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reatise on spruarA Field Study of the Elven Language in the

Forgotten Realms

Diane Morrison

Version 1.0

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spruar: an ntroductionThe elvish of the Realms is an

interesting and complicatedlanguage. Perhaps one of the oldestlanguages in the Realms, Espruar,the elegant tongue of the Tel'Quessir,still lends its alphabet to manycommonly spoken Realmslanguages, including Aglarondan,Dambrathan, and the commonlanguage of the Realms Below,known to surface Realm scholars asUndercommon. So elegant and yetso simple, many other beings havealso come to look to the Elves fortheir source of written inspiration,including creatures of the ElementalPlane of Water (who use the Espruarscript for their Aquan tongue,) andthe fey (who write Sylvan in

Espruar.)

There is much debate concerningEspruar's origins as it was inventedseveral thousand years ago. Mostscholars theorize that it wasoriginally created by the moon elvesand adopted by the other elvensubraces, including the drow(though sun elven scholars will be

quick to claim that it was firstconceived by their own subrace.) In

turn, Espruar may have beenderived of Hamarfae, the unique andelegant alphabet that portraysSeldruin (the language of Elven HighMagic,) or perhaps from acombination of Celestial andDraconic, to which it bears a passingresemblance.

Interestingly, there issurprisingly little difference in theEspruar spoken from region toregion, or between the differentsubraces; or even, for the discerningplanar traveler, from world toworld. The one exception to this is,of course, the language of the drow,which still draws upon the Espruaralphabet (and has lent this same

alphabet to the writing ofUndercommon,) but sounds muchdifferent from the surface elventongue when spoken. There is somedisagreement between scholars as towhy this is the case; some say thatthe long separation from the otherelvenkind has led to a divergentevolution of language, while anotherschool of thought suspects that the

drow tongue is simply Elvishcorrupted by Abyssal influences.1


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spruar Alphabet2

The alphabet of the Tel'Quessir isflowing, elegant, and given to ornamentthat slightly alters the sound of thecharacter. Not being at all related to theCommon alphabet, it is a languagebased on phonetics.3 When writing,elves prefer to use natural materialssuch as wood, and their alphabet,composed of curving lines and gentlearcs, reflects this. Elven artisans masterthe technique of cutting script into thenatural grain of wood in ways that

might be clearly visible from one angleand entirely invisible from another.Having also discovered papyruscenturies before the Mulhorandi, theEspruar script also lends itself easily to apainted rather than written medium,which looks as lovely on paper as itdoes in woodcarving.

Espruar Characters4

There is no corresponding characterfor the letter C. Like many runic scripts,Espruar expresses the "C" sounds aseither hard "K" sounds, or soft "S"sounds, in which case it is writtenaccordingly. Occasionally, where wemight use a C, the Elves might also usean "X" character, but this would dependupon word flow and context.

A "G" sound is always soft, as in"general," when a "G" character iswritten in Espruar. When it is what wewould consider to be a hard "G" sound,such as in "gold," the Elves would writetheir "J" character instead. This seems

unusual, in that the similar sounds areseparated, and one would suspect that a"J" character has come to represent asimilar function to our own "g"character.


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"K" and hard "C" characters areinterchangeable, as explainedpreviously.

A "Q" character in the Espruartongue is much more versatile than ourown equivalent. Depending upon theletters it is combined with, it might bepronounced as a "K" sound or a hard"G" sound. This is actually because thetrue Elvish pronunciation of the "Q"character is a lilting, throaty mixture of

the two sounds that is nearly impossiblefor the human tongue, or even the half-elven tongue, to imitate. It is often bythis that a non-native speaker of Espruaris revealed. If one looks closely at the"Q" character, one can see that it is aslightly ornamented "K".

Being a phonetic language ratherthan a symbology, Espruar is entirelyconcerned with sound. A "sh" sound,such as in "wash" or "shutter," is an

accented "S" character. A soft "th"sound, as in "with," is written as a "T"character with a softening accent,similar to the ornament for the "sh"sound. A hard "th" sound, such as in"those" or "thing," is a "T" character withanother differencing ornament.

The Espruar "X" character is awonderful example of the complexphonetic nature of the alphabet.Studied closely, it is revealed to be ahybrid of the "S" and "K" characters.

In addition to characters that aresimilar to our own alphabet structure,Espruar has a "ch" sound character (a"K" character with a softening accent,)and an "ng" character (which is, in turn,a hybrid of the "N" character and thecharacter for the soft "G".)


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spruar Punctuation

Espruar punctuation has areputation for being very involved, butthe truth is that in and of itself, it isrelatively simple and straightforward.Where it becomes involved is in therelation of the punctuation to theexisting words, which often havenumerous multiple meanings based oncontext and word relationships, as thelater text will illustrate. There are somesimple, essential marks, most of whichhas a correlation to the punctuationindicators of the Common tongue.

From left to right: Espruar period, comma,question mark, and exclamation mark.

The most easily understoodequivalent punctuation is presentedabove. Espruar has characters forperiods, commas, question marks, andexclamations, used in roughly the sameway that the Common marks are used.These marks, rather than being writtenalong the bottom of a line, as commonpunctuation is, are written at the top ofa line, beside the tops of the other

characters (see initial Espruarillustration for comparison.)

From left to right: Old Espruar period,question mark, and exclamation mark.

Ancient Espruar, which is perhapsmore similar to Seldruin, used differentmarkings5. A period was a line withcurved ends, questions were flanked bya pair of curving lines, representing theturns of a river, and an exclamation wasconcluded with a loop that vaguelyresembles a backwards "6". It is possiblethat punctuation changed to its presentform to make the written language moreeasily understood by non-elves, orperhaps it simply evolved into itspresent form over time. Elves of otherworlds sometimes use these ancientmarks still.

From left to right: Espruar possessive, and"cren" mark.

Possessives and plurals are usuallyindicated in commonly written andspoken Espruar by language prefixes orsuffixes (explained later in the lexicon.)But ancient Espruar, and modern poeticexpression, uses the cord-like possessivemark. Also used in ancient and poeticEspruar is the "cren" mark, unique to

Elvish and with no Commonequivalent. It is used as a prefix toindicate something important orsometimes magical, especially if theitem has been described earlier in thewriting.


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spruar NumeralsEspruar numerals are a ten-numeral

system including a character for zero;which is actually a very significantdevelopment in mathematics. It isunclear whether the Elves learned thisconcept from the draconic species (whoare very concerned with accuratecounting,) or whether they conceived ofthis great development on their own

and taught it to others. Like theremainder of Espruar characters, theyare written from the top of a line down,rather than the Common format that weare familiar with, which is the reverse ofthis.

The characters for "one," "two," and"three" are rather straightforward. Thecharacter for "four" is differenced."Five," "six," and "seven" are also verysimilar to one another, and again differin structure from the others. The

character for "eight" is indicated asperhaps two "fours." "Nine" isinteresting in that it is an amalgamationof "four" and "five." The character for"zero" is entirely unique of the othersand may indicate that it was developedlater.

It is unclear why the Tel'Quessirseemed to focus on their "four"character, which is unique. Perhaps it isbecause the Elves are such a nature-oriented people, and the number four isextremely significant in nature.However, this is mere speculation, andis not grounded in much supportingresearch.

The names for the numerals6are asfollows:

0 = ki

1 = enna

2 = aia

3 = khov

4 = pye

5 = deshu'pye

6 = khovaia

7 = deshu'khovaia

8 = pye'aia

9 = khovakhov

10= ennakeshaki

11= aia'enna

12= ennakeshaia20=aiakeshaki

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ow to nterpret spruar7

Elvish is often confusing to non-native speakers, who are expecting a linearlanguage with simple symbology and not much room for interpretation. Espruar is anintuitive language. Each "word" has a general meaning, with specific clarifications ofdefinition dependent upon how they are combined with other words in the sentence,who is saying them, whether they are written or spoken, and any number of otherfactors. Rather than seeking a literal translation of Espruar, the serious scholar is betterserved to read Espruar much like Tarot; to consider the individual meanings, then thewider implications, then to interpret how they all fit together. If there is a multiplicity ofmeanings one could glean from the message, chances are that the writer meant ALL ofthem. An example:

CormanthorTranslated literally as "legendary-oath-realm" or "King's Oath Realm," this word hasbeen translated by scholars as The King's Vow Forest, Place of Great Promise, King ofthe Oathlands, Ruler of the Forest True, the Fulfillment of Promise, and Culmination ofHope and Faith - and all of these are correct, depending on context and inflection.


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spruar exicon8

While it would be a misnomer to include a precise, accurate translation of an Elvish

to Common lexicon, this list may suggest possibilities that will encourage a reader todevelop a greater appreciation and understanding of how the language combines. Someof these "words" are actually parts of words that are never used alone, but have aconsistent meaning when applied.

lvish ommon

-a1. a pluralizer - used as a suffix, itindicates multiples of the word it isadded to, like our own "s" 2. make,maker; see also -an, -ana, -ani, uann,uanna, -uanna-aar- a place (append)aasterinian- quicksilver, mercury (themetal)Aasterinian- "Quicksilver" - 1. anothername forAvachel 2. the name for apriest of Erevan Ilesere; see Syoluanna.abrarcraftsman-adar- world; see dar, -odar, tel'adaradoe- ages, aeons (a long period oftime)Adoessuor-"the Reverie of Ages,""Blessing of the Ages" - a High Magicritual that puts an elf into a sort of

temporal stasis state of reverie (see alsoreverie, suor).AdomgisirPeacekeeper one of twotypes of Dukars(elven dualist mages);pluralAdomgisiae. See Dukar; see alsoTelgisir.adomhaor- unrest, malaise "corruptionof peace" (see adon, mhaor)Adomhaora- "the Haunted" - an acolyteof Shevarash. See Dhaeroawathila.adon- peaceadoness- peacekeeperAdoness- "Peacekeeper" - a priest ofCorellonLarethianwho has achieved thesecond rank. SeeAegis'shee.-ae- whisper; see naeaegis- protection, to protectaegisess- protector


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Aegisess- "Protector" - a priest ofCorellonLarethianwho has achieved thefirst rank. SeeAegis'shee.Aegis'shee- "Feywarden" - a priest of

CorellonLarethian; the ranks within theChurch are known as follows:Faerna- "those who serve Art" -

acolytesAegisess- "Protector" - first rankAdoness- "Peacekeeper" - second rankKerynsuoress- "Holy Warrior" - third

rankIvae'ess- "Lightbringer" - fourth rankAvae'ess- "Joybringer" - fifth rankSyolkiir- "Wildstar" - sixth rankLateusuoress- "Crescent-Moonblessed"

- seventh rankAraegisess- "Great Protector" - eighth

rankAradoness- "Great Peacekeeper" -

ninth rankArkerynsuoress- "Great Holy Warrior"

- tenth rankVery high-ranking priests are known asCormiira"high blessings of Corellon" asa term of deep respect. See alsoAegisess,Aradoness, Araegisess, Arkerynsuoress,

Avae'ess, Cormiira, Faerna, Faernsuora,Ivae'ess, Kerynsuoress, Lateu'suoress,Syolkiir.ael -1. knight 2. greatAelavellinCorellonSword Knightsof Corellon a knightly order sworn tothe service of CorellonLarethianael'cor'avar- plural ael'cor'avarn-"great-legend- father" - great-grandfather. See cor'avar, ael'cor'avara,cor'avara.

ael'cor'avara- plural ael'cor'avarae-"great-legend-mother" - great-grandmother. See cor'avara, ael'cor'avar,cor'avar.aeleth- yetaelo- to meetaelou- a meeting

Aeloulaev- "when peaces meet" - anelven slang term for Shieldmeet (seealso Pyesigen, Cinnaelos'Cor)Ael'teukacha- "Silver-haired Knight" - a

priest or priestess of Eilistraee who ispart of a faction within the Church thatredeems drow by accepting their sinsupon themselves. Also known asMhaor'wenta.aer 1. law, order 2. song, singer (male)aerasong, singer (female)Aerakiir- "Starsinger;" a priest ofSehanineMoonbow, also known asSurinya'suor. Ranks within the Churchare as follows:

Teu'suoress- "Mooncalled" - an acolyteRua'darness- "Stargazer" - first rankTeu'quaress- "Moondancer" - second

rankTher'darness- "Sky Seer" - third rankTeu'revar'sehaness- "Vision Seeker" -

fourth rankSuorevar'vuorless- "Omen Teller" -

fifth rankRevar'sehaness- "Dream Walker" -

sixth rankSurinyar- "Celestial Being,

Transcendentalist" - seventh rankSuor'revaress- "Reverent Dreamer" -

eighth or higher rankSee also Revar'sehaness, Rua'darness,Suor'revaress, Suorevar'vuorless, Surinyar,Surinya'suor, Teu'quaress,Teu'revar'sehaness, Teu'suoress,Ther'darness.Aerdrie Faenya- "healing song charm"or "keeper of the healing aerie" - theelven goddess of air, weather, avians,

rain, fertility, and the avariel; one aspectofAngharradh; one of the Seldarine.Priests of Aerdrie Faenya are known asHalcyons.aerieaerieaeristerteacheraes- huntedaestar- together; seeAestar


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Aestar- "one heart" - marriage, which tothe elves is a sacred bonding of heartand soul. It is always capitalized, andoften preceded in poetic expression by

the "cren" mark.Aestar'Khol- "marriage stone" - a stonecreated to symbolize the vow between amarried coupleaethasharp, harper (female); see alsoaethus, -thasaethusharp, harper (male); see alsoaethas, -thusaf -ring, circleAfaera- "Circle Singer" - a priestess ofAngharradh; see also Quarlaninar.-afel- lake; see also -efel, -felageas- guard, to guardah -crafty, sly, cleveraha- wand-ahal- pale, weak; see also hal, -ihal-ahel- sadness, tears; see hel, -ihelahkiilor- place of duty - the centraldistrict of any given elven community inwhich the basic buildings ofgovernment are built, or an elven court -"Parliament Hill," as it were.Ahrmaesuol- "The High Revival,

Restoration" - High Magic ritual thatheals a large area of damage, bothplants and animals.ailleselblessing, protection, salvationAillesel SeldarieMay theSeldarinesave us a prayer or oath meant toinvoke the protection of the Seldarine.aia- mate, wifeaias- mate, husband-aira- home; see also aith-aith- home; see also -aira

akh- duty, oath, promise, a sacredchargeAkh'Aegis- a significant medalawarded in the days of Myth Drannor"Duty of Protection"akhan- a dutiful person, dutiful oneAkh'Faen- "life of duty" - a sacred oathor vow given to serve in a certain

capacity for a lifetime, or even beyond asingle lifetime. This is an archaic termnow rarely used, and was associatedwith great sacrifice in the call of duty,

such as an elf who takes up amoonblade that bears the elfshadowpower (which requires that an elf bedenied Arvandor until their blade hasbecome inert.)Akh'Faen'Tel'Quess- "Life of Duty,Form of the People's Need" - a HighMagic ritual that alters an elf from onesubrace into another.Akh'Faer- "duty of Art" - once used todescribe the army of wizards andsorcerers employed by the elves duringthe time of Cormanthyr and MythDrannor as a whole; an akh'faernservesin theAkh'Faer(see also akh,faer,Akh'Faern)akh'faern- "one who serves the duty ofArt" - used to describe a member of thearmy of wizards and sorcerersemployed by the elves during the timeof Cormanthyr and Myth Drannor;akh'faernaserve in theAkh'Faer(see alsoAkh'Faer)

akh'velahr- "one who serves the duty ofArms" - a soldier in the army of warriorsemployed by the elves during the timeof Cormanthyr and Myth Drannor as awhole; an akh'velahrserves in theAkh'Velahr(see also akh, velahr,Akh'Velahrn)Akh'Velahr- "duty of Arms" - onceused to describe the army of warriorsemployed by the elves during the timeof Cormanthyr and Myth Drannor as a

whole; an akh'velahrserves in theAkh'Velahr(see also akh, velahr,Akh'Velahrn)Akh'Velahrn- "those who serve theduty of Arms" - used to describe themembers of the army of warriorsemployed by the elves during the timeof Cormanthyr and Myth Drannor


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collectively;Akh'Velahrnserve in theAkh'Velahr(see alsoAkh'Velahr)al- of the sea, ocean, or water; sea-colored (see also alu-)

-al/-ala- harmony, harmonious; see also-la, -lae, -llaeala- harmony-alishadowalu-of the sea, ocean, or water; sea-colored (see also al-)Alu'mara- "sea priest, sea druid,Aquarian" - the name for most priests ofDeepSashelas, also known as a Delphion.Ranks in the Church, such as they are,are as follows:

N'avae- "Impure" - an acolyteQu'alushtasa- "Bathed" - a priestDelphite- "Dolphin-servant" - a high

priestSee also Delphite, Delphion, N'avae,Qu'alushtasa.AluQuesssea elven, sea elves(informal); seeAluTelQuessiralura- dynamics, changealurashe- tempo, beat, rhythmAlurakar- a dualist wizard of ancientCormanthor who focused exclusively on

the schools of Abjuration andAlteration.alurashe- tempo, beat, rhythm "timedynamics"alus- wateralushfaen- blood "water of life"Alushfaen'ela- "Blood Hawk" - apriestess of SolonorThelandirawho hasreached the sixth rank. SeeEladarn/Eledarn.Alushfaen'ele- "Blood Hawk" - a priest

of SolonorThelandirawho has reachedthe sixth rank. See Eladarn/Eledarn.alushtasa- rain, bathingAlu'Tel'Quessir- sea (blue or water)elves (see alu, AluQuess, EilQuess,Tel'Quessir)am -1. swan, swanlike 2. stride, strider(male)

ama1. beauty, beautiful, flower 2.stride, strider (female)amarillis- "flame-flower" - the name ofan elven clan

amne- oakAmnes- "Oakheart" - a priest of RillifaneRallathil. See Celoralanalath.an- hand-an1. one who (adjective) 2. make,maker (male name suffix); see also -a, -ana, -ani, -uanna-ana- make, maker (female namesuffix); see also -a, -an, -ani, -uannaang- glitter, sparkleAngharradh- "glittering leaf ofwisdom" - the elven goddess of spring,fertility, planting, birth, defense, andwisdom, believed to be the unified forceofAerdrie Faenya, Hanali Celanil, andSehanine Moonbow; Corellon Larethian'sconsort; one of the Seldarine. Priestessesof Angharradh are known asAfaeraorQuarlaninar.anharad- leather-ani- make, maker; see also -a, -an, -ana,uann, uanna, -uannaanil- nefarious, malicious, vile

aniless- a nefarious or malicious being-anis- dawn; see also nisansrruneansrivarr- memoryantha- fortressar-high, above, great, gold-ar1. forest of (append) 2. male, amale-ara- female, a femaleAradoness- "Great Peacekeeper" - apriest of CorellonLarethianwho has

achieved the ninth rank. SeeAegis'shee.Araegisess- "Great Protector" - a priestof CorellonLarethianwho has achievedthe eighth rank. SeeAegis'shee.Araestar- "Goldheart" - a priest ofHanali Celanil; ranks in the Church are asfollows:

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Jar- "Dove" - first rankThiramindil- "Suitor" - second rankThiraminitae- "Lover" - third rankU'haess- "Free-thinker or Libertine" -

fourth rankSeharan- "Soft Touch" or "Soft Caress"- fifth rank

Kerradunes- "Want of the Heart" or"Heart's Desire" - sixth rank

Evael- "Firey Ardor" - seventh rankAny priest of Hanali Celanil past thelevel of acolyte is also refered to asEvael'dil"Devoted to Passion" or"Paramour." See also Evael, Evael'dil,Jar,Kerradunes, Lani, Seharan, Thiramindil,Thiraminitae, U'haess.arakhor- "one who protects the forests"or "tree warden," a sort of elemental treebeing that may have been an ancientancestor to the treants, such asGrandfather Tree in the High Forest(plural arakhora)aral- hunter-aral- hunt, hunter; see also rail, ria, -ral,-rylAraushnee- "highest beside my heart" -Lolth's name before she betrayed the

Seldarineand fell from grace. She wasknown at that time as the goddess ofweavers, tapestries, and destiny,especially dark elven destiny.aravae- great happiness, ecstasy,supreme joyAr'Cor'Kerym- "high-legendary-blade,""Great King's Sword" or "the Ruler'sBlade" - one of the three elfblades ofCormanthyr, which chooses the Coronal(king) of the nation.

Arfaern- "high practitioner of Art" - arank in theAkh'Faerjust below a Spell-Captain.ar'hakavarn- scro "high orc". See alsohakavarn.ari 1. silver 2. Springariorweleaps, jumpsariorwileap, jump

ari're- "great silver bear" - a grizzly bearAri're- "Grizzly Bear" - a priest ofSolonorThelandirawho has reached thefifth rank. See Eladarn/Eledarn.

Arkan- "Gold Eagle" - a priest of SolonorThelandirawho has reached the eighthrank or higher. See Eladarn/Eledarn.Arkerym- "high elven blade" - anofficer's title in theAkh'Velahr, given tothe commander of a regiment - higherthan Kerymbut lower than the Arms-Captain (second in command of theAkh'Velahr)Arkerynsuoress- "Great Holy Warrior"- a priest of Corellon Larethian who hasachieved the tenth rank. SeeAegis'shee.arkhol- great stone - a monolitharmathor- one of the elite guard ofMyth Drannor proper, usually a wizardor a fighter/wizard "high-mage-armor"arn- south, southernaro- summerArQuessgold elf (informal), goldelven; seeArTelQuessir, ShaQuessarran- heroic, bravearraness- a person of great courage, abrave soul; a hero

arranaseer- courage, braveryarrn- great storm (ie. hurricane,tornado)Arrn'Tel'Orar- "Storm Erosion" - a HighMagic ritual that reduces entire cities totheir natural component states.Ar'Selu'Taar- High Mage - apractitioner of High Magic, fantasticrituals that defy the standard limitationsof magic (seeArselu'Tel'Quess, see alsoCor'Selu'Taar)

Arselu'Tel'Quess- "great High Lore ofthe People" - High Magic, the greatest ofelven magics, reputedly granted to themby the gods (see alsoAr'Selu'Taar)Arshaalth- "high axe" - a rank withintheAkh'Velahrbetween NikerymandKerym.


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Ar'Sha'Quessir Keryth- "The GreatFriends' Crusade" - a name given to amajor campaign during the fall of MythDrannor in which several Sha'Quessir

held Myth Drannor and its mythalagainst the Army of Darkness (see alsoUsal-Keryth)arsurinya- deity "high celestial" (seealso Iquar'Tel'Quessir)arta- onAr'Tel'Quessir- gold (sun) elves (see ar,Tel'Quessir)Arthuen'Saerlooniasa- "golden yellowwine of Saerloon" - see Saerloonian Topaz-aruil- noble (virtuous); see also -eruil,ruilArvandor- "high-forest-world" - theHigh Forest - a term used to describe theElven paradise in the Heavens, to whichall Elves will be called to dwell with theSeldarine(their gods.)ary- noble, big (slightly less than ar)Arykerym- "noble elven blade" - a titlegiven to an officer in theAkh'Velahr,given to the commander of a brigade,

just below anArkerymbut above aPenaal.

Ary'Faern'Kerym- "noble-Art-blade,""Noble Sorcerer's Sword" or "theArtblade" - one of the three elfblades ofCormanthyr, traditionally wielded bythe Spell-Major (commander of theAkh'Faer.)Ary'Velahr'Kerym- "noble-war-blade,""Noble Warrior's Sword," or "theWarblade" - one of the three elfblades ofCormanthyr, traditionally wielded bythe Arms-Major (commander of the

Akh'Velahr.)-as- bow, fletcher; see also -ash, -sah-asar- quest, seeker; see also -isar, sarAsathalfinare, The- an alliance of good,non-human Undersea deities. Itincludes Deep Sashelas, Trishina,Surminare (goddess of selkies,) Persana(god of the tritons,) Eadro (god of the

merfolk and locathah,) Water Lion, andstrangely, Syranita (goddess of theaarakocra.)-asel- mountain, like a mountain; see

also -isel, -selash- fletcherAsh- "Fletcher" - a priest of SolonorThelandirawho has reached the firstrank. See Eladarn/Eledarn.-ash- bow, fletcher; see also -as, -sah-ashk- fate; see also kash, -okashashanelath- yearatamar- adamantineath- by, of-ath- end, endingath tel'quiet- "of me" - mineatha, athal- pitathelbow (weapon for hunting etc.)athel'uanna- bowyer "bow crafter, bowmaker"Athel'uanna- "Bowyer" - a priest ofSolonorThelandirawho has reached thesecond rank. See Eladarn/Eledarn.-atherarmor, protection; also ther, -thir-athil- a suffix meaning "bane" or"nemesis," often used in the naming of

swords-atri- dance, dancer; see also -atril, -atria, -tril, -triaatria- dancer (female); see also triaatril- dancer (male); see also trilauglathla- winterbreezeaulinaulor- intoausa- beside, withav-wingedavae- 1. true, pure 2. joy, happiness -

for the elves, they are one and the sameAvae'ess- "Joybringer" - a priest ofCorellonLarethianwho has achieved thefifth rankavae'mhaor- suffering, pain "corruptionof happiness"avain- spirit; see vainavar- father; plural avarn; see -var


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avara- mother; plural - avaraeAvariel- an informal descriptor of thewinged elves (literally "winged hawkperson"); also, winged elven. See

AvTelQuessir.avavaen- yesavel- swordavia- good fortune, luck; see also via

avin- storm; see vinAvinar- "Winged Brother or Sister" - apriest ofAerdrie Faenya; see also Halcyon.Av'Tel'Quessir- winged elves (formal)

(see av, Tel'Quessir)aza -life, livesazaelive

bael- guardianbaelnorn, bael'norn- "guardian lich" -an elven lich; created through HighMagic, or through simply choosing notto answer the call of Arvandor, thebaelnorn give up their final reward toserve the elven people.baelreth- "guardian arcane" - an elfwho undertakes a sacred vow to protect

the elven people and their needs. Someare open about their vow and affiliation,some keep the knowledge of theirpurpose a well-guarded secret. Abaelreth is marked by his tahlemar,which is hidden or displayed as thebaelreth sees fit. It is said that thebaelrethi share an empathic link thatallows them to feel the emotional stateof all other baelreth. In most elvencultures, baelrethi are accorded almost

complete autonomy in their dealings,and their deeds and rulings can only begainsaid by a Coronal, though theempathic link is said to preventcorruption (see also tahlemar)Baelshe- "Time Sentinel" - a priest ofLabelas Enorethwho is active in theworld around him, going forth to

adventure and right wrongs, concernedwith preserving knowledge of theworld. A more research and book-oriented priest of Labelas is known as aShe'teless. Ranks within the Church arethe same under both titles, and are asfollows:

Urspliniqu'ess- "Tyros" - an acolyteWylint'ess- "Observer" - first rank

Soless- "Recorder" - second rankUrsplindaaress- "Librarian" - third

rankTeless- "Lorist, Lorekeeper" - fourth

rankUrspliness- "Scholar" - fifth rankSol'teless- "Historian" - sixth rankThroess- "Sage" - seventh rankU'teless- "Philosopher" - eighth rankHaress- "Wizened, One Who is Wise"

- above eighth rank

See also Haress, She'teless, Soless,Sol'teless, Teless, Throess, Ursplindaaress,Urspliness, Urspliniqu'ess, U'teless,Wylintess.be-inwaywake, funeralbelath- tomorrowbelluth- "hand power, gifts of Art" -ancient magical and elaborate rings once


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worn in Myth Drannor, that functionmore as wands than rings, but do notinterfere with spellcasting.benerel- city (loose translation "place of

humans")beryn fin- Time of Discovery - a time oflearning and spiritual seeking amongelves, most commonly referred to byother races as adolescence (ages 50 - 100

approximately). Beryn finess- anadolescentbes -oathbhen- human

bhin- young human (often an insult)biir- ugly, filth, garbagebrar- craftbrenthis

cael -archer, arrow, relating to archerycaerilcarncouncil or senateCaerilcarnThe Council of the Wooda council of moon elven nobles andwood elven elven elders, which passesnews between, and loosely, unifies theelves of the High Forestcal -faith

cas- heraldcath- cat, felinecath shee- elven cat "fey cat"cath'sigen- snow tiger or snow leopard"snow cat"Cath'sigen- "Snow Tiger" - a priest ofSolonorThelandirawho has reached thefourth rank. See Eladarn/Eledarn.celoralanalath- "those who sing thetrees" - an old elven term of respect fordruids or bards

Celoralanalath- "those who sing thetrees" - the name for a druid of RillifaneRallathil; priests are known asAmnes"Oakhearts". Ranks within the Churchfollow:

Nainiffi- "Acorn" - an acolyteFelsul- first rank (a kind of tree)Teu'trakai- "Silverbark" - second rank

Laspar- third rank (a kind of tree)Hiexel- fourth rank (a kind of tree)Eilrahd- "Blueleaf" - fifth rankPhandar- sixth rank (a kind of tree)Rilisira- "Duskwood" - seventh rankSeldhaer- "Shadowtop" - eighth rankRilisafel- "Weirwood" - ninth rank

Note that on other worlds with differing

flora, an entirely different system ofranks and naming may exist, inaccordance with the sorts of trees thatare native to that world.See alsoAmnes, Eilrahd, Felsul, Hiexel,Laspar, Nainiffi, Phandar, Rilisafel, Rilisira,Seldhaer, Teu'trakai.cerlyn- blackcha-green (a hue such as emerald green,as opposed to nature's forest or leaf-greens - see also sy-, el-).

chas- green (a hue such as emeraldgreen, as opposed to nature's forest orleaf-greens - see also sy-, el-)Cha'Tel'Quessir- jungle elves - a namegiven to a long-extinct tribe of mixeddark and green elves, which existedbefore the Separation (see Tel'Quessir)


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Cinnaelos'Cor- the Day of Corellon'sPeace, or literally, "Legendary Sabbath"or "Legendary Alliance-Meeting" - theformal elven term for Shieldmeet (see

alsoAeloulaev, Pyesigen)cint'nias- alliancecla -rosecol- notcoo- dog, caninecooshee- elven dog "fey dog"cor- legend, legendary, of rulership,king, of kingscoraar- kingdomcor'avar- plural cor'avarn- "legend-father" - grandfather. See ael'cor'avar,ael'cor'avara, cor'avara.cor'avara- plural cor'avarae- "legend-mother" - grandmother. Seeael'cor'avara, ael'cor'avar, cor'avar.Corellon Larethian- "King-chief, arcanelord of the night" - the leader of theSeldarine, creator of the elves; the elvengod of magic, especially High Magic,music, arts, crafts, war, the elven race(especially gold elves,) poets and poetry,bards, and warriors. Priests of CorellonLarethian are known asAegis'shee.

cormanth- king's vow; or loosely,"noblesse oblige"Cormiira- "Blessings of Corellon" - titleof respect for very high ranking priestsof Corellon Larethian. SeeAegis'shee.

Coronal- "ruler harmonious" or"legendary keeper of harmony" - anancient title given to a great elven Kingor Queen. It is perhaps more equivalent

to our own concept of "Emperor,"though the elves would not attach thesame tyrannous associations with theterm. In the Sea of Fallen Stars, manysmall sea elven city-states have rulersthat have taken the title "Coronal."CorRysarKerythlegendary dynastywar The Crown Wars - a series ofwars in the ancient history of the elvesconcerning elven rulership and attemptsby various elven Coronals to establishempires under their own rule. Theseancient wars nearly destroyed the Elvenrace, and resulted in a number ofhorrors, including the Dark Disaster thatdestroyed Miyeritar, the Descent of theDrow, and the creation of the feyri.Cor'Selu'TaarGrand High Mage-the leader of the High Mages of an area,sort of the same as an Archmage of acity (seeAr'Selu'Taar)crena mark of punctuation in someelven cultures that indicates something

of great importance, such as an artiface,divine revelation, or true love.cryshal- crystalcy -onyx

d'- a possessive; belonging to someone -equivalent to our own " 's"dae whitedalsien- thunder

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rejuvenation that heals and cleansesbody and spirit with starlight.daquin- dangerdarworld

darachshape; to shape or change formdarn- sight, vision; see also lintadath- endDeep Sashelas- "deep below the wildocean" - the elven god of oceans, seaelves, creation, knowledge, underwaterand sea elven beauty, and water magic;primary deity of theAlu'Tel'Quessir; oneof the Seldarine. More properly, theEspruar is "Nim'Sashelas." Priests ofDeep Sashelas are known asAlu'maraorDelphions.Delphite- "Dolphin-servant" - a highpriest of Deep Sashelas. SeeAlu'mara.Delphion- "Dolphinite" - a priest ofDeep Sashelas. See alsoAlu'mara.desha- sodeshu- afterdeth -endure, tolerate, bear-deth- eternal; see also -eth, eathdhaer-shadow, darkness, of the night(see also Dhaeraow)Dhaeraow- "face of shadow, heart of

night" - a traitor. It came to describe thedark elves, who betrayed the elves ofthe surface world centuries ago, andover time this term has becomecorrupted to its present form, "drow."(see also Drow.)DhaeraowathilTraitorbane thename of Shevarashs sword; one of fivesacred weapons wielded by Shevarash.See also Korathel,Maelat, Shama, Ukava.Dhaeraowathila- "Dark Avengers" or

"drowbanes" - the priests of Shevarash.Acolytes of the faith are known asAdomhaora. It is customary forDhaeraowathila to organize themselvesinto warbands of five members, eachwielding the five sacred weapons of

Shevarash, in order to hunt drow. SeealsoAdomhaora.DhaerQuessdark elven; seeDhaeroaw, Drow, Ilythiiri, SsriTelQuessir

dharasha- destinydho -falcondiir- stone (as a substance, like a stonewall) - see also khol.dijak- dimensions, worlds, planesDijakkar- a dualist wizard from ancientCormanthor who focused exclusively onthe schools of Conjuration/Summoningand Divination)-dil- devotion to, lover of (append)don- silverdrag- hatredDragathil- "bane of hatred" - one of thebaneblades of Myth Drannor, thissword, which promotes peace andcompassion, had powers of defense andprotection.dre 1. Hound (a dog) 2. charm (ofpersonality), charming; see also encikdrii- airdrim, drimme- flight, flyerDrow- dark elves or a singular dark elf,or of dark elves; a Common corruption

of the traditional word "dhaeraow,"which has now become elven slang aswell (see Dhaeraow)du -crescentDukar- a sea elven specialist mage,evolved from the elven dualist mages ofCormanthyr. There are two types Telgisiae(Lorekeepers) andAdomgisiae(Peacekeepers) - and there are fourOrders;Jhimari, Kupavi,Maalirni, andNumosi. See alsoAdomgisir, Telgisir.

dul- gladedun- hill, mound-dur- belief in, faith in (append)durrway, gateDurathil- "faithful nemesis" - the nameof a distinguished noble gold elvenHouse


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e- as, like, similar to; e ___ eso ___- "as__, also __" - vice versa-ean- ride, ridereatheternal, endless; see also deth, -etheathsheall times, forever, always-efel- lake; see also -afel, -felehalaer- staff, usually describing awizard's staff or other staff of magicalpower

eil -azure, blueEilistraee- "azure elven exile" or "azurebeast" - the drow goddess of the elvenvalues; song, beauty, dance, swordwork,hunting, and moonlight; this name is arare combination of Espruar and Drowlanguage elements.EilQuessblue elven, blue elves(informal); seeAluQuess,AluTelQuessireilrahd- blueleaf - a type of tree native

to the Realms, especially common in theforest of Cormanthyr. The leaves,which are an eerie blue color with manypoints like a maple's, have healingproperties, and are also used along withthe sap for dyeing. The trees bendrather than break under ice, and thewood is burned to produce a beautifulblue flame.Eilrahd- "Blueleaf" - a priest or druid ofRillifane Rallathilwho has reached the

fifth rank. See Celoralanalath.eirsharpeisliesenkilling, murderel -green, esp. forest green; comparecha, sy-.elrad- green leafelahawk (female)-ela- gift, giver; see also -il, -ila, -lie

Eladarn/Eledarnhawk-vision or"Hawkeye" (female/male) - a priest ofSolonorThelandira. Ranks within theChurch are as follows:

Ni'ela'dho(female) or Nieledho(male)- "Fledgling" - an acolyte

Ash- "Fletcher" - first rankAthel'uanna- "Bowyer" - second rankLydhaer- "Shadowwolf or Grey Wolf"

- third rank

Cath'sigen- "Snow Tiger" - fourth rankAri're- "Grizzly Bear" - fifth rankAlushfaen'ela(female) orAlushfaenele

(male)- "Blood Hawk" - sixth rankMaskan'dho- "Fire Falcon" - seventh

rankArkan- "Gold Eagle" - eighth rank or

higherSee alsoAlushfaen'ela, Alushfaenele,Ari're,Arkan,Ash,Athel'uanna,Cath'sigen, Lydhaer,Maskan'dho,

Ni'ela'dho, Nieledho.ela'dhofemale raptor or bird of prey(see dho, ela)elandi- arrowElaorman- "Place from All Around andNowhere, Home of Summoning" - aHigh Magic ritual that causes a buildingto grow; also used to create elvenspelljamming ships.eldritch- eldritchelehawk (male)

ele'dhomale raptor or bird of prey(see dho, ele)-elis- breeze; see also -lis, -lysElikarashebowshot like a hawk -see Shevarash.ellastrikeelladyrstarstrike a comet orfalling star


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ellathilparry, counterstrike,counterattackellon- chief; see also lonElquesstria- a type of elven wine, often

also called feywine in the Commontongue - translated literally, "green-wine-dancer".Elvarquesst- a sacred elven wine, usedfor ceremony and ritual by the elves butprized by all for its quality. It is ruby-colored and magically distilled fromsunshine and rare fruits. "Utterlysmooth, the liquor is nonetheless fleckedwith gold and has an iridescence of bothcolor and flavor. It is highly prized at alltimes, but in the autumn rituals it issavored as if it is the gift of one final,perfect summer day." 9 Translatedliterally, "green-father-wine," perhapsimplying a correlation to RillifaneRallathil.emar - honoren- autumnencik- influences, charm, glamour(enchantment over the mind or heart);compare dreEncikkar- a dualist wizard from ancient

Cormanthor who focused exclusively onthe schools of Enchantment/Charm andInvocation/Evocation.enial- homeenna- one, each, first (as in the first one,not first among)ennama- "first flowering" - birth, dawn(see Tel'Ennama)ennamar- few, onlyent- andenyor- battle

er -boar-er- one who is (with adjective)erek- earth (as in dirt, soil, or stone; notin terms of "the world")Erevan Ilesere- "stag of the winterforest, mist of winter" - the elven god ofmischief, change, and rogues - a verychaotic and free-spirited deity who

often gets into trouble; one of theSeldarine.erkatam- dwarf - evidently derivedfrom the words for "earth" and

"adamantine," perhaps looselytranslated as "salt-of-the-earth";surprisingly, a very complimentaryname for a race that often does not seeeye-to-eye with the elves.erl- winterern- winter-eruil- noble (virtuous); see also -aruil,ruilernath- undereshaal- throughesk- bag, sackeso- also-ess - one (a person, a being; not "one" asa number)esti- elven, of the elvesestierrandweomer, enchantmentestierran nha mordenpart of a spellintended to undo other spells,dweomer-end-eth-eternal; see also -deth, eathetha- healer (female); see also thaethal- healer (male); see also thal

-ethar- friend; see also -ithar, -tharethil- wing-eti- eye, sight; see also ti, -tiletriel- 1. a noble elf-sister, a term ofrespect used for a noble elven lady ormaid 2. she 3. female, a femaleev -stagevael- passion - used to describe anyfirey, intense emotionEvael- "Firey Ardor" - a priest of HanaliCelanilwho has reached the seventh

rank. SeeAraestar.Evaelathil- "bane of passions" - one ofthe baneblades of Myth Drannor, forgedto defend against angry or enraged foes;also known as the "Halfling's Blade"evael'dil- paramour, lover


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Evael'dil - "Devoted to Passion" or"Paramour" - a fully recognized priest ofHanali Celanil. SeeAraestar.evaliir- "great song" - music of a bard or

elven minstrel, or a great balladEvaliir'Enevahr- "the Song of Enevahr"- a High Magic ritual that inspireslegendary courage among a battlegroup.Evaliirkerymbladesong themartial and arcane art of thebladesinger. See kerymaer/kerymaera;see also hinukerym.

evarfluteever-elven place, home of the Peopleeverae- of the PeopleEvermead- the foremost of elven

meads, reputed to be second to none.Brewed on Evermeet.exanimos- extra, surplus, surfeit-ezair- lightning (male name suffix); seealso -ezara, zair-ezara- lightning (female name suffix);see also -ezair, zara

faen- lifefaenya- heal, medicineFaer- "Art" - magic in its highest,Mystra-sacred form (see also quideh,lerret); also, lifeforce - Faer is used todescribe the energy that is the Weavethat powers all life, as the elves see lifeand magic as essentially one and thesame (see also Selu.)faeriemagical - 1. magical, touchedby magic 2. a term used to describe a

gold elf with violet eyes and silver hair,usually accompanied by a particularlypale complexion. This is thought to be amark of favor and exceptionalintelligence by many elven cultures,being the most rare of gold elvencoloring. Perhaps it marks

RuaTelQuessirancestry. SeeArTelQuessir, RuaTelQuessir.Faerna- "those who serve Art" - acolytesin the church of Corellon Larethian(singular Faern). SeeAegis'shee.Faernsuora- "Art-blessed" - the priestsof Corellon Larethian (singularFaernsuor). See alsoAegis'shee.FaernOne LandFaervian- "Boon of Art" - a legendarysword, one of the baneblades of Myth

Drannorfanil- fail, failurefeer- us-fel- lake; see also -afel, -efelfelsul- "mountain lake" - a type of treenative to the Realms. The leaves are aneerie blue color and have many pointslike maple leaves, which are used with


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the sap for dyeing. Felsul bends ratherthan breaks under ice. The wood, whenburned, produces a blue flame.Felsul- a priest or druid of Rillifane

Rallathilwho has reached the first rank.See Celoralanalath.fendil- known, known to exist, realFenmarel Mestarine- "champion ofhonor, brother of the lonely" - elven godof feral elves, outcasts, scapegoats,isolation and isolationists; one of theSeldarine.ferachampionfete- firefey'ri- a race of tieflings that are halfgold elven, half demon, created when

the exiled Vyshaari clan mated withdemons to increase their own powerand the power of their bloodline.Commonly known as daemonfey.

fhaor- gift, tribute; the opposite of khaorfhoel- thousandfhoeldin- thousandfoldFhoeldin DurrThe ThousandfoldWay also known as the Waymeet; aplace where several elfgates meetfi, fi-rain, of or like rainfir, fir-dark, darkness, of or likedarknessfirvain- beyondfis, fis-1. light, or or like light; 2. depthfoqal- shield, screen, window

gael -pegasus

gala- whispergar -owlghaatiil- gate, elfgateGhaatiil- "The Traveling Path" - a HighMagic ritual that establishes permanentportals between two or more givenareas.ghaatil'ren- "to pass west" - the journeythat an elf makes when he travels toArvandor

giir- brooch, pin

giiraegis- "brooch of guardianship" ormore literally, "protection-brooch".Plural isgiiraegir. A special brooch orpin worn in Myth Drannor to providemagical force-armor and otherprotective effects such as teleport, haste,or invisibility.gil -griffingis- keepgisir- keeper; pluralgisiae


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ha -free, freedomhakar- enemyhakarmaskannar- dragon - literallytranslated as "enemies bearing fire," onecan get an excellent picture of the firstelven encounter with dragons centuriespast.hakavarn- orc - literally translated as

"enemy-evil," the elven opinion of theorcish race becomes quite clearhal- pale, weak; see also -ahal, -ihalhalan- battlehalantrad- battlecraftHalcyon- "halcyon" - A priest ofAerdrieFaenya; ranks within the Church are asfollows:

Nikan- "little eagle, Eaglet"; alsoknown as Kerradun'drimme"withoutflight; the Tethered" - an acolyte

Avinar- "Winged Brother or Sister" - afull priest ofAerdrieFaenyaSee alsoAvinar, Kerradun'drimme, Nikan.Hanali Celanil- "freedom's shadow,highest gift of a beautiful daughter" - theelven goddess of love, romance, beauty,fine art and artists, and to some degreemoon elves; one of the aspects ofAngharradh; one of the Seldarine.har- 1. to join 2. wisdom, wise; see also-ihar, -uhar

haran- "join hand" - touch, hold hands,caressHaress- "Wizened, One Who is Wise" -a high priest of Labelas Enoreth. SeeBaelshe.harkess- "joined breath" - kissharsan- redhel- sadness, tears

heri- sternheriryar- horse, steedheriryarean- ride, riderhied- hold; held- hiedosohiexel- "green freedom and fate" - atype of tree native to the Realms.Hiexel- a priest or druid of RillifaneRallathilwho has reached the fourthrank. See Celoralanalath.hiine- your, yourshin- sound, listen, hearhinual- speak; evidently considered bythe Tel'Quessir to be a variation ofsinging (see also hinue)hinuallae- poetry, poem "harmoniousspeech". See also hinual, hinue.hinue- song (see also hinual)hithar- armorhoarth- chamber, labyrinthholl- dewholme- haven, sanctuaryhu-horselike, equine


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-i- a pluralizer - used as a suffix, itindicates multiples of the word it isadded to, like our own "s"ia, ia-day, a day; daylight, or or likedaytime or daylight; days- iaa-ia- noble, a noble; see also -ian, -ianna, -ii, -ionialyshae- blessing, blessed - this is ahands-on kind of blessing, direct fromthe gods, or a direct blessing "go with

my blessing," as opposed to a morepassive blessing "you are blessed."Ialyshae'Seldar'Wihylos- "Sacramentsof Seldarine Blessing" - a High Magicritual that creates a large amount ofnormal magical items at once.-ian- lord; see also quessir, -ia, -ii, -ion-ianna- lady; see also etriel, -ia, -ii, -ioniasa- wine (see also quesst)-iatfire-ihal- pale, weak; see also -ahal, hal

-ihar- wisdom, wise; see har, -uhar-ihel- sadness, tears; see -ahel, hel-ii- noble, a noble; see also -ia, -ian, -ianna, -ionik- might, mighty (physical strength)il-mist, misty-il- gift, giver; see also -ela, -ila, -lie-ila- gift, giver; see also -ela, -il, -lieilaerinvader; plural ilaeriilaerothilsentinel or, moreaccurately, bane of invaders also

Ilaerothil The Sentinel, a mountain inEvereska.-ilam- fair; see also lam, -ulamili- give, givesiltem- one (figurative,) someoneilphu- blossomilyran- an opal of rare beauty

Ilythiirnoble folk of the mist atdusk the name of a dark elven nationthat eventually became corrupted andmade war on the other elven nationsIlythiirinoble folk who walk the mistof dusk 1. the formal name of thedark elves of Ilythiir 2. a semi-formalname used for all dark elves (drow)-im- duty-imil- bond, promise; see also -mil, -umil

-inal- far, distant; see also -nal, -onalinar- sibling (brother or sister); plural -inarninorum- withininti- bothiolaa- knifeIolaa- "knife" - a title within theAkh'Velahr, given to the commander of adetachment; just above Nilaaand belowNikym.ion- noble, a noble; see also -ia, -ian, -

ianna, -iiiorwestep, step aside; also, theelven name for the spell blink; pluraliorwiiqua- creation, beginning, originiquar- creator, originalIquar'Tel'Quessir- "Creator-People" -the elven term for the Creator races (aterm used to refer collectively to thegods that created them and the otherraces that they share the world with.) It

is most commonly used in reference tothe gods of the dwarves, the halflings,the gnomes, the humans, and their owngods (the Seldarine.) (See also arsurinya,Seldarine)ir, ira, ire- duskirasku- aleiridor- ruby


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is- scribe-is- scribe, scroll; see -iss, -istisal - honey, sweet; see also sal, sali-isar- quest, seeker; see also -asar, sar

-isel- mountain, like a mountain; seealso -isel, -sel-iss- scribe, scroll; see -is, -ist-ist- scribe, scroll; see -is, -issitae- beloved; a term of endearment,sometimes used as a suffix (also -tae)itaswarditenspinner-ithar- friend; see also -ethar, -tharItyak-Ortheel- "the Elf-Eater" - aterrible creature created by the beast-

god Malar to destroy the elves. It isunclear whether this name is an Elvishphrase or the name Malar gave to it.iumlit, illuminated

ivae- light, white, glowivaebhinboy filled with brightnessa nickname for Khelben Blackstaff as aboyIvae'ess- "Lightbringer" - a priest ofCorellon Larethian who has achievedthe fourth rank. SeeAegis'shee.Ivae'rillis'Saerlooniasa- "Glowfire wineof Saerloon" - see Saerloonian Glowfire

ja - staff, stickjar - dove

Jar- "dove" - title given to a first rankpriest of Hanali Celanil. SeeAraestar.

jen- howjharren- rope

Jhimari- the "red dukars" - members ofthe Dukar Order of Jhimar

ka- dragon, draconic

kacha- hairkai- skinKai'Soeh'takal- "Skin and Breath of theWyrm" - a High Magic ritual thattransforms an elf into a dragon, with allthe accompanying natural abilities.kan - eagle, eagle-likekar- act, create, do

karask- demon

kash- fate; see also -ashk, -okashkathan- branchke'- a pluralizer (like "s" in theCommon tongue); used as a prefix. Seealso -i.kekuel- smart, cleverker - spell, enchantment


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Keraera- "Spellsinger" - a priestess ofEilistraee. See also Kerym'quaress,Nevaetriel.kerradun- privation, going without,

wantkerradunath- "the end of privation andwant" - used once to describe a districtin Myth DrannorKerradun'drimme- "without flight, theTethered" - an acolyte ofAerdrie Faenya;see also Halcyon, Nikan.Kerradunes- "Want of the Heart" or"Heart's Desire" - a priest of HanaliCelanilwho has reached the sixth rank.SeeAraestar.keryfaer- battle magickeryfaern- war wizard; one whospecifically studies spells that are of useon a field of battle (plural - keryfaerna).Keryfaertel- "the Lore of Battle Magic" -a "manual" of a sort once written for thearmathors, including shared spells.kery- of or relating to warfare,destruction, or battlekerym- "blade," most often used to referto a sword, or "elfblade"; also, a title foran officer within theAkh'Velahr.

Kerym- "elven blade" - 1. an elvenblade, usually a sword of noteworthypower 2. a title for an officer within theAkh'Velahr who is the commander of acompany, below Penaaland aboveNikerym.kerymaer/kerymaera- "bladesinger"(male/female) - an elven warrior whocombines magical power and grace witha sword into a deadly martial art.Bladesingers are highly respected and

admired in elven society. It takes atleast a human lifetime of training to beone, requiring both arcane and martialskill and musical and acrobatic talent.Orders of kerymaer and/or kerymaeramark their students with a distinctivetattoo representing the order upon

graduation. See alsoquerimhinukeryness, Evaliirkerym.kerymeth- weapon ("sword-kin" or"war-tool"); also, a claw or tooth

kerymhoarth- dungeon "chamber ofwar, chamber of blades"Kerym'quaress- "Sword Dancer" - apriestess of Eilistraee. See also Keraera,Nevaetriel.keryness- warriorkerynsuoress- holy warrior - a word fora paladin or a holy liberatorKerynsuoress- "Holy Warrior" - a priestof Corellon Larethian who has achievedthe third rank. SeeAegis'shee.keryth- warfare, warKeryvian- "Boon of Battle" - alegendary sword, one of the banebladesof Myth Drannor, which containedpowers that enhanced the abilities of itswielder.kesha- beforekesir- elf; see Quessirkessuk- stupid, gullibleketh- wind, like the windkess- breath, life, windKhalreshaar- "harmonious binding of

earth, sea, and Man" - the elven namefor Mielikki. Some say that in thisaspect she serves Rillifane Rallathilandnot Silvanus; some say that a humandruid was elevated to the ranks of theSeldarine for great deeds; and some saythat she is actually the half-elven deificoffspring of Silvanus and Hanali Celanil.She is one of the Seldarine.khaor- a curse, forbiddance, banishing;the opposite offhaor

khol- (a) stone; see also diirkholiast- an elven card game consistingof a 1000 card deck and a very difficultmethod of counting points, favored bysun elves.khol'maniith- "oath stone" - a stonethat is created by the ritual ofQuamaniith(see Quamaniith)


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khov- three, trioKhov'Aniless- "the Trio Nefarious" -the name given to the three mycalothsAulmpiter, Gaulguth and Malimshaer

who helped to rally the Army ofDarkness that destroyed Cormanthorand Myth Drannor.ki1. void 2. zerokiin- keep, reserve, hoard, hold(connotation of greed); also kiins(keeps,reserves, hoards, holds)kiir- a gem, a jewel, a bright starkileaarnunjoinkilearrna- unjoiningKileaarna ReithirgirUnjoining theMystic Weave a High Magic rite thatnegates other spells

Kintiara- a famous elven marine unit inthe Elven Imperial Navyklatha- foodklathmor- meat - literal translation:

"death-food"koeh - earth, earthykor blackKorathelthe Black Bow; one of thefive sacred weapons of Shevarash. Seealso Dhaeraowathil, Dhaeroawathila,Maelat, Shama, Ukava.kukisha- bribekulaa- breadKupavi- the "blue dukars" - members ofthe Dukar Order of Kupavky - rubykyshuf- "on birds' wings to silver" -speed, celerity, quick, quickness

la - nightLabelas Enoreth- "guardian of the wildnight, arcane flower of autumn" - theelven god of time, longevity, themoment of choice, and history; one ofthe Seldarine.lae, llaeharmony; see also al/-alalaf- moonlikelahr- namelam1. east, eastern 2. fair; see also -

ilam, -ulam-lanson; see olanlani- beautifulLani- "the Beauteous" - an acolyte ofHanali Celanil. SeeAraestar.-lannadaughter; see olalarshinelaranregal, one who is regal

laranlasregal lady"- a title used byfemale rulers of Ardeep

laranlorsregal lord" - a title used bymale rulers of Ardeeplareth- nightfall, twilightlaswildlaspar- "night fist" - a type of tree nativeto the Realms.Laspar- a priest or druid of RillifaneRallathilwho has reached the third

rank. See Celoralanalath.lateu- 1. crescent moon, holy to CorellonLarethian 2. a moonbow - a silverycrescent that appears in the eyes of themost ancient of elves when they arecalled home to Arvandor, sacred toSehanine Moonbow.


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lateu'ivae- 1. crescent-moonlight -differenced from moonlight in that thisis the special, faint light of the crescentmoon, thought sacred to Corellon

Larethianand Sehanine Moonbow(see alsonodel'ivae, teu'ivae). 2. a rainbowLateu'quor- "crescent-here," "ForestCommunion of the Crescent Moon" - asacred celebration to CorellonLarethianthat takes place each month at thecrescent moon, celebrating song, danceand art.Lateu'suoress- "Crescent-Moonblessed"- a priest of Corellon Larethian who hasachieved the seventh ranklathtreelathanyll- sunlightlaev- a time of peace, peacetimele- I-lean- child (as in son or daughter, one'schild); see lythleha- butle'lorinel tel'e'brenequiette- "I to youas you to me" - a common elvenexpression - from le lor neheltel'e'bren'quiet"I to you as this one of thePeople"

len- everlerret- magic; implies applied spellknowledge, such as a directly-castwritten spell from one's spellbook orscrolls or the like; practical magic. Seealso Faer,quideh.lersaat- scrollleshere- thieflia1. frond 2. mistresslian- masterlida- strength (spiritual or inner

strength)-lie- gift, giver; see also -ela, -il, -ila

-lihn- bolt, ray; see also lyn, -llinnlinta- to see (verb); see alsopellinta,wylintalirrshine

-lis

- breeze; also -elis

, -lys

-llaeharmony, harmonious; see also -al/-ala, -la, -lae-llinn- bolt, ray; see also lyn, -lihnlo- nightlon- chief; see also ellonlor- to (in relation to someone, in orderto) - see also nae.losi- frostlothos- behind-lua- holy; see also uallue - riddle-luth- lance; see also -uath, -uthly, ly- wolf, wolven, lupineLydhaer- "Shadowwolf or Grey Wolf" -a priest of SolonorThelandirawho hasreached the third rank. SeeEladarn/Eledarn.Lyenna- "lone wolf" - the title for apriest of Fenmarel Mestarine; ranks in theChurch, such as they are, are as follows:

Tarkhal- "the Lost" - an acolyteN'relos- "the Unbowed" - a full priest

See also N'relos, Tarkhal.lyn- bolt, ray; see also -llinn, -lihn-lys- breeze; see also -lis, -elisLy'Tel'Quessir- the formal name for theLythari (see ly, Lythari, Tel'Quessir)lyth- child, young elf, young, youthful;see -leanlythi- childrenLythari- "wolf-friend; great wolf" - thecommon name of the Ly'Tel'Quessir,elves who can take the form of wolves;

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Maarlirni- the "green dukars" -members of the Order of MaalirnMaelata club; one of five sacredweapons wielded by Shevarash; see alsoDhaeraowathil, Korathel, Shama, Ukava.maernthor- homelandma- mage (female); plural mahsmah- mage (male); plural - mahs

mil- bond, promise; see also -imil, -umilmai, maie - death, slayermal - warmalawain- "the unawakened" - thosewho have not experienced the spiritualepiphany that other elves usually do atthe end of adolescence. They tend tofeel as though they are outcasts amongtheir people and often take to a life ofwandering, and they are often regardedwith some pity by other elves.

maniith- the effects of a vow, the resultof an oathmanth- a great oath, a sacred vowmara - priest, priestlymaravar- "priest of the trees" - a druidmaskan- fireMaskan'dho- "Fire Falcon" - a priest ofSolonorThelandirawho has reached theseventh rank. See Eladarn/Eledarn.maskaulat- steel; perhaps derived froma descriptor "fire-tempered-iron"

mault- ironmeli- heelmenartu- knowledgemertel- killed, slainmestar- lonely, alone (from FenmarelMestarine)meth- tool

mhaor- corruption, plague, or any greatdeath-bringing force (life-drainingmagics, genocidal destruction,necromancy)Mhaorathil- "plaguebane" or "bane ofcorruption" - one of the baneblades ofMyth Drannor, this one given towarriors or paladins, that had powers

against sickness and corruption,including that of undead.Mhaor'wenta- "Sin-Eaters" - priests orpriestesses of Eilistraee, otherwiseknown asAel'teukacha.miir- a great blessing, directly from adivine sourcemillentu- know, knownmion- diamondmithral- mithral; this is one of the fewwords that Common has taken from the

Espruar tongueMithralQuessmithral elf (informal),mithral elven; see RuaQuess,RuaTelQuessirmor- die, deathmorenial- tomb ("home of death")morimatra- a spiced wine favored bythe drowmormhaor- undead "the corrupteddead"Mormhaor'Sykerylor- "The Killing

Storm" - a legendary High Magic ritualthat causes mass destruction of life andmagic on a cataclysmic scale. No oneknows if it ever actually existed or not.It is said that its use is considered asacrilege by the elves, and its use hasbeen forbidden since the early days ofthe Crown Wars.


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Morvian- known as "Darkbane," itsname more correctly translates to "boonagainst darkness." One of thebaneblades of Myth Drannor, it has

powers against dark forces and chaosand evil.muden- blunt(ed)musally, companionmy - emeraldmyth- a title given to a city protected bya mythal, to honor the great magicembodied thereMythaalniirMythal Rite a HighMagic spell that creates a mythal; this

can refer to both the more recentlydeveloped and slightly corrupted, lesserversion of this rite, or to its morepowerful predecessor ritual

Mythaalniir DarachMythal-shapingRite a High Magic spell that alters theform and function of an existing mythalto work according to the casters desiresmythal- a mythal; a web of magic thatcreates several incredibly powerful,permanent spell effects through an area,usually created for its protection.

N'- un-, not, no - a prefix used to negatewhatever it is connected to, much like

our own prefix "un-".na- ancientnae- to (go to a place) - see lor-nae- whisper; see aenai- oak, oakennaibreezenainiffi- acorn "oaken-seed"Nainiffi- "Acorn" - an acolyte ofRillifane Rallathil. See Celoralanalath.-nal- far, distant; see also -inal, -onalnar- nameless, without a name (often acurse or term of banishment)nars- nor (as in neither nor)N'avae- "Impure" - an acolyte of DeepSashelas. SeeAlu'mara.ne, nee- heartneh- nonehelyou

neheless- yourselfnehel'feer- them "you-us"

nehel'quen- they "you-we"nekra- sheathnelluon- veils, concealment, shadowsNelluonkkar- a dualist wizard fromancient Cormanthor who focusedexclusively on the schools ofIllusion/Phantasm and Necromancy.nes- heartnesh- forneshanasstopneshyrr- spellsongnesirtyeelsewhere; also, the elvenword for the spell dimension doornevae- dark, darkness "not light"nevaedarn- darkvisionNevaetriel- "Dark Lady" - a priestess ofEilistraee. Also known as Kerym'quaressor Keraera. Acolytes of the faith are


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known as Etriel"Maid." There is also afaction of the Church known as theAel'teukacha"Silver-haired Knights" ortheMhaor'wenta"Sin-Eaters," which

accepts males as well as females. Seealso Kerym'quaress, Keraera.nha- isnharaigh- noonnharaigh lathanyllnoontimesunlight part of a powerful light spellni- little, shortnie- un, not (prefix)niefendil- unknown, known to nonenielen- neverniemel- unseenni'ela'dho- fledgling "little raptor"(female)ni'ele'dho- fledgling "little raptor"(male)Ni'ela'dho/Nieladho- "Fledgling"(female/male) - an acolyte of SolonorThelandira. See Eladarn/Eledarn.nievana- no matter, regardlessniffi- seedni'hinuallae- "little poem" - a verse orstanzanikan- eaglet

Nikan- "little eagle, Eaglet" - an acolyteofAerdrie Faenya; see also Halcyon,Kerradun'drimme.nikerym- short swordNikerym- "short sword" - a title of rankin theAkh'Velahrgiven to thecommander of a unit, below Kerymandabove Shaalth.nikym- daggerNikym- "dagger" - a title of rank in theAkh'Velahrgiven to the commander of a

section, below Shaalthand above Iolaa.Nilaa- "little knife" - a title in theAkh'Velahrgiven to the common footsoldier; just below Iolaa.nilaamen- perilousnim - deep

Nim'Sashelas- Proper Espruar for thedeity commonly known as DeepSashelas. See Deep Sashelas.nin- rite, ritual; see also -nine, -nyn

-nine- rite, ritual; see also nin, -nyn-nis- dawn; see also -anisN'Maernthor- "Hidden Homeland,""the homeland that is not" - a HighMagic ritual that conceals an elvensettlement from view and teleportsthem around the area so protected.noarun- farnodel- moonnodel'ivae- light from the moon, thelight that the moon gives off - asdifferenced from moonlight itself,thought an intangible thing, this wordrefers specifically to the radiant moon'slight in the sky (see also lateu'ivae,teu'ivae).noresh- day, daytimenorn- lich (see baelnorn)N'Quor'Khaor- "The Banishing,Binding Outside of the People's Lands,""Not-here curse" - a High Magic ritualthat binds or banishes extraplanarentities, creating a condition for their

release.N'relos- "Not-coward," unafraid,uncowed, "the Unbowed" - a name for apriest of Fenmarel Mestarine. See Lyenna.N'Tel'Orar- "Corrosion/Erosion" - aHigh Magic ritual that induces centuriesof natural erosion in a moment.N'Tel'Quess- "not-People" - a termused to describe both other, non-elvenraces, and outcasts of the Elven People(see N', Tel'Quess, Tel'Quessir)

N'tel-que'tethira- city dweller (greenelven term only) - loosely translated,"Not-People of eternal dusk"nu - hope, hopefulNumosi- the "white dukars" - membersof the Dukar Order of Numosnuvendi- understanding


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N'Velahr- "Shadow Soldiers" - a covertoperations faction within Cormanthyrbefore its fall, who worked in secretagainst inner corruption.

N'Velahrn- one or more members ofthe N'Velahrny - diamond-nyn- rite, ritual; see also nin, -nine

oacil- to join together, for separatethings to merge together into oneOacil'Quevan- "The Forms of Unity andAge Among the Forests" - a High Magicritual that shapes great trees and other

plant life into different forms, includinghouses, barriers, and buildings.-odar- world; see -adar, dar, tel'adarodelhir- dark of the moon-okash- fate; see also kash, -ashkoladaughter; see -lannaolanson; see -lanOl'Iirtal'Eithun- "Flights of True Mark,Arrows of Art; a High Magic ritual thatforms a large number of magical arrowswith varying effects.

olin- secretOlin Gisir- "Secret-Keeper" - a magetradition among the elves, where themembers learn secret and potentiallydangerous knowledge, and work tokeep it out of the hands of theunworthy; plural - Olin Gisiae-on- keep, keeper (male); see also -onna-onal- far, distant; see also -inal, -nal

ondreierpotency, powerOndreier YselePotent Declamationor Word of Potency a High Magicspell that adds power to the next spellcast by the High Mage who invokes it

-onna- keep, keeper (female); see also onopeither, or; see quin-or1. a suffix meaning "realm" 2.flower; see also oroorar- erosion, entropy, decay, corrosionorisa- grow, growth-oro- flower; see also orOr'Tel'Quessir- translated in onesource as "people of the woods," itperhaps more accurately translated as

"people of the realm" - a tribe of feral,barbaric green and moon elves whosurvived the destruction of Eillurin theCrown Wars, enslavement by theIlythiiri, and unspeakable horrorsunleashed in the jungle territory theywere given to inhabit. They universallyworship Fenmarel Mestarine.oth- gate; plural othi


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pellinta- look, to look; see also linta,wylintapenaalpolearmPenaal- "polearm" - a title in theAkh'Velahr

given to the commander of abattalion, between KerymandArykerym.phandar- "blossom maker of the world"- a tree native to the Realms, prized forits beauty

Phandar- a priest or druid of RillifaneRallathil who has reached the sixthrank. See Celoralanalath.piir- valuable item, treasure

py - sapphirepye- fourPyesigen- "four snows" - an alternativename in elven slang for Shieldmeet,which happens every four years (seealsoAeloulaev, Cinnaelos'Cor)

qua- tangible, palpable, solidQu'alushtasa- "Bathed" - a fullyrecognized priest of Deep Sashelas. SeeAlu'mara.Quamaniith- "The Vow Tangible" - aHigh Magic ritual that creates a stoneembodying a vow or pact madebetween two or more parties; if the oath

is broken, the stone is shattered.quar- dance, to dancequaress- dancerquarlani- soul (from the words for"beautiful dance")quarlani'har- "soul-bond" - friendshipQuarlaninar- "Totem Sister" - one of therare priestesses ofAngharradhwho studies the art of totemic magic; seealsoAfaera.que1. lake 2. forgotten, lostquenwequerimhinuebladesong the lesserform of the bladesong martial art knownas Evaliirkerym, which teaches onlymartial arts maneuvers and not thecombined mastery of arcane andwarriors arts that mark the greaterform. See querymhinukeryness; see alsoEvaliirkerym.

querimhinukerynessbladesongwarrior a student of the lesser formof the bladesong martial art, whopractices the maneuvers but not thearcane and martial study. Pluralquerimhinukerynessi. See Evaliirkerym,querimhinue; see alsokerymaer/kerymaera.

quess- "of the People"Quess'Ar'Teranthvar- "the GoldenGrove of Hidden Knowledge" - a sacredbut mysterious treasure of lost MythDrannor that is said to have containedgreat magical knowledge "High SacredGrove of the People".quessir- 1. people 2. a term of respectused for an honorable elven male, oftenof noble lineage 3. he 4. male, a malequesst- 1. wine of extremely greatquality, ambrosia 2. nectarquesstiasanectar-wine strong elvenspirits distilled from fruit nectar andhoney under moonlightquevan- the greatest accumulatedwisdom of the forests, "wisdom of thetrees" - from Oacil'Quevan"forms ofunity and age among the forests" and


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Codex Quevan (great books ofaccumulated magical knowledge)quideh- magic, implying that it is of arelatively minor or spontaneous nature,

as opposed to a formal study (see alsoFaer, lerret)quinor; see op

quinpaha light, flaky honey pastryquis- chant, chantingquor- here, the place that one iscurrently in (from N'Quor'Khaor)

quorshenow, in the present momenthere-time

radh- leaf-rae- beast; see also rah, -raee

-raee- beast; see also -rae, rahraer - unicornrah- beast; see also -rae, -raeereth- arcanerail- hunter (male); see also aral, ria, -ral, -

ryl-ral- hunter; see also -aral, -ral, rail, ria, -

ryl

ran- binding, shackles; see also -re, -reenravan- forest; see also -van, -vanna, -varravanthas- friend (obviously derived

from "forest-dwellers")re bear, ursine-re- binding, shackles; see also ran, -reen-reen- binding, shackles; see also ran, -reenreithirgirexceptionally powerfulmagicrel- cow, force to submit, subjugate;something thought of as a vile thing byelvenkindrell- manyrelos- cowardreloseer- cowardice, fearren- west, westernresoshi- grant(s), bestow(s)revar- restreverie- sleep, meditation,daydreaming, reflection; the meditative,dreamlike state that is the elven form ofsleep, which has made its way in limited

form into the Common tongue as asynonym for reflection or daydreaming

reverie'lateu- "dream of the moonbow"- a holy vision, a psychic flashRevar'sehaness- "Dream Traveler" or"Dream Walker" - a priest of SehanineMoonbowwho has reached the sixthrank. SeeAerakiir.-ri1. spring; see ari 2. walker, walks;see ro, -ronria- huntress; see also aral, rail, -ral, -rylrid- spearrilis- wood (as a part taken from a tree,

not as a woodland grove)rilisafel- weirwood "wood of the lake" -a type of tree native to the Realmswhich resembles oak, but has silvery-brown leaves with black velvetundersides. The wood will not burn innatural fire and is favored in the makingof musical instruments. It is very rareand actively protected by druids.Rilisafel- "Weirwood" - a priest ordruid of Rillifane Rallathilwho has

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weapons and shields of duskwood arehighly prized by adventurers.Rilisira- "Duskwood" - a priest or druidof Rillifane Rallathilwho has reached the

seventh rank. See Celoralanalath.RillifaneRallathil- "wood-father,nemesis of fire" - the elven god ofwoodlands, nature, wild elves, druidsand trees, especially oaks; one of theSeldarine.rillis- burning, flaming, aflamero- walker, walks; see -ri, -ron-rosummer; see aro-ron- walker, walks; see -ri, roru - dream, dreamlikerua - star, starlikeRua'darness- "one who sees stars" or"Stargazer" - a priest of SehanineMoonbowwho has reached the firstrank. SeeAerakiir.RuaQuessstar elf (informal), starelven; see RuaTelQuess,MithralQuessRuaTelQuessirstar elves elves thatdwell in Sildeyuir, an extraplanar refugeconnected to theYuirwood. They have

pearly gray or faintly violet overtones totheir pale skin, gold, red, or silver-whitehair, and gray or violet eyes, often withgold flecks. Star elven blood may be

what causes faerie elves to appearamong the gold elves. Also calledmythral elves. SeeMithralQuess,RuaQuess, TelQuessir.ruatharstar-friend a being ofanother race (usually human) whoserves and aids Elvenkind, who isgranted special blessings by theSeldarine in order to do this, includingelf-sight and an extended lifespanruil- noble (virtuous); see also -aruil, -eruilrum - meadowry - jade-ryl- hunter; see also aral, rail, ria, -ral, -rylrysar- an important span of time, anelven generation, a ruler's reign;roughly equivalent to our term "aeon" ordynasty

saaden- belowsae- wood, of or like the wood

saelaswildwood wood thatcontinues to grow and heal damage toitself, even after it has been shaped intoother itemsSaeQuesswood elf (informal), woodelven; see SyQuess, SyTelQuessirSaerloonian"Glowfire" - a pale,luminous wine with a taste reminiscent

of pears; the true Elvish form would beIvae'rillis'Saerlooniasa.

Saerloonian"Topaz" - a yellow amberwine with a nutty quality and bold fruitovertones; the true Elvish form wouldbeArthuen'Saerlooniasa.-sah- bow, fletcher; see also -as, -ashsal, sali- honey, sweet; see also isalsaloh- gift, blessing, tribute


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Saloh'Cint'Nias- "Gift of Alliance" - aHigh Magic ritual that calls upon theancient allies of the elves, be theynatural or extraplanar, to assist them.

san- drink, winesanerek- cave, cavern ("below-earth")sar- quest, seeker; see also -asar, -isarsarashsmallsavalirmurderer, killerscennel- inn or pub; generally one oflow quality (see also aul)scient- gold (metal)seanchai- a bard of great talent andpowerseh - softSehanineMoonbow- "soft-maker-sister" or "soft creator-sister" - elvengoddess of mysticism, dreams, death,

journeys, transcendence, the moon, thestars, the heavens, and moon elves, whoprotects against madness and whoguides the aged and those who havedied toArvandor; one of the aspects ofAngharradhand one of the Seldarine. Themore proper elven form of her namewould be Sehanine Lateu.SehanineLateu- the proper Espruar for

the deity commonly known as SehanineMoonbow. See Sehanine Moonbow.sehan- travel, journey, walksehan'maniith- quest "journey as aresult of an oath or vow"seharan- caress, soft touchSeharan- "Soft Touch" or "Soft Caress" -a priest of Hanali Celanilwho hasreached the fifth rank. SeeAraestar.sekkar- fleesel - high

-sel- mountain, like a mountain; seealso -asel, -iselSeldar- of the SeldarineSeldarine- "brothers and sisters of thehigh wood" - the name givencollectively for the elven deities. Sincethey are all related in some wayaccording to mythology, perhaps it can

be thought of as a sort of "family name."The Seldarine includesAerdrie Faenya,Angharradh, Corellon Larethian, DeepSashelas, Erevan Ilesere, Fenmarel

Mestarine, Hanali Celanil, Khalreshaar,Labelas Enoreth, Rillifane Rallathil,Sehanine Moonbow, Shevarash, SolonorThelandira, and Zandilar the Dancer; andonce also includedAraushnee, Eilistraee,and Vhaeraun. See also arsurinya,Iquar'Tel'Quessir.seldhaer- shadowtop "high shadow" - atype of tree native to the Realms,respected for its thick, green, almostimpenetrable foliage. It has high,feathery leaves with copper undersides,and its fibrous wood is used inropemaking.Seldhaer- "Shadowtop" - a priest ordruid of Rillifane Rallathilwho hasreached the eighth rank. SeeCeloralanalath.selu- high knowledge, great Art, HighMagicSelu- the WeaveSelu'Kiira- "high lore gems" (seeTel'Kiira) - these larger, more ornate and

multi-faceted crystals were used inmuch the same fashion as the Tel'Kiira,containing memories and knowledge ofthe previous wearers, only they passedon the knowledge of High Magic. It isthought that at one time all High Magespossessed these great gems, and it waseven speculated that at one time, onecould not perform High Magic withoutone. They changed coloration with ageand accumulated knowledge, beginning

in hues of blue, and then changing togreen, black, brown, orange, and finally,a brilliant red. There were also said tobe disastrous consequences to thewearing of one by those not consideredworthy. Again, as with the Tel'Kiira, thelast of them is believed to have been lost


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with the fall of Myth Drannor. Singularform - Selu'Kiir.Selu'TaarHigh Magessen- what

sennivi- lovelysherekir- halfling - perhaps related tothe words for "jewel rogue" or "thief of

jewels," one must wonder at the initialcontact between the elves and thehalflings, and whether they meant thisin an affectionate or exasperatedreference!sha 1. sun 2. friend-sha- ocean; see also -she, -shorshaalth- axeShaalth- "axe" - a rank within theAkh'Velahr, given to the commander of aplatoon, below Nikerymand aboveNikym.shaar- plain, savannahshalaquin- a long-necked elveninstrument somewhat akin to a vielle. Itis plucked or strummed like a lute, andstring tension (tuning) is controlled by aratcheting wheel.Shamaa spear; one of the five sacredweapons wielded by Shevarash. See also

Dhaeraowathil, Korathel,Maelat, Ukava.shan- goShaQuesssun elf (informal), sunelven; seeArQuess,ArTelQuessirSha'Quessir- "elf-friend" or "friend ofthe People" - a non elf honored by aplace of status and respect in elvensociety, usually by virtue of some greatdeed done for the Elven People or theirallies.sharatam- gnome

Sharess- "one who is a friend" - agoddess of joy, ecstasy and pleasure,who is an amalgamation of the elvendeity once known as Zandilar the Dancerand the Mulhorandi goddess calledBast. See alsoZandilar the Dancer.sharti- whereshe - age, time

-she- ocean; see also -sha, -shorshee- fey, of the fey, of elvenkind(adjective)shekyshufa split second, a moment

time-quickshesh- placeshe'teless- chronologistShe'teless- "Chronologian" - a priest ofLabelas Enoreth, one more focused on thelore of study than on the lore of worldlythings. See Baelshe.Shevarash- "timeless archer-father" -the elven god of hatred of the drow,vengeance, military crusades, loss andrevenge; one of the Seldarine. Alsoknown as Elikarasheby the elves of theYuirwood. Priests of Shevarash areknown as the Dhaeroawathila.shiorell- contentment-shor- ocean; see also -sha, -sheshunti- whensi-cat, felinesian- brooksiffi- fool, idiotsigen- snowsiilen- that, whichsikki- equal, equally

sil- still (as in "even still"), yetsilathmountainsillevi astraedha password used toopen the magically-protected door tothe Elven Courtsim- north, northernSindiathLine- a spelljamming tradingcompany loyal to the Elven ImperialNavyskiimer- soonsoeh- breath, breath weapon

sofema- lament, mournsol - history, memorysoless- loremasterSoless- "Recorder," "one whoremembers" - a priest of Labelas Enorethwho has reached the second rank. SeeBaelshe.


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SolonorThelandira- "keeper of thememory of flowers, son of the duskysky" - the elven god of archery, hunting,and wilderness survival, and patron of

rangers; one of the Seldarine. SeeEladarn.sol'teless- "keeper of the lore ofmemory or history" - a historianSol'teless- "Historian" - a priest ofLabelas Enorethwho has reached thesixth rank. See Baelshe.sparfistSrinnala- an order dedicated todefending the ideals of the dream of theCoronals of Cormanthyr, who desiredpeace and harmony for all peoples,named for a legendary individualknown as the Srinshee(see Srinshee; seealso Telessrin)Srinshee- a title used as a name by agreat and noble High Mage who servedthe Coronal Eltargrim Irithyl inCormanthyr, who also was the lastknown possessor of theAr'Cor'Kerym.The title was taken from the ancientname of her noble House, of which shewas the last (see also Srinnala, Telessrin)

ssri- silk, silentSsri'Tel'Quessir- "silk elves" or "silentelves" - an ancient term used to refer tothe drow before the Descent (seeDhaerQuess, Dhaeroaw, drow, Ilythiiri,ssri, Tel'Quessir)stacia- starstaleen- lucksum- water, of watersuor- bless, a blessing, holy, blessed bysuoress- one who is blessed, a holy

person, a deity's Chosen or prophet (inthat case, usually capitalized)Suor'revaress- "holy or blesseddreamer," "Reverent Dreamer" - a priestof SehanineMoonbowwho has reachedeighth or higher rank. SeeAerakiir.Suorevar'vuorless- "messenger of holyvisions" or "Omen Teller" - a priest of

SehanineMoonbowwho has reached thefifth rank. SeeAerakiir.suor'reverie- "holy dream" - a holyvision

surinya- celestial, of the heavensSurinyar- "Celestial Being,Transcendentalist" - a priest of SehanineMoonbowwho has reached the seventhrank. SeeAerakiir.Surinya'suor- "Heavenly blessed" or"the Heavenly" - another name for apriest of SehanineMoonbow. PluralSurinya'suora. SeeAerakiir.surnar- cleric ("one touched by theheavens")suyoll- great renewal or revival,resurrection, restorationSuyoll- "The Revival" - a High Magicritual that restores an elf's naturalharmony (rids curses, poisons, spelleffects like petrification, etc.)sy - faerie, wild, sylvan, green (a naturalleaf green, or referring to "green" underits associations with nature); also,copper (color or metal)sykerylor- maelstrom, hurricane,tornado, killing storm

syl - faerie, wild, sylvan, green (anatural leaf green, or referring to "green"under its associations with nature)syldritch- ancient and magical, faerieSylvanesti- "faerie wood elves" - a termused to refer to the green elves of theworld of KrynnSyQuesscopper or green elf(informal), copper or green elven; seeSyTelQuessir.SyolQuesswild elf (informal), wild

elven; see SyQuess, SyTelQuessirsyol- wild, chaossyolkiir- a shooting starSyolkiir- "Wildstar" or perhaps moreaccurately "shooting star" - 1. the titlegiven to the liaison/messenger of theArms-Major of the Akh'Velahr in thelast days of Myth Drannor 2. a title


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given to any runner between divisionsin the Cormanthor military 3. a titlegiven to a priest of Corellon Larethianwho has achieved the sixth rank of

priesthood.Syolkiira- "wild stars" - Wildspace (seealso Ther'noarun)Syoluanna- "Mischiefmakers, Makersof Chaos" - priests of Erevan Ilesere; thereare only a few ranks within the Church,which are as follows:

Kessuk - "The Gullible" - an acolyteAasterinian- "Quicksilver" - a full

priestsy'quideh- "green magic" - magic

associated with nature or the forestSy'Tel'Quessir- green or copper elves.This race name refers to both green orwild elves, and copper or wood elves.See SaeQuess, sy, SyQuess, SyolQuess,TelQuessir.

ta- foxtaelove, beloved; a term ofendearment, often used as a suffix (seeitae)tahl- bladetahlemar- "blade of honor" - a blade

sacred to the baelreth, which is bonded totheir spirit and grants them specialabilities, the embodiment and symbol oftheir vows (see also baelreth)tahl'nodel- moonblade (see alsoteu'kerym)tarine- animaltarkhal- lostTarkhal- "the Lost" - an acolyte ofFenmarel Mestarine. See Lyenna.tas- wall

tasa- flow, run, wash, drippingteague- upontel' - thetel- ancient, loreTel'Adar- the WorldTel'Ennama"The First Flowering" - thecreation of the world and the first elves.teless- lorekeeper, chronicler

Teless- "Lorist, Lorekeeper" - a priest ofLabelas Enorethwho has reached thefourth rank. See Baelshe.Telessrin- "keeper of the Srinshee'slore" - a title given to the leader of anorder known as the Eternal Srinnalathat

existed in the days of Myth Drannorright before its fall (see Srinnala,Srinshee)TelgisirLorekeeper one of twotypes of Dukars(elven dualist mages);plural Telgisiae. See Dukar; see alsoAdomgisir.Tel'Kiira- "lore gems" - magical gemsonce worn on the forehead inCormanthyr and other elven nations bythe lords or ladies of noble houses.

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telmiirkaratransfiguration,transformationTelmiirkara NeshyrrTransfiguringSpell-Song a spell that changes the

essential nature of a caster to that ofsome form of outsiderTel'Quess- of the People (adjective)Tel'Quessir- The People (elves)tel'quiet- me "a part of the People"telthukiilirHigh Seeing Orb orgreat gem of lore effectively, a verypowerful crystal ball, capable ofpiercing even the most powerfulmagical defenses; a relic of Aryvandaar.One was housed in the Tower of theMoon in Evermeet, and another wasacquired by the feyri who invadedMyth Drannor.tenspintenya- clothingteranth- secret knowledge, the occultteranthvar- a sacred or magical groveteshuel- taketeu- tear, moon, silver, spirit (referingto Sehanine's Tears, by which the Elvenspirit is said to have been created)Teu'dhaer"Silver Shadows" - a

euphemism for the Lythari as used bythe green elves.teu'heriryar- moonhorseteu'ivae- moonlight - the intangibleradiance of the moon (see also lateu'ivae,nodel'ivae).teu-kelythalegendary moonhorse ofEvermeet; formal name for themoonhorses and a formal form ofaddressteu'kerym- moonblade (see also

tahl'nodel)teukiir- moonstoneTeu'quaress- "Moondancer" - a priest ofSehanineMoonbowwho has reached thesecond rank. SeeAerakiir.Teu'revar'sehaness- "one who questsfor visions" or "Vision Seeker" - a priest

of SehanineMoonbowwho has reachedthe fourth rank. SeeAerakiir.teushtasa- "rain of tears" - cry, crying,tears, weeping

Teu'suoress- "Mooncalled," "Moon-blessed" - an acolyte of SehanineMoonbow. SeeAerakiir.TeuQuessmoon/silver elf (informal),moon/silver elven; see TeuTelQuessirTeu'Tel'Quessir- silver (moon) elves(see teu, Tel'Quessir)teu'trakai- silverbark - a type of treenative to the Realms, prized for itsbeautyTeu'trakai- "Silverbark" - a priest ordruid of Rillifane Rallathilwho hasreached the second rank. SeeCeloralanalath.tha, tha-1. blue 2. vigil, vigilance 3.healer (female); see also ethathaesyoung stranger-elf, an archaicform of address expressing a neutralstance towards a younger elf whom onehas just met.thal- healer (male); see also ethaltham- nearthar- good

-thar- friend; see also -ethar, -itharthasthose-thasharp, harper (female namesuffix); see aethasthearn- thorntheur- summoned, conjured, invoked,evoked - conjured by magic, magicalTheur'foqal- "Summoned Shield,Conjured Screen" - a High Magic ritualthat creates a sheet of magical energy tobe used as a really high quality window.

ther - sky, of the sky-ther armor, protection; also ather, -thirTher'darness- "one who sees/observesthe sky," "Sky Seer" - a priest of SehanineMoonbowwho has reached the thirdrank. SeeAerakiir.


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Ther'noarun- "far sky" - Wildspace; seealso Syolkiira-thi- wing, winged-thirarmor, protection; also ather, -ther

thiramin- love, soul-matethiramindil- suitor "devoted to soul-mate"Thiramindil- "Suitor" - a priest ofHanali Celanilwho has reached thesecond rank. SeeAraestar.thiraminitae- lover, betrothed "belovedof soul-mate"Thiraminitae- "Lover" - a priest ofHanali Celanilwho has reached the thirdrank. SeeAraestar.tho - true, truththosel- pool (of water)thro - lore, sagethroess- "sage one" - a sage

Throess- "Sage" - a priest of LabelasEnorethwho has reached the seventhrank. See Baelshe.thuen- yellow

-thusharp, harper (male name suffix);see aethust

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