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== Common == | == Living Languages == | ||
=== Common === | |||
A common language spoken throughout the Athernian peninsula across boarders by common folk. | A common language spoken throughout the Athernian peninsula across boarders by common folk. | ||
== Athernian == | === Athernian === | ||
Spoken primarily by the nobility of Athervon. | Spoken primarily by the nobility of Athervon. | ||
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* ''Ôron'' - King | * ''Ôron'' - King | ||
== Veniri == | === Veniri === | ||
Used heavily in Tras Veniri, and by the noble houses of Veniri. | Used heavily in Tras Veniri, and by the noble houses of Veniri. | ||
== Anidan == | === Anidan === | ||
Language of Anida; very popular on the southern coast of Athernian peninsula. | Language of Anida; very popular on the southern coast of Athernian peninsula. | ||
* ''(Aca)Suño/(Aca)Siña'': polite address, i.e., (Young) Sir or (Young) Madam; | * ''(Aca)Suño/(Aca)Siña'': polite address, i.e., (Young) Sir or (Young) Madam; | ||
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* ''Ayo!'': an expression of happy surprise | * ''Ayo!'': an expression of happy surprise | ||
== Vox Mercanti == | === Vox Mercanti === | ||
The closest thing to a Common tongue that has spread across the entirety of the lands; people who speak Vox Mercanti can be found as far away as Chandrahaar and Issyria. It has not penetrated into Nihar deeply, however. | The closest thing to a Common tongue that has spread across the entirety of the lands; people who speak Vox Mercanti can be found as far away as Chandrahaar and Issyria. It has not penetrated into Nihar deeply, however. | ||
== Niharian == | === Niharian === | ||
== Maharanese == | === Maharanese === | ||
Many dialects | Many dialects | ||
== Jhonian == | === Jhonian === | ||
* ''mufadil'': favorite one | * ''mufadil'': favorite one | ||
* ''aif-sulalatan'': half-breed | * ''aif-sulalatan'': half-breed | ||
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* ''maqra-jī-masraīf'': The [[Landsoftheblacksea:Main_Page/geography#Sea_of_Sands | Sea of Sand]]; the huge desert that separates Jhon from much of the rest of the Lands | * ''maqra-jī-masraīf'': The [[Landsoftheblacksea:Main_Page/geography#Sea_of_Sands | Sea of Sand]]; the huge desert that separates Jhon from much of the rest of the Lands | ||
== Is’ri == | === Is’ri === | ||
The ancient language of Is’ri-a | The ancient language of Is’ri-a | ||
== Islander == | === Islander === | ||
Spoken across the Forbidden Isles. Many dialects, some quite different from each other. | Spoken across the Forbidden Isles. Many dialects, some quite different from each other. | ||
== Vulkul == | === Vulkul === | ||
Many dialects defined by clan/tribe. | Many dialects defined by clan/tribe. | ||
=== Woegir === | ==== Woegir ==== | ||
Language of the Woegir people, of the central are of the Barbarian Kingdoms. Speakers include the Great Bear Clan, the Wolf Clan, the Two-Axe Clan, the Snow Owl Clan, and the Grey Face Clan. | Language of the Woegir people, of the central are of the Barbarian Kingdoms. Speakers include the Great Bear Clan, the Wolf Clan, the Two-Axe Clan, the Snow Owl Clan, and the Grey Face Clan. | ||
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* ''ljósálfar'' - ''mountain spirit'' - the name given by the woegir to the fey and mystical spirits that roam their lands that are not of the spirit animals or ancestral variety. Interacting with these spirits always brings consequences - sometimes for the good, other times for ill. One never knows at the start of things. | * ''ljósálfar'' - ''mountain spirit'' - the name given by the woegir to the fey and mystical spirits that roam their lands that are not of the spirit animals or ancestral variety. Interacting with these spirits always brings consequences - sometimes for the good, other times for ill. One never knows at the start of things. | ||
=== Loekaajaa === | ==== Loekaajaa ==== | ||
Language of a number of tribes to the north-east of the Grey Mountains, including the [[Landsoftheblacksea:Main_Page/realms/thebarbariankingdoms#Fox_Clan | Fox Clan]], the White Stag Clan, the Snow Lion Clan, and the Grey Spear Clan | Language of a number of tribes to the north-east of the Grey Mountains, including the [[Landsoftheblacksea:Main_Page/realms/thebarbariankingdoms#Fox_Clan | Fox Clan]], the White Stag Clan, the Snow Lion Clan, and the Grey Spear Clan | ||
== Tuathan == | == Dead Languages == | ||
No longer broadly spoken, but can be found in ancient writings. Some isolated clans or tribes may still speak these languages. | |||
=== Tuathan === | |||
A “dead” language of the ancient humans that the Vulkul and Athernians decend from. Very few speakers, very hard to learn how to speak. Reading and writing easier. | A “dead” language of the ancient humans that the Vulkul and Athernians decend from. Very few speakers, very hard to learn how to speak. Reading and writing easier. | ||
== ''Ia'l'' (Elvish) == | == Demi-Human Languages == | ||
=== ''Ia'l'' (Elvish) === | |||
Language spoken by the original Elves who settled the Lands. Language has evolved into a number of dialects, which have become further from mother-tongue with time and distance. | Language spoken by the original Elves who settled the Lands. Language has evolved into a number of dialects, which have become further from mother-tongue with time and distance. | ||
* '''Sun Elvish:''' Many sub-dialects. | |||
Many sub-dialects. | |||
* '''Mist Elvish:''' | |||
* '''Wood Elvish''' | |||
* '''Snow Elvish:''' | |||
* ''sánén'': snow-elk | ** ''sánén'': snow-elk | ||
* ''ángir'': mountain-goats | ** ''ángir'': mountain-goats | ||
* ''ïmau'': deer | ** ''ïmau'': deer | ||
* ''ma’läsauni'': cave-bears | ** ''ma’läsauni'': cave-bears | ||
* ''afa’ilïau'': forest lions | ** ''afa’ilïau'': forest lions | ||
* ''Mias Aüthamón-a-Sélés'': The City of One-Thousand Stairs | ** ''Mias Aüthamón-a-Sélés'': The City of One-Thousand Stairs | ||
* ''Anagá-Celäd I’as'': Grand Commander of the Armies | ** ''Anagá-Celäd I’as'': Grand Commander of the Armies | ||
* ''Alióth’a-Othi’än'': “Oath of Othi’än”; a tenday holy observance | ** ''Alióth’a-Othi’än'': “Oath of Othi’än”; a tenday holy observance | ||
* ''mias'': city | ** ''mias'': city | ||
* ''aüth'': one | ** ''aüth'': one | ||
* ''amón'': thousand | ** ''amón'': thousand | ||
* ''sélés'': stairs | ** ''sélés'': stairs | ||
* ''lélamäth'': mythical flower appearing in Elvish legends | ** ''lélamäth'': mythical flower appearing in Elvish legends | ||
* ''u’thali'': snow-elves | ** ''u’thali'': snow-elves | ||
* '''Dark Elvish:''' | |||
== ''Ghürnhrm'' (Dwarvish) == | === ''Ghürnhrm'' (Dwarvish) === | ||
Each clan will speak a mild dialect or colloquial form of Ghürnhrm but all can understand one another. | Each clan will speak a mild dialect or colloquial form of Ghürnhrm but all can understand one another. | ||
== ''Zradi'' (Gnomish) == | === ''Zradi'' (Gnomish) === | ||
Comon language of Gnomes; dialects exist between far-flung regions. | Comon language of Gnomes; dialects exist between far-flung regions. | ||
== ''Âzhaghû'' (Black Speech) == | == Humanoid Languages == | ||
=== ''Âzhaghû'' (Black Speech) === | |||
Common tongue used by most humanoids. | Common tongue used by most humanoids. | ||
* ''Zhîsh'': kill | * ''Zhîsh'': kill | ||
== ''Istkaash'' (Dragon) == | == Other Languages == | ||
=== ''Istkaash'' (Dragon) === | |||
Known by very few non-dragons. Difficult to find someone who can teach it. | Known by very few non-dragons. Difficult to find someone who can teach it. | ||
Revision as of 20:28, 16 February 2025
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Living Languages
Common
A common language spoken throughout the Athernian peninsula across boarders by common folk.
Athernian
Spoken primarily by the nobility of Athervon.
- Défau-a-Ves - literally, "Court of Cards"; a game played with a deck of cards, usually for money that is bet in rounds.
- Ôres - Queen
- Ôron - King
Veniri
Used heavily in Tras Veniri, and by the noble houses of Veniri.
Anidan
Language of Anida; very popular on the southern coast of Athernian peninsula.
- (Aca)Suño/(Aca)Siña: polite address, i.e., (Young) Sir or (Young) Madam;
- cuchua: slang derogatory term referencing female genitalia
- idejo: slang derogatory term questioning ones bloodline, i.e. bastard
- Ayo!: an expression of happy surprise
Vox Mercanti
The closest thing to a Common tongue that has spread across the entirety of the lands; people who speak Vox Mercanti can be found as far away as Chandrahaar and Issyria. It has not penetrated into Nihar deeply, however.
Niharian
Maharanese
Many dialects
Jhonian
- mufadil: favorite one
- aif-sulalatan: half-breed
- dhuíj: whore, prostitute
- wásihf: teacher, instructor
- múdhr a’bír: "safe-holds" - vaults used by Jhonian conquerers to weather insurrections and rebellions
- A'zurvan: The Jhonian name for Athervon
- Sabir/Sabin: an honorific title in Jhonian - roughly equivalent to the Athernian Messier/Madame.
- Makal: an informal greeting in Jhonian; a shortened form of the more formal A'salam a-Makal
- A'salam a-Makal": A more formal Jhonian greeting; literally, "the Peace of A'Salam"; the appropriate response is A-Makal A'Salam, or "A'Salam's Peace"
- Sáwd´ihr: "shape-shifter"; used for were-creatures and other things that change shape; sometimes used as a general term for a monster
- Sah: vulgar slang term for "understand?", usually used at the end of a command, instruction, or statement of fact.
- şayb: Traditional woman’s dress worn for travelling – ankle-length, heavy draped fabrics with loose, slit open sleeves that can be tied to make a pack for goods or carrying children
- marfaah: traditional headdress for travelling in the desert; unisex; covers the entire face save a slit for the eyes, protecting from wind and sun
- maqra-jī-masraīf: The Sea of Sand; the huge desert that separates Jhon from much of the rest of the Lands
Is’ri
The ancient language of Is’ri-a
Islander
Spoken across the Forbidden Isles. Many dialects, some quite different from each other.
Vulkul
Many dialects defined by clan/tribe.
Woegir
Language of the Woegir people, of the central are of the Barbarian Kingdoms. Speakers include the Great Bear Clan, the Wolf Clan, the Two-Axe Clan, the Snow Owl Clan, and the Grey Face Clan.
- hændúl - "frozen flower"; it grows only in the high peaks of the mountains, and even there, it is rare. A thing of the spirit world, that for mortals portends great fortune - or just as often, great calamity. Sometimes required by priests and shaman of the barbarian clans for rituals or ceremonies.
- ljósálfar - mountain spirit - the name given by the woegir to the fey and mystical spirits that roam their lands that are not of the spirit animals or ancestral variety. Interacting with these spirits always brings consequences - sometimes for the good, other times for ill. One never knows at the start of things.
Loekaajaa
Language of a number of tribes to the north-east of the Grey Mountains, including the Fox Clan, the White Stag Clan, the Snow Lion Clan, and the Grey Spear Clan
Dead Languages
No longer broadly spoken, but can be found in ancient writings. Some isolated clans or tribes may still speak these languages.
Tuathan
A “dead” language of the ancient humans that the Vulkul and Athernians decend from. Very few speakers, very hard to learn how to speak. Reading and writing easier.
Demi-Human Languages
Ia'l (Elvish)
Language spoken by the original Elves who settled the Lands. Language has evolved into a number of dialects, which have become further from mother-tongue with time and distance.
- Sun Elvish: Many sub-dialects.
- Mist Elvish:
- Wood Elvish
- Snow Elvish:
- sánén: snow-elk
- ángir: mountain-goats
- ïmau: deer
- ma’läsauni: cave-bears
- afa’ilïau: forest lions
- Mias Aüthamón-a-Sélés: The City of One-Thousand Stairs
- Anagá-Celäd I’as: Grand Commander of the Armies
- Alióth’a-Othi’än: “Oath of Othi’än”; a tenday holy observance
- mias: city
- aüth: one
- amón: thousand
- sélés: stairs
- lélamäth: mythical flower appearing in Elvish legends
- u’thali: snow-elves
- Dark Elvish:
Ghürnhrm (Dwarvish)
Each clan will speak a mild dialect or colloquial form of Ghürnhrm but all can understand one another.
Zradi (Gnomish)
Comon language of Gnomes; dialects exist between far-flung regions.
Humanoid Languages
Âzhaghû (Black Speech)
Common tongue used by most humanoids.
- Zhîsh: kill
Other Languages
Istkaash (Dragon)
Known by very few non-dragons. Difficult to find someone who can teach it.