Bloodchild

by

Octavia E. Butler

Terran

The name used to describe humans who live in the Preserve. read analysis of Terran

Tlic

An intelligent race of large, centipede-like aliens with many clawed legs and a venomous stinger on their tail. Tlic are parasitic and need a host animal to gestate their eggs in until they are ready… read analysis of Tlic

The Preserve

A Tlic-governed and protected territory where Terrans are able to live safely amidst a particular Tlic political faction without being preyed upon by the greater Tlic population. read analysis of The Preserve

N’Tlic

The name used to describe Terrans who have been impregnated with eggs by a Tlic mate. read analysis of N’Tlic