Homestuck Quiz Flashcards

Homestuck Key Terms and Definitions

• Grub: Refers to a baby troll, highlighting the early stage of troll development in the lore.
• Highblood: Represents the upper class within the troll caste system, possessing distinct privileges.
• Midblood: Denotes trolls of intermediate social status, occupying a middle ground in class hierarchy.
• Lowblood: Identifies those from the lower class in the troll community, often facing societal disadvantages.
• Hemospectrum: The overarching caste system that categorizes trolls based on their blood color and social standing.
• Alternia: The home planet of trolls, characterized by its unique ecosystems and cultural elements.
• Maplehoof: A pony owned by Rose, symbolizing her character’s interests and personality traits.
• Andrew Hussie: The creator of Homestuck, instrumental in defining the comic's style and narrative structure.
• Gog: The term used by land-dwellers to refer to the human concept of 'god.'
• Cod: The equivalent term for 'god' used by sea-dwellers in the Homestuck universe.
• Ancestor: A term for a troll's grandparent, significant in exploring family lineages.
• Lusus: Refers to the guardian of a troll—a unique creature that cares for them during childhood.
• Troll: A fictional species featured prominently in Homestuck, known for their complex societal structure.
• Homestuck: A web-comic blending various genres, known for its narrative, art, and interactive elements.
• John Egbert: The first character introduced, serving as a central figure in the storyline.
• Rose Lalonde: An intelligent character recognized for her dark blonde hair and significant role in the narrative.
• Dave Strider: A laid-back character with a rebellious streak, particularly against his brother's puppets.
• Jade Harley: A girl characterized by her round glasses and secluded lifestyle on an island.
• Strife Deck: A combat system where weapons are organized for battles against adversaries.
• God Tier: Represents the highest level of power attainable by a player within the game.
• Omega Pause: Noted as the second-longest hiatus in the history of Homestuck, notorious among fans.
• Aradia Megido: A beta troll with rust-colored blood, playing a vital role in the plot.
• Tavros Nitram: A character depicted with bull horns, known for his aspirations in rap.
• Sollux Captor: A gold-blooded troll with advanced hacking abilities, integral to the storyline.
• Karkat Vantas: A mutant character concealing his care for others behind loud and aggressive behavior.
• Nepeta Lejion: A shipper known for her dangerous personality and olive blood, contributing to group dynamics.
• Kanaya Maryam: A vampire fashionista wielding a chainsaw, combining elegance with combat skills.
• Terezi Pyrope: A blind troll who enjoys the color candy red and engaging in role-playing games.
• Vriska Serket: A character with a strong personality, known for her obsession with the number 8 and Nicolas Cage.
• Equius Zahhak: An exceptionally strong character, noted for his affection for hoofbeasts (horses).
• Hoofbeasts: The troll term for horses, highlighting the unique vocabulary of the species.
• Gamzee Makara: A purple-blooded sub-juggalo who displays fascination with slime and chaotic behavior.
• Recuperacoon: A troll's version of a bed, emphasizing their cultural differences in sleep and rest.
• Eridan Ampora: A character drawing parallels to Harry Potter, with distinct traits unique to the troll species.
• Feferi Peixes: A character with the highest blood status, showing a penchant for cuddly creatures.
• Dancestor: Refers to a player's ancestor on one side of the Scratch, who becomes a descendant on the other due to changes introduced by the Scratch.
• Echeladder: A ranking system in the game Sburb, assessing players’ progression and abilities.
• Quadrants: Different types of romantic relationships within troll culture, showcasing diverse interactions.
• Lord English: The post-scratch identity of Caliborn, representing a significant antagonist in the series.
• Ms. Paint: Andrew Hussie's creative companion, highlighting the collaborative aspect of the web-comic.
• Little Cal: Bro's puppet, indicating a connection to the character's past and underlying themes.
• Little Seb: A robot rabbit created for Jane, symbolizing her childhood and relationships.
• Little Hal: Dirk's auto responder, showcasing advanced technological features within the story.
• Doc Scratch: A servant to Lord English, characterized by his role as a host and orchestrator of events.
• Bec Noir: The dark counterpart of Jack Noir, representing complex character dynamics.
• Jack Noir: A recurring character with an affinity for knives, signifying danger and conflict.
• Timeline: Visual representation of time progression in the story, essential for understanding plot developments.
• Sobor Slime: Unique slime type found in troll recuperacoons, capable of inducing an altered state.
• Sub-Juggalo: Designation for the purple-blood caste among trolls, revealing class distinctions.
• The Condesce: An empress portrayed as a ruthless conqueror, embodying traits of dominance and tyranny.
• The Tumor: A massive explosive device located at Skaia's center, pivotal to the plot's climax.
• The Seven Gates: Access points players must navigate to progress in their game, emphasizing strategy in gameplay.
• Quirk: A unique typing style used by trolls, highlighting their cultural differences in communication.
• Dirk Strider: A character related to Dave Strider, embodying a blend of personality traits and abilities.
• Roxy Lalonde: Former hacker with a love for vodka, contributing to the series' humor and character complexity.
• Jane Crocker: Heir to Betty Crocker's culinary empire, representing aspirations and familial legacies.
• Jake English: Adventurous character noted for charm and appeal, playing a critical role in team dynamics.
• Damara Megido: Aradia's post-scratch ancestor, woven into the tapestry of character relations.
• Rufioh: Tavros’s post-scratch ancestor, his character further enriching the lore.
• Mituna Captor: Sollux's ancestor, providing additional insight into character lineage.
• Kankri Vantas: Ancestor to Karkat, enhancing the familial narrative within the series.
• Meulin Lejion: Nepeta's ancestor, contributing to the diversity of troll backgrounds.
• Porrim Maryam: Kanaya's post-scratch ancestor, showcasing the influence of ancestry on identity.
• Latula Pyrope: Terezi's ancestor, adding layers to character interactions.
• Aranea Serket: Reflects Vriska’s lineage, exploring themes of continuity and change.
• Horuss Zahhak: Ancestor related to Equius, continuing the pattern of generational storytelling.
• Kurloz Makara: Ancestor of Gamzee, linking back to the troll family's chaotic nature.
• Cronus Ampora: Eridan's ancestor, enriching the exploration of familial ties.
• Meenah Peixes: Ancestor of Feferi, showcasing legacy and evolution within the troll society.