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The Yalaini written language is composed of an aphlabet.<ref>2000/03 [[Stormwaltz Quotes]] - [http://ac.warcry.com/db/text/109 On Empyrean Linguistics]</ref>
The Yalaini written language is composed of an aphlabet.<ref>2000/03 [[Stormwaltz Quotes]] - [[Stormwaltz Quotes/On Empyrean Linguistics|On Empyrean Linguistics]]</ref>


The translator for most Yalaini writings is [[Bretself the Translator]] in the [[Cragstone]] library. [[Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator]] in the [[Zaikhal]] library will translate early Yalaini writings from the [[Millennium War]].
The translator for most Yalaini writings is [[Bretself the Translator]] in the [[Cragstone]] library. [[Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator]] in the [[Zaikhal]] library will translate early Yalaini writings from the [[Millennium War]].


== Words ==
== A ==
{|class=wikitable
'''-aa''': A Suffix meaning ''not'' that is added to the end of verbs.<ref name=SmithEjan>2000/07 [[To Raise a Banner of Flame]] - [[Smith Ejan]]</ref>
!Yalaini
<br /><br />
!Roulean
'''Ai''': ''Yes''.<ref name=SmithEjan/>
!Source
<br /><br />
!Notes
'''Alb''': ''Pale''. Based on the translation of of Alb'arel and Arel.<ref name=DevQAWhatsThatOnTheMoon>2002/05 [[Developer Q&A]] - [[Developer Q&A#Whats That On The Moon?|Whats That On The Moon?]]</ref>
|-
<br /><br />
| Ai
'''Alb'arel''': Literally ''Pale Companion'', the name for the larger, pale moon.<ref name=DevQAWhatsThatOnTheMoon/>
| Yes
<br /><br />
| <ref name=SmithEjan>2000/07 [[To Raise a Banner of Flame]] - [[Smith Ejan]]</ref>
'''Arel''':  Literally ''Companion'', a nautical term that refers to a vessel that escorts another one.<ref name=DevQAWhatsThatOnTheMoon />
|
<br /><br />
|-
'''Arelis Eipoth''': ''Golden Age'', the first of the Yalaini Ages.<ref name=AgesOfTheEmpyrean>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM CD Lore/Ages of the Empyrean|Ages of the Empyrean]]</ref>
| [[Au]]
<br /><br />
| I, light, star, thought, self
'''Au''': Known meanings are ''light, star, thought, self''.<ref name=CampaignJournal>2000/11 [[Should the Stars Fall]] - [[Campaign Journal]]</ref> Au also specifically refers to the star that Auberean orbits.<ref name="AC2LoreFAQ">[[AC2:Lore FAQ]]</ref> An assumed meaning is ''I''.<ref name=SmithEjan/>
| <ref name=SmithEjan/><ref name=CampaignJournal>2000/11 [[Should the Stars Fall]] - [[Campaign Journal]]</ref>
<br /><br />
|  
'''Auberean''': Literal translation is unknown. This is the Yalaini term for the planet that Dereth is on.
|-
<br /><br />
| Bael
'''Aulia''': ''High Lady Queen''.<ref name=EmpyreanRankTitles>2010/11 [[From Darkness, Light]] - [[Allegiance Rank#Retired Titles|Empyrean Rank Titles (Retired)]]</ref>
| Slayer
<br /><br />
| <ref name=SQTwoYalainWords>2000/05 [[Stormwaltz Quotes]] - [http://ac.warcry.com/db/text/113 Two Yalain Words]</ref>
'''Aulin''': ''High Lord King''<ref name=EmpyreanRankTitles/>
|  
<br /><br />
|-
'''Ayai''': ''Burning''.<ref name=AerlintheRecord>2000/07 [[To Raise a Banner of Flame]] - [[Aerlinthe Record]]</ref>
| [[Lyceum]]
<br /><br />
| School of Magic
'''Ayai Heauviri''': Literally ''Burning Soul'', translated as the Soulburn Plague.<ref name=AerlintheRecord/>
| <ref name=AC:DMBestiary>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM_CD_Lore/Bestiary/Derethian_Bestiary#Undead|Bestiary: Undead]]</ref>
 
|
== B ==
|-
'''Bae''': The assumed root word for words relating to ''Slay''.<ref name=SmithEjan/><ref name=SQTwoYalainWords>2000/05 [[Stormwaltz Quotes]] - Two Yalain Words</ref>
| Maitrell
<br /><br />
| Mother
'''Bael''': ''Slayer''.<ref name=SQTwoYalainWords/>
| <ref>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM CD Lore/Fourth Sending Texts/Shard of the Herald Visions|Shard of the Herald Visions]]</ref><ref>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM CD Lore/Late Dereth Texts/Communion|Communion]]</ref>
<br /><br />
|
'''Bael'Zharon''': ''Slayer of Hope''.<ref name=SQTwoYalainWords/><ref name=HistoryOfAubereanVol2>2003/03 [[The History of Auberean/Volume II: A Struggle With Darkness (-2,998 to -1,999)]]</ref>
|-
 
| Metresa
== C ==
| Mistress
'''Caerlin''': A Yalaini Imperial name meaning ''Lord of the Deep Waters''.<ref name=AerlintheRecord/> Pronounced: ''CARE-lynn''<ref name=ACDMPronunciation>2001/10 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM CD Lore/Bestiary/Pronunciation|AC:DM CD Lore - Pronunciation]]</ref>
| <ref name=SmithEjan/>
<br /><br />
|
'''Cellaurai''' or '''Cellauri''': A Yalaini Imperial name meaning ''Consecrated by Starlight''.<ref name=AerlintheRecord/> Pronounced: ''kel-OR-ai''<ref name=ACDMPronunciation/>
|-
 
| Zharon
== D ==
| Hope
'''Dar Hallae''': Literally ''Old Ring'', the Yalaini name for the [[Menhir Ring]]s.<ref name=SmithEjan/>
| <ref name=SQTwoYalainWords/>
<br /><br />
|  
'''Dericoi''': ''Dericost'', the noun, or ''Dericostian'', the adjective. Based on the ''Dericoi Eipoth'', the Age of Dericost.<ref name=AgesOfTheEmpyrean/>
|-
<br /><br />
| Zorn
'''Dericoi Eipoth''': ''Age of Dericost'', the second of the Yalaini Ages.<ref name=AgesOfTheEmpyrean/>
| All gone
 
| <ref name=SmithEjan/>
== E ==
|
'''Eipoth''' (pl. '''Eipothi'''): ''Epoch'' or ''Age''.<ref name=AgesOfTheEmpyrean/>
|-
<br /><br />
|}
'''Ethis Eipoth''': ''Age of Lore'', the assumed original name of the First Age of Lore.<ref name=AgesOfTheEmpyrean/>
 
== H ==
'''Hanaurel''' (pl. '''Hanaureli''')<ref name=FleshAndBloodTeaser>2002/01 [[Flesh and Blood]] - [[Announcements - 2002/01 - Flesh and Blood#Teaser|Teaser]]</ref> ''Letter''. Literally ''Written Thoughts''.<ref name=SmithEjan/>
<br /><br />
'''Hanaureli Rezau''': ''Letters of the Red Self'', the Yalaini name for [[The Book of Blood]].<ref name=FleshAndBloodTeaser/>
<br /><br />
'''Heauviri''': Literally ''high-thought-wind'', speculated to be the Yalaini equivalent of ''soul''.<ref name=AerlintheRecord/>
<br /><br />
'''Hyrethis Eipoth''': ''Third Age of Lore'', the sixth of the Yalaini Ages.<ref name=AgesOfTheEmpyrean/>
 
== I ==
'''Ignae Fatae''':  ''Illusion''. The known uses of this specifically refer to magical illusion.<ref>2003/05 [[Discoveries]] - [[Letter to Asheron]]</ref><ref>2003/05 [[Discoveries]] - [[We, the Defenders of the Helm]]</ref>
<br /><br />
'''Ipharsia''': ''High Lady''<ref name=EmpyreanRankTitles/>
<br /><br />
'''Ipharsin''': ''High Lord''<ref name=EmpyreanRankTitles/>
<br /><br />
'''Ireth Lassel''': Literal translation is unknown. This is the Yalaini term for [[Dereth]].<ref name="SQTheHistoricalOverview">2000/05 [[Heroes' Respite]] - [[Stormwaltz Quotes]]: [[Stormwaltz Quotes/The Historical Overview|The Historical Overview]]</ref><ref name="TreatiseOfEssence">2002/05 [[Hidden Vein]] - [[Treatise on Essence]]</ref><ref name=HistoryOfAubereanVol2/>
 
== J ==
'''Jauniril''': Literal translation is unknown. It is speculated to be a verb.<ref name=AerlintheRecord/>
 
== K ==
'''Kellin''':  A Yalaini Imperial name meaning ''Righteous Lord''.<ref name=AerlintheRecord/>
 
== L ==
'''Laerauinth''': Literally ''Living Stones of the Ground'', the Yalaini word for [[Knathtead]].<ref name="StandingOrders">2000/10 [[Hollow Victory]] - [[Standing Orders]]</ref>
<br /><br />
'''Lassel''': ''Isle''. See: [[Aphus Lassel]], [[Ireth Lassel]], and [[Marae Lassel]].
<br /><br />
'''Linaural Urilaentai''': ''Tome of the Elements''.<ref name="LinauralUrilaentai">2002/04 [[Betrayal]] - [[Linaural Urilaentai]]</ref><ref name="TomeOfTheElements">2002/04 [[Betrayal]] - [[Tome of the Elements]]</ref>
<br /><br />
'''Lyceum''': ''School of Magic''.<ref name=AC:DMBestiary>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM_CD_Lore/Bestiary/Derethian_Bestiary#Undead|Bestiary: Undead]]</ref> This is in the literal sense of the word school, a physical location where one studies magic, as opposed to the concept of schools of magic (e.g. the school of the Arm).
 
== M ==
'''Maitrell''': ''Mother''.<ref>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM CD Lore/Fourth Sending Texts/Shard of the Herald Visions|Shard of the Herald Visions]]</ref><ref>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM CD Lore/Late Dereth Texts/Communion|Communion]]</ref>
<br /><br />
'''Marae Lassel''': ''Sheltering Isle''<ref>2001/10 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[Dark Majesty--Harvestgain, PY 12 (Mid-October, 2001)]]</ref><ref>2001/10 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[Microsoft Games Archive/Dark Majesty/Expansion Pack FAQ]]</ref>
<br /><br />
'''Metresa''': ''Mistress''.<ref name=SmithEjan/>
<br /><br />
'''Moriqui Eipoth''':  ''Age of Shifting'', the seventh of the Yalaini Ages.<ref name=AgesOfTheEmpyrean/>
 
== N ==
'''Nali''': ''Spiritual leader'',<ref name=AgesOfTheEmpyrean/> the Nali is the head of the [[Northern Church]].
 
== R ==
'''Ranaayai''': Literally ''inescapable burning'', the Yalaini name for a stealthy predator animal of ancient Dereth.<ref name="StandingOrders"/>
<br /><br />
'''Rez''': ''Red''.<ref name=FleshAndBloodTeaser/>
<br /><br />
'''Rez'arel''': ''Red Companion'', the name of the smaller, red moon.<ref name=FleshAndBloodTeaser/><ref name=DevQAWhatsThatOnTheMoon/>
<br /><br />
'''Rhethis Eipoth''': ''First Age of Lore'', fourth of the Yalaini Ages.<ref name=AgesOfTheEmpyrean/>
 
== S ==
'''Seral Ipharsis''': Literally ''Great Crown Besnowed'', the Yalaini word for [[Mount Esper]].<ref>2000/07 [[To Raise a Banner of Flame]] - [[Smith's Note]]</ref>
 
== T ==
'''Torethis Eipoth''': ''Second Age of Lore'', the fifth of the Yalaini Ages.<ref name=AgesOfTheEmpyrean/>
 
== U ==
'''Ust''': ''That Which Reduces''.<ref name="CastlingLttP4">2002/06 [[Castling]] - [[Announcements - 2002/06 - Castling#Letter to the Players 4|Letter to the Players 4]]</ref>
 
== V ==
'''Vacari Eipoth''': ''Age of Contentment'', the third of the Yalaini Ages.<ref name=AgesOfTheEmpyrean/>
<br /><br />
'''Viri''': ''Wind'', from Heauviri, ''high-thought-''wind''.<ref name=AerlintheRecord/>
<br /><br />
'''Virin'di''': The [[Virindi]]. Assumed translation is ''Wind Walker'', based on Viri meaning ''Wind'',<ref name=AerlintheRecord/> and based on other Empyreans calling virindi Wind Walkers.<ref name=ScrawledNoteAerbaxLab>2001/04 [[A Reign of Stone]] - [[Scrawled Note (Aerbax Laboratory - Translated)]]</ref>
 
== W ==
'''Werethas''': Literal translation is unknown. This is the Yalaini term for the [[Direlands]].<ref>2000/02 [[Shadows of the Past]] - [[Decree]]</ref><ref>2001/02 [[Lonely In The World]] - [[Hieromancer's_Armor#Lore_.26_Dialog|Hieromancer's Armor]]</ref>
 
== Z ==
'''Zharon''': ''Hope''.<ref name=SQTwoYalainWords/>
<br /><br />
'''Zorn''': ''All gone''.<ref name=SmithEjan/>


== Phrases ==
== Phrases ==
{|class=wikitable
[[Imuth Maer Doquin]], the name for a location near Yanshi, may be Yalaini.<ref name="QuickRefCard">1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Quick Reference Card]]</ref>
!Yalaini
!Roulean
!Source
!Notes
|-
| [[Bael'Zharon]]
| Slayer of Hope
| <ref name=SQTwoYalainWords/>
|
|-
| Ae sa ai liat sauli baerai zharon.
|
| <ref name=CrescentMoons>2003/09 [[Groundswell]] - [[Crescent Moons]]</ref>
|
|-
| Ai liat sauli paerai ai daekau.
|
| <ref name=ScepterOfThunderousMight>2003/09 [[Groundswell]] - [[Scepter of Thunderous Might]]</ref>
|
|-
| Ai, Metresa?
| Yes, Mistress?
| <ref name=SmithEjan/>
|
|-
| Au virinaa! Au... baeaa?
| I breathe not! I... am not... slain?
| <ref name=SmithEjan/>
|
|-
| Etah si au hisenaa!
| Why can I not recall!
| <ref name=SmithEjan/>
|
|-
| Hanaurel...
| Written thoughts - letter...
| <ref name=SmithEjan/>
|
|-
| Kall ama te fen? Reann au..?
| Who was it for? Where do I..?
| <ref name=SmithEjan/>
|
|-
| [[Marae Lassel]]
| Sheltering Isle
| <ref>2001/10 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[Dark Majesty--Harvestgain, PY 12 (Mid-October, 2001)]]</ref><ref>2001/10 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[Dark Majesty FAQ]]</ref>
|
|-
| Suvani hasode, Metresa, tamaa Dar Hallae.
| Yes. The Shadows remain below, Mistress, at the Old Ring.
| <ref name=SmithEjan/>
|
|-
| Zorn... zorn...
| All gone, all gone...
| <ref name=SmithEjan/>
|
|-
|}


== Proper Nouns ==
{|class=wikitable
!Yalaini
!Roulean
!Source
!Notes
|-
| Acumen Manim
|
|
| A school at the [[Knorr Lyceum]].
|-
| Aegis Medi
|
|
| A school at the [[Knorr Lyceum]].
|-
| [[Alb'arel]]
|
|
| The larger, pale moon.
|-
| Artificae
|
|
| A school at the [[Knorr Lyceum]].
|-


| Conjurae
The undead [[Smith Ejan]] utters the following sentences in Yalaini. The player hears the Roulean translation in their mind.<ref name=SmithEjan/>
|
* Ai, Metresa?
|
* ''Yes, Mistress?''
| A school at the [[Knorr Lyceum]].
 
|-
* Au virinaa! Au... baeaa?
| Entropica
* ''I breathe not! I... am not... slain?''
|
 
|
* Etah si au hisenaa!
| A school at the [[Knorr Lyceum]].
* ''Why can I not recall!''
|-
 
| Geomancy
* Hanaurel...
| Geomancy
* ''Written thoughts - letter...''
|
 
| A school at the [[Knorr Lyceum]].
* Kall ama te fen? Reann au..?
|-
* ''Who was it for? Where do I..?''
| Heiromancy
 
| Heiromancy, War Magic
* Suvani hasode, Metresa, tamaa Dar Hallae.
|
* ''Yes. The Shadows remain below, Mistress, at the Old Ring.''
| A school at the [[Knorr Lyceum]].
 
|-
* Zorn... zorn...
| Ignae Fatae
* ''All gone, all gone...''
| Illusion magic
 
|
 
| A school at the [[Knorr Lyceum]].
Gaerlan uttered the following phrases in his Elemtenal Sanctum below Yanshi. He also uttered phrases in Roulean, which are assumed translations.<ref name=GaerlansElementalGenerals>2002/07 [[Repercussions]] - [[Gaerlan's Elemental Generals]]: Gaerlan's dialog</ref>
|-
 
| Ignae Fatae
* Iai, Laurai auri nulaerai. Ulerai aertainuu. Iai, gaulan faunir. Iurai auri saervu Gaerlan.
| Illusion magic
* ''Here, reformed and complete. Elements together. Here, life begins. Arise, and serve Gaerlan!''
|
 
| A school at the [[Knorr Lyceum]].
* Uetenar uethen. Uojrin taentril courlief. Braulaerin tuentara, daucecrai.
|-
* ''World eater. Your vessel stolen away. Take your form, from the fallen.''
| Planar Abstraction
 
| Planar Abstraction, Portal Magic
 
|
The following areas are part of the Knorr Lyceum:
| A school at the [[Knorr Lyceum]].
* Collegium Acumen Manim
|-
* Collegium Aegis Medi
| Occultus
* Collegium Artificae
| Occultus
* Collegium Conjurae
|
* Collegium Geomancy
| A school at the [[Knorr Lyceum]].
* Collegium Entropica
|-
* Collegium Heiromancy
| Organis
* Collegium Ignae Fatae
|
* Collegium Occultus
|
* Collegium Organis
| A school at the [[Knorr Lyceum]].
* Collegium Planar Abstraction
|-
* Collecium Prae Auspi
| [[Rez'arel]]
* Collegium Tempae Invectae
|
 
|
 
| The smaller red moon.
The [[Crescent Moons]] and [[Scepter of Thunderous Might]] are inscribed with the following phrases:
|-
* Ae sa ai liat sauli baerai zharon.<ref name=CrescentMoons>2003/05 [[Discoveries]] - [[Crescent Moons]]</ref>
| Tempae Invectae
* Ai liat sauli paerai ai daekau.<ref name=ScepterOfThunderousMight>2003/05 [[Discoveries]] - [[Scepter of Thunderous Might]]</ref>
|
|
| A school at the [[Knorr Lyceum]].
|-
| [[Werethas]]
| The [[Direlands]]
| <ref>2000/02 [[Shadows of the Past]] - [[Decree]]</ref><ref>2001/02 [[Lonely In The World]] - [[Hieromancer's_Armor#Lore_.26_Dialog|Hieromancer's Armor]]</ref>
|
|-
|}


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 15:17, 8 September 2020

Related topics: Yalain, Languages, Dericostian Language, Falatacot Language

The Yalaini written language is composed of an aphlabet.[1]

The translator for most Yalaini writings is Bretself the Translator in the Cragstone library. Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator in the Zaikhal library will translate early Yalaini writings from the Millennium War.

A Edit

-aa: A Suffix meaning not that is added to the end of verbs.[2]

Ai: Yes.[2]

Alb: Pale. Based on the translation of of Alb'arel and Arel.[3]

Alb'arel: Literally Pale Companion, the name for the larger, pale moon.[3]

Arel: Literally Companion, a nautical term that refers to a vessel that escorts another one.[3]

Arelis Eipoth: Golden Age, the first of the Yalaini Ages.[4]

Au: Known meanings are light, star, thought, self.[5] Au also specifically refers to the star that Auberean orbits.[6] An assumed meaning is I.[2]

Auberean: Literal translation is unknown. This is the Yalaini term for the planet that Dereth is on.

Aulia: High Lady Queen.[7]

Aulin: High Lord King[7]

Ayai: Burning.[8]

Ayai Heauviri: Literally Burning Soul, translated as the Soulburn Plague.[8]

B Edit

Bae: The assumed root word for words relating to Slay.[2][9]

Bael: Slayer.[9]

Bael'Zharon: Slayer of Hope.[9][10]

C Edit

Caerlin: A Yalaini Imperial name meaning Lord of the Deep Waters.[8] Pronounced: CARE-lynn[11]

Cellaurai or Cellauri: A Yalaini Imperial name meaning Consecrated by Starlight.[8] Pronounced: kel-OR-ai[11]

D Edit

Dar Hallae: Literally Old Ring, the Yalaini name for the Menhir Rings.[2]

Dericoi: Dericost, the noun, or Dericostian, the adjective. Based on the Dericoi Eipoth, the Age of Dericost.[4]

Dericoi Eipoth: Age of Dericost, the second of the Yalaini Ages.[4]

E Edit

Eipoth (pl. Eipothi): Epoch or Age.[4]

Ethis Eipoth: Age of Lore, the assumed original name of the First Age of Lore.[4]

H Edit

Hanaurel (pl. Hanaureli)[12] Letter. Literally Written Thoughts.[2]

Hanaureli Rezau: Letters of the Red Self, the Yalaini name for The Book of Blood.[12]

Heauviri: Literally high-thought-wind, speculated to be the Yalaini equivalent of soul.[8]

Hyrethis Eipoth: Third Age of Lore, the sixth of the Yalaini Ages.[4]

I Edit

Ignae Fatae: Illusion. The known uses of this specifically refer to magical illusion.[13][14]

Ipharsia: High Lady[7]

Ipharsin: High Lord[7]

Ireth Lassel: Literal translation is unknown. This is the Yalaini term for Dereth.[15][16][10]

J Edit

Jauniril: Literal translation is unknown. It is speculated to be a verb.[8]

K Edit

Kellin: A Yalaini Imperial name meaning Righteous Lord.[8]

L Edit

Laerauinth: Literally Living Stones of the Ground, the Yalaini word for Knathtead.[17]

Lassel: Isle. See: Aphus Lassel, Ireth Lassel, and Marae Lassel.

Linaural Urilaentai: Tome of the Elements.[18][19]

Lyceum: School of Magic.[20] This is in the literal sense of the word school, a physical location where one studies magic, as opposed to the concept of schools of magic (e.g. the school of the Arm).

M Edit

Maitrell: Mother.[21][22]

Marae Lassel: Sheltering Isle[23][24]

Metresa: Mistress.[2]

Moriqui Eipoth: Age of Shifting, the seventh of the Yalaini Ages.[4]

N Edit

Nali: Spiritual leader,[4] the Nali is the head of the Northern Church.

R Edit

Ranaayai: Literally inescapable burning, the Yalaini name for a stealthy predator animal of ancient Dereth.[17]

Rez: Red.[12]

Rez'arel: Red Companion, the name of the smaller, red moon.[12][3]

Rhethis Eipoth: First Age of Lore, fourth of the Yalaini Ages.[4]

S Edit

Seral Ipharsis: Literally Great Crown Besnowed, the Yalaini word for Mount Esper.[25]

T Edit

Torethis Eipoth: Second Age of Lore, the fifth of the Yalaini Ages.[4]

U Edit

Ust: That Which Reduces.[26]

V Edit

Vacari Eipoth: Age of Contentment, the third of the Yalaini Ages.[4]

Viri: Wind, from Heauviri, high-thought-wind.[8]

Virin'di: The Virindi. Assumed translation is Wind Walker, based on Viri meaning Wind,[8] and based on other Empyreans calling virindi Wind Walkers.[27]

W Edit

Werethas: Literal translation is unknown. This is the Yalaini term for the Direlands.[28][29]

Z Edit

Zharon: Hope.[9]

Zorn: All gone.[2]

Phrases Edit

Imuth Maer Doquin, the name for a location near Yanshi, may be Yalaini.[30]


The undead Smith Ejan utters the following sentences in Yalaini. The player hears the Roulean translation in their mind.[2]

  • Ai, Metresa?
  • Yes, Mistress?
  • Au virinaa! Au... baeaa?
  • I breathe not! I... am not... slain?
  • Etah si au hisenaa!
  • Why can I not recall!
  • Hanaurel...
  • Written thoughts - letter...
  • Kall ama te fen? Reann au..?
  • Who was it for? Where do I..?
  • Suvani hasode, Metresa, tamaa Dar Hallae.
  • Yes. The Shadows remain below, Mistress, at the Old Ring.
  • Zorn... zorn...
  • All gone, all gone...


Gaerlan uttered the following phrases in his Elemtenal Sanctum below Yanshi. He also uttered phrases in Roulean, which are assumed translations.[31]

  • Iai, Laurai auri nulaerai. Ulerai aertainuu. Iai, gaulan faunir. Iurai auri saervu Gaerlan.
  • Here, reformed and complete. Elements together. Here, life begins. Arise, and serve Gaerlan!
  • Uetenar uethen. Uojrin taentril courlief. Braulaerin tuentara, daucecrai.
  • World eater. Your vessel stolen away. Take your form, from the fallen.


The following areas are part of the Knorr Lyceum:

  • Collegium Acumen Manim
  • Collegium Aegis Medi
  • Collegium Artificae
  • Collegium Conjurae
  • Collegium Geomancy
  • Collegium Entropica
  • Collegium Heiromancy
  • Collegium Ignae Fatae
  • Collegium Occultus
  • Collegium Organis
  • Collegium Planar Abstraction
  • Collecium Prae Auspi
  • Collegium Tempae Invectae


The Crescent Moons and Scepter of Thunderous Might are inscribed with the following phrases:

  • Ae sa ai liat sauli baerai zharon.[32]
  • Ai liat sauli paerai ai daekau.[33]

References Edit

  1. ↑ 2000/03 Stormwaltz Quotes - On Empyrean Linguistics
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2000/07 To Raise a Banner of Flame - Smith Ejan
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 2002/05 Developer Q&A - Whats That On The Moon?
  4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Ages of the Empyrean
  5. ↑ 2000/11 Should the Stars Fall - Campaign Journal
  6. ↑ AC2:Lore FAQ
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 2010/11 From Darkness, Light - Empyrean Rank Titles (Retired)
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 2000/07 To Raise a Banner of Flame - Aerlinthe Record
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 2000/05 Stormwaltz Quotes - Two Yalain Words
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 2003/03 The History of Auberean/Volume II: A Struggle With Darkness (-2,998 to -1,999)
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 2001/10 Dark Majesty - AC:DM CD Lore - Pronunciation
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 2002/01 Flesh and Blood - Teaser
  13. ↑ 2003/05 Discoveries - Letter to Asheron
  14. ↑ 2003/05 Discoveries - We, the Defenders of the Helm
  15. ↑ 2000/05 Heroes' Respite - Stormwaltz Quotes: The Historical Overview
  16. ↑ 2002/05 Hidden Vein - Treatise on Essence
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 2000/10 Hollow Victory - Standing Orders
  18. ↑ 2002/04 Betrayal - Linaural Urilaentai
  19. ↑ 2002/04 Betrayal - Tome of the Elements
  20. ↑ 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Bestiary: Undead
  21. ↑ 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Shard of the Herald Visions
  22. ↑ 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Communion
  23. ↑ 2001/10 Dark Majesty - Dark Majesty--Harvestgain, PY 12 (Mid-October, 2001)
  24. ↑ 2001/10 Dark Majesty - Microsoft Games Archive/Dark Majesty/Expansion Pack FAQ
  25. ↑ 2000/07 To Raise a Banner of Flame - Smith's Note
  26. ↑ 2002/06 Castling - Letter to the Players 4
  27. ↑ 2001/04 A Reign of Stone - Scrawled Note (Aerbax Laboratory - Translated)
  28. ↑ 2000/02 Shadows of the Past - Decree
  29. ↑ 2001/02 Lonely In The World - Hieromancer's Armor
  30. ↑ 1999/11 Release - Quick Reference Card
  31. ↑ 2002/07 Repercussions - Gaerlan's Elemental Generals: Gaerlan's dialog
  32. ↑ 2003/05 Discoveries - Crescent Moons
  33. ↑ 2003/05 Discoveries - Scepter of Thunderous Might


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