Elvanni

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**Lan'Nu Elvanni**

*OOC Note: This is far from a comprehensive guide to Elvanni. You can add letters, words, and even phrases that aren’t seen here as you see fit to make your RP work. It’s generally intended to be peppered into Common rather than used in it’s entirety. To make full sentences/paragraphs work, you can finagle with it til it looks cool and elven. Also, this page is a WIP, as we add more words and even the slang of each subraces. Stay tuned!*

**Common Affixes-** The Elvanni language is mainly formed of ‘seed words’ and affixes attached to them. The seed words and affixes are often separated by apostrophes. Sentence order is subject verb object.

-ii, -an: Plural forms

-iel, -ael, -arra, -no, -rai: Feminine form (usually for names)

-at, -indo, -aon, -ion, -thaeus: Masculine form (usually for names)

-inde, -ira, -rin, -ka: Gender neutral form (usually for names)

-li: Diminutive, small, petite

-lerun: state of being/having (usually for names, to mean blessed, lucky, etc)

mai-: Bad, cursed

-ilu: Prayer of/to

-aan: Family

-dri: Eye, watching

-ehya: Honorific for reverence

-sae: Empty, devoid of

tal- or tali-: clever, deceptive

zal- Honorific for evil or chaotic, often used for drow

-kua: Before, pre

-rea: Part of

evalta-: Very (intensifier)

finel-:Last

enna’*number*’*root word*--: First, Second, etc.

-aph: Unnatural, not of the Balance

mera-: of the Balance

-ul: Changes noun into pronoun, turning it into a title

-sila-: with

-sin: Blood, kin

-de: Great, grand, big

ne-: In, inside, inner

en-: out, outside, outer

-el: End and infinity

zo-: Change, indicate a new state

ki-: Imminent, very soon

el-: Finished, ended

-lanna: Royal family *only* suffix

-li: Good, blessed

hir-: To find

vora-: Broken

-lie: people of

-ari: Comrade, ally, friend. Suffix for names

kan-: Ugly, distasteful

nai-: Beautiful, pretty, attractive

**Number Stuff**

0 - aon

1- mion

2- ata

3- trel

4- ceita

5- lembe

6- sil

7- etsa

8- hia

9- nui

10 - vailu

100- telu

1000- van

1 million- cion

11-19- add ‘vai to root number. (ex- mion’vai is 11, ata’vai is 12)

10s- Add vailu to root, except for the self explanatory 10 (ex- ata’vailu is 20). 100s, 1000s, and millions also work in the same way (ata’telu is 200, ata’van is 2000, ata’cion is 1 million)

21-99- Say the unit first, then the tens unit as a separate word. (ex- ceita sil’vailu would be 64, 859 would be hia’telu lembe’nui.)

**Time**

Today- Ena

Yesterday- Hintha

Elvanni months- Nomai, Kuian, Fioni, Zomrel, Jiani, El’tiur. Each elven month is 2 irl months, starting with Nomai in January. For example, February 22nd would be Nomai 53rd (or Nomai lembe'vailu'trel.)

Year- Celi

Week- Avil

Month- tiur

Day- Tiria

Minute- Lemi

Epoch- Anaan

**Grammar and Pronunciation**

Verbs in Elvaani are unchangeable, similar to Mandarin in real life. Instead, grammar is formed to indicate when or how long the verb occurs for. Pronouns are also seed words. Tenses include–

Stating the date (Today, yesterday, etc.)

Completed actions- ‘anei verb suffix

Indicate an action is currently happening- ‘ana verb suffix

Past experience- ‘kua verb suffix

Number of times- Simply say the number before the verb, connecting them with an apostrophe. Aether trel’anta would mean give me aether 3 times.

Will happen soon- ‘cen verb suffix

Additionally, Elvanni always pronounces vowels the same.

A- ah, like in car

U- oo, like in blue

E- eh, like in bed

I- ee, like in key

O- oh, like in rope

Often, high elves will trill their R’s, or pronounce them somewhat softly.

**Misc. Seed words**

Hello- Aiya

Goodbye- Namarai

I, Me- Si

My, Mine- Sinna

You- Mia

Your- Minna

She- Sia

He- Hin

They- Leine

We- Maru

Woman, Girl, Female- Sidra

Man, Boy, Male- Hinwa

Gender Neutral Term- Lira

Daughter- Sidre

Son- Hiwe

Child- Ller

Mother- Amme

Father- Ati

Parent- Anpa

Brother- Hina

Sister- Sinra

Sibling- Lli

Cousin, Female- Sidre’sin

Cousin, Male- Hiwe’sin

Cousin, Gender Neutral- Lira’sin

Aunt- Amita

Uncle- Amii

Gender Neutral Sibling Of Parent- Anpa’lli

Grandparent- Ma’anpa

All, Everyone- Sato

Temple- Vaana

This, That, There- Ika

Here- Eclthi

Child-Killer (Considered a grave insult due to elven lifespan and birth rate) - Caith’ller

Damn (exclamation, curse word, like fuck it or damn it)- Ke'shi

Shit, feces (curse word)- O'kaan

Heretic- Ceri

Please, literally means Give Me Your Blessing- Anta Veitu’mi. (Six bless me- Sil anta veitu'mi. Or us, Sil anta veitu'maru.)

Give- Anta

Hatred, Immoral- Tevi

Of- Ana

Abomination, Faithless, Demonic In Nature, Bastard- Umaia

Age- Yen

Age, Derogatory, Used For Non-Elves To Imply Childishness- Yenni

Mana, Magick- Aether

Born, Birth, Beginning- Noma

Love- Melai

Sin- Faas

Light- Aleh

Shadow- Somret

Water- Ilma

Fire- Ignei

Earth- Mieh

Wind- Ilma

Ugly, Tainted- Zilath

Iridescent, glowing- Ilva

Wizard, Conjurer, Sorcerer, Mage- Aethrii

Forest- Peche

Dream- Tirai

Veil- Essa

Lord- Ser

Lady- Serai

Red- Naru

Yellow- Baran

Green- Venzi

Blue- Niwa

Pink- Runya

Orange- Melen

Purple- Matun

White- Ni

Black- Morn

Justice- Teis

Luck- Val

Pretty, dainty- Naiya

Beautiful, breathtaking-ilima

Wine- Gwin

Elf- Elvaan

Heart, body- Orai

Honorary member of the Dynasty, typically that of another race- Elvaan'orai

Alcohol- Gwyth

Cunning, wily- Coru

Ugly- Kannai

Wealth- Adr

Poverty- Aum

Strong, mighty- Shiva

Vengeance- Veive

Wanderer, Confused, Lost- Mista

Good- Alya

Tea- Suila

Star- Elai

Cloud- Fain

Rain- Miste

Storm- Rauma

City- Ceus

Hurt, Pain- Anaxei

Guard, Sentinel, Vigilance- Veru

Long- Thuni

Short- Lita

Time- Aevus

Horse- Tamna

Dog- Huo

Cat- Meoi

Owl- Hiul

Bird- Aiwe

Bear- Morci

Hawk- Tevri

Fish- Gail

Sheep- Suth

Wolf- Draun

Cow- Tura

Fox- Lei

Bat- Yaxe

Rat- Jael

Spider- Liante

Serpent, Snake- Aisna

Frog, Toad- Moica

Lizard- Maina

Tides, current- Mar

Ice- Hel

Lightning- Apolu

Holy- Zeri

Region- Mena

Tool- Maica

Council, Circle- Echyr

Near, Close- Pecna

Far- Amela

Peace- Sere

War- Ohta

Healthy, Vigor- Vea

Iron- Ferra

Gold- Zamathi

Copper- Irus

Silver- Ilsa

Fool- Imni

History- Aevusyare

Intelligent- Cathe

Dark- Rheia

Book-  Handa

Glass- Calci

To, Here, Within- Imi

Thank- Hanta

Thank You- Hanta’mia

Response To Thank You (Literally- It Is Nothing)- Aeoni’nai

Nothing- Aeoni

Thought- Alixa

Enemy- Fivan

Hero- Callia

Sunrise, East- Ananore

Sunset, West- Andune

North- Amtha

South- Hyarna

Villain- Cotumo

Corpse- Zivena

Dead, Death- Ziva

Single- Thu

Pair- Thui

Sturdy, Steadfast, Eternal- Baren

Inn- Melamar

Noble- Arata

Home- Tameru

Friend- Melde

Dear- Melina

Flower- Adala

Lie, Dishonest, Falsify- Fal

Sorrowful, Mourning- Heluca

Sorry- Naeleh

Growth- Gaelas

Seed, Fruit- Yav

Silent- Thac

Loud- Rui

Quiet- Lunasi

Sea- Lura

Rise- Aranal

Wisdom, Knowledge- Cnai

To Know- Naera

Cave- Felye

Wall- Pur

Roof- Tel

Floor, Ground, Court- Talam

More- Amba

Less- Mis

King- Aisuna

Queen- Aineri

Prince/Princess- Ain

Royal Family- La’atena

Peach- Kala

Grape- Luci

Apple- Poma

Mercy- Metli

Finished, Carried Out, Executed- Anace

God- Thanr

No- Ana

Yes- Na

Of course- Naiya

Why- Amman

Like- Icth

Sharp- Vuisi

Oasis- Ania

Tough- Taye

Soft (Texture)- Maka

Harbinger- Para

Gentle, Soft, Weak- Milya

Old- Ancr

Young- Husina

Claw- Namma

Ghost, Spirit, Soul- Hinthial

Possessed- Hintha

Swamp- Hefina

Blunt- Heva

Helmet- Himiu

Snow- Hriza

Barren, Desert, Tundra- Vanva

Image, Illusion- Cana

Void- Taina

Soup, Stew- Sulpa

Teacher- Saedir

Student- Caenir

Reflection, mirror, dual- Caedril

Sword- Maica

Lonely- Eresa

Honor- Celia

Devout One, priest- Avri

Sugar, Sweet- Suika

Loyal- Za

To See- Dris

Eye- Dri

Mind- Menle

High, Peak, Height, Mountain- Magura

Stone- Petr

Stream- Potamos

Tree- Aida

Body, Living- Hara

Corpse- Lica

Artisan- Fremiru

Until- Epl

Ocean- Lunna

Explosive, Volatile- Ateri

Pure, Refined- Acalia

Natural- Baseia

Blessing- Ra

Fate- Ize

Of a noble heart- Calara

Metal- Isarn

Fear- Eita

Ore, Raw Material- Rein

Law- Cexa

Bone- Aser

Wool- Toa

Rot, Decay- Fuluna

To Seek- Masate

Because- Nac

Wings- Lasa

Power- Potentia

Brave- Veltha

Alcohol- Matna

Inebriated- Matcva

Crying, Grief- Luca

Whisper- Hlussa

While- Lamba

Happy- Cai

Upon- Ipa

Gemstone, Jewel- Lanphe

Disgusted- Fueya

Sad- Hele

Angry- Hatu

Sick, Emotional Or Physical- Eicrece

Sacrifice, Offering, Ceremony- Esono

Grass, Grain- Mola

To Learn- Istyar

To Carry, Bring- Asom

To Make- Acil

To Cook- Acasa

To Fare- Aua

To teach- Saeda

To learn- Caenya

To Move, Twitch, Fall- Rinca

To Feel, To Sense- Frase

To Debate, Discuss, Talk- Satir

To Conceive, Kindle- Nautha

To Write- Ralpa

To Read- Kalem

To Play- Leka

To Grind, Process- Mulane

To Explode- Feronia

To Meet- Antha

To Fight- Nuna

To Hunt- Catha

To Deceive, To Trick- Furu

To Heal- Envinyata

To Listen, To Hear- Lathra

To Understand- Hanna (Understood, as a confirmation or simple phrase-- Hanai.)

To Live- Alki

To Bless- Sanisva

To Kiss- Miqu

To Bleed- Serca

To Die, The End- Ula

To Kill- Caith

To Dance- Lilta

To Sing- Cletra

To Drink- Vas

To Eat- Etia

To Fuck- Thalana

To Stop, Cease- Seru

To Sleep- Hupna

To Be Able To, Can- Lerta

To Protect, Guard- Axuna

To Use, Apply- Uta

To Think- Menelaos

To Fail- Quia

To Hide- Imr

To Win, Succeed- Itani

To Lose- Aphir

Humans- Vele

Dwarf- Noe'eun

Monsters- Hravan

Sun- Alah

Moon– Tiur

Elves, High Elves (synonymous)- Ller'ana'thanr, Shortened to  Lan'nu

Dark Elves- Ller'ana'somret, Shortened to Som'nu

Sun Elves- Ller'ana'nom, Shortened to Nuu'nai

Mountain Elves- Ller'ana'mieh, Shortened to Gi'nier

Aqua Elves- Ller'ana'kuai, Shortened to Oo'quai

Wild Elves- Ller'ana'fion, Shortened to Fi'neir

Wood Elves- Ller'ana'el, Shortened to Ul'lann

Sylphs- Ller'ana'ilma Shortened to Il'jionni

Beasts- Laman

The Balance- Ul’anduor

Symmetry- Atale

The Grand Design- Ul’de’sorn

Orc- Aman

Goblin-Alat

Haflin- Sinen

Giants- Noran

Tiefling- Zora’lie

Nephling- Noma’lie

Gnome- Lenu’na

Fae- Finya’e

Dragon- Locena

Vampire- E’duella

Mermaid, Aquatic Sapient Being- Lura’lie

Automa- Engui

Half (As in Half-Breed, Half-Blood)- Elfa' (Eg. Half-Dragon, or Dragonkin, is elfa'locena)

Tech- Vercna

Exclamation of Delight or Admiration (like wow or cool or yay?)- Elo!

I will not! or Do not! (Always exclaimed)- Va!

Leave (Aggressive)- Vaiya

Havasi- Ear

Iya’havasi- Round-Ear (Derogatory)