Yalaini Language
Related topics: Yalain, Languages, Dericostian Language, Falatacot Language
The Yalaini written language is composed of an aphlabet.<ref>2000/03 Stormwaltz Quotes - 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.
A
-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>
Ai: Yes.<ref name=SmithEjan/>
Alb: Pale. Based on the translation of of Alb'arel and Arel.<ref name=DevQAWhatsThatOnTheMoon>2002/05 Developer Q&A - Whats That On The Moon?</ref>
Alb'arel: Literally Pale Companion, the name for the larger, pale moon.<ref name=DevQAWhatsThatOnTheMoon/>
Arel: Literally Companion, a nautical term that refers to a vessel that escorts another one.<ref name=DevQAWhatsThatOnTheMoon />
Arelis Eipoth: Golden Age, the first of the Yalaini Ages.<ref name=AgesOfTheEmpyrean>2001/11 Dark Majesty - Ages of the Empyrean</ref>
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/>
Auberean: Literal translation is unknown. This is the Yalaini term for the planet that Dereth is on.
Aulia: High Lady Queen.<ref name=EmpyreanRankTitles>2010/11 From Darkness, Light - Empyrean Rank Titles (Retired)</ref>
Aulin: High Lord King<ref name=EmpyreanRankTitles/>
Ayai: Burning.<ref name=AerlintheRecord>2000/07 To Raise a Banner of Flame - Aerlinthe Record</ref>
Ayai Heauviri: Literally Burning Soul, translated as the Soulburn Plague.<ref name=AerlintheRecord/>
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>
Bael: Slayer.<ref name=SQTwoYalainWords/>
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>
C
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 - Pronunciation</ref>
Cellaurai or Cellauri: A Yalaini Imperial name meaning Consecrated by Starlight.<ref name=AerlintheRecord/> Pronounced: kel-OR-ai<ref name=ACDMPronunciation/>
D
Dar Hallae: Literally Old Ring, the Yalaini name for the Menhir Rings.<ref name=SmithEjan/>
Dericoi: Dericost, the noun, or Dericostian, the adjective. Based on the Dericoi Eipoth, the Age of Dericost.<ref name=AgesOfTheEmpyrean/>
Dericoi Eipoth: Age of Dericost, the second of the Yalaini Ages.<ref name=AgesOfTheEmpyrean/>
E
Eipoth (pl. Eipothi): Epoch or Age.<ref name=AgesOfTheEmpyrean/>
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 - Teaser</ref> Letter. Literally Written Thoughts.<ref name=SmithEjan/>
Hanaureli Rezau: Letters of the Red Self, the Yalaini name for The Book of Blood.<ref name=FleshAndBloodTeaser/>
Heauviri: Literally high-thought-wind, speculated to be the Yalaini equivalent of soul.<ref name=AerlintheRecord/>
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>
Ipharsia: High Lady<ref name=EmpyreanRankTitles/>
Ipharsin: High Lord<ref name=EmpyreanRankTitles/>
Ireth Lassel: Literal translation is unknown. This is the Yalaini term for Dereth.<ref name="SQTheHistoricalOverview">2000/05 Heroes' Respite - Stormwaltz Quotes: The Historical Overview</ref><ref name="TreatiseOfEssence">2002/05 Hidden Vein - Treatise of 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>
Lassel: Isle. See: Aphus Lassel, Ireth Lassel, and Marae Lassel.
Lyceum: School of Magic.<ref name=AC:DMBestiary>2001/11 Dark Majesty - Bestiary: Undead</ref> 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.<ref>2001/11 Dark Majesty - Shard of the Herald Visions</ref><ref>2001/11 Dark Majesty - Communion</ref>
Marae Lassel: Sheltering Isleref>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>
Metresa: Mistress.<ref name=SmithEjan/>
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"/>
Rez: Red.<ref name=FleshAndBloodTeaser/>
Rez'arel: Red Companion, the name of the smaller, red moon.<ref name=FleshAndBloodTeaser/><ref name=DevQAWhatsThatOnTheMoon/>
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 - Letter to the Players 4</ref>
V
Vacari Eipoth: Age of Contentment, the third of the Yalaini Ages.<ref name=AgesOfTheEmpyrean/>
Viri: Wind, from Heauviri, high-thought-wind.<ref name=AerlintheRecord/>
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</ref>
Z
Zharon: Hope.<ref name=SQTwoYalainWords/>
Zorn: All gone.<ref name=SmithEjan/>
Phrases
Imuth Maer Doquin, the location somewhat near Yanshi, may be Yalaini.<ref name="QuickRefCard">1999/11 Release - Quick Reference Card</ref>
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:
- 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>
References
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