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Cultural Adjectives is an Official GemStone IV Document, and it is protected from editing.
A reference for cultural adjectives.
Using This Guide
The race gurus have developed this comprehensive guide for of cultural adjectives. When it comes to alterations, the "Allowable Adjectives (Alterations)" column must be used for alterations going forward. The "Other Adjectives" column is a bit more flexible. This column is meant to give everyone some ideas for how that culture would typically refer to themselves. However, some members of that culture may have other ways to word it, and since there are often variations in language and terms.
Many thanks to GMs Auchand, Casil, Elysani, Gyres, Haliste, Isten, Itzel, Kenstrom, Marstreforn, Thandiwe, Warlockes, Xeraphina, Xynwen
Release date: 26 July 2024
A Guide of Cultural Adjectives
The (culture)-styled/crafted is valid for all cultures below except sylvan in addition to whatever other options are provided.
| Race | Culture | Allowable Adjectives (Alterations) | Other Adjectives (Non-Alterations) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aelotoi | Mrae'ni | Mrae'ni-(style, crafted, etc), Mrae'ni | Mrae'ni. I am a Mrae'ni aelotoi, I am Mrae'ni |
| Aelotoi | Vaer'sah | Vaer'sah-(style, crafted, etc), Vaer'san | Vaer'sah, Vaer'san (I am Vaer'san, I am a Vaer'sah aelotoi) |
| Aelotoi | Gaeh'deh | Gaeh'deh-(style, crafted, etc) | Gaeh'deh, Gaeh'den (I am Gaeh'den, I am a Gaeh'deh aelotoi) |
| Aelotoi | Cyrtae'ni | Cyrtae'ni-(style, crafted, etc), Cyrtae'ni | Cyrtae'ni. I am a Cyrtae'ni aelotoi, I am Cyrtae'ni |
| Burghal Gnome | Withycombe | Withyxet | Withycombe |
| Burghal Gnome | Winedotter | Winedoxet | Winedotter |
| Burghal Gnome | Aledotter | Aledoxet | Aledotter |
| Burghal Gnome | Nylem | Nylemian | Nylem |
| Burghal Gnome | Vylem | Vylemian | Vylem |
| Burghal Gnome | Neimhean | Neimhean | Neimhean |
| Dark Elf | Faendryl | Faendryl-(style, crafted, etc), Faendryl | Faendryl (I am Faendryl, I am a Faendryl (dark) elf) |
| Dark Elf | Evashir | Evashir-(style, etc) and Evashiran | Evashiran (I am Evashiran) |
| Dark Elf | Dhe'nar | Dhe'nar-(style, crafted, etc), Dhe'nar, Dhe'nari | Dhe'nar, Dhe'nari (I am a Dhe'nar elf, I am Dhe'nari) |
| Dwarf | Grevnek | Grevnek, Grevnek-(styled, crafted), Grevneki | |
| Dwarf | Krenlumtrek | Krenlumtrek, Krenlumtreki | |
| Dwarf | Greetok | Greetok, Greetok-(styled, crafted) Greetoki | |
| Dwarf | Toktrog | Toktrog, Toktrog-(styled, crafted), Toktrogese | |
| Dwarf | Roramnoak | Roramnoak, Roramnoaki | |
| Dwarf | Krethuum | Krethuum | |
| Dwarf | Ralgrenek | Ralgrenek, Ralgreneki | |
| Dwarf | Gotronek | Gotronek, Gotroneki | |
| Dwarf | Oltregek | Oltregek, Oltregeki | |
| Dwarf | Egrentek | Egrentek, Egrenteki | |
| Dwarf | Parkshnuum | Parkshnuum | |
| Dwarf | Mordrakam | Mordrakam | |
| Dwarf | Grenroa | Grenroa, Grenroa-(styled, crafted), Grenroese | |
| Dwarf | Kikthuum | Kikthuum | |
| Dwarf | Gulroten | Gulroten | |
| Dwarf | Sharznekgren | Sharznekgren | |
| Dwarf | Schneckgren | Schneckgren | |
| Dwarf | Ragnak | Ragnak, Ragnak-(styled, crafted), Ragnaki | |
| Dwarf | Kazunel | Kazunel | |
| Dwarf | Reznek | Reznek Reznek-(styled, crafted), Rezneki | |
| Dwarf | Smaelton | Smaelton | |
| Dwarf | Khanshael | Khanshael | |
| Dwarf | Mithrenek | Mithrenek, Mithreneki | |
| Dwarf | Borthuum | Borthuum | |
| Elf | Vaalor | Vaalorian, Vaaloran | |
| Elf | Nalfein | Nalfein | |
| Elf | Ardenai | Ardenai | |
| Elf | Loenthra | Loenthran | |
| Elf | Illistim | Illistimi | |
| Elf | Ashrim | Ashrim | |
| Erithian | Eloth Dai | Eloth-(styled, crafted, etc) but not Eloth by itself | Typically "I am of the Eloth Dai" |
| Erithian | Surath Dai | Same style as Eloth | Same style as Eloth |
| Erithian | Nathala Dai | Same style as Eloth | Same style as Eloth |
| Erithian | Yachan Dai | Same style as Eloth | Same style as Eloth |
| Erithian | Tichan Dai | Same style as Eloth | Same style as Eloth |
| Erithian | Valaka Dai | Same style as Eloth | Same style as Eloth |
| Erithian | Volnath Dai | Same style as Eloth | Same style as Eloth |
| Forest Gnome | Basingstoke | Just by itself or with -crafted/et al | Forest gnomes would traditionally be like "this is from Bloodline <insert>" or "I am <insert culture>". |
| Forest Gnome | Greengair | Just by itself or with -crafted/et al + Greengairan | See Basingstoke |
| Forest Gnome | Wendwillow | Just by itself or with -crafted/et al | See Basingstoke |
| Forest Gnome | Rosengift | Just by itself or with -crafted/et al | See Basingstoke |
| Forest Gnome | Felcour | Just by itself or with -crafted/et al + Felcourian | See Basingstoke |
| Forest Gnome | Angstholm | Just by itself or with -crafted/et al + Angstholmian | See Basingstoke |
| Forest Gnome | Inyexat | Inyexat-(style/crafted/etc), Inyexat | Inyexat (I am Inyexat) |
| Half-Elf | Vanadre Chiras | Chiras-(style, crafted, etc), Chiras, Chirasi | Chiras (I am Chiras), Chirasi (that Chirasi half-elf over there) |
| Half-Krolvin | Gob'tak | Gob'tak | Gob'tak (I am of the Gob'tak) |
| Half-Krolvin | Rafi'kaes | Rafi'kaes | Rafi'kaes |
| Half-Krolvin | Hos'tau | Hos'tau | Hos'tau |
| Half-Krolvin | Lar'toth | Lar'ototh | Lar'toth |
| Half-Krolvin | Swu'lin | Swu'lin | Swu'lin |
| Half-Krolvin | Kraet | Kraet, Kraeti | Kraet (I am Kraet), Kraeti |
| Halfling | Mhoragian | Mhoragian | |
| Halfling | Brughan | Brughan | |
| Halfling | Malghava | Malghavan | |
| Halfling | Paradis | Paradis | |
| Human | Selanthia | Selanthian | Selanthian |
| Human | Torre | Torren | Torren |
| Human | Oire | Oiren | Oiren |
| Human | Aldora | Aldoran | Aldoran |
| Human | Estoria | Estorian | Estorian |
| Human | Chastonia | Chastonian | Chastonian |
| Human | Allace | Allacer | Allacer |
| Human | Honneland | Honnish | Honnish |
| Human | Trauntor | Trauntorian | Trauntorian |
| Human | Bourth | Bourthian | Bourthian |
| Human | Highmount | Highmountonian | Highmountonian |
| Human | Dragach | Dregish | Dregish |
| Human | Hendor | Hendoran | Hendoran |
| Human | Seareach | Searish | Searish |
| Human | Jantalar | Jantalarian | Jantalarian |
| Human | Talador | Taladoran (Taladorian allowed, but Taladoran preferred) | Taladoran (ditto on Taladorian) |
| Human | Mestanir | Mestaniri | Mestaniri |
| Human | Vornavis | Vornavian | Vornavian |
| Human | Riverwood | Riparan | Riparan |
| Human | Tehir | Tehiri | Tehiri |
| Human | Shakat | Shakat | Shakat |
| Giantman | T'Kirem Bear Clan | Saramar (referencing runes), kindred-, giantkin-, or T'Kirem-crafted | I am a T'Kiri, I am of the T'Kirem |
| Giantman | Wsalamir Arctic Clan | Same as T'Kirem + Wsalamir-crafted | I am a Wsalka, I am of the Wsalmir |
| Giantman | Grishknel Wolf Clan | Same as T'Kirem + Grishknel-crafted | I am a Grishka, I am of the Grishknel |
| Giantman | Issimir Ogre Clan | Same as T'Kirem + Issimir-crafted | I am an Issimi, I am of the Issimir |
| Giantman | Grot'karesh Hammer Clan | Same as T'Kirem + Grot'karesh-crafted | I am a Grotka, I am of the Grot'Karesh |
| Giantman | Araime Sun Clan | Same as T'Kirem + Araime-crafted | I am an Araika, I am of the Araime |
| Giantman | Maeramil Wind Runner Clan | Same as T'Kirem + Maermil-crafted | I am a Maeraka, I am of the Maeramil |
| Giantman | Vaikalimara Clan | Same as T'Kirem + Vaikalimara-crafted | She is Vaika, I am of the Vaikalimara ( Important Note:' Those of the Vaika rarely use this. They refer to themselves as part of the whole but not as individuals. Other clans may say "She is a Vaika.") |
| Sylvankind | Kytawa D'ahranal | sylvan | I am of the Kytawa (D'ahranal) |
| Sylvankind | Fresiawn D'ahranal | sylvan | I am of the Fresiawn (D'ahranal) |
| Sylvankind | Tyesteron D'ahranal | sylvan | I am of the Tyesteron (D'ahranal) |
| Sylvankind | Lassaran D'ahranal | sylvan | I am of the Lassaran (D'ahranal) |
| Various | Wyrdeep Forest | Wyrdian | Wyrdian/of the Wyrdeep Forest (I am <insert that>) |
Other Resources
- ALTER verb
- Alter - Information on Alterations