Durese/Legends

Durese, also called Durosian, was the native language of the Duros.
Since the Duros were such prominent spacers and traders, Durese became a common interstellar tongue. It was an influence for Basic, and most Duros were fluent in both languages. Most likely, it was also the root language of Pak Pak. The Durese Writing system was a syllabary.
==Feminine words used as given names==
The following words had a meaning in Durese, but could be used as given names for female Duros.Galactic Campaign Guide
*Anra – laughter
*Bechesmy – free thinker, wanderer (archaic)
*Cyran – musical
*Ena – regal, female ruler, queen (archaic)
*Fullua – beloved
*Gless – filled with joy
*Hent – athletic
*Izrin – beautiful
*Ka – sky
*Kiom – fresh air
*Lai (m.) leshef (f.) - charismatic
*Lod (m.) lona (f.) - wise
*Mezerel – eclipse
*nacha – fortune-teller, prophetess (archaic)
*nuth – breathtaking
*Onio – rain-bearing cloud (archaic)
*Pleness – pure water
*Quoia – evening star
*Rana – dark cloud
*Remerel – graceful dancer
*Rek (m.) ruz (f.) - intelligent
*Treta - hostess (literally "female servant bearing food")
*Tris – sad, crying
*Vendi – desirable
*Wirret – talkative
*Yrna – beguiling
==Masculine words used as given names==
The following words had a meaning in Durese, but could be used as given names for male Duros.
*Areta – industrious
*Baniss – handsome
*Bringe - honest
*Cachi – gentle
*Forim – capable, dependable
*Gol – mighty
*Hep – cunning
*Izzed – entertaining
*Jad – swift
*Levat – restless, eager
*Muz – hearty
*Ohwun – famous
*Plono – agreeable
*Probos – inspiring
*Quelben – bearer to the skies (reference to Duros diaspora)
*Rumun – strong voice
*Soz – an archaic melee weapon
*Valik – blaster weapon
*Winrel – trustworthy
==Words used as surnames==
The following words had a meaning in Durese, but were also used as surnames.
*Arapto – swift
*Bodge – merchant, trader
*Chaggit – food processor
*DeBrek – starship crafter
*DeMaal – space station crafter
*Erbek – pollution warden
*Foll – priest (archaic)
*Gigrig – gardener
*Gubb – moutain
*Hud – possibly "hunter" or "forester"
*Inrull – heart
*Jokol – factory worker
*Keeg – fisher (archaic)
*Kresim – researcher
*Lakbret – airspeeder crafter
*Losh – peace warden
*Luk – pilot
*Miklak – landspeeder crafter
*Mulk – speaker, politician
*Na Maak – atmospheric dome crafter
*Nootka – supervisor, commander
*Nuruk – soldier
*Oulat – administrator
*Pedd – farmer (archaic)
*Renek – male ruler, king (archaic)
*Riltka – metalsmith
*Rurk – possibly 'sailor'
*Slarka – baker
*Tacema – pest control warden
*Trenma – mechanic
*Viridux - spacer
*Woluk – tunnel-digger, miner (archaic)
==Other words==
*Esalacha - excellent
*Ranadaast - unclear, but this seems to be derived from "Rana" and was the name of the old capital of Duro.
==Notable non-native speakers of Durese==
*Billey
*ClawfishCoruscant and the Core Worlds
*Trey Duna
*Thel ErelenRebellion Era Sourcebook
*Ysanne Isard
*Talon KarrdeThe New Jedi Order Sourcebook
*Uldir Lochett"Emissary of the Void"
*Riun Riev
*Archa Sabis
*Marcus Sione
*Til
*Talrin YoupGeonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds
*Tessa ManchiscoThe Truce at Bakura
==Appearances==
*"The Betrayal of Darth Revan" 
*Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
*Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
*Star Wars: The Old Republic
*Knight Errant 
*"Murder on the Executor" 
*Choices of One
*The Truce at Bakura
*Mission from Mount Yoda
*"Emissary of the Void" 
==Sources==
==Notes and references==
Category:Duros culture
Category:Languages