Yalaini Language

The Yalaini written language is composed of an alphabet.2000/03 Stormwaltz Quotes - On Empyrean Linguistics
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.2000/07 To Raise a Banner of Flame - Smith Ejan
Ai: Yes.
Alb: Pale. Based on the translation of of Alb'arel and Arel.2002/05 Developer Q&A - Whats That On The Moon?
Alb'arel: Literally Pale Companion, the name for the larger, pale moon.
Arel: Literally Companion, a nautical term that refers to a vessel that escorts another one.
Arelis Eipoth: Golden Age, the first of the Yalaini Ages.2001/11 Dark Majesty - Ages of the Empyrean
Au: Known meanings are light, star, thought, self.2000/11 Should the Stars Fall - Campaign Journal Au also specifically refers to the star that Auberean orbits.AC2:Lore FAQ An assumed meaning is I.
Auberean: Literal translation is unknown. This is the Yalaini term for the planet that Dereth is on.
Aulia: High Lady Queen.2010/11 From Darkness, Light - Empyrean Rank Titles (Retired)
Aulin: High Lord King
Ayai: Burning.2000/07 To Raise a Banner of Flame - Aerlinthe Record
Ayai Heauviri: Literally Burning Soul, translated as the Soulburn Plague.
== B ==
Bae: The assumed root word for words relating to Slay.2000/05 Stormwaltz Quotes - Two Yalain Words
Bael: Slayer.
Bael'Zharon: Slayer of Hope.2003/03 The History of Auberean/Volume II: A Struggle With Darkness (-2,998 to -1,999)
== C ==
Caerlin: A Yalaini Imperial name meaning Lord of the Deep Waters. Pronounced: CARE-lynn2001/10 Dark Majesty - AC:DM CD Lore - Pronunciation
Cellaurai or Cellauri: A Yalaini Imperial name meaning Consecrated by Starlight. Pronounced: kel-OR-ai
== D ==
Dar Hallae: Literally Old Ring, the Yalaini name for the Menhir Rings.
Dericoi: Dericost, the noun, or Dericostian, the adjective. Based on the Dericoi Eipoth, the Age of Dericost.
Dericoi Eipoth: Age of Dericost, the second of the Yalaini Ages.
== E ==
Eipoth (pl. Eipothi): Epoch or Age.
Ethis Eipoth: Age of Lore, the assumed original name of the First Age of Lore.
== H ==
Hanaurel (pl. Hanaureli)2002/01 Flesh and Blood - Teaser Letter. Literally Written Thoughts.
Hanaureli Rezau: Letters of the Red Self, the Yalaini name for The Book of Blood.
Heauviri: Literally high-thought-wind, speculated to be the Yalaini equivalent of soul.
Hyrethis Eipoth: Third Age of Lore, the sixth of the Yalaini Ages.
== I ==
Ignae Fatae: Illusion. The known uses of this specifically refer to magical illusion.2003/05 Discoveries - Letter to Asheron2003/05 Discoveries - We, the Defenders of the Helm
Ipharsia: High Lady
Ipharsin: High Lord
Ireth Lassel: Literal translation is unknown. This is the Yalaini term for Dereth.2000/05 Heroes' Respite - Stormwaltz Quotes: The Historical Overview2002/05 Hidden Vein - Treatise on Essence
== J ==
Jauniril: Literal translation is unknown. It is speculated to be a verb.
== K ==
Kellin: A Yalaini Imperial name meaning Righteous Lord.
== L ==
Laerauinth: Literally Living Stones of the Ground, the Yalaini word for Knathtead.2000/10 Hollow Victory - Standing Orders
Lassel: Isle. See: Aphus Lassel, Ireth Lassel, and Marae Lassel.
Linaural Urilaentai: Tome of the Elements.2002/04 Betrayal - Linaural Urilaentai2002/04 Betrayal - Tome of the Elements
Lyceum: School of Magic.2001/11 Dark Majesty - Bestiary: Undead 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.2001/11 Dark Majesty - Shard of the Herald Visions2001/11 Dark Majesty - Communion
Marae Lassel: Sheltering Isle2001/10 Dark Majesty - Dark Majesty--Harvestgain, PY 12 (Mid-October, 2001)2001/10 Dark Majesty - Microsoft Games Archive/Dark Majesty/Expansion Pack FAQ
Metresa: Mistress.
Moriqui Eipoth: Age of Shifting, the seventh of the Yalaini Ages.
== N ==
Nali: Spiritual leader, 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.
Rez: Red.
Rez'arel: Red Companion, the name of the smaller, red moon.
Rhethis Eipoth: First Age of Lore, fourth of the Yalaini Ages.
== S ==
Seral Ipharsis: Literally Great Crown Besnowed, the Yalaini word for Mount Esper.2000/07 To Raise a Banner of Flame - Smith's Note
== T ==
Torethis Eipoth: Second Age of Lore, the fifth of the Yalaini Ages.
== U ==
Ust: That Which Reduces.2002/06 Castling - Letter to the Players 4
== V ==
Vacari Eipoth: Age of Contentment, the third of the Yalaini Ages.
Viri: Wind, from Heauviri, high-thought-wind.
Virin'di: The Virindi. Assumed translation is Cloaked Wind.2005/07 Throne of Destiny - Defense of Zaikhal (Gold): Dispatch to Captain Aurachon2006/04 Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands - Rollout Article2006/11 Remembering the Past - Soul Hunter Quest: Soul Hunter's Orders
== W ==
Werethas: Literal translation is unknown. This is the Yalaini term for the Direlands.2000/02 Shadows of the Past - Decree2001/02 Lonely In The World - Hieromancer's Armor
== Z ==
Zharon: Hope.
Zorn: All gone.
== Phrases ==
Imuth Maer Doquin, the name for a location near Yanshi, may be Yalaini.1999/11 Release - Quick Reference Card
The undead Smith Ejan utters the following sentences in Yalaini. The player hears the Roulean translation in their mind.
* 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...
Eaushi the Trainer says the following:2001/02 Lonely In The World - Hieromancer's Armor: Eaushi the Trainer dialog
* The golem stirs to life at your touch. "Kiya auranil..." it grumbles, then pauses.
Gaerlan uttered the following phrases in his Elemtenal Sanctum below Yanshi. He also uttered phrases in Roulean, which are assumed translations.2002/07 Repercussions - Gaerlan's Elemental Generals: Gaerlan's dialog
* 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.2003/05 Discoveries - Crescent Moons
* Ai liat sauli paerai ai daekau.2003/05 Discoveries - Scepter of Thunderous Might
== References ==
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