inscribing writing, marking, or engraving (words, symbols, etc.) on some surface.
lustral of, used in, or connected with ceremonial purification.
rampart an embankment of earth, usually surmounted by a parapet, encircling a castle, fort, etc., for defense against attack.
conflagration a big, destructive fire.
marauders raiders who rove in search of plunder.
visage the face, with reference to the form and proportions of the features or to the expression; countenance.
carrion the decaying flesh of a dead body, esp. when regarded as food for scavenging animals.
gittern an early instrument of the guitar family, having an oval body and wire strings.
poltroons thorough cowards.
