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| | | one || t͡saɪnə || | ||
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| | | two || kʃoː || | ||
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| | | three || ɹəθuː || | ||
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|five | | four || d͡ʒoːnə || | ||
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| | | five || fliːkə || | ||
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| six || mɛt͡sə || | |||
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| seven || zuːʃə || | |||
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| eight || gɹəvɑɪ || | |||
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| nine || lʃiːnə || | |||
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| ten || kəθuː || | |||
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| eleven || kəθt͡saɪ || | |||
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| twelve || kəθkʃoː || | |||
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| twenty || kʃoːkəθ || | |||
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| hundred || zəvnə || | |||
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| thousand || gənuː || | |||
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| million || uːzɹə || | |||
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| pair || kʃiːl || | |||
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| couple || t͡sənuː || | |||
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| few || fɹuːdə || | |||
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| several || səŋlə || | |||
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| many || vɛlɪd͡ʒ || | |||
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| all || klənuː || | |||
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| none || θəkə || | |||
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=== Life Stage Terms === | === Life Stage Terms === | ||
Revision as of 12:44, 30 July 2025
Valorik Lexicon and Culture[edit | edit source]
Numbers, Milestones, and Life Stages[edit | edit source]
Numbers and Quantifiers[edit | edit source]
| English Gloss | Valorik (Alienized) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| zero | vəsuː | |
| one | t͡saɪnə | |
| two | kʃoː | |
| three | ɹəθuː | |
| four | d͡ʒoːnə | |
| five | fliːkə | |
| six | mɛt͡sə | |
| seven | zuːʃə | |
| eight | gɹəvɑɪ | |
| nine | lʃiːnə | |
| ten | kəθuː | |
| eleven | kəθt͡saɪ | |
| twelve | kəθkʃoː | |
| twenty | kʃoːkəθ | |
| hundred | zəvnə | |
| thousand | gənuː | |
| million | uːzɹə | |
| pair | kʃiːl | |
| couple | t͡sənuː | |
| few | fɹuːdə | |
| several | səŋlə | |
| many | vɛlɪd͡ʒ | |
| all | klənuː | |
| none | θəkə | |
| six | mɛt͡sə | Rite of passage, "sweet sixteen" equivalent, age 6 |
| sixteen | θiːzə | Adulthood (age 16) |
| thirty-five | vɑɪθuː | Eldership, "of age" (age 35) |
| eighty-five | sælnuː | Fertility (age 85) |
Life Stage Terms[edit | edit source]
- mɛt͡səθan — Rite of passage (age 6)
- θiːzəθan — Adulthood (age 16)
- vɑɪθuːθan — Eldership (age 35)
- sælnuːθan — Fertility (age 85)
Pronouns & Articles[edit | edit source]
| English | Valorik |
|---|---|
| I / me | miː |
| you (sg) | nɛɹə |
| he/she/they | duːɹ / zɛlə / pɛkə |
| we | muː |
| this | uːsə |
| that | oːsə |
| and | kə |
| not | nɛθə |
| Article (VC form) | [VC] |
Kinship & Family[edit | edit source]
| English | Valorik | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| parent | mɛɹə | |
| mother | zɛlmɛɹə | |
| father | duːɹmɛɹə | |
| child | fɛniː | |
| son | duːɹlɛk | |
| daughter | zɛllɛk | |
| sibling | ɹuːmə | |
| brother | duːɹɹuːmə | |
| sister | zɛlɹuːmə | |
| ancestor (generic) | zaɪmɛɹə | |
| grandparent (1x great) | t͡saɪnəmɛɹə | |
| great-grandparent (2x) | kʃoːmɛɹə | |
| ... | [number root][mɛɹə] | (e.g., 19x: [Valorik for 19]+mɛɹə) |
| betrothed | t͡sevnəɹuː | |
| courter/suitor | vɑɪnəkə | |
| lifemate (bonded) | bɑɪnəθuː | |
| "used mate" (failed bond, vulgar) | bɑɪnəgɪθok | |
| forced severance rite (taboo) | gɪθok | |
| descendant | t͡siːvɛɹə | |
| aunt | zɛlmɛɹəθa | |
| uncle | duːɹmɛɹəθa | |
| cousin | kɹɑɪmə | |
| partner (gender-neutral, beloved) | pɛkəbɑɪnə | |
| beloved | nɛɹə | |
| unbonded (without mate) | sɛlvəθə | |
| adultery/infidelity | dɹɛzθokə |
Nobility & Royalty[edit | edit source]
| Valorik | Masculine | Feminine | Neuter | English Gloss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| haɪgɑɪnə | duːɹhaɪgɑɪnə | zɛlhaɪgɑɪnə | pɛkhaɪgɑɪnə | High King/Queen/Sovereign |
| gɑɪnə | duːɹgɑɪnə | zɛlgɑɪnə | pɛkgɑɪnə | King/Queen/Monarch |
| gɑɪnəkəθ | duːɹgɑɪnəkəθ | zɛlgɑɪnəkəθ | pɛkgɑɪnəkəθ | Archduke/Archduchess |
| fɛʃɹuː | duːɹfɛʃɹuː | zɛlfɛʃɹuː | pɛkfɛʃɹuː | Grand Duke/Duchess |
| dɛvəθə | duːɹdɛvəθə | zɛldɛvəθə | pɛkdɛvəθə | Duke/Duchess |
| θɛrvənə | duːɹθɛrvənə | zɛlθɛrvənə | pɛkθɛrvənə | Marquis/Marchioness |
| foɹnəθ | duːɹfoɹnəθ | zɛlfoɹnəθ | pɛkfoɹnəθ | Count/Countess |
| bɛɹunə | duːɹbɛɹunə | zɛlbɛɹunə | pɛkbɛɹunə | Baron/Baroness |
| kɑɪvənə | duːɹkɑɪvənə | zɛlkɑɪvənə | pɛkkɑɪvənə | Governor/Magistrate |
| sɛlɪkə | duːɹsɛlɪkə | zɛlsɛlɪkə | pɛksɛlɪkə | Lord/Lady (lowest rank) |
Professions & Social Roles[edit | edit source]
| English | Valorik |
|---|---|
| leader/chieftain | gaɪɹənə |
| ruler/sovereign | kɹuːvəθ |
| councilor | sɛlnaɹə |
| elder | vɑɪθuːkə |
| matriarch | zɛlvɑɪθə |
| patriarch | duːɹvɑɪθə |
| teacher | fɛɹθan |
| scholar | t͡suːmɛzə |
| scribe | ɹelθə |
| priest/priestess | zɛlθə |
| seer/oracle | kaɪnəθ |
| healer | mɛnəθə |
| soldier | dɹɛθokə |
| warrior | kɹævən |
| judge | gɛldə |
| merchant | gɹavə |
| diplomat | zəɹuvə |
| scientist | mɛzɹəkə |
Science, Magic, and Technology[edit | edit source]
| English | Valorik |
|---|---|
| energy | vɛlkaɪ |
| power (magical/forceful) | zɑɪθuː |
| force (cosmic) | kɹuːθə |
| field (force field/area) | vɪkə |
| shield | dʒɛlən |
| weapon | klədɹod |
| sword | klə |
| blade | dɹod |
| armor | gɛt͡sə |
| gun | fɛzən |
| drone (robotic) | vɑɪləkə |
| engine | zəgnə |
| drive (propulsion) | gɹoːtə |
| portal drive | kɹoːtɑɹzəgnə |
| reactor | faɪnəkə |
| generator | t͡sɛnuvə |
| crystal (power) | lɛkzuː |
| circuit | mɛnɪθ |
| matrix (computing/arcane) | zɛvɹəkə |
| AI / sentient machine | t͡seŋɹə |
| psionic/telepathic power | sɛnuvə |
| magic (general) | kaɪvən |
| spell | θɛlkuː |
| rune/sigil | ɹɛlkaɪ |
| node (power/magic) | t͡suːnə |
| artifact (legendary tech/magic item) | zɹɛlkə |
| solar-forge | soɹkəθan |
Medicine, Biology, Planetary, Cosmic[edit | edit source]
| English | Valorik |
|---|---|
| gene | θalzuː |
| cell | vɛnəθ |
| clone | zəklɛnə |
| blood | dɹo |
| heart | dɹuːnə |
| bone | kɹɛlən |
| brain | mɛnziː |
| flesh | fɛlnə |
| skin | ɹoʊθə |
| wound | t͡saɪgə |
| heal | vɛruː |
| disease | kɹoʊθak |
| poison | fɛt͡suː |
| cure/remedy | mɛnuzə |
| doctor | t͡siːnuvə |
| mutation | kɹɛθən |
| augment (bio) | zəvɑɪlək |
| prosthesis | dɹɛnəθ |
| serum | sɛrnuː |
| virus | zuːnək |
| parasite | t͡siːlən |
| lifespan | kaɪdɹə |
| immortal | vɛlzəθ |
| death | mɛzəθok |
| asteroid belt | t͡sɛloːnəθ |
| comet | vɛrzuː |
| black hole | kɹuːvən |
| supernova | zɑɪθəfliː |
| nebula | məzruː |
| galactic core | mɛzəɹək |
| event horizon | kɹuːvəlθ |
| gravity well | kɹɛvənə |
| moonlet | kliːsəkə |
| tidal wave | zɛlfɛnə |
| magnetosphere | gɛlvɹək |
| aurora | θeɹnuː |
| rift (space-time) | vɛlɹək |
| wormhole | mɛlkoːθ |
| star cluster | zɛfɹuːθə |
| sunspot | soɹəkθak |
| planetary ring | gəloːnθɛl |
| exoplanet | sɹaɪgəloːn |
| biosphere | bɑɪəzəɹ |
| terraform | gəloːnvɛl |
Taxonomical Roots[edit | edit source]
| Root | Valorik Form | Meaning/Use |
|---|---|---|
| -vliː | vliː | mammal |
| -ʃaɹə | ʃaɹə | reptile |
| -θilə | θilə | amphibian |
| -gziːn | gziːnə | bird, avian |
| -skɑɪə | skɑɪə | feline, cat-like |
| -kruːvə | kruːvə | canid, dog-like |
| -zaɹinə | zaɹinə | saurian, lizard/dinosaurian |
| -d͡ʒuːsə | d͡ʒuːsə | insect, arthropod |
| -mɛlθə | mɛlθə | fungus, mold |
| -klɪnə | klɪnə | fish, aquatic animal |
| -t͡sɛvə | t͡sɛvə | worm, vermiform |
| -fɛɹə | fɛɹə | shell/shelled |
| -gɹɛθə | gɹɛθə | plant, vegetation |
| -fɑɪlkə | fɑɪlkə | fiber, fibrous |
| -minʒə | minʒə | mineral, stone |
| -kɹuːə | kɹuːə | metal, metallic |
| -ɑɪlθə | ɑɪlθə | alloy, blend |
| -iːθnə | iːθnə | element, atomic/basic |
| -kɹiːʃə | kɹiːʃə | crystal (scientific) |
| -vʃuːlə | vʃuːlə | radiation, radiance |
| -gɛsə | gɛsə | gas, vapor |
| -lɪkθə | lɪkθə | liquid |
| -plæzə | plæzə | plasma |
| -xəɹə | xəɹə | organic, living |
| -sɪlə | sɪlə | silica, silicon-based |
| -t͡sɪlə | t͡sɪlə | seed, spore |
| -vɪɹə | vɪɹə | virus |
| -sɛnθə | sɛnθə | synthetic, artificial |
Magical, Cosmic, Metaphysical Roots[edit | edit source]
| Root | Valorik Form | Meaning / Use |
|---|---|---|
| -vɛl | vɛlkaɪ | energy, (universal) force |
| -θal | θalə | soul, essence |
| -dʒæl | dʒælə | spirit, animus |
| -maɪn | maɪnə | mind, thought |
| -t͡siːv | t͡siːvə | life, living force |
| -kɛl | kɛlən | death, decay |
| -ɑɪθ | ɑɪθə | aether, astral |
| -luːm | luːmə | light, radiance |
| -t͡saɪv | t͡saɪvə | shadow, darkness |
| -gɹɛn | gɹɛnə | fate, destiny |
| -zɛlk | zɛlkə | magic, arcana |
| -kaɪv | kaɪvən | magic, mage, sorcery |
| -sɛn | sɛnuvə | psionic, mentalist |
| -kɹiːz | kɹiːzə | rift, dimensional fracture |
| -vɛɹd | vɛɹdə | void, emptiness |
| -dɹɛl | dɹɛlə | time, temporal |
| -ʃæl | ʃælə | prophecy, omen |
| -feɪl | feɪlə | memory, recollection |
| -zæθ | zæθə | will, intent |
| -liːv | liːvə | harmony, balance |
| -dʒol | dʒolə | chaos, entropy |
| -loʊd | loʊdə | astral projection |
| -t͡suːn | t͡suːnə | node, nexus |
| -dʒoːv | dʒoːvə | mana, raw magical energy |
| -sɛlθ | sɛlθə | sanctuary, warded place |
Warfare, Military, Technology, Starship Lexicon[edit | edit source]
| English Gloss | Valorik (Alienized) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| war (invasion/conflict) | drɛzθokə | Deeply negative |
| battle | gɹæzə | |
| duel | t͡sevdə | |
| campaign (military) | vɑɪzunə | |
| siege | gɛlnə | |
| ambush | fɛlkə | |
| defense | gɛlθə | |
| victory | vɑɪzə | |
| defeat | kɛlzə | |
| surrender | məlnə | |
| honor (military) | dɹɛliː | |
| shame (in defeat) | kɛlnəθ | |
| commander | zɑɪkɹə | |
| general | dɹɑɪnə | |
| captain | fɛskə | |
| soldier | dɹɛθokə | |
| warrior | kɹævən | |
| guard | t͡soːdʒə | |
| scout | vɛlɪkə | |
| fleet | gəloːnvaɪ | |
| legion | dɛlvə | |
| squad | dʒælnə | |
| champion | kaɪvɹə | |
| mercenary | zɛvɹəkə | |
| assassin | sɛlθakə | |
| weapon (generic) | klədɹod | |
| blade/sword | klə | |
| gun | fɛzən | |
| shield (device) | dʒɛlən | |
| armor | gɛt͡sə | |
| grenade | fɛɹʃə | |
| drone (military) | vɑɪləkə | |
| mine (explosive) | t͡suːlə | |
| turret | gɹoʊdə | |
| plasma cannon | plæzəfɛzən | |
| missile | mɛsɪlə | |
| beam (weapon) | vɛlzə | |
| starship | dɹoθə | |
| flagship | dɹoθəvaɪ | |
| cruiser | kɹuːvədɹoθə | |
| fighter (craft) | fɛskədɹoθə | |
| corvette | zɛlədɹoθə | |
| freighter | gɛldɹoθə | |
| carrier (ship) | vaɪlədɹoθə | |
| hangar | kɹælnə | |
| bridge (command) | vɛlnəθ | |
| engine room | zəgnəθ | |
| reactor | faɪnəkə | |
| shield generator | dʒɛlənzəgnə | |
| hull (outer shell) | gɛlnəθ | |
| bay (storage/launch) | gɛldən | |
| thruster | kɹaɪvə | |
| hyperdrive | vɛlzəgɹoːtə | |
| warp field | vɪkəvɛlkaɪ | |
| navicomputer | mɪɹzəzɛvɹəkə | |
| sensor array | fɛlɹəzəgnə | |
| comms (communications) | kəvɹoʊ | |
| life support | t͡siːvəzəgnə | |
| escape pod | fɛlɪkə |
Additional Starship Classes & Rare/Unique Tech[edit | edit source]
| English Gloss | Valorik (Alienized) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| dreadnought | gɹovəɹdɹoθə | Largest battleship class |
| battleship | kɹævdɹoθə | Heavy warship |
| escort (ship) | sɛldɹoθə | |
| scout ship | vɛlɪkdɹoθə | |
| stealth ship | t͡siːvdɹoθə | Cloaked/invisible |
| medical frigate | mɛnuːdɹoθə | |
| science vessel | mɛzɹədɹoθə | |
| command carrier | zɑɪkɹədɹoθə | |
| colony ship | fɛɹnədɹoθə | |
| ark ship | t͡suːnədɹoθə | |
| stealth field | θalvɛlkaɪ | |
| phase cloak | dʒolθəvɛl | |
| ship AI core | t͡seŋɹəθə | |
| ship spirit | dʒælədɹoθə | |
| warp rift generator | kɹiːzəzəgnə | |
| soul forge | θaləzəgnə | |
| memory crystal | feɪləlɛkzuː | |
| resonance cannon | liːvəfɛzən | |
| biohull | xəɹəgɛlnəθ | |
| mind-link array | maɪnəzɛvɹəkə | |
| quantum relay | vɛlzəɹelθə | |
| psionic jammer | sɛnuvəgɛlnəθ | |
| void drive | vɛɹdəgɹoːtə | |
| antimatter core | dɛθvɛlzəgnə | |
| rift anchor | kɹiːzəlɔnə |
Military Ranks, Honorifics, & Slang[edit | edit source]
| English Gloss | Valorik (Alienized) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Supreme Commander | haɪzɑɪkɹə | |
| Grand Admiral | fɛʃɹuːvaɪləkə | |
| Marshal | kɹævənzɑɪkɹə | |
| Warpriest | kaɪvənzɛlθə | |
| Captain | fɛskə | |
| Subcommander | lɛθzɑɪkɹə | |
| Lieutenant | fɛzdɹɛθokə | |
| Sergeant | gɹoʊdɹɛθokə | |
| Ensign | mɛlɪkdɹɛθokə | |
| Recruit / Cadet | t͡siːvədɹɛθokə | |
| Field Medic | mɛnuːdɹɛθokə | |
| Quartermaster | kɹiːʃgɛldɹɛθokə | |
| Veteran | vɑɪθuːdɹɛθokə | |
| Warden | zæθdɹɛθokə | |
| “To ride the void” (to die in battle) | vɛɹdəgaɪnə | |
| “To burn the banner” (mutiny) | luːməklənuː | |
| “Iron-mind” (elite tactician) | kɹuːvəmaɪnə | |
| “Soul-burned” (PTSD) | θaləkɛlnəθ | |
| “Shield-breaker” (hero) | dʒɛlənθokə | |
| “Veil-runner” (stealth) | θalvɛlkaɪvɛlɪkə | |
| “Bannerless” (outcast) | nɛθklənuː | |
| “Chainling” (conscript) | fɑɪlkgɛlnəθ | |
| “Frozen Star” (high-value kill) | zɛfɹuːθokə | |
| “Drifter” (non-combat crew) | gɹælnə | |
| “Shield wall!” (command) | dʒɛlənvo! | |
| “Crush them!” (attack) | gɹæzvo! | |
| “Hold the core!” (defend) | mɛzəvo! | |
| “Cut the lines!” (sabotage) | kɛlvəvo! | |
| “Fire at will!” | vɛlzəvo! |
Curse Words & Vulgarities[edit | edit source]
| Meaning/English Equivalent | Valorik (Alienized) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Damn!/Cursed! | gɹoθok! | Intensely vulgar |
| Shit! | fɛθok! | Generic expletive |
| Bastard! | mɛzθok! | Outcast or traitor |
| Coward! | kɛlnəθ! | No honor |
| Traitor! | dɛlvəθok! | Oathbreaker |
| Spawn of the void! | vɛɹdəmiː! | Deeply negative |
| Blade-eater! (traitor) | kləfɛθok! | Military, "backstabber" |
| Deadmind! (idiot) | kɛlmaɪn! | Fool |
| Bannerless! (outcast) | nɛθklənuː! | |
| Used mate! (failed bond) | bɑɪnəgɪθok! | |
| Soul-shamed! | θaləkɛlnəθ! | |
| Rot-blood! | klæθəkɛl! | Weak |
| Void-eater! | vɛɹdəfɛzən! | Foolish |
| Half-mind! | fɛɹmaɪn! | Dull |
| Flesh-weak! | fɛlnəkɛlnəθ! | Cowardly |
Daily Life Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
| English Gloss | Valorik (Alienized) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| blood (general/literal) | dɹo | Central to adult diet & ritual |
| meal/feast | mənuːθə | Shared eating/celebration |
| food | fɛdʒə | Generic food/edible |
| drink | səvliː | Imbibe, also for blood |
| bread | zɛlkə | Staple, ritualized |
| fruit | fɛlziː | Sweet produce |
| root/tuber | gɹəlnə | |
| meat | kɹævə | Flesh, protein |
| preserved meat | kɹævədəθ | Cured/dried/salted |
| bloodwine (ritual drink) | dɹosəvliː | |
| broth/soup | mɛnuːkə | Often blood-based |
| salt | sɛlθə | Preservation, ritual |
| spice | vɑɪlziː | |
| herb | zɛnɹə | Medicinal/culinary |
| cheese | klɛznə | Fermented, curd |
| egg | kliːnəθ | Potential |
| water | soɹə | Mundane |
| sacred water | zɛlsoɹə | Blessings |
| tea/infusion | mɛzəvliː | |
| bitter | vɛtkə | Taste, personality |
| sweet | swiːθə | Taste, disposition |
| salty | sɛlθiː | Taste, “down-to-earth” |
| spicy/hot | vɑɪliː | Taste, “fiery” |
| raw (food/emotion) | kɹoθə | Unrefined |
| cooked | dɹoθə | Prepared, “ready” |
| family (household) | zɛlfaɪ | |
| home/house | fiːnə | Domestic |
| room/chamber | ɹumə | |
| hearth/fireplace | faɪlən | |
| bed | mɛðə | |
| chair/seat | kɛlnə | Rest, status |
| table | tɛblə | Eating/ritual |
| door | dɹoθə | Entrance, opportunity |
| window | vɛlnə | Portal, openness |
| wall | wɑɪlə | Boundary, privacy |
| floor | flɑɪnə | Foundation |
| tool | t͡suːnə | |
| knife | uːk | Sacred, bloodletting |
| bowl | bɑɪnəθə | |
| cup | kəpə | |
| cloth/garment | kɑɪlnə | |
| cloak/robe | kloʊbə | |
| boot | buːtə | |
| glove | gloʊvə | |
| belt | bɛltə | |
| mask | mæskə | |
| bag/pouch | pɑɪʃə |
Blood-based Analogies, Adjectives, and Phrases[edit | edit source]
| English Gloss | Valorik | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| “blood-strong” (robust, hardy) | dɹofaɪnə | Compliment |
| “thin-blooded” (weak) | dɹonɛθə | Insult |
| “blood-bound” (oath/family) | dɹobɑɪnə | Deep kin, sworn allies |
| “to mix blood” (form pact) | dɹovɛlnə | Ceremony, strong alliance |
| “to spill blood” (fight, betray) | dɹokɹævə | Valor or warning |
| “blood is meal” (life is shared) | dɹo mənuːθə | Proverb |
| “to share the bowl” (trust) | bɑɪnəθə dɹo | Ritual, can mean intimacy or alliance |
| “blood-warm” (friendly) | dɹofaɪlziː | Inviting, comforting |
| “blood-cold” (ruthless) | dɹofɛtkə | Heartless, unfriendly |
Sample Table Blessing[edit | edit source]
"May your bowl never be empty, may your blood always run strong."
- bɑɪnəθə nə nɛθə, dɹo faɪnə sə*
Childhood, Chores, Leisure, Nature, Emotion, Philosophy[edit | edit source]
Childhood, Play, and Learning[edit | edit source]
| English | Valorik | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| child (young, generic) | fɛniː | All young |
| infant/babe | fɛniːθa | Newly born |
| youth/juvenile | muːnə | Pre-adult, playful |
| to play | lɛkzuː | Literal play/games |
| game (rule-based) | t͡suːniː | Board, logic, or physical |
| toy | mɛlziː | Plaything, fun |
| friend (peer, playmate) | vɛlnə | Also “window” (openness) |
| to learn | fɛzəθə | Academic or experiential |
| to teach | fɛɹθan | Teacher role |
| lesson | t͡siːvθə | A learning session |
| curiosity | d͡ʒɛlniː | Eagerness to explore |
| story (tale, fable) | sɛlvəθə | Teaching or play |
| laughter | kɛlvə | Joyful sound |
Chores & Daily Tasks[edit | edit source]
| English | Valorik | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| to clean | sɛlnə | House, self, ritual |
| to wash/bathe | mɛnuːθə | Shared with intimacy |
| to cook | dɹoθə | Preparing food |
| to fetch | vɛlkə | Go and return |
| to grind | gɹaɪnə | Physical/metaphorical |
| to mend/repair | mɛlzə | Clothes, tools, relationships |
| to gather/collect | kloʊbə | Resources or children |
| to sweep | swiːpə | Housekeeping/clear obstacles |
| to weave/make | vɛlziː | Basket, cloth, story |
| to carve/cut | klədə | Wood, bone, ritual objects |
| to plant | gɹɛθən | Crops, ideas |
| to harvest | hɑɹvə | Literal and metaphorical |
| to care for (tend) | lɛnəθ | Family, garden, wounds |
Leisure, Games, & Hobbies[edit | edit source]
| English | Valorik | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| to sing | sɛlziː | Also word for joy |
| to dance | kɑɪloː | Ritual or fun |
| music (song, tune) | lɪsəθ | Song or instrumental |
| instrument (musical) | kɛlvəθə | Or compound (e.g. “string-instrument”) |
| painting | vɛlniː | Visual art, poetic |
| to write/draw | ɹelθə | Scribe/artist |
| storytelling | sɛlvəθə | Oral/ritual telling |
| ritual/ceremony | zɛlθə | Any formal occasion |
| festival | faɪlziːθə | Social/seasonal gathering |
| to rest | mɛlθə | Pause, relax |
| to dream | kɑɪnəθ | Night vision, daydream |
| to explore | vɑɪlziː | Literal or knowledge-seeking |
| to joke/tease | dʒɛvɹə | Playful challenge |
Nature & Landscape[edit | edit source]
| English | Valorik | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| sky | kɑɪʃə | |
| cloud | məzruː | Nebula/cloud |
| star | zɛfɹuː | |
| sun | soɹək | |
| moon | kliːsə | |
| river | gɹaɪnə | Flowing water |
| lake | lɛkzuː | Pool/gathering place |
| mountain | t͡soɹən | Grand, formidable |
| forest | klɛsə | Deep woods |
| tree | gɹɛθə | Rooted being |
| flower | fɑɪlnə | Beauty, ephemerality |
| stone/rock | minʒə | Permanent, strong |
| sand | sɛnzuː | Shifting, mutable |
| earth/soil | faɪnə | Foundational, nourishing |
| wind | vɛlnə | Movement, change |
| rain | vɛlθə | Blessing or obstacle |
| snow | swiːnə | Silence, purity |
| storm | dɹoθak | Danger, power |
| animal (generic) | zɛnə | Living, animate |
Emotion & Philosophy[edit | edit source]
| English | Valorik | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| joy | kɛlvə | Shared with “laughter” |
| sorrow | mɛzəθ | Deep grief |
| hope | luːmə | Light in darkness |
| despair | kɛlzəθ | Loss, absence of hope |
| pride | gɹæzə | Glory, accomplishment |
| shame | kɛlnəθ | Honor lost |
| courage | dɹɛliː | Valor |
| fear | fɛθək | Warning, awe |
| wisdom | sɛlθan | Knowledge applied |
| patience | mɛlθəθ | Endurance, calm |
| anger | dɹoθak | Same as “storm” |
| peace (internal) | liːvə | Harmony |
| conflict | drɛzθokə | War, also inner battle |
| trust | nɛɹəθ | Also “my love” as extension |
| doubt | dɛlvəθ | Questioning, uncertainty |
| truth | gɹɛnə | Unveiling, clarity |
| lie | dʒɛvɹəθ | Falsehood, trickery |
| memory | feɪlə | Recall, story |
| dream (as vision) | kɑɪnəθ | Also for prophecy |
Sample Table Blessing[edit | edit source]
"May your bowl never be empty, may your blood always run strong."
- bɑɪnəθə nə nɛθə, dɹo faɪnə sə*
Proverbs & Idioms[edit | edit source]
- "There is no glory in war, only death."
- War terms (drɛzθokə = war, dɛθokə = slaughter) always carry negative connotations.
Taboo & Vulgarity[edit | edit source]
- gɪθok — A dreaded ritual of bond-severance, considered deeply shameful.
- bɑɪnəgɪθok — "Used mate", a vulgar and insulting term for one whose life-bond failed.