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= Valorik Lexicon and Culture =
== Phonemic Inventory ==
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== Pronouns & Articles ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!English
|+ Consonants
!Valorik
! Manner \ Place !! Bilabial !! Labiodental !! Dental !! Alveolar !! Palato-alveolar !! Palatal !! Velar !! Glottal
|-
|-
|I / me
! Nasal
|miː
| m || || || n || || || ||
|-
|-
|you (sg)
! Stop
|nɛɹə
| || || || t d || || || k g ||  
|-
|-
|he/she/they
! Affricate
|duːɹ / zɛlə / pɛkə
| || || || t͡s d͡z || t͡ʃ d͡ʒ || || ||  
|-
|-
|we
! Fricative
|muː
| || f v || θ || s z || ʃ ʒ || ç || || h
|-
|-
|this
! Approximant
|uːsə
| || || || ɹ || || j || ||
|-
|-
|that
! Lateral
|oːsə
| || || || l || || || ||
|-
|and
|kə
|-
|not
|nɛθə
|-
|Article (VC form)
|[VC]
|}
|}


== Kinship & Family ==
* /q, χ, qχ/ occur only in vulgar or taboo vocabulary and never in formal registers.
 
=== Vowels ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!English
|+ Vowels
!Valorik
! !! Front !! Near-front !! Central !! Near-back !! Back
!Notes
|-
|parent
|mɛɹə
|
|-
|mother
|zɛlmɛɹə
|
|-
|father
|duːɹmɛɹə
|
|-
|child
|fɛniː
|
|-
|son
|duːɹlɛk
|
|-
|-
|daughter
! Close
|zɛllɛk
| iː || || || || uː
|
|-
|-
|sibling
! Near-close
|ɹuːmə
| || ɪ || || ʊ ||
|
|-
|-
|brother
! Mid
|duːɹɹuːmə
| || || ə || || ʌ
|
|-
|-
|sister
! Open-mid
|zɛlɹuːmə
| ɛ || || || || ɔ
|
|-
|-
|ancestor (generic)
! Near-open
|zaɪmɛɹə
| || æ || || ||
|
|-
|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 ==
=== Diphthongs ===
ɑɪ, ɛɪ, oʊ
 
=== Syllable Structure ===
Allowed syllable shapes: '''CV, CVC''' 
Common word shapes: '''CVCVC, CVCCVC'''
 
 
= Valorik Lexicon and Culture =
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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"
!Valorik
!Symbol
!Masculine
!IPA
!Feminine
!Note
!Neuter
!English Gloss
|-
|-
|haɪgɑɪnə
|a
|duːɹhaɪgɑɪnə
|a
|zɛlhaɪgɑɪnə
|short/open
|pɛkhaɪgɑɪnə
|High King/Queen/Sovereign
|-
|-
|gɑɪnə
|<nowiki>-a</nowiki>
|duːɹgɑɪnə
|ə
|zɛlgɑɪnə
|"uh"
|pɛkgɑɪnə
|King/Queen/Monarch
|-
|-
|gɑɪnəkəθ
|e
|duːɹgɑɪnəkəθ
|ɛ
|zɛlgɑɪnəkəθ
|"e"
|pɛkgɑɪnəkəθ
|Archduke/Archduchess
|-
|-
|fɛʃɹuː
|â
|duːɹfɛʃɹuː
|eɪ̯
|zɛlfɛʃɹuː
|"ey"
|pɛkfɛʃɹuː
|Grand Duke/Duchess
|-
|-
|dɛvəθə
|ai
|duːɹdɛvəθə
|aɪ̯
|zɛldɛvəθə
|"ay"
|pɛkdɛvəθə
|Duke/Duchess
|-
|-
|θɛrvənə
|o
|duːɹθɛrvənə
|ɔ
|zɛlθɛrvənə
|"aw"
|pɛkθɛrvənə
|Marquis/Marchioness
|-
|-
|foɹnəθ
|ô
|duːɹfoɹnəθ
|oʊ̯
|zɛlfoɹnəθ
|"oh"
|pɛkfoɹnəθ
|Count/Countess
|-
|-
|bɛɹunə
|ö
|duːɹbɛɹunə
|ʊ
|zɛlbɛɹunə
|"oo"
|pɛkbɛɹunə
|Baron/Baroness
|-
|-
|kɑɪvənə
|î, û
|duːɹkɑɪvənə
|iː, uː
|zɛlkɑɪvənə
|marked vowels
|pɛkkɑɪvənə
|Governor/Magistrate
|-
|-
|sɛlɪkə
|dž
|duːɹsɛlɪkə
|ʤ
|zɛlsɛlɪkə
|"j" in "judge"
|pɛksɛlɪkə
|Lord/Lady (lowest rank)
|}
|}
----
== 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 


== Professions & Social Roles ==
=== Honorific Suffixes ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!English
! Suffix !! Meaning !! Example
!Valorik
|-
|leader/chieftain
|gaɪɹənə
|-
|-
|ruler/sovereign
| -ʃoʊ || Polite / respectful || duːɹʃoʊ
|kɹuːvəθ
|-
|-
|councilor
| -sɛɪ || High respect / noble || zelsɛɪ
|sɛlnaɹə
|-
|-
|elder
| -niː || Diminutive / affectionate || fɛniːniː
|vɑɪθuːkə
|-
|-
|matriarch
| -kə || Superior / teacher || mɛnziːkə
|zɛlvɑɪθə
|-
|-
|patriarch
| -ɹɪn || Peer / comrade || pɛkuːɹɪn
|duːɹvɑɪθə
|-
|-
|teacher
| -tə || Intimate / beloved || ɔkiːtə
|fɛɹθan
|-
|-
|scholar
| -kuːn || Youthful / junior || duːɹkuːn
|t͡suːmɛzə
|-
|-
|scribe
| -voʊn || Noble house / clan || duːɹvoʊn
|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 ==
----
 
== 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
|-
|-
|energy
| -vɔ || Present || miː mɑɹəvɔ || I live
|vɛlkaɪ
|-
|-
|power (magical/forceful)
| -dɛ || Past || miː mɑɹədɛ || I lived
|zɑɪθuː
|-
|-
|force (cosmic)
| -gə || Future || miː mɑɹəgə || I will live
|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 ==
----
 
== 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
|-
|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
| 1st || miː || muː || muːiː
|t͡siːlən
|-
|-
|lifespan
| 2nd || nɛɹə || nɛɹəzuː ||
|kaɪdɹə
|-
|-
|immortal
| 3rd masculine || duːɹ || duːɹzuː ||
|vɛlzəθ
|-
|-
|death
| 3rd feminine || zɛlə || zɛləzuː ||
|mɛzəθok
|-
|-
|asteroid belt
| 3rd neuter || pɛkə || pɛkəzuː ||
|t͡sɛloːnəθ
|-
|-
|comet
| Reflexive || mɛnɛm || ||
|vɛrzuː
|-
|-
|black hole
| Indefinite || kənuː || ||
|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 ==
Plural is formed by adding '''-zuː'''.
 
----
 
== Prepositions ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Root
! Meaning !! Valorik !! IPA
!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
| in || dʊɹə || /dʊɹə/
|kɹiːʃə
|crystal (scientific)
|-
|-
| -vʃuːlə
| on || zɛɪlə || /zɛɪlə/
|vʃuːlə
|radiation, radiance
|-
|-
| -gɛsə
| under || mɛnɛθ || /mɛnɛθ/
|gɛsə
|gas, vapor
|-
|-
| -lɪkθə
| with || kɛrə || /kɛrə/
|lɪkθə
|liquid
|-
|-
| -plæzə
| for || dɛlzə || /dɛlzə/
|plæzə
|plasma
|-
|-
| -xəɹə
| by || kɛɪlə || /kɛɪlə/
|xəɹə
|organic, living
|-
|-
| -sɪlə
| from || kɹɛɪdə || /kɹɛɪdə/
|sɪlə
|silica, silicon-based
|-
|-
| -t͡sɪlə
| to || zɛndə || /zɛndə/
|t͡sɪlə
|seed, spore
|-
|-
| -vɪɹə
| between || bɛlnə || /bɛlnə/
|vɪɹə
|virus
|-
|-
| -sɛnθə
| through || mɛlvə || /mɛlvə/
|sɛnθə
|synthetic, artificial
|}
|}
=== 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.


== Magical, Cosmic, Metaphysical Roots ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Root
! Article !! Meaning !! Example
!Valorik Form
!Meaning / Use
|-
|-
| -vɛl
| dɑɪ || pair (same/unknown gender) || dɑɪ Mɛɹɪk
|vɛlkaɪ
|energy, (universal) force
|-
|-
| -θal
| kɑɪl || bonded couple || kɑɪl Mɪɹə Mɛɹɪk
|θalə
|soul, essence
|-
|-
| -dʒæl
| vɑsɛl || small group || vɑsɛl fɛniː
|dʒælə
|spirit, animus
|-
|-
| -maɪn
| ʃɛlɛk || family || ʃɛlɛk Mɑɹə fɛniː
|maɪnə
|mind, thought
|-
|-
| -t͡siːv
| zɑɹɛl || crowd / mob || zɑɹɛl θokə
|t͡siːvə
|life, living force
|-
|-
| -kɛl
| d͡zuːɹɪn || army || dvuːɹɪn Tɛslɛk
|kɛlən
|death, decay
|-
|-
| -ɑɪθ
| fɹuːdə || few || fɹuːdə mɑɹə
|ɑɪθə
|aether, astral
|-
|-
| -luːm
| vɛliːd͡ʒə || many || vɛliːd͡ʒə gɛlə
|luːmə
|light, radiance
|-
|-
| -t͡saɪv
| kuːnɑɹ || noble house || kuːnɑɹ Tɛslɛk
|t͡saɪvə
|shadow, darkness
|-
|-
| -gɹɛn
| oʊɹɑɪn || clan || oʊɹɑɪn Mɛɹɪk
|gɹɛnə
|fate, destiny
|-
|-
| -zɛlk
| zɑɪɹɛn || people / tribe || zɑɪɹɛn Vɑlɔɹɪk
|zɛlkə
|magic, arcana
|-
|-
| -kaɪv
| d͡zɑɹɑɪn || species / folk || d͡zɑɹɑɪn Mɑɹə
|kaɪvən
|magic, mage, sorcery
|-
|-
| -sɛn
| vɑɹɪzuːn || multiversal collective || vɑɹɪzuːn Vɑlɔɹɪk
|sɛnuvə
|psionic, mentalist
|-
|-
| -kɹiːz
| tɛmɹɑn || church || tɛmɹɑn Mɑɹə
|kɹiːzə
|rift, dimensional fracture
|-
|-
| -vɛɹd
| kɑzuːɹɪn || warrior order || kɑzuːɹɪn Tɛslɛk
|vɛɹdə
|void, emptiness
|-
|-
| -dɹɛl
| kɛlθɑɹ || sect || kɛlθɑɹ Zɛlə
|dɹɛlə
|time, temporal
|-
|-
| -ʃæl
| bɹoʊzɑɹ || brotherhood || bɹoʊzɑɹ Mɛɹɪk
|ʃælə
|prophecy, omen
|-
|-
| -feɪl
| sɪstɹɪn || sisterhood || sɪstɹɪn Mɪɹə
|feɪlə
|memory, recollection
|-
|-
| -zæθ
| zoʊvɪn || gang || zoʊvɪn Zɑɹɛk
|zæθə
|will, intent
|-
|-
| -liːv
| ɹuːnɑɪɹ || secret cabal || ɹuːnɑɪɹ Vɔlɔnə
|liːvə
|harmony, balance
|-
|-
| -dʒol
| θɑɹnɔl || temporal order || θɑɹnɔl D͡ʒɔɹɛn
|dʒolə
|chaos, entropy
|-
|-
| -loʊd
| zɛnɪθɑɹ || ascendant order || zɛnɪθɑɹ Nɛlɪk
|loʊdə
|astral projection
|-
|-
| -t͡suːn
| d͡zɑoʊɹɪn || council || d͡zɑoʊɹɪn Mɑɹə
|t͡suːnə
|node, nexus
|-
|-
| -dʒoːv
| vɑkɹɛl || choir / poetry council || vɑkɹɛl Nɛmɑ
|dʒoːvə
|mana, raw magical energy
|-
| -sɛlθ
|sɛlθə
|sanctuary, warded place
|}
|}


== Warfare, Military, Technology, Starship Lexicon ==
----
 
== Prepositions ==
Prepositions always precede the noun.
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!English Gloss
! Meaning !! Valorik !! Example
!Valorik (Alienized)
!Notes
|-
|war (invasion/conflict)
|drɛzθokə
|Deeply negative
|-
|battle
|gɹæzə
|
|-
|duel
|t͡sevdə
|
|-
|campaign (military)
|vɑɪzunə
|
|-
|siege
|gɛlnə
|
|-
|ambush
|fɛlkə
|
|-
|defense
|gɛlθə
|
|-
|-
|victory
| in || dʊɹə || dʊɹə oʊn fiːnə
|vɑɪzə
|
|-
|-
|defeat
| on || zɛɪlə || zɛɪlə gɔɹə
|kɛlzə
|
|-
|-
|surrender
| with || kɛrə || kɛrə miː
|məlnə
|
|-
|-
|honor (military)
| from || kɹɛɪdə || kɹɛɪdə mɑɹə
|dɹɛliː
|
|-
|-
|shame (in defeat)
| to / toward || zɛndə || zɛndə mɑɹə
|kɛlnəθ
|
|-
|-
|commander
| for || dɛlzə || dɛlzə fɛniː
|zɑɪkɹə
|
|-
|-
|general
| before || θɑɹ || θɑɹ loʊnə
|dɹɑɪnə
|
|-
|-
|captain
| after || vɑɹə || vɑɹə loʊnə
|fɛskə
|
|-
|-
|soldier
| between || bɛlnə || bɛlnə gɛlə zɛnə
|dɹɛθokə
|
|-
|-
|warrior
| among || mɛlvə || mɛlvə miːɹə
|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 ==
----
 
== Pronouns & Possession ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!English Gloss
! Person !! Valorik !! Possessive Example
!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
| I / me || miː || miː fiːnə
|fɛɹnədɹoθə
|
|-
|-
|ark ship
| you (sg.) || nɛɹə || nɛɹə mɑɹə
|t͡suːnədɹoθə
|
|-
|-
|stealth field
| he || duːɹ || duːɹ kɛtə
|θalvɛlkaɪ
|
|-
|-
|phase cloak
| she || zɛlə || zɛlə kɛtə
|dʒolθəvɛl
|
|-
|-
|ship AI core
| we (incl.) || muː || muː fɛniː
|t͡seŋɹəθə
|
|-
|-
|ship spirit
| you (pl.) || nɛɹəzuː || nɛɹəzuː dvuːɹɪn
|dʒælədɹoθə
|
|-
|-
|warp rift generator
| they || zɛləzuː || zɛləzuː ʃɛlɛk
|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 ==
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
|-
|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
| who || fɛnuː || fɛnuː mɑɹəvɔ?
|zæθdɹɛθokə
|
|-
|-
|“To ride the void” (to die in battle)
| what || t͡siːnə || t͡siːnə klɛdrəvɔ?
|vɛɹdəgaɪnə
|
|-
|-
|“To burn the banner” (mutiny)
| where || vɑːlə || vɑːlə miː mɑɹəvɔ?
|luːməklənuː
|
|-
|-
|“Iron-mind” (elite tactician)
| when || zɛlvɛθə || zɛlvɛθə mɑɹəgə?
|kɹuːvəmaɪnə
|
|-
|-
|“Soul-burned” (PTSD)
| why || mɛnziːdə || mɛnziːdə nɛθə θokədɛ?
|θaləkɛlnəθ
|
|-
|-
|“Shield-breaker” (hero)
| how || t͡suːlɛnə || t͡suːlɛnə klɛdrəvɔ?
|dʒɛlənθokə
|
|-
|-
|“Veil-runner” (stealth)
| which || vɛnə || vɛnə fiːnə?
|θalvɛlkaɪvɛlɪkə
|
|-
|-
|“Bannerless” (outcast)
| how many || fɹuːdə || fɹuːdə fɛniː?
|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 ==
----
{| class="wikitable"
 
!Meaning/English Equivalent
== Adjectives & Colors ==
!Valorik (Alienized)
Adjectives always follow the noun.
!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 ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!English Gloss
! Valorik !! Meaning !! Example
!Valorik (Alienized)
!Notes
|-
|-
|blood (general/literal)
| kɑɪlə || big || fiːnə kɑɪlə
|dɹo
|Central to adult diet & ritual
|-
|-
|meal/feast
| fɪnə || small || fɛniː fɪnə
|mənuːθə
|Shared eating/celebration
|-
|-
|food
| mɑɹə || peaceful || vɑsɛl mɑɹə
|fɛdʒə
|Generic food/edible
|-
|-
|drink
| θokə || shameful || dvuːɹɪn θokə
|səvliː
|Imbibe, also for blood
|-
|-
|bread
| nuːvɪə || joyful || ʃɛlɛk nuːvɪə
|zɛlkə
|Staple, ritualized
|-
|-
|fruit
| sɛnə || strong || dvuːɹɪn sɛnə
|fɛlziː
|Sweet produce
|-
|-
|root/tuber
| zɛlə || wise || kuːnɑɹ zɛlə
|gɹəlnə
|
|-
|-
|meat
| ʃɪɹə || bright || dɪnə ʃɪɹə
|kɹævə
|Flesh, protein
|-
|-
|preserved meat
| dɑɹə || dark || loʊnə dɑɹə
|kɹævədəθ
|Cured/dried/salted
|-
|-
|bloodwine (ritual drink)
| vɛnə || noble || gɛlə vɛnə
|dɹosəvliː
|
|-
|-
|broth/soup
| fɹɑθ || foul || fɑlə fɹɑθ
|mɛnuːkə
|Often blood-based
|-
|-
|salt
| lɪɹə || quick || fɛniː lɪɹə
|sɛlθə
|Preservation, ritual
|-
|-
|spice
| duːɹə || slow || fɛniː duːɹə
|vɑɪlziː
|
|-
|-
|herb
| ɹɑnə || red || dɪnə ɹɑnə
|zɛnɹə
|Medicinal/culinary
|-
|-
|cheese
| zɪɹə || blue || fɑlə zɪɹə
|klɛznə
|Fermented, curd
|-
|-
|egg
| vɑɪlə || green || fiːnə vɑɪlə
|kliːnəθ
|Potential
|-
|-
|water
| gɔlə || gold || fɑlə gɔlə
|soɹə
|Mundane
|-
|-
|sacred water
| nɛlə || old || kuːnɑɹ nɛlə
|zɛlsoɹə
|Blessings
|-
|-
|tea/infusion
| miːɹə || new || kuːnɑɹ miːɹə
|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 ==
{| class="wikitable"
!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 ==
Multiple adjectives follow natural emphasis:
"May your bowl never be empty, may your blood always run strong."
* fɛniː lɪɹə fɪnə — fast, small child


* ''bɑɪnəθə nə nɛθə, dɹo faɪnə sə''*
----


== Childhood, Chores, Leisure, Nature, Emotion, Philosophy ==
== Numbers & Counting ==
Valorik numbers are additive and compounding.


=== Childhood, Play, and Learning ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!English
! # !! Valorik
!Valorik
!Notes
|-
|-
|child (young, generic)
| 0 || viːzuː
|fɛniː
|All young
|-
|-
|infant/babe
| 1 || ɑɪnə
|fɛniːθa
|Newly born
|-
|-
|youth/juvenile
| 2 || ʃoʊzə
|muːnə
|Pre-adult, playful
|-
|-
|to play
| 3 || θiːzə
|lɛkzuː
|Literal play/games
|-
|-
|game (rule-based)
| 4 || d͡ʒoʊnə
|t͡suːniː
|Board, logic, or physical
|-
|-
|toy
| 5 || fiːzə
|mɛlziː
|Plaything, fun
|-
|-
|friend (peer, playmate)
| 6 || mɛduː
|vɛlnə
|Also “window” (openness)
|-
|-
|to learn
| 7 || zuːdə
|fɛzəθə
|Academic or experiential
|-
|-
|to teach
| 8 || gɔduː
|fɛɹθan
|Teacher role
|-
|-
|lesson
| 9 || liːnə
|t͡siːvθə
|A learning session
|-
|-
|curiosity
| 10 || koʊdə
|d͡ʒɛlniː
|Eagerness to explore
|-
|story (tale, fable)
|sɛlvəθə
|Teaching or play
|-
|laughter
|kɛlvə
|Joyful sound
|}
|}


=== Chores & Daily Tasks ===
* 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
! Value !! Valorik Term !! Notes
!Valorik
!Notes
|-
|to clean
|sɛlnə
|House, self, ritual
|-
|to wash/bathe
|mɛnuːθə
|Shared with intimacy
|-
|-
|to cook
| 100 || sɑɪbə || hundred
|dɹoθə
|Preparing food
|-
|-
|to fetch
| 1,000 || gənuː || thousand
|vɛlkə
|Go and return
|-
|-
|to grind
| 1,000,000 || uːzɹə || million
|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 ===
Higher values are formed by recursive compounding without conjunctions.
{| class="wikitable"
 
!English
----
!Valorik
 
!Notes
== Example Conversation ==
|-
 
|to sing
: '''nɛɹə mɑɹəvɔ dʊɹə oʊn fiːnə kə?'''
|sɛlziː
:: Do you live in your house?
|Also word for joy
 
|-
: '''vɑ, miː fiːnə mɑɹəvɔ.'''
|to dance
:: Yes, I live in my house.
|kɑɪloː
 
|Ritual or fun
: '''fɹuːdə fɛniː klɛdrəgə?'''
|-
:: How many children will defend?
|music (song, tune)
 
|lɪsəθ
: '''dɑɪ fɛniː klɛdrəgə.'''
|Song or instrumental
:: Two children will defend.
|-
 
|instrument (musical)
: '''mɛnziːdə θokədɛ?'''
|kɛlvəθə
:: Why exile?
|Or compound (e.g. “string-instrument”)
 
|-
: '''nɛ mɑɹə, nɛ dvuːɹɪn.'''
|painting
:: No peace, no army.
|vɛlniː
 
|Visual art, poetic
 
|-
== Infobox Template ==
|to write/draw
<pre>
|ɹelθə
{{Valorik language
|Scribe/artist
|name        = Valorik
|-
|native_name  = [Native script, if applicable]
|storytelling
|speakers    = Valorîin, continuum universes
|sɛlvəθə
|writing      = Alphabetic, left-to-right
|Oral/ritual telling
|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
|-
|typology    = SVO, agglutinative, analytic plural
|ritual/ceremony
|notable_features = Honorific articles, group-based plural, cosmic number roots
|zɛlθə
}}
|Any formal occasion
</pre>
|-
----
|festival
== Tips for Learners ==
|faɪlziːθə
 
|Social/seasonal gathering
* Adjectives always come '''after''' nouns.
|-
* There is no regular plural suffix — use '''group and collective articles''' instead.
|to rest
* Honorifics appear '''before''' names, never after.
|mɛlθə
* Yes–no questions end with the particle '''kə'''; answers are '''vɑ''' (yes) and '''nɛ''' (no).
|Pause, relax
* Negation is expressed with '''nɛθə''' before the verb.
|-
* Numbers are fully scalable through '''compounding''' rather than unique large numerals.
|to dream
* Social relationships are signaled primarily through '''articles, honorifics, and context''', not just number or gender.
|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 ==
----


* "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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