
𝐈. 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲
𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐬 & 𝐄𝐱𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐬
Khánid
Khánids, meaning "the strong ones", are the vast majority in their home state of Mókhenor. They are a folk of many origins, divided by vastly different regions and separated into six separate clans. The Khánid people are united by their shared language, state, faith, and deeply connected history. Most khánids are born into the clans already, though there are some who have been adopted into them, accepted after proving themselves to the people.
Kúnid
Kúnids, meaning "the fierce ones", are people living in the lands of Mókhenor who have not joined any of the clans. They are considered fellow citizens, but without banners. They are mainly made up of orcs who have converted to the khánid ways, adopting their faith and many of their words. Due to their good history with the clans, they are treated fairly by all of them.
Rodzynie
Also known as "the banished" or "clanless". They are the outcasts of khánid civilization. There are many ways one may lose their place in the clans, some even leaving on their own out of rebellion or spite. When one is forsaken by their clan, they lose its protection, they are banished from their lands, and are forced to give up their names. Some are even branded with hot irons as a permanent marker of their shame.
𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞
Most of the people of Mókhenor speak the main language of the khánid people, Ak'kani. Although there is another language, often used by the church and nobility. And another dialect.
Ak'kani
Ak'kani is the most widely spoken language among the khánid people. It is often described as "alien-like" by many non-native speakers of the language, often due to its complex grammar system and hard usage of rolled Rs and Zs.
Kun'kani
A dialect of Ak'kani, it is mostly spoken by the Kúnids of Mókhenor. It is an interesting mix of the Dalro and Khánid languages. Many of the basic vocabulary, such as those relating to family members or hunting, are mainly of Dalro influence, while those used in governance or economy, such as place names or counting, are mainly of khánid influence.
Var'kani
Var'kani is the old language of the khánids, also known as "high khánid". It is almost only heard during prayers or in church, as it is the language used by the Varjuist church. Many of its priests use it even outside of masses, conversing with each other in this tongue. Sometimes nobles or learned individuals have been seen learning it, either to showcase how studious they are or to understand what religious people speak about around them.
𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦
The written language of the khánids is the same, atleast letters wise, as Middletongue. The only language that has a separate writing system is Var'kani, using the ancient runic-style script the khánids used even before they arrived on the continent.
Common | Var'kani |
|---|---|
a, aa, i, ii, e, ee, o, oo, oe, oee, u, uu, ue, uee | 𐳟 ⹁𐳞 ⹁𐳜 ⹁𐳛 ⹁𐳭 ⹁𐳬 ⹁𐳫 ⹁𐳪 ⹁𐳋 ⹁𐳉 ⹁𐳑 ⹁𐳐 ⹁𐳁 ⹁𐳀 |
b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, p, r, s, t, v, z | 𐳯 ⹁𐳮 ⹁𐳦 ⹁𐳤 ⹁𐳢 ⹁𐳠 ⹁𐳙 ⹁𐳘 ⹁𐳖 ⹁𐳓 ⹁𐳒 ⹁𐳏 ⹁𐳍 ⹁𐳌 ⹁𐳇 ⹁𐳄 ⹁𐳂 |
cs, dz, dzs, gy, ly, ny, sz, ty, zs | 𐳰⹁ 𐳨⹁ 𐳥⹁ 𐳚⹁ 𐳗⹁ 𐳎⹁ 𐳇𐳰⹁ 𐳇𐳯⹁ 𐳆 |
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲
Common | Kougo | Notes / Etymology |
Greetings & Farewells | ||
Hello | Sirvet | An informal greeting |
Bye | Gracz | "Gracz" is a word also used during mass, it means blessings. |
Good Morning | Dobry Dien | Used when waking up or greeting someone during the early mornings. |
Good Afternoon | Dobry Del | Often the common greeting for most hours of the day. |
Good Evening | Dobry Est | The "est" part of the word is a synonym with the word end, showing how khánids view the times of the day. |
Good Night | Dobry Nok | A farewell shortly before slumber. |
Affirmation & Courtesy | ||
Yes | Tak | An enthusiastic and quick response. |
No | Nei | A direct and quick response. |
Thank you | Krözz | Often accompanied by a short smile. |
Please | Prezzau | A soft way of asking for help or for attention. |
Core Nouns | ||
War | Had | It originates from the divine name of the arch-devil, Hadúr, meaning "the lord of conlfict" |
Hunting | Vaják | It is the inspiration word for a common name in the Kel clan, Vajk. |
Nature | Ingméz | Originating from the manifestation of God's glory, Íngren, showing the great status nature hold in the khánid world view. |
Strength | Karkhán | This word is so archaic that it is hard to figure out where it may have originated from. |
Honor | Zolv | Honor for oneself, one's clan, family, or anything is highly respected in khánid culture. Acting in an unhonorable ways are looked down upon greatly. Such actions bring great shame. |
Promise, vow | Izska | This word means more than just a promise; it evokes the divine itself, making it binding on a spiritual level. |
Weakness | Nemkar | The word doesnt just mean the opposite of strength, but is also the word that was used for slaves in the early years of the khánid civilization. |
Family / Clan | Rodzy | The word is used with great respect, strictly using it for people who are part of their family or clan structure. |
Invader | Labanc | The word comes from the people who can be considered the first major enemy of the khánid people. The Labanc people caused long-lasting trauma and a certain intrigue for the culture. |
Myth & Nature | ||
Angel | Anoi | Once the fellow servants of God, they now serve as the guides for all servants of God. |
Heaven | Traj | It is where all souls are destined to go, and the place where God will be reborn. |
The Earth | Tengár | The home of all living beings, and the realm promised to the Khánids. |
The Seas | Tenger | The vast expense of water. In the eyes of the khánids, the seas have a treacherous view, most likely spreading from their migration over to Nimoria. |
The Sky | Tengri | It is the same word as one of the words used for the Khánid God. They believe the Moon and the Sun are its eyes, while the stars are the shattered remains of its soul. |
Underworld, realm of the damned | Pokol | It is where the demons are banished to and where all disbelievers will enter once the time of God returns. |
