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In the text ''The Reign of Alfrega'', written by the Aluvian scholar [[Midistaff the Learned]], ''Viamont'' is used an adjective to describe things from Viamont, e.g. ''Viamont lace''. ''Viamont'' also appears to be used as adjective to describe things related to people of Viamont, e.g. ''The Viamont invasion'' and '' Viamont Royal Governor''.<ref name=TheReignOfAlfrega>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[The Reign of Alfrega]]</ref> This text also uses ''Viamontian'' as an adjective to describe the people of Viamont.<ref name=TheReignOfAlfrega /> | In the text ''[[The Reign of Alfrega]]'', written by the Aluvian scholar [[Midistaff the Learned]], ''Viamont'' is used an adjective to describe things from Viamont, e.g. ''Viamont lace''. ''Viamont'' also appears to be used as adjective to describe things related to people of Viamont, e.g. ''The Viamont invasion'' and '' Viamont Royal Governor''.<ref name=TheReignOfAlfrega>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[The Reign of Alfrega]]</ref> This text also uses ''Viamontian'' as an adjective to describe the people of Viamont.<ref name=TheReignOfAlfrega /> It is unknown when this text was written, but given that Midistaff wrote, "[Alfrega] was succeeded by her son, Osric, who would come to be known as the Wise,"<ref name=TheReignOfAlfrega /> it had to be written during or after the reign of Osric - 810 RC (-711 PY) or later.<ref name=TheReignOfAlfrega /> | ||
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Viamont Toast, an Aluvian delicacy | In the text ''[[Aluvian Cookbook]]'', there is a recipe for Viamont Toast, an Aluvian delicacy. This is another example of ''Viamont'' being used as an adjective to describe something from Viamont.<ref>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Aluvian Cookbook]]</ref> This text was written in [[Portal Year 10]]. | ||
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In the historical overview titled ''[[The History of Auberean]]'', an Isparian scholar known as [[A Learned Sage]] used ''Viamont'' as an adjective describing things of Viamont (''overlord of Viamont'', ''Viamont invasion'', and ''Viamont lords'').<ref name=HistoryOfAubereanVol4>2003/03 [[The History of Auberean/Volume IV: Shifting Ways (-888 to -574)]]</ref> This historical overview was written in [[Portal Year 14]]. | |||
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In [[Portal Year 16]], captains [[Captain Nyino|Nyino]], [[Captain Sovano|Sovano]], and [[Captain Anrayl|Anrayl]] all used the phrases, "''Viamont Portal Platforms''," and, "''prevent the Viamonts from reinforcing''."<ref>2005/12 [[Through Sacrifice, Strength]] - [[Glenden Wood Invasion (Low)#Dialog|Glenden Wood Invasion (Low): Dialog]]</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 14:16, 3 June 2016
In this article we will evaluate each word that has been used based on the following criteria:
- The number of sources.
- The in-universe sources.
- The in-universe dates.
- The real-world dates.
Viamont
In the text The Reign of Alfrega, written by the Aluvian scholar Midistaff the Learned, Viamont is used an adjective to describe things from Viamont, e.g. Viamont lace. Viamont also appears to be used as adjective to describe things related to people of Viamont, e.g. The Viamont invasion and Viamont Royal Governor.[1] This text also uses Viamontian as an adjective to describe the people of Viamont.[1] It is unknown when this text was written, but given that Midistaff wrote, "[Alfrega] was succeeded by her son, Osric, who would come to be known as the Wise,"[1] it had to be written during or after the reign of Osric - 810 RC (-711 PY) or later.[1]
In the text Aluvian Cookbook, there is a recipe for Viamont Toast, an Aluvian delicacy. This is another example of Viamont being used as an adjective to describe something from Viamont.[2] This text was written in Portal Year 10.
In the historical overview titled The History of Auberean, an Isparian scholar known as A Learned Sage used Viamont as an adjective describing things of Viamont (overlord of Viamont, Viamont invasion, and Viamont lords).[3] This historical overview was written in Portal Year 14.
In Portal Year 16, captains Nyino, Sovano, and Anrayl all used the phrases, "Viamont Portal Platforms," and, "prevent the Viamonts from reinforcing."[4]
Viamonter
In the text To Be A Shadow, written by the Gharu'rndim historical figure Mansur al-Rajan, Viamonter is used as an adjective to describe the people of Viamont.[5] In an introduction to Aluvian history, a scholar on Dereth used Viamonter as an adjective to describe the people of Viamont.[6] In an introduction to Gharu'ndim history, a scholar on Dereth used Viamonter as an adjective to describe the people of Viamont.[7] Later on, Vexorg of Thistledown used Viamonter in the Aluvian heritage book The D00dz in the same manner.
Viamontian
Analysis
Conclusion
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1999/11 Release - The Reign of Alfrega
- ↑ 1999/11 Release - Aluvian Cookbook
- ↑ 2003/03 The History of Auberean/Volume IV: Shifting Ways (-888 to -574)
- ↑ 2005/12 Through Sacrifice, Strength - Glenden Wood Invasion (Low): Dialog
- ↑ 1999/11 Release - To Be A Shadow
- ↑ 1999/11 Release - Zogblaster Archive: Aluvian Introduction
- ↑ 1999/11 Release - Zogblaster Archive: Gharu'ndimIntroduction