Halanian

Naming Conventions

The countries of Halisan are notably unanimous in their naming standards, with the exceptions being Mingxiao and the Ametsuji. Like most Thassalian cultures, the first name is granted by the parents, a middle name is taken from the mother, and the last name is taken from the father. A typical full name for a Jïumannian woman would be Baswa Feiritha Bloedmyn.

Common Fem. Names and Meanings

• Leiadrüne (F) - Wise traveler, journeying scholar

• Feiritha (F) - Kindly caretaker, gentle soul

• Lasticra (F) - Reddish-violet, a mediator. Common name for Muintaferan immigrants.

• Janalyr (F) - Flower-tender, nurturer. Lit. “one who cares for Jada flowers.” A common name in Arenfürich.

• Syfalyr (F) - Ocean-walker, one who is strong with the Sefa.

• Sinatha (F) - Feminine version of Sinath, one who is kind

• Roádea (F) - Lit. “eyes of royal garnet,” implies an imposing personality or highborn status.

• Hythwynn (F) - Lit. “joy” or “joyous hope.”

• Hytha (F) - Lit. “hopeful,” or “hope of us all.”

• Estageia (F) - Lit. “kind wisdom,” a name given to benevolent scholars and flamescribes.

• Orthanes (F) - Lit. “original wit,” a nominative version of the Áren concept of Orthan, a sort of comprehensive understanding.

• [NOUN] + fæger - Lit. “[noun]’s beauty,” a common method of forming names from nouns.

Common Male Names and Meanings

• Blæwen (M) - Derived from the name of a wisteria-like tree native to Arenfürich with a notorious charcoal-black trunk, known for its adaptability and purplish-blue leaves. The name thus tends to mean “tenacious, understanding, and persevering.”

• Bawso (M) - Deep violet, the color of plenty. A common farmer’s name.

• Shefen (M) - Masculine version of Syfalyr

• Fyramore (M) - Lit. “bird of fire,” shared name with an Áren mythical creature that burns with an inextinguishable flame. Because of this, the name carries connotations of determination and generosity.

• Bethacar (M) - A name shared with a variety of torhith, known for warm red and orange hues.

• Stricar (M) - Lit. “slippery, stubborn, hard to catch.”

• Hæwen - Azure, bluish-purple; a color of financial prosperity, linked to wealth and erudition.

• “Ad” + [NOUN] - Lit. “[NOUN] blessed,” a common method of forming names from prospective talents.

Common Surnames and Meanings

• Beaulecruf - Weaver of miracles, a flamescribe.

• Nakawürta - Trader, merchant

• Særuwyrtha - Artificer, one who makes curious devices.

• Flównysfeld - “Of the plains of flowing blood;” a last name used for Muintaferan, who had none.

• Gifyrich - “Of the bountiful forest;” a noble family belonging to the industrial forests of western Jïumannes.

• Fæstekymp - “Fortress keeper,” a noble family responsible for military affairs.

Known Terms

• Dreórfeax - Slur for the Muintaferan, either “blood-hair” or “blood-fay,” origin is disputed.

• Bangarhod (M) / Bangadod (F) - Slur for the [[Kaithurhi]], meaning “murderous spear-head.”

• Sefa - Wanderlust, humanity, the innate desire to travel and see the world. Originated in southwest Jïumannes, but has gained wider precedence in Halisan since 940 AL.

• Drüten - High lord, noble; a ruler associated with divinity.

• “Dryfoot” - A rather tame insult from Arenfürich, meaning one who is lazy or spends too much time indoors.

Adages

Sayings which are derived from past events.

Proverbs

Sayings which are taken as common truth, fact of life.

• “The storm cares not.” - A proverb from Arenfürich referring to the everstorm rains, intending to advise perseverance in the face of hardship because life will not give you a break. Essentially, “life doesn’t get easier, you have to get stronger.”
• “Twice to work, once to rest.” - A common saying among the Kuthjïuman, denoting the necessity of rest in order to achieve the best results in all endeavors.

Euphemisms

• “Dusted” - Dead, especially by scriptlighter's execution. Eg: “he got dusted,” (the man was executed.) Comes from a common method of humane execution where an engram is used to powderize the victim’s brain all at once, theoretically preventing all pain.
• “Lacking for leaves.” - A saying from northeast Jïumannes, it is used to describe an untrustworthy or suspicious person, especially one suspected of injustice.