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
-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
Bae: The assumed root word for words relating to Slay.[2][9]
Bael: Slayer.[9]
Bael'Zharon: Slayer of Hope.[9][10]
C
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
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
Eipoth (pl. Eipothi): Epoch or Age.[4]
Ethis Eipoth: Age of Lore, the assumed original name of the First Age of Lore.[4]
H
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
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
Jauniril: Literal translation is unknown. It is speculated to be a verb.[8]
K
Kellin: A Yalaini Imperial name meaning Righteous Lord.[8]
L
Laerauinth: Literally Living Stones of the Ground, the Yalaini word for Knathtead.[17]
Lassel: Isle. See: Aphus Lassel, Ireth Lassel, and Marae Lassel.
Lyceum: School of Magic.[18] This is in the literal since 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.[19][20]
Marae Lassel: Sheltering Isle[21][22]
Metresa: Mistress.[2]
Moriqui Eipoth: Age of Shifting, the seventh of the Yalaini Ages.[4]
N
Nali: Spiritual leader,[4] 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.[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
Seral Ipharsis: Literally Great Crown Besnowed, the Yalaini word for Mount Esper.[23]
T
Torethis Eipoth: Second Age of Lore, the fifth of the Yalaini Ages.[4]
U
Ust: That Which Reduces.[24]
V
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.[25]
W
Werethas: Literal translation is unknown. This is the Yalaini term for the Direlands.[26][27]
Z
Zharon: Hope.[9]
Zorn: All gone.[2]
Phrases
Imuth Maer Doquin, the location somewhat near Yanshi, may be Yalaini.[28]
The undead Smith Ejan utters the following sentences in Yalaini:
- 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...
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:
References
- ↑ 2000/03 Stormwaltz Quotes - On Empyrean Linguistics
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2000/07 To Raise a Banner of Flame - Smith Ejan
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 2002/05 Developer Q&A - Whats That On The Moon?
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 2000/11 Should the Stars Fall - Campaign Journal
- ↑ AC2:Lore FAQ
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 2010/11 From Darkness, Light - Empyrean Rank Titles (Retired)
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 2000/05 Stormwaltz Quotes - Two Yalain Words
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 2003/03 The History of Auberean/Volume II: A Struggle With Darkness (-2,998 to -1,999)
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 2001/10 Dark Majesty - AC:DM CD Lore - Pronunciation
- ↑ 2003/05 Discoveries - Letter to Asheron
- ↑ 2003/05 Discoveries - We, the Defenders of the Helm
- ↑ 2000/05 Heroes' Respite - Stormwaltz Quotes: The Historical Overview
- ↑ 2002/05 Hidden Vein - Treatise of Essence
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 2000/10 Hollow Victory - Standing Orders
- ↑ 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Bestiary: Undead
- ↑ 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Shard of the Herald Visions
- ↑ 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Communion
- ↑ 2001/10 Dark Majesty - Dark Majesty--Harvestgain, PY 12 (Mid-October, 2001)
- ↑ 2001/10 Dark Majesty - Microsoft Games Archive/Dark Majesty/Expansion Pack FAQ
- ↑ 2000/07 To Raise a Banner of Flame - Smith's Note
- ↑ 2002/06 Castling - Letter to the Players 4
- ↑ 2001/04 A Reign of Stone - Scrawled Note (Aerbax Laboratory - Translated)
- ↑ 2000/02 Shadows of the Past - Decree
- ↑ 2001/02 Lonely In The World - Hieromancer's Armor
- ↑ 1999/11 Release - Quick Reference Card
- ↑ 2003/05 Discoveries - Crescent Moons
- ↑ 2003/05 Discoveries - Scepter of Thunderous Might