A curated list of terms used throughout the realm, stemming from the language of the ancients.
Ala
noun
pronounced AH-lah
- land, island, or designated place
The Murasu crossed the wooded ala to reach the sacred grove.
Alu
noun
pronounced AH-loo
- a city or town of notable size or importance
Trade flowed through every street of the alu.
Alsinu
noun
pronounced ahl-SEE-noo
- twin city formed from two settlements joined as one
- the largest city in Brakenwyke
Legends say the first kings of Alsinu ruled from divine thrones.
Erṣetu
noun
pronounced ER-seh-too
- land of the dead; the realm beneath the living
The orcs guard the entrance to the gates of Erṣetu.
Ḫuršān
noun
pronounced khur-SHAHN
- wild, unbound magic of ancient origin
The ritual faltered when a surge of Ḫuršān erupted from the stones.
Ḫuršān’ala
noun
pronounced khur-SHAHN-ah-lah
- land of wild magic; a vast forest province steeped in arcane energy
Travellers avoid the heart of Ḫuršān’ala where the trees whisper truths.
Murasu
noun
pronounced MOO-rah-soo
- wildcat; a swift and feral hunter of the deep woods
The Murasu watched from the branches, silent as falling snow.
Naga
verb
pronounced NAH-gah
- to float; to rise or hover without support
The stone began to naga, glowing with faint violet light.
Naga’alu
noun
pronounced NAH-gah-AH-loo
- floating town suspended above the land
- home to the cloister of Arcanis
Magic users from across the realm flock to Naga’alu.
Šaḫrūti
noun
pronounced shah-KHROO-tee
- deep woods or ancient forest; a wild, primeval stretch of woodland often tied to old magic
Few dared to wander into the šaḫrūti, where even the wind seemed to watch in silence.
Sin
noun
pronounced SEEN
- twin; one of a pair born or formed together
The sin towers cast identical shadows across the valley.