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This is the opening page for the Tarnus Encyclopedia, a dynamic document of the Tarnus Archive. The Encyclopedia currently holds a few articles concerning different aspects of life on Tarnus, and is expanding as Archive researchers add more such material to what is licensed for general access.

The articles in the Encyclopedia can be reached through references in the Glossary. They are also available below.

The Tarnus Encyclopedia:
An overview of the Tarnus Encyclopedia, with links to its articles

Andro Notes:
Some of the history and capabilities of the andros of Tarnus

The Aswals of the Cities:
Concerning the aswals of the Cities of Tarnus

Calendar Notes:
The major calendars of Tarnus and their cultural and social relationships

The Mines of Tarnus:
Concerning the mines of Tarnus around the City and the workers and conditions in them

Colls, Languages, and Members:
The organization, history, and characteristics of the social colls, or collectives, of Tarnus

Military Organization on Tarnus:
The military structures and ranks in different Tarnus sectors

Thringe’s Clock:
On the work of the poet Winjilles Thringe

Teshill Slope:
A typical poem created by Winjilles Thringe

The Game of MuTou:
A brief discussion of the great communal board game of the Tarnus countryside

The Dance Called the Sandrukha:
The most widely-shared dance of the peoples of the world

The World of Sensi:
A listing and brief commentary on the media

Pronouncing Zashinhalh Names:
How to speak the names that the aliens use, as heard in the mind

Naming of People of Tarnus:
The customs and traditions surrounding the names used for individuals, with several examples explained in some detail.

Introduction to the ELM:
What an ELM is, and how to use it.

Weaving a World:
Paths for traversing the Archives.

Main Thread and Trace List:
The main list of scene thread lists and scene trace lists available in the Archives, leading to paths for traversing the Archives either from their starting points or from their ends.

City Diagrams:
Some illustrations of features of the City.

ELM Release Notes:
Features and Changes in this Descending Road ELM.

Guide to the City:
Some details about the size, shape, and characteristics of the great City, Gran Dar.

Present Character Ending Point Links:
Ending Scene Link Table for Characters Present

Present Character Starting Point Links:
Starting Scene Link Table for Characters Present

Scene Starting and Ending Point Links:
Table of Scene Starting and Ending Point Links

Scene Starting Point Links by Character in Each Thread:
Table of Scene Starting Point Links by Character in Each Thread

FERDINAND’S ROAD:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the FERDINAND’S ROAD Thread

ANDREW’S ROAD:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the ANDREW’S ROAD Thread

EZZAR’S ROAD:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the EZZAR’S ROAD Thread

JEDDIN’S ROAD:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the JEDDIN’S ROAD Thread

MARRA’S ROAD:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the MARRA’S ROAD Thread

ARLEN’S ROAD:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the ARLEN’S ROAD Thread

PYRO MAN:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the PYRO MAN Thread

LEJINA’S CHANGE:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the LEJINA’S CHANGE Thread

DERIZAN’S JOURNEY:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the DERIZAN’S JOURNEY Thread

WEAVING INWARD:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the WEAVING INWARD Thread

DENG’S RIDE:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the DENG’S RIDE Thread

THE SIRATHEN ROAD:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the THE SIRATHEN ROAD Thread

SULIMAR’S ROAD:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the SULIMAR’S ROAD Thread

DESCENT TO TARNUS:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the DESCENT TO TARNUS Thread

EX MURO:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the EX MURO Thread

DANCE OF WAR:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the DANCE OF WAR Thread

CITY STREET SCENES:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the CITY STREET SCENES Thread

EATING, DRINKING, DANCING, AND MORE:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the EATING, DRINKING, DANCING, AND MORE Thread

PARALLEL STRANDS:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the PARALLEL STRANDS Thread

A CITY TOUR:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the A CITY TOUR Thread

STAR ROAD:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the STAR ROAD Thread

BACK ALONG STAR ROAD:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the BACK ALONG STAR ROAD Thread

THE WEAVINGS OF TIME:
Starting Thread Link Table for Characters Present in the THE WEAVINGS OF TIME Thread

Thread Ending Point Links:
Thread Ending Scene Link Table

Thread Starting Point Links:
Thread Starting Scene Link Table

Point-of-View Character Ending Point Links:
Viewpoint Ending Scene Link Table

Point-of-View Character Starting Point Links:
Viewpoint Starting Scene Link Table