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Greetings Elven Translation A star shall shine on the hour of our meeting Elen sila lumenn omentilmo Good (day/morning/afternoon/evening) ‘Quel (re/amrun/andune/undome) Greetings (everyone) Vedui’ (il’er) Hail Aaye I am your servant Amin naa tualle It has been too long Nae saian luume’ My heart sings to see thee Cormamin lindua ele lle Pleasure meeting you Saesa omentien lle Well met Mae govannen You again? Lle au' Farewells Elven Translation Don't talk about what you have done (or what you are going to do). (Do it and let it speak for itself.) Uuma quena en'mani lle ume (ri'mani lle umaya). (Uma ta ar'lava ta quena ten'irste'.) Fair winds Vanya sulie Farewell Namaarie Good (day/afternoon/evening/night) Quel (re/andune/lome/du) Good hunting Quel fara I hope it will be a long journey Amin estela ta nauva anlema May the leaves of your life tree never turn brown Aa’ lasser en lle coia orn n' omenta gurtha May the wind fill your sails Aa’ i’sul nora lanne’lle May thy paths be green and the breeze on thy back Aa’ menle nauva calen ar’ ta hwesta e’ ale’quenle May your ways be green and golden Aa’ menealle nauva calen ar’ malta My heart shall weep until it sees thee again Cormamin niuve tenna’ ta elea lle au’ Rest well Quel esta Sleep well Quel kaima Sweet water and light laughter till next we meet Lissenen ar’ maska’lalaith tenna’ lye omentuva Until later (then) Tenna’ telwan (san’) Until next we meet Tenna’ ento lye omenta Until then Tenna’ san’ Until tomorrow (then) Tenna’ tul’re (san’) Compliments Elven Translation The Grey Company Phrase Book 6/10/00

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Greetings Elven Translation

A star shall shine on the hour of our meeting Elen sila lumenn omentilmo

Good (day/morning/afternoon/evening) ‘Quel (re/amrun/andune/undome)

Greetings (everyone) Vedui’ (il’er)

Hail Aaye

I am your servant Amin naa tualle

It has been too long Nae saian luume’

My heart sings to see thee Cormamin lindua ele lle

Pleasure meeting you Saesa omentien lle

Well met Mae govannen

You again? Lle au'

Farewells Elven Translation

Don't talk about what you have done (or what you

are going to do). (Do it and let it speak for itself.)

Uuma quena en'mani lle ume (ri'mani lle umaya).

(Uma ta ar'lava ta quena ten'irste'.)

Fair winds Vanya sulie

Farewell Namaarie

Good (day/afternoon/evening/night) Quel (re/andune/lome/du)

Good hunting Quel fara

I hope it will be a long journey Amin estela ta nauva anlema

May the leaves of your life tree never turn brown Aa’ lasser en lle coia orn n' omenta gurtha

May the wind fill your sails Aa’ i’sul nora lanne’lle

May thy paths be green and the breeze on thy back Aa’ menle nauva calen ar’ ta hwesta e’ ale’quenle

May your ways be green and golden Aa’ menealle nauva calen ar’ malta

My heart shall weep until it sees thee again Cormamin niuve tenna’ ta elea lle au’

Rest well Quel esta

Sleep well Quel kaima

Sweet water and light laughter till next we meet Lissenen ar’ maska’lalaith tenna’ lye omentuva

Until later (then) Tenna’ telwan (san’)

Until next we meet Tenna’ ento lye omenta

Until then Tenna’ san’

Until tomorrow (then) Tenna’ tul’re (san’)

Compliments Elven Translation

The Grey Company

Phrase Book 6/10/00

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Ever is thy sight a joy Oio naa elealla alasse’

You are a mighty warrior Lle naa belegohtar

You are a skillful bowman Lle naa curucuar

You are beautiful Lle naa vanima

You did well Lle ume quel

You look good Lle maa quel

Your beauty shines bright Vanimle sila tiri

Your heart is that of the lion Cormlle naa tanya tel’raa

Insults Elven Translation

Cowardly dog(s) Nadorhuan(rim)

Feast of wolves (slain enemy) Mereth en draugrim

Gate bird(slain enemy) Andodulin

Go kiss an orc Auta miqula orqu

I hate you Amin delotha lle

Listen to my laughter Lasta lalaithamin

Much wind pours from your mouth Antolle ulua sulrim

Son of snakes (dishonest person) Utinu en lokirim

You are king in your imagination Lle naa haran e’ nausalle

You disgust me Amin feuya ten’ lle

You smell like a human Lle holma ve’ edan

You're ugly and your mother dresses you funny Lle n'vanima ar' lle atara lanneina

Your head is empty Dolle naa lost

Common Questions Elven Translation

Are you finished? Lle tela?

Are you joking? Lle lakwenien?

Are you ready? Lle desiel?

Care for (a drink/some food)? Malia ten’ (yulna/vasa)?

Care for some (wine/mead/ale)? Malia ten’ (fion/laure/sereg)?

Could you cast (invis) on me? Lle ista (amin quella) no’ amin?

Do (you/they) understand (me)? (Lle/Ron) rangwa (amin)?

Do I know you? Amin sinta lle?

Do you feel well? Lle tyava quel?

Do you need a drink of water? Lle anta yulna en alu?

Do you need help? Lle anta amin tu?

Do you promise? Lle vesta?

Do you speak elvish? Lle quena i’lambe tel’ Eldalie?

Do you want to dance? Lle merna salk?

Do you yield? Lle lava?

How are you (doing) (today)? Sut naa lle (umien) (sina re)?

How long? Sut an?

How? Sut?

Is there trouble? Naa rashwe?

Long journey? An lema?

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Shall we go (hunting)? Lle merna aut (farien)?

What are you doing? Mani naa lle umien?

What did you say? Mani ume lle quena?

What do you want (for it)? Mani uma lle merna (ten’ ta)?

What happened? Mani marte?

What have you been doing? Mani nae lle umien?

What is it? Mani naa ta?

What is that (thing)? Mani naa tanya (nat’)?

What? Mani?

What’s your name? Mani naa essa en lle?

When do (we/you) leave? Iire (lye/lle) auta?

When? Iire?

Where (are/were) (you/you all/we) (from)? Manke (naa/nae) (lle/llie/lye) (tuulo’)?

Where (are/were) you? Manke (naa/nae) lle?

Where are (we/you) going? Manke naa (lye/lle) autien?

Where are we meeting? Manke naa lye omentien?

Where did that come from? Manke tanya tuula?

Where is the meeting? Manke naa i’omentien?

Where? Manke?

Which one? Mani er?

Who (is/was) that? Ya (naa/nae) tanya?

Who? Ya?

Who’s leading? Ya auta yeste’?

Why are you here? Mankoi naa lle sinome?

Why did you do that? Mankoi lle uma tanya?

Why do you want to know? Mankoi lle irma sint?

Why? Mankoi?

Common Exclamations Elven Translation

Ah! A!

At last! Yallume!

By the sea and stars! Ed’ i’ear ar’ elenea!

Eek! Yee!

Help (me)! Tua (amin)!

(It is a) trap! (Ta naa) neuma!

Look! En!

Now! Sii’!

Oh! Aiya!

Run (for it)! Rima (ten’ta)!

Stop (that)! Tampa (tanya)!

That hurt! Tanya awra!

Common Commands Elven Translation

Be silent Dina

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Camp here Estolada sinome

Circle around behind them Mallen pelu e’ n’alaquel en’ sen

Come here Tula sinome

Come to (Longsaddle) Tula (Uialtum)

Come, sit near the fire Tula, hama neva i’naur

Don’t kill (it/him) N’ndengina (ta/ho)

Don’t worry Uuma dela

Flank them Ela sen

Follow (them/it) Soora (sen/ta)

Follow me Khila amin

Give it to me Ona ta a’amin

Go away Kela

Hide Nurta

Hold onto this (for me) Tessa sina (ten’ amin)

Hurry Asca

Kill (it/him) Ndengina (ta/ho)

Look out / Be carefull! Tira ten’ rashwe!

Memorize your spells (here) Rina istorlle (sinome)

Rest here Esta sinome

Take this Sana sina

Tell (us) the tale Kwentra (lye) i’narn

You go first Lle auta yeste’

Other Common Phrases Elven Translation

(He/She) had too much (wine/mead/ale) (Ro/Re) caele beika (fion/laure/sereg)

(I/we) am yours to command (Amin/Lye) naa lle nai

(It was) my pleasure (Ta nae) amin saesa

After (I/we) finish (here) Ale’ (amin/lye) tela (sinome)

Come, eat and drink of the feast Tula, vasa ar’ yulna en i’mereth

Coming Tulien

Don’t look for trouble, it will come to you Uuma ma’ ten’ rashwe, ta tuluva a’ lle

Enjoy yourself Valina

Good luck Quel marth

Have a seat Hama sinome

Hold this for me Kwara sina ten’amin

I (don’t) want it Amin (uuma) merna ta

I (don't) doubt it Amin (n')ruwa ta

I (don't) know Amin (n')sinta

I (don't) think so Amin (n')nowa ikotane

I agree (with you) Amin weera (yassen lle)

I am thirsty Amin fauka

I am worried about (him/her/them) Amin dele ten’ (ho/he/sen)

I am your servant Amin naa tualle

I don’t care Amin uuma malia

I don't understand these humans Amin n'rangwa edanea

I found it Amin utue ta

I have (an idea/no idea) Amin caela (noa/n’noa)

I know your strength in battle Amin sinta thaliolle e dagor

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I love you Amin mela lle

I need to (rest/sleep) Amin anta (est/kaim)

I see Amin elea

I shall treasure your gift in my heart Amin harmuva onalle e' cormamin

I thought they would never leave Amin nowe ron n'kelaya

I will go first Amin nauva auta yeste’

I wish to speak Amin merna quen

I would like some (wine/mead/ale) Amin irma (fion/laure/sereg)

I yield Amin lava

I’m going to bed Amin autien rath

I’m sorry Amin hiraetha

If you wish Manka lle merna

It (is/was) my pleasure Ta (naa/nae) seasamin

Looking (good/bad) Maien (quel/n’quel)

My bow shall sing with your sword Cuamin linduva yassen megrille

My pleasure Seasamin

No one does, don't worry about it Uuner uma, n'dela no'ta

Thank you Diola lle

That was (very) funny Tanya nae (sai) eina

That was not good Tanya nae n’quel

That will suffice Tanya farnuva

The best Drow is a dead Drow I'quelin Mori'Quessier naa ba Mori'Quessir

The bones of our foes will gleam under the sun I’narr en gothrim glinuva nuin I’anor

We will defeat them in battle Lye nuquernuva sen e dagor

Welcome my friend Creoso, mellonamin

Welcome to my dwelling Creoso a’baramin

You deceived me Lle wethrine amin

You surprised me Lle fiose amin

You’re welcome Lle creoso

Your choice Detholalle

Positive Endearments Elven Translation

Ancient one(s) Yaaraer(ea)

Bearded one(s) Spangaer(ea)

Foe of my foe Goth en gothamin

Friend of my friend Mellon en mellonamin

Friend(s) Mellon(ea)

Little father (An adult male dwarf) Ai’ atar

Love of my life Mela en’ coiamin

Lovely one(s) Lirimaer(ea)

Loyal one(s) Voronwer(ea)

Lusty one(s) rwalaer(ea)

Mighty one(s) Beleger(ea)

My beloved A’maelamin

My champion Aratoamin

My friend Mellonamin

My friends Melloneamin

My lady (familiar) Arwenamin

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My lady (non familiar) Arwen en amin

My lord (familiar) Heruamin

My lord (non familiar) Heru en amin

My love Melamin

Pure one(s) Poikaer(ea)

Short one(s) Aier(ea)

Tall one(s) Hallaer(ea)

Valiant one(s) Astalder(ea)

Visionary Elear

Wise one(s) Hodoer(ea)

Negative Endearments Elven Translation

Abominable one(s) Thaurer(ea)

Angry one(s) Ruthaer(ea)

Blood-sucker(s) Agaryulnaer(ea)

Dark one(s) Morier(ea)

Deceitfull one(s) Wethrinaer(ea)

Disgusting one(s) Feuyaer(ea)

Dreaded one(s) Gayaer(ea)

Evil one(s) ‘Ksher(ea)

Excessive one(s) Beikaer(ea)

Fearful one(s) Gorgaer(ea)

Foul one(s) Saurar(ea)

Hollow one(s) Unguer(ea)

Hostile one(s) Kotyaer(ea)

Icy one(s) Helkaer(ea)

Ill one(s) Engwarer(ea)

Impetous one(s) Ascarer(ea)

Lofty one(s) Taraer(ea)

My foe(s) Goth(rim)amin

Old one(s) Ianter(ea)

Silent one(s) Dinaer(ea)

Smelly one(s) Usquener(ea)

Stern one(s) Telcoer(ea)

Tormented one(s) Nwalmaer(ea)

Unwilling one(s) Avarier(ea)

Wide one(s) Lanner(ea)

Battle Cries Elven Translation

Death to our foe(s) Gurth goth(rim)lye

Death to the foe(s) of the Elves Gurth goth(rim) Tel’Quessir

Death to the foe(s) of the Grey Company Gurth goth(rim) Tel’ Mithrim

Have at thee! Caela ie'lle

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I will follow you to death and beyond Amin khiluva lle a’ gurtha ar’ thar

Places Elven Translation

Berun (Ranger’s Bane) Dagnir en taur’ohtar

Crossergate (Path Crossing) Menomenta

Floodblest (Under River) Nuduin

Longsaddle (Twilight Valley) Uialtum

Luskan (Icy Beach) Kheleksii

Neverwinter N’hrive

Neverwinter Islands (Isles of Gloom) Tolea’ Fuin

Neverwinter Woods (Starlit woods) Silmataurea

Nightsedge (Watchfull City) Anthatal

Port Llast (Ship Dwelling) Cairbara

Red Larch (Red Ridges) Caran Pinnath

Sewers (Stained Water) Waenen

Southwall Harnram

The Lost Hills (The Wandering Hills) Tel’Ranaemyn

Triboar (City of Battle) Tal Dagore

Vilnask (Metal Soil) Tincokemen

Westbridge (Dwarf Bridge) Naugiaur

Windycliffes Sulcabedoo

Guilds Elven Translation

Brotherhood of Pathfinders Toror’ Taur’ohtarie

Clan Axepeak (Flat Metal) Laara’tincoras

Grey Knights of the Balance (Neutral warriors) Qualohtarie

KAAOS (Dark demi-gods) Morimaikarea

Knights of the Eternal Flame (KEF) Ohtar en Oionaaru

The Black Wind (ITB) Morsul

The Grey Company Tel’Mithrim

The Harpers (HG) Nandaror

The Night Masks Tel’Domeduathea

The Shadow Alliance(The Grey Shadows) Tel’Sindavathar

The Sun Guild (Sun Champions) Tel’Anor Arator

Undead Lords (UDL) Guinahiroo

New Spells Elven Translation

Clumsy Lova tyelka

Create Food Onta vasa

Feeblemind Lova handasse

Heal Tanka harwar

Magic Arrow Pilin en’ templa

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Night Sight Elea ie’ dome

Reactive Armor Atost en’ entula orme

Weaken Lova poldora

Agility Ama tyelka

Cunning Ama handasse

Cure Poika tuulo’ ‘kshapsae

Harm Tyara harwar

Magic Trap Neuma en’ templa

Magic Untrap Tyela neuma

Protection Vara tel’ Seldarine

Strength Ama poldora

Bless Aman tel’ Seldarine

Fireball Koron en’ naur

Magic Lock Tangwa en’ templa

Poison Quanta yassen ‘kshapsa

Telekinesis Bela ed’ templa

Teleport Lema ed’ templa

Unlock Panta tangwa

Wall of Stone Ram en’ ondo

Archcure Poika tel’ taurninin

Archprotection Vara tel’ taurninin

Curse Thanga yassen templa

Fire Field Ram en’ naur

Greater Heal Tanka tel’ taurnin

Lightning Russe tuulo’ moriloomir

Mana Drain Lova termara en’ templa

Recall Entula a’ moinayamen’

Blade Spirits Hyandae en’ luhta

Dispel Field Men imya ram en’ templa

Incognito Nurta I’ fea

Magic Reflection Entula en’ templa

Mind Blast Pelekta yassen I’ handele

Paralyze Templa en’ tessa

Poison Field Ram en’ ‘kshapsa

Summon Creature Yala onna

Dispel ‘Kshonna, wanya

Energy Bolt Faina templa

Explosion Bragollach en’ templa

Invisibility Quella tuulo’ elea

Mark Yulma ten’ lemar en’ templa

Mass Curse Thangarim yassen templa

Paralyze Field Ram en’ tessa

Reveal Elea i’dolen

Chain Lightning Tincya en’ russe tuulo’ moriloomir

Energy Field Ram en’ templa

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Flamestrike Pelekta yassen runya

Gate Travel Lema ed’ ando en’ templa

Mana Vampire Sana termara en’ templa

Mass Dispel ‘Kshonnarim, wanya

Meteor Swarm Runyalanta gonea

Polymorph Luhta kanta

Earthquake Tintila, kemen

Energy Vortex Pela en’ bela templa

Resurrection Entula tuulo’ i’ba

Summon Air Elemental Yala onna en’ vilya

Summon Daemon Yala rauko

Summon Earth Elemental Yala onna en’ kemen

Summon Fire Elemental Yala onna en’ naur

Summon Water Elemental Yala onna en’ alu

Old World Spells Elven Translation

burning hands naar cam

charm monster nai uuvanimo turamin

charm person nai turamin

cloudkill loomi en gurth

cone of cold ring wing

dimension door irma haeannon

dispel magic lietha guldur

enlarge bragol alaa

fear gorgamin

feeblemind amin vasa lle sinta

fire shield (cold) naur tinchor ostring

fire shield (hot) naur tinchor osturra

Fireball bragollach tel’llach

Haste asca melloneamin

hold monster n’tess uuvanimo

hold person n’tess gothamin

ice storm khelek hurro’

invisibility amin quella

invisibility 10’ lle quella

lightning bolt lanta en’ kalale

Magic missile templa pilini’

minor globe pela tanya tempa aiguldur

mirror image karn aduamin

read magic parm templa tengwa

shield tinechor

sleep lanta kaima

stinking cloud loomi tanya lirva amin

strength bragol thalion

Compass directions Elven Translation

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East Rhun

North For

South Har

West Numen

Proffesions Elven Translation

Archmage Val’istar

Assassin Sereg’wethrin

Bard Lindar

Cleric Amandil

Druid Taur’amandil

Illusionist Ita’istar

Paladin Nim’ohtar

Ranger Taur’ohtar

Thief Cam’wethrin

Warrior Ohtar

Wizard Istar

Races Elven Translation

Centaur Rah’edan

Cyclops Ere norsa

Drow (Normal) Tel'gothrim

Drow (When indicating respect) Mori’quessir

Dwarf Naugrim

Giant Norsa

Gnome Nogoth

Gnome Nogoth

Gray elf Mith’quessir

Half-elf Elandili

Halfling Peredhil

High elf Cala’quessir

Human Edan

Moon elf Ithil’quessir

Orc Glamhoth

Sea elf Ear’quessir

Silver elf Mith’quessir

Sunrise elf Amrun’quessir

Sylvan elf Taur’quessir

Days of the week Elven Translation

Monday Elenya

Tuesday Anarya

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Wednesday Isilya

Thursday Alduya

Friday Menelya

Saturday Valanya

Sunday Tarion

Months Elven Translation

January Narvinye

February Nenime

March Sulime

April Viresse

May Lotesse

June Narie

July Cermie

August Urime

September Yavannie

October Narquelie

November Hisime

December Ringare

Numbers Elven Translation

one er

two atta

three nelde

four kinta

five lempe

six enque

seven otso

eight tolto

nine nerte

ten kainen

eleven minque

twelve ratse

Holidays Elven Translation

Winter Solstice Yenearsira

Spring Festival Sheelala

Vernal Equinox Ehtele’mele

Autumnal Equinox Yavieba

Summer Solstace Faradome

Officer Titles Elven Translation

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Captain Nikerym

Lieutenant Shaalth

Swordmaster Megiltura

Priest Amandil

Chronicler Kiirar

Councilor Turnar

Pronouns Elven Translation

he ro

her, hers he

him, his ho

I, my, mine amin

it, its ta

she re

that tanya

them, their sen

they ron

this sina

we, us, ours lye

who ya

you, yours lle

you, yours (plural) llie

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Elven Phrase Common Translation

‘Ksher(ea) Evil one(s)

‘Kshonna, wanya Dispel

‘Kshonnarim, wanya Mass Dispel

‘Quel (re/amrun/undome) Good (day/morning/evening)

A! Ah!

A’maelamin My beloved

Aa’ i’sul nora lanne’lle May the wind fill your sails

Aa’ lasser en lle coia orn n' omenta gurtha May the leaves of your life tree never turn brown

Aa’ menealle nauva calen ar’ malta May your ways be green and golden

Aa’ menle nauva calen ar’ ta hwesta e’ ale’quenle May thy paths be green and the breeze on thy back

Aaye Hail

Agaryulnaer(ea) Blood-sucker(s)

Ai’ atar Little father (An adult male dwarf)

Aier(ea) Short one(s)

Aiya! Oh!

Alduya Thursday

Ale’ (amin/lye) tela (sinome) After (I/we) finish (here)

Ama handasse Cunning

Ama poldora Strength

Ama tyelka Agility

Aman tel’ Seldarine Bless

Amandil Cleric

Amandil Priest

amin I, my, mine

Amin (uuma) merna ta I (don’t) want it

Amin anta (est/kaim) I need to (rest/sleep)

Amin autien rath I’m going to bed

Amin caela (noa/n’noa) I have (an idea/no idea)

Amin dele ten’ (ho/he/sen) I am worried about (him/her/them)

Amin delotha lle I hate you

Amin elea I see

Amin estela ta nauva anlema I hope it will be a long journey

Amin fauka I am thirsty

Amin feuya ten’ lle You disgust me

Amin harmuva onalle e' cormamin I shall treasure your gift in my heart

Amin hiraetha I’m sorry

Amin irma (fion/laure/sereg) I would like some (wine/mead/ale)

Amin khiluva lle a’ gurtha ar’ thar I will follow you to death and beyond

Amin lava I yield

Amin mela lle I love you

Amin merna quen I wish to speak

Amin n)ruwa ta I don't doubt it

Amin naa lle nai I am yours to command

Amin naa tualle I am your servant

Amin nauva auta yeste’ I will go first

Amin n'nowa ikotane I don't think so

Amin nowa ikotane I think so

Amin nowe ron n'kelaya I thought they would never leave

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Amin n'rangwa edanea I don't understand these humans

Amin n'sinta I don't know

amin quella invisibility

Amin ruwa ta I doubt it

Amin saesa My pleasure

Amin sinta I know

Amin sinta lle? Do I know you?

Amin sinta thaliolle e dagor I know your strength in battle

Amin utue ta I found it

Amin uuma malia I don’t care

amin vasa lle sinta feeblemind

Amin weera (yassen lle) I agree (with you)

Amrun’quessir Sunrise elf

An lema? Long journey?

Anarya Tuesday

Andodulin Gate bird(slain enemy)

Anthatal Nightsedge (Watchfull City)

Antolle ulua sulrim Much wind pours from your mouth

Aratoamin My champion

Arwen en amin My lady (non familiar)

Arwenamin My lady (familiar)

Asca Hurry

asca melloneamin Haste

Ascarer(ea) Impetous one(s)

Astalder(ea) Valiant one(s)

Atost en’ entula orme Reactive Armor

atta two

Auta miqula orqu Go kiss an orc

Avarier(ea) Unwilling one(s)

Beikaer(ea) Excessive one(s)

Bela ed’ templa Telekinesis

Beleger(ea) Mighty one(s)

bragol alaa enlarge

bragol thalion strength

Bragollach en’ templa Explosion

bragollach tel’llach Fireball

Caela ie'lle Have at thee!

Cairbara Port Llast (Ship Dwelling)

Cala’quessir High elf

Cam’wethrin Thief

Caran Pinnath Red Larch (Red Ridges)

Cermie July

Cormamin lindua ele lle My heart sings to see thee

Cormamin niuve tenna’ ta elea lle au’ My heart shall weep until it sees thee again

Cormlle naa tanya tel’raa Your heart is that of the lion

Creoso a’baramin Welcome to my dwelling

Creoso, mellonamin Welcome my friend

Cuamin linduva yassen megrille My bow will sing with your sword

Dagnir en taur’ohtar Berun (Ranger’s Bane)

Desiel? Ready?

Detholalle Your choice

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Dina Be silent

Dinaer(ea) Silent one(s)

Diola lle Thank you

Dolle naa lost Your head is empty

Ear’quessir Sea elf

Ed’ i’ear ar’ elenea! By the sea and stars!

Edan Human

Ehtele’mele Vernal Equinox

Ela sen Flank them

Elandili Half-elf

Elea i’dolen Reveal

Elea ie’ dome Night Sight

Elear Visionary

Elen sila lumenn omentilmo A star shall shine on the hour of our meeting

Elenya Monday

En! Look!

Engwarer(ea) Ill one(s)

enque six

Entula a’ moinayamen’ Recall

Entula en’ templa Magic Reflection

Entula tuulo’ i’ba Resurrection

er one

Ere norsa Cyclops

Esta sinome Rest here

Estolada sinome Camp here

Faina templa Energy Bolt

Faradome Summer Solstace

Feuyaer(ea) Disgusting one(s)

For North

Gayaer(ea) Dreaded one(s)

Glamhoth Orc

Gorgaer(ea) Fearful one(s)

gorgamin fear

Goth en gothamin Foe of my foe

Goth(rim)amin My foe(s)

Guinahiroo Undead Lords (UDL)

Gurth goth(rim) Tel’ Mithrim Death to the foe(s) of the Grey Company

Gurth goth(rim) Tel’Quessir Death to the foe(s) of the Elves

Gurth goth(rim)lye Death to our foe(s)

Hallaer(ea) Tall one(s)

Hama sinome Have a seat

Har South

Harnram Southwall

he her, hers

Helkaer(ea) Icy one(s)

Heru en amin My lord (non familiar)

Heruamin My lord (familiar)

Hisime November

ho him, his

Hodoer(ea) Wise one(s)

Hyandae en’ luhta Blade Spirits

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I’narr en gothrim glinuva nuin I’anor The bones of our foes will gleam under the sun

Ianter(ea) Old one(s)

Iire (lye/lle) auta? When do (we/you) leave?

Iire? When?

I'quelin Mori'Quessier naa ba Mori'Quessir The best Drow is a dead Drow

irma haeannon dimension door

Isilya Wednesday

Istar Wizard

Ita’istar Illusionist

Ithil’quessir Moon elf

kainen ten

karn aduamin mirror image

Kela Go away

khelek hurro’ ice storm

Kheleksii Luskan (Icy Beach)

Khila amin Follow me

Kiirar Chronicler

kinta four

Koron en’ naur Fireball

Kotyaer(ea) Hostile one(s)

Kwara sina ten’amin Hold this for me

Kwentra (lye) i’narn Tell (us) the tale

Laara’tincoras Clan Axepeak (Flat Metal)

Lanner(ea) Wide one(s)

lanta en’ kalale lightning bolt

lanta kaima sleep

Lasta lalaithamin Listen to my laughter

Lema ed’ ando en’ templa Gate Travel

Lema ed’ templa Teleport

lempe five

lietha guldur dispel magic

Lindar Bard

Lirimaer(ea) Lovely one(s)

Lissenen ar’ maska’lalaith tenna’ lye omentuva Sweet water and light laughter till next we meet

lle you, yours

Lle anta amin tu? Do you need help?

Lle anta yulna en alu? Do you need a drink of water?

Lle au' You again?

Lle auta yeste’ You go first

Lle creoso You’re welcome

Lle desiel? Are you ready?

Lle fiose amin You surprised me

Lle holma ve’ edan You smell like a human

Lle ista (amin quella) no’ amin? Could you cast (invis) on me?

Lle lakwenien? Are you joking?

Lle lava? Do you yield?

Lle maa quel You look good

Lle merna aut (farien)? Shall we go (hunting)?

Lle merna salk? Do you want to dance?

Lle naa belegohtar You are a mighty warrior

Lle naa curucuar You are a skillful bowman

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Lle naa haran e’ nausalle You are king in your imagination

Lle naa vanima You are beautiful

Lle n'vanima ar' lle atara lanneina You're ugly and your mother dresses you funny

lle quella invisibility 10’

Lle quena i’lambe tel’ Eldalie? Do you speak elvish?

Lle rangwa (amin)? Do you understand (me)?

Lle tela? Are you finished?

Lle tyava quel? Do you feel well?

Lle ume quel You did well

Lle vesta? Do you promise?

Lle wethrine amin You deceived me

llie you, yours (plural)

loomi en gurth cloudkill

loomi tanya lirva amin stinking cloud

Lotesse May

Lova handasse Feeblemind

Lova poldora Weaken

Lova termara en’ templa Mana Drain

Lova tyelka Clumsy

Luhta kanta Polymorph

lye we, us, ours

Lye naa lle nai We are yours to command

Lye nuquernuva sen e dagor We will defeat them in battle

Mae govannen Well met

Maien (quel/n’quel) Looking (good/bad)

Malia ten’ (fion/laure/sereg)? Care for some (wine/mead/ale)?

Malia ten’ vasa? Care for some food?

Malia ten’ yulna? Care for a drink?

Mallen pelu e’ n’alaquel en’ sen Circle around behind them

Mani er? Which one?

Mani marte? What happened?

Mani naa essa en lle? What’s your name?

Mani naa lle umien? What are you doing?

Mani naa ta? What is it?

Mani naa tanya (nat’)? What is that (thing)?

Mani nae lle umien? What have you been doing?

Mani uma lle merna (ten’ ta)? What do you want (for it)?

Mani ume lle quena? What did you say?

Mani? What?

Manka lle merna If you wish

Manke (naa/nae) (lle/llie/lye) (tuulo’)? Where (are/were) (you/you all/we) (from)?

Manke (naa/nae) lle? Where (are/were) you?

Manke naa (lye/lle) autien? Where are (we/you) going?

Manke naa i’omentien? Where is the meeting?

Manke naa lye omentien? Where are we meeting?

Manke tanya tuula? Where did that come from?

Manke? Where?

Mankoi lle irma sint? Why do you want to know?

Mankoi lle uma tanya? Why did you do that?

Mankoi naa lle sinome? Why are you here?

Mankoi? Why?

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Megiltura Swordmaster

Mela en’ coiamin Love of my life

Melamin My love

Mellon en mellonamin Friend of my friend

Mellon(ea) Friend(s)

Mellonamin My friend

Melloneamin My friends

Men imya ram en’ templa Dispel Field

Menelya Friday

Menomenta Crossergate (Path Crossing)

Mereth en draugrim Feast of wolves (slain enemy)

minque eleven

Mith’quessir Gray elf

Mith’quessir Silver elf

Mori’quessir Drow (When indicating respect)

Morier(ea) Dark one(s)

Morimaikarea KAAOS (Dark demi-gods)

Morsul The Black Wind (ITB)

N’hrive Neverwinter

N’ndengina (ta/ho) Don’t kill (it/him)

n’tess gothamin hold person

n’tess uuvanimo hold monster

Naa rashwe? Is there trouble?

naar cam burning hands

Nadorhuan(rim) Cowardly dog(s)

Nae saian luume’ It has been too long

nai turamin charm person

nai uuvanimo turamin charm monster

Namaarie Farewell

Nandaror The Harpers (HG)

Narie June

Narquelie October

Narvinye January

Naugiaur Westbridge (Dwarf Bridge)

Naugrim Dwarf

naur tinchor ostring fire shield (cold)

naur tinchor osturra fire shield (hot)

Ndengina (ta/ho) Kill (it/him)

nelde three

Nenime February

nerte nine

Neuma en’ templa Magic Trap

Neuma! Trap!

Nikerym Captain

Nim’ohtar Paladin

Nogoth Gnome

Nogoth Gnome

Norsa Giant

Nuduin Floodblest (Under River)

Numen West

Nurta Hide

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Nurta I’ fea Incognito

Nwalmaer(ea) Tormented one(s)

Ohtar Warrior

Ohtar en Oionaaru Knights of the Eternal Flame (KEF)

Oio naa elealla alasse’ Ever is thy sight a joy

Ona ta a’amin Give it to me

Onta vasa Create Food

otso seven

Panta tangwa Unlock

parm templa tengwa read magic

Pela en’ bela templa Energy Vortex

pela tanya tempa aiguldur minor globe

Pelekta yassen I’ handele Mind Blast

Pelekta yassen runya Flamestrike

Peredhil Halfling

Pilin en’ templa Magic Arrow

Poika tel’ taurninin Archcure

Poika tuulo’ ‘kshapsae Cure

Poikaer(ea) Pure one(s)

Qualohtarie Grey Knights of the Balance (Neutral warriors)

Quanta yassen ‘kshapsa Poison

Quel andune Good afternoon

Quel du Good night

Quel esta Rest well

Quel fara Good hunting

Quel kaima Sleep well

Quel lome Good evening (Farewell)

Quel marth Good luck

Quel re Good day

Quel undome Good evening (Greeting)

Quella tuulo’ elea Invisibility

Rah’edan Centaur

Ram en’ ‘kshapsa Poison Field

Ram en’ naur Fire Field

Ram en’ ondo Wall of Stone

Ram en’ templa Energy Field

Ram en’ tessa Paralyze Field

Rashwe? Trouble?

ratse twelve

re she

Re caele beika (fion/laure/sereg) She had too much (wine/mead/ale)

Rhun East

Rima (ten’ta)! Run (for it)!

Rina istorlle (sinome) Memorize your spells (here)

ring wing cone of cold

Ringare December

ro he

Ro caele beika (fion/laure/sereg) He had too much (wine/mead/ale)

ron they

Ron rangwa (amin)? Do they understand (me)?

Runyalanta gonea Meteor Swarm

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Russe tuulo’ moriloomir Lightning

Ruthaer(ea) Angry one(s)

rwalaer(ea) Lusty one(s)

Saesa omentien lle Pleasure meeting you

Sana sina Take this

Sana termara en’ templa Mana Vampire

Saurar(ea) Foul one(s)

Seasamin My pleasure

sen them, their

Sereg’wethrin Assassin

Shaalth Lieutenant

Sheelala Spring Festival

Sii’ Now!

Silmataurea Neverwinter Woods (Starlit woods)

sina this

Soora (sen/ta) Follow (them/it)

Spangaer(ea) Bearded one(s)

Sulcabedoo Windycliffes

Sulime March

Sut an? How long?

Sut naa lle (umien) (sina re)? How are you (doing) (today)?

Sut? How?

ta it, its

Ta (naa/nae) seasamin It (is/was) my pleasure

Ta naa neuma! It is a trap!

Ta naa seasamin It is my pleasure

Tal Dagore Triboar (City of Battle)

Tampa (tanya)! Stop (that)!

Tangwa en’ templa Magic Lock

Tanka harwar Heal

Tanka tel’ taurnin Greater Heal

tanya that

Tanya awra! That hurt!

Tanya farnuva That will suffice

Tanya nae (sai) eina That was (very) funny

Tanya nae n’quel That was not good

Taraer(ea) Lofty one(s)

Tarion Sunday

Taur’amandil Druid

Taur’ohtar Ranger

Taur’quessir Sylvan elf

Tel’Anor Arator The Sun Guild (Sun Champions)

Tel’Domeduathea The Night Masks

Tel’Mithrim The Grey Company

Tel’Ranaemyn The Lost Hills (The Wandering Hills)

Tel’Sindavathar The Shadow Alliance(The Grey Shadows)

Telcoer(ea) Stern one(s)

Tel'gothrim Drow (Normal)

Templa en’ tessa Paralyze

templa pilini’ Magic missile

Tenna’ ento lye omenta Until next we meet

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Tenna’ san’ Until then

Tenna’ telwan (san’) Until later (then)

Tenna’ tul’re (san’) Until tomorrow (then)

Tessa sina (ten’ amin) Hold onto this (for me)

Thanga yassen templa Curse

Thangarim yassen templa Mass Curse

Thaurer(ea) Abominable one(s)

Tincokemen Vilnask (Metal Soil)

Tincya en’ russe tuulo’ moriloomir Chain Lightning

tinechor shield

Tintila, kemen Earthquake

Tira ten’ rashwe! Look out / Be carefull!

Tolea’ Fuin Neverwinter Islands (Isles of Gloom)

tolto eight

Toror’ Taur’ohtarie Brotherhood of Pathfinders

Tua (amin)! Help (me)!

Tula (Uialtum) Come to (Longsaddle)

Tula sinome Come here

Tula, hama neva i’naur Come, sit near the fire

Tula, vasa ar’ yulna en i’mereth Come, eat and drink of the feast

Tulien Coming

Turnar Councilor

Tyara harwar Harm

Tyela neuma Magic Untrap

Uialtum Longsaddle (Twilight Valley)

Unguer(ea) Hollow one(s)

Urime August

Usquener(ea) Smelly one(s)

Utinu en lokirim Son of snakes (dishonest person)

Uuma dela Don’t worry

Uuma ma’ ten’ rashwe, ta tuluva a’ lle Don’t look for trouble, it will come to you

Uuma quena en'mani lle ume (ri'mani lle umaya).

(Uma ta ar'lava ta quena ten'irste'.)

Don't talk about what you have done (or what you

are going to do). (Do it and let it speak for itself.)

Uuner uma, n'dela no'ta No one does, don't worry about it

Val’istar Archmage

Valanya Saturday

Valina Enjoy yourself

Vanimle sila tiri Your beauty shines bright

Vanya sulie Fair winds

Vara tel’ Seldarine Protection

Vara tel’ taurninin Archprotection

Vedui’ (il’er) Greetings (everyone)

Viresse April

Voronwer(ea) Loyal one(s)

Waenen Sewers (Stained Water)

Wethrinaer(ea) Deceitfull one(s)

Ya (naa/nae) tanya? Who (is/was) that?

Ya auta yeste’? Who’s leading?

Ya? Who?

Yaaraer(ea) Ancient one(s)

Yala onna Summon Creature

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Yala onna en’ alu Summon Water Elemental

Yala onna en’ kemen Summon Earth Elemental

Yala onna en’ naur Summon Fire Elemental

Yala onna en’ vilya Summon Air Elemental

Yala rauko Summon Daemon

Yallume At last!

Yavannie September

Yavieba Autumnal Equinox

Yee! Eek!

Yenearsira Winter Solstice

Yulma ten’ lemar en’ templa Mark

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