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reatise on spruar A Field Study of the Elven Language in the Forgotten Realms Diane Morrison Version 1.0 Espruar® and the Forgotten Realms® are registered trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC ® in the United States and other countries; copyright © 2014 by Wizards. All rights reserved. This e-book is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or specifically approved by Wizards of the Coast LLC. This e-book may use the trademarks and other intellectual property of Wizards of the Coast LLC, which is permitted under Wizards' Fan Site Policy. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS®, D&D® and Spelljammer® are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast and D&D® core rules, game mechanics, characters and their distinctive likenesses are the property of the Wizards of the Coast. For more information about Wizards of the Coast or any of Wizards' trademarks or other intellectual property, please visit their website at www.wizards.com. All other content is copyright © 2014 by Diane Morrison. This work is published under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives License. All other rights reserved. spruar: an ntroduction The elvish of the Realms is an interesting and complicated language. Perhaps one of the oldest languages in the Realms, Espruar, the elegant tongue of the Tel'Quessir, still lends its alphabet to many commonly spoken Realms languages, including Aglarondan, Dambrathan, and the common language of the Realms Below, known to surface Realm scholars as Undercommon. So elegant and yet so simple, many other beings have also come to look to the Elves for their source of written inspiration, including creatures of the Elemental Plane of Water (who use the Espruar script for their Aquan tongue,) and the fey (who write Sylvan in Espruar.) turn, Espruar may have been derived of Hamarfae, the unique and elegant alphabet that portrays Seldruin (the language of Elven High Magic,) or perhaps from a combination of Celestial and Draconic, to which it bears a passing resemblance. Interestingly, there is surprisingly little difference in the Espruar spoken from region to region, or between the different subraces; or even, for the discerning planar traveler, from world to world. The one exception to this is, of course, the language of the drow, which still draws upon the Espruar alphabet (and has lent this same alphabet to the writing of Undercommon,) but sounds much different from the surface elven tongue when spoken. There is some disagreement between scholars as to why this is the case; some say that the long separation from the other elvenkind has led to a divergent evolution of language, while another school of thought suspects that the drow tongue is simply Elvish corrupted by Abyssal influences.1 There is much debate concerning Espruar's origins as it was invented several thousand years ago. Most scholars theorize that it was originally created by the moon elves and adopted by the other elven subraces, including the drow (though sun elven scholars will be quick to claim that it was first conceived by their own subrace.) In 2 spruar Alphabet2 The alphabet of the Tel'Quessir is flowing, elegant, and given to ornament that slightly alters the sound of the character. Not being at all related to the Common alphabet, it is a language based on phonetics.3 When writing, elves prefer to use natural materials such as wood, and their alphabet, composed of curving lines and gentle arcs, reflects this. Elven artisans master the technique of cutting script into the natural grain of wood in ways that might be clearly visible from one angle and entirely invisible from another. Having also discovered papyrus centuries before the Mulhorandi, the Espruar script also lends itself easily to a painted rather than written medium, which looks as lovely on paper as it does in woodcarving. There is no corresponding character for the letter C. Like many runic scripts, Espruar expresses the "C" sounds as either hard "K" sounds, or soft "S" sounds, in which case it is written accordingly. Occasionally, where we might use a C, the Elves might also use an "X" character, but this would depend upon word flow and context. A "G" sound is always soft, as in "general," when a "G" character is written in Espruar. When it is what we would consider to be a hard "G" sound, such as in "gold," the Elves would write their "J" character instead. This seems unusual, in that the similar sounds are separated, and one would suspect that a "J" character has come to represent a similar function to our own "g" character. Espruar Characters4 3 A soft "th" sound.Being a phonetic language rather than a symbology. A hard "th" sound. throaty mixture of the two sounds that is nearly impossible for the human tongue. It is often by this that a non-native speaker of Espruar is revealed. such as in "those" or "thing." is an accented "S" character." is written as a "T" character with a softening accent. Studied closely. If one looks closely at the "Q" character. it is revealed to be a hybrid of the "S" and "K" characters. as explained previously. one can see that it is a slightly ornamented "K". In addition to characters that are similar to our own alphabet structure. or even the halfelven tongue. it might be pronounced as a "K" sound or a hard "G" sound. to imitate. such as in "wash" or "shutter. as in "with. A "Q" character in the Espruar tongue is much more versatile than our own equivalent. similar to the ornament for the "sh" sound. This is actually because the true Elvish pronunciation of the "Q" character is a lilting. Espruar is entirely concerned with sound." is a "T" character with another differencing ornament. in turn. Espruar has a "ch" sound character (a "K" character with a softening accent.) and an "ng" character (which is. A "sh" sound.) 4 . "K" and hard "C" characters are interchangeable. The Espruar "X" character is a wonderful example of the complex phonetic nature of the alphabet. Depending upon the letters it is combined with. a hybrid of the "N" character and the character for the soft "G". A period was a line with curved ends. beside the tops of the other characters (see initial Espruar illustration for comparison. Ancient Espruar. comma. and an exclamation was concluded with a loop that vaguely resembles a backwards "6". There are some simple. and modern poetic expression. used different markings5. 5 . but the truth is that in and of itself. unique to Elvish and with no Common equivalent. are written at the top of a line. and "cren" mark. question marks. used in roughly the same way that the Common marks are used. Espruar has characters for periods. representing the turns of a river. or perhaps it simply evolved into its present form over time. question mark. Elves of other worlds sometimes use these ancient marks still. From left to right: Old Espruar period.) But ancient Espruar. These marks. which often have numerous multiple meanings based on context and word relationships. it is relatively simple and straightforward. and exclamation mark. Where it becomes involved is in the relation of the punctuation to the existing words. as common punctuation is. especially if the item has been described earlier in the writing. and exclamation mark. which is perhaps more similar to Seldruin. It is possible that punctuation changed to its present form to make the written language more easily understood by non-elves. From left to right: Espruar period. rather than being written along the bottom of a line. and exclamations. questions were flanked by a pair of curving lines.) Possessives and plurals are usually indicated in commonly written and spoken Espruar by language prefixes or suffixes (explained later in the lexicon. question mark.spruar Punctuation Espruar punctuation has a reputation for being very involved. The most easily understood equivalent punctuation is presented above. as the later text will illustrate. It is used as a prefix to indicate something important or sometimes magical. most of which has a correlation to the punctuation indicators of the Common tongue. essential marks. commas. Also used in ancient and poetic Espruar is the "cren" mark. uses the cord-like possessive mark. From left to right: Espruar possessive. " and "three" are rather straightforward. However. and is not grounded in much supporting research. The character for "eight" is indicated as perhaps two "fours. Perhaps it is because the Elves are such a natureoriented people. which is the reverse of this." "six. Like the remainder of Espruar characters." and "seven" are also very similar to one another. 8 = pye'aia 9 = khovakhov 10= ennakeshaki 11= aia'enna 12= ennakeshaia 20=aiakeshaki 100= ennakeshaiaki 6 . The names for the numerals6 are as follows: 0 = ki 1 = enna 2 = aia 3 = khov 4 = pye 5 = deshu'pye 6 = khovaia 7 = deshu'khovaia The characters for "one. which is unique. The character for "four" is differenced. "Five. It is unclear why the Tel'Quessir seemed to focus on their "four" character." "two." The character for "zero" is entirely unique of the others and may indicate that it was developed later. It is unclear whether the Elves learned this concept from the draconic species (who are very concerned with accurate counting." "Nine" is interesting in that it is an amalgamation of "four" and "five. and again differ in structure from the others.) or whether they conceived of this great development on their own and taught it to others. this is mere speculation. rather than the Common format that we are familiar with. which is actually a very significant development in mathematics.spruar Numerals Espruar numerals are a ten-numeral system including a character for zero. they are written from the top of a line down. and the number four is extremely significant in nature. then to interpret how they all fit together. chances are that the writer meant ALL of them. the Fulfillment of Promise.and all of these are correct. Rather than seeking a literal translation of Espruar. and any number of other factors. who are expecting a linear language with simple symbology and not much room for interpretation. depending on context and inflection. An example: Cormanthor Translated literally as "legendary-oath-realm" or "King's Oath Realm. the serious scholar is better served to read Espruar much like Tarot. Espruar is an intuitive language. with specific clarifications of definition dependent upon how they are combined with other words in the sentence. King of the Oathlands. whether they are written or spoken." this word has been translated by scholars as The King's Vow Forest. then the wider implications. to consider the individual meanings.ow to nterpret spruar7 Elvish is often confusing to non-native speakers. 7 . who is saying them. Each "word" has a general meaning. Place of Great Promise. Ruler of the Forest True. If there is a multiplicity of meanings one could glean from the message. and Culmination of Hope and Faith . -odar. but have a consistent meaning when applied. see –nae aegis .protection. maker. to protect aegisess . see Syoluanna. Some of these "words" are actually parts of words that are never used alone. Adom’gisir – Peacekeeper – one of two types of Dukars (elven dualist mages). another name for Avachel 2.peace adoness .protector 8 . plural Adom’gisiae. malaise "corruption of peace" (see adon.peacekeeper Adoness . uann. -ae . suor). make.a place (append) aasterinian ."the Haunted" . abrar – craftsman -adar . -ani.ages. adomhaor . the name for a priest of Erevan Ilesere. aeons (a long period of time) Adoessuor -"the Reverie of Ages. -uanna -aar .a High Magic ritual that puts an elf into a sort of temporal stasis state of reverie (see also reverie.a priest of Corellon Larethian who has achieved the second rank. see also Tel’gisir.used as a suffix.an acolyte of Shevarash. See Dhaeroawathila.spruar exicon8 While it would be a misnomer to include a precise." "Blessing of the Ages" . accurate translation of an Elvish to Common lexicon. like our own "s" 2.whisper.1. mercury (the metal) Aasterinian . see dar."Peacekeeper" . this list may suggest possibilities that will encourage a reader to develop a greater appreciation and understanding of how the language combines. uanna. See Aegis'shee.unrest. a pluralizer . see also -an. it indicates multiples of the word it is added to. lvish – ommon -a – 1.world. tel'adar adoe .quicksilver. -ana. adon ."Quicksilver" . mhaor) Adomhaora . See Dukar. seventh rank Araegisess . ael'cor'avara . Faernsuora.a meeting Aeloulaev . fertility."Peacekeeper" .plural ael'cor'avarn "great-legend. aer – 1. law. avians. Faerna."Great Protector" . Cormiira. Arkerynsuoress.an acolyte Rua'darness . see Aestar 9 ." a priest of Sehanine Moonbow.a priest of Corellon Larethian who has achieved the first rank. Surinya'suor.a priest of Corellon Larethian. See cor'avar."those who serve Art" acolytes Aegisess .father" . Suor'revaress."Silver-haired Knight" .hunted aestar . ael'cor'avara."Moondancer" . knight 2. singer (female) Aerakiir . Syolkiir. one aspect of Angharradh.greatgrandfather. one of the Seldarine.an elven slang term for Shieldmeet (see also Pyesigen. Aegis'shee . Rua'darness. Aradoness."Holy Warrior" .first rank Teu'quaress ."Dream Walker" sixth rank Surinyar . singer (male) aera – song. Ranks within the Church are as follows: Teu'suoress ."Vision Seeker" fourth rank Suorevar'vuorless . order 2."Protector" . weather.fifth rank Syolkiir ."Feywarden" ."Lightbringer" .plural ael'cor'avarae "great-legend-mother" ."Starsinger. See cor'avara.first rank Adoness .the elven goddess of air. Ivae'ess. See also Aegisess. Suorevar'vuorless. Avae'ess."Omen Teller" fifth rank Revar'sehaness ."Sky Seer" . rain.together."Celestial Being. Teu'revar'sehaness.Aegisess ."Reverent Dreamer" eighth or higher rank See also Revar'sehaness.third rank Ivae'ess . aeleth . Priests of Aerdrie Faenya are known as Halcyons.tenth rank Very high-ranking priests are known as Cormiira "high blessings of Corellon" as a term of deep respect. Cinnaelos'Cor) Ael'teukacha .eighth rank Aradoness . also known as Surinya'suor."Great Peacekeeper" ninth rank Arkerynsuoress ."Protector" ."healing song charm" or "keeper of the healing aerie" .fourth rank Avae'ess ."Joybringer" . Surinyar.to meet aelou ."Great Holy Warrior" . Teu'quaress."Crescent-Moonblessed" . cor'avar. aerie – aerie aerister – teacher aes ."Wildstar" . song.second rank Kerynsuoress . Lateu'suoress. Ther'darness."Mooncalled" .sixth rank Lateusuoress . Kerynsuoress. and the avariel. ael'cor'avar. Teu'suoress. great Aelavellin Corellon – “Sword Knights of Corellon” – a knightly order sworn to the service of Corellon Larethian ael'cor'avar .third rank Teu'revar'sehaness .a priest or priestess of Eilistraee who is part of a faction within the Church that redeems drow by accepting their sins upon themselves. Aerdrie Faenya . Also known as Mhaor'wenta.1. ael . cor'avara.greatgrandmother. the ranks within the Church are known as follows: Faerna . See Aegis'shee. Araegisess."when peaces meet" .second rank Ther'darness . Transcendentalist" ."Stargazer" .yet aelo .seventh rank Suor'revaress . home. see hel. harper (female).the central district of any given elven community in which the basic buildings of government are built. wife aias ."duty of Arms" . see also -efel. protection."life of duty" .place of duty . see also -aira akh .Aestar . or even beyond a single lifetime."duty of Art" . or an elven court "Parliament Hill.pale.home. clever aha .sadness." as it were.mate. faer. Aestar'Khol .crafty."Circle Singer" . Akh'Faer . Akh'Velahrn) Akh'Velahrn . see also aethas. promise. an akh'velahr serves in the Akh'Velahr (see also akh. oath. and often preceded in poetic expression by the "cren" mark. aillesel – blessing. velahr. harper (male). an akh'velahr serves in the Akh'Velahr (see also akh. such as an elf who takes up a moonblade that bears the elfshadow power (which requires that an elf be denied Arvandor until their blade has become inert. -thas aethus – harp. -thus af .guard.a High Magic ritual that alters an elf from one subrace into another.ring. an akh'faern serves in the Akh'Faer (see also akh. Form of the People's Need" . -fel ageas . both plants and animals. dutiful one Akh'Faen .once used to describe the army of warriors employed by the elves during the time of Cormanthyr and Myth Drannor as a whole."marriage stone" ."those who serve the duty of Arms" ."The High Revival.High Magic ritual that heals a large area of damage.a priestess of Angharradh. see also –aith -aith . -ihel ahkiilor ."one heart" . Akh'Velahrn) Akh'Velahr ."one who serves the duty of Art" ."one who serves the duty of Arms" . which to the elves is a sacred bonding of heart and soul. to guard ah . weak. salvation Aillesel Seldarie – “May the Seldarine save us” – a prayer or oath meant to invoke the protection of the Seldarine."Life of Duty. circle Afaera . Akh'Faern) akh'faern . velahr. see also aethus.used to describe the members of the army of warriors employed by the elves during the time of Cormanthyr and Myth Drannor 10 .mate.once used to describe the army of wizards and sorcerers employed by the elves during the time of Cormanthyr and Myth Drannor as a whole. aia . sly. Restoration" . see also Quarlaninar. and was associated with great sacrifice in the call of duty. This is an archaic term now rarely used. a sacred charge Akh'Aegis .duty.) Akh'Faen'Tel'Quess . see also hal.marriage. akh'faerna serve in the Akh'Faer (see also Akh'Faer) akh'velahr . Ahrmaesuol .a soldier in the army of warriors employed by the elves during the time of Cormanthyr and Myth Drannor as a whole.a stone created to symbolize the vow between a married couple aethas – harp. It is always capitalized. -afel . -ihal -ahel .a significant medal awarded in the days of Myth Drannor "Duty of Protection" akhan .used to describe a member of the army of wizards and sorcerers employed by the elves during the time of Cormanthyr and Myth Drannor.lake.a sacred oath or vow given to serve in a certain capacity for a lifetime.a dutiful person.wand -ahal . husband -aira . tears. beat. beautiful."Great Peacekeeper" . See Eladarn/Eledarn. one who (adjective) 2. great. uanna. rhythm "time dynamics" alus .tempo. swan. -llae ala .high.dawn. -ani."Bathed" . ocean. -uanna ang. -uanna -ana . sparkle Angharradh .collectively.hand -an – 1."Dolphin-servant" ."flame-flower" . rhythm Alurakar . Tel'Quessir) am . Hanali Celanil. seacolored (see also al-) Alu'mara . a female Aradoness .a dualist wizard of ancient Cormanthor who focused exclusively on the schools of Abjuration and Alteration. defense.a priest Delphite .female.a priest of Corellon Larethian who has achieved the ninth rank. -ana.of the sea.an acolyte 11 .a nefarious or malicious being -anis . -an. sea druid. such as they are.nefarious.rain. alushtasa .tempo. Araestar . Alu’Quess.water alushfaen ."the Beauteous" . Corellon Larethian's consort. -ani.sea (blue or water) elves (see alu.glitter. See Aegis'shee. ocean. Alushfaen'ele . see also –nis ansr – rune ansrivarr . swanlike 2.a priestess of Solonor Thelandira who has reached the sixth rank.the name for most priests of Deep Sashelas. strider (male) ama – 1."Oakheart" . See Celoralanalath."Great Protector" . fertility. -uanna anil . see also -a. Aquarian" .a priest of Hanali Celanil.the elven goddess of spring.harmony -ali – shadow alu. strider (female) amarillis . gold -ar – 1.harmony."Goldheart" . male. see also -la. Ranks in the Church.make.a priest of Corellon Larethian who has achieved the eighth rank. are as follows: N'avae . one of the Seldarine. also known as a Delphion. sea elves (informal). or water. uann."Blood Hawk" . ranks in the Church are as follows: Lani .of the sea. alurashe . flower 2."Blood Hawk" .dynamics. maker (female name suffix).a priest of Solonor Thelandira who has reached the sixth rank. ana.oak Amnes . See Aegis'shee. Delphion. Qu'alushtasa. believed to be the unified force of Aerdrie Faenya. stride. a male -ara . see also -a. change alurashe . malicious.the name of an elven clan amne . planting. and wisdom. above. Alu’Quess – sea elven. -lae.blood "water of life" Alushfaen'ela .leather -ani . see also -a.fortress ar. beat. seacolored (see also alu-) -al/-ala ."sea priest. Eil’Quess. See Eladarn/Eledarn. harmonious. see Alu’Tel’Quessir alura ."glittering leaf of wisdom" . an . vile aniless .make. N'avae. stride. Priestesses of Angharradh are known as Afaera or Quarlaninar.a high priest See also Delphite. and Sehanine Moonbow. birth. bathing Alu'Tel'Quessir .memory antha .a priest of Rillifane Rallathil. beauty. Araegisess .an acolyte Qu'alushtasa . or water. maker (male name suffix). anharad . make. forest of (append) 2."Impure" . maker. Akh'Velahrn serve in the Akh'Velahr (see also Akh'Velahr) al. -an.1. one of the elite guard of Myth Drannor proper."Want of the Heart" or "Heart's Desire" . arkhol . see Ar’Tel’Quessir."high axe" ."Free-thinker or Libertine" fourth rank Seharan . Spring ar’iorwe – leaps. -ryl Araushnee . such as Grandfather Tree in the High Forest (plural arakhora) aral ."Great Holy Warrior" ."great silver bear" . see also Cor'Selu'Taar) Arselu'Tel'Quess ."high elven blade" . Arfaern . ria.High Magic.a person of great courage. which chooses the Coronal (king) of the nation. Thiramindil. Jar. tapestries.a practitioner of High Magic."high practitioner of Art" . See Eladarn/Eledarn."one who protects the forests" or "tree warden.hunt."Suitor" . bravery arrn . See also hakavarn.a rank in the Akh'Faer just below a SpellCaptain. see also rail. ari – 1. reputedly granted to them by the gods (see also Ar'Selu'Taar) Arshaalth ."high-legendary-blade. arakhor . -ral.scro "high orc". Lani.one of the three elfblades of Cormanthyr. Arkan . hurricane.sixth rank Evael ." "Great King's Sword" or "the Ruler's Blade" . usually a wizard or a fighter/wizard "high-mage-armor" arn .third rank U'haess . She was known at that time as the goddess of weavers."great High Lore of the People" .south.higher than Kerym but lower than the ArmsCaptain (second in command of the Akh'Velahr) Arkerynsuoress . Ar'Selu'Taar . 12 ."Dove" . southern aro . Kerradunes.great stone . See Aegis'shee. a hero arranaseer .an officer's title in the Akh'Velahr. jump ari're ."Storm Erosion" .a monolith armathor . a brave soul.a priest of Corellon Larethian who has achieved the tenth rank.first rank Thiramindil .Jar . jumps ar’iorwi – leap.hunter -aral .great storm (ie."Soft Touch" or "Soft Caress" ."Gold Eagle" .courage.High Mage .a rank within the Akh'Velahr between Nikerym and Kerym."Grizzly Bear" . gold elven."Lover" .second rank Thiraminitae ." a sort of elemental tree being that may have been an ancient ancestor to the treants. Thiraminitae.heroic. brave arraness .a grizzly bear Ari're .seventh rank Any priest of Hanali Celanil past the level of acolyte is also refered to as Evael'dil "Devoted to Passion" or "Paramour. especially dark elven destiny.fifth rank Kerradunes . ecstasy."Firey Ardor" . supreme joy Ar'Cor'Kerym . U'haess.a priest of Solonor Thelandira who has reached the eighth rank or higher. aravae . Evael'dil. given to the commander of a regiment . silver 2. Sha’Quess arran . Arkerym . tornado) Arrn'Tel'Orar .great happiness."highest beside my heart" Lolth's name before she betrayed the Seldarine and fell from grace. the greatest of elven magics.a priest of Solonor Thelandira who has reached the fifth rank. Seharan. and destiny.summer Ar’Quess – gold elf (informal). See Eladarn/Eledarn.a High Magic ritual that reduces entire cities to their natural component states. hunter." See also Evael. ar'hakavarn . fantastic rituals that defy the standard limitations of magic (see Arselu'Tel'Quess. mine atha.father.a priest of Solonor Thelandira who has reached the second rank. -tria atria .dancer (female). Trishina. -sah -ashk . given to the commander of a brigade. -sah -asar . see also –tria atril . see also -atril. seeker.spirit. with av. ending ath tel'quiet .noble (virtuous). -ash .winged avae . It includes Deep Sashelas.a term used to describe the Elven paradise in the Heavens.adamantine ath . see also –tril auglathla .mountain. athal . Tel'Quessir) Arthuen'Saerlooniasa ."golden yellow wine of Saerloon" . just below an Arkerym but above a Penaal. see also -isel. -okash ashanelath ."The Great Friends' Crusade" . joy.year atamar .an alliance of good.) athel'uanna .) -as .quest. The . -ather – armor."high-forest-world" ."of me" . see also -ash.suffering."noble elven blade" .) Water Lion.) Ary'Velahr'Kerym ."noble-Art-blade.a priest of Corellon Larethian who has achieved the fifth rank avae'mhaor .noble.pit athel – bow (weapon for hunting etc. non-human Undersea deities.) ary . See Eladarn/Eledarn. protection. see also -eruil. see -var 13 . fletcher.fletcher Ash ."Fletcher" .bowyer "bow crafter.fate. See Eladarn/Eledarn.one of the three elfblades of Cormanthyr. traditionally wielded by the Spell-Major (commander of the Akh'Faer.) Eadro (god of the merfolk and locathah." "Noble Warrior's Sword.deity "high celestial" (see also Iquar'Tel'Quessir) arta . bow maker" Athel'uanna . and strangely.Ar'Sha'Quessir Keryth . ruil Arvandor . fletcher. to which all Elves will be called to dwell with the Seldarine (their gods." "Noble Sorcerer's Sword" or "the Artblade" .bow. pure 2.beside.a priest of Solonor Thelandira who has reached the first rank.dance. Surminare (goddess of selkies. big (slightly less than ar) Arykerym . like a mountain.by. see also -isar.see Saerloonian Topaz -aruil . -sel ash . happiness for the elves.1." or "the Warblade" .on Ar'Tel'Quessir . plural avarn."noble-war-blade.dancer (male). -tril. true. see also kash. see also -as.a title given to an officer in the Akh'Velahr. thir -athil . Syranita (goddess of the aarakocra. dancer. of -ath ."Joybringer" ." often used in the naming of swords -atri .into ausa . they are one and the same Avae'ess . Ary'Faern'Kerym .a suffix meaning "bane" or "nemesis. see vain avar . also –ther.end.gold (sun) elves (see ar. pain "corruption of happiness" avain .the High Forest .bow.) -asel . sar Asathalfinare. traditionally wielded by the Arms-Major (commander of the Akh'Velahr. atria.a name given to a major campaign during the fall of Myth Drannor in which several Sha'Quessir held Myth Drannor and its mythal against the Army of Darkness (see also Usal-Keryth) arsurinya .) Persana (god of the tritons.winterbreeze aul – in aulor .one of the three elfblades of Cormanthyr."Bowyer" . an acolyte Wylint'ess .sword avia . She'teless.above eighth rank See also Haress. Throess.second rank Ursplindaaress .guardian baelnorn. plural . the baelnorn give up their final reward to serve the elven people. It is said that the baelrethi share an empathic link that allows them to feel the emotional state of all other baelreth."Recorder" ."Wizened.life.seventh rank U'teless . and their deeds and rulings can only be gainsaid by a Coronal.avara .sixth rank Throess . One Who is Wise" .fifth rank Sol'teless ."Lorist. Teless. baelrethi are accorded almost complete autonomy in their dealings. which is hidden or displayed as the baelreth sees fit. see vin Avinar . lives azae – live bael ."Historian" . Some are open about their vow and affiliation. be-inway – wake. though the empathic link is said to prevent corruption (see also tahlemar) Baelshe ."Sage" . Wylint’ess."Tyros" . In most elven cultures."Winged Brother or Sister" .mother. also. A more research and bookoriented priest of Labelas is known as a She'teless. and are as follows: Urspliniqu'ess . Lorekeeper" ."guardian arcane" . winged elven. U'teless. gifts of Art" ancient magical and elaborate rings once 14 . see also via avin .good fortune.first rank Soless . See Av’Tel’Quessir. concerned with preserving knowledge of the world. going forth to adventure and right wrongs. funeral belath .a priest of Aerdrie Faenya. Soless. Urspliniqu'ess."Scholar" .winged elves (formal) (see av.a priest of Labelas Enoreth who is active in the world around him. A baelreth is marked by his tahlemar. or through simply choosing not to answer the call of Arvandor. Ranks within the Church are the same under both titles.third rank Teless .eighth rank Haress ."Philosopher" . Sol'teless. Ursplindaaress. Av'Tel'Quessir .avarae Avariel ."Librarian" . Tel'Quessir) aza .an informal descriptor of the winged elves (literally "winged hawk person"). luck. created through High Magic. see also Halcyon.an elf who undertakes a sacred vow to protect the elven people and their needs. bael'norn . some keep the knowledge of their purpose a well-guarded secret. Urspliness.yes avel .fourth rank Urspliness . baelreth ."Time Sentinel" .tomorrow belluth .storm. avavaen ."guardian lich" an elven lich."Observer" ."hand power. Eilrahd. as opposed to nature's forest or leafgreens ."Shadowtop" . in accordance with the sorts of trees that are native to that world.black cha. most commonly referred to by other races as adolescence (ages 50 .oath bhen .elven cat "fey cat" cath'sigen .Time of Discovery . Felsul.fourth rank (a kind of tree) Eilrahd .human bhin .city (loose translation "place of humans") beryn fin ."Acorn" . el-)."those who sing the trees" . Beryn finess . el-) Cha'Tel'Quessir .faith cas . Laspar."Snow Tiger" . Rilisira. arrow. filth. Teu'trakai. See Eladarn/Eledarn.fifth rank Phandar . benerel . unifies the elves of the High Forest cal . Phandar. priests are known as Amnes "Oakhearts"."those who sing the trees" . cerlyn .third rank (a kind of tree) Hiexel .herald cath .snow tiger or snow leopard "snow cat" Cath'sigen . celoralanalath . garbage brar . relating to archery caerilcarn – council or senate Caerilcarn – “The Council of the Wood” – a council of moon elven nobles and wood elven elven elders.ninth rank Note that on other worlds with differing flora.green (a hue such as emerald green.a time of learning and spiritual seeking among elves.see also sy-.an old elven term of respect for druids or bards Celoralanalath .an acolyte Felsul ."Blueleaf" ."Weirwood" .cat.an adolescent bes . but do not interfere with spellcasting. which existed before the Separation (see Tel'Quessir) 15 . an entirely different system of ranks and naming may exist.see also sy-.worn in Myth Drannor.a priest of Solonor Thelandira who has reached the fourth rank. Hiexel.the name for a druid of Rillifane Rallathil.sixth rank (a kind of tree) Rilisira .100 approximately).craft bren – this cael . that function more as wands than rings."Duskwood" . as opposed to nature's forest or leaf-greens .eighth rank Rilisafel . Seldhaer."Silverbark" .first rank (a kind of tree) Teu'trakai . feline cath shee . See also Amnes. and loosely. Nainiffi. which passes news between.archer.green (a hue such as emerald green.young human (often an insult) biir . Rilisafel.jungle elves . chas .seventh rank Seldhaer .ugly.second rank Laspar .a name given to a long-extinct tribe of mixed dark and green elves. Ranks within the Church follow: Nainiffi . These ancient wars nearly destroyed the Elven race. and resulted in a number of horrors.plural cor'avarn . the elven race (especially gold elves. such as an artiface. See ael'cor'avar. divine revelation. cryshal . ael'cor'avar. Corellon Larethian . the elven god of magic.onyx d' . Coronal . of kings coraar . bards. or literally.the Day of Corellon's Peace. and warriors. creator of the elves.an ancient title given to a great elven King or Queen. "noblesse oblige" Cormiira . Priests of Corellon Larethian are known as Aegis'shee. Pyesigen) cint'nias . war. and the creation of the fey’ri."legendmother" . including the Dark Disaster that destroyed Miyeritar. See Aegis'shee.a series of wars in the ancient history of the elves concerning elven rulership and attempts by various elven Coronals to establish empires under their own rule."King-chief.rose col . See ael'cor'avara.thunder daoine . especially High Magic.kingdom cor'avar . cor'avar. cor'avara .title of respect for very high ranking priests of Corellon Larethian."Starshine Upon the People" . or true love.elven dog "fey dog" cor .crystal cy .alliance cla .grandfather. In the Sea of Fallen Stars. It is perhaps more equivalent to our own concept of "Emperor. music.king's vow." though the elves would not attach the same tyrannous associations with the term. ael'cor'avara. the Descent of the Drow.not coo . legendary.grandmother."Blessings of Corellon" . arcane lord of the night" .a possessive.a High Magic ritual of 16 . crafts." Cor’Rysar’Keryth – “legendary dynasty war” – “The Crown Wars” . "Legendary Sabbath" or "Legendary Alliance-Meeting" .) poets and poetry."ruler harmonious" or "legendary keeper of harmony" . cor'avara. king. sort of the same as an Archmage of a city (see Ar'Selu'Taar) cren – a mark of punctuation in some elven cultures that indicates something of great importance.dog.Cinnaelos'Cor .plural cor'avarae . canine cooshee . or loosely. cormanth .the formal elven term for Shieldmeet (see also Aeloulaev. Cor'Selu'Taar – “Grand High Mage” the leader of the High Mages of an area."legendfather" .the leader of the Seldarine. starlight Daoine Teague Feer .starshine. of rulership. belonging to someone equivalent to our own " 's" dae – white dalsien . arts.legend. many small sea elven city-states have rulers that have taken the title "Coronal. devotion to. this sword. to shape or change form darn .flight. More properly."Dark Avengers" or "drowbanes" .destiny dho .the priests of Shevarash. Hound (a dog) 2. see Dhaeroaw. charm (of personality). Maelat.danger dar – world darach – shape. darkness.the name of a distinguished noble gold elven House 17 . Delphite . knowledge. Ukava.a sea elven specialist mage. Delphion . heart of night" . worlds."Dolphin-servant" . see also encik drii .a traitor."bane of hatred" .glade dun ."faithful nemesis" . Dhaeraowathila . evolved from the elven dualist mages of Cormanthyr. tolerate.) Dhaeraowathil – “Traitorbane” – the name of Shevarash’s sword. dre – 1. primary deity of the Alu'Tel'Quessir. There are two types – Tel’gisiae (Lorekeepers) and Adom’gisiae (Peacekeepers) . Acolytes of the faith are known as Adomhaora." which has now become elven slang as well (see Dhaeraow) du . Drow. see also linta dath . See Alu'mara.hatred Dragathil ."Dolphinite" . creation.a priest of Deep Sashelas.so deshu .a dualist wizard from ancient Cormanthor who focused exclusively on the schools of Conjuration/Summoning and Divination) -dil .eternal. Ssri’Tel’Quessir dharasha .dimensions. Kupavi. Maalirni. dul ."deep below the wild ocean" . faith in (append) durr – way. underwater and sea elven beauty. mound -dur .stone (as a substance. who betrayed the elves of the surface world centuries ago. See also Korathel. flyer Drow . of the night (see also Dhaeraow) Dhaeraow . desha . drimme .shadow. had powers of defense and protection. and water magic." Priests of Deep Sashelas are known as Alu'mara or Delphions. a Common corruption of the traditional word "dhaeraow."face of shadow. See also Adomhaora. See also Adom’gisir. gate Durathil .silver drag .and there are four Orders. Ilythiiri. Shama.air drim. Tel’gisir. one of the Seldarine. lover of (append) don . one of five sacred weapons wielded by Shevarash. see also -eth.falcon diir . in order to hunt drow. or of dark elves." (see also Drow. bear -deth .one of the baneblades of Myth Drannor. See also Alu'mara.sight.crescent Dukar .hill. Jhimari. eath dhaer. Dhaer’Quess – dark elven. sea elves. vision. charming. which promotes peace and compassion.dark elves or a singular dark elf. It is customary for Dhaeraowathila to organize themselves into warbands of five members.see also khol. and Numosi.rejuvenation that heals and cleanses body and spirit with starlight.endure. daquin . dijak .end Deep Sashelas .after deth . the Espruar is "Nim'Sashelas. It came to describe the dark elves.the elven god of oceans. "drow.a high priest of Deep Sashelas.belief in. and over time this term has become corrupted to its present form. like a stone wall) . planes Dijakkar . each wielding the five sacred weapons of Shevarash. usually describing a wizard's staff or other staff of magical power eil . elrad . The trees bend rather than break under ice.eighth rank or higher See also Alushfaen'ela. Arkan.a priest of Solonor Thelandira.seventh rank Arkan . giver."Shadowwolf or Grey Wolf" .breeze. Alushfaen’ele. Ash."Blueleaf" . especially common in the forest of Cormanthyr. blue elves (informal). ella – strike elladyr – “starstrike” – a comet or falling star 18 . Alu’Tel’Quessir eilrahd . song."azure elven exile" or "azure beast" .a type of tree native to the Realms. forest green.the drow goddess of the elven values.first rank Athel'uanna .vice versa -ean . blue Eilistraee . -fel ehalaer . ela) elandi . rider eath – eternal.azure.an acolyte Ash . dance. eth eath’she – all times.e .blueleaf . like.eldritch ele – hawk (male) ele'dho – male raptor or bird of prey (see dho. this name is a rare combination of Espruar and Drow language elements. hunting.gift. Eilrahd . murder el ."Fire Falcon" ."Grizzly Bear" . ela'dho – female raptor or bird of prey (see dho. also __" . Ni'ela'dho. Cath'sigen.fifth rank Alushfaen'ela (female) or Alushfaen’ele (male). and are also used along with the sap for dyeing. The leaves. forever.third rank Cath'sigen .staff.a High Magic ritual that causes a building to grow.arrow Elaorman . also used to create elven spelljamming ships."Gold Eagle" .a priest or druid of Rillifane Rallathil who has reached the fifth rank. endless. always -efel . Eil’Quess – blue elven. Lydhaer. Ranks within the Church are as follows: Ni'ela'dho (female) or Ni’ele’dho (male) .green leaf ela – hawk (female) -ela . Maskan'dho. see also -afel. e ___ eso ___ . -ila. see also –deth. and the wood is burned to produce a beautiful blue flame. see also -lis."Blood Hawk" .ride. esp. see Alu’Quess. similar to. eir – sharp eisliesen – killing."Place from All Around and Nowhere.lake. eldritch ."as __. compare cha. sy-. -lie Eladarn/Eledarn – “hawk-vision” or "Hawkeye" (female/male) . have healing properties.fourth rank Ari're . See Celoralanalath."Fletcher" . which are an eerie blue color with many points like a maple's.as. Athel'uanna.green. see also -il."Fledgling" ."Snow Tiger" . -lys Elikarashe – “bowshot like a hawk” see Shevarash."Bowyer" .sixth rank Maskan'dho . Home of Summoning" . ele) -elis . Ni’ele’dho. and moonlight. Ari're.second rank Lydhaer . beauty. swordwork. not first among) ennama .stag evael .boar -er .through esk . sack eso ." perhaps implying a correlation to Rillifane Rallathil."stag of the winter forest. enial ." 9 Translated literally. see also ti.a priest of Hanali Celanil who has reached the seventh rank.birth. change." perhaps loosely translated as "salt-of-the-earth".chief. first (as in the first one.winter ern ."bane of passions" . lover 19 . mist of winter" .and enyor . ruil ernath . counterstrike. only ent . not in terms of "the world") Erevan Ilesere .bag.honor en . counterattack ellon . see also tha ethal . each.home enna . soil.wing -eti . often also called feywine in the Common tongue . eath etha .one who is (with adjective) erek . surprisingly.healer (male).autumn encik . “dweomer-end” -eth -eternal. see also lon Elquesstria . intense emotion Evael .one of the baneblades of Myth Drannor. one of the Seldarine. erl . a noble elf-sister. -til etriel .influences. glamour (enchantment over the mind or heart).friend. the liquor is nonetheless flecked with gold and has an iridescence of both color and flavor.passion . not "one" as a number) esti . See Araestar."first flowering" . Elvarquesst . also known as the "Halfling's Blade" evael'dil .under eshaal . compare dre Encikkar . It is highly prized at all times.dwarf . she 3. "green-father-wine.eye.evidently derived from the words for "earth" and "adamantine.paramour.a sacred elven wine. charm.ellathil – parry.a very chaotic and free-spirited deity who often gets into trouble. emar . see also -ithar. but in the autumn rituals it is savored as if it is the gift of one final. "greenwine-dancer". erkatam .healer (female).earth (as in dirt. of the elves estierran – dweomer.noble (virtuous). see also -aruil. "Utterly smooth.translated literally. enchantment estierran nha morden – part of a spell intended to undo other spells. Evaelathil .one (a person. dawn (see Tel'Ennama) ennamar . see also thal -ethar .a type of elven wine."Firey Ardor" . forged to defend against angry or enraged foes. a being.one. a very complimentary name for a race that often does not see eye-to-eye with the elves.also -ess .used to describe any firey. -thar ethil . perfect summer day.winter -eruil . a term of respect used for a noble elven lady or maid 2. see also -deth. or stone.the elven god of mischief. used for ceremony and ritual by the elves but prized by all for its quality. and rogues .battle er . It is rubycolored and magically distilled from sunshine and rare fruits.a dualist wizard from ancient Cormanthor who focused exclusively on the schools of Enchantment/Charm and Invocation/Evocation. sight. female. a female ev .few.1.elven. a legendary sword. lifeforce .a type of tree native to the Realms. zair -ezara . reputed to be second to none."Art" ."Devoted to Passion" or "Paramour" .lake. Mystra-sacred form (see also quideh. Faerûn – “One Land” Faervian . Evaliir’kerym – “bladesong” – the martial and arcane art of the bladesinger. magical. surplus.a High Magic ritual that inspires legendary courage among a battle group. see also -afel. Faerna ."mountain lake" .extra.music of a bard or elven minstrel."the Song of Enevahr" .Faer is used to describe the energy that is the Weave that powers all life. failure feer . See Ar’Tel’Quessir.elven place. one of the baneblades of Myth Drannor fanil . Faernsuora .magic in its highest. See Aegis'shee. This is thought to be a mark of favor and exceptional intelligence by many elven cultures.a fully recognized priest of Hanali Celanil. home of the People everae . -efel felsul .lightning (female name suffix). also. touched by magic 2.us -fel . evar – flute ever. Brewed on Evermeet.of the People Evermead . Perhaps it marks Rua’Tel’Quessir ancestry."Boon of Art" ."Art-blessed" .) faerie – “magical” . surfeit -ezair .heal. lerret).acolytes in the church of Corellon Larethian (singular Faern). a term used to describe a gold elf with violet eyes and silver hair.1. See Araestar.Evael'dil .the priests of Corellon Larethian (singular Faernsuor). The leaves are an eerie blue color and have many points like maple leaves."those who serve Art" . zara faen .fail. See kerymaer/kerymaera. See also Aegis'shee. which are used with 20 . medicine Faer .life faenya . being the most rare of gold elven coloring. see also hinu’kerym. usually accompanied by a particularly pale complexion.the foremost of elven meads. Rua’Tel’Quessir. exanimos .lightning (male name suffix). evaliir . or a great ballad Evaliir'Enevahr ."great song" . see also -ezara. see also -ezair. as the elves see life and magic as essentially one and the same (see also Selu. "champion of honor. ghaatil'ren . light. fera – champion fete . haste. one of the Seldarine. plural gisiae 21 . tribute.1. fhaor .rain. or invisibility. "protection-brooch". Commonly known as daemonfey. depth foqal .the sap for dyeing. of or like rain fir. Plural is giiraegir. when burned. or or like light. fendil . real Fenmarel Mestarine . Felsul . See Celoralanalath. created when the exiled Vyshaari clan mated with demons to increase their own power and the power of their bloodline. scapegoats. the opposite of khaor fhoel .beyond fis.gift. gil . A special brooch or pin worn in Myth Drannor to provide magical force-armor and other protective effects such as teleport.elven god of feral elves. elfgate Ghaatiil . fir.a race of tieflings that are half gold elven. isolation and isolationists."The Traveling Path" .a priest or druid of Rillifane Rallathil who has reached the first rank. 2.thousandfold Fhoeldin Durr – “The Thousandfold Way” also known as the Waymeet. of or like darkness firvain .dark. known to exist. window gael .griffin gis .brooch. half demon. brother of the lonely" . The wood."to pass west" .the journey that an elf makes when he travels to Arvandor giir . Felsul bends rather than breaks under ice.thousand fhoeldin . fi.shield. fis.fire fey'ri ."brooch of guardianship" or more literally. darkness. outcasts.known.a High Magic ritual that establishes permanent portals between two or more given areas.pegasus gala .keep gisir . pin giiraegis .keeper.owl ghaatiil . screen. produces a blue flame.whisper gar . a place where several elfgates meet fi.gate. poem "harmonious speech"."little eagle. Hiexel . one of the aspects of Angharradh."freedom's shadow. to join 2. highest gift of a beautiful daughter" . freedom hakar .a priest or druid of Rillifane Rallathil who has reached the fourth rank."Winged Brother or Sister" ." one can get an excellent picture of the first elven encounter with dragons centuries past. caress Haress . hold hands.enemy hakarmaskannar .chamber. Eaglet". steed heriryarean . -ihal halan .A priest of Aerdrie Faenya.orc ."halcyon" .haven. Nikan.sound.hiedoso hiexel . -uhar haran .literally translated as "enemy-evil."joined breath" .dew holme . held .pale."Wizened.speak.poetry.dragon . weak. fine art and artists. wise.the elven goddess of love. evidently considered by the Tel'Quessir to be a variation of singing (see also hinue) hinuallae .red hel . One Who is Wise" a high priest of Labelas Enoreth. har . see also -ihar. ranks within the Church are as follows: Nikan . hinue.free. Hanali Celanil .a full priest of Aerdrie Faenya See also Avinar.your. and to some degree moon elves. harkess ." the elven opinion of the orcish race becomes quite clear hal . sanctuary hu.1. hakavarn .kiss harsan . See Celoralanalath. also known as Kerradun'drimme "without flight. one of the Seldarine. rider hied ."green freedom and fate" . yours hin . hiine . See Baelshe.battlecraft Halcyon .hold.a type of tree native to the Realms.horse.song (see also hinual) hithar . wisdom. hear hinual . equine 22 . hinue .touch. Kerradun'drimme.literally translated as "enemies bearing fire. listen.battle halantrad .armor hoarth . the Tethered" .sadness.stern heriryar . beauty. labyrinth holl ."join hand" .horselike. See also hinual. tears heri .ha .ride.an acolyte Avinar . see also -ahal. romance. the halflings. a day.lord. given to the commander of a detachment. -ia.used as a suffix. a noble.day. like our own "s" ia. ii. ianna. -ianna. “bane of invaders” – also Ilaerothil “The Sentinel.a High Magic ritual that creates a large amount of normal magical items at once.wine (see also quesst) -iat – fire -ihal .ruby 23 . -ii.fair. a noble. a noble. tears.a title within the Akh'Velahr.ale iridor .pale. direct from the gods. ira.dusk irasku . -ian."Creator-People" the elven term for the Creator races (a term used to refer collectively to the gods that created them and the other races that they share the world with. misty -il . “step aside”. the gnomes. a semi-formal name used for all dark elves (drow) -im . see also -ia. ia. or or like daytime or daylight.wisdom. -ian . more accurately. -ilam . the formal name of the dark elves of Ilythiir 2. -uhar -ihel .sibling (brother or sister). see also quessir. -ii. plural ilaeri ilaerothil – “sentinel” or. -ion iasa ."knife" . -ulam ili .) (See also arsurinya. plural iorwi iqua . ion .gift.far. -lie ilaer – invader. see also lam. the humans.an opal of rare beauty Ilythiir – “noble folk of the mist at dusk” – the name of a dark elven nation that eventually became corrupted and made war on the other elven nations Ilythiiri – “noble folk who walk the mist of dusk” – 1.duty -imil . blessed .gift. -ion ialyshae .one (figurative.within inti . -lie -ila . giver.knife Iolaa . -il." as opposed to a more passive blessing "you are blessed. also. -ion ik . and their own gods (the Seldarine. gives iltem . see also -ia. -ian.) someone ilphu .both iolaa . daylight.mist. ianna. or a direct blessing "go with my blessing. see also -nal. beginning. wise. hal -ihar . see also -ela. -onal inar .blessing. see also -ahal. see also -ela.-i .give.might.blossom ilyran .creator. origin iquar .) It is most commonly used in reference to the gods of the dwarves.creation. see also -ian. original Iquar'Tel'Quessir .noble.iaa -ia . see -ahel.noble. -ia. see har. giver. the elven name for the spell blink. -umil -inal .bond. distant. it indicates multiples of the word it is added to.this is a hands-on kind of blessing. Seldarine) ir. days . ire . -ion -ianna . plural inarn inorum . promise. -ii iorwe – step." Ialyshae'Seldar'Wihylos . see also -mil. see also etriel.sadness.lady. weak. -ila. mighty (physical strength) il.noble.” a mountain in Evereska. hel -ii .a pluralizer . just above Nilaa and below Nikym."Sacraments of Seldarine Blessing" . see also -asar. scroll. sar -isel . see -is. stick jar .dove Jar ."dove" . see -iss. -sel -iss . -ist isal . used as a prefix.honey. -thar Ityak-Ortheel .scribe.fate. like a mountain. see also -ashk. do karask . See also -i.branch ke' .the "red dukars" . clever ker .staff.friend. see also sal. See Aegis'shee.a pluralizer (like "s" in the Common tongue).demon kash . kekuel .a priest of Corellon Larethian who has achieved the fourth rank.rope Jhimari . create.is . eagle-like kar .mountain. -ist -ist . see also -ethar. -iss itae .see Saerloonian Glowfire ja ."Skin and Breath of the Wyrm" . scroll.spell. kan .quest. ium – lit.members of the Dukar Order of Jhimar ka. -okash kathan .skin Kai'Soeh'takal . glow ivaebhin – “boy filled with brightness” – a nickname for Khelben Blackstaff as a boy Ivae'ess .light. sweet.how jharren . see -is. scroll.eagle.dragon.title given to a first rank priest of Hanali Celanil. Ivae'rillis'Saerlooniasa . jen .a terrible creature created by the beast- god Malar to destroy the elves. sali -isar . illuminated ivae .scribe -is .smart. a term of endearment. seeker. draconic kacha .act. white. sometimes used as a suffix (also -tae) itas – ward iten – spinner -ithar ."the Elf-Eater" . see also -isel."Glowfire wine of Saerloon" .scribe. enchantment 24 ."Lightbringer" . See Araestar.scribe.a High Magic ritual that transforms an elf into a dragon. with all the accompanying natural abilities.beloved. It is unclear whether this name is an Elvish phrase or the name Malar gave to it.hair kai . Keryfaertel . Nikan.battle magic keryfaern .a stone that is created by the ritual of Quamaniith (see Quamaniith) 25 . the Tethered" .weapon ("sword-kin" or "war-tool").a priestess of Eilistraee. kesha . usually a sword of noteworthy power 2. see also Halcyon. an elven blade. Nevaetriel."Holy Warrior" . kery."Sword Dancer" . also. See also querimhinu’keryness. or "elfblade". also. Kerradunes .warrior kerynsuoress ."the Lore of Battle Magic" a "manual" of a sort once written for the armathors. one who specifically studies spells that are of use on a field of battle (plural .a word for a paladin or a holy liberator Kerynsuoress ." most often used to refer to a sword. destruction.stupid.an elven card game consisting of a 1000 card deck and a very difficult method of counting points. See also Keraera. Nevaetriel. which contained powers that enhanced the abilities of its wielder. or battle kerym . below Penaal and above Nikerym.the elven name for Mielikki.breath."Boon of Battle" . Some say that in this aspect she serves Rillifane Rallathil and not Silvanus. Orders of kerymaer and/or kerymaera mark their students with a distinctive tattoo representing the order upon graduation.an acolyte of Aerdrie Faenya. khol'maniith ."blade.warfare.elf.1. a claw or tooth kerymhoarth . including shared spells.Keraera ."the end of privation and want" . banishing. khaor . see also diir kholiast .used once to describe a district in Myth Drannor Kerradun'drimme .a priest of Hanali Celanil who has reached the sixth rank."oath stone" . going without.of or relating to warfare."Want of the Heart" or "Heart's Desire" .war wizard. keryness . keryth . Bladesingers are highly respected and admired in elven society.a legendary sword.privation.a priest of Corellon Larethian who has achieved the third rank."harmonious binding of earth. chamber of blades" Kerym'quaress . kerymaer/kerymaera .dungeon "chamber of war."elven blade" . want kerradunath . some say that a human druid was elevated to the ranks of the Seldarine for great deeds. Kerym . the opposite of fhaor khol .holy warrior . gullible keth. a title for an officer within the Akh'Velahr who is the commander of a company.(a) stone. see Quessir kessuk . She is one of the Seldarine. wind Khalreshaar . See Araestar. sea."without flight.before kesir . one of the baneblades of Myth Drannor. Evaliir’kerym.keryfaerna). kerymeth .wind. kerradun . and Man" . like the wind kess . keryfaer . requiring both arcane and martial skill and musical and acrobatic talent. life."Spellsinger" .an elven warrior who combines magical power and grace with a sword into a deadly martial art.a priestess of Eilistraee. a title for an officer within the Akh'Velahr. See also Kerym'quaress.a curse."bladesinger" (male/female) . It takes at least a human lifetime of training to be one. forbiddance. See Aegis'shee. and some say that she is actually the half-elven deific offspring of Silvanus and Hanali Celanil. favored by sun elves. war Keryvian . Ukava. twilight las – wild laspar . void 2.ruby kyshuf . Laspar . Gaulguth and Malimshaer who helped to rally the Army of Darkness that destroyed Cormanthor and Myth Drannor.meat .night Labelas Enoreth .a silvery crescent that appears in the eyes of the most ancient of elves when they are called home to Arvandor.name lam – 1."on birds' wings to silver" speed. 26 . and history.a priest or druid of Rillifane Rallathil who has reached the third rank. a moonbow . eastern 2.a famous elven marine unit in the Elven Imperial Navy klatha . also kiins (keeps. zero kiin .” one of the five sacred weapons of Shevarash. arcane flower of autumn" .1.an acolyte of Hanali Celanil. trio Khov'Aniless . the moment of choice. hold (connotation of greed).earth. crescent moon. holy to Corellon Larethian 2.bread Kupavi . See Araestar. Shama. a jewel. hoard.a title used by male rulers of Ardeep lareth . hoards.a type of tree native to the Realms. lateu .the elven god of time. llae – harmony. one of the Seldarine."night fist" . fair. -lanna – daughter.nightfall. see also –al/-ala laf.literal translation: "death-food" koeh . quick. quickness la .bribe kulaa .three.a gem.unjoining Kileaarna Reithirgir – “Unjoining the Mystic Weave” – a High Magic rite that negates other spells Kintiara . celerity.moonlike lahr .beautiful Lani .food klathmor . reserve. see olan lani . holds) kiir ."the Beauteous" . sacred to Sehanine Moonbow. earthy kor – black Korathel – the “Black Bow. lae. kukisha ."guardian of the wild night. Maelat. Dhaeroawathila. -ulam -lan – son. See also Dhaeraowathil.members of the Dukar Order of Kupav ky . See Celoralanalath."the Trio Nefarious" the name given to the three mycaloths Aulmpiter. ki – 1.the "blue dukars" . see also ilam. see ola lar – shine laran – regal. east.khov .keep. longevity. reserves. one who is regal laranlas – “regal lady". a bright star kileaarn – unjoin kilearrna .a title used by female rulers of Ardeep laranlors – “regal lord" . See also Faer. dance and art. in order to) .child (as in son or daughter. crescent-moonlight differenced from moonlight in that this is the special. celebrating song. -lihn -lys .riddle -luth . wylinta lirr – shine -lis . see lyth leha . Lateu'suoress .bolt. such as a directly-cast written spell from one's spellbook or scrolls or the like. 2. also.from le lor nehel tel'e'bren'quiet "I to you as this one of the People" len .breeze. such as they are.see also nae. see also al/-ala. a rainbow Lateu'quor .master lida .harmony. peacetime le . -il."crescent-here. one's child). wolven.the common name of the Ly'Tel'Quessir. quideh. ray.behind -lua .an acolyte N'relos .bolt. mistress lian . see also -llinn. teu'ivae).but le'lorinel tel'e'brenequiette . ly."I to you as you to me" . young elf. ray.child. -lihn lo .to (in relation to someone."Shadowwolf or Grey Wolf" a priest of Solonor Thelandira who has reached the third rank.thief lia – 1. of the lythari “wolf elven” (see Ly'Tel'Quessir) 27 .lateu'ivae ."wolf-friend. lersaat . young. ranks in the Church.a full priest See also N'relos.ever lerret . lyn . are as follows: Tarkhal . -llinn linta . youthful. faint light of the crescent moon.scroll leshere .to see (verb). see also lyn. see also –ual lue . -lys -llae ."the Unbowed" .1.chief. see also -uath. practical magic. Tel'Quessir) lyth . see also pellinta. Tarkhal. see also -lis.frost lothos .a time of peace.wolf.lance. -la. Lythari."lone wolf" . Lyenna . thought sacred to Corellon Larethian and Sehanine Moonbow (see also nodel'ivae.children Lythari .gift. see also -ela. lupine Lydhaer . see -lean lythi .night lon .breeze. giver.I -lean . see also lyn. -uth ly. losi .the formal name for the Lythari (see ly. -lae -llinn . frond 2. see also ellon lor . elves who can take the form of wolves.a priest of Corellon Larethian who has achieved the seventh rank lath – tree lathanyll . great wolf" .the title for a priest of Fenmarel Mestarine. harmonious.magic.holy. -ila -lihn .bolt. -elis Ly'Tel'Quessir . also -elis.a common elven expression . ray."the Lost" . implies applied spell knowledge.strength (spiritual or inner strength) -lie .a sacred celebration to Corellon Larethian that takes place each month at the crescent moon." "Forest Communion of the Crescent Moon" .sunlight laev ."Crescent-Moonblessed" . See Eladarn/Eledarn. 28 . -umil mai. maie . They tend to feel as though they are outcasts among their people and often take to a life of wandering. including that of undead.priests or priestesses of Eilistraee.a great oath. one of five sacred weapons wielded by Shevarash.corruption. otherwise known as Ael'teukacha. slayer mal . Korathel.Maarlirni .lonely.steel.diamond mithral .mage (male). plural – mahs mah .killed. the result of an oath manth . See Eladarn/Eledarn.war malawain . necromancy) Mhaorathil . death morenial .undead "the corrupted dead" Mormhaor'Sykerylor . promise.those who have not experienced the spiritual epiphany that other elves usually do at the end of adolescence. Rua’Tel’Quessir mor . plural .tomb ("home of death") morimatra ."The Killing Storm" ."priest of the trees" ."the unawakened" . known mion . that had powers against sickness and corruption.mage (female). see also -imil. this is one of the few words that Common has taken from the Espruar tongue Mithral’Quess – mithral elf (informal).a druid maskan . see also Dhaeraowathil. see Rua’Quess. maskaulat .a legendary High Magic ritual that causes mass destruction of life and magic on a cataclysmic scale.heel menartu . Ukava."Sin-Eaters" .death.bond.mahs mil . It is said that its use is considered a sacrilege by the elves.the "green dukars" members of the Order of Maalirn Maelat – a club. perhaps derived from a descriptor "fire-tempered-iron" mault . miir . alone (from Fenmarel Mestarine) meth .tool mhaor . maniith . this one given to warriors or paladins.a great blessing.know.one of the baneblades of Myth Drannor.a spiced wine favored by the drow mormhaor . maernthor . genocidal destruction. No one knows if it ever actually existed or not. mithral elven. directly from a divine source millentu . a sacred vow mara .homeland ma . plague. or any great death-bringing force (life-draining magics. priestly maravar ."plaguebane" or "bane of corruption" .priest. Shama. and they are often regarded with some pity by other elves.the effects of a vow. slain mestar .knowledge mertel .fire Maskan'dho . Mhaor'wenta .a priest of Solonor Thelandira who has reached the seventh rank.mithral. and its use has been forbidden since the early days of the Crown Wars.iron meli .die."Fire Falcon" . nor (as in neither nor) N'avae .yourself nehel'feer ."Acorn" . this can refer to both the more recently developed and slightly corrupted. Acolytes of the faith are 29 .emerald myth . a web of magic that creates several incredibly powerful.darkvision Nevaetriel . oaken nai – breeze nainiffi . not.a dualist wizard from ancient Cormanthor who focused exclusively on the schools of Illusion/Phantasm and Necromancy.known as "Darkbane.a mythal.un-.an acolyte of Deep Sashelas.a title given to a city protected by a mythal. see –ae nai. distant. N' .see lor -nae . no .ancient nae . the elven word for the spell dimension door nevae .a prefix used to negate whatever it is connected to.they "you-we" nekra . darkness "not light" nevaedarn . -nal . See Celoralanalath. concealment. na.no nehel – you neheless . to honor the great magic embodied there Mythaalniir – “Mythal Rite” – a High Magic spell that creates a mythal.sheath nelluon .a priestess of Eilistraee. shadows Nelluonkkar .to (go to a place) . or to its more powerful predecessor ritual Mythaalniir Darach – “Mythal-shaping Rite” – a High Magic spell that alters the form and function of an existing mythal to work according to the caster’s desires mythal . nes .spellsong nesirtye – “elsewhere."Impure" .for neshanas – stop neshyrr .far.blunt(ed) mus – ally. lesser version of this rite.veils. usually created for its protection.heart neh . see also -inal. it has powers against dark forces and chaos and evil.an acolyte of Rillifane Rallathil.dark. Also known as Kerym'quaress or Keraera. without a name (often a curse or term of banishment) nars .them "you-us" nehel'quen .nameless. nee . See Alu'mara. permanent spell effects through an area. muden . -onal nar ."Dark Lady" .acorn "oaken-seed" Nainiffi .whisper. companion my .heart nesh . much like our own prefix "un-".oak.Morvian ." its name more correctly translates to "boon against darkness.” also." One of the baneblades of Myth Drannor. ne. below Shaalth and above Iolaa. known to none nielen . noresh .day. Tel'Quessir) N'tel-que'tethira .a High Magic ritual that induces centuries of natural erosion in a moment.fledgling "little raptor" (female) ni'ele'dho .city dweller (green elven term only) . uncowed. See Eladarn/Eledarn."The Banishing. not (prefix) niefendil .never niemel .an acolyte of Solonor Thelandira.perilous nim .a title of rank in the Akh'Velahr given to the commander of a section. the light that the moon gives off . Keraera.light from the moon.eaglet Nikan . See Deep Sashelas.little.a High Magic ritual that binds or banishes extraplanar entities.un.members of the Dukar Order of Numos nuvendi .dagger Nikym . N'relos . Tel'Quess. nievana . teu'ivae). just below Iolaa.unseen ni'ela'dho .rite.far nodel .a name for a priest of Fenmarel Mestarine.a High Magic ritual that conceals an elven settlement from view and teleports them around the area so protected.dawn. creating a condition for their release.understanding 30 .fledgling "little raptor" (male) Ni'ela'dho/Ni’ela’dho ."little knife" . nikym .unknown." unafraid. "the Unbowed" . Kerradun'drimme."Hidden Homeland.known as Etriel "Maid. nha . see also Halcyon.hope. -nyn -nine . "Not-People of eternal dusk" nu . N'Tel'Orar .is nharaigh .moon nodel'ivae .a title of rank in the Akh'Velahr given to the commander of a unit. see also -anis N'Maernthor ."not-People" . nilaamen . non-elven races. short nie.the "white dukars" ."Not-coward." "the homeland that is not" . -nyn -nis . hopeful Numosi . Nilaa . see also -nine. thought an intangible thing.noon nharaigh lathanyll – “noontime sunlight – part of a powerful light spell ni. N'Tel'Quess .an acolyte of Aerdrie Faenya."dagger" . and outcasts of the Elven People (see N'. nikerym .Proper Espruar for the deity commonly known as Deep Sashelas."Corrosion/Erosion" ." "Not-here curse" .no matter. this word refers specifically to the radiant moon's light in the sky (see also lateu'ivae. ritual.loosely translated. daytime norn ." which accepts males as well as females.a verse or stanza nikan . Binding Outside of the People's Lands. See also Kerym'quaress. noarun .seed ni'hinuallae . below Kerym and above Shaalth."Fledgling" (female/male) . See Lyenna.as differenced from moonlight itself. Eaglet" . nin . regardless niffi ."little poem" ."short sword" .a title in the Akh'Velahr given to the common foot soldier.short sword Nikerym .a term used to describe both other. see also nin.rite."little eagle. ritual.deep Nim'Sashelas .lich (see baelnorn) N'Quor'Khaor ." There is also a faction of the Church known as the Ael'teukacha "Silver-haired Knights" or the Mhaor'wenta "Sin-Eaters. entropy. and unspeakable horrors unleashed in the jungle territory they were given to inhabit. Arrows of Art”.translated in one source as "people of the woods. N'Velahrn . see also – on op – either. They universally worship Fenmarel Mestarine. growth -oro .one or more members of the N'Velahr ny .diamond -nyn ."Flights of True Mark.keep.a tribe of feral. ritual. flower."Secret-Keeper" . where the members learn secret and potentially dangerous knowledge. distant.keep.N'Velahr .world.a High Magic ritual that shapes great trees and other plant life into different forms." it perhaps more accurately translated as "people of the realm" .far. decay. barriers.flower. see also -inal. oth . for separate things to merge together into one Oacil'Quevan. olin . a High Magic ritual that forms a large number of magical arrows with varying effects.fate. see also kash."The Forms of Unity and Age Among the Forests" . keeper (female). see also –oro orar .a covert operations faction within Cormanthyr before its fall. -nine oacil . barbaric green and moon elves who survived the destruction of Eillur in the Crown Wars.a mage tradition among the elves. a suffix meaning "realm" 2. see also –or Or'Tel'Quessir .to join together. -ashk ola – daughter. see also -onna -onal . -odar . dar. plural othi 31 . see -adar.rite. and work to keep it out of the hands of the unworthy. -nal ondreier – potency. corrosion orisa . and buildings.erosion. see also nin. keeper (male). who worked in secret against inner corruption. enslavement by the Ilythiiri. power Ondreier Ysele – “Potent Declamation” or “Word of Potency” – a High Magic spell that adds power to the next spell cast by the High Mage who invokes it -onna .gate.Olin Gisiae -on .dark of the moon -okash .secret Olin Gisir . see -lan Ol'Iirtal'Eithun .grow. or. including houses. see quin -or – 1. plural . tel'adar odelhir . see -lanna olan – son."Shadow Soldiers" . a sacred but mysterious treasure of lost Myth Drannor that is said to have contained great magical knowledge "High Sacred Grove of the People". wylinta penaal – polearm Penaal . See Celoralanalath.the greatest accumulated wisdom of the forests.look. to look. lost quen – we querimhinue– “bladesong” – the lesser form of the bladesong martial art known as Evaliir’kerym. if the oath is broken.pellinta .a priest or druid of Rillifane Rallathil who has reached the sixth rank. nectar quesstiasa – “nectar-wine” strong elven spirits distilled from fruit nectar and honey under moonlight quevan . quessir . which happens every four years (see also Aeloulaev.four Pyesigen . See querymhinu’keryness.a title in the Akh'Velahr given to the commander of a battalion."Bathed" .1. quess . male.from Oacil'Quevan "forms of unity and age among the forests" and 32 . to dance quaress . who practices the maneuvers but not the arcane and martial study.a High Magic ritual that creates a stone embodying a vow or pact made between two or more parties. a term of respect used for an honorable elven male. phandar .one of the rare priestesses of Angharradh who studies the art of totemic magic."soul-bond" . see also linta. Cinnaelos'Cor) qua . the stone is shattered."the Golden Grove of Hidden Knowledge" ."blossom maker of the world" . forgotten. solid Qu'alushtasa ."Totem Sister" . a male quesst . lake 2.dancer quarlani . piir .friendship Quarlaninar .dance. see also Afaera. between Kerym and Arykerym. querimhinu’keryness– “bladesong warrior” – a student of the lesser form of the bladesong martial art. Quamaniith . people 2. See Alu'mara.1. querimhinue.an alternative name in elven slang for Shieldmeet."of the People" Quess'Ar'Teranthvar . treasure py . palpable. see also kerymaer/kerymaera."four snows" .tangible. "wisdom of the trees" . which teaches only martial arts maneuvers and not the combined mastery of arcane and warrior’s arts that mark the greater form. que – 1. ambrosia 2.sapphire pye ."polearm" .a fully recognized priest of Deep Sashelas.a tree native to the Realms."The Vow Tangible" .valuable item. he 4. quar . Plural querimhinu’kerynessi. see also Evaliir’kerym. often of noble lineage 3. wine of extremely great quality. See Evaliir’kerym. prized for its beauty Phandar .soul (from the words for "beautiful dance") quarlani'har . -reen ravan .unicorn rah . It is very rare and actively protected by druids. -ri – 1. rail. see also aral.cowardice. ryl -ral . something thought of as a vile thing by elvenkind rell . see also ran. -raee reth . -ryl rid . reen reithirgir – exceptionally powerful magic rel ."Weirwood" . ria.coward reloseer . see also -rae. a psychic flash Revar'sehaness ."dream of the moonbow" . dark in color and exceptionally hard but lightweight. see also aral. dreamlike state that is the elven form of sleep. see also ran. which has made its way in limited form into the Common tongue as a synonym for reflection or daydreaming reverie'lateu .binding.leaf -rae .duskwood "wood of dusk" . walker. see op quinpah – a light. rilisira . see also -aral. -vanna.grant(s). as opposed to a formal study (see also Faer. See Celoralanalath.chant. walks.hunter (male). It is prized by the elves as armor and building material.friend (obviously derived from "forest-dwellers") re – bear."Dream Traveler" or "Dream Walker" .huntress. force to submit. chanting quor . -ral.weirwood "wood of the lake" a type of tree native to the Realms which resembles oak. see ro. not as a woodland grove) rilisafel . see also -rae. spring.arcane rail . flaky honey pastry quis . ria. rah raer . reflection. -raee -raee .beast. The wood will not burn in natural fire and is favored in the making of musical instruments. subjugate. See Aerakiir.here. rail. fear ren . ryl ran . -ron ria . implying that it is of a relatively minor or spontaneous nature. -var ravanthas .hunter. -ral.cow.binding.many relos . the meditative. the place that one is currently in (from N'Quor'Khaor) quor’she – now. see also -re. see also rah. lerret) quin – or.magic. -ral.a type of tree native to the realms. shackles.west.Codex Quevan (great books of accumulated magical knowledge) quideh .wood (as a part taken from a tree. see also -van.a priest of Sehanine Moonbow who has reached the sixth rank.sleep.beast. daydreaming.a priest or druid of Rillifane Rallathil who has reached the ninth rank. and 33 .beast.binding. but has silverybrown leaves with black velvet undersides. see ari 2. shackles. shackles. meditation.rest reverie . bestow(s) revar .spear rilis . ursine -re .a holy vision.forest. western resoshi . Rilisafel . -reen -reen . in the present moment “here-time” radh . Star elven blood may be what causes faerie elves to appear among the gold elves.meadow ry . star elven. Sy’Tel’Quessir Saerloonian "Glowfire" .a priest of Sehanine Moonbow who has reached the first rank. Rua’Quess.a yellow amber wine with a nutty quality and bold fruit overtones. see -ri. Rilisira . rillis . Also called mythral elves. See Mithral’Quess. and gray or violet eyes. Rillifane Rallathil .jade -ryl . -sah .the elven god of woodlands. walks. ria.hunter. -ron -ro – summer. sali . including elf-sight and an extended lifespan ruil . Mithral’Quess Rua’Tel’Quessir – star elves – elves that dwell in Sildeyuir. who is granted special blessings by the Seldarine in order to do this. red. They have pearly gray or faintly violet overtones to their pale skin. see Rua’Tel’Quess. roughly equivalent to our term "aeon" or “dynasty” saaden .honey. dreamlike rua . luminous wine with a taste reminiscent of pears. walks. see also -as. starlike Rua'darness . an extraplanar refuge connected to the Yuirwood. see aro -ron . wood elven. Saerloonian "Topaz" . nature."wood-father. ruathar – “star-friend” – a being of another race (usually human) who serves and aids Elvenkind. or silver-white hair. flaming.bow. see Sy’Quess. fletcher. of or like the wood saelas – wildwood – wood that continues to grow and heal damage to itself. nemesis of fire" . even after it has been shaped into other items Sae’Quess – wood elf (informal). a ruler's reign.noble (virtuous). especially oaks.below sae."one who sees stars" or "Stargazer" . -ral.walker. one of the Seldarine. ryl rysar . see -ri. eruil rum ."Duskwood" .an important span of time. rail.star. see also -aruil.gift. the true Elvish form would be Arthuen'Saerlooniasa.a pale. the true Elvish form would be Ivae'rillis'Saerlooniasa. druids and trees. See Aerakiir. gold. Tel’Quessir. aflame ro .walker. sweet. wild elves. Rua’Quess – star elf (informal). blessing. ro ru . See Celoralanalath.weapons and shields of duskwood are highly prized by adventurers. tribute 34 .a priest or druid of Rillifane Rallathil who has reached the seventh rank. an elven generation.dream.burning. see also isal saloh . often with gold flecks. see also aral. -ash sal.wood. killer scennel . sekkar . seldhaer . transcendence.travel. Khalreshaar. only they passed on the knowledge of High Magic. the moon. Seldhaer .of the Seldarine Seldarine . who protects against madness and who guides the aged and those who have died to Arvandor."high lore gems" (see Tel'Kiira) .the Weave Selu'Kiira . See Araestar. be they natural or extraplanar."brothers and sisters of the high wood" . wine sanerek .shadowtop "high shadow" . -isel Seldar . the last of them is believed to have been lost 35 . journeys.these larger. It has high.inn or pub. brown. as with the Tel'Kiira. and Vhaeraun. See Celoralanalath. dreams. and its fibrous wood is used in ropemaking. more ornate and multi-faceted crystals were used in much the same fashion as the Tel'Kiira. Sehanine Lateu . soft touch Seharan . journey. It is thought that at one time all High Mages possessed these great gems. Iquar'Tel'Quessir.soft Sehanine Moonbow .drink. Rillifane Rallathil.a High Magic ritual that calls upon the ancient allies of the elves.a bard of great talent and power seh . almost impenetrable foliage.Saloh'Cint'Nias . and it was even speculated that at one time. The more proper elven form of her name would be Sehanine Lateu.flee sel .the proper Espruar for the deity commonly known as Sehanine Moonbow.a priest or druid of Rillifane Rallathil who has reached the eighth rank. sehan . Deep Sashelas. Again. one could not perform High Magic without one. and Zandilar the Dancer. seeker. feathery leaves with copper undersides. the stars. containing memories and knowledge of the previous wearers."Soft Touch" or "Soft Caress" a priest of Hanali Celanil who has reached the fifth rank. High Magic Selu ." The Seldarine includes Aerdrie Faenya. -isar sarash – small savalir – murderer. beginning in hues of blue.elven goddess of mysticism.quest. see also -asar.cave. generally one of low quality (see also aul) scient ."Shadowtop" . to assist them. Angharradh. They changed coloration with age and accumulated knowledge. the heavens. respected for its thick. Sehanine Moonbow. a brilliant red. Shevarash. black. Hanali Celanil. and then changing to green. perhaps it can be thought of as a sort of "family name. Eilistraee. Fenmarel Mestarine. one of the aspects of Angharradh and one of the Seldarine."Gift of Alliance" .high knowledge. orange."soft-makersister" or "soft creator-sister" . see also -asel. walk sehan'maniith . Solonor Thelandira. See Sehanine Moonbow.the name given collectively for the elven deities. Corellon Larethian. san . green. Labelas Enoreth. cavern ("below-earth") sar .caress. death. There were also said to be disastrous consequences to the wearing of one by those not considered worthy. Since they are all related in some way according to mythology. See also arsurinya.quest "journey as a result of an oath or vow" seharan .high -sel . like a mountain.a type of tree native to the Realms.gold (metal) seanchai . selu . Erevan Ilesere. and moon elves.mountain. and finally. and once also included Araushnee. great Art. age. See Baelshe. see also -she. Korathel."one who is a friend" ."timeless archer-father" the elven god of hatred of the drow.brook siffi . Shevarash . given to the commander of a platoon. savannah shalaquin . northern Sindiath Line . one of the Seldarine.gnome Sharess ." "one who remembers" .place she'teless . time -she . -shor shee .equal.north. Also known as Elikarashe by the elves of the Yuirwood. shiorell . It is plucked or strummed like a lute. sharatam ."Recorder. see also -sha.contentment -shor . Priests of Shevarash are known as the Dhaeroawathila.a non elf honored by a place of status and respect in elven society. a moment “time-quick” shesh .go Sha’Quess – sun elf (informal).where she . sun elven. who is an amalgamation of the elven deity once known as Zandilar the Dancer and the Mulhorandi goddess called Bast.a rank within the Akh'Velahr.history. of the fey.breath. memory soless .ocean.a spelljamming trading company loyal to the Elven Imperial Navy skiimer . equally sil .with the fall of Myth Drannor. shan . ecstasy and pleasure." one must wonder at the initial contact between the elves and the halflings. mourn sol . See also Dhaeraowathil.snow siilen .a priest of Labelas Enoreth who has reached the second rank. shaar .Selu'Kiir. vengeance."axe" . Ar’Tel’Quessir Sha'Quessir . below Nikerym and above Nikym.still (as in "even still"). Ukava. Shama – a spear."elf-friend" or "friend of the People" .plain.fool. see Ar’Quess.lament.ocean.a long-necked elven instrument somewhat akin to a vielle. and string tension (tuning) is controlled by a ratcheting wheel. and whether they meant this in an affectionate or exasperated reference! sha – 1. idiot sigen . sun 2. -shor shaalth .perhaps related to the words for "jewel rogue" or "thief of jewels.axe Shaalth .loremaster Soless . See Baelshe. see also -sha. friend -sha .fey.lovely sherekir .chronologist She'teless . Maelat. of elvenkind (adjective) she’kyshuf – a split second. one more focused on the lore of study than on the lore of worldly things. loss and revenge. which sikki .a goddess of joy. Selu'Taar – High Mages sen .that. Singular form . 36 . usually by virtue of some great deed done for the Elven People or their allies."Chronologian" .when si.cat. See also Zandilar the Dancer. one of the five sacred weapons wielded by Shevarash.halfling .what sennivi . breath weapon sofema . -she shunti .ocean.a priest of Labelas Enoreth. feline sian . yet silath – mountain sillevi astraedh – a password used to open the magically-protected door to the Elven Court sim . military crusades. sharti .soon soeh . hurricane. Telessrin) ssri. See Baelshe.cleric ("one touched by the heavens") suyoll . usually capitalized) Suor'revaress ."faerie wood elves" . Ilythiiri. spell effects like petrification. named for a legendary individual known as the Srinshee (see Srinshee. sol'teless . wild. who desired peace and harmony for all peoples. drow.an order dedicated to defending the ideals of the dream of the Coronals of Cormanthyr. Syol’Quess – wild elf (informal). faerie Sylvanesti .an ancient term used to refer to the drow before the Descent (see Dhaer’Quess. The title was taken from the ancient name of her noble House. wild elven."silk elves" or "silent elves" . and patron of rangers. of which she was the last (see also Srinnala. of the heavens Surinyar . and wilderness survival. Tel'Quessir) stacia ."Heavenly blessed" or "the Heavenly" . copper or green elven.Solonor Thelandira . wild.wild. of water suor . poisons.water.great renewal or revival.ancient and magical. copper (color or metal) sykerylor . son of the dusky sky" .luck sum.a priest of Sehanine Moonbow who has reached eighth or higher rank.a term used to refer to the green elves of the world of Krynn Sy’Quess – copper or green elf (informal).a title used as a name by a great and noble High Mage who served the Coronal Eltargrim Irithyl in Cormanthyr.faerie. hunting. Sy’Tel’Quessir syol . a deity's Chosen or prophet (in that case.bless.1."holy dream" . or referring to "green" under its associations with nature).a High Magic ritual that restores an elf's natural harmony (rids curses. see also Telessrin) Srinshee . See Aerakiir. or referring to "green" under its associations with nature) syldritch . Surinya'suor . See Aerakiir. suor'reverie . See Aerakiir. green (a natural leaf green.a priest of Sehanine Moonbow who has reached the fifth rank. killing storm syl .a priest of Sehanine Moonbow who has reached the seventh rank. who also was the last known possessor of the Ar'Cor'Kerym. green (a natural leaf green. a holy person.star staleen . see Sy’Tel’Quessir.a shooting star Syolkiir . See Eladarn. Plural Surinya'suora."holy or blessed dreamer. etc.silk.) sy . chaos syolkiir . holy. silent Ssri'Tel'Quessir . see Sy’Quess. Dhaeroaw. spar – fist Srinnala .maelstrom. also."Celestial Being. ssri. sylvan.one who is blessed. the title given to the liaison/messenger of the Arms-Major of the Akh'Velahr in the last days of Myth Drannor 2. See Aerakiir. Suorevar'vuorless . resurrection. a blessing." "Reverent Dreamer" . sylvan. restoration Suyoll ."messenger of holy visions" or "Omen Teller" ."Wildstar" or perhaps more accurately "shooting star" ."keeper of the lore of memory or history" .celestial.faerie."Historian" . a title 37 . Transcendentalist" . surnar ."The Revival" . tornado. one of the Seldarine.a historian Sol'teless .the elven god of archery.a holy vision surinya .another name for a priest of Sehanine Moonbow."keeper of the memory of flowers. blessed by suoress .a priest of Labelas Enoreth who has reached the sixth rank. Tel’Quessir. They were semi-sentient and contained the knowledge and memories of all previous wearers. a title given to a priest of Corellon Larethian who has achieved the sixth rank of priesthood."keeper of the Srinshee's lore" ."blade of honor" . Tel'Kiira . After the fall of Myth Drannor."wild stars" .a priest of Labelas Enoreth who has reached the fourth rank.given to any runner between divisions in the Cormanthor military 3.the tel . lore Tel'Adar .green or copper elves. See Sae’Quess. there are only a few ranks within the Church. wash. a term of endearment. See Lyenna. See Dukar.moonblade (see also teu'kerym) tarine . handed down through elven generations as family heirlooms."green magic" .magical gems once worn on the forehead in Cormanthyr and other elven nations by the lords or ladies of noble houses. See Baelshe. often used as a suffix (see itae) tahl . chronicler Teless ."The Gullible" . tas ."Lorist. Lorekeeper" .upon tel' . beloved.animal tarkhal .ancient.lorekeeper. Syol’Quess. run.the World Tel'Ennama "The First Flowering" .fox tae – love. and copper or wood elves."the Lost" .a full priest sy'quideh .a title given to the leader of an order known as the Eternal Srinnala that existed in the days of Myth Drannor right before its fall (see Srinnala.Wildspace (see also Ther'noarun) Syoluanna . which is bonded to their spirit and grants them special abilities. Telessrin ."Mischiefmakers.a blade sacred to the baelreth. the embodiment and symbol of their vows (see also baelreth) tahl'nodel .an acolyte Aasterinian .priests of Erevan Ilesere.magic associated with nature or the forest Sy'Tel'Quessir .blade tahlemar . ta .wall tasa . see also Adom’gisir. Makers of Chaos" ."lore gems" . which are as follows: Kessuk . Syolkiira . teless . sy. dripping teague . all known Tel'Kiira disappeared (see also Selu'Kiira) 38 . Sy’Quess. plural Tel’gisiae.lost Tarkhal .flow. This race name refers to both green or wild elves.an acolyte of Fenmarel Mestarine."Quicksilver" . Srinshee) Tel’gisir – Lorekeeper – one of two types of Dukars (elven dualist mages).the creation of the world and the first elves. vigil. moon/silver elven.a sacred or magical grove teshuel . tha. harper (female name suffix). See Aerakiir. magical Theur'foqal . a relic of Aryvandaar.a priest of Sehanine Moonbow who has reached the second rank. and another was acquired by the fey’ri who invaded Myth Drannor.The People (elves) tel'quiet . of the sky -ther – armor.– 1.friend.” an archaic form of address expressing a neutral stance towards a younger elf whom one has just met. See Aerakiir.moonstone Teu'quaress .sky. formal name for the moonhorses and a formal form of address teu'kerym . crying. nodel'ivae). prized for its beauty Teu'trakai . transformation Telmiirkara Neshyrr – “Transfiguring Spell-Song” – a spell that changes the essential nature of a caster to that of some form of outsider Tel'Quess . teushtasa . a very powerful crystal ball. ther ."Summoned Shield.conjured by magic. protection.near thar ."one who quests for visions" or "Vision Seeker" . evoked .thorn theur .summoned.telmiirkara – transfiguration.moonblade (see also tahl'nodel) teukiir . One was housed in the Tower of the Moon in Evermeet. weeping Teu'suoress .silver (moon) elves (see teu. ten – spin tenya . healer (female). Tel'Quessir) teu'trakai . See Celoralanalath.a priest of Sehanine Moonbow who has reached the fourth rank.secret knowledge." "Sky Seer" . invoked. see also -ethar. by which the Elven spirit is said to have been created) Teu'dhaer "Silver Shadows" . silver." "Moonblessed" .silverbark . capable of piercing even the most powerful magical defenses."rain of tears" .a priest or druid of Rillifane Rallathil who has reached the second rank. tha. see aethas thearn . spirit (refering to Sehanine's Tears.healer (male).tear.a High Magic ritual that creates a sheet of magical energy to be used as a really high quality window."one who sees/observes the sky. conjured. See Aerakiir. Teu'revar'sehaness . the occult teranthvar . see also etha thaes – “young stranger-elf.a euphemism for the Lythari as used by the green elves."Mooncalled. thal .moonhorse teu'ivae .clothing teranth . 39 . See Aerakiir."Moondancer" . vigilance 3.good -thar .an acolyte of Sehanine Moonbow.a priest of Sehanine Moonbow who has reached the third rank. blue 2. see Teu’Tel’Quessir Teu'Tel'Quessir . teu-kelytha – legendary moonhorse of Evermeet. see also ethal tham . Conjured Screen" . moon. teu'heriryar .take teu . Teu’Quess – moon/silver elf (informal).a type of tree native to the Realms.of the People (adjective) Tel'Quessir . also –ather. -ithar thas – those -thas – harp.the intangible radiance of the moon (see also lateu'ivae. thir Ther'darness .moonlight .cry.me "a part of the People" telthukiilir – “High Seeing Orb” or “great gem of lore” – effectively. tears."Silverbark" . It created an empathic and partially telepathic link between the newly-bonded couple. -ana. See Baelshe."one heart.pool (of water) thro . tradition trakai .family. see also -luth.grove ty – crystal. -ani.holy. -ani.maker.suitor "devoted to soulmate" Thiramindil . cousin. also –ather. This bond of the spirit creates an empathic link. uanna uanna . magical -til . plural uai. uann uath ."Lover" . See Araestar. that all elves may enter into with one another if they succeed in the proper preparation. See Araestar. crystaline u .Ther'noarun .thought. -til tia .Wildspace. which was once the standard of marriage ceremonies among the elven people. crafter.craft."sage one" . betrothed "beloved of soul-mate" Thiraminitae . see also –lua uann .bark "tree skin" -tria .tower tra . U'Aestar'Kess . -an. sage throess .eye."Suitor" . opposed to Uaul'Selu'Keryth .wing. sight. see also -eti. one mind.communion . kin. harper (male name suffix).dancer (male).a priest of Labelas Enoreth who has reached the seventh rank.dancer (female). builder. see also -a."Sage" .yellow -thus – harp. see aethus ti .magic."far sky" .a priest of Hanali Celanil who has reached the third rank."dancer of the ocean's heart" ally to the Seldarine. truth thosel . art. see also us u'aestar'kess . see also -a.a High Magic ritual that causes a temporary rift in the Weave.a sage Throess .tree trad . thuen . one breath" . -an. soul-mate thiramindil . sight. protection. -ual .an ancient High Magic ceremony. trea ."The Sundering.eye. -uth uaul . at War With the Weave" . winged -thir – armor. see also atril Trishina .against. see also Syolkiira -thi . ti tirith .a unique spirit bond of the elven people. causing all kinds of mass 40 .make. see also atria -tril .love. It is perhaps a testament to the tragic state of the elvenkind that they have lost the knowledge of this ritual now.true. kinswoman (female). thiraminitae .lore. ther thiramin . tho .a priest of Hanali Celanil who has reached the second rank.lance. goddess of dolphins and consort to Deep Sashelas. -ana. see also -eti. mind ua . and it has become very dangerous to perform. which involves complete and total trust. except among a select few.lover. "Librarian" .counselor.of the army or military." often used in the naming of swords vil . see also avia -vian . urspliness . see also avar vara .flight. plural usi. Maelat.clear 41 .chase. It is traditional amongst some priests of Shevarash to assign one of the five sacred weapons – sword.finger. kin. -uhar . novice.apprentice.a philosopher U'teless . See Baelshe. lam -umil . -var .lance. See also Dhaeraowathil.a suffix meaning "boon. one's life via . study.destruction.spirit. attainment of knowledge."one who is at the beginning of study" ."Tyros" . see har. -vanna.librarian Ursplindaaress . see avin vivendi . See Araestar."keeper of the lore of thought" . see also -drim.library "place for study and the attainment of knowledge" ursplindaaress .peace veri . see also -mil. See Baelshe. advisor ver . -ulam . Once used to create the island of Evermeet.a priest of Labelas Enoreth who has reached the third rank. living veritam .wizard -uth ."Free-thinker or Libertine" .arms velahr . and club – to each member of a Drowhunting party.scholar "one who studies" Urspliness . one of the five sacred weapons wielded by Shevarash.an alternative name for the Ar'Sha'Quessir Keryth u'tel . -udrim .family. bow. see also -ilam. spear.the army or military venishu . see avain -van.bond. -ihar Ukava – a sling.wisdom. pursuit Usal-Keryth . See Baelshe. acolyte. see also ua usal . kinsman (male). see ravan -var . -imil ursplin . hunt.a life.a priest of Labelas Enoreth who has reached the eighth rank. a soldier velahrn . confidant. tyros. wise.philosophy "the lore of thought" u'teless ."the Chasing War" .learning. compare wytalimen ursplindaar . See Baelshe.a priest of Labelas Enoreth who has reached the fifth rank.mother. vizier.father.storm.live.good fortune. us . promise."Scholar" ."Philosopher" . plural varae vel ."of the trees". sling. uath vaarn .fair. cousin. Dhaeraowathila. luck. drimme U'haess . Korathel.an acolyte of Labelas Enoreth.a priest of Hanali Celanil who has reached the fourth rank. flyer. Urspliniqu'ess . urspliniqu'ess . uth . Shama. see also -luth. also.evil vain . point vin . " "one who watches or sees" .von . path.open.music.bringer. speaking to images of one another.a priest of Labelas Enoreth who has reached the first rank.ice vuorl .a High Magic ritual that allows communication between people at a distance. personally understood (prefix) wylinta . See Baelshe.bringer. artifacts. see also yn 42 .firsthand knowledge."A Message on Birds' Wings to Silver" .sacred objects.message Vuorl'Kyshuf . welsa . observer Wylint'ess . experienced directly. items directly blessed by the divine."Observer. openly wihylos . wy.watcher.see(n) for oneself (from wy"experience" and linta "to see") wylint'ess . wytalimen . musician xilo – petal ya – 1. see also yr yr .sacraments . way 2. bridge.give yn .experience. helm yewl . knowledge gained by experience (compare ursplin) wyn . singular wihylo. Zandilar tel'Quaress .half elven zy .the proper Espruar for Zandilar the Dancer.a half-orc (rarely used. See Sharess.yrrin ." more properly called Zandilar tel'Quaress in Espruar. in the meantime zenar . less than half zenar'bhen . zara .during."Princess of generosity and creation. as elves are wont to think of anyone with orcish blood as an orc) zenar'quess .faith yrrinnam .half. of royalty za'af .crown "circlet of royalty" zair .ivory 43 .royal. declamation yth .lightning. see also -ezair. people za .folk."half-human" . One of the Seldarine. zair zel . see also -ezara. zara Zandilar the Dancer .a half-elf zenar'hakavarn .lightning.(the) faithful ysele – word. awain axe .rysar aeons . plural wihylos as – e at all times – eath’she attack.elandi art .adoe air .reth archer .adoe aflame . awakened .tarine apprentice .wihylo.venishu aeon .beryn fin adolescent .atamar adolescence . tel and .cint'nias ally .kar adamantine .urspliniqu'ess acorn .na.velahr arms (weapons) .drii ale .shaalth azure – eil 44 .she ages .eso alone – mestar always – eath’she lvish ambrosia . -thir arms (as in "taking up arms") .ommon - above .cael armor – hither.e alliance .quesst ancient .rillis after .deshu against .en awake.mus also .ent animal . strike .ar acolyte . -ther.nainiffi act .velahrn arrow .kerymeth army .urspliniqu'ess arcane .irasku alike .trad Art .ella autumn .uaul age . -ather.Faer artifact .beryn finess advisor . -lihn bond – mil. -umil boon .iqua beginner . -reen birth . see also sea elves blueleaf . thiraminitae beyond .athil banish. kerymaera (female) bladesong – Evaliir’kerym bless . halan battlecraft .kukisha bridge – ya bring .kulaa breath .badge . also kerym bladesinger – kerymaer (male).eilrahd blunt. also ialyshae "go with my blessing".kess.ama before .esk ballad . -llinn.ennama "first flowering" black .celoralanalath.yrrinnam beloved . -re.Alu'Tel'Quessir.suor blessing .urspliniqu'ess. iqua'ess behind . korblade .giir brook .tahl.ath 45 . see also sea elven blue elves .lothos belief. grizzly bear . suor. -elis.halantrad battle magic .enyor.inar build .soeh breeze – nai. -raee beat (rhythm) .trakai battle . moonbow lateu bowyer . saloh "blessed gift" blessed . believe . soeh (dragon's breath) breathe .resoshi betrothed . banishment . -lis.kesha beginning .fis brooch .giir bag . -lys bribe . endure) . -as. -rae. lani beauty .yn bringer – yr. also seanchai (really talented or skilled) bark . -sah. -imil. yn bright .ilphu blue .suor.tae.re.evaliir bane .inti bow – athel.cerlyn.alusfaen blossom . tha blue elven – Eil’Quess.athel'uanna branch .sain brother . Eil’Quess (informal). blunted .deth beast – rah.thiramindil.ausa bestow(s) .ama. thiramen below .keryfaer bear (animal) . also ialyshae "directly blessed from the hands of the gods" blink – iorwe (spell) blood .miir.alurashe beautiful .firvain big – ary binding – ran.yrrin believer .vian both .khaor bard .saaden beside .rillis but .ari're bear (carry. -ash.eil.muden boar – er bolt – lyn.arranaseer bread .uanna burning .leha by . itae.uann builder .kathan bravery . she'teless circle .venishu conjure. Sy’Quess (informal).arranaseer court – ahkiilor cousin – us (male).deth cat . uann creation .keryth cry .quis chaos .teushtasa crystal .ah craftsman . one's child -lean (as a suffix to a name) childhood .surnar clever . elven cat .abrar. cryshal. chanting . conjured .elladyr command .arrn.relos cowardice .kekuel clothing – tenya comet .N'Velahr covert operative .af city .ty curse . crescent moonlight .u'aestar'kess companion .za'af.teless chronologist .nelluon confidant .canine .benerel city dweller . dre (charm of personality).cath shee.fera change – alura chant.lyth.lateu. crystalline .si cave. catlike . of the Crown .za' Crown Wars – Cor’Rysar’Keryth crusade .lythi chronicler .seharan carry . enchantment).N'Velahrn cow (frighten) .rel coward . -thil counterattack.hoarth champion . sykerylor 46 .brar.cath.akh communion .reloseer craft . see also wood elven copper elves – Sy’Tel’Quessir.orar corruption – mhaor council .iqua.du crescent moon .ellathil courage . cavern .uann crafty .sanerek celerity .khaor cyclone .dre chase – usal chief – lon. charming .ty.lateu'ivae crown .kyshuf celestial .coo caress .surinya. celestial being surinyar chamber . the Creation Tel'Ennama "The First Flowering" creator . see also wood elves corrosion .lith children .caerilcarn counselor – venishu counter – athil.mus concealment .syol charge (something one is charged to do) akh charm – encik (a magical charm.N'tel-que'tethira clear .vivendi cleric . trad. ua (female) covert operations .sy copper elven – Sy’Quess.teushtasa crying . to craft . counterstrike .theur contentment – shiorell copper . uanna "maker" create .iquar crescent . ellon child .kar. -lanna (as a term of affection added to a name) dawn – ennama.drow.rilisira duty – akh.noresh. elven deities – Seldarine demon .estierran dynamics .holl diamond .hakarmaskannar. Ssri'Tel'Quessir dark/green elves .cooshee dove .alura dynasty . -nal. reverie.daquin dark. -nis.jar draconic .ia death .mor.mion.ia daylightlike .dharasha destruction . devourer. elven dog . -im dwarf – erkatam dweomer . atria (female) danger .dagger . -atri dancer – quaress.ka dragon . drow. Ilythiiri.mor. daytime .maravar. tria.karask destiny .Cha'Tel'Quessir darkvision .ysele deep . also takal dream .kerymhoarth during – zel dusk – ir. ru. creator deities Iquar'Tel'Quessir. -anis day.nikym dance – quar. -inal.reverie daylight . atril (male).ola.mai-. fir. -ire.rysar 47 .rudrink . drow.alu'mara dungeon . a day .nevae.nevaedarn daughter . mhaor (terrible genocidal destruction) devour . -ira.revar. dhaeroaw. -onal do .nydie – mor dimension door . Ilythiiri dark elves – dhaeroaw. dhaer. days iaa daydream . -tril. of diamond or diamondlike .coo. -atri. Ssri'Tel'Quessir druid . darkness (spiritual) . darkness . Ilythiiri. though the meaning of that phrase is really “passing west. sea druid .nesirtye dimensions . dark of the moon – odelhir dark elven – Dhaer’Quess.ia. dreamlike . celoralanalath.” which is thought to be a journey to Arvandor as opposed to a true death decay – orar declamation .nim deity .dijak dirt – erek distant – noarun.orar.arsurinya.went. see also twilight duskwood . ghaatil’ren death of old age. to devour wenta dew . of death .san drow .kar dog . aravae eight .each . -eti. encik (enchantment of the mind or heart) end . -deth.sikki equine .pye'aia eighth .kesir.len evil . of the Elves Tel'Quess. -ilam.kanearth .Ityak-Ortheel elf-friend . esti Elvenkind .erek.reloseer feline – si female – etriel (noun).dath ending .my enchantment .orar eternal – eath. shee emerald .nesirtye elven – quess. failure – fanil fair – lam. -ulam faith .Sha'Quessir elfgate – ghaatiil elsewhere .eath endure .wenta east . equally . -ara (adjective) few .shee.syl. quessir elf maid .hakar entropy .Tel'Quessir.lam ecstacy .enna eagle .vaarn evoke. eth ever . shee. -onal fear .yrrin. cal faithful .orar equal.Tel'Quess.ker.pye'aia either .went. -ashk. earthy . syldritch fail.etriel elfblade . evoked . of the elvenkind .deth enemy . -okash father – avar.op elf .hu erosion .Tel'Quessir. -var far – noarun. syldritch 48 .kerym Elf-Eater .lam eastern .ennamar fey . to eat . ever- Elves .yrrinnam falcon – dho falling star .elladyr family – ua fate – kash. -inal.kan eaglelike . shee.theur extra – exanimos eye – ti. -til faerie . -nal.dath endless .koeh eat . lia frost – losi funeral . -sah flight – drimme.ha friend – sha.yth food .keth garb . nelluon “illusion” glitter . -il.karask fifth .Ar'Tel'Quessir.quarlani'har frond .ar (color). wisdom of the forest .spar five . -vanna.sekkar fletcher – ash.feywine . scient (metal) gold elven – Ar’Quess.shan god . -or. -lie glade – dul glamour – encik “charm.be-inway gale .resoshi great .u'haess freedom .cor'avarae grant(s) . -lie give – yewl giver – yewless.Elquesstria field . -van.deshu'pye flaming .quevan fortress – antha fortune – via. aflame .pye fox .arsurinya goddess . -iat.rillis first .kessuk for .kiir gift . -udrim flow .enna.pye fourth .nesh forbidden – khaor forever – eath’she forgotten . avia four .rillis flee .deshu'pye fighter .maskan. -as. good luck – via.fhaor. saloh. ancient forest. grandfathers .tasa flower – ama.ta free .ael 49 .siffi foolish .cor'avara "legendmother".arsurinya gold .vil fire . -oro flute . first among – Cor fist . -ila.cor'avar "legend-father". ravanthas. see also sun elven gold elves . thar friendship . -drim. -il. Ar’Quess (informal). -ithar. -ethar.sharatam go .klatha fool .ivae gnome . -iel.biir finger .keryness filth .evar fly (to fly) – drim folk .rum fiend . plural othi Gate .cor'avarn grandmother .que forest – ravan. see also sun elves good – thar good fortune. -iel. grandmothers .ghaatiil gem . -var. -ila. enchantment”.ha free thinker .ang glow .tenya garbage – biir gate – oth. avia grandfather . ava harmony .quor herald .sol historian .kai hide.arran hibernation . -thus (male). also Cha'Tel'Quessir. harper – aethus (male).hin heart .ne.(forest green) green elven – Sy’Quess. less than half . -lae.kiins hold .Cor'Selu'Taar High Magic . ele (male) he . Sy’Quess (informal).ala. hoards .Ar'Selu'Taar.an happiness .nelluon hidden .sol'teless hoard .quor hero .gil grove .ael'cor'avarae green . see also wild elves griffon . -thas (female) hatred . nes "one heart" .drag haunted . see protector gullible – kessuk hair . see also wild elven green elves . also el.adoessuor hide (skin) . harmonious – llae.Sy'Tel'Quessir. nelluon high .Arselu'Tel'Quess hill . growth .hied.ael'cor'avara "great-legend-mother". -ual.avae happy .suoress 50 . nee.d'etriel here . trea grow.etriel hers . also kiin (connotation of greed) holy – suor. -lua. -llae harp.great-grandfather . aethas (female). Great High Mage .bael.orisa guard (verb) . tha. greatgrandmothers . -al/ala. of the Seldarine – Seldar. etha (female) hear .n'. great-grandfathers ael'cor'avarn great-grandmother .adomhaor haven . also sy or syl (natural).meli held – hiedoso helm . half-elven zenar'quess half-orc .kerynsuoress holy person .surinya.dun his . -la.ya her . heavenly-blessed surinya'suor heel . ela (female).kiin.chas.zenar'hakavarn halfling .d'quessir history . ethal (male).sel High Mage .teranthvar.aestar heavenly .cas here .kacha half.sherekir hand .quessir heal – faenya healer – thal.arraness heroic .zenar half-elf – zenar-bhen.holme hawk – el.ael'cor'avar "greatlegend-father". of Corellon Larethian – Cor’ holy liberator .ageas guardian . hiding . nu horse .encik inn – scennel into . -aira homeland – maernthor honey – sal. -ryl hurricane .le ice .aul influences .har joining . plural ilaeri invoke.mault ivory – zy jade .nha iron .holy warrior . -aral.heriryar horselike . young human .emar hope. -rail/-ria.jen hound . -ryl aes .Cha'Tel'Quessir 51 . iorwe “jumps” jungle elves .oacil journey .kerynsuoress home – enial.bhin hunt – usal. hopeful . isal honor .ry jewel .dre.von idiot . invoked – theur is .hunted hunter – aral.siffi idiotic – kessuk illusion – nelluon illuminated . sali. coo human .hu how .ium in . -aith.arrn. rail (male).bhen. -ral.aulor invader – ilaer.kiir join . sykerylor husband – aias I .sehan joy – avae jump – ar’iorwi. ria (female). ral. -fel.ivae.u'haess library . -on (male). friendship".n'avae life . ua (female) king . que love . wytalimen “knowledge acquired through experience”.iolaa knight . high lore .selu lorekeeper .eisliesen kin – us (male). communion".cor libertine . soulmate".aestar "marriage. thro. veri.keep .ursplin. itae 52 .fendil. ar’iorwe “leaps” learning .ni live .teless loremaster . -afel.ursplindaar.kulaa lone . kess.mai. -efel law . -ianna.cor kingdom . millentu known .veri loaf . veris living . kiin (connotation of greed). a life.norn. the love of a couple".ael know .enna lonely . savalir killing . uth land of the elves . learning by experience wytalimen leather . ursplin “knowledge acquired through study”.mertel killer – mai. keeps . tel.harkess knife .soless lost – tarkhal. green leaf – elrad leap – ar’iorwi. tae. zara. mor killed .laranlors lore . u'aestar'kess "soul-bond.mestar look . librarian ursplindaaress lich .gis. elven lich .anharad legendary . -on/-onna keeper . high knowledge – selu labyrinth . fis (bright) lightning – zair.tel.baelnorn lie . plural – gisiae. noble lord .azae. one's life . quarlani'har "soul-bond.e listen – hin lit .veritam lifeforce . Coronal kingly .coraar kiss . thiramen "love.ever lake – que.aer leaf .faen.gisir.thro. beloved. onna (female) kill . kiins.ium little . noble lady .menatu.gis.radh.kerymhoarth lady – etriel. -luth.laranlas lament – sofema lance – uath. millentu knowledge . -ian.Cor'Quessir. -azair/-ezara like (similar to) .pellinta lord – quessir. thro.faer light . -ar (adjective) malicious .aelo meeting . light of the moon nodel'ivae. battle magic – keryfaer.aasterinian message .lateu'ivae moonlike .teu'kerym. see also silver elves moonblade . ana (female name suffix). powerful magic .rell marriage – aestar master . tiamake – uann.lia misty . via. -an (male name suffix).teu'heriryar. see also star elves moment – she’kyshuf “time-quick”.) lerret (spell-magic). -a. movements – iorwi 53 . -uanna maker – uanna. plural . see also silver elven moon elves .sofema mountain – silath.ik military . mah (male).arkhol "great stone" moon . -ani malaise – adomhaor male – quessir (noun). luck” lupine – ly maelstrom . -ani.laf.il mithral – mithral mithral elven – Mithral’Quess.faer "art.Teu'Tel'Quessir.sinnivi lover . ansrivarr mercury . aias mausoleum . uth.ath tel'quiet mist – il mistress . Teu’Quess (informal). teu-kelytha (formal) moonlight .aia.lateu.tia.faenya meditation . in the moment – quor’she “here-time” monolith . -sel.morenial me .tel'quiet meadow .teukiir mother .nodel.lovely . avia “good fortune.anil many . crescent moon . -a. crescent-moonlight ." quideh (spontaneous magic. teu moonstone .thiraminitae.Dukar. evael'dil luck – staleen.lian mate .sykerylor mage . tahl'nodel moonbow .klathmor medicine . see also star elven mithral elves – Rua’Tel’Quessir.lateu moondark .dun mourn .reithirgir magical . -isel (like a mountain) move – iorwe (a command) movment. as an adjective . avara mound .aelou memory – sol.mahs magic .teu'ivae.teu moon elven – Teu’Quess.ik (strength & power) mighty .rum meat . Mithral’Quess (informal).faern. dualist mage .velahrn mind .u mine .reverie meet .vara. ma (female).odelhir moonhorse . -asel.vuorl might . High Mage Selu'Taar. also ess (a person).enna.manth oathgiver .savalir music – wyn musician – wyn must . -sha. iltem (figurative "one".nar near .sim not .ath of the People (elves) .ennamar onyx . op orc .neh no matter .everae. -ia.murder – eisliesen murderer .ilyran open. -aruil.athil never . ion “a noble.lonoon . -she.welsa opposed (to) .lareth nine .reverie'lateu. -ii.hakavarn order .nievana noble – ary.amne. ruil.tham nectar . n' novice .lahr nameless . oaken .nielen night .anil nemesis .lo. suor'reverie on . openly . quess omen .quesst nefarious .khol'maniith observer .cormanth nocturnal . someone) only .nharaigh nor .cy opal .naioath . -eruil.col.aer origin . -shor of .nars north . a lord or lady” noblesse oblige .iquar owl – gar 54 .urspliniqu'ess now – quor’she “here-time” oak .sim northern .la nightfall .akh mythal – mythal name .arta one . of the night .wylint'ess occult .khovakhov no .khovakhov nineth .teranth ocean – alu.akhan oathstone .iqua original .uaul or – quin. Oyster.Common section. Conch and Pearl.u'tel.Nevaetriel "dark lady. see the entry for Halcyon in the Elvish .adon. philosopher .avae'mhaor pair .giir pit . There are names for the Acolytes.Common section. sea priest. Rising Thermal." See the entry for Nevaetriel in the Elvish Common section. priest of Deep Sashelas . see death passion – evael pastry . preceeding – kasha prey .ranks within the Church are given different titles. Tel'Quess perilous .ik (temporal. and Balaenas. priestess of Eilistraee . Sea Lion.Tel'Quessir." Keraera "spellsinger" or Kerym'quaress "sword dancer.adoness peacetime .qua parliament (buildings) – ahkiilor parry – ellathil “counterstrike” passing West – ghaatil’ren.laev pegasus . ondreier preceed.penaal pool (of water) . ver peacekeeper .Afaera "Circle Singer".dijak point . -ahal.Aegis'shee "feywarden" . Feathered Dancer. Silent Screech. Soaring Spirit.mhaor plain . priestess of Angharradh . see the entry for Aegis'shee in the Elvish .thosel portal – ghaatiil potency ." priest of Aerdrie Faenya . Walrus.shaar plane (as in Outer Plane) .mara.aes priest . Rain Bringer.pain .athal place . Cloud Walker.ya peace . ess petal .quinpah path . Argonaut.gael people – yth.aia paladin – kerynsuoress pale – hal.vil polearm . -ihal palpable .shesh plague .Delphion "dolphinite".nilaamin person .ondreier power . Abalone. Nautilus. Sky Diver. or Alu'mara "sea druid. surnar priest of Corellon Larethian . quessir People. strength). see Alu'mara in the Elvish Common section. the full priests and the High Priests. Trophon. of the People quess. Seal. in the Inner Sea they use such individual titles as Clam.quess. or Windchaser. Cowrie. Priests of Aerdrie Faenya are likely to take individual titles such as Aquiline Hunter.u'teless pin .xilo philosophy . such as they are. Delphinus. the . Narwhal. are given different titles.ranks within the Church. or Quarlaninar "Totem Sister. Aquarian". which is how Elves pass out of this world at the end of their natural lifespans.Halcyon "Halcyon" . Sashelas priests in the Great Sea use individual titles such as Sea Otter. ie. There is also a faction within the Church known as Ael'teukacha "silver-haired knights" or 55 . -umil prophet . mostly named for trees of the Realms. such as they are.Lyenna "lone wolf".Baelshe "time sentinel" or She'teless "chronologist." See the entry for Dhaeroawathila in the Elvish Common section. priest of Sehanine Moonbow . those who sing the trees. Coronal quest – sar.Cor'Etriel.Aerakiir "starsinger.Mhaor'wenta "sin-eaters" which is also open to males.kyshuf quit – neshanas 56 ." See the entry for Aerakiir in the Elvish . or carnivorous hunters.Common section." See the entry for Celoralanalath in the Elvish Common section for individual ranks within the Church." See the entry for Eladarn/Eledarn for individual ranks within the Church in the Elvish Common section. priest of Solonor Thelandira – Eladarn/Eledarn "hawkeye. -imil. privation ." also known as Surinya'suor "the Heavenly. -thir protector . which may change randomly by day or even hour. priest of Labelas Enoreth .Amnes "oakheart" or Celoralanalath "druid.kerradun promise – manth. priest of Shevarash .avae pursuit – usal queen .Syoluanna "mischiefmaker".aegis protection – aegis.Dhaeraowathila "dark avenger.aegisess pub . See the entry for Syoluanna in the Elvish . priest of Erevan Ilesere . priest of Hanali Celanil . sehan'maniith. Priests of Fenmarel have vary little use for fancy or flowery titles. most of which are named for aspects of archery.Common section.Common section. High ranking priests of Hanali often use individual titles." See the entry for Baelshe in the Elvish Common section for individual ranks. Priests of Erevan use individual titles too varied to count. -mil.suoress protect . priest of Fenmarel Mestarine .Common section. -isar quick. -asar. Which of the titles uses depends on how proactive and worldly a priest of Labelas is.scennel pure .Common section for individual ranks within the Church. See the entry for Lyenna for individual ranks. quickness . priest of Rillifane Rallathil . in the Elvish . -ther. See the entry for Ael'teukacha in the Elvish . -ather. birds of prey.Araestar "goldheart" or Evael'dil "paramour. drowbane." See the entry for Araestar for individual ranks in the Elvish . see also blue elves second . ahrmaesuol (a great restoration) resurrection . -ean rider – heriryarean.suyoll.alushtasa rainbow . -ist sea – alu sea elven – Alu’Quess. suffix).revar restoration .py savannah .alurashe riddle .aia (the second in a series) secret . ele’dho (male) ray – lyn. seen .rain .ar'hakavarn scroll – lersaat. -iss. ky. -ean ring – af rite – nin. see for oneself". -ist scro . -ihel sage – thro salvation .cla royal . -nine. prefix).suyoll.suyoll revival .urspliness screen – foqal scribe – is. reserves .olin see .wihylos sadness – hel.linta "to see.or red – harsan regal .aillesel sanctuary . ruby red .aer run (move quickly) . -nyn ritual – nin. prefix) sack .firaptor .za Royal Guard .shaar scholar .-i (pluralizer.rysar reserve .sehan'kyshuf run (running water) . -ahel. ke' (pluralizer.d' (possessive.iridor.esk sacraments . -iss.kiin.lateu'ivae rainlike .tasa rune – ansr 's . ahrmaesuol (a great revival) rhythm . see also blue elven sea elves .Alu'Tel'Quessir. -is. -nine.armathor ruby .jharren rose .mel 57 . Alu’Quess (informal). -llinn.holme sapphire .laran regardless .ela'dho (female).nievana reign .fendil realm . suffix) -s .kiins rest .lue ride – heriryarean." wylinta "see. -nyn rope . -lihn real .kyrules . ni (possessive. iten spirit .kyshuf spell – ker spellsong .aer.heri stick . .rid speed .desha soft . avain spirits (alcohol) .iltem son .neshyrr spin – ten spinner .olan.nelluon. -lan (as a term of affection added to a name) song .til silent .sarash.ang speak . Teu’Quess (informal).teu'trakai similar (to) – e simple – siff.heriryar steel – maskaulat step – iorwe step aside .foqal Shieldmeet . hinual singer – aer (male).khovaia skin .velahrn someone .inar six .hinual spear .skiimer soul .rua steed .hinue. -re. also to shape sharp .inar sight – darn.thiramin sound .etriel sheath .ni'hinuallae star – stacia. see also mithral elves starlight. lirr sibling .mai sleep . nismart .Aeloulaev. -ti.deshu'khovaia seventh .Teu'Tel'Quessir.dhaer. see also moon elves silverbark .arn sparkle . Rua’Quess (informal).qua soldier .ssri silk . aera (female) sister .mertel slayer . aer.seh solid .ari.kekuel snow .ni short sword – nikerym shine – lar.kiir. -reen shadow . rua. -eti.daoine starlike . aera soon .hin south .arn southern .ja. -isar senate .ja 58 .velahr.quarlani soulmate .caerilcarn seven .reverie sly .kai sky .quesstiasa spring – ari.ssri silver .ther slain . -ri staff .khovaia sixth .nekra shield . Cinnaelos'Cor. Pyesigen short .deshu'khovaia shackles – ran. don (as a metal) silver elven– Teu’Quess. teu (as a color). see idiot singing .ev stanza . see also moon elven silver elves .eir she . bright star .) quarlani (a spirit or soul).sigen so .teu (spirit as substance or an intangible thing.seed – niffi seeker – sar. soldiers . vain. shadows/concealment . -ali. ehalaer (usually a mage's or druid's staff or a magical staff of some kind) stag . of shadow n' shadowtop – seldhaer shape – darach.ah small . starshine .iorwe stern . -asar. shooting star – syolkiir star elven – Rua’Quess. see also mithral elven star elves – Rua’Tel’Quessir.. strider – am (male).lor (in relation to someone). isal sword . -ihel tempo .thas thought – u thousand – fhoel thousandfold .nehel'quen thief .tel' them . summoned .nehel'feer they .sil (even still) stone . avel.haran tower .khaor take .kai surfeit.alurashe that .piir tree .teshuel talk . nae (to a place) together . attack .she to .thearn those .arrn. tra tribute .ik (physical strength). avin strength . -ahel.neshanas storm .leshere third . short sword nikerym sylvan .aerister tear.thiramindil summer – aro. see also gold elves sunlight .avae'mhaor suitor .kerym. surplus .exanimos swan – am sweet – sal.belath tool .fhaor. diir (made of stone) stop .nijharren study .ursplin stupid .meth top .lathanyll surface . vin.deth tomb .khov through – eshaal thunder .khov this .aestar tolerate .dalsien time . ama (female) strike.hel.lath.tirith tradition . Sha’Quess (informal). teushtasa.hinual tangible – qua teacher . see also gold elven sun elves . -ro summon.sykerylor.siilen the . lida (spiritual or inner strength) stride.kessuk subjugate .khov 59 .sy or syl sylvan elves .sel tornado .morenial tomorrow . sali.trad traitor – dhaeroaw transfiguration – telmiirkara transformation .sha sun elven – Sha’Quess.Sy'Tel'Quessir taboo .theur sun .sehan treasure .telmirrkara travel .still .bren thorn .Ar'Tel'Quessir. arrn (great storm). saloh trio .teu tears .fhoeldin three .khol (a stone).rel suffering .ella string . sykerylor touch . tha vile .malawain undead .aha want .ly- wake .adomhaor upon .tas wand . the result of a vow .maniith vowkeeper .true .anil villain .thiramin truth . both – inti ugly . -ron walks – ro. ro.uaul vice versa .akhan vulpine .ni'hinuallae versus . mal 60 .mormhaor under . -ri.niefendil unrest . vigilance .kai vision .nuvendi unicorn – raer unjoin – kileaarn unjoining .be-inway walk – sehan walker – sehaness.manth.aia.aniless visage . also __" vigil. -ri.tho twig . -ron wall . the two of them. reverie'lateu vizier – venishu void . warfare .ja twilight .ernath understanding . suor'reverie. thotrue love .nelluon verse .e __ eso __ "as __.kerradun war.kileaarna unknown .biir un.keryth.teague us – feer veil .darn.ki vow .avae. psychic or holy vision reverie.n' unawakened .lareth two . keryfaern. see also copper elves woodcraft – quevan word .rilis.Faer weep . see High Mage. see Grove wood elven – Sae’Quess. the energy that is the Weave that is also life .ivae. see also green elven wild elves – Sy’Tel’Quessir.inorum without . wing – ethil. lone wolf .ly.avariel. mage wolf. durr (a path or gate) we – quen weak – hal. -thi winged elven – avariel winged elves . sumway – ya.ren western .Selu.shunti where .foqal wine .auglatha wisdom – har. quesstiasa (strong elven spirits distilled under moonlight from fruit nectar and honey). see also green elves Wildspace . -thi winged – av.teushtasa weeping . -nae white .) Ivae'rillis'Saerlooniasa (Saerloonian "Glowfire". Teu'dhaer "Silver Shadows" wood .lythari. ihar. sy or syl.) Elquesstria (feywine. van. kess window .ren what . quesst (nectar).tasa water .lyenna wolf elven .kerymeth Weave.sen whatever – nievana when . quevan "tree wisdom.uth. -ahal.dar. ern winterbreeze .aia wild – syol.) morimatra (spiced drow wine). -ihal weapon .kerradun wizard . -ae.ward .sae-. -ihar.sharti which . the . types of wine Arthuen'Saerlooniasa (Saerloonian "Topaz".alus. Ther'noarun "far sky" wind . Av'Tel'Quessir (formal) winter . Syol’Quess. -odar the world tel'adar wyrm – takal 61 .Syolkiira "wild stars". Sae’Quess (informal).var.lythari wolf elves . woodcraft" wise – har. wolflike .itas warrior . las wild elven – Syol’Quess.erl.iasa. Ly'Tel'Quessir.keth. like or of the wood .rilisafel west . dae (daylight-white) wife . uhar with .siilen whisper – gala. -adar. a wood .keryness wash .teushtasa weirwood .ausa within . war wizard . san (drink. wine).ysele world .) Elvarquesst (rare elven wine only for special occasions. -uhar. see also copper elven wood elves – Sy’Tel’Quessir. lith.aeleth. thaes (polite but neutral form of address. sil (still) you – nehel yourself . beryn fin "adolescence" 62 .ashanelath yellow .thuen yes . archaic) youth (a time in one's life) .lyth your.hiine youth (a person) .neheless young .year .lyth young elf. child . yours .avavaen yet .beryn finess. ") This is a term of endearment.ua. Amalanatae "my beloved Amalana.when speaking of. or addressing. d'Laerothus "Laeroth's cousin." Arilynua "my cousin Arilyn. plural avarn . one's child.lyth.ola . regardless of gender. and the name of the elf whose cousin is being discussed is proceeded by the possessive prefix "d'" (ie. the suffix "-in" is added to the end of the elf's first name (ie.tae. Laerothus "my cousin Laeroth. When speaking of another elf's daughter. one's cousin or other family. the suffix "-inar" is added to the end of that elf's first name. and the name of the elf whose daughter is being discussed is proceeded by the possessive prefix "d'" (ie." Laerothitae "my beloved Laeroth"). and the elf's name is always proceeded by the prefix possessive "d'" (ie.when speaking of. Arilynlean "my child Arilyn. the suffixes "-lanna" or "-ola" are added to the end of the elf's first name (ie. d'Laerothlanna "Laeroth's daughter. the same suffixes are used. or 63 .when speaking of.") child . and the name is proceeded by the possessive prefix "d'" (ie. This is a term of endearment. depending on whether or not it ends in a vowel (ie. d'Arilyninar "Arilyn's brother. Arilynola "my daughter Arilyn. itae .") Plural forms are the same as the singular. the same suffixes are used. This can also be added to the end of an elf's name to refer to that elf's father. or addressing. d'Laerothlean "Laeroth's child. or addressing. Laerothavar "my father Laeroth"). d'Arilynavar "Arilyn's father. one's own father. When speaking of another elf's brother.when speaking of. the suffix "-lean" may be added to the end of the elf's first name in the place of the "daughter" or "son" suffixes (ie.inar. When speaking of another elf's cousin. one's lover.") family . Laerothin "my brother Laeroth.orms of ddress addressing. plural usi (male) ." This is a term of endearment." or "-itae" are added to the end of the elf's first name. brother . plural uai (female).") cousin . When speaking of another elf's child. one's daughter.avar. or addressing. plural inarn . this is a term always used in the third person. plural lythi . This is used as a term of endearment. one's brother.when speaking of.") amily & Friends beloved .when speaking of. the suffixes "tae.see cousin father . or us." This is a term of endearment. the suffixes "-var" or "-avar" may added to the end of the elf's first name (ie. the suffixes "-ua" or "-us" may be added to the end of the elf's first name (ie. or addressing. and the name of the elf whose child is being discussed is proceeded by the possessive prefix "d'" (ie. the same suffix is used. notice that it marks a more equal relationship between parent and child than humans are used to. daughter ." This is a term of endearment. one uses this title of deep respect." vara'cor'avar "my mother's grandfather. and is never used to address one's grandfather directly. when discussing one's greatgrandparents with others. One may also speak of another elf's great-grandfather in a similar fashion to Common references." this form of address is always in the third person. which is never matched with an elf's proper name. cor'avar d'Arilyn "Arilyn's grandfather. back through any number of generations. by pairing the word ael'cor'avar with a name and possessive (ie. by pairing the word cor'avara with a name and possessive (ie. plural cor'avarae . in the case of his mother's grandfather and his father's grandfather. an elf simply uses ael'cor'avar. great-grandmother . an elf simply uses cor'avara. one uses this title of deep respect. by pairing the word cor'avar with a name and possessive (ie. when discussing one's grandparents with others." this form of address is always in the third person. in the case of his mother's father and his father's father.) the elf would differentiate in that very way (ie. When speaking of one's grandmother in the third person. and is never used to address one's great-grandfather directly. plural cor'avarn "legend-father" .) the elf would differentiate in that very way (ie.cor'avara. or addressing. If an elf needs to differentiate between two grandmothers (say. One may also speak of another elf's grandmother in a similar fashion to Common references.ael'cor'avar.when speaking of. or addressing. which is never matched with an elf's proper name." this form of address is always in the third person. one uses this title of deep respect. one uses this title of deep respect. one's own great-grandfather."legend-mother" .") grandmother . or addressing. avar'avar "my father's father.ael'cor'avara.") great-grandfather . in the case of his mother's mother and his father's mother."great-legendmother" . or addressing. When speaking of one's greatgrandfather in the third person. which is never matched with an elf's proper name. it is assumed that the "grandfather" referred to is one's own. one's own greatgrandmother. cor'avara d'Arilyn "Arilyn's grandmother. avar'cor'avar "my father's grandfather."great-legend-father" when speaking of. When speaking of one's grandfather in the third person.when speaking of. one's own grandmother.when speaking of." vara'avara "my mother's mother.) the elf would differentiate in that very way (ie. When speaking of one's great-grandmother in the third 64 . If an elf needs to differentiate between two greatgrandfathers (say. which is never matched with an elf's proper name. If an elf needs to differentiate between two grandfathers (say. it is assumed that the "grandmother" referred to is one's own.cor'avar. and is never used to address one's grandmother directly. plural ael'cor'avarn .grandfather . one's own grandfather. avar'avara "my father's mother." vara'avar "my mother's father. it is assumed that the "great-grandfather" referred to is one's own. One may also speak of another elf's grandfather in a similar fashion to Common references. an elf simply uses cor'avar.") Note that this title is used to refer to any male ancestor of a particular elf's past great-grandfathers. ael'cor'avar d'Arilyn "Arilyn's great-grandfather. when discussing one's grandparents with others. plural ael'cor'avarae . it is assumed that the "greatgrandmother" referred to is one's own. the same suffixes are used. husband . This can also be added to the end of an elf's name to refer to that elf's mother. plural olani . This is used as a term of endearment.when speaking of. the suffixes "-lan" or "-olan" are added to the end of the elf's first name (ie. by pairing the word ael'cor'avara with a name and possessive (ie." This is a term of endearment.") siblings . one's sister. and the elf's name is always proceeded by the prefix possessive "d'" (ie. the suffix 65 . and is never used to address one's greatgrandmother directly. d'Laerothinar "Laeroth's sister. plural aiasi . the suffix "-inar" is added to the end of that elf's first name." this form of address is always in the third person. ael'cor'avara d'Arilyn "Arilyn's great-grandmother. it is only used in the third person. kinsman . d'Arilynaias "Arilyn's husband. When speaking of another elf's sister. back through any number of generations. in the case of his mother's grandmother and his father's grandmother. one's own wife. The elf's name is always proceeded by the prefix possessive "d'" (ie. or addressing.see cousin mother .person. plural varae. when discussing one's greatgrandparents with others. plural inarn . Arilynavara "my mother Arilyn")." This is a term of endearment. When speaking of another elf's son. or addressing.olan. and the elf's name is always proceeded by the prefix possessive "d'" (ie. avar'cor'avara "my father's grandmother. Laerothlan "my son Laeroth. and the name is proceeded by the possessive prefix "d'" (ie.inar." vara'cor'avara "my mother's grandmother.") son . One may also speak of another elf's greatgrandmother in a similar fashion to Common references. kin.") wife . one's own husband. this is a term always used in the third person.aia. plural aiae .") Notice that since elves of different cultures may accept multiple marriages or same-sex marriages. this is not limited other than by the gender of the spouse in question (it might be perfectly correct to speak of d'Laerothaias "Laeroth's husband" or even d'Laerothaiasi "Laeroth's husbands"). or addressing. and therefore. This can also be added to the end of an elf's name to refer to that elf's husband. d'Arilynolan "Arilyn's son. notice that it marks a more equal relationship between parent and child than humans are used to. one's son. or addressing. and the name of the elf whose son is being discussed is proceeded by the possessive prefix "d'" (ie.This is only used as a suffix when speaking of another elf's brothers and sisters collectively.") Not that this title is used to refer to any female ancestor of a particular elf's past greatgrandmothers. the suffix "-in" is added to the end of the elf's first name (ie.ine . or addressing.aias. one's own mother.when speaking of.) the elf would differentiate in that very way (ie. d'Laerothavara "Laeroth's mother.") sister . an elf simply uses ael'cor'avara. avara. Arilynin "my sister Arilyn. d'Laerothine "Laeroth's siblings.vara. This is used as a term of endearment. If an elf needs to differentiate between two great-grandmothers (say. this is a term always used in the third person. Laerothaias "my husband Laeroth").when speaking of. avarae when speaking of. the suffixes "-vara" or "avara" may added to the end of the elf's first name (ie. the suffix "-aias" is added to the end of the elf's first name (ie.when speaking of. sir. one may also substitute the respectful forms of address for a noble elven lord or lady "quessir" or "etriel.") See also noble. Laerothlian “Master Laeroth. if he is the Lord of a House. Arilynia “Arilyn. Arilynaia "my wife Arilyn"). and the elf's name is always proceeded by the prefix possessive "d'" (ie. the suffix "-ian" is added to the end of the elf's first name. This is used as a term of endearment. if she is the Lady of a House. this is a term always used in the third person. sir. noble elven male. Lady. even in implication. Laerothian "Lord Laeroth". one may do so by title (ie.ael . a great ruler. it can also be added to his surname (ie. Durothilianna "Lady Durothil. d’Arilynlian “Arilyn’s master. noble elven male. -ion added to their names as a term of respect (ie." When addressing a knight directly. who are not entitled to “Lord” or “Lady”. however. the suffixes "ianna" or "-ia" are added to the end of the elf lady's first name. noble elven lord. Lord. See also noble. High Mage . the noble elf”) – this is commonly used to address the scions of noble families. it can also be added to her surname (ie."-aia" is added to the end of the elf's first name (ie.to speak of a knight. ael "Dame." Ael'Arilyn "Dame Arilyn". one uses the term "ael. mistress – lia – to address one’s mistress directly. See also Lady. the suffix “-lia” can be added to the end of her first or last name (ie. Arilynia or Arilynianna "Lady Arilyn". noble – any member of the nobility may have the suffixes –ia. see also royalty. Laerothii “Laeroth.") Note that unlike human cultures. master – lian – to address one’s master directly. also occasionally King or Queen." It is not appropriate. Durothilian "Lord Durothil.") Notice that since elves of different cultures may accept multiple marriages or same-sex marriages. the noble elf”.to address an elven Lord directly.) or simply used alone (ie. the suffix “-lian” can be added to the end of his first or last name (ie. noble elven lady. Ael'Arilyn "Dame Arilyn". to add the suffix for Lord or Lady to an elven knight's 66 . Lord – laranlors “regal lord” . Lord. as that is reserved for a different title. Lady – laranlas “regal lady” . noble elven lady. the same suffix is used. this form of address is equal to that of Lord on an Order of Precedence.” See also mistress. see also royalty. -ii.Selu'Taar King . this is not limited other than by the gender of the spouse in question (it might be perfectly correct to speak of d'Arilynaia "Arilyn's wife" or even d'Arilynaiae "Arilyn's wives"). See also dame. Ael'Laeroth "Sir Laeroth.) When speaking of another elf’s master. oble & Formal Titles dame . or.to address an elven Lady directly.when addressing an elven knight directly. or. Emperor or Empress . knight .") See also knight. d'Laerothaia "Laeroth's wife. This can also be added to the end of an elf's name to refer to that elf's wife.” Durothillian “Master Durothil”. or.Cor'Quessir. noble elven lady. name. and the name of the elf whose master is being discussed is proceeded by the possessive prefix “d’” (ie. this prefix is added to the beginning of her name (ie.) or may simply refer to him or her as Ael "Sir" or "Dame".Coronal. ” See also master. Zalaranlas. Ael'Laeroth "Sir Laeroth".when addressing an elven knight directly. Princess . Anyone below that . see also noble elven lady. Zalaranlors. or Coronal. Count.Za'etriel.Arilynlia “Mistress Arilyn. Duchess.") This is applicable regardless of the actual royal title. royalty. or Empress. the prefix "za'" is added to the beginning of the name of the royal person (ie. Za'Laeroth "Your Highness Laeroth").Za or Cor .Cor'Etriel.quessir (a term of respect).is addressed as Lord or Lady.) When speaking of another elf’s mistress.Za'quessir.when addressing royalty.) or simply used alone (ie. d’Laerothlia “Laeroth’s mistress. noble elven lady . see also noble elven male. note that unlike human cultures. ael "Sir. this form of address is equal to that of King on an Order of Precedence. Cor'Zaor "Your Majesty Zaor" or "His Majesty Zaor. and so forth . royalty.etriel (a term of respect). knight. In the case of a King. the same suffix is used. 67 . Za'Arilyn "Her Highness Arilyn.ael . Princess. Countess. see also Princess noble elven male .") See also dame. be it Prince. and the name of the elf whose mistress is being discussed is proceeded by the possessive prefix “d’” (ie. Queen. Queen . King. which has a higher implication (ie. one may also use the prefix "Cor'". see also Prince Prince . Queen. See also royalty.Duke. this prefix is added to the beginning of his name (ie. Emperor. even in implication.” Durothillia “Mistress Durothil”. this is also true when speaking of the royal personage in the third person (ie. royalty .") sir . one that was heavily involved in the Crown Wars and which also was instrumental in the founding of Cormanthyr. Elves gave it to refugee Netherese after Netheril’s fall."realm of the healer knight brothers" . especially Deep Sashelas and Trishina."greatest joy of the deep green sea" .a sea elven garrison in the Sea of Fallen Stars Akhanmyr . Aryvandaar . Aluchambolsunvae .a sea elven community off the coast of Telflamm in the Easting Reach a great temple city to the ocean deities."noble forest kingdom" an elder gold elven nation."great sword" .resettled ruins in the former sea elven kingdom of Aryselmalyn in the Sea of Fallen Stars Arcorar . including the major buildings of the High Mages and the ruler Akhageas ."duty to guard" ."high legendary realm" . Alysyrr .an elven city in the forest of Cormanthor Aluwand ."city of the gift of ages" . Ascalhorn – an outpost city built at the top of Ascal’s Horn to defend the northeastern corner of the High Forest."ages-light-oceanvow" or "light of ages promised to the ocean" ."place of duty" . Aluianti ."realm of the dutiful one" a sea elven city now lying in ruins in the Sea of Fallen Stars.capitol city of the sea elven kingdom of Selu'Maraar. Aelinthaldaar .formerly the capital of Illefarn.the original name of Myth Adofhaer before the mythal was formed Adoivaealumanth ."noble high war realm" the name of a lost sea elven kingdom that was located in the Sea of Fallen Stars around the Year of the Oaths Forsaken (-626 DR). Centuries later. located where present-day Waterdeep now stands Ahkiilor .the Great King's Forest (first name of Cormanthor) Arkeym .a sea elven community that is the center of the Dolphin Throne. their descendants summoned devils and demons. which was the frontier of Eaerlann. which wiped out Eaerlann in 68 .a citadel once on the border of Aryvandaar and Miyeritar Aryselmalyr . It later became known as the Vyshantaar Empire.the central buildings of old Myth Drannor.laces10 Adofhaeranede . located 10 miles east of the Scar in the Sea of Fallen Stars. "realm of the king's vow" . near the Lake of Steam.a fortress of the Ilythiiri during the Third Crown War. site of the ruins of Myth Drannor."Corellon's Blessing" or "legendary blessing" . an elven city on the shores of that river Dysrisa . Cormanthor .name of the forest of Cormanthyr. formerly the capital of the destroyed sea elven nation of Aryselmalyr. Cormanthyr . Starlight Hill" . It was destroyed by hubris and a horde of devils in the Year of Doom."legend of the high war" the Coral Capital."Iron Pit" . Corselmal ."realm of legend" .this now human-ruled nation was once an elven realm. Athalmault . where elves and most of the other goodly races dwelled together."Hill of the Stars. which was destroyed by a great tidal wave. It then became the site of Hellgate Keep.882 DR.perhaps the greatest elven civilization. Corsuor .an elven city in the forest of Cormanthor 69 .a sacred elven haven in the forest of Shilmista Duathamper . and needs no introduction to one familiar with the Realms. Cormyr . a river running through the forest of Cormanthor 2. the capital of which was Myth Drannor.a city in the sea elven realm of Naramyr Daoine Dun ."forest of the king's vow" .1. later becoming part of the nation of Cormanthyr. protected by powerful magic.Eaerlann .a fortress protecting the town of Ty'anthalael Evereska . mysterious creatures. Fhaoralusyolkiir ."sack of the People" founded south of Netheril (now the Anaurach Desert.a sea elven community near the mouth of the Vilhon Reach 70 . Faenasuor . safely sequestered in a mountain range. was named by the elves when they came to the Realms from Faerie.one of the ancient elven kingdoms destroyed by the Crown Wars. secret island that houses the present-day elven court and the Elven Retreat. this last bastion of Elven civilization on Faerun still remains to this day. place of origin. recently excavated by the High Mages of Sylkiir. according to legend. Everantha .an elven city in the forest of Cormanthor Everahkiilor – “the Elven Court” – a site of considerable elven history in the forest of Cormanthor.) though not nearly what it once was."sibling to the Weave" .the world "homeland of our choosing" which. once known for its great artwork.) Eredruie ."the Watchful Fortress" .a nation founded by Sharrven nobles to check the ambitions of Siluvanede (-4700 DR) Eerienne . and some say. Faerie ."the ocean's tribute to a shooting star" . the First Forest Faerlorin .an elven city in the forest of Cormanthor Faerûn – “One Land” . Evermeet – “moot of the People” ."life of blessing" . a green elven nation located in the woodlands that stretched from the present day Thornwood to the Chondalwood. and in the present day. Weave-source" ancient homeland.a sacred. the Seldarine themselves."Art-place.an elven city in the forest of Cormanthor Eiellur .a city from the former sea elven kingdom Aryselmalyr. the sanctuary of surface-dwelling Vhaeraunite drow. It was founded when the elves were called together in council during the Crown Wars by Corellon Larethian to resolve their differences. a small elven nation that existed in the time of Illefarn and Eaerlann (north of Illefarn beneath the Spine of the World) Ilythiir – “noble folk of the mist at dusk” – an ancient dark elven nation that swept through Faerun enslaving and destroying the other elven races during the Crown Wars.a moon elven nation that sheltered refugees from Miyeritar during the Crown Wars.a river in the forest of Cormanthor Hyaline . resulting in. Dark elves were often known through Faerun as Ilythiiri as a result of the fame.a sea elven city in the forest of Cormanthor (Lake Sember) Ilaerothil – “The Sentinel” – a mountain in Evereska.a fallen gold elven nation that was corrupted by demonic forces. the creation of the fey'ri.Glauachydaar ."realm of Glauach" . formed 342 DR. Glaemril . Illefarn .a sea elven community off the coast of Evermeet 71 . also. and then infamy. of this nation. a short lived alliance between the moon elves of the Ardeep and the shield dwarves of Durdath. Iumathiashae – “illuminated by the blessing of the gods” . Iliyarbruen . among other things. It still stands but is populated by Malarworshipping orcs."Kraan's tribute" . reachable through a portal in Teu’noarun “Farsilver” Lothen – a city that was once a center of learning in Siluvanede on its soutern border.former sea elven garrison in the Sea of Fallen Stars once controlled by vodyanoi and drow.the Thunder Peaks mountain range Kraanfhaor .used once to describe a district in Myth Drannor Kirthol Erdel . Lyrathil .a peaceful moon elven nation whose withdrawl from their own eastern lands during the Fourth Crown War brought the Ilythiiri and the Vyshantaar Empire into direct conflict Kerradunath . 72 . later annexed by Eaerlann."the end of privation and want" .Jhyrennstar – one of the realms of the forest of Cormanthor. which united with Semberholme and the Elven Court to become the nation of Cormanthyr Keltormir . It was known for its beautiful silver spires.a great wizard school of Miyeritar Lhuve – a ruined city in the nation of Sharrven."wolfbane" . Myth Adofhaer . against the nation. it was razed by the demons of Hellgate Keep.a mythal located in the Sea of Fallen Stars.a dark and wood elven nation. was removed from Faerun by the power of Selune. home of one of the Realm's most famous mythals. the conquering of which was the impetus for the First Crown War."mythal of Lharasi" .this mythal was a tomb city for elven heroes. the Clan Vyshaan."mythal of the gift of ages" .this sun elven mythal was removed from Faerun.Mhilamnir .this mythal. Myth Unnohyr . and it waits in stasis until some unknown condition is met. citing a distant relation to the ruling family of Miyeritar. and perhaps some fey creatures. Myth Dyraalis . Myth Rhynn . It was named for an elf who loved a dwarf ages ago. then a war."mythal of Glaurach" capital city of the destroyed elven nation of Glaurachydaar. now the corrupted mythal makes elves nauseated and animates dead creatures. dedicated to Eldath. created for a sanctuary for unorthodox Selune worshippers. Miyeritar . used this as an excuse to launch aggressions. Myth Lharasi . this dangerous corrupted mythal is now known to be a wild magic zone by day and a dead magic zone by night."mythal of Drannor" capital city of the lost nation of Cormanthyr. Myth Nantar . 73 .once a city filled with temples in Eaerlann that was the seat of power for elven clergy. resulting in the creation of the High Moor. Myth Drannor . sustaining the sea elven communities there. It was built by the elves of Keltormir. located near the High Forest and what is now Hellgate Keep.built on the ruins of Ondathel. Myth Ondath . Aryvandaar's ruling family. It was eventually destroyed by the Dark Disaster. this city was destroyed by the Ice Queen in a magical winter.a former elven stronghold in the Forest of Mir. gnomes.this mythal somewhere in the Forest of Mir can only be found by elves. Myth Glaurach . Phalagiir .a sea elven realm in the Dragonmere. in the Sea of Fallen Stars.the city of peace ."Realm of the Plains" ." brooch" .a city in the sea elven realm of Naramyr known for its artisans Nar Kerymhoarth .a mostly underground city carved into the Star Mounts by the dwarves of Ammarindar for the elves of Eaerlann. Nordahaeril – a moon and wood elven settlement in the High Forest Ondathel – “bow-keeper” ."the Nameless Dungeon" . founded by refugees from Syorpiir Nimlith “deepstone” – a city on Evermeet’s southwestern shores.a moon elven nation destroyed in the Crown Wars by Ilythiir."life in the shadow-sea" .Nalufaen . off the coast of Cormyr Nikerymath – “short sword’s end” – an elven nation in the Chondalwood.a ruined sea elven fortress in the Sea of Fallen Stars 74 . located in the forests that now make up the Duskwood and the plains of the Shaar.an underground prison to hold the fey'ri on the edge of the High Forest Naramyr .a lost elven city that later became the site for Myth Ondath Onthrilaenthor – “keeper – nemesis – whisper –end – realm” or “bulward against whispers of the end” . and abandoned since the nation’s fall. Orishaar . "kingdom of ancient sacred lore" .an elven city in the forest of Cormanthor Shantel Othreier – “those who are bound to go to the ancient gate” .Quamaniith .a forest nation of elves 75 .a sea elven kingdom within the Dragon Reach in the Sea of Fallen Stars that ranges from about 170 ft to 250 ft below the surface."Sember's Haven" .a ruined sea elven fortress in the Sea of Fallen Stars Sar Andathal – “seeker of the hand’s pit” .a lake in the forest of Cormanthor Semberholme .a small elven nation that existed between Illefarn and Eaerlann Ruathym – “bringer of a star’s end” – a sea elven realm between Faerun and Evermeet. Sember ."The Vow Tangible" – the Oathstone in the Cormanthyr Forest Raumauthar – a nation in the Great Wastes which existed around the Year of the Oaths Forsaken (-626 DR) Reiltheillaethor – a moon and wood elven settlement in the High Forest Rilithar – “friend to the wood” . concealing it from the outside world."Forest of Shadows" . Rucien Xan – a city in the nation of Nikerymath Rulovar – “father of a night’s dream” .a sun and moon elf kingdom that surrendered to the Vyshantaar Empire during the Third Crown War after their Coronal mysteriously died Shaeradim – a mountain range surrounding Evereska.a moon elf nation founded in the southern reaches of the High Forest from Siluvanedenn immigrants Sheshyrinnam .the former Temple District of the city of Myth Drannor Shilmista ."the homes of the faithful" .an elven city in the forest of Cormanthor Selu'Maraar . Sharrven . "the Lost Dale" .a nation that formed in and around the forest of Tethir Teuveamanthaor – “realm of the vow of the vigilant silver trees” ."the peace attained through the absolute beauty of nature and harmony with one's surroundings" a valley community on Evermeet Tynathiir .Sildeyuir – “stillness of Yuir” .a green elven kingdom destroyed in the Crown Wars."The Most Ancient of Trees" .a sun and moon elven nation founded in the High Forest 600 years after the end of the Fifth Crown War Ssrenshen . which concealed its existence for more than 2000 years.capital of Naramyr.a region near the Spiderhaunt Woods Tarkhaldan ."place of the lost" . ethereal home of the star elves (Rua’Tel’Quessir). Tarkhaldale . which was located in the area between the present day Thornwood and the present day Chondalwood."faerie gem" or "fey star" . Telvanlu – “riddle of the ancient forest” . Syorpiir .an extraplanar refuge.a temple city in the sea elven kingdom of Selu'Maraar. It was leveled by the combined forces of Sharrven and Eaerlann. once located in the woodlands that covered what is the present day Thornwood to the present day Chondalwood.a city of Siluvanede on the western edge of the Silverwood.an elven city in the forest of Cormanthor Syldritch Trea ."forest of the High Art" . a tree city founded on the present-day site of Talltrees Teu’noarun – “Farsilver” – an ancient fortress from the nation of Sharrven located in the southeastern portion of the High Forest Thearnytaar . Tsornyl ."Thornwood" .an elven city in the forest of Cormanthor Ty'athalael . from which the last High Mages known to the sea elves of the Sea of Fallen Stars came."treasure of the wild" .a city in Tarkhaldale Telardon – “high silver lore” or “ancient high silver” .a sea elven garrison in the Sea of Fallen Stars 76 . Siluvanede . overlooking the High Moors.the capital of Eaerlann.a forest just north of Calimshan.a sacred grove within the forest of Shilmista Sylkiir . a sea elven realm Tethir – “ancient armor” . now called the Wealdath Tethyr – “bringer of the ancient armor” . known for its emerald spires and its unusual magical artifacts.a green elven nation that was destroyed in the Crown Wars. which can be reached by a portal in the Yuirwood. a river in the forest of Cormanthor Vyshantaar Empire ."realm of the Vyshaan clan" . this conquering nation subjugated all the other elven nations of Faerun during the Crown Wars. Yuireshanyaar – “Yuir-binding-gobridge-realm” or “Yuir’s realm of passage” – the old name for the Yuirwood.Ursplindaar . -626 DR) Yuirwood – “Yuir’s wood” – a forest in Aglarond. Verire – “peaceful dusk” . which changed its name during the Third Crown War. when it was strictly an elven nation (around the Year of the Oaths Forsaken.a fortified sea elven city in the Sea of Fallen Stars that serves as a bastion of Undersea defense.“thought of the whispers of the west” ."place of learning and knowledge" . named for the elven nation of Yuireshanyaar which once existed there.formerly the nation of Aryvandaar.a settlement inhabited by drow that was the site of a famous battle that claimed the life of Coronal Sakrattars of Cormanthyr Velyraar – “place of the bringer of arms” .the Myth Drannor library Uvaeren . under the leadership of the demon-tainted and corrupt Vyshaan clan. 77 . not sun. it reads as follows: Breaking each line down individually.or moonlight. who is 78 . When written in the native Espruar. I have chosen the example of a poem.) Noarun Quessir'kerradun Leha thro'Quessir thiramen nehel'feer ivae Ent usal nevae.riting & peaking in The following is included to give you an example of how all of this comes together to form a cohesive language. this is what the poem would look like: Translated into Common characters. Bren u'aestar'kess d'Corellon Nesh Sehanine'itae? Ilphu e d'aestarath tel'quiet Ausa tel'ennamath enna stacia? Quessir'deth tel'rillis? Kiira'daoine quar ath tel'Etriel e lythi Jewels of starlight dance by the Lady like children (this refers to the stars dancing near the Moon. This particular spruar poem was composed by a gold elven soldier. one can see the following implications: Sha'darn teague Nodel Kiira'daoine quar ath tel'Etriel e lythi Sha'darn teague Nodel Sun-vision upon Moon (this refers to the Sun and the Moon specifically. In order to facilitate this. and was written to his moon elven wife. and the process by which this works. and one gets the impression that the author is speaking of the stars as "children of the Sun and Moon. but does suggest that romantic love is at the heart of the love of the family." probably implying that she (the Moon) represents Sehanine. he goes without (this refers to how far the Sun is from the Moon and Stars." or the children of Corellon and Sehanine. It is deep and pure and allencompassing. both of which create either an empathic or an empathic/telepathic bond that is truly on a spiritual level. deep spiritual love that is Corellon's (the use of u'aestar'kess refers to the unique. implies that this knowledge is a point of deep and great wisdom. now we see that the author believes his love for his wife to be akin to that of Corellon's love for Sehanine. and the choice of thiramen means that the love He feels for His family is the intense. a true soul-mate bond beyond description.) Noarun Quessir'kerradun Far. Corellon as the Sun. and implies that this is a great deprivation. the author does not limit the love to that of the partnership or marriage. in which the love between Sehanine and Corellon sustained him and gave him strength in his most desperate and dark moment. This is also the first suggestion that this is a romantic poem. again it is the true bond of marriage of spirit." inferring a relentless hunt that pursues darkness to its destruction. and he believes that with the power of the love between them. the choice of thro. in Bren u'aestar'kess d'Corellon 79 .) Ilphu e d'aestarath tel'quiet Blossom like the love that is mine (ilphu is a gentle blossoming. true bond of the spirit. In this simple phrase the author proclaims that his wife's love has sustained him in his most desperate and dark moments. The love of the author. something essential that is painfully denied. The capitalization of Quessir implies a great Lord. in this case. as day's appearance drives away the visible Moon and Stars.) Ent usal nevae. but it suggests that light is brought to His family by His love and that He knows this.) This. they can create great things by accident almost. And chases darkness (this would be "chase" in the sense of "hunt" or "pursuit. because by selection of the word thiramen.) Nesh Sehanine'itae? For Sehanine-beloved? (this completes the previous line's phrase. the stars are likened to children. which is compared to a love that belongs to Corellon Larethian. and can truly conquer all. complete bond of the spirit that is a special vow when a couple is married. a cosmic accident of love that was a true and beautiful miracle. or refers to the transitory union of elven communion. is no small thing. It also suggests that he likens the creation of their children to the creation of the original elves. meaning lore.refered to as "the Lady.) Leha thro'Quessir thiramen nehel'feer ivae But His lore/knowledge bond-oflove they light (this sounds broken in the direct translation. and then from that love and the spilled intermingled blood and tears the first elves were formed. The greater implication of this is in the legend of the Seldarine. this case his own. it would read as follows: The Sun gazes upon the Moon Stars play about her as children He is farther from them than he would wish But he knows that his love illuminates them And chases darkness away. it shows admiration for Corellon." By this he suggests that as Corellon's love for Sehanine must have grown with the creation of each elf/star. so his love for his wife has grown with the birth of each of their children. which the author feels and is not sure that he can withstand himself. that the author refers to. that each star in the sky represents an elven spirit.) Ausa tel'ennamath enna stacia? With the birth of each star? (tel'ennama implies not only a special birth. that he can endure the burning flames of the power of his love. but refers to the creation of the first elves once again in the phrase "the First Flowering.) Translated loosely into Common.) He endures the burning? 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Williams, Skip. Races of the Wild. Copyright © 2005 by Wizards of the Coast, Inc. Young, Barbara G. The Complete Spacefarer's Handbook. Copyright © 1992 by TSR, Inc. 83 ootnotes 1 Most of this information comes directly from the 3rd edition Forgotten Realms sourcebook, though the Abyssal and Celestial connections are my own personal theory. 2 Graphics adapted from the third edition Forgotten Realms sourcebook, and from "An Elven Lexicon." Dragon Magazine, Issue 279, Volume XXV, Number 8, p. 56 - 59. 3 From "An Elven Lexicon." Dragon Magazine, Issue 279, Volume XXV, Number 8, p. 56 - 59. 4 From Forgotten Realms: Dungeons & Dragons Campaign Setting 5 This is my attempt to explain contradictory information from two sources; the Forgotten Realms sourcebook and "An Elven Lexicon" (Dragon #279). The official standard given by WoTC is that when two sources differ, a primary source (in this case, the Forgotten Realms sourcebook) takes precedent over a secondary source (such as the Dragon Magazine,) but as Sean Reynolds, one of the three listed authors for the Forgotten Realms sourcebook, wrote the article, I don't feel that in this case I could just ignore it, especially when I draw upon it so extensively for the lexicon. 6 Coming up with these was probably the greatest challenge I faced in this compilation, being as no source I could find anywhere was kind enough to list the proper names of the numerals for me, not even the recent article "An Elven Lexicon"! So this is, to a large extent, educated guesswork on my part. I'll explain how I arrived at this terminology. a) The only proper number I could find was enna "one," listed in "An Elven Lexicon" (but it didn't list any of the other numbers!) b) The closest thing I could find to the mention of any other numbers was Khov "Trio," given as part of the phrase Khov'Aniless "the Trio Nefarious," in Cormanthyr, Empire of the Elves. It was logical to assume they would use the same word for "three." c) Pyesigen, a name for Shieldmeet, meant "four snows." It is entirely a guess on my part that the pye part is the part that meant "four," but it would be consistent with the names of numbers being simple words, as the other numbers thus far seemed to be. d) Ki, as listed in "By Any Other Name," Dragon Magazine, Issue 251, Volume XXIII, Number 4, p. 52 - 54, means "void." By the holistic, naturalist approach of elven culture and language, it seemed a good name for "zero." e) The same article "By Any Other Name" lists the suffix aia as meaning "mate" as in a wife or a husband. Again, it seemed a logical assumption that it might also mean "pair," or "two." f) The rest of the names of the numbers combine these in ways which seemed to make sense based on the emphasis that was placed on individual Espruar numerals in their differencing features when written: deshu'pye - after-four - "five" khovaia - mated (paired) threes - "six" deshu'khovaia - after mated threes - "seven" pye'aia - mated fours - "eight" khovakhov - three threes - "nine" ennakeshaki - one before zero - "ten" aia'enna - mated ones - "eleven" ennakeshaia - one before two - "twelve" 84 it follows that quor must mean "here. or could mean a paladin or a holy liberator. 11 This poem is of my own composition." Knowing that n' is a negation. Don't forget to site your source (tell me what book or work you got it from." then it logically follow that kerynsuoress must mean "blessed warrior. and khaor means "curse."twenty" ennakeshaiaki .aiakeshaki . if keryness means "warrior. Therefore. supplemented with the parts of elven names from "By Any Other Name" (Dragon #251).) Conversely." 9 From Elfshadow.net) with the information. which I wrote mostly to test whether or not I had achieved a compilation of language that was workable in a practical manner." d) I finished up with educated guesses based on the existing material that I had already defined. c) I added anything that was listed anywhere else but NOT specifically clarified. this was the part that took the greatest amount of time to compile." and suor means "blessed. I will be happy to add your name to the list of acknowledgements as a special contributor." or "holy warrior" (one of the titles of the priesthood of Corellon Larethian. please email me (Sable@thethreadsthatbinus." translated literally. are included. and all the appropriate acknowledgements of sources.two before zero . and the military.) ----------------------------------------------Compilation copyright © 2003. 85 . although it was used as part of my existing campaign. and tried to establish meanings based on what was already specifically known thus far (much like translating using the Rosetta Stone. For example . so please feel free to distribute it freely.one before mated zeros . so that they are no longer in that place.) For instance. If you know of something I've missed. and Velahr refers to arms. a High Magic ritual means "The Banishing. Faer is Art. 10 Though I tried to research this as much as possible. this would suggest that the whole phrase meant "Not-here curse. just as I do in the Sources section above) and if you wish. warfare. Binding Outside of the People's Lands. This work was created entirely for my own enjoyment and that of other elfophiles. which was the basic lexicon outlined in "An Elven Lexicon" (Dragon #279). 2014 by Diane Morrison. of the character. I am absolutely certain it is by no means a complete list. as long as this copyright notice."one hundred" 7 From Cormanthyr: Empire of Elves." n' must mean "shadow.N'Quor'Khaor. 8 As you might expect. It was assembled in the following fashion: a) I started with what I knew for certain." or must be a negation "not-soldiers. b) I added anything that was specifically clarified from any other related sourcebook." a driving away of creatures that are within the place that you are. and the details about the "author" are true (at least. if Akh'Faer means "duty of Art" and Akh'Velahr means "duty of Arms. N'Velahr meaning "shadow soldiers." then breaking it down. it follows that akh is a duty or a sacred charge.