A Dragon's Dream of Love (Song of the Sídhí Series #2) by Jodie B. Cooper

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Glossary of Sídhí Terms
    Blood Thirst - The uncontrollable urge of a vampire to drink human
blood from a specific person.
    Bristle Flowers – A flowering vine with quarter sized flowers. Each
flower has five yellow petals with a brilliant red center. The name bristle is
derived from the hundreds of teeny-tiny thorns sprouting around the outer-edge
of each petal. Bristle flowers prefer shaded growing conditions.
    Chameleon – Chameleon are race of people from Sídhí. Three to four
feet tall, slender, and covered from head to toe with short, thick black fur
like that of an otter. They have solid black eyes and sharp white teeth. If
injected with raw synth crystal they Change into an umbra.
    Chi’Kehra – Chi’Kehra is the title for the true elf monarch. In
known history, there have only been two. Every elf baby is tested at birth; the
baby’s hand is sliced open and dipped into pure synth crystal. Any child that
has a scar after this process is declared as the ultimate elf leader,
Chi’Kehra. The Chi’Kehra is the only person that can completely manipulate
synth crystal in its pure form.
    Cyclops – Cyclops are a rare race of people preferring to live
in caves with a large source of water. The very solitary race primarily eats
meat. They are not picky where the meat comes from. They have very unique
abilities.
    Dragon – 1.) Dragon shifters are a race of people originally
from Sídhí. They have the ability to change their shape to that of a specific
animal/dragon. Each sub-race (Clan) has various strengths provided by the synth
crystal in their blood. A person’s first shift into dragon can take place
before or after puberty. A shifter in human form smells human. They consider
the term shapeshifter a slur as they are dragon. 2.) Dragons are a very
intelligent, and highly dangerous, Sídhí animal.
    Dhark elves – A dhark elf is an elf that lives in one of the
Dhark Valleys. There is no physical difference between elves and dhark elves.
Dhark elves simply have a different life style than elves.
    Dyrst’Lye Clan – A nearly extinct clan of dragon shifters whose gift
can destroy a blooming LifeBud before a bond is created between lifeMates.
    Elves - Race of people originally from Sídhí. The have a
rigidly strict code of honor. They give an oath of fealty to whomever they
choose. First, they always give a blood oath of fealty to the unknown Chi’Kehra,
second oath goes to their house, and third oath may go to their valley or their
liege lord. Due to synth crystal they have increased sense of smell, sight,
strength and mental capabilities. They have pointed ears, approximately a half
inch to one inch taller than a mundane human’s ear. The pupil (black center)
and the iris (colored portion of their eye) are larger than a mundane human’s
eye.
    Fairy - Race of people originally from Sídhí. Each fairy
has various strengths provided by the synth crystal in their blood. Very
secretive race. Most live in Atlantis Valley, which covers large swaths of land
and all of the North and South Atlantic Oceans. Five castes: Royal, warrior,
merchant, common, and servant. The five castes contain hundreds of sub-races,
such as siren, pixie, nymphs, changelings, dwarves, leprechaun, brownie,
banshee, harpy, phoenix, enchanter, mermaid, mystic… Physical and paranormal
attributes vary widely between sub-races.
    For’Syth Clan – A clan of dragons whose has the gift of fore sight.
    Furble Tree – A native Sídhí tree that has blue bark & needles.
In the wild, it is found primarily in mountainous regions. There are several
varieties from dwarf to trees over 100 feet tall. The trees are popular for
building as once they are cut, the grains of the wood turn a darker blue
creating a unique pattern. Note: Burning furble wood has blue flames. It smells
like a cross between hickory and pine with a touch of vanilla.
    Gateway - A gateway is a permanent ‘doorway’ that allows
people or inanimate objects to travel instantly