Lore:High Elvish
High Elvish[1] (alternatively High Elven[2]:6 or Elvish)[UOL 1] is the language used by the High Elves of the Summerset Isles. It is descended from Aldmeris, and as such is very similar to its relatives like Ayleidoon, Ald Chimeris or the Falmer language. For the longest time, High Elven was the common language used in all legal documentation until it was later replaced by Tamrielic in 1E 2813.[2]:6 The common tongue of the empire, Cyrodilic, is based on the Altmer's speech and writing.[3]:7 To date, there are no known texts written in this language, but some words are known.
Even though Falkreath and its hold are predominantly Nordic throughout history, its name is of elvish origin.[3]:574
Pronunciation[edit]
In Elvish there is no soft "c", so when a word begins with "Ce" or "Ci" it is pronounced with a /k/ sound. For example "Cey-Tarn Keep" is pronounced like "Kay-Tarn Keep". Similarly, the letter G is always pronounced /ɡ/, never /dʒ/.[UOL 2]
Words and Phrases[edit]
A[edit]
- Abameld
- From context, probably "Trespasser" (from Aba, "forbidden", and Meld, "driven")[4]
- Adma'na
- Poor listener[5] (cf. Ayleidoon "adma"—"hear")
- Admanen
- Listening eye[6]
- Aednavorith
- Genealogy[7]
- Aedra
- Ancestors[8]
- Alaxon
- Perfection[9]
- Aprax
- Outcast, criminal[10][11]
- Ald Mora
- A ruin on Summerset Isle; the name means "old forest" in other Elven languages[12]
- Aldveyond Beldaburk
- An old name for Sea Keep[13]
- Apraxic
- Social outcast[UOL 3], a shamed outcast[11][14]
- Apraxis
- Exile, the opposite of Praxis, a condemnation for improper and criminal conduct[14]
- Arcta[4]
- Likely means "acknowledge", as in Ayleidoon
- Autak
- An interjection (seemingly expresses negative emotions, possibly disgust)[15]
- Autameld
- An exiled individual (literally, "out-driven")[16]
- Avad[4]
B[edit]
- Barra
- Welcome[17]
C[edit]
- Calian
- A praxic talisman, a symbol of a person's membership in the civilized High Elf society[18]
- Canvaroth
- Scout[19]
- Cerum,[20] Ceruval[21]
- Unknown, but known usage suggests a polite way to address someone (like "sir" or "madam"); both terms appear to have no gender-specific use
- Cey
- Likely means "shadow", as in Ayleidoon[22]
D[edit]
- Daedra
- Roughly means "Not our ancestors"[8]
- De'nt
- Unknown; usage suggests some form of an insult[23]
E[edit]
- Eluvein
- Another name for the hilas owl, which abandons its eggs after laying them. The term is also used to describe someone who is cold-hearted or aloof[24]
- Ephem
- Non-Altmer, outsider[25]
- Eyevea
- Sanctuary[UOL 4]
G[edit]
- Glamoril
- Secret of Life[26]
- Glan'nt
- Unknown; usage suggests some form of an insult[27]
- Graxifalas
- Disgraceful "on a scale unimaginable"[28]
H[edit]
- Halsoriel
- Sewer[28]
- Hulkynd
- Broken child; refers to Altmeri children abandoned by their parents because of their imperfection, such as physical deformity[29] (cf. Ayleidoon "kynd"—"child")
K[edit]
N[edit]
- Nagaia
- Likely means "death", as in Ayleidoon[4]
- Naganwe
- Unknown; used in the translingual word "revelator-naganwe", meaning "death seer"[31]
- Nebarra
- Unwelcome (also used as a pejorative reference to outsiders)[32][23]
O[edit]
- Oegnithir
- Bad change[33]
P[edit]
- Praxic
- Proper, conform to the Praxis, part of Altmer society[18]
- Praxis
- Customs or established practices[34][35][36], the set of spoken and implicit rules and guidelines of Altmer society[37][38], the act of belonging in Altmer society[14], also sometimes the practical applications of a field of study (when used outside the context of Altmer society)
R[edit]
S[edit]
- Seliffrnsae
- Grave and faithful counsel[41]
- Shauta
- Likely means "come", as in Ayleidoon[4]
- Slek
- An interjection (seemingly expresses negative emotions),[23] an insult[42]
- Sunna
- Likely means "Blessed" as in Ayleidoon[43]
T[edit]
- Tamriel
- Dawn's Beauty[44]
- Tarn
- Likely means "portal", as in Ayleidoon[22]
- Thalmilan
- Inspector whose job it is to parse clues and render a verdict during an investigation[24], possibly related to the word "Thalmor"
- Tor-Hame-Khard
- Warlord's Mountain Lair[45] (cf. Ayleidoon "tor"—"hill", "hame"—"home")
V[edit]
W[edit]
- Wel
- Likely means "Sky" as in Ayleidoon[43]
- Welkynar
- The gryphon-riding protectors of Cloudrest; likely related to Ayleidoon "wel"—"sky"[46]
References[edit]
- ^ Pure Language Pearl contraband item in ESO
- ^ a b The Daggerfall Chronicles — Ronald Wartow
- ^ a b The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: Prima Official Game Guide — David Hodgson
- ^ a b c d e f Cavern Dwellers' dialogue in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Ulliceta gra-Kogg's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Tarnamir's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Loading screen of Monastery of Serene Harmony in ESO: Summerset
- ^ a b Aedra and Daedra
- ^ Olnewil's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Lanarie's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
- ^ a b Green Serpent Testimonials — Minerva Calo, Associate Chronicler
- ^ a b Location name in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Sea Keep loading screen in ESO: Summerset
- ^ a b c The Price of Praxis — Ceruval Rolumaril
- ^ Ambient Dialogue in ESO
- ^ Regarding Thorn Blackstaff — Loremaster Celarus
- ^ Tenigwe's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
- ^ a b c Mother of Rats's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Lilatha's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Panyra's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Lanarie's dialogue at the beginning of A Tale of Two Mothers in ESO: Summerset
- ^ a b Cey-Tarn Keep and the ruins of Cey-Tarn found below the fort, where a portal to the Gorge can be found
- ^ a b c Various dialogue lines in ESO: Summerset
- ^ a b Jurisreeve Lorne's dialogue during Old Wounds in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Felawen's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Urag gro-Shub's dialogue in Skyrim
- ^ Lirendel's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
- ^ a b Talerion's dialogue during A Tale of Two Mothers in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Tableau and Manacar's dialogue during The Hulkynd's Heart in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Erudil's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Jurisreeve Soravil's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Aldarch Tilcalar's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Loremaster Celarus' dialogue during The Psijics' Calling in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Ayrenn: The Unforeseen Queen — Headmaster Tanion of the College of Aldmeri Propriety
- ^ Crafting Motif 25: Aldmeri Dominion Style — Aicantar of Shimmerene, Sapiarch of Indoctrination
- ^ Sages of the Crystal Tower — Nularan, Mages Guild Scribe
- ^ Online:Ancestral Honor Garments
- ^ Online:Shimmerene Soiree Gown
- ^ Calawende's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Loading screen of Red Temple Catacombs in ESO: Summerset
- ^ The Old Ways — Celarus the Loremaster
- ^ Captain Telomure's dialogue in ESO: Summerset
- ^ a b Sunnawel in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Main Quest introduction text in Arena
- ^ Loading screen of Tor-Hame-Khard in ESO: Summerset
- ^ Charge of the Welkynar
Note: The following references are considered to be unofficial sources. They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.
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