Red Rising

1. The Institute supervisor who governed the games and acted as gods.
5. To publicly express strong objection, disapproval, or active dissent against an authority or injustice.
8. The brutal, introductory culling ritual where students must kill their roommate to officially enter the Institute.
10. The terrifying nickname given to Darrow of House Mars due to his signature choice of weapon.
11. Permanent mark of social class on the back of the hand that dictates a citizen's entire life.
12. Adult male horse
13. The act of misrepresenting the truth; concealment or distortion of facts to trick someone.
14. The surgical modification process used to disguise Reds as Golds.
16. Treated with excessive indulgence, luxury, and comfort.
17. To burn the skin or flesh of a wound with a heated instrument to stop bleeding and prevent infection.

2. Pulsating with a steady, heavy, or painful rhythm.
3. A member of Darrow's wolf-skin-wearing warfare unit.
4. Whining, weeping, or crying in a weak and tearful manner.
6. A military staff, banner, or flag representing a specific house.
7. A person who has been taken prisoner, confined, or enslaved by an enemy force.
9. Insult used to describe an unintelligent, clumsy person.
12. Soldiers or guards stationed to keep watch and prevent unauthorized access.
15. The versatile, whip-like, and deadly weapon of choice for Peerless Scarred.