Ciconia no Naku Koro ni Glossary

A3W: A term referring to the time period after World War III. B3W: A term referring to the time period before World War III. Faction: Faction is a general term for the various alliances that comprise the A3W world. This includes national alliances such as the AOU and religious alliances such as the ABN. Kette: Three-man groups of Gauntlet Knights that fight as a team. World War III: A near-cataclysmic event that completely changed the balance of power in the world. P3 level: A measure determining ones potential for using the Gauntlet.