From the fantasy world of Tybraes, this collection of love letters, poems, songs and prayers was consolidated into a collection and annotated by Keeper Elodis (written and edited by Carissa Starr). Starting with the love letters exchange “Duet”, much of this collection is written in Etharhia and Valkosa – with translations of course. Not only are there translations but also pronunciation guides. The annotations made by Keeper Elodis, one of the Ontax Keepers from the Viridian Cattedrale, are filled with historical and cultural context. Read for the beautiful use of Valkosa in a nursery rhyme about the triple moons of Tybraes. Delight in the dictated history of the first Tōk Samraat. Find serenity in Etharhia prayers of the ancient Seid faith of the Erahthi peoples. There is much here to absorb.
Excerpt:
DUET – in Etharhia then Valkosa
Haenis / Ferep
A love letter exchange from five years after The Felling between an Erahthi ambassador and scholar named Retil and the soldier of their affection, Mtek of the Ganroth. One can see here that the evolved Valkosa language is already in use in Mtek’s reply to Retil. The only true indication is the use of “Vud-Nasa”. The reference to Vudaa in the language was part of the linguistic evolution, as prior to The Felling, the “First Gods” were only myth and had not been made real. During The Felling, these gods (Vudaa, Rotta, Uvall, Fondroy) came alive to the Ganroth and their existence merged into their language, particularly Vudaa and Rotta.
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The 23rd day of the 3rd moon of Quietus, marking my 589th cycle
Ap 23rd kedrhe tu·ap 3rd eidre tu·Qui’malnain, dasesh syel’589th jonolingshaenn
My most dearly beloved Mtek,
Syel’Mtek~apaen thual erahtha,
There is little hope that my words will reach you in time, but I could not bear to part
Rhehin a mith enotautae eshun syel’hiaset utarusoti hal hetil keesh, dul sylf vahventaedu lyosdaea’esh bingi
from this world without confessing to you my truest feelings…
ish·eshin tybhetae hun rellifenesh tish·hal sylf afhenthaenet~airriirae...