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== The Sylvan Language ==


=== Introduction ===
A list of confirmed words in Sylvan. For suggestions/additions, please use the Discussion page and include a link to the relevant document the term is used in (or if it is an in-game item/location, enough information staff can find it for review).
The following notes on the sylvan language refer primarily to its usage in the spoken form. In the written form additional variations may occur. Discrepancies between past translations and more recent efforts are most likely to show in written formats and are no reflection on the rigors of past scholarship.


=== Basics of Phonetics and Pronunciation ===
The language of the sylvan people is referred to as Sylvankind in Common and Yrthalen in the actual sylvan tongue.

Vowels in Yrthalen include:

A (ah), E (eh), I (ee), O (oh), Y (ee/ih), and U (oo)

Consonants in Yrthalen include:

Soft and flowing sounds (L, R, V, S, TH, Y) with some harder stops (T, K, D)

Stresses in Yrthalen are generally on the second-to-last syllable.

=== Grammar ===
'''Word Order: Subject-Object-Verb (SOV)'''

Example: I the tree see → Yn yrthalen eveth.

'''Possession: Genitive is formed by prefixing yr- or nyr- (for personal possession).'''

Example: Yr sael Yuriqen (The art of Yuriqen)

'''Plurals: Formed by doubling the final vowel.'''

Example: rolton (sheep) → roltoon (sheep, plural)

'''Adjectives: Precede nouns.'''

Example: lythela yrthalen (ethereal summer tree)

'''Verb Conjugation:'''

Present: Root + -eth (eveth = sees)

Past: Root + -iel (eviel = saw)

Future: Root + -en (even = will see)

=== New Vocabulary Terms ===

==== Common Actions and Verbs ====
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Term'''
! scope="col" | '''Meaning'''
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Aneveth || To carry, to transport
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Athgosan || To mourn, to honor the dead
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ensael || To create or express art
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Eveth || To see, to observe
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ieveth || To call, to summon
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ieviel || To release
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rivelyniel || To remember
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Tahl || To listen, to pay attention
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Thanar || To call to duty
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Velas || To bind
|}

==== Storytelling and Poetry ====
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Term'''
! scope="col" | '''Meaning'''
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Acal'lyssan || Whispered legend
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ensaelyth || Tale-weaving
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Itharaen || Mythic journey
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Lythelan'thar || Song of summer
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rivelyn'lyss || Echo of the past
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Tahl'yrthalen || Listen to the forest
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Yrsaelan'kai || Carved tale
|}

==== Love ====
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Term'''
! scope="col" | '''Meaning'''
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Acal'yrien || Secret longing
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Alore'vaniel || Love discovered
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ivelyth'karin || Sacred bond
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Lythela'vren || Summer embrace
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rivelyn'athiel || Eternal devotion
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Sael'ithara || Art of passion
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Vyshath'lyra || Gentle touch
|}

==== Grief ====
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Term'''
! scope="col" | '''Meaning'''
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Acal'lyssara || Shadow of sorrow
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Caelriven'thal || Amber-lit farewell
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rivelyn'kareth || Memory of loss
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Sael'vithan || Grief painted in art
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Thal'verith || Silent night of remembrance
|}

==== Greetings and Partings ====
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Phrase'''
! scope="col" | '''Meaning'''
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | "Acalen wan'lythela." || May your festival be filled with light.
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | "Sael eth ilyraelin." || Art is like fireflies. (A common Sylvan greeting)
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | "Tahl yrthalen, enwan?" || How is the forest, friend? (Equivalent to "How are you?")
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | "Yrieth vel ataela." || The wind carries the clouds. (A poetic way to say goodbye)
|}

==== Ceremonial Clothing ====

===== Garments =====
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Term'''
! scope="col" | '''Meaning'''
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Caelriven || Amber-threaded robe, worn for rites of remembrance
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Velas'than || Armband denoting membership in a particular D'ahranal
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Iveth'garin || Mourning cloak, deep blue or violet, worn during Ivethlyss
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rith || Hood or hairwrap affixed with gems and trinkets, worn to denote social or political stances
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Saelaraen || Ritual chest-wrap of the artisan, embroidered with sacred patterns
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Thal'verian || Night-ceremony cloak, embroidered with starlike patterns
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Yrsael'waneth || Festival tunic, worn during the tree-art ceremony
|}

===== Jewelry =====
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Term'''
! scope="col" | '''Meaning'''
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Acal'theris || Shadow-carved gemstone, worn by night travelers
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ivren'saelar || Spirit-bonded necklace, given to soulmates
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Tyshathen || Red zircon pendant, symbolizes deep emotion or grief
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Vyshathen || Blue-green zircon ring, associated with wisdom and clarity
|}

===== Accessories =====
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Term'''
! scope="col" | '''Meaning'''
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Cavelyr'aneth || Dancer's anklets, used in traditional performances
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Nanrith'thir || Warding veil, worn by priestesses during protection rituals
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Thal'vireth || Celestial diadem, worn by ritual participants in night rituals
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Yrieth'wanir || Wind-crowned circlet, given to those honored in festivals
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Yrsael'tharen || Tree-etched torc, gifted to skilled artisans
|}

== Ongoing Collation ==

A list of confirmed words in Sylvan. For suggestions/additions, please use the Discussion page and include a link to the relevant document the term is used in (or if it is an in-game item/location, enough information staff can find it for review).


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Term'''
! '''Sylvan Term''' !! '''Translation''' !! '''Roots''' !! '''Originating Documentation''' !! '''Date Introduced''' !! '''Other Info'''
! scope="col" | '''Translation'''
! scope="col" | '''Roots'''
! scope="col" | '''Originating Documentation'''
! scope="col" | '''Date Introduced'''
! scope="col" | '''Other Info'''
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Ataela || "cloudsilk" || Based on the root for cloud || [[Roltons, Wools, and Cheese of the Land]] || June 2023 || A type of sylvan silk (similar to RL batik)
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Cavelta || "dancing rolton" || Based on the root for dance || [[Roltons, Wools, and Cheese of the Land]] || June 2023 || Also known as the cavelta rolton. A type of sylvan rolton
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Cavela || Unknown || Based on the root for dance/cavelta rolton || [[Roltons, Wools, and Cheese of the Land]] || June 2023 || A type of thin, supple leather or suede from the hide of a cavelta
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Ivelyrael || Loosely "caretaker of the sacred grove" || Unknown || [[Sylvan Mourning|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]] || February 2023 || Part of the ivethlyss death ritual
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Lyssatha || Loosely "recitation to the trees" || Unknown || [[Sylvan Mourning|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]] || February 2023 || A prayer recited during an ivethlyss
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Caelrivel || Loosely "rites of amber" || Unknown || [[Sylvan Mourning|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]] || February 2023 || A sylvan death ritual
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Rivelyn || Unknown || Unknown || [[Sylvan Mourning|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]] || February 2023 || A glassworked bead including ashes of a loved one
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Athgosael || Unknown || Unknown (though "gos" appears to come from Gosaena) || [[Sylvan Mourning|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]] || February 2023 || Death rites for sylvans following or inspired by the worship of Gosaena
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Rantylan || "the Summoner || Unknown || [[History of the Sylvan Elves]] || Unknown || A large drum beat upon the death of a council member
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Tyshveriel || Unknown || Unknown || [[Sylvan Mourning|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]] || February 2023 || A zircon-based tea ceremony
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Tyshath || Unknown || Unknown || [[Sylvan Mourning|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]] || February 2023 || A rare deep red zircon with dark purple starring
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Vyshath || Unknown || Unknown || [[Sylvan Mourning|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]] || February 2023 || A rare blue-green zircon
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Aelyreth || Loosely "ceremony of the fallen leaves" || Unknown || [[Sylvan Mourning|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]] || February 2023 || A sylvan funeral ceremony
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Ilyraelin || Unknown || Unknown || [[Sylvan Mourning|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]] || February 2023 || A clothing style/trend that captures fireflies in mesh netting
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Lyraev || Unknown || Unknown || [[Sylvan Mourning|Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning]] || February 2023 || A ceremonial releasing of fireflies caught in mesh netting upon one's clothes
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Ivethlyss || "telling the trees" || Unknown || [[Telling the Bees|Telling the Bees: Death Rituals of the Forest Gnomes]] || 2022 || Sylvan death ritual
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Lyshaelyn || Unknown || Unknown || [[Glassworking/A Continuation|Artisanal Glasses of Elanthia: A Continuation]] || September 2022 || Sylvan glassworking - a type of dichroic glass
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Ithaenil || Unknown || Unknown || [[Glassworking/A Continuation|Artisanal Glasses of Elanthia: A Continuation]] || September 2022 || A subset of lyshaelyn glassworking
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Atala yr'cavel || Cloud dancer || originating from the phrase "leaving the trees to dance in the clouds" || [[Library Mouse|A Library Mouse By Any Other Name]] || February 2021 || Sylvan term for bookworm
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Arg'Hamim || Unknown || Unknown || [[History of the Sylvan Elves]] || Unknown || Sylvan ritual of initiation
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Dra'Elstin || Unknown || Unknown || [[History of the Sylvan Elves]] || Unknown || Sylvan annual spring festival, occurs during Ivastaen
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Nevishrim || "Pearl at Mountain's Foot" || Unknown || [[History of the Sylvan Elves]] || Unknown || Name given to the city-forest established after the sylvan left Ithnishmyn
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Alandalore || "the lost is found" || From "alore" (a term for finding) and unknown || [[History of the Sylvan Elves]] || Unknown || Name given to a human child found during the migration west after dismantling Nevishrim
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Hyrrad (plural, hyrrad) || Unknown || Unknown || [[History of the Sylvan Elves]] || Unknown || A temporary dwelling of thick canvas, insulating the occupants from weather
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Andemyon || "edge of all" || From "andemit" (a term for edges) || [[History of the Sylvan Elves]] || Unknown || Name given to a river that formed a boundary to the western edge of the forest in which Yuriqen was located
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Cavalot || Unknown || Unknown || [[History of the Sylvan Elves]] || Unknown || Elected leaders for the original D'ahranal assembly
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Yuriqen || Trees of the Sky || Unknown || [[History of the Sylvan Elves]] || Unknown || A sylvan city built on seven modwirs
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Ne'Yuscarl || Unknown || Unknown || [[History of the Sylvan Elves]] || Unknown || Border guards of Yuriqen
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Nanrithowan || Unknown || Unknown || [[History of the Sylvan Elves]] || Unknown || Warding magic used at Yuriqen
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Rithowan || Unknown || Unknown || [[History of the Sylvan Elves]] || Unknown || Turns the effects of nanrithowan from disorientation to a heightened awareness and perception
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Yr || most likely a prefix version of "tree" || N/A || [[History of the Sylvan Elves]] || Used in the names of the 7 modwirs of Yuriqen
|-
|scope="row" role="rowheader"|Lythela||Roughly "Summer's Ethereal Light" || n/a|| [[Elanthian Holidays/Estival Holidays| Estival, or Summer, Holidays]]||June 2024||Believed to be Sylvan in origin, this is a term only found in the Wyrdeep. It is the name of a summer solstice celebration there, and the rough translation is said to be "Summer's Ethereal Light." The day after is named "Af'Lytha" but this is believed to be Wyrdeep slang and not actual Sylvan.
|-
|scope="row" role="rowheader"|Acal||A truncation of a term for shade or shadow || Unknown|| [[Elanthian Holidays/Autumnal Holidays | Autumnal Holidays]]||September 2024||
|-
|scope="row" role="rowheader"|Yrsael'wan||Literally "tree art ceremony" || From "yrsael" (art of the woods) and "wan" (festival)|| [[Elanthian Holidays/Autumnal Holidays | Autumnal Holidays]]||September 2024||A sylvan ceremony involving tree art
|-
|scope="row" role="rowheader"|Wan||An affix for festival || n/a|| [[Elanthian Holidays/Autumnal Holidays | Autumnal Holidays]]||September 2024||
|-
|scope="row" role="rowheader"|Yrsaelan||A type of tree art ( shortened from yrsael alore andemit) || n/a|| [[Elanthian Holidays/Autumnal Holidays | Autumnal Holidays]]||September 2024||A sylvan artform
|-
|scope="row" role="rowheader"|Yrsael alore andemit||Colloquially, yrsaelan, "Finding the opposite edges of art within the tree) || from "yrsael" (art of the woods), "alore" (a term for finding), and "andemit" (a term for edges)|| [[Elanthian Holidays/Autumnal Holidays | Autumnal Holidays]]||September 2024||A sylvan artform
|-
|scope="row" role="rowheader"|Alore||Finding || n/a|| [[Elanthian Holidays/Autumnal Holidays | Autumnal Holidays]]||September 2024||
|-
|scope="row" role="rowheader"|Andemit||Edges, metaphysically || n/a|| [[Elanthian Holidays/Autumnal Holidays | Autumnal Holidays]]||September 2024||
|-
|scope="row" role="rowheader"|Yrsael||Art of the trees/woods || From "yr" (tree) and "sael" (one of several terms for art)|| [[Elanthian Holidays/Autumnal Holidays | Autumnal Holidays]]||September 2024||
|-
|scope="row" role="rowheader"|Sael||One of several terms for art || n/a|| [[Elanthian Holidays/Autumnal Holidays | Autumnal Holidays]]||September 2024||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Aneveth || To carry, to transport || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Athgosan || To mourn, to honor the dead || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ensael || To create or express art || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Eveth || To see, to observe || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ieveth || To call, to summon || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ieviel || To release || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rivelyniel || To remember || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Tahl || To listen, to pay attention || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Thanar || To call to duty || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Velas || To bind || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Acal'lyssan || "Whispered legend" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ensaelyth || "Tale-weaving" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Itharaen || "Mythic journey" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Lythelan'thar || "Song of summer" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rivelyn'lyss || "Echo of the past" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Tahl'yrthalen || "Listen to the forest" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Yrsaelan'kai || "Carved tale" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Acal'yrien || "Secret longing" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Alore'vaniel || "Love discovered" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ivelyth'karin || "Sacred bond" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Lythela'vren || "Summer embrace" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rivelyn'athiel || "Eternal devotion" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Sael'ithara || "Art of passion" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Vyshath'lyra || "Gentle touch" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Acal'lyssara || "Shadow of sorrow" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Caelriven'thal || "Amber-lit farewell" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rivelyn'kareth ||" Memory of loss" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Sael'vithan || "Grief painted in art" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Thal'verith || "Silent night of remembrance" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | "Acalen wan'lythela." || "May your festival be filled with light." || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 ||
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | "Sael eth ilyraelin." || "Art is like fireflies." || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || A common Sylvan greeting.
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | "Tahl yrthalen, enwan?" || "How is the forest, friend?" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Equivalent to "How are you?"
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | "Yrieth vel ataela." || "The wind carries the clouds." || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || A poetic way to say goodbye.
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Caelriven || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Amber-threaded robe, worn for rites of remembrance
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Velas'than || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Armband denoting membership in a particular D'ahranal
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Iveth'garin || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Mourning cloak, deep blue or violet, worn during Ivethlyss
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rith || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Hood or hairwrap affixed with gems and trinkets, worn to denote social or political stances
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Saelaraen || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Ritual chest-wrap of the artisan, embroidered with sacred patterns
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Thal'verian || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Night-ceremony cloak, embroidered with starlike patterns
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Yrsael'waneth || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Festival tunic, worn during the tree-art ceremony
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Acal'theris || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Shadow-carved gemstone, worn by night travelers
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ivren'saelar || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Spirit-bonded necklace, given to soulmates
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Tyshathen || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Red zircon pendant, symbolizes deep emotion or grief
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Vyshathen || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Blue-green zircon ring, associated with wisdom and clarity
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Cavelyr'aneth || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Dancer's anklets, used in traditional performances
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Nanrith'thir || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Warding veil, worn by priestesses during protection rituals
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Thal'vireth || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Celestial diadem, worn by ritual participants in night rituals
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Yrieth'wanir || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Wind-crowned circlet, given to those honored in festivals
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Yrsael'tharen || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Tree-etched torc, gifted to skilled artisans
|-
| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Lyatala || exact translation unknown, of or relating to birds || || [[Elanthia's Travelers: the Vanadre Chiras]] || May 2025 ||
|-
|-
|scope="row" role="rowheader"|Tathyrala||Unknown ||Unknown ||[[Weavers of Arachne]]||September 2025||A type of character in some sylvan folklore
|Lyshaelyn || Unknown, name of dichroic glass || Unknown || Artisanal Glasses of Elanthia: A Continuation (aka Glassworking Part Two) || September 2022
|-
|-
|scope="row" role="rowheader"|Yamatatha||Unknown ||Unknown ||[[Weavers of Arachne]]||September 2025||A type of character in some sylvan folklore
|Ithaenil|| Unknown, a subset of lyshaelyn glassworking || Unknown || Artisanal Glasses of Elanthia: A Continuation (aka Glassworking Part Two) || September 2022
|-
|-
| Atala yr'cavel || Cloud dancer || originating from the phrase "leaving the trees to dance in the clouds" || A Library Mouse By Any Other Name || February 2021 || Sylvan term for bookworm
|}
|}


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The Sylvan Language

Introduction

The following notes on the sylvan language refer primarily to its usage in the spoken form. In the written form additional variations may occur. Discrepancies between past translations and more recent efforts are most likely to show in written formats and are no reflection on the rigors of past scholarship.

Basics of Phonetics and Pronunciation

The language of the sylvan people is referred to as Sylvankind in Common and Yrthalen in the actual sylvan tongue.

Vowels in Yrthalen include:

A (ah), E (eh), I (ee), O (oh), Y (ee/ih), and U (oo)

Consonants in Yrthalen include:

Soft and flowing sounds (L, R, V, S, TH, Y) with some harder stops (T, K, D)

Stresses in Yrthalen are generally on the second-to-last syllable.

Grammar

Word Order: Subject-Object-Verb (SOV)

Example: I the tree see → Yn yrthalen eveth.

Possession: Genitive is formed by prefixing yr- or nyr- (for personal possession).

Example: Yr sael Yuriqen (The art of Yuriqen)

Plurals: Formed by doubling the final vowel.

Example: rolton (sheep) → roltoon (sheep, plural)

Adjectives: Precede nouns.

Example: lythela yrthalen (ethereal summer tree)

Verb Conjugation:

Present: Root + -eth (eveth = sees)

Past: Root + -iel (eviel = saw)

Future: Root + -en (even = will see)

New Vocabulary Terms

Common Actions and Verbs

Sylvan Term Meaning
Aneveth To carry, to transport
Athgosan To mourn, to honor the dead
Ensael To create or express art
Eveth To see, to observe
Ieveth To call, to summon
Ieviel To release
Rivelyniel To remember
Tahl To listen, to pay attention
Thanar To call to duty
Velas To bind

Storytelling and Poetry

Sylvan Term Meaning
Acal'lyssan Whispered legend
Ensaelyth Tale-weaving
Itharaen Mythic journey
Lythelan'thar Song of summer
Rivelyn'lyss Echo of the past
Tahl'yrthalen Listen to the forest
Yrsaelan'kai Carved tale

Love

Sylvan Term Meaning
Acal'yrien Secret longing
Alore'vaniel Love discovered
Ivelyth'karin Sacred bond
Lythela'vren Summer embrace
Rivelyn'athiel Eternal devotion
Sael'ithara Art of passion
Vyshath'lyra Gentle touch

Grief

Sylvan Term Meaning
Acal'lyssara Shadow of sorrow
Caelriven'thal Amber-lit farewell
Rivelyn'kareth Memory of loss
Sael'vithan Grief painted in art
Thal'verith Silent night of remembrance

Greetings and Partings

Sylvan Phrase Meaning
"Acalen wan'lythela." May your festival be filled with light.
"Sael eth ilyraelin." Art is like fireflies. (A common Sylvan greeting)
"Tahl yrthalen, enwan?" How is the forest, friend? (Equivalent to "How are you?")
"Yrieth vel ataela." The wind carries the clouds. (A poetic way to say goodbye)

Ceremonial Clothing

Garments
Sylvan Term Meaning
Caelriven Amber-threaded robe, worn for rites of remembrance
Velas'than Armband denoting membership in a particular D'ahranal
Iveth'garin Mourning cloak, deep blue or violet, worn during Ivethlyss
Rith Hood or hairwrap affixed with gems and trinkets, worn to denote social or political stances
Saelaraen Ritual chest-wrap of the artisan, embroidered with sacred patterns
Thal'verian Night-ceremony cloak, embroidered with starlike patterns
Yrsael'waneth Festival tunic, worn during the tree-art ceremony
Jewelry
Sylvan Term Meaning
Acal'theris Shadow-carved gemstone, worn by night travelers
Ivren'saelar Spirit-bonded necklace, given to soulmates
Tyshathen Red zircon pendant, symbolizes deep emotion or grief
Vyshathen Blue-green zircon ring, associated with wisdom and clarity
Accessories
Sylvan Term Meaning
Cavelyr'aneth Dancer's anklets, used in traditional performances
Nanrith'thir Warding veil, worn by priestesses during protection rituals
Thal'vireth Celestial diadem, worn by ritual participants in night rituals
Yrieth'wanir Wind-crowned circlet, given to those honored in festivals
Yrsael'tharen Tree-etched torc, gifted to skilled artisans

Ongoing Collation

A list of confirmed words in Sylvan. For suggestions/additions, please use the Discussion page and include a link to the relevant document the term is used in (or if it is an in-game item/location, enough information staff can find it for review).

Sylvan Term Translation Roots Originating Documentation Date Introduced Other Info
Ataela "cloudsilk" Based on the root for cloud Roltons, Wools, and Cheese of the Land June 2023 A type of sylvan silk (similar to RL batik)
Cavelta "dancing rolton" Based on the root for dance Roltons, Wools, and Cheese of the Land June 2023 Also known as the cavelta rolton. A type of sylvan rolton
Cavela Unknown Based on the root for dance/cavelta rolton Roltons, Wools, and Cheese of the Land June 2023 A type of thin, supple leather or suede from the hide of a cavelta
Ivelyrael Loosely "caretaker of the sacred grove" Unknown Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning February 2023 Part of the ivethlyss death ritual
Lyssatha Loosely "recitation to the trees" Unknown Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning February 2023 A prayer recited during an ivethlyss
Caelrivel Loosely "rites of amber" Unknown Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning February 2023 A sylvan death ritual
Rivelyn Unknown Unknown Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning February 2023 A glassworked bead including ashes of a loved one
Athgosael Unknown Unknown (though "gos" appears to come from Gosaena) Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning February 2023 Death rites for sylvans following or inspired by the worship of Gosaena
Rantylan "the Summoner Unknown History of the Sylvan Elves Unknown A large drum beat upon the death of a council member
Tyshveriel Unknown Unknown Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning February 2023 A zircon-based tea ceremony
Tyshath Unknown Unknown Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning February 2023 A rare deep red zircon with dark purple starring
Vyshath Unknown Unknown Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning February 2023 A rare blue-green zircon
Aelyreth Loosely "ceremony of the fallen leaves" Unknown Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning February 2023 A sylvan funeral ceremony
Ilyraelin Unknown Unknown Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning February 2023 A clothing style/trend that captures fireflies in mesh netting
Lyraev Unknown Unknown Anchors Within Chaos: Sylvans & Mourning February 2023 A ceremonial releasing of fireflies caught in mesh netting upon one's clothes
Ivethlyss "telling the trees" Unknown Telling the Bees: Death Rituals of the Forest Gnomes 2022 Sylvan death ritual
Lyshaelyn Unknown Unknown Artisanal Glasses of Elanthia: A Continuation September 2022 Sylvan glassworking - a type of dichroic glass
Ithaenil Unknown Unknown Artisanal Glasses of Elanthia: A Continuation September 2022 A subset of lyshaelyn glassworking
Atala yr'cavel Cloud dancer originating from the phrase "leaving the trees to dance in the clouds" A Library Mouse By Any Other Name February 2021 Sylvan term for bookworm
Arg'Hamim Unknown Unknown History of the Sylvan Elves Unknown Sylvan ritual of initiation
Dra'Elstin Unknown Unknown History of the Sylvan Elves Unknown Sylvan annual spring festival, occurs during Ivastaen
Nevishrim "Pearl at Mountain's Foot" Unknown History of the Sylvan Elves Unknown Name given to the city-forest established after the sylvan left Ithnishmyn
Alandalore "the lost is found" From "alore" (a term for finding) and unknown History of the Sylvan Elves Unknown Name given to a human child found during the migration west after dismantling Nevishrim
Hyrrad (plural, hyrrad) Unknown Unknown History of the Sylvan Elves Unknown A temporary dwelling of thick canvas, insulating the occupants from weather
Andemyon "edge of all" From "andemit" (a term for edges) History of the Sylvan Elves Unknown Name given to a river that formed a boundary to the western edge of the forest in which Yuriqen was located
Cavalot Unknown Unknown History of the Sylvan Elves Unknown Elected leaders for the original D'ahranal assembly
Yuriqen Trees of the Sky Unknown History of the Sylvan Elves Unknown A sylvan city built on seven modwirs
Ne'Yuscarl Unknown Unknown History of the Sylvan Elves Unknown Border guards of Yuriqen
Nanrithowan Unknown Unknown History of the Sylvan Elves Unknown Warding magic used at Yuriqen
Rithowan Unknown Unknown History of the Sylvan Elves Unknown Turns the effects of nanrithowan from disorientation to a heightened awareness and perception
Yr most likely a prefix version of "tree" N/A History of the Sylvan Elves Used in the names of the 7 modwirs of Yuriqen
Lythela Roughly "Summer's Ethereal Light" n/a Estival, or Summer, Holidays June 2024 Believed to be Sylvan in origin, this is a term only found in the Wyrdeep. It is the name of a summer solstice celebration there, and the rough translation is said to be "Summer's Ethereal Light." The day after is named "Af'Lytha" but this is believed to be Wyrdeep slang and not actual Sylvan.
Acal A truncation of a term for shade or shadow Unknown Autumnal Holidays September 2024
Yrsael'wan Literally "tree art ceremony" From "yrsael" (art of the woods) and "wan" (festival) Autumnal Holidays September 2024 A sylvan ceremony involving tree art
Wan An affix for festival n/a Autumnal Holidays September 2024
Yrsaelan A type of tree art ( shortened from yrsael alore andemit) n/a Autumnal Holidays September 2024 A sylvan artform
Yrsael alore andemit Colloquially, yrsaelan, "Finding the opposite edges of art within the tree) from "yrsael" (art of the woods), "alore" (a term for finding), and "andemit" (a term for edges) Autumnal Holidays September 2024 A sylvan artform
Alore Finding n/a Autumnal Holidays September 2024
Andemit Edges, metaphysically n/a Autumnal Holidays September 2024
Yrsael Art of the trees/woods From "yr" (tree) and "sael" (one of several terms for art) Autumnal Holidays September 2024
Sael One of several terms for art n/a Autumnal Holidays September 2024
Aneveth To carry, to transport The Sylvan Language May 2025
Athgosan To mourn, to honor the dead The Sylvan Language May 2025
Ensael To create or express art The Sylvan Language May 2025
Eveth To see, to observe The Sylvan Language May 2025
Ieveth To call, to summon The Sylvan Language May 2025
Ieviel To release The Sylvan Language May 2025
Rivelyniel To remember The Sylvan Language May 2025
Tahl To listen, to pay attention The Sylvan Language May 2025
Thanar To call to duty The Sylvan Language May 2025
Velas To bind The Sylvan Language May 2025
Acal'lyssan "Whispered legend" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Ensaelyth "Tale-weaving" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Itharaen "Mythic journey" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Lythelan'thar "Song of summer" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Rivelyn'lyss "Echo of the past" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Tahl'yrthalen "Listen to the forest" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Yrsaelan'kai "Carved tale" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Acal'yrien "Secret longing" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Alore'vaniel "Love discovered" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Ivelyth'karin "Sacred bond" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Lythela'vren "Summer embrace" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Rivelyn'athiel "Eternal devotion" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Sael'ithara "Art of passion" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Vyshath'lyra "Gentle touch" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Acal'lyssara "Shadow of sorrow" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Caelriven'thal "Amber-lit farewell" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Rivelyn'kareth " Memory of loss" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Sael'vithan "Grief painted in art" The Sylvan Language May 2025
Thal'verith "Silent night of remembrance" The Sylvan Language May 2025
"Acalen wan'lythela." "May your festival be filled with light." The Sylvan Language May 2025
"Sael eth ilyraelin." "Art is like fireflies." The Sylvan Language May 2025 A common Sylvan greeting.
"Tahl yrthalen, enwan?" "How is the forest, friend?" The Sylvan Language May 2025 Equivalent to "How are you?"
"Yrieth vel ataela." "The wind carries the clouds." The Sylvan Language May 2025 A poetic way to say goodbye.
Caelriven The Sylvan Language May 2025 Amber-threaded robe, worn for rites of remembrance
Velas'than The Sylvan Language May 2025 Armband denoting membership in a particular D'ahranal
Iveth'garin The Sylvan Language May 2025 Mourning cloak, deep blue or violet, worn during Ivethlyss
Rith The Sylvan Language May 2025 Hood or hairwrap affixed with gems and trinkets, worn to denote social or political stances
Saelaraen The Sylvan Language May 2025 Ritual chest-wrap of the artisan, embroidered with sacred patterns
Thal'verian The Sylvan Language May 2025 Night-ceremony cloak, embroidered with starlike patterns
Yrsael'waneth The Sylvan Language May 2025 Festival tunic, worn during the tree-art ceremony
Acal'theris The Sylvan Language May 2025 Shadow-carved gemstone, worn by night travelers
Ivren'saelar The Sylvan Language May 2025 Spirit-bonded necklace, given to soulmates
Tyshathen The Sylvan Language May 2025 Red zircon pendant, symbolizes deep emotion or grief
Vyshathen The Sylvan Language May 2025 Blue-green zircon ring, associated with wisdom and clarity
Cavelyr'aneth The Sylvan Language May 2025 Dancer's anklets, used in traditional performances
Nanrith'thir The Sylvan Language May 2025 Warding veil, worn by priestesses during protection rituals
Thal'vireth The Sylvan Language May 2025 Celestial diadem, worn by ritual participants in night rituals
Yrieth'wanir The Sylvan Language May 2025 Wind-crowned circlet, given to those honored in festivals
Yrsael'tharen The Sylvan Language May 2025 Tree-etched torc, gifted to skilled artisans
Lyatala exact translation unknown, of or relating to birds Elanthia's Travelers: the Vanadre Chiras May 2025
Tathyrala Unknown Unknown Weavers of Arachne September 2025 A type of character in some sylvan folklore
Yamatatha Unknown Unknown Weavers of Arachne September 2025 A type of character in some sylvan folklore
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