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broshama/broshano:
a skilled healer, often one with special knowledge or limited magical ability. Often woman, hence the common translation of the term as "herbwife."
a skilled healer, often one with special knowledge or limited magical ability. Often woman, hence the common translation of the term as "herbwife."
che:
the. Plural: ches
the. Plural: ches
che _ _ _ gri:
this. Literally translated, it means "the thing here."
this. Literally translated, it means "the thing here."
cheo:
what
what
Daraskint:
Eberron, the mystical Dragon Between. "Eberron" is also commonly used.
Eberron, the mystical Dragon Between. "Eberron" is also commonly used.
Darasvern:
Siberys, the mystical Dragon Above. "Siberys" is also commonly used.
Siberys, the mystical Dragon Above. "Siberys" is also commonly used.
Darasvhir:
Khyber, the mystical Dragon Below. "Khyber" is also commonly used.
Khyber, the mystical Dragon Below. "Khyber" is also commonly used.
do:
to do (takes conjugation 1).
to do (takes conjugation 1).
doke:
will (conjugation 1; future tense is regular and is formed the same as the present tense; past tense "would" never varies and is always "tdoke").
will (conjugation 1; future tense is regular and is formed the same as the present tense; past tense "would" never varies and is always "tdoke").
dru:
bone
bone
duskav:
stranger
stranger
e:
and
and
each:
zhir
zhir
eche:
that. Plural: eches
that. Plural: eches
egri:
there
there
eva:
three (number)
three (number)
firgri'i:
everywhere
everywhere
gentis:
depths
depths
get:
deep (adjective)
deep (adjective)
gri:
here
here
gri'i:
where
where
ha-:
a marker of respect. Adding the prefix ha-to something implies respect and sets it above other things of its kinds.
a marker of respect. Adding the prefix ha-to something implies respect and sets it above other things of its kinds.
harano:
honor. Literally translated it means "a respected name."
honor. Literally translated it means "a respected name."
hushen:
to return from a place (takes conjugation 2)
to return from a place (takes conjugation 2)
itri:
must
must
kint:
arcane magic, but also any magic that is not obivously healing or defensive. Kint is opposed to brosh and is often refered to as "world-magic."
arcane magic, but also any magic that is not obivously healing or defensive. Kint is opposed to brosh and is often refered to as "world-magic."
kintama/kintano:
a wizard or hermit. Kintamas and kintanos are usually considered as dangerous, bad-tempered individuals who live as hermits.
a wizard or hermit. Kintamas and kintanos are usually considered as dangerous, bad-tempered individuals who live as hermits.
klavit:
to bring back (takes conjugation 1)
to bring back (takes conjugation 1)
kri:
to be (takes conjugation 2; third person singular is irregular--"krii"). A relatively recent term for "to be."
to be (takes conjugation 2; third person singular is irregular--"krii"). A relatively recent term for "to be."
kriazam:
a changeling. Literally translated, it means "false person."
a changeling. Literally translated, it means "false person."
kto:
than
than
mado:
to need (takes conjugation 1)
to need (takes conjugation 1)
make:
shall (conjugation 1; future tense is regular and is formed the same as the present tense; past tense "should" never varies and is always "tmake")
shall (conjugation 1; future tense is regular and is formed the same as the present tense; past tense "should" never varies and is always "tmake")
mas:
tree
tree
mot: four (number) pa-:
more or very
more or very
pinde:
to know (takes conjugation 2)
to know (takes conjugation 2)
pret:
can (conjugation 1; past tense "could" never varies and is always "tpret")
can (conjugation 1; past tense "could" never varies and is always "tpret")
rana:
a shaman or priest
a shaman or priest
rano:
a name
a name
reis:
tough. "Reis" is a condition rather than an adjective and a person is said to "have reis" rather than "be reis."
tough. "Reis" is a condition rather than an adjective and a person is said to "have reis" rather than "be reis."
rond:
fierce. "Rond" is a condition rather than an adjective and a person is said to "have rond" rather than "be rond."
fierce. "Rond" is a condition rather than an adjective and a person is said to "have rond" rather than "be rond."
shei:
to hunt (takes conjugation 1)
to hunt (takes conjugation 1)
sheid:
a hunter
a hunter
shial:
to pray (takes conjugation 1)
to pray (takes conjugation 1)
sikint:
a term used among the Bonetree to describe the psionics used by kalashtar. "Sikint" combines the "psi-" prefix with the Azhani word for magic.
a term used among the Bonetree to describe the psionics used by kalashtar. "Sikint" combines the "psi-" prefix with the Azhani word for magic.
Su:
For/In the name of
For/In the name of
sut:
to follow or accompany (takes conjugation 1)
to follow or accompany (takes conjugation 1)
ta:
to have (takes conjugation 1)
to have (takes conjugation 1)
teith:
blood
blood
teithkint:
a rare form of blood magic practiced among certain clans of the Az.
a rare form of blood magic practiced among certain clans of the Az.
theth:
1) silence. 2) silent (adjective).
1) silence. 2) silent (adjective).
va:
two (number)
two (number)
varda: a fight, specifically a fight between individuals. It's
similar to "duel" in meaning but without formality. "Varda" can take place in the middle of mass combat.
vit:
to bring (takes conjugation 1)
to bring (takes conjugation 1)
zhan:
to speak (takes conjugation 1)
to speak (takes conjugation 1)
zhani:
language
language
AZHANI EXPRESSIONS
Che Harana:
"Revered," the title given by the Bonetree clan to Dah'mir. Literally translated it means "the honored priest."
"Revered," the title given by the Bonetree clan to Dah'mir. Literally translated it means "the honored priest."
Drumasaz:
The Bonetree clan. Often referred to simply as "Drumas."
The Bonetree clan. Often referred to simply as "Drumas."
Khyberit gentis:
"Khyber's depths"--an expression of frustration.
"Khyber's depths"--an expression of frustration.
Kriid patheth. A sheia bibisas.:
"Be very quiet. I'm hunting rabbits."
"Be very quiet. I'm hunting rabbits."
Rond betch:
"Fierce darkness"--an expression of amazement or anger.
"Fierce darkness"--an expression of amazement or anger.
Rond e reis:
A worthy adversary or a strong warrior is said to be characterized by "rond e reis"--they are fierce and tough.
A worthy adversary or a strong warrior is said to be characterized by "rond e reis"--they are fierce and tough.
Su Drumas! Su Darasvhir!:
"For the Bonetree! For the Dragon Below!"--the pledge and battle cry of the Bonetree clan.
"For the Bonetree! For the Dragon Below!"--the pledge and battle cry of the Bonetree clan.
Varda su teith e harano:
"A fight for blood and honor."
"A fight for blood and honor."
AZHANI PRONOUNS
OTHER PARTS OF SPEECH
AZHANI CONJUGATIONS
Conjugation 1
covers virtually all Azhani verbs.
Conjugation 2
verbs tend to be newer and more esoteric in nature. The unusual nature of their conjugation, together with the way they break the otherwise constant rule that identical vowels sounds are broken with a glotal stop
(i.e
. "mado'o" but "pindeer") suggests a these verbs were adapted from some other source.
covers virtually all Azhani verbs.
Conjugation 2
verbs tend to be newer and more esoteric in nature. The unusual nature of their conjugation, together with the way they break the otherwise constant rule that identical vowels sounds are broken with a glotal stop
(i.e
. "mado'o" but "pindeer") suggests a these verbs were adapted from some other source.
SOME AZHANI TENSES
About the
Author
Don Bassingthwaite is the author of numerous fantasy and dark fantasy novels. His latest books are
The Yellow Silk
and
Mistress of the Night
(co-authored with Dave Gross). Don lives in Toronto, surrounded by gadgets, spice jars, and too many books.
The Yellow Silk
and
Mistress of the Night
(co-authored with Dave Gross). Don lives in Toronto, surrounded by gadgets, spice jars, and too many books.
Find out more at [http://www.sff.net/people/dbassing]
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