The Uprising (The Julianna Rae Chronicles) (24 page)

Reading

Similar to
whispering
, reading is the ability by a watcher to penetrate one’s thoughts and read what that person is thinking, unhindered. There are few in the preternatural community who can hinder this process, and with some, such as the succubus/incubus, hindering can lead to death through seizure, as the mind overloads with the strain it causes.
See also Abilities.

Realm

A Realm can be created by those watchers powerful enough, in order to keep hidden within a conjured world created through their high abilities. Once conjured, the Realm can be physically draining. It is impossible to trace by others, unless equivalent to the powers possessed by the one responsible for the Realm.

Reprogramming

An approach used by the Militia to “turn” those who fit the criteria into loyal, New World Order servants, by means of torture, drug therapy and psychological strategy.

Revenants

Revenants are those that rise from the dead, to cause more grief to the living.

Rites Training

Rites Training involves a succession of exams which a watcher will take, in order to reach the next level of enlightenment. With each level, abilities are gained, titles are given, and respect is granted.
See also Passage of Rites.

S
Safe House

The Safe House is located in Sector three, and is the strong hold for the Rebellion. It is controlled by Isis, and the General. It is based in a large, old hotel that provides a safe location for basic training to its soldiers upon recruitment, before they are sent to the outlying camps, to provide Guerrilla defense against the reprogramming camps.

Sarah Deveaux See also Devo

Scrambler

A scrambler is a silver round pendant worn around the neck of a person who has had an Identification Marker Microchip implanted. It serves to scramble the frequency of the IDM so that it cannot be traced, but can only do so for approximately six to seven days, before the IDM resets itself to be traced again. Then the scrambler becomes defunct.
See
also
Identification Marker.

Sectors, The

There are eight sectors within the city. Each one is marked by large perimeter fences covered by razor wire, troops, and drones. There are four points of entry to each sector: north, south east and west points. Without a sector pass specific to the zone, entrance or exit is not permitted to these points. The sectors are as such:

Sector One:
The home of Central Command and home to the Militia. Sector One is considered the “clean and untouched” sector in which everyone from both sides envies those who live there. The only ones permitted to reside there are those from Senior Militia Rank, or those permitted on special grounds. It is where Taris Madison resides most of the time.

Sector Two
: Houses the outlying Militia residences and few Rebels. It’s still considered to be a clean sector, almost untouched by the problems of clean water and electricity, in the other sectors.

Sector
Three
: Sector Three is where the Rebel Safe House is located.

Sector
Four
: Its volatile nature tends to keep those in the outer sectors from crossing into inner sectors.

Sector
Five
: Considered the first of the outer sectors.

Sector
Six
: Is a more sinister sector where Club Star is housed.

Sector
Seven
: The last of the habitable sectors, though arguable. No running water, next to no food, no power, and consists mainly of rogue residents. The Militia leaves this sector alone, so it acts as a deterrent to those who contemplate leaving the sectors for the countryside.

Sector
Eight
: This is the last outer sector before the country side. Without a special sector pass, issued by the Militia, no one can gain exception to cross through the gates. Special permission is needed in order to breach the country side, better known as in-country.

Seer, The

The Seer is one person who is able to see into the future, alternate present, and past of all people. The side which controls the Seer is said to be the side who wins the war and who controls the New World Order. Cain Madison is the authority over the Seer, and has been in charge of their training and governance for three centuries.
See also, Cain Madison; Julianna Rae

Senate, The

The Senate is known for its political factions. Where the Council finishes with its governance over philosophical and religious issues pertaining to its community, the Senate begins. Prior to the Senate construction, the Council had power over all matters, but in 1782 the Senate came into power in hope of moderating the one autocratic Council body. In 1902 the Senate was given an additional vote in the Council, and in 2001, the Senate was given a third vote, essentially “declawing” the Council altogether.
See also Council, The.

Sentry, The

The
guard posts on the north, south, east and west points of the sector limits. Entry through a Sentry can only occur with the correct Sector Pass in possession.

Shape-shifter

Shape-shifting is the least common ability possessed by a watcher, where they have the power to shift into another form quickly. Most watchers can only shift into a former state of themselves, being from child-like to current age. Very few can take form of animals, and other creatures.
See also Abilities.

Succubus

Like the incubus, the succubus is a highly attractive seductress, where once they took form in dreams, this demon is now able to form as a solid entity who seduces men through sexual intrigue. They are blood drinkers and drain men of blood following intercourse. Their male counterpart is the
incubus
.
See also Club Star; Incubus.

T
Tarisos Madison

Also known as “Taris” or “Taz”. Tarisos is the Militia Commander for Camp 4.5.2, and Camp 2.2.1. He is in charge of bringing in the Seer, and for the reprogramming agenda. He is also well known for his cruelty to women and his lack of patience for anyone who disrespects him. Tarisos is cousin to Cain and Bastiaan Madison, and is a member of the Senate.
See also Camp 4.5.2; Julianna Rae; Militia, the; Seer, the

Tulpas

Tulpas is the inner watcher that displays when a watcher changes to their preternatural self, without hiding. It’s an emotional state of being, with the common trait of their eyes turning black as their senses heighten.
See also, Pounce Trait; Watcher.

Tunnels, The

A network of tunnels runs throughout the underground of the city sectors. Most tunnels are sealed by a cave-in, or by the Militia; with some locations still unknown. The better known ones are under Sector One Central Command, which is sealed off from the public. These are used specifically for detaining norms after initial processing, before they are sent to a camp for reprogramming or extermination.

Visions

Visions are classified as a foretelling of the future, or pre-sight into the present or past. Only those with Seer abilities have the gift of vision. It is said the one who has the Seer is the one who controls the war, and the future, hence the reason Julianna Rae is sought after.
See also Julianna Rae, Seer, The.

W
Walkers

The walker is blessed with a long life, minimal aging and strength. Even the watcher is fearful of an angry walker. The walker stems from the gladiator bloodlines of the ancient world. There are few full-blood walkers left due to breeding with normals.

Watchers

The watcher is the known serpent of the preternatural world: cunning, charming, intelligent, and hypnotic, with more abilities than any other preternatural in existence. The watcher is the “King of the jungle” with only the walker to match in power, and cunning. Watch a room full of people turn silent, as the watcher enters in confidence. They are the creature to be feared, but revered. The watcher clans hold the majority of seats in the Ancients High Order, four on the Senate, and six on the Council, giving them a huge sway over votes on all matter of issue. The watcher is also known for their dark humor, they’re the preternatural class clown, but their humor is usually at the expense of an unfortunate other.
See also Bastiaan Madison; Cain Madison; Daniel Rae; Tarisos Madison

Whisper

The
whisper
is the most common of all ability of a watcher, where they have the ability to implant their own thoughts into another’s mind. It is a common way for a watcher to communicate with their own, by whispering to the other in their mind, so others cannot eavesdrop.
See also Abilities.

About the Author

For the moment, I live on some
acreage in a small farmhouse near Ballarat, not far from where I grew up. I grew up in a rough neighborhood, with not much chance of succeeding in life. The odds were mounted against me. If you read my blog, I have a dedication to the person who lifted me away from those odds, to show me that dreams can become a reality if you believe in them enough and work hard. That is the key: perseverance and old fashioned work. When I’m not writing, you can find me immersed in music and photography. You can follow me online just about anywhere, and I will always welcome you with open words, and a huge smiley face.

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