Aelfish Lexicon

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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
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

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