealthy. Kismesissitude should encourage each individual to improve themselves so that they may surpass one another; if both parties do this, both will continue to grow trying to match one another.

50. #50Auspisticismselective

    Keys: Auspisticism, Auspistice

    Auspisticism is one of the four quadrants recognised in troll romance. It is a form of black romance, like kismesissitude, and is a conciliatory quadrant like moirallegience; uniquely among the quadrants, it involves three parties rather than just two. Auspisticism is represented by the club symbol and an ashen gray color; as such it is known as the ashen quadrant. An auspistice is a "facilitator" or go-between of some sort between two others, mediating interactions between them and keeping their relationship functional. These are usually enemies (or something similar), also referred to as kismesis.

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