Words From the "Old Language" of Alluvionne
adere, v., to divide
adia, adj., radiant
alaena, n., whale
alare, v., n., comfort
alarea, n., comforter
aleo, adv., away
aluro, v., to escape by flying
ana, v., come
Anthelionn., one of the original children of the Artist who came to earth from the Isle of Sky. He is known for strength, wisdom, kindness, and justice, and for his love of music.
ara, n., music
ara nava, adj., to be carried away by music
arane, n., a twining plant or stem; a vine
arare, v., to burn with emotion
aria, n., wind
aria ara, n., music made by the wind
aria nava, v., to travel on the wind
arish,adj., productive, fertile, fruitful
aro, v., n., dream
aru, n., wind instrument
aune, n., dance
Ashila, n., a name for the Artist
aulfe, n., changling
avola,n., a lively dance
belu, n., adj., the color blue.
berek, v., to exaggerate, or stretch the truth.
Bheezy an aged gnome who lives in the forest surrounding Eianna. He is a water-bearer, carrying two wooden buckets attached to a pole that he places over his shoulders. He does not speak. It is believed that the water he carries is magical, with powerful healing properties. He keeps a garden deep within the forest, in which he nurtures healing flowers and herbs.
Chaladai, n., the sacred mountain within which the Crown of Alluvionne is hidden. Chaladai is protected by merwyngs, who dwell in the mist at the top of the mountain and are aided from below (in rivers, lakes, streams, and water caves) by their sea serpent companions. Chaladai is the ancient name for Mount Mazama, which was destroyed in a pyroclastic eruption. Before the eruption Mount Mazama reached an altitude of 11,000 to 12,000 feet. The deep caldera that remained after the eruption is known as Crater Lake.
deu, n., light
e, prep., of or from
earthspan,n., one year; the time it takes for the earth to orbit around the sun one time.
eave, v., to bring together, or gather; to unite.
eindre, v., to paint.
Eianna, n., the ancient name for an alpine lake in Alluvionne, known for its deep water, jewels, and gold, and for the beauty of the surrounding mountains; also known for the “ildyr magai” (old magic) that is found there. Eianna is one of the most magical places in all of Alluvionne. Currently known as Payette Lake near McCall, Idaho.
eivie, n., mountain bluebird. The first Eivie came from the Isle of Sky.***
ele, v., choose
eleo, n., way
Elienna the reigning Queen of Alluvionne. In the old language her name means “of water” or “from water”. Elianna is an aulfe, or changling, most often taking the form of a white dragon, a woman, or a swan.
elodian, n., a turtle; a slow, methodical person; someone who is old and wise and takes his time.
ema, n., female
ema ylfe, n., female, small, magical personage
emato, n., sign
embyr, n., the color black
emere, n., the color grey
Emyria, n., A female sea serpent, Sharlie’s mother. Emyria was born in a deep lake called Tarilla in the Far North, which lies in the center of an island off the coast of Nordas. The lake has a water cave at the bottom that leads to the ocean. Emyria’s ancestors from the Far North were the first to pledge fealty to the merwyngs. Emyria served as companion to the merwyng Maravasia.
Many sea serpents, including Emyria’s mate, died in a great battle for the North against Muud and his followers, the muudwroths. After the battle Emyria traveled alone to Eianna to give birth to their only offspring, a female sea serpent named Sharlie.
emin, v., to direct
eminara, v., to direct the wind
enoro, v., to escape by swimming
Erindon, n., a young meridelphi (part dolphin) who lived in the kelp forest north of Evergreen Island in the Northern Sea. He was a childhood friend of Merena (Meri), who lived nearby in the Great Hall. Erindon was orphaned and thereafter looked after by the family of orcas who lived in the surrounding waters.
erno, n., night
Estori, n., heaven
eule, v., to rule benevolently
eulea, n., benevolent ruler
fa, definite article, the
Firenzi winged horses from Alluvionne. They look and sound like a thundercloud when they fly together through the sky.
frio, adj., cold
Grandmother one of the names for the tree spirit who lived within an ancient willow tree on the shores of the Wide River, near where the river flowed into the ocean. The water, earth, and sky spoke to her through her roots, leaves, and branches; therefore she was often sought for her wisdom. Since she had come from the Isle of Sky, she was strong in the old magic (ildyr magai). Because of this, birds, animals, and magical residents of Alluvionne came to her when they needed protection from the muudwroths.
Great Hall, an ancient underwater fortress that lies near a giant kelp forest north of Evergreen Island, in the Northern Sea. Merena (Meri) was left on steps of the Great Hall as an infant, and found by Eldyr, who adopted her as his own.
The Great Hall has been used for many generations as a storing place for the ancients records of the mermaid civilization. The records are translated by successive Guardians (such as Eldyr), after which the translations are recorded in the books and scrolls within the Hall’s vast library.
hani, adv., v., please
he, adj., the number one
heren, v., bear, as in “to bear”
herena, n., bearer
lan, v., sell
lara,, n., home
Larrakin,,the older brother of Brion. Along with the other children from their village, the two brothers escaped from the war that was raging in their homeland, riding all night on the backs of the Firenze (winged horses) until they reached Eianna, a lake within the borders of Alluvionne.
lef, pron., me
lienn, n., water
lienn ara,n., the musical sound of water
lienn herena,n., water bearer
lienna,n., waterer
Lothien, n., a place on the Isle of Sky where the first willow trees grew. Grandmother was one of the first of the spirits of the trees to travel from the Isle of Sky to Alluvionne. She chose a spot on the Wide River (currently known as the Columbia River) to live, where she could see the river flowing into the ocean. It reminded her of her home on the Isle of Sky, where a river of light flowed into the Sea of Sky.
lu, prep., to
luaro,v., n., dream
magai,n., magic; also used as a name to identify the magical residents of Alluvionne.
mara, n., mist
Maravasia, n., “mist spirit”; name of the oldest of the merwyngs, protectors of the Crown of Alluvionne. Companion to the sea serpent Emyria.
meradelphi, n., part dolphin.
minare, v., contemplate
mona deu, n., moonlight
moonspan n., lunar cycle; the number of days it takes for the moon to complete one cycle
MuudOne of the children of the Artist who came to the world before its creation was complete. He coveted the magical realm of Alluvionne long before there were mountains, rivers, or trees. Once the Artist’s Crown was placed on its throne at Chaladai, shielding Alluvionne from the eyes of all except the guileless and childlike, Muud could no longer see or enter the magical realm.
muudwroth,n., a follower of Muud
nava, n., journey
oen, n., downfall
olor, n., mental pain or suffering
olloadj., v., empty
oura, prep., behind
raemyn, n., clothing
ro, v., escape
reihe, n., barrier
rele, v., whirl or swirl
reo, v., send
retha, n., air
ria, n., crystal
rin, n., a lidded box or chest
riv, v., confess
rivan, n., confession
roha, adj., excessive
romo,adj., polluted
romoa,n., one who pollutes or desecrates
rum, n., neck or throat
sunspan, n., one day; the amount of time it takes for the earth to circle the sun one time.
Tulema
unlocking melody, alana faella aleia belu. a musical spell in the old language that is used to unlock some of the magical secrets of Alluvionne. Originally sung by merwyngs, but can be used by other magai.
vasia, n., spirit
vel, adj., quick
vie, n., sky
eolan, pron., you
ylfe, n., small, magical personage
Suffixes
a, suffix, er
an, suffix, ion
adere, v., to divide
adia, adj., radiant
alaena, n., whale
alare, v., n., comfort
alarea, n., comforter
aleo, adv., away
aluro, v., to escape by flying
ana, v., come
Anthelionn., one of the original children of the Artist who came to earth from the Isle of Sky. He is known for strength, wisdom, kindness, and justice, and for his love of music.
ara, n., music
ara nava, adj., to be carried away by music
arane, n., a twining plant or stem; a vine
arare, v., to burn with emotion
aria, n., wind
aria ara, n., music made by the wind
aria nava, v., to travel on the wind
arish,adj., productive, fertile, fruitful
aro, v., n., dream
aru, n., wind instrument
aune, n., dance
Ashila, n., a name for the Artist
aulfe, n., changling
avola,n., a lively dance
belu, n., adj., the color blue.
berek, v., to exaggerate, or stretch the truth.
Bheezy an aged gnome who lives in the forest surrounding Eianna. He is a water-bearer, carrying two wooden buckets attached to a pole that he places over his shoulders. He does not speak. It is believed that the water he carries is magical, with powerful healing properties. He keeps a garden deep within the forest, in which he nurtures healing flowers and herbs.
Chaladai, n., the sacred mountain within which the Crown of Alluvionne is hidden. Chaladai is protected by merwyngs, who dwell in the mist at the top of the mountain and are aided from below (in rivers, lakes, streams, and water caves) by their sea serpent companions. Chaladai is the ancient name for Mount Mazama, which was destroyed in a pyroclastic eruption. Before the eruption Mount Mazama reached an altitude of 11,000 to 12,000 feet. The deep caldera that remained after the eruption is known as Crater Lake.
deu, n., light
e, prep., of or from
earthspan,n., one year; the time it takes for the earth to orbit around the sun one time.
eave, v., to bring together, or gather; to unite.
eindre, v., to paint.
Eianna, n., the ancient name for an alpine lake in Alluvionne, known for its deep water, jewels, and gold, and for the beauty of the surrounding mountains; also known for the “ildyr magai” (old magic) that is found there. Eianna is one of the most magical places in all of Alluvionne. Currently known as Payette Lake near McCall, Idaho.
eivie, n., mountain bluebird. The first Eivie came from the Isle of Sky.***
ele, v., choose
eleo, n., way
Elienna the reigning Queen of Alluvionne. In the old language her name means “of water” or “from water”. Elianna is an aulfe, or changling, most often taking the form of a white dragon, a woman, or a swan.
elodian, n., a turtle; a slow, methodical person; someone who is old and wise and takes his time.
ema, n., female
ema ylfe, n., female, small, magical personage
emato, n., sign
embyr, n., the color black
emere, n., the color grey
Emyria, n., A female sea serpent, Sharlie’s mother. Emyria was born in a deep lake called Tarilla in the Far North, which lies in the center of an island off the coast of Nordas. The lake has a water cave at the bottom that leads to the ocean. Emyria’s ancestors from the Far North were the first to pledge fealty to the merwyngs. Emyria served as companion to the merwyng Maravasia.
Many sea serpents, including Emyria’s mate, died in a great battle for the North against Muud and his followers, the muudwroths. After the battle Emyria traveled alone to Eianna to give birth to their only offspring, a female sea serpent named Sharlie.
emin, v., to direct
eminara, v., to direct the wind
enoro, v., to escape by swimming
Erindon, n., a young meridelphi (part dolphin) who lived in the kelp forest north of Evergreen Island in the Northern Sea. He was a childhood friend of Merena (Meri), who lived nearby in the Great Hall. Erindon was orphaned and thereafter looked after by the family of orcas who lived in the surrounding waters.
erno, n., night
Estori, n., heaven
eule, v., to rule benevolently
eulea, n., benevolent ruler
fa, definite article, the
Firenzi winged horses from Alluvionne. They look and sound like a thundercloud when they fly together through the sky.
frio, adj., cold
Grandmother one of the names for the tree spirit who lived within an ancient willow tree on the shores of the Wide River, near where the river flowed into the ocean. The water, earth, and sky spoke to her through her roots, leaves, and branches; therefore she was often sought for her wisdom. Since she had come from the Isle of Sky, she was strong in the old magic (ildyr magai). Because of this, birds, animals, and magical residents of Alluvionne came to her when they needed protection from the muudwroths.
Great Hall, an ancient underwater fortress that lies near a giant kelp forest north of Evergreen Island, in the Northern Sea. Merena (Meri) was left on steps of the Great Hall as an infant, and found by Eldyr, who adopted her as his own.
The Great Hall has been used for many generations as a storing place for the ancients records of the mermaid civilization. The records are translated by successive Guardians (such as Eldyr), after which the translations are recorded in the books and scrolls within the Hall’s vast library.
hani, adv., v., please
he, adj., the number one
heren, v., bear, as in “to bear”
herena, n., bearer
lan, v., sell
lara,, n., home
Larrakin,,the older brother of Brion. Along with the other children from their village, the two brothers escaped from the war that was raging in their homeland, riding all night on the backs of the Firenze (winged horses) until they reached Eianna, a lake within the borders of Alluvionne.
lef, pron., me
lienn, n., water
lienn ara,n., the musical sound of water
lienn herena,n., water bearer
lienna,n., waterer
Lothien, n., a place on the Isle of Sky where the first willow trees grew. Grandmother was one of the first of the spirits of the trees to travel from the Isle of Sky to Alluvionne. She chose a spot on the Wide River (currently known as the Columbia River) to live, where she could see the river flowing into the ocean. It reminded her of her home on the Isle of Sky, where a river of light flowed into the Sea of Sky.
lu, prep., to
luaro,v., n., dream
magai,n., magic; also used as a name to identify the magical residents of Alluvionne.
mara, n., mist
Maravasia, n., “mist spirit”; name of the oldest of the merwyngs, protectors of the Crown of Alluvionne. Companion to the sea serpent Emyria.
meradelphi, n., part dolphin.
minare, v., contemplate
mona deu, n., moonlight
moonspan n., lunar cycle; the number of days it takes for the moon to complete one cycle
MuudOne of the children of the Artist who came to the world before its creation was complete. He coveted the magical realm of Alluvionne long before there were mountains, rivers, or trees. Once the Artist’s Crown was placed on its throne at Chaladai, shielding Alluvionne from the eyes of all except the guileless and childlike, Muud could no longer see or enter the magical realm.
muudwroth,n., a follower of Muud
nava, n., journey
oen, n., downfall
olor, n., mental pain or suffering
olloadj., v., empty
oura, prep., behind
raemyn, n., clothing
ro, v., escape
reihe, n., barrier
rele, v., whirl or swirl
reo, v., send
retha, n., air
ria, n., crystal
rin, n., a lidded box or chest
riv, v., confess
rivan, n., confession
roha, adj., excessive
romo,adj., polluted
romoa,n., one who pollutes or desecrates
rum, n., neck or throat
sunspan, n., one day; the amount of time it takes for the earth to circle the sun one time.
Tulema
unlocking melody, alana faella aleia belu. a musical spell in the old language that is used to unlock some of the magical secrets of Alluvionne. Originally sung by merwyngs, but can be used by other magai.
vasia, n., spirit
vel, adj., quick
vie, n., sky
eolan, pron., you
ylfe, n., small, magical personage
Suffixes
a, suffix, er
an, suffix, ion