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== The Sylvan Language == |
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=== Introduction === |
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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. |
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=== Basics of Phonetics and Pronunciation === |
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The language of the sylvan people is referred to as Sylvankind in Common and Yrthalen in the actual sylvan tongue. |
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Vowels in Yrthalen include: |
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A (ah), E (eh), I (ee), O (oh), Y (ee/ih), and U (oo) |
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Consonants in Yrthalen include: |
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Soft and flowing sounds (L, R, V, S, TH, Y) with some harder stops (T, K, D) |
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Stresses in Yrthalen are generally on the second-to-last syllable. |
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=== Grammar === |
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'''Word Order: Subject-Object-Verb (SOV)''' |
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Example: I the tree see → Yn yrthalen eveth. |
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'''Possession: Genitive is formed by prefixing yr- or nyr- (for personal possession).''' |
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Example: Yr sael Yuriqen (The art of Yuriqen) |
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'''Plurals: Formed by doubling the final vowel.''' |
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Example: rolton (sheep) → roltoon (sheep, plural) |
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'''Adjectives: Precede nouns.''' |
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Example: lythela yrthalen (ethereal summer tree) |
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'''Verb Conjugation:''' |
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Present: Root + -eth (eveth = sees) |
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Past: Root + -iel (eviel = saw) |
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Future: Root + -en (even = will see) |
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=== New Vocabulary Terms === |
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==== Common Actions and Verbs ==== |
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! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Term''' |
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! scope="col" | '''Meaning''' |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Aneveth || To carry, to transport |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Athgosan || To mourn, to honor the dead |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ensael || To create or express art |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Eveth || To see, to observe |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ieveth || To call, to summon |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ieviel || To release |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rivelyniel || To remember |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Tahl || To listen, to pay attention |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Thanar || To call to duty |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Velas || To bind |
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==== Storytelling and Poetry ==== |
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! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Term''' |
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! scope="col" | '''Meaning''' |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Acal'lyssan || Whispered legend |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ensaelyth || Tale-weaving |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Itharaen || Mythic journey |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Lythelan'thar || Song of summer |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rivelyn'lyss || Echo of the past |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Tahl'yrthalen || Listen to the forest |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Yrsaelan'kai || Carved tale |
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==== Love ==== |
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! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Term''' |
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! scope="col" | '''Meaning''' |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Acal'yrien || Secret longing |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Alore'vaniel || Love discovered |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ivelyth'karin || Sacred bond |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Lythela'vren || Summer embrace |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rivelyn'athiel || Eternal devotion |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Sael'ithara || Art of passion |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Vyshath'lyra || Gentle touch |
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==== Grief ==== |
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! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Term''' |
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! scope="col" | '''Meaning''' |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Acal'lyssara || Shadow of sorrow |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Caelriven'thal || Amber-lit farewell |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rivelyn'kareth || Memory of loss |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Sael'vithan || Grief painted in art |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Thal'verith || Silent night of remembrance |
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==== Greetings and Partings ==== |
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! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Phrase''' |
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! scope="col" | '''Meaning''' |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | "Acalen wan'lythela." || May your festival be filled with light. |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | "Sael eth ilyraelin." || Art is like fireflies. (A common Sylvan greeting) |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | "Tahl yrthalen, enwan?" || How is the forest, friend? (Equivalent to "How are you?") |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | "Yrieth vel ataela." || The wind carries the clouds. (A poetic way to say goodbye) |
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==== Ceremonial Clothing ==== |
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===== Garments ===== |
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! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Term''' |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Caelriven || Amber-threaded robe, worn for rites of remembrance |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Velas'than || Armband denoting membership in a particular D'ahranal |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Iveth'garin || Mourning cloak, deep blue or violet, worn during Ivethlyss |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rith || Hood or hairwrap affixed with gems and trinkets, worn to denote social or political stances |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Saelaraen || Ritual chest-wrap of the artisan, embroidered with sacred patterns |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Thal'verian || Night-ceremony cloak, embroidered with starlike patterns |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Yrsael'waneth || Festival tunic, worn during the tree-art ceremony |
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===== Jewelry ===== |
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! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Term''' |
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! scope="col" | '''Meaning''' |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Acal'theris || Shadow-carved gemstone, worn by night travelers |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ivren'saelar || Spirit-bonded necklace, given to soulmates |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Tyshathen || Red zircon pendant, symbolizes deep emotion or grief |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Vyshathen || Blue-green zircon ring, associated with wisdom and clarity |
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===== Accessories ===== |
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! scope="col" | '''Sylvan Term''' |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Cavelyr'aneth || Dancer's anklets, used in traditional performances |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Nanrith'thir || Warding veil, worn by priestesses during protection rituals |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Thal'vireth || Celestial diadem, worn by ritual participants in night rituals |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Yrieth'wanir || Wind-crowned circlet, given to those honored in festivals |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Yrsael'tharen || Tree-etched torc, gifted to skilled artisans |
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== Ongoing Collation == |
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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). |
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). |
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| 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"| 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 |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader"| Hyrrad || Unknown || Unknown || [[History of the Sylvan Elves]] || Unknown || A temporary dwelling of thick canvas, insulating the occupants from weather |
| 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 |
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| 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"| 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 |
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|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"|Sael||One of several terms for art || n/a|| [[Elanthian Holidays/Autumnal Holidays | Autumnal Holidays]]||September 2024|| |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Aneveth || To carry, to transport || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Athgosan || To mourn, to honor the dead || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ensael || To create or express art || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Eveth || To see, to observe || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ieveth || To call, to summon || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ieviel || To release || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rivelyniel || To remember || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Tahl || To listen, to pay attention || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Thanar || To call to duty || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Velas || To bind || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Acal'lyssan || "Whispered legend" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ensaelyth || "Tale-weaving" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Itharaen || "Mythic journey" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Lythelan'thar || "Song of summer" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rivelyn'lyss || "Echo of the past" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Tahl'yrthalen || "Listen to the forest" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Yrsaelan'kai || "Carved tale" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Acal'yrien || "Secret longing" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Alore'vaniel || "Love discovered" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ivelyth'karin || "Sacred bond" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Lythela'vren || "Summer embrace" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rivelyn'athiel || "Eternal devotion" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Sael'ithara || "Art of passion" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Vyshath'lyra || "Gentle touch" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Acal'lyssara || "Shadow of sorrow" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Caelriven'thal || "Amber-lit farewell" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Rivelyn'kareth ||" Memory of loss" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Sael'vithan || "Grief painted in art" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Thal'verith || "Silent night of remembrance" || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | "Acalen wan'lythela." || "May your festival be filled with light." || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || |
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| 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. |
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| 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?" |
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| 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. |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Caelriven || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Amber-threaded robe, worn for rites of remembrance |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Velas'than || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Armband denoting membership in a particular D'ahranal |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Thal'verian || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Night-ceremony cloak, embroidered with starlike patterns |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Yrsael'waneth || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Festival tunic, worn during the tree-art ceremony |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Acal'theris || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Shadow-carved gemstone, worn by night travelers |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Ivren'saelar || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Spirit-bonded necklace, given to soulmates |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Tyshathen || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Red zircon pendant, symbolizes deep emotion or grief |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Vyshathen || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Blue-green zircon ring, associated with wisdom and clarity |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Cavelyr'aneth || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Dancer's anklets, used in traditional performances |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Nanrith'thir || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Warding veil, worn by priestesses during protection rituals |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Yrsael'tharen || || || [[Sylvan Lexicon#The Sylvan Language|The Sylvan Language]] || May 2025 || Tree-etched torc, gifted to skilled artisans |
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| scope="row" role="rowheader" | Lyatala || exact translation unknown, of or relating to birds || || [[Elanthia's Travelers: the Vanadre Chiras]] || May 2025 || |
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|scope="row" role="rowheader"|Tathyrala||Unknown ||Unknown ||[[Weavers of Arachne]]||September 2025||A type of character in some sylvan folklore |
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|scope="row" role="rowheader"|Yamatatha||Unknown ||Unknown ||[[Weavers of Arachne]]||September 2025||A type of character in some sylvan folklore |
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Latest revision as of 13:58, 11 October 2025
Sylvan Lexicon is an Official GemStone IV Document, and it is protected from editing.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| "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 |