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Authors: Jacquelyn Smith
daram
: jagged
darga
: forsworn (
Kirudarga
=Forsworn Ones,
Kirdarga
=Forsworn One)
delana/delan/delano
: wanderers/wanderer/wandering
dogal
: haven
falmara/falmar
: traitors/traitor
fidara/fidar
: forges/forge
fundo
: fallen (
Kirfundo=
Fallen One)
gal
: great
garmul
: sunset
golud/goludu
: ogres/ogre
grisha/grishan
: goblins/goblin
halga/halgan
: mountains/mountain, follows mountain names (eg.
Daram Halga=
Jagged Mountains)
hamlug
: pass, follows pass names (eg.
Bol Hamlug=
Southern Pass)
hilgura/hilgur
: tunnels/tunnel
iamo
: slipstream
igla/iglan
: rivers/river, follows river names (eg.
Delano Iglan=
Wandering River)
khalid
: flame
khamud
: cave (eg.
Khamudkir=
Lone Cave)
kiru/kir
: ones/one
labod
: north/northern
Lazmir/Lazmiru
: title for the Learnéd (plural)/(sing.)
lo
: deep
malg
: gold/golden
molud/moludu
: dwarves/dwarf (
Dogalmoludu=
Dwarfhaven,
Razmoludu=
Dwarfwatch,
Nalmoludu=
Dwarvenhome)
mul
: sun
nal
: home
narilgu/narilga
: diamonds/diamond
nogu
: narrow
orgu
: barrier
palodu/paloda
: sapphires/sapphire
rallu/ralla
: jewels/jewel
raz
: watch
rin
: maker
rugu/rugo
: stone/stone
torgu/torga
: roads/road, follows road names (eg.
Falmar Torga=
Traitor’s Road)
tralan
: silver
zaga
: daddy
zamad/zamadu
: men/man, also refers to Lesser Men (
galzamad=
Greater Men)
zol
: wind
The Black Tongue
The Black Tongue is the second-oldest language after Elvish. It was originally spoken by the dark creatures of Ralvaniar. Now it is the tongue of Saviadro and his minions, but only he, the Forsworn, trolls, ogres, and goblins speak it fluently.
Darkling Men learn it only as a third language, after their own tribal dialect and the Common Tongue. As a result, many of the dark creatures are forced to speak a bastardized version of the Black Tongue, combined with Common, in order to make themselves understood by their Darkling Men peers.
ashu/ash
: ones/one
bruluku/bruluk
: trolls/troll
chamdu/chamdun
: mortals/mortal, also refers to Lesser Men
chazudu/chazud
: towers/tower, follows tower names (eg.
Zash Chazud=
Black Tower)
darkhalu/darkhal
: rivers/river, follows river names (eg.
Vlazmir Darkhal=
Nightrush River)
drakhalu/drakhal
: vampires/vampire
gaz
: fire
grimbaku/grimbak
: goblins/goblin
khashad
: lord/master, Saviadro’s title
maruku/maruk
: pools/pool, follows pool names (eg.
Slavu Maruk=
Pool of Dreams)
mir
: rush
nambatul
: the tainted Quenya/Stariquenya
nar
: dark (
Narashu=
Dark Ones,
Narash=
Dark One, AKA: the Forsworn)
orag
: old/elder (
oragchamdu=
elder mortals, AKA: Greater Men)
orashadu/orashad
: drakes/drake
orashu/orash
: dragons/dragon
prochamdu/prochamdun
: dwarves/dwarf
prokhalu/prokhal
: mountains/mountain, follows mountain names (eg.
Gaz Prokhalu=
Mountains of Fire)
shadvaru/shadvar
: elves/elf
slavu/slav
: dreams/dream
trembl
: trick/tricky (
Tremblash=
tricky ones, AKA: the Learnéd)
uroku/urok
: ogres/ogre
vlaz
: night
zash
: black
zukhul
: forest, follows forest names (eg.
Narzukhul=
Dark Forest)
About the Author
Jacquelyn Smith is an indie fantasy author, who lives on the outskirts of Toronto, Ontario, in the frigid expanse that is Canada. She escapes to tropical havens whenever possible, and to alternate, fantastical realms when real trips aren’t in the budget. Her guiding principle in life is WWXD (What Would Xena Do?).
You may have heard of Jacquelyn from her sweet, back-to-back wins in the
Writers’ Journal
Annual Fiction Contest. Then again, you might not. To find out more about Jacquelyn or join her virtual tribe, visit
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Other Books by Jacquelyn Smith
The World of Lasniniar
Chronological order of the World of Lasniniar Series:
Light Chasers – A Novel of Lasniniar
Legacy Hunter – A Tale of Lasniniar
Soul Seeker – A Novel of Lasniniar
Shadow Stalker – A Tale of Lasniniar
Storm Rider – A Novel of Lasniniar
Light Chasers – A Novel of Lasniniar
How do you unite a fractured people?
In a time before the moon and sun, when blood-drinking demons rule the darkness, two elves discover a magic that will change their world forever. But power is a tricky thing, luring friend and foe alike.
Will it be their salvation or their doom?
This 101,000 word fantasy novel is the prequel to
Soul Seeker
and includes an excerpt of
Storm Rider
, which takes place in the same realm.
Legacy Hunter – A Tale of Lasniniar
How do you trust a complete stranger? Barlo has never had to find out--until now.
When a mortally-wounded elf bears news of a relic that could change Barlo’s destiny, Barlo has no choice but to put his faith in him. Together, they must hunt down a vicious band of goblins and ogres that holds the dwarven artifact hostage.
The stakes are high... Only if they are successful will Barlo be able to unite his people against the darkness to come.
Download of this 7,700 word short story also includes an excerpt of Jacquelyn Smith’s debut fantasy novel,
Soul Seeker
, which takes place in the same realm.
Shadow Stalker – A Tale of Lasniniar
When Barlo receives a mysterious letter from Golaron, summoning him to Belierumar, he doesn’t know what to expect. Although several years have passed since the Third War of the Quenya, a dark force plagues the city once more—this time from within.
Danger lurks around every corner. Can Barlo unravel the mastermind’s plot in time to save his friends?
This 13,000 word fantasy novelette includes an excerpt of
Soul Seeker
, which takes place in the same realm.
Storm Rider – A Novel of Lasniniar
The elves think the years of terror and darkness are finally over. They believe they have already witnessed the worst evil the world has ever known.
When Iarion senses a growing malice in the uncharted south, his people think him a fool for seeking it out.
They couldn’t be more wrong.
This 113,000 word epic fantasy novel is the sequel to Light Chasers and Soul Seeker, and includes an excerpt of Wave Runners. (Forthcoming.)
Stand-Alone Short Stories
When Jared is summoned for a secret meeting with the Mage-Lord, he can hardly believe his good fortune. Finally, his magical talents will be recognized. But the visit takes an unexpected turn, and Jared’s world is forever changed.
This 3,200 word short story placed third in the
Writers’ Journal
2010 Fiction Contest and was published in their July/August issue. Download includes an excerpt from Jacquelyn Smith’s debut fantasy novel,
Soul Seeker
.
Raena knows when the wizard, Owaen, hires her to steal one of the world’s most mysterious relics there is more to the story than he’s willing to tell. Still, she never could resist a challenge. But ignorance bears a price, and unless she can outwit her enemies, it could mean Raena’s life.