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Findan
Adventuring Hero
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posted February 15, 2015 01:47 AM |
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Edited by Findan at 01:50, 15 Feb 2015.
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Marzhin, can you tell me what's the meaning behind names of some elven cities? I only know the most obvious ones - capitols. What about the rest? There is also a little bit about language in the Ashan Compendium but I wish I could learn more. Does some kind of small elvish dictionary exist somewhere in your private "data box"? 
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Kimarous
Supreme Hero
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posted February 15, 2015 04:39 AM |
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Edited by Kimarous at 04:46, 15 Feb 2015.
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Galaad said:
I challenge anyone to gain a QP by defending the Spider-cult.
Right... you challenge anyone to an impossible goal of gaining populist support on a topic everyone specifically here opposes. Because that's what a QP is, apparently, given all the insistence that this farce is worthy of it.
Galaad said:
Edit: I need to say how much I disagree with your statement though. And how much I don't understand how you can find it worth a fight to criticize the way one is expressing himself, especially when you entirely misunderstand his position.
In the words of Magneto, "Once again, you think it's all about you." What makes YOUR viewpoint so special? Why do YOU need to have the last word?
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Avonu
Responsible
Supreme Hero
Embracing light and darkness
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posted February 15, 2015 06:19 AM |
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Edited by Avonu at 06:35, 15 Feb 2015.
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Findan said:
Marzhin, can you tell me what's the meaning behind names of some elven cities? I only know the most obvious ones - capitols. What about the rest? There is also a little bit about language in the Ashan Compendium but I wish I could learn more. Does some kind of small elvish dictionary exist somewhere in your private "data box"?
More about Elven names and Elven language is in one of lore book in MMX, which you can find during your adventures.
EDIT:
Lord Kilburn said:
The Elven tongue, is one of Ashan's oldest languages, a fact made evident by the many places and landmarks bearing names of Elven origins. Even Elrath, our Dragon God, is known to us in his Elf name, simply meaning "Dragon of Light".
The purpose of this book is therefore to teach you, my esteemed and curious reader, the rudiments of the euphonious and elegant language of the Children of the Earth. Let's start with a basic glossary:
Ad(a): Land, Place, Kingdom (very general term)
Adan: Man, Human
Ag(a/i): Wild, untamed
Al(a): Eternal, endless, everyoung
An(a/i): Friend, Beloved
Ar(a): Fire
Ash(a): Harmony, Order
Ay(a): Jewel, Gem
Beth: Despair, Sadness
Bor: Stream
Chall: Haven, Home
Col: Wall
Da: Day (you should recognize this word from the names we give our week days: Ashda, Malda, Elda...)
Dam: Cursed
Dan: Child
Di(a): Two, Twin, Double
El(a/e): Sun, Light
Er(a/e/u): One, Lonely, Alone, Single
Fail: Luck
Fall: Abundance, Plenty
Fin(i): Beautiful, Nice, Fair
Fir(i): Sharp
Gal: Wolf
Gar: Red
Gath: Cold
Gathal: Mist
Gil: Gift, present
Gor: Demon
Hal: Pure, Sacred, "Holy", Good
In(a): Lady, Noble, Elevated, Honoured (female honorific)
Irn(a): Tree
Ker: Giant, Great, Dire
Ky(a): Mind, Will
Lad: Vale
Lan: Glade
Lin: Song, ChantnLeth: Death
Lir: Joy, Smile
Loth: LeafnLur: Peace
Mal: Darkness
Men: Stone
Mon: Earth
Mor(a): Evil, Corrupted, Blasphemous
My(i)r: Lake
Nar(a): Burning
Nec: Nest
Os: Eyes
Ost: Watchtower, Fortress
Rael: Wisdom
Raen: Sword
Ran: Blood
Ron: Mercy
Rath: Dragon
Ris: Blade
Rista: Jagged
Sai: Steel
Sal: Iron
Salgun: Chains
Seish: Serpent
Sha: Port
Shad: Night
Shal: Sea, Ocean
Shan: Shadow
Sin(i): Spirit, Soul
Sor: Grim
Swe(h): Skin
Sweris: Flayed
Syl: Forest, Wood
Syr: Lord, Noble, Elevated, Honoured, High (male honorific)
Syris: High Palace, capital city
Tal(a): Heart
Talost: Home, Shelter
Tar(a/i): Black
Thal: Green
Thalla: Water
Thin: Silver
Thil: Grey
Thir: Three, Trinity
Thra(l/n): Strength
Tor: Fang
Ty: Ancient
Tyl: Hill
Tyr: Mountain
Ur(a): Chaos
Van: Gold
Vay(a): Swift, Fast
Vin: War, Battle
Vir: Enemy
Wel: Spring, Fountain
Wen: Flower
Wan(na): Pale
Wyn(na): White
Wyr: Fate, Destiny
Wys: Wind
Y(a): Little, small (female diminutive)
Yesh: Whisper
Ygg: Below
Yl: Moon
Yla: Air
Yn: Wings
Yon: Distant
Yr: Star
Yrris: Arrow
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"When someone desires information, they come to me."
"Details are everything."
Pipiru piru piru pipiru pi!
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Zombi_Wizzard
Famous Hero
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posted February 15, 2015 08:13 AM |
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That's not basic glossary. What about "thank you" or "hello" or "I'm going to freaking murder you, you pointy eared tree-hugger"? 
That is what I would like to learn first in Elvish language when comunicating with elves.
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kiryu133
Responsible
Legendary Hero
Highly illogical
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posted February 15, 2015 08:51 AM |
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no "where's the bathroom?"
useless
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Dave_Jame
Promising
Legendary Hero
I'm Faceless, not Brainless.
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posted February 15, 2015 08:53 AM |
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The_Green_Drag said:
What are the free cities all about? Neutral units live there?
Hi Green Drag, The free cities are towns and settlements mostly founded, or largely inhabited, by Humans, who, when the empire took Elrath as their god, did not want to give up their old god Ylath.
Now they are usually city states independent on any major country ran by merchants, councils, craftsman or nobles.
They usually act as trading post between lands, a neutral ground for all to come. But also as safe hideouts for various wanted people and/or illegal organizations like the notorious Blackfang organisations or pirates in general. Some had more luck, and benefit from specialized guilds like the wizards of house Chimera in Karthal or the Windswords mercenary group in Seahaven.
The population of each city varies, but generally you can find all races in them. From humans, to elves, dwarves, orcs or naga.
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Kimarous
Supreme Hero
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posted February 15, 2015 08:53 AM |
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Edited by Kimarous at 08:57, 15 Feb 2015.
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Avonu said:
Ar(a): Fire
Ash(a): Harmony, Order
El(a/e): Sun, Light
Mal: Darkness
Rath: Dragon
Shal: Sea, Ocean
Syl: Forest, Wood
Ur(a): Chaos
Yla: Air
...Elves are apparently terrible at naming their gods. 
All hail Order, the Dragon of Order! All hail Light Dragon, the Dragon of Light!
I'm starting to see the issues people have with Ashan's lore. 
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Zombi_Wizzard
Famous Hero
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posted February 15, 2015 09:07 AM |
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kiryu133 said:
no "where's the bathroom?"
useless
There's no bathrooms in Ashan. You go where you need to go. Mostly behind a bush or next to a tree. You then use magic to clean after you're done 
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Dave_Jame
Promising
Legendary Hero
I'm Faceless, not Brainless.
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posted February 15, 2015 09:11 AM |
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Kimarous said:
...Elves are apparently terrible at naming their gods.
All hail Order, the Dragon of Order! All hail Light Dragon, the Dragon of Light!
I'm starting to see the issues people have with Ashan's lore.
Or, or, you could assume that, since their names are formed from those words, or the other way around, that in their language they might be used in a different way.
Example: Temnovládce is a name that could be translated as the ruler of darkness from my language. You could make a direct translation or you could keep the name and express its meaning in a later sentence. For example "All shall kneel before our lord Temnovládce, the ruler of darkness". The final part would not be used in the original language. The same is when you use a general word as a proper name for something. See god and allah for that particular crash course. Both meaning the same.
Nobody would say My allah Allah, or My god God.
OK I'm done.
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Kimarous
Supreme Hero
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posted February 15, 2015 09:43 AM |
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Zombi_Wizzard said:
There's no bathrooms in Ashan. You go where you need to go. Mostly behind a bush or next to a tree. You then use magic to clean after you're done
Chamber pots and gong farmers FTW!
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LizardWarrior
Honorable
Legendary Hero
the reckoning is at hand
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posted February 15, 2015 09:49 AM |
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Kimarous said:
Because that's what a QP is, apparently, given all the insistence that this farce is worthy of it.
Someone is jealous 
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adriancat
Famous Hero
Protector Of The Peace
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posted February 15, 2015 11:30 AM |
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LizardWarrior said:
Kimarous said:
Because that's what a QP is, apparently, given all the insistence that this farce is worthy of it.
Someone is jealous
Romanians are always bluntly
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Gryphs
Supreme Hero
The Clever Title
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posted February 15, 2015 11:30 AM |
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Edited by Gryphs at 11:32, 15 Feb 2015.
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kiryu133 said:
no "where's the bathroom?"
Elves are to perfect to create any waste so they naturally have no such vulgar words in their vocabulary.
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Stevie
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
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posted February 15, 2015 11:37 AM |
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Marzhin said:
Sandro400 said:
Btw, guys, for those who're interested - Marzhin's map have been updated
It's constantly being updated ^^
I don't get why there are so few places in Agyn Peninsula. Like, what happened with that huge underground city. Weren't those Shantiri too? And what about Kerthal?
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Guide to a Great Heroes Game
The Young Traveler
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kiryu133
Responsible
Legendary Hero
Highly illogical
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posted February 15, 2015 11:44 AM |
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Gryphs said:
kiryu133 said:
no "where's the bathroom?"
Elves are to perfect to create any waste so they naturally have no such vulgar words in their vocabulary.
I demand an official response to this.
Marzhin?
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Dave_Jame
Promising
Legendary Hero
I'm Faceless, not Brainless.
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posted February 15, 2015 12:03 PM |
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Stevie said:
I don't get why there are so few places in Agyn Peninsula. Like, what happened with that huge underground city. Weren't those Shantiri too? And what about Kerthal?
I don't think that many important things are missing, we don't need to mark every cave, shipwreck or ruin :-).
On the other hand, such thing as the temple of Ylath could be there, About the ruin. let the people find one or tw things Karthal is there, as are the major setlment like Sudgerd, Seahaven Sorpigal and the Crag.
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Elvin
Admirable
Omnipresent Hero
Endless Revival
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posted February 15, 2015 01:32 PM |
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Dave_Jame said:
And the way you started this Quote:
I challenge anyone to gain a QP by defending the Spider-cult.
This is not a phrase one would use to invite people to a discussion, this is a phrase a douche would used to make his point when he runs out of new ideas to defend his own. A "prove me wrong" attitude. You have no right to challenge anybody.
I don't see a problem with that, it's an open challenge to whoever is willing to answer it. In this particular issue, I see a lot more people defending a spiderless necropolis than the one we got and that is more or less what he was trying to convey. And of the latter, I don't see many defending the spideropolis with unbridled passion. I don't see this as much of a deal to be honest.
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Map also hosted on Moddb
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Galaad
Hero of Order
Li mort as morz, li vif as vis
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posted February 15, 2015 01:39 PM |
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Thank you Elvin.
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Zombi_Wizzard
Famous Hero
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posted February 15, 2015 01:55 PM |
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Stevie said:
what happened with that huge underground city.
Erwan 
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Findan
Adventuring Hero
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posted February 15, 2015 02:48 PM |
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Thank you very much Avonu!
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