Pronunciations
Definitions kept minimal in an effort to avoid plot spoilers.
A – L
A
Abra’an /ah-brah-AHN/ N. [Elvigra] 1: the Elvigra god of fire, spirit, and action.
Alfta’an /allf-tuh-AHN/ N. [Elvigra] 1: the Elvigra god of air, the mind, and words.
Aphishmenes Setha’at Murel /uh-FISH-men-eez seth-AHT myur-EL/ N. [origin unknown] 1: a seer, a Wanderer. Also known as ‘Fish’
Aquillo /ah-KILL-o/ N. [Novamnean] 1: a farming village in southern Novamne, situated between the rivers Tephnes and Omeron
arkhaa /ar-KAH/ n. [Elvigra] 1: infantry
Azro Namat /AZ-ro nuh-MAHT/ N. [Taunai] 1: a spirit guide
B
Baovar Dazhmi /BAY-oh-var DAZH-mee/ N. [Parthi] 1 a: husband of Bellora Dazhmi b: a smuggler
Bellora Dazhmi /bel-OR-uh DAZH-mee/ N. [Novamnean (Bellora), Parthi (Dazhmi)] 1: a disgraced Willworker
Beresne Parill /bur-EHZ-nee par-ILL/ N. [Novamnean] 1: First Purse of the Novamnean Imperial Council. Responsible for imperial finances, guild matters, taxes, inter-city trade
Blyd Kriga’al /BLID krig-a-AHL/ n. [Elvigra] 1 a: blade warrior (literal) b: title given to an elite warrior with extensive training and skills with edge weapons
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Cadrea /KAD-ree-uh/ N. [Novamnean] 1: wife of Loresto, the Village Seat of Aquillo
Callesqo /kul-ESK-oh/ N. [Novamnean] 1: a lieutenant in the Novamnean army
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Dela Byuun /DEL-uh BYUN/ N. [Elvigra] 1: a town in the northeastern region of Elvigraath
Djarmik /JAR-mik/ N. [Elvigra] 1: a nomadic people occupying lands north of Elvigraath
Doxolemy Hectus /dox-AWL-uh-mee HEK-tus/ N. [Novamnean] 1: First Chronicler of the Novamnean Imperial Council. Keeper of the imperial archives and the Great Library, astrologer, historian. Responsible for the academy.
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Ellestia Ordus /el-EST-ee-uh OHR-dus/ N. [Novamnean] 1: seneschal of the imperial palace at Protreo. Responsible for all palace servants and operational logistics, with the exception of palace guard
Elvigra /el-VIG-ra/ n. [Elvigra] 1: a native of the nation of Elvigraath. a. 2: an object or concept originating from the nation of Elvigraath
Elvigraath /el-VIG-ra-ATH/ N. [Elvigra] 1: a nation occupying the lands east of the Vrennic’s Teeth mountain range, with chief population centers located along its central river, the Vanslaang
En Hata’al /EN ha-ta-AHL/ N. [Elvigra] 1: the Elvigra deity of oneness, unifying all of creation including other elemental gods
Exen Arku’ul /EGGS-en ar-koo-OOL/ N. [Elvigra] 1: servant to Ptyverias Firsoni
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Frazhan /fruh-ZHAWN/ N. [Novamnean] 1: a farmer in the village of Aquillo
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gadya mai /GAD-yuh MY/ n. [Parthi] 1: my thief
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Hadronymous Teqti /ha-DRON-ih-mus TEK-tee/ N. [Novamnean] 1: First Artifice of the Novamnean Imperial Council. Responsible for imperial infrastructure maintenance, roads, bridges, aqueducts, walls, docks.
Harrelwood /HAIR-el-wood/ N. [Novamnean] 1: name given to the forests at the norther borders of Novamne. See also: STARLYS
Hast Kriga’al /HAHST krig-a-AHL/ n. [Elvigra] 1 a: horse warrior (literal) b: title given to an elite warrior with extensive training and skills with horsemanship, mounted combat, and the bow
hastraa /has-TRAH/ n. [Elvigra] 1 a: horse (literal) b: cavalry
hori /HOR-ee/ n. [Taunai] 1: a flower indigenous to the higher elevations of the northern arm of Vrennic’s Teeth. Root, seed, and stem are known for medicinal properties, including relief from pain and hallucinogenics. Ingestion of concentrated amounts is known to form addictions.
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Is’radjho /iss-rad-JOH/ n. [Taunai] 1 a: joy companion (literal) b: a role among the Taunai whose purpose is to provide loving companionship and physical affection
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Janeva Hectus /JAN-eh-vuh HEK-tus/ N. [Novamnean] 1 a: wife of Doxolemy Hectus b: a Will object expert and collector
Jelni /JEL-nee/ N. [Taunai] 1: a Taunai woman holding the title of Speaker among Elders
Jeqnamset /JEK-nam-set/ N. [Taunai] 1: the largest population center of the Taunai people, located amid the Starlys (Harrelwood) forest, in the norther arm of Vrennic’s Teeth
jhor /JOR/ n. [Elvigra] 1: a one-piece garment typically worn in Elvigraath. Linen drapes over one shoulder to cover chest and torso, belted around the waist with leather or cord, the remaining fabric hanging between knee and mid-thigh. Ornate versions may include intricate pleating, embroidery.
J’rt Thi /jurt THEE/ N. [Elvigra] 1: the Elvigra goddess of earth, the physical body and objects, and wealth.
J’sau Jeqnam /juh-SOW jek-NAM/ N. [Taunai] 1 a: the entirety of creation and consciousness. b: the collective whole of all spirits currently existing on the non-physical plane of reality.
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Kadrian Ayzhus /KAD-ree-uhn AY-zhus/ N. [Parthi] 1 a: general of the Novamnean imperial army and Blyd Kriga’al b: First Shield of the Novamnean Imperial Council. Responsible for the military and palace guard, maintenance of imperial borders.
Kitak /key-TOK/ N. [unknown] 1: name given to a small bird travelling with the seer Aphishmenes Setha’at Murel (Fish).
kjara /KYAR-uh/ n. [Elvigra] 1 a: precious light (literal) b: a term of endearment for a loved one
Kvesta /KVESS-tuh/ N. [Taunai] 1: a Vy’seqtris (Questioner) among the Taunai. One of four at any given time.
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laska /LASS-kuh/ n. [Taunai] 1 a: weasel (literal) b: a deviously clever person
lenhai /len-EYE/ n. [Parthi] 1: lover
liathri /lee-ATH-ree/ n. [Parthi] 1 a: half-breed (literal) b: term used for a person of mixed parentage, when one parent is Parthi, or c: a non-Parthi person who is made an honorary member of the race via marriage and the related vows.
liathri /lee-ATH-ree/ n. [Parthi] 1 a: half-breed (literal) b: term used for a person of mixed parentage, when one parent is Parthi, or c: a non-Parthi person who is made an honorary member of the race via marriage and the related vows.
Loresto /low-RES-tow/ N. [Novamnean] 1: the Village Seat of Aquillo
Lovenna /low-VEN-uh/
Loxanthe /lox-AN-thee/ N. [Novamnean] 1: a guardswoman in the imperial palace at Protreo
Lysetta /Lee-SET-uh/ N. [Novamnean] 1: a bladesmith in Aquillo
M – Z
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Magrad Havan /ma-GRAHD ha-VAHN/ N. [Elvigra] 1: city and principal sea port in Elvigraath, located at the Vanslaang river delta.
Maudri /MOD-ree/ N. [Taunai] 1: friend of Niquel
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Niquel /nee-KEL/ N. [Taunai] 1: a Vy’seqtris (Questioner) among the Taunai. One of four at any given time.
Namat /nuh-MAHT/ N. [Taunai] 1: title used to formally refer to a spirit currently existing on the non-physical plane of reality, typically combined with the individual’s name
Nazav /nuh-ZAHV/ N. [Taunai] 1: title used to formally refer to a spirit currently existing on the physical plane of reality (inhabiting a body), typically combined with the individual’s name
Netrokav /net-ROH-khov/ N. [Taunai] 1: male cousin of Zidjal
nephliav /NEFF-lee-av/ n. [Taunai] 1: a person posessing no interest in sexual acts with others
Novamne /no-VAHM-nee/ N. [Novamnean] 1: an empire bordered by Vrennic’s Teeth in the north and east, and the Great Sea in the south and west.
Novamnean /no-VAHM-nee-un/ n. [Novamnean] 1: a native of the nation of Novamne. a. 2: an object or concept originating from the nation of Novamne
Nyttev Kriga’al /ni-TEV krig-a-AHL/ n. [Elvigra] 1 a: fist warrior (literal) b: title given to an elite warrior with extensive training and skills with hand to hand combat
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Obello /oh-BEL-oh/ N. [Novamnean] 1: past general of the Novamnean imperial army and Nyttev Kriga’al
Ogdavian /og-DAWV-ee-un/ N. [Novamnean] 1: Captain of the imperial palace guard in Protreo
Omeron /OWM-ur-awn/ N. [Novamnean] 1 a: the principal river in Novamne. Originates in the foothills of Vrennic’s Teeth and flows southwest to empty into the harbor of Protreo. Its waterfall outlet into the harbor powers the pulley system of Osquillian’s Arch. b: the largest lake in Novamne
Onand /OWN-and/ N. [Elvigra] 1: one of six generals of the Elvigra army, a role including a seat among the Circle of Six
oskythra /oss-KITH-ruh/ n. [Elvigra] 1: archers, specifically a unit of combat trained ground troops
Osquillian /awz-KILL-ee-un/ N. [Novamnean] 1: first emperor of Novamne. Former Elvigra general who led his entire division and their families to desert and flee Elvigraath over dissatisfaction with the perceived corruption among the Circle of Six at the time. Used his military prowess to carve out a new empire for his people.
Ovar /OH-vahr/ N. [Novamnean] 1: grandson of Rosavo
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Parthi /PAR-thee/ N. [Parthi] 1: a people whose lands were assimilated with the expansion of the Novamnean empire. a. 2: an object or concept originating from the Parthi culture
Paxus Antrimini /PAX-us an-TRIM-ih-nee/ N. [Novamnean] 1: First Mediate of the Novamnean Imperial Council. Acts as a neutral party to oversee religious matters within the empire, including holy days, festivals, observances, and responsible for the preservation of peace between religious sects
Petrylla /pet-RILL-uh/ N. [Novamnean] 1: a servant in the imperial palace at Protreo
Protreo /pro-TRAY-oh/ N. [Novamnean] 1: the capital of Novamne, located along the sea cliffs in the southwest region of the empire. Formally, Protreo Novamne Solarius
Ptyverias Firsoni /ty-VEER-ee-us feer-SOWN-ee/ N. [Novamnean] 1: First Councilor of the Novamnean Imperial Council. Oversees legal matters, the senate, the imperial system of justice
pytri /PIT-tree/n. [Taunai] 1: an extremely strong liqour favored among the Taunai
Q
No ‘Q’ words yet!
R
Raadig /RAW-dig/ N. [Elvigra] 1: one of six generals of the Elvigra army, a role including a seat among the Circle of Six
radjorha /ruh-JOR-uh/ n. [Taunai] 1 a: the joy of one (literal) b: masturbation
rhotrennef /row-TREN-eff/ n. [Elvigra] 1: very strong liquor distilled from the lotus root. Produced only by the priestesses of Vansthi’s temple in ElvigraathRaothan Ga’ardahn /RAY-o-thun GAR-DAHN/ N. [Elvigra] 1: a immigrant farmer in the village of Aquillo, an exile of the nation of ElvigraathRosavo /roh-SAW-voh/ N. [Novamnean] 1: grandmother of Ovar
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saigus /SY-gus/ n. [Elvigra] 1: a herd animal native to Elvigraath. Larger than a horse, with a lizard-like appearance including a tough, scaled hide and a clubbed tail. Often tamed and trained by Elvigra military as a war mount.
Sedris /SED-riss/ N. [Novamnean] 1: a lieutenant in the Novamnean army
Setsirkhal /set-seer-KAL/ N. [Elvigra] 1: the capital of Elvigraath, located in the northern region at the origin of the river Vanslaang. Home to the seats of government and principal religious temples
skarba’an /scar-buh-AHN/ n. [Elvigra] 1 a: the king scarab, a large insect species that secretes a noxious, flammable substance. Lifespan of over 20 years. Indigenous to Elvigraath . Often tamed and trained by Elvigra military to use their flammable secretions as a weapon in combination with flame-lit arrows. b: military title given to those responsible for king scarab husbandry. A single family will maintain a single scarab breed line for generations.
Starlys /STAR-liss/ n. [Taunai] 1 a: name given to the forests at the norther borders of Novamne. See also: HARRELWOOD b: principal region inhabited by the Taunai people
Styrro /STEER-oh/ N. [Elvigra] 1: the name of Raothan Ga’ardahn’s saigus
Svir Ku’ul /SVEER kuh-OOL/ N. [Elvigra] 1: the Elvigra deity of nothingness or the void, nullifying all of creation including other elemental gods. Speaking this name aloud is said to call great misfortune upon the speaker, and is almost never done. Svir Ku’ul has no official temples or priests, though there are rare rumors of Void Priests existing within Elvigraath.
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Taunai /tao-NIGH/ N. [Taunai] 1: a people whose lands were assimilated with the expansion of the Novamnean empire. a. 2: an object or concept originating from the Taunai culture
Tamorous /TAM-o-rus/ N. [Novamnean] 1: Emperor of Novamne, nephew of the late emperor, Telexeo
Telexeo /tel-EX-ee-oh/ N. [Novamnean] 1: the late emperor of Novamne
Topni /TOP-nee/ N. [Taunai] 1: a Taunai woman
U
Ufthan Ga’ardahn /OOF-than GAR-DAHN/ N. [Elvigra] 1: father of Raothan Ga’ardahn
Uleas /YOO-lee-us/ N. [Elvigra] 1: the first recorded civilization, the varying tribes of which were said to have scattered across the world due to ongoing conflicts, and to have originated the world’s many peoples. Elvigra lore maintains the Uleans were descended from gods-become-mortal themselves. The Novamnean general belief is that they were simply warring tribes.
Unoke Umbe /oo-NO-kee OOM-bay/ N. [Xeng] 1: First Sickle of the Novamnean Imperial Council. Oversees agriculture, irrigation, livestock, land rights, public health, healers and medicine within the empire
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Vanslaang /VAHN-SLAHNG/ N. [Elvigra] 1: the principal river in Elvigraath, flowing from the north to a wide delta at the Great Sea in the south. A wide, flat-bottomed waterway whose annual flooding has been incorporated into Elvigra agriculture
Vansthi /vahns-THEE/ N. [Elvigra] 1: the Elvigra goddess of water, the emotions and spiritual states.
Visra’al /viss-ruh-AHL/ n. [Elvigra] 1: a war priest, a person trained in one of the elemental temples in Setsirkhal in the use of their god’s specific attributes for military purposes
Vodi Namat /VOH-dee nuh-MAHT/ N. [Taunai] 1: a spirit guide
Vrennics’s Teeth /VREN-iks teeth/ N. [unknown] 1: a mountain range running primarily from north to south dividing the Elivgra and Novamnean nations
Vy’seqtris /vy-SECK-triss/ N. [Taunai] 1 a: questioner (literal) b: a role among the Taunai whose purpose is to question J’sau Jeqnam and report useful findings to the community
W
No ‘W’ words yet!
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Xenge /ZEN-jee/ N. [Xeng] 1: a city-state officially assimilated with the expansion of the Novamnean empire. Unoficcially, Xenge appears to retain independence from any nation, retaining its original name, despite the Novamnean attempts to rename it ‘Lapidreo’. The principal mining location for precious stones and metals within Novamne.
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ylakha /ee-LAK-uh/ n. [Parthi] 1: lady warrior
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Zidjhal /zih-JAHL/ N. [Taunai] 1: a Taunai man, romantically connected to Maudri