Aelfish Lexicon
From Age of Sigmar - Lexicanum
This Aelfish Lexicon contains a list of all the words and phrases of the Aelfish languages found in the many publications of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar.
Lexicon
The following is a Lexicon containing a list of words and phrases, and their meanings, of all the Aelfish languages and dialects that are used by Aelfs. These words and phrases will be presented in alphabetical order.
Rune | Term | Meaning | Dialect |
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Aeslecai | The Soultaker. It is the name of a Cythai spear, a powerful relic of Gealrachi currently in the possession of Lurien Soultaker.[5c] | Eltharri | |
Alaithi | The rune of Mountain, represents the strength of aeons and immovable resolve.[3a] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Ansu’lar | The painting of the mask. A post-battle rite of the Sisters of Slaughter.[9a] | Khainite Tongue | |
Asydrazor | The programme of military study that Akhelians undertake.[8c] | Idoneth Tongue | |
Auralan | luminous host.[3b] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Asglir | Silver Helms[6a] | Language of the Ionrach | |
Asta trom | A type of greatsword favoured by Akhelian Kings.[8d] | Idoneth Tongue | |
Avarai | A courtly dance performed by members of high society in many Idoneth Enclaves related to the Ionrach.[5e] | Language of the Ionrach | |
Bánmhar | White Blade[8a] | ||
Caldai | Dragon Knights[6a] | Language of the Ionrach | |
Cathtrar Dhule | The War of Shadows between the Daughters of Khaine and the Hedonites of Slaanesh.[2f] | Khainite Tongue | |
Colmthart | The Dance of Scars. A pre-battle rite of the Draichi Ganeth.[1i] | Khainite Tongue | |
Cyfar | A compass used by Isharann Soulscryers.[8f] | Khainite Tongue | |
Cythai | Awakened.[5b] | ||
De'comhrac | Honour duels betweeen Akhelian Kings.[8a] | Idoneth Tongue | |
Dharthai | Black Dragon. The name given to a titanic beast of the Deep Nothing. [5d] | ||
Druharú | Vow taken by those wishing to become Sisters of Slaughter.[1e] | Khainite Tongue | |
Eolas | Knowledge, teaching, and Teclis. It is also the name of an Idoneth philosophy also known as The Learning.[6a] | Language of the Cythai | |
Fe’tiata | A term of respect used by the leathanam to address Witch Aelves.[9a] | Khainite Tongue | |
Felath’ahn | A ritual that often accompanies the rejuvenating bath in a Cauldron of Blood.[9a] | Khainite Tongue | |
Fuathtar | The phantom spear wielded by an Eidolon of Mathlann in its Aspect of the Storm.[8d] | Idoneth Tongue | |
Hysha-Mhensa | The union of the four principal elements of Hysh and the strength one can take from combining them all for the same cause. Since the Reinvention, the Hysha-Mhensa has become favoured above all.[3a] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Har Kuron | City of Scales.[1a] | Khainite Tongue | |
Iltaer | A courtly dance performed by members of high society in many Idoneth Enclaves related to the Ionrach.[5e] | Language of the Ionrach | |
Khannvir | Surface-walkers.[10a] | Idoneth Tongue | |
Khielt-gadh | Ritual combat depicting Khaine's battles against the powers of Chaos.[1e] | Khainite Tongue | |
Keldrisaíth | Serpent-crested staves carried by Melusai Ironscales.[1f] | Khainite Tongue | |
Kimendech | A cup engraved with four heads depicting the four moods of Khaine.[9a] | Khainite Tongue | |
Kragath | War-masks crafted to resemble Khaine worn by the Melusai.[1g] | Khainite Tongue | |
Krish'lar | A post-battle rite of the Draichi Ganeth that involves painting oneself with the foe's blood.[1i] | Khainite Tongue | |
Kruip-lash | Barbed Whips.[2b] | Khainite Tongue | |
Kuirath | Blades infused with a shadow-curse made by the artisans of Khelt Nar.[1d] | Khainite Tongue | |
Lanmari | A general term for the two-handed weapons carried into battle by Namarti Thralls.[8h] | Idoneth Tongue | |
Leathanam | Meaning half-soul; the male menial class of the Daughters of Khaine.[2e] | Khainite Tongue | |
Ma'harr | The master of the reins of an Akhelian Leviadon.[8g] | Idoneth Tongue | |
Máthcoir | Mother Cauldron.[1b] | Khainite Tongue | |
Mallachi | A state of frantic madness that leads to violent debauchery.[8b][12a] | ||
Mhair | Endurance.[8c] | Idoneth Tongue | |
Minaith | Signifies Skill at Arms, Spirituality and the Lost Way.[3c] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Mircath | Shademark.[1h] | Khainite Tongue | |
Namarti | Meaning "blessed" or "damned"; the wither-souled lower caste of Idoneth society.[8h] | Idoneth Tongue | |
Ollirathai | A martial art practiced by Vanari Bannerblades. Roughly translates to Shield of Swords in the Azyrite tongue.[7a] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Oreali | The rune of Wind, represents the ephemeral force that can strike with a hurricane’s anger.[3a] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Quithai | Meaning Talking Knots, refers to the braid-scrolls used by Idoneth.[5f] | Language of the Ionrach | |
Quul | The rune of the Tree of Life, Regrowth, Decay and the Oak of Ages Past.[3c] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Ranureh | The sacred instrument used to stir the contents of a Cauldron of Blood.[9a] | Khainite Tongue | |
Rhomphaia | An elegant polearm favoured by Akhelian Kings.[8d] | Idoneth Tongue | |
Sarail | A courtly dance performed by members of high society in many Idoneth Enclaves related to the Ionrach.[5e] | Language of the Ionrach | |
Scáthborn | Those formed from the aelf-souls rescued from Slaanesh by Morathi.[2g] | Khainite Tongue | |
Scáthmre | Mirror in the Center of the Bloodwrack Shrines.[2c] | Khainite Tongue | |
Scianlar | A variety of long daggers used by Blood Stalkers.[2d] | Khainite Tongue | |
Sciansá | A variety of daggers used by the Witch Aelves. [2a] | Khainite Tongue | |
Sendai | Synonymous with Dedication, Sacrifice and Resentment.[3c] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Senlui | The rune of Swiftness and Accuracy, is synonymous with the Vanari warhosts of Hysh.[3a] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Senthoi | The rune of Unity and Loyalty, can also mean Broken Promise, depending on context.[3a] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Seral’heth | The display of foes. A post-battle rite of Draichi Ganeth.[9a] | Khainite Tongue | |
Sethai | The rune of Flight, Wind and a Cry in the far mountains.[3c] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Sevir | The counterpart to Sethai. Aggressive, Wind, Storm, and the Anger of the Realms.[3c] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Slith-onóir | The rituals which are used to create Bloodwrack Medusae.[2c] | Khainite Tongue | |
Thair'nik | The Crimson Mark. A pre-battle rite of the Draichi Ganeth.[1i] | Khainite Tongue | |
Thalari | The rune of Zenith, represents the world above the clouds where light rules alone.[3a] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Thanlui | Signifies Injustice, Necessity, Unbalanced Scales, but also the Shyish Nadir.[3c] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Traíga | A courtly dance performed by members of high society in many Idoneth Enclaves related to the Ionrach.[5e] | Language of the Ionrach | |
Tuareth | Hope.[4a] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Túrscroll | The temple of learning where the Isharann learn their craft.[8c] | Idoneth Tongue | |
Vaisurr | A type of bident favoured by Akhelian Thrallmasters.[11a] | Idoneth Tongue | |
Varinor | Symbol of the Tyrionic nations, strength, Fire and the Pride of Drakes.[3c] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Yaith'ril | A sacred gladiatorial contest fought by champions of rival Khainite Sects. The loser must offer a punishing tithe to the victor's temple.[1c] | Khainite Tongue | |
Ydriliqi | The rune of River, represents the quick-thinking, unstoppable flow of the dextrous river. | Lumineth Tongue | |
Ylvan | The rune of Pride, Honour and Imperfection, represents the Age of Myth.[3a] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Ylvoir | Synonymous with the Throne of Kings, Guardianship and Servitude.[3c] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Yngra | The rune of Rescue and Imprisonment, can often hint at Slaanesh’s fate in Uhl-Gysh.[3a] | Lumineth Tongue | |
Yulrhair | A courtly dance performed by members of high society in many Idoneth Enclaves related to the Ionrach.[5e] | Language of the Ionrach | |
Zainthar Kai | Meaning blood saints; the name given to the most revered sect of Scáthborn.[1b] | Khainite Tongue |
Sources
- 1: Battletome: Daughters of Khaine (2021)
- 2: Battletome: Daughters of Khaine (2018)
- 3: Battletome: Lumineth Realm-lords (2021)
- 4: End of Enlightenment
- 4a: Chapter Four: The Music of the Spheres
- 5: Court of the Blind King
- 6: Myths & Revenants
- 6a: The Learning
- 7: Broken Realms: Teclis
- 7a: Vanari Bannerblade, pg. 109
- 8: Battletome: Idoneth Deepkin (2018)
- 9: Covens of Blood
- 9a: A Snake Sheds its Skin
- 10: Broken Realms: Morathi
- 10a: The Brink of Triumph, pg. 34-37
- 11: Fury of the Deep booklet
- 11a: Idoneth Deepkin, pg. 12-13
- 12: Soulbound: Champions of Order
- 12a: Idoneth Deepkin, pg. 45