Tales of Tora

Dictionary of Khu Language


A

Aesrund (n.) - A frostbitten peak | A specific location in Tora's world.
Arris (n.) - Language region | Refers to any defined linguistic area, such as Khu; combines with Drad to form "Dradarris" (other language region).
At (suff.) - Inside | Used to transform external concepts into internalized forms (e.g., Zhoorat).



B

Ba (conj.) - Because | Used to explain reason or cause.
Bha (n.) - Life/Existence | Refers to the essence or state of being.
Bhaz (n.) - Fear | The feeling of being afraid.



C

Chor (v.) - To build/create | Refers to acts of construction or creation.



D

Dhac (n.) - Masculine energy or traits.
Dhankar (n.) - Winter | Corresponds to January, February, and March.
Dhor (n.) - Capital city | Refers to a significant city in the context of Khu.
Drad (adj./n.) - Other | Refers to someone from another language region; used to signify "different."
Dradarris (n.) - The 'other language region' | Represents a place of linguistic and cultural distinction.
Drathun (n.) - Shard | Represents fragmentation, mystery, or the past.
Drazh (v.) - To shatter | To break into pieces, often violently.
Dhun (n.) - Power | Force, strength, or influence.



E

Ekka (pr.) - I/Me | First-person singular pronoun.
Eldertome (n.) - A cryptic artifact or repository of ancient symbols | Represents a mysterious object of historical or mystical significance.
Eldrain (n.) - Veil | Represents secrets, hidden knowledge, or magic.
Eshan (n.) - Wind | Symbolic of change and movement.



F

Fe (part.) - From | Locative particle indicating origin.
Fenrir (n.) - Path | Represents a journey of struggle or destiny.
Fhir (n.) - Friend/Companion | Refers to someone with a close personal connection.



K

Ka (int. pr.) - What | Used to ask questions about things.
Kah (tm.) - Future tense | Marks actions that will happen later.
Kalthera (n.) - Mist | Symbolizing mystery, ambiguity, or the unknown.
Kalthar (n.) - Shield | Represents protection or safeguarding.
Kha (int. pr.) - Where | Used to ask questions about locations.
Khor (v.) - To see | Refers to the act of visual perception.
Khu (n.) - Language/region | A defined language region.
Khith (adj.) - Hidden | Concealed or not visible.
Khuni (n.) - North of Khu | Combines Khu (region) and Ni (north).
Khuso (n.) - South of Khu | Combines Khu (region) and So (south).
Khuuh (n.) - East of Khu | Combines Khu (region) and Uh (east).
Khuwi (n.) - West of Khu | Combines Khu (region) and Wi (west).



L

La (prep.) - With | Refers to accompaniment or inclusion.
Lhadhir (n.) - Betrayal | The act of being disloyal or treacherous.
Lhath (n.) - Darkness | Refers to the absence of light.
Lho (n.) - Light | Refers to illumination or brightness.
Lytheris (n.) - Song | Symbolizing harmony, unity, or emotional balance.



M

Myrrith (n.) - Bloom | Representing beauty, growth, or delicate strength.



N

Na (conj.) - And | Used to connect words, phrases, or clauses.
Narhan (n.) - Summer | Corresponds to July, August, and September.
Nirath (n.) - Glow | Represents light, hope, or spiritual awakening.
Ni (n.) - North | Directional root for "north."
Nu (part.) - Towards | Locative particle indicating direction.
Nyoh (n.) - Hope | An optimistic expectation or desire.



O

Oruun (n.) - Horizon | Symbolizing future or hope.



R

Ri (tm.) - Habitual action | Marks actions that occur regularly.
Rhoor (n.) - River | Refers to a natural flowing water body.
Roh (v.) - To run | Refers to fast movement on foot.
Ru (tm.) - Continuous action | Marks actions that are ongoing.



S

Sha (prep.) - Without | Refers to absence or exclusion.
Sha (tm.) - Past tense | Marks actions that have already happened.
Shii (adj.) - Alone/Lonely | Describes solitude or the state of being alone.
So (n.) - South | Directional root for "south."
Solvane (n.) - Flame | Representing passion, warmth, or guiding light.



T

Ta (n.) - Fire | Root word for the element of fire.
Tabhilt (n.) - Autumn | Corresponds to October, November, and December.
Tekka (pr.) - You | Second-person singular pronoun.
Thal (n.) - Portal | A gateway or passage, often mystical.
Thaka (n.) - Sky | Representing openness.
Thar (v.) - To seek | Refers to the act of searching or looking for something.
Tharion (n.) - Tide | Symbolizing change, persistence, or rhythm.
Thok (n.) - Mountain | Refers to a large natural elevation of the earth's surface.
Thron (n.) - Truth | What is real or true.
Thun (n.) - Future/Ahead | Refers to events or actions yet to happen.
Ti (n.) - Wind | Root word for the element of wind.
To (n.) - Soil | Root word for the element of soil.
Torka (n.) - Strength | Represents foundation or resilience.
Tu (n.) - Fluids | Root word for the element of fluids.



V

Vekhor (n.) - Ruins that conceal secrets tied to the past or Tora's journey | Represents an enigmatic location with historical and narrative importance.
Velkan (n.) - Stone | Symbolizing stability, endurance, or legacy.
Veynor (n.) - Blade | Representing resolve, decisiveness, or strength.
Vha (n.) - Home | Refers to a place of residence or origin.
Vharaat (n.) - Ritual | A ceremonial act or tradition.
Vhur (v.) - To wear | The act of putting on a mask.



W

Wi (n.) - West | Directional root for "west."
Who (int. pr.) - Who | Used to ask questions about people.
Wos (pr.) - We/Us | First-person plural pronoun.



Z

Zhaak (n.) - Mask | A crafted or symbolic covering for the face.
Zhar (adv.) - Now | Refers to the present moment.
Zhiyorat (n.) - Meditation | A deep flow of thought, extending the concept of Zhoorat.
Zhiir (n.) - Spirit | A non-physical entity, often linked to masks or rituals.
Zhol (n.) - Time | Refers to the concept or passage of time.
Zho (int. pr.) - Why | Used to ask questions about reasons.
Zhoor (v.) - Speak, speech, verbal expression | Root word for external expression or communication.
Zhoorat (n.) - Speech or expression internally, i.e., thoughts (at means "inside") | Derived from Zhoor (speech) + at (inside).
Zhoral (n.) - Fragment | A piece or shard, often of something broken.
Zhur (v.) - To destroy | Refers to acts of breaking or ruining.
Zos (pr.) - They | Third-person plural pronoun.
Zytheria (n.) - A labyrinthine market | Rich with mystery and intrigue.