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= Valorik Lexicon and Culture =
== Phonemic Inventory ==


== Numbers and Quantifiers ==
=== Consonants ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Consonants
! Manner \ Place !! Bilabial !! Labiodental !! Dental !! Alveolar !! Palato-alveolar !! Palatal !! Velar !! Glottal
|-
|-
! English Gloss !! Valorik (Alienized) !! Notes
! Nasal
|-
| m || || || n || || || ||
| zero || viːsuː ||
|-
| one || aɪnə ||
|-
| two || ʃoːzə ||
|-
| three || θiːzə ||
|-
| four || d͡ʒoːnə ||
|-
| five || fiːzə ||
|-
| six || mɛduː ||
|-
| seven || zuːdə ||
|-
| eight || goduː ||
|-
|-
| nine || liːnə ||
! Stop
| || || || t d || || || k g ||  
|-
|-
| ten || koduː ||
! Affricate
| || || || t͡s d͡z || t͡ʃ d͡ʒ || || ||  
|-
|-
| eleven || koduːaɪnə ||
! Fricative
| || f v || θ || s z || ʃ ʒ || ç || || h
|-
|-
| twelve || koduːʃoːzə ||
! Approximant
| || || || ɹ || || j || ||
|-
|-
| twenty || ʃoːzəkoduː ||
! Lateral
|-
| || || || l || || || ||
| thirty || fliːzəkoduː ||
|-
| forty || d͡ʒoːnəkoduː ||
|-
| hundred || sɑɪbə ||
|-
| thousand || gənuː ||
|-
| million || uːzɹə ||
|-
| pair || kʃiːl ||
|-
| couple || t͡sənuː ||
|-
| few || fɹuːdə ||
|-
| several || sənlə ||
|-
| many || vɛlɪd͡ʒ ||
|-
| all || klənuː ||
|-
| none || θəkə ||
|-
|six
|mɛduː
|Rite of passage, "sweet sixteen" equivalent, age 6
|-
|sixteen
|mɛduːkoduː
|Adulthood (age 16)
|-
|thirty-five
|vɑɪθuː
|Eldership, "of age" (age 35)
|-
|eighty-five
|sælnuː
|Fertility (age 85)
|}
|}


=== Life Stage Terms ===
* /q, χ, qχ/ occur only in vulgar or taboo vocabulary and never in formal registers.
 
* mɛduːθan — Rite of passage (age 6)
* mɛduːkoduːθan — Adulthood (age 16)
* vɑɪθuːθan — Eldership (age 35)
* sælnuːθan — Fertility (age 85)


== Pronouns & Articles ==
=== Vowels ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!English
|+ Vowels
!Valorik
! !! Front !! Near-front !! Central !! Near-back !! Back
|-
|I / me
|miː
|-
|you (sg)
|nɛɹə
|-
|he/she/they
|duːɹ / zɛlə / pɛkə
|-
|-
|we
! Close
|muː
| iː || || || || uː
|-
|-
|this
! Near-close
|uːsə
| || ɪ || || ʊ ||
|-
|-
|that
! Mid
|oːsə
| || || ə || || ʌ
|-
|-
|and
! Open-mid
|kə
| ɛ || || || || ɔ
|-
|-
|not
! Near-open
|nɛθə
| || æ || || ||
|-
|Article (VC form)
|[VC]
|}
|}


== Kinship & Family ==
=== Diphthongs ===
ɑɪ, ɛɪ, oʊ
 
=== Syllable Structure ===
Allowed syllable shapes: '''CV, CVC''' 
Common word shapes: '''CVCVC, CVCCVC'''
 
 
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== Valorik Language Reference ==
''The spoken and written tongue of the Valorîin people—a warrior culture that honors peace, kinship, and the universe’s vastness.''
 
== Contents ==
 
* [[Valorik (Language)#Phonology & Writing|Phonology & Writing]]
* [[Valorik (Language)#Naming & Honorifics|Naming & Honorifics]]
* [[Valorik (Language)#Core Grammar|Core Grammar]]
* [[Valorik (Language)#Plurals & Collectives|Plurals & Collectives]]
* [[Valorik (Language)#Prepositions|Prepositions]]
* [[Valorik (Language)#Pronouns & Possession|Pronouns & Possession]]
* [[Valorik (Language)#Reflexives|Reflexives]]
* [[Valorik (Language)#Negation|Negation]]
* [[Valorik (Language)#Questions & Question Words|Questions & Question Words]]
* [[Valorik (Language)#Adjectives & Colors|Adjectives & Colors]]
* [[Valorik (Language)#Numbers & Counting|Numbers & Counting]]
* [[Valorik (Language)#Cultural Vocabulary & Collectives|Cultural Vocabulary & Collectives]]
* [[Valorik (Language)#Idioms, Ritual Speech & Proverbs|Idioms, Ritual Speech & Proverbs]]
* [[Valorik (Language)#Example Conversation|Example Conversation]]
* [[Valorik (Language)#Writing System|Writing System]]
* [[Valorik (Language)#Infobox Template|Infobox Template]]
* [[Valorik (Language)#Tips for Learners|Tips for Learners]]
 
----
 
== Phonology & Writing ==
Valorik is phonemic and IPA-transparent. Romanization is conventional but secondary to IPA.
 
'''Consonants:''' m n t d k g t͡s d͡z t͡ʃ d͡ʒ f v θ s z ʃ ʒ ç h ɹ j l 
'''Vowels:''' iː ɪ uː ʊ ə ʌ oʊ ɔ æ ɛ 
'''Diphthongs:''' ɑɪ ɛɪ oʊ
 
==== Romanization Key ====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!English
!Symbol
!Valorik
!IPA
!Notes
!Note
|-
|parent
|mɛɹə
|
|-
|mother
|zɛlmɛɹə
|
|-
|-
|father
|a
|duːɹmɛɹə
|a
|
|short/open
|-
|-
|child
|<nowiki>-a</nowiki>
|fɛniː
|ə
|
|"uh"
|-
|-
|son
|e
|duːɹlɛk
|ɛ
|
|"e"
|-
|-
|daughter
|â
|zɛllɛk
|eɪ̯
|
|"ey"
|-
|-
|sibling
|ai
|ɹuːmə
|aɪ̯
|
|"ay"
|-
|-
|brother
|o
|duːɹɹuːmə
|ɔ
|
|"aw"
|-
|-
|sister
|ô
|zɛlɹuːmə
|oʊ̯
|
|"oh"
|-
|-
|ancestor (generic)
|ö
|zaɪmɛɹə
|ʊ
|
|"oo"
|-
|-
|grandparent (1x great)
|î, û
|t͡saɪnəmɛɹə
|iː, uː
|
|marked vowels
|-
|-
|great-grandparent (2x)
|dž
|kʃoːmɛɹə
|ʤ
|
|"j" in "judge"
|-
|...
|[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
|
|}
|}
----
== Naming & Honorifics ==
Valorik names follow the structure:
* '''[Given Name] [Clan / Patronymic]'''
Honorifics precede names and are never suffixed.
=== Patronymic ===
* '''-lɛk''' /lɛk/ — “child of”
=== Examples ===
* '''zelsɛɪ Mɪɹə Ûrlek Teslek''' – Lady Mɪɹə of clan Ûrlek, lifemated to Teslek 
* '''duːɹʃoʊ Mɛɹɪk Teslek''' – Honored Mɛɹɪk Teslek 
* '''klɛdrɑɪ Zuːɹɪk''' – Warrior Zuːɹɪk 
* '''fiːɹɔnkɑɪ Zɛlə''' – Spirit-priest Zɛlə 


== Nobility & Royalty ==
=== Honorific Suffixes ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Valorik
! Suffix !! Meaning !! Example
!Masculine
!Feminine
!Neuter
!English Gloss
|-
|haɪgɑɪnə
|duːɹhaɪgɑɪnə
|zɛlhaɪgɑɪnə
|pɛkhaɪgɑɪnə
|High King/Queen/Sovereign
|-
|-
|gɑɪnə
| -ʃoʊ || Polite / respectful || duːɹʃoʊ
|duːɹgɑɪnə
|zɛlgɑɪnə
|pɛkgɑɪnə
|King/Queen/Monarch
|-
|-
|gɑɪnəkəθ
| -sɛɪ || High respect / noble || zelsɛɪ
|duːɹgɑɪnəkəθ
|zɛlgɑɪnəkəθ
|pɛkgɑɪnəkəθ
|Archduke/Archduchess
|-
|-
|fɛʃɹuː
| -niː || Diminutive / affectionate || fɛniːniː
|duːɹfɛʃɹuː
|zɛlfɛʃɹuː
|pɛkfɛʃɹuː
|Grand Duke/Duchess
|-
|-
|dɛvəθə
| -kə || Superior / teacher || mɛnziːkə
|duːɹdɛvəθə
|zɛldɛvəθə
|pɛkdɛvəθə
|Duke/Duchess
|-
|-
|θɛrvənə
| -ɹɪn || Peer / comrade || pɛkuːɹɪn
|duːɹθɛrvənə
|zɛlθɛrvənə
|pɛkθɛrvənə
|Marquis/Marchioness
|-
|-
|foɹnəθ
| -tə || Intimate / beloved || ɔkiːtə
|duːɹfoɹnəθ
|zɛlfoɹnəθ
|pɛkfoɹnəθ
|Count/Countess
|-
|-
|bɛɹunə
| -kuːn || Youthful / junior || duːɹkuːn
|duːɹbɛɹunə
|zɛlbɛɹunə
|pɛkbɛɹunə
|Baron/Baroness
|-
|-
|kɑɪvənə
| -voʊn || Noble house / clan || duːɹvoʊn
|duːɹkɑɪvənə
|zɛlkɑɪvənə
|pɛkkɑɪvənə
|Governor/Magistrate
|-
|sɛlɪkə
|duːɹsɛlɪkə
|zɛlsɛlɪkə
|pɛksɛlɪkə
|Lord/Lady (lowest rank)
|}
|}


== Professions & Social Roles ==
----
 
== Core Grammar ==
 
=== Word Order ===
Valorik uses '''Subject–Verb–Object (SVO)''' order.
 
; Example
:
miː mɑɹəvɔ 
''I live.''
 
=== Tense Suffixes ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!English
! Suffix !! Tense !! Example !! Meaning
!Valorik
|-
|leader/chieftain
|gaɪɹənə
|-
|ruler/sovereign
|kɹuːvəθ
|-
|-
|councilor
| -vɔ || Present || miː mɑɹəvɔ || I live
|sɛlnaɹə
|-
|-
|elder
| -dɛ || Past || miː mɑɹədɛ || I lived
|vɑɪθuːkə
|-
|-
|matriarch
| -gə || Future || miː mɑɹəgə || I will live
|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 ==
----
 
== Negation ==
Negation uses the particle '''nɛθə''' before the verb.
 
; Example
:
miː nɛθə mɑɹəvɔ 
''I do not live.''
 
----
 
== Questions ==
Yes–no questions end with '''kə'''.
 
; Example
:
nɛɹə mɑɹəvɔ kə? 
''Do you live?''
 
----
 
== Pronouns ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!English
! Person !! Singular !! Plural (inclusive) !! Plural (exclusive)
!Valorik
|-
|energy
|vɛlkaɪ
|-
|power (magical/forceful)
|zɑɪθuː
|-
|force (cosmic)
|kɹuːθə
|-
|field (force field/area)
|vɪkə
|-
|shield
|dʒɛlən
|-
|weapon
|klədɹod
|-
|-
|sword
| 1st || miː || muː || muːiː
|klə
|-
|-
|blade
| 2nd || nɛɹə || nɛɹəzuː ||
|dɹod
|-
|-
|armor
| 3rd masculine || duːɹ || duːɹzuː ||
|gɛt͡sə
|-
|-
|gun
| 3rd feminine || zɛlə || zɛləzuː ||
|fɛzən
|-
|-
|drone (robotic)
| 3rd neuter || pɛkə || pɛkəzuː ||
|vɑɪləkə
|-
|-
|engine
| Reflexive || mɛnɛm || ||
|zəgnə
|-
|-
|drive (propulsion)
| Indefinite || kənuː || ||
|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 ==
Plural is formed by adding '''-zuː'''.
 
----
 
== Prepositions ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!English
! Meaning !! Valorik !! IPA
!Valorik
|-
|gene
|θalzuː
|-
|cell
|vɛnəθ
|-
|clone
|zəklɛnə
|-
|blood
|dɹo
|-
|-
|heart
| in || dʊɹə || /dʊɹə/
|dɹuːnə
|-
|-
|bone
| on || zɛɪlə || /zɛɪlə/
|kɹɛlən
|-
|-
|brain
| under || mɛnɛθ || /mɛnɛθ/
|mɛnziː
|-
|-
|flesh
| with || kɛrə || /kɛrə/
|fɛlnə
|-
|-
|skin
| for || dɛlzə || /dɛlzə/
|ɹoʊθə
|-
|-
|wound
| by || kɛɪlə || /kɛɪlə/
|t͡saɪgə
|-
|-
|heal
| from || kɹɛɪdə || /kɹɛɪdə/
|vɛruː
|-
|-
|disease
| to || zɛndə || /zɛndə/
|kɹoʊθak
|-
|-
|poison
| between || bɛlnə || /bɛlnə/
|fɛt͡suː
|-
|-
|cure/remedy
| through || mɛlvə || /mɛlvə/
|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
|}
|}
=== Comparative and Superlative ===
Comparatives and superlatives are formed analytically.
* '''Comparative:''' use '''vel''' before the adjective 
: gɛlə vel sɛnə — stronger man
* '''Superlative:''' use '''sɑːn''' before the adjective 
: gɛlə sɑːn sɛnə — strongest man
----
== Plurals & Collectives ==
Valorik does not use a regular plural suffix. Plurality and collectivity are expressed through group articles.


== Taxonomical Roots ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Root
! Article !! Meaning !! Example
!Valorik Form
!Meaning/Use
|-
|-
| -vliː
| dɑɪ || pair (same/unknown gender) || dɑɪ Mɛɹɪk
|vliː
|mammal
|-
|-
| -ʃaɹə
| kɑɪl || bonded couple || kɑɪl Mɪɹə Mɛɹɪk
|ʃaɹə
|reptile
|-
|-
| -θilə
| vɑsɛl || small group || vɑsɛl fɛniː
|θilə
|amphibian
|-
|-
| -gziːn
| ʃɛlɛk || family || ʃɛlɛk Mɑɹə fɛniː
|gziːnə
|bird, avian
|-
|-
| -skɑɪə
| zɑɹɛl || crowd / mob || zɑɹɛl θokə
|skɑɪə
|feline, cat-like
|-
|-
| -kruːvə
| d͡zuːɹɪn || army || dvuːɹɪn Tɛslɛk
|kruːvə
|canid, dog-like
|-
|-
| -zaɹinə
| fɹuːdə || few || fɹuːdə mɑɹə
|zaɹinə
|saurian, lizard/dinosaurian
|-
|-
| -d͡ʒuːsə
| vɛliːd͡ʒə || many || vɛliːd͡ʒə gɛlə
|d͡ʒuːsə
|insect, arthropod
|-
|-
| -mɛlθə
| kuːnɑɹ || noble house || kuːnɑɹ Tɛslɛk
|mɛlθə
|fungus, mold
|-
|-
| -klɪnə
| oʊɹɑɪn || clan || oʊɹɑɪn Mɛɹɪk
|klɪnə
|fish, aquatic animal
|-
|-
| -t͡sɛvə
| zɑɪɹɛn || people / tribe || zɑɪɹɛn Vɑlɔɹɪk
|t͡sɛvə
|worm, vermiform
|-
|-
| -fɛɹə
| d͡zɑɹɑɪn || species / folk || d͡zɑɹɑɪn Mɑɹə
|fɛɹə
|shell/shelled
|-
|-
| -gɹɛθə
| vɑɹɪzuːn || multiversal collective || vɑɹɪzuːn Vɑlɔɹɪk
|gɹɛθə
|plant, vegetation
|-
|-
| -fɑɪlkə
| tɛmɹɑn || church || tɛmɹɑn Mɑɹə
|fɑɪlkə
|fiber, fibrous
|-
|-
| -minʒə
| kɑzuːɹɪn || warrior order || kɑzuːɹɪn Tɛslɛk
|minʒə
|mineral, stone
|-
|-
| -kɹuːə
| kɛlθɑɹ || sect || kɛlθɑɹ Zɛlə
|kɹuːə
|metal, metallic
|-
|-
| -ɑɪlθə
| bɹoʊzɑɹ || brotherhood || bɹoʊzɑɹ Mɛɹɪk
|ɑɪlθə
|alloy, blend
|-
|-
| -iːθnə
| sɪstɹɪn || sisterhood || sɪstɹɪn Mɪɹə
|iːθnə
|element, atomic/basic
|-
|-
| -kɹiːʃə
| zoʊvɪn || gang || zoʊvɪn Zɑɹɛk
|kɹiːʃə
|crystal (scientific)
|-
|-
| -vʃuːlə
| ɹuːnɑɪɹ || secret cabal || ɹuːnɑɪɹ Vɔlɔnə
|vʃuːlə
|radiation, radiance
|-
|-
| -gɛsə
| θɑɹnɔl || temporal order || θɑɹnɔl D͡ʒɔɹɛn
|gɛsə
|gas, vapor
|-
|-
| -lɪkθə
| zɛnɪθɑɹ || ascendant order || zɛnɪθɑɹ Nɛlɪk
|lɪkθə
|liquid
|-
|-
| -plæzə
| d͡zɑoʊɹɪn || council || d͡zɑoʊɹɪn Mɑɹə
|plæzə
|plasma
|-
|-
| -xəɹə
| vɑkɹɛl || choir / poetry council || vɑkɹɛl Nɛmɑ
|xəɹə
|organic, living
|-
| -sɪlə
|sɪlə
|silica, silicon-based
|-
| -t͡sɪlə
|t͡sɪlə
|seed, spore
|-
| -vɪɹə
|vɪɹə
|virus
|-
| -sɛnθə
|sɛnθə
|synthetic, artificial
|}
|}


== Magical, Cosmic, Metaphysical Roots ==
----
 
== Prepositions ==
Prepositions always precede the noun.
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Root
! Meaning !! Valorik !! Example
!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
| in || dʊɹə || dʊɹə oʊn fiːnə
|kɹiːzə
|rift, dimensional fracture
|-
|-
| -vɛɹd
| on || zɛɪlə || zɛɪlə gɔɹə
|vɛɹdə
|void, emptiness
|-
|-
| -dɹɛl
| with || kɛrə || kɛrə miː
|dɹɛlə
|time, temporal
|-
|-
| -ʃæl
| from || kɹɛɪdə || kɹɛɪdə mɑɹə
|ʃælə
|prophecy, omen
|-
|-
| -feɪl
| to / toward || zɛndə || zɛndə mɑɹə
|feɪlə
|memory, recollection
|-
|-
| -zæθ
| for || dɛlzə || dɛlzə fɛniː
|zæθə
|will, intent
|-
|-
| -liːv
| before || θɑɹ || θɑɹ loʊnə
|liːvə
|harmony, balance
|-
|-
| -dʒol
| after || vɑɹə || vɑɹə loʊnə
|dʒolə
|chaos, entropy
|-
|-
| -loʊd
| between || bɛlnə || bɛlnə gɛlə zɛnə
|loʊdə
|astral projection
|-
|-
| -t͡suːn
| among || mɛlvə || mɛlvə miːɹə
|t͡suːnə
|node, nexus
|-
| -dʒoːv
|dʒoːvə
|mana, raw magical energy
|-
| -sɛlθ
|sɛlθə
|sanctuary, warded place
|}
|}


== Warfare, Military, Technology, Starship Lexicon ==
----
 
== Pronouns & Possession ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!English Gloss
! Person !! Valorik !! Possessive Example
!Valorik (Alienized)
!Notes
|-
|-
|war (invasion/conflict)
| I / me || miː || miː fiːnə
|drɛzθokə
|Deeply negative
|-
|-
|battle
| you (sg.) || nɛɹə || nɛɹə mɑɹə
|gɹæzə
|
|-
|-
|duel
| he || duːɹ || duːɹ kɛtə
|t͡sevdə
|
|-
|-
|campaign (military)
| she || zɛlə || zɛlə kɛtə
|vɑɪzunə
|
|-
|-
|siege
| we (incl.) || muː || muː fɛniː
|gɛlnə
|
|-
|-
|ambush
| you (pl.) || nɛɹəzuː || nɛɹəzuː dvuːɹɪn
|fɛlkə
|
|-
|-
|defense
| they || zɛləzuː || zɛləzuː ʃɛlɛk
|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 ==
Possession is normally indicated by position. 
The relational particle '''di''' may be used for emphasis.
 
* miː fiːnə — my house 
* fiːnə di miː — the house of me 
 
----
 
== Reflexives ==
Reflexives use the independent form '''mɛnɛm''' or contextual repetition.
 
* miː mɛnɛm — myself 
* zɛlə mɛnɛm — herself 
* muː mɛnɛm — ourselves 
 
----
 
== Negation ==
Negation is expressed with '''nɛθə''' before the verb.
 
* miː nɛθə mɑɹəvɔ — I do not live 
* miː nɛθə mɑɹəgə — I will not live 
 
----
 
== Questions & Question Words ==
 
=== Yes/No Questions ===
Yes–no questions end with '''kə'''.
 
* nɛɹə mɑɹəvɔ kə? — Do you live?
 
* '''vɑ''' = yes 
* '''nɛ''' = no 
 
=== Indirect / Polite ===
Polite uncertainty uses sentence-final '''nɛ'''.
 
* nɛɹə mɑɹəvɔ nɛ — I wonder if you live.
 
=== Interrogatives ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!English Gloss
! English !! Valorik !! Example
!Valorik (Alienized)
!Notes
|-
|-
|dreadnought
| who || fɛnuː || fɛnuː mɑɹəvɔ?
|gɹovəɹdɹoθə
|Largest battleship class
|-
|-
|battleship
| what || t͡siːnə || t͡siːnə klɛdrəvɔ?
|kɹævdɹoθə
|Heavy warship
|-
|-
|escort (ship)
| where || vɑːlə || vɑːlə miː mɑɹəvɔ?
|sɛldɹoθə
|
|-
|-
|scout ship
| when || zɛlvɛθə || zɛlvɛθə mɑɹəgə?
|vɛlɪkdɹoθə
|
|-
|-
|stealth ship
| why || mɛnziːdə || mɛnziːdə nɛθə θokədɛ?
|t͡siːvdɹoθə
|Cloaked/invisible
|-
|-
|medical frigate
| how || t͡suːlɛnə || t͡suːlɛnə klɛdrəvɔ?
|mɛnuːdɹoθə
|
|-
|-
|science vessel
| which || vɛnə || vɛnə fiːnə?
|mɛzɹədɹoθə
|
|-
|-
|command carrier
| how many || fɹuːdə || fɹuːdə fɛniː?
|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 ==
----
 
== Adjectives & Colors ==
Adjectives always follow the noun.
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!English Gloss
! Valorik !! Meaning !! Example
!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
| kɑɪlə || big || fiːnə kɑɪlə
|mɛnuːdɹɛθokə
|
|-
|-
|Quartermaster
| fɪnə || small || fɛniː fɪnə
|kɹiːʃgɛldɹɛθokə
|
|-
|-
|Veteran
| mɑɹə || peaceful || vɑsɛl mɑɹə
|vɑɪθuːdɹɛθokə
|
|-
|-
|Warden
| θokə || shameful || dvuːɹɪn θokə
|zæθdɹɛθokə
|
|-
|-
|“To ride the void” (to die in battle)
| nuːvɪə || joyful || ʃɛlɛk nuːvɪə
|vɛɹdəgaɪnə
|
|-
|-
|“To burn the banner” (mutiny)
| sɛnə || strong || dvuːɹɪn sɛnə
|luːməklənuː
|
|-
|-
|“Iron-mind” (elite tactician)
| zɛlə || wise || kuːnɑɹ zɛlə
|kɹuːvəmaɪnə
|
|-
|-
|“Soul-burned” (PTSD)
| ʃɪɹə || bright || dɪnə ʃɪɹə
|θaləkɛlnəθ
|
|-
|-
|“Shield-breaker” (hero)
| dɑɹə || dark || loʊnə dɑɹə
|dʒɛlənθokə
|
|-
|-
|“Veil-runner” (stealth)
| vɛnə || noble || gɛlə vɛnə
|θalvɛlkaɪvɛlɪkə
|
|-
|-
|“Bannerless” (outcast)
| fɹɑθ || foul || fɑlə fɹɑθ
|nɛθklənuː
|
|-
|-
|“Chainling” (conscript)
| lɪɹə || quick || fɛniː lɪɹə
|fɑɪlkgɛlnəθ
|
|-
|-
|“Frozen Star” (high-value kill)
| duːɹə || slow || fɛniː duːɹə
|zɛfɹuːθokə
|
|-
|-
|“Drifter” (non-combat crew)
| ɹɑnə || red || dɪnə ɹɑnə
|gɹælnə
|
|-
|-
|“Shield wall!” (command)
| zɪɹə || blue || fɑlə zɪɹə
|dʒɛlənvo!
|
|-
|-
|“Crush them!” (attack)
| vɑɪlə || green || fiːnə vɑɪlə
|gɹæzvo!
|
|-
|-
|“Hold the core!” (defend)
| gɔlə || gold || fɑlə gɔlə
|mɛzəvo!
|
|-
|-
|“Cut the lines!” (sabotage)
| nɛlə || old || kuːnɑɹ nɛlə
|kɛlvəvo!
|
|-
|-
|“Fire at will!”
| miːɹə || new || kuːnɑɹ miːɹə
|vɛlzəvo!
|
|}
|}


== Curse Words & Vulgarities ==
Multiple adjectives follow natural emphasis:
* fɛniː lɪɹə fɪnə — fast, small child
 
----
 
== Numbers & Counting ==
Valorik numbers are additive and compounding.
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Meaning/English Equivalent
! # !! Valorik
!Valorik (Alienized)
!Notes
|-
|Damn!/Cursed!
|gɹoθok!
|Intensely vulgar
|-
|Shit!
|fɛθok!
|Generic expletive
|-
|Bastard!
|mɛzθok!
|Outcast or traitor
|-
|Coward!
|kɛlnəθ!
|No honor
|-
|-
|Traitor!
| 0 || viːzuː
|dɛlvəθok!
|Oathbreaker
|-
|-
|Spawn of the void!
| 1 || ɑɪnə
|vɛɹdəmiː!
|Deeply negative
|-
|-
|Blade-eater! (traitor)
| 2 || ʃoʊzə
|kləfɛθok!
|Military, "backstabber"
|-
|-
|Deadmind! (idiot)
| 3 || θiːzə
|kɛlmaɪn!
|Fool
|-
|-
|Bannerless! (outcast)
| 4 || d͡ʒoʊnə
|nɛθklənuː!
|
|-
|-
|Used mate! (failed bond)
| 5 || fiːzə
|bɑɪnəgɪθok!
|
|-
|-
|Soul-shamed!
| 6 || mɛduː
|θaləkɛlnəθ!
|
|-
|-
|Rot-blood!
| 7 || zuːdə
|klæθəkɛl!
|Weak
|-
|-
|Void-eater!
| 8 || gɔduː
|vɛɹdəfɛzən!
|Foolish
|-
|-
|Half-mind!
| 9 || liːnə
|fɛɹmaɪn!
|Dull
|-
|-
|Flesh-weak!
| 10 || koʊdə
|fɛlnəkɛlnəθ!
|Cowardly
|}
|}


== Daily Life Vocabulary ==
* Fractions: ɑɪnə tɑ dɑɪ — one half 
* Decimals: fiːzə nul dɑɪ — 5.2 
 
Large numbers in Valorik are expressed through compounding rather than distinct lexical numerals.
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!English Gloss
! Value !! Valorik Term !! Notes
!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
| 100 || sɑɪbə || hundred
|bɛltə
|
|-
|-
|mask
| 1,000 || gənuː || thousand
|mæskə
|
|-
|-
|bag/pouch
| 1,000,000 || uːzɹə || million
|pɑɪʃə
|
|}
|}


== Blood-based Analogies, Adjectives, and Phrases ==
Higher values are formed by recursive compounding without conjunctions.
{| class="wikitable"
 
!English Gloss
----
!Valorik
 
!Notes
== Example Conversation ==
|-
 
|“blood-strong” (robust, hardy)
: '''nɛɹə mɑɹəvɔ dʊɹə oʊn fiːnə kə?'''
|dɹofaɪnə
:: Do you live in your house?
|Compliment
 
|-
: '''vɑ, miː fiːnə mɑɹəvɔ.'''
|“thin-blooded” (weak)
:: Yes, I live in my house.
|dɹonɛθə
 
|Insult
: '''fɹuːdə fɛniː klɛdrəgə?'''
|-
:: How many children will defend?
|“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 ==
: '''dɑɪ fɛniː klɛdrəgə.'''
"May your bowl never be empty, may your blood always run strong."
:: Two children will defend.


* ''bɑɪnəθə nə nɛθə, dɹo faɪnə sə''*
: '''mɛnziːdə θokədɛ?'''
:: Why exile?


== Childhood, Chores, Leisure, Nature, Emotion, Philosophy ==
: '''nɛ mɑɹə, nɛ dvuːɹɪn.'''
:: No peace, no army.


=== Childhood, Play, and Learning ===
{| class="wikitable"
!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 ===
== Infobox Template ==
{| class="wikitable"
<pre>
!English
{{Valorik language
!Valorik
|name        = Valorik
!Notes
|native_name  = [Native script, if applicable]
|-
|speakers    = Valorîin, continuum universes
|to clean
|writing      = Alphabetic, left-to-right
|sɛlnə
|phonology    = iː uː ɪ ə ɛ ɔ ɔː æ aɪ̯ eɪ̯ oʊ̯ m n t d k g ʦ ʤ f v θ s z ʃ ʒ ç ɹ j l
|House, self, ritual
|typology    = SVO, agglutinative, analytic plural
|-
|notable_features = Honorific articles, group-based plural, cosmic number roots
|to wash/bathe
}}
|mɛnuːθə
</pre>
|Shared with intimacy
----
|-
== Tips for Learners ==
|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 ===
* Adjectives always come '''after''' nouns.
{| class="wikitable"
* There is no regular plural suffix — use '''group and collective articles''' instead.
!English
* Honorifics appear '''before''' names, never after.
!Valorik
* Yes–no questions end with the particle '''kə'''; answers are '''vɑ''' (yes) and '''nɛ''' (no).
!Notes
* Negation is expressed with '''nɛθə''' before the verb.
|-
* Numbers are fully scalable through '''compounding''' rather than unique large numerals.
|to sing
* Social relationships are signaled primarily through '''articles, honorifics, and context''', not just number or gender.
|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 ===
{| class="wikitable"
!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 ===
----
{| class="wikitable"
!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 ==
== See Also ==
"May your bowl never be empty, may your blood always run strong."


* ''bɑɪnəθə nə nɛθə, dɹo faɪnə sə''*
* [[Valorik Alphabet & Writing System]]
* [[Sample Texts & Conversations]]
* [[Valorik Poetry & Ritual Speech]]
* [[Grammar Reference]]
* [[Cultural Notes]]


== Proverbs & Idioms ==
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* "There is no glory in war, only death."
''This article can be expanded with idioms, color words, rituals, or writing samples as needed. All roots and grammatical rules are subject to cultural and dialectal variation across the continuum universes.''
* War terms (drɛzθokə = war, dɛθokə = slaughter) always carry negative connotations.


== Taboo & Vulgarity ==
== Taboo & Vulgarity ==


* gɪθok — A dreaded ritual of bond-severance, considered deeply shameful.
* juːkɔθə — A dreaded ritual of bond-severance, considered deeply shameful.
* bɑɪnəgɪθok — "Used mate", a vulgar and insulting term for one whose life-bond failed.
* bɑɪnəgɪθok — "Used mate", a vulgar and insulting term for one whose life-bond failed.


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