Gorean Glossary
The Gorean lifestyle borrows its vocabulary from the Chronicles of Gor. Use this glossary as a starting point; households often adapt terms to suit their own dynamic.
People & roles
- Kajira (plural Kajirae)
- A woman who chooses a submissive role in a Gorean-inspired dynamic, serving her Master by agreement.
- Kajirus (plural Kajiri)
- The male counterpart of a Kajira.
- Master / Mistress
- The dominant partner who accepts responsibility for a Kajira or Kajirus.
- Free Woman
- A woman who holds free status in Gorean roleplay, often veiled and highly formal in manner.
- Free Companion
- A partner joined to another as an equal; the Gorean equivalent of a spouse.
- Ubar / Ubara
- A war leader or ruler of a city, and his consort.
- Panther Girl
- A free, independent woman of the northern forests, a popular roleplay archetype.
- Caste
- The trade or calling a free person belongs to, such as Warriors, Scribes, Physicians or Merchants.
Objects & dress
- Collar
- The central symbol of a Kajira's commitment. See Collars & Ceremony.
- Camisk
- A simple, short garment traditionally worn by a Kajira.
- Silk
- Light garments worn in service; to be "in silk" means to be dressed as a Kajira.
- Bracelets
- Wrist cuffs, often worn with the collar as a matched set.
- Home Stone
- A stone symbolizing a home or city and the loyalty owed to it. Many households keep one.
Food, drink & daily life
- Ka-la-na
- A red wine, often served ceremonially by a Kajira.
- Paga
- A strong drink served in taverns.
- Sa-Tarna
- Grain, and the bread made from it; also used to mean "life-daughter".
- Bosk
- A large herd animal, something like an ox.
- Tarn
- A giant riding bird flown by warriors.
- Larl
- A large, dangerous predatory cat.
Positions & commands
- Nadu
- The classic kneeling position of a Kajira.
- Tower
- A formal standing position.
- Bara
- A prone position of complete stillness.
- Heel
- Walking at the left side of the Master.
Each position is explained step by step in our Positions & Protocol Library.