quarantine
a strict isolation imposed upon those that have an infectious disease in order to prevent the spread of the disease to others
Kenettra
an island nation in the Sealands; the setting of The Young Elites
malfetto
a survivor of the blood fever whose physical appearance was changed by the disease
Estenzia
a northern city in Kenettra, it is the crowning jewel of the country and its capital
gold talents
a denomination of Kenettran currency
brothel
an institution at which one can pay to receive sexual acts
Dalia
the Kenettran city that Adelina was raised in
mantle
a heavy burden or responsibility
doublet
a type of men’s garment commonly worn from the 14th century to the 17th century
Tamouran
a person from the Sunlands country of Tamoura
consort
the wife, husband, or companion of someone with power
caravelas
small, highly maneuverable sailing ships developed by the Portuguese in the 15th century
balira
an enormous creature that resembles an ocean ray—they are used to ship cargo
catacombs
human-manufactured, underground passageways, used for religious or clandestine purposes
piazza
a public square or marketplace, usually found in the center of a town
powder keg
a dangerous or volatile situation, often used in a political context
Beldain
a Skyland nation, it is located on the plains
The Skylands
a northern landmass; it was not hit hard by the blood fever, and so worships the few malfetto it has
The Sealands
composed of island nations, it is the centerpiece of trade
The Sunlands
a southern landmass
