GLORIOUS VICTORIOUS DARCY AWG
Alternate World
Glossary
Terminology and Definitions
exclusive to
The Glorious Victorious Darcys
(and related spin-off )
ALE – Acronym for Air Law Enforcement. A legion of law
enforcers who police the skies in airships.
Automocoaches – Road vehicles
of various size and construction, powered by steam or petrol. Often a cross
between late 1800s mechanics and mid-to-late 1960s designs. (e.g. steam-powered
Beetle Bug)
Corneatacts— Cosmetic optical
lenses utilized by Freaks to disguise their kaleidoscope (rainbow) irises.
Constructed to fit over the cornea, cornatacts
create the illusion of normal, singular-colored irises.
Disrupter 29 – A modified
derringer (pocket pistol) enhanced by twentieth-century technology. An advanced
weapon only available for purchase on the black market.
Freak —The offspring of a Vic and a Mod.
Cross-century humans with varied
supernatural gifts. Freaks are born with
kaleidoscope eyes (irises that swirl with a rainbow of colors) and a unique
blood type. A powerful and unpredictable
minority, Freaks are regarded as a curiosity and/or threat. As such their civil
rights are restricted by law.
Freak Fighter – Any person
belonging to the underground organization fighting for the emancipation of
Freaks.
Freak Rebellion – A brewing
revolution intent on winning equal rights for Freaks
HE – Acronym for Healing Energy. A supernatural power that accelerates the healing
of wounds and sickness.
Liberator — Double-barreled
grenade launcher.
Mod — Any person born of parents
from the 20th century.
ModVic — A cross-age clothing trend. 1960s
Bohemian meets 1880s Victorian.
New Worlder — Liberals who
embrace advanced knowledge and technology in the hopes of creating a better
tomorrow.
Old Worlder — Conservatives
who shun radical change and fear divergence, preferring to move forward with
the natural march of time
Peace Rebels—20th
century peace fanatics from the fields of arts and sciences who traveled back to
the 19th century intent on altering history and circumventing future
chaos and destruction . . . and ultimately Armageddon. As time went on, also a moniker for any Vic
who joined their cause.
Peace War – (1860-1864) A four year transcontinental war stemming from
advanced 20th century knowledge that led to corruption on both sides
of the Atlantic, infecting Americans and Europeans, Vics and Mods, blurring
politics, culture, and beliefs. As a result, society divided into two
factions—Old Worlders and New Worlders
Remington Blaster—A 19th
century revolver enhanced with 20th century technology.
Skytown — Floating pleasure meccas comprised of three-five
airships. “Above the law” these traveling hippy circuses offer illegal and
outlawed entertainment and welcome equal fraternizing of amongst Mods, Vics,
and Freaks . . . and assorted criminals.
Time Voyager—Briscoe Darcy,
19th century Engineer/Visionary who invented a Time Machine and
traveled into the future, ultimately enabling the 20th century Peace
Rebels to travel back to the 1800s.
Vic — Any person born of parents
from the 19th century.
(Alternate history, Victorian Steampunk Romance)
In celebration
of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee (1887), an anonymous benefactor promises fame
and fortune to the first man or woman who discovers and donates a technological
'invention' of historical significance to her majesty's British Museum. Enter .
. . THE DARCYS
Book 1: HER SKY COWBOY (November 2012)
Book 1: HER SKY COWBOY (November 2012)
Book 1.5 (e-novella): HIS BROKEN ANGEL (May 2013)
Book 2: HIS CLOCKWORK CANARY (June 2013)
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CHARACTER PROFILES
Amelia Darcy
Age: 20
Nationality: British
Parents: Reginald and Anne Darcy
Siblings: Older twin brothers,
Jules and Simon
Passions: Air Ships, Aeronautics, Reading, Leonardo da Vinci
Goals: To own and pilot an air ship. See the world.
Trivia: Determined to live life on her own terms, Amelia has rejected six marriage proposals and has successfully distanced herself from 'society'. Her best friend, Leo, is an 'enhanced' falcon.
Passions: Air Ships, Aeronautics, Reading, Leonardo da Vinci
Goals: To own and pilot an air ship. See the world.
Trivia: Determined to live life on her own terms, Amelia has rejected six marriage proposals and has successfully distanced herself from 'society'. Her best friend, Leo, is an 'enhanced' falcon.
Tucker Gentry
Age: 30
Nationality: American
Parents: N/ASiblings: One younger sister, Taylor
Occupation: Pilot/Courier
Passions: Air Ships, Aviation, Women, Horses,
Gambling, Astronomy
Goals: To make enough money to buy back his freedom. Beyond that his aspirations extend no further than piloting his own ship, providing for his family, and living life to its fullest.
Trivia: A former U.S. Air Marshal and present fugitive from the law, Tucker Gentry, aka The Sky Cowboy, is a global dime novel sensation.
Jules Darcy
Nationality: British
Parents: Reginald and Anne Darcy
Siblings: Younger sister, Amelia, and twin brother, Simon
Occupation: Science Fiction Writer
Passions: The Arts, Science, Athletics, Women, Decadent past times
Goals: Personal
Trivia: Former military, Jules possesses special skills and dark secrets
Simon Darcy
Nationality: British
Parents: Reginald and Anne Darcy
Siblings: Younger sister, Amelia and twin brother, Jules
Occupation: Civil Engineer/Skilled Artisan
Passions: Science, Engineering, Inventions, Racing, Women, Decadent past times
Goals: To build an elevated railway system above street level in order to relieve the congested streets of London--a more luxurious yet affordable mode of transportation other than than the underground Tube.
Trivia: Born two minutes after Jules, Simon has always felt the pressure to live up to his 'older' fraternal twin brother.
