Lore
Tallow
Ordinary humans — a dismissive, dangerous word.
Core Definition
Tallow is what The Rot calls ordinary humans: soft, useful, and meant to be burned. It is not an affectionate term. To be named Tallow is to be counted as fuel.
Why It Matters
Most of Aragost is Tallow and never knows it. They work, pay rent, and avoid certain alleys. The ones who learn the word usually learn it too late—which is why Dee works the doorways they have learned not to look at twice.