OOC: Glossery
Taken from the Lanen Kaelar series.
Aialakantri-OS for the Awakened Kantri, who were the Lesser Kindred
Ceat-OS, a thousand years
Clearsight-The Aiala’s gift of foresight.
Dhrenagankantri-OS for the Restored Kindred, who for five thousand years were the Lost.
Ferrinshadik-The longing felt by (esp.) the Greater Kindred to join in fellowship with the Gedri, though they describe it more generally as the longing to speak with other races.
Gedrishakrim-Humans. Usually shortened to Gedri. In (OS): “the silent people.”
Kairtach-a curse that is also an intensifier. I refuse to translate. The Kantri would not be pleased if I did, and it would not reflect well on them. (Mun’s note: I believe this to be the equivalent of fuck.)
Kantriasarikh-The OS word for the language of the Kantrishakrim.
Kantrishakrim-The Greater Kindred of Dragons (originally all dragons). In OS the word means “the wise people.” Usually shortened to Kantri.
Kell-OS, a hundred years
Khaadish-OS word for gold.
Language of Truth-The telepathy natural to the Kantri. It also has elements of empathic awareness. Also known as truespeech.
Lesikrithic-A cripple among the Kantri, one who has lost a limb or sustained a wound that cannot be healed by Weh sleep and yet lives.
Old Speech-(OS) The name in the common tongue for the language created by the Kantri and used by all peoples before the Choice. Since that time it has developed into distinctly separate languages. Also called Kantriasarikh.
Rakshadakh-Literally “demon shit.” It is the ultimate insult as far as the Kantri are concerned, and generally refers to a demon master or one who treats often with the Rakshasa.
Rakshasa-(obs. form: Rakshi) Demons. Singular, Raksha (greater demon) or Rikti (lesser demon). OS: “peoples of chaos.” This is plural because, at the time of the Choice, the Rakshasa were already differentiated into two distinct peoples.
Weh-The sleep the Kantri undergo about every 50 years in order to grow. During this time, they find a safe place to curl up while their old armour is replaced by new. The Kantri are most vulnerable during this time as even their fellow Kindred cannot guard them, since the Weh sleep is catching. Thus, Weh chambers are a closely guarded secret. The Weh will also take a Kantri if they are badly injured.
Aialakantri-OS for the Awakened Kantri, who were the Lesser Kindred
Ceat-OS, a thousand years
Clearsight-The Aiala’s gift of foresight.
Dhrenagankantri-OS for the Restored Kindred, who for five thousand years were the Lost.
Ferrinshadik-The longing felt by (esp.) the Greater Kindred to join in fellowship with the Gedri, though they describe it more generally as the longing to speak with other races.
Gedrishakrim-Humans. Usually shortened to Gedri. In (OS): “the silent people.”
Kairtach-a curse that is also an intensifier. I refuse to translate. The Kantri would not be pleased if I did, and it would not reflect well on them. (Mun’s note: I believe this to be the equivalent of fuck.)
Kantriasarikh-The OS word for the language of the Kantrishakrim.
Kantrishakrim-The Greater Kindred of Dragons (originally all dragons). In OS the word means “the wise people.” Usually shortened to Kantri.
Kell-OS, a hundred years
Khaadish-OS word for gold.
Language of Truth-The telepathy natural to the Kantri. It also has elements of empathic awareness. Also known as truespeech.
Lesikrithic-A cripple among the Kantri, one who has lost a limb or sustained a wound that cannot be healed by Weh sleep and yet lives.
Old Speech-(OS) The name in the common tongue for the language created by the Kantri and used by all peoples before the Choice. Since that time it has developed into distinctly separate languages. Also called Kantriasarikh.
Rakshadakh-Literally “demon shit.” It is the ultimate insult as far as the Kantri are concerned, and generally refers to a demon master or one who treats often with the Rakshasa.
Rakshasa-(obs. form: Rakshi) Demons. Singular, Raksha (greater demon) or Rikti (lesser demon). OS: “peoples of chaos.” This is plural because, at the time of the Choice, the Rakshasa were already differentiated into two distinct peoples.
Weh-The sleep the Kantri undergo about every 50 years in order to grow. During this time, they find a safe place to curl up while their old armour is replaced by new. The Kantri are most vulnerable during this time as even their fellow Kindred cannot guard them, since the Weh sleep is catching. Thus, Weh chambers are a closely guarded secret. The Weh will also take a Kantri if they are badly injured.