Krovennese

Krovennese is not merely a means of communication—it is a weapon, a discipline, and a cultural inheritance forged in the crucible of survival. Designed for clarity under duress and precision in command, it reflects the ethos of the Krovenn themselves: harsh, efficient, and utterly without frivolity. In a society where a single misinterpreted command could mean death, Krovennese has evolved into a stripped-down, brutally functional linguistic system.

Pronunciation Guide

Krovennese uses hard consonants, deep vowels, and abrupt inflections. Words are clipped and delivered with force. Think military bark or a predator’s growl.

Consonants

K, G, T, R, V, D, Th – always hard and sharp

• Kh – deep back-of-the-throat "k" (like loch)

• X – pronounced like a harsh ks

• Z – pronounced like zz in buzz, but rougher

Vowels

• A – “ah” as in father

• E – “eh” as in bed

• I – “ee” as in machine

• O – “oh” as in force

• U – “uh” as in push

Stress

Stress is typically on the first syllable, unless indicated otherwise.

Examples:

• Vok’thar = VOHK-thar

• Gor’vak = GOR-vahk

• Thal’gar = THAHL-gar

Written System

Runes & Script

Vaarkesh ("Marks of Strength") is the written, runic script of Krovennese, often carved into stone, armor, or metal—Vaarkesh writing system is angular, vertical, and optimized for durability over aesthetics. Each character is etched with straight strokes, resistant to erosion by the storms of Draxion-8.

Structure of the Writing System

Script Direction:

• Top-to-bottom, then right-to-left.

• Used on stone slabs, armor plates, banners, and ceremonial blades.

Character Shape & Style:

• Tri-line stems (⼂⼁⼃) form the basis of most letters.

• Diagonal crossbars or notches determine sound and function.

• Repetitive glyphs denote intensity or urgency.

• Circles or spikes are rarely used—reserved for divine/spiritual words.

Core Phonemes & Glyphs

Glyph Name	Sound	Visual Style	Meaning/Use
Vaar	"V"	Single vertical line with one notch	Strength, vitality
Kro	"K"	V-shape atop vertical stem	War, command, authority
Thaal	"Th"	Crossed verticals like an "X"	Trial, death, stormfront
Ruun	"R"	Zig-zag vertical line	Spirit, fate
Dren	"D"	Inverted triangle atop stem	Death, sacrifice
Vak	"V-K"	Two angular spikes flanking line	Endurance, resolve
Zarr	"Z"	Double notched, lightning shape	Fury, chaos, quick strike
Kor	"K-R"	Hooked lines meeting centrally	Unity, formation
Nar	"N"	Short vertical with deep carve	Wound, exposure
Tor	"T"	Hammerhead line	Shelter, defense

Glyph Modifiers

Modifiers are attached to the base glyphs to show tense, rank, urgency, or spiritual significance.

Modifier	Shape	Meaning
’vak	Downward spike	Present-tense/active
’gar	Upward triangle	Achievement/Honor
’dur	Diagonal slash leftward	Shame/Dishonor
’thal	Triple horizontal marks	High rank/Command authority
’run	Circle on top of glyph	Spirit-blessed/Divine connection
’kor	Box around glyph	Collective/refers to warband

Examples

1. Krovenna (“Stormborn”)

• Glyphs: Kro + Vaar + Ruun + ’run

• Interpretation: "War + Strength + Spirit" + divine modifier = A title, not just a name.

2. Vak’torun (“Path of strength”)

• Glyphs: Vak + Tor + Ruun + ’vak

• Interpretation: "Endure + Shelter + Spirit" in active tense = A warrior’s spiritual discipline.

3. Dur’Karax (“Karax the Shamed”)

• Glyphs: Kro + Vaar + Ruun + ’dur

• Interpretation: Same name as above, marred by shame. Inscriptions like this are burned or cut from armor if honor is reclaimed.

Sacred Glyphs & Ceremonial Use

Some glyphs are never carved casually, reserved only for ritual use or war memorials.

Glyph	Meaning	Where It Appears
Storm-Eye	Symbol of the Eternal Storm	Engraved on war shrines, weapons
Thal’Run	“Divine Sacrifice”	Only used on tomb markers
Karr-Vak	“Unyielding Flame”	Used in oaths and sword inscriptions

Use in Culture

• War Tattoos: Glyphs are burned or inked into skin after victories, losses, or rites.

• Weapons: Pulse blades and rifle cannons are etched with personal or ancestral runes.

• Armor Scrolls: Thin plates of armor etched with a warrior’s oath, wrapped around the arm or thigh.

• Death Slabs: Massive stone blocks carved with glyphs marking a warrior’s life, placed in storm sanctuaries or battlefields.

Dictionary

Dictionary

58 Words.

Native to

Draxion-8

Native Race

Krovenn

Era

c. 22,000 BCE – present (War-Cycle 1 – War-Cycle 9745)

Language Family

Isolate (Thar’Ruunic Root-Tongue)

Writing System

Vaarkesh Script — carved, angular glyphs