trinae is the Tezwan word for "high mountain people" and is one of the two races of Tezwans. Characterized by larger, stronger bodies than elininae, trinae are commonly considered to also be smarter. This reputation helped Bilok rise quickly in the government. The trinae controlled the Gatni Party in the Tezwan Assembly. (TNG novels: A Time to Kill, A Time to Heal) Note that "trinae" is plural and not capitalized. The singular form is unknown.