The Inbound Lands: A Dictionary

A general collection of familiar words and their pronunciations.

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Aengli : (ENG-lee) : The common language spoken by the Anman. While there has been some vernacular diversion in the language due to the Divide, the language itself is fairly consistent across Walkingfolk. See also: "Southern Aengli" and "Northern Aengli"

Anman : (AHN-mun)

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Bthoga (BTHO-ga) - paper currency within the Inbound Lands, generally printed on bushfruit paper.

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Glyf : (Gliff) : The written alphabet of the Walkingfolk. Though there are some stylistic, spelling, and grammatical variations between the North and the South, it is relatively consistent.

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Ince' : (IHNG-ceh-eh) : Also known as Ince'kakaska, these marker beads close the financial record and serve to identify the record. See Onkakaska

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Manzeska (mahng-ZEH-skah) - coin currency within the Inbound Lands, generally minted in the precious metals of the area, or in luminum.

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Ni'Anman (NEE-EEAHN-mun) - a word of Birdfolk origin, literally translated as "Water Others," but better understood as "Those who go into the Sea."

Northern Aengli : (NAUR-than ENG-lee) : Also known as "Nahthan" or "Norddern," "Northern Aengli" is known for its clipped phrasing, assimilation of words, and forceful stress on the middle of words. More diverse than its Southern cousin, variants include softened "T" sounds in some areas, or an open-mouthed emphasis when articulating "R" sounds. Ni'kashiga speakers can find replicating the accent challenging.

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Onkakaska (ohng-KA-ka-skah) - the elaborate system of knotwork cords used to track inventory and credit among Caravans. See Onkakaska

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Pa'xo'Anman (pah-AHGO-ahn-mun] - a word of Birdfolk origin, literally translated as "Mountain/Hill Others," but better understood as "Those who rise from the Earth."

Plains Sign : (Pleins Sighn) : Though a less unified visual language than its Northern Cousin, a unique sign language exists within Ni'Anman culture. Used initially in early communications with the Ni'kashiga, Plains Sign evolved into a relatively rigorous language and is still commonplace across Caravans. Different caravans often have their own unique symbols.

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Southern Aengli : (SUH-thern ENG-lee) : Also known as "Suthern," "Southern Aengli" is known for its lengthened vowels, lilt, and softened interior consonants with more focus and sharpness on the ends of words instead.

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Thon'pa : (Th-OHNG-ohng-pa) : also known as Thon'kakaska, these are the secondary threads that note individual financial records. See Onkakaska

Tradespeak : (Trayde-speek) : a pidgin language consisting of words in Tongue, Aengli, and Plains Sign. Tradespeak is most often found in the areas of Bone, particularly around the Left Fork and The City of The Fingers, and its spread is largely attributed to the Caravans and Caravels.

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