Translations of High Almyran phrases and words

daeva is like a demon or ‘gods to be avoided’.

duasal means ‘honey’.

The Dahna translates to ‘The Faith’ and comes from the Avestan “dēnā”. It is what Almyrans call their religious order. The Dahna consists of numerous cults, focused on the Wise One (Xodata) and his chosen ones.

delahmi is a term of endearment and literally translates to “my heart”.

delaxah translates to “heart’s desire“.

doxtar, or duxtar, means “daughter.”

-ekan is a suffix to denote ‘similar to, typical of, or rooted in/from’ akin to -ish in Fódlean. Think how Byleth describes certain behaviours or actions as “Claudish” – well, this is Claude describing his smell as “Khalidish” i.e. Khalidekan. Inspired by the Old Armenian “-akan.”

eshtâre’uyla-mi translates to ‘my stars-above’, literally stars‘above-me.

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ghaby means “an ignorant”, so to call someone “ghaby” is to call them stupid.

hamuxgah means ‘teacher’.

hazahran-pasban translates to ‘Thousand-strong Watchers’. This is the Almyran name for Claude’s Immortals. Constructed from the real-world “hazāra-pati”, which was the title of the command of the Immortals i.e. the inspiration for Claude’s battalion name, and the Middle Persian word ‘pāsbān’ (meaning ‘guard’ or ‘watcher’).

The Herehshum are the ‘commoners’. Similar to the Achaemenid Empire, Almyran society breaks people into three social classes: the Yudhyatahm (“the ones who make war”) who are the warriors/nobility; the Xodatam (“the ones who keep God”) who are the Priesthood; and finally the Herehshum (“the ones who plough”) who are the land-workers/commoners.

jaende is a derogatory term for women meaning “used”, equivalent to calling a woman a “slut” or “whore”.

janob’e-ahli translates as ‘Highest (or Royal) Excellency’.

jebahnsen is a derogatory term for the people of Fódlan, meaning “weak-blooded” or more literally, “descended of weakness.”

katabiyan means “cunning, but a good, with kabita meaning “malicious/cunning/sly/deceitful,” but the addition of tabiya means “fine” (as in advantageous or beneficial.) If rendered in a language we would understand, we’d probably transcribe this as “creative” or “inventive.” In a sense, Nader’s calling Jami, “The Artful Jamliah.”

koine-glótta borrowed from Fódlean, which means “common language” and equivalent to a ‘Lingua franca’ in world. It’s believed to have originated between Fódlan, Almyra and Morfis by merchants and artisans. It has since become a primary language spoken in across Fódlan and in the city of Morfis, and a common bilingual tongue for western Almyra and eastern Dagda.

maga (f.) or mago (m.) is a lay term for members of the Dahna (Faith, taken from Avestan “dēnā”). The Almyran faith is not organised in the same way as in Fódlan, with denominations and variations spread across the continent.

mahalseefah means “place of healing”, made up of the words mahal (place) and seefah (to heal).

mahzila is a polite familial term used by children when speaking to their father’s wives (other than their mother). It’s a short form of mahra (formal title for “mother”) + the suffix -zil (small, lesser, little).

maman is an affectionate form of “Metehra” (mother).

mamlakha translates as ‘dominion’ (cognate to ‘territory’ or ‘kingdom’). Inspired by the real word ‘mamlakah’ (Hebrew_ and ‘mamlaka’ (Arabic), meaning the same.

marzpahn is a noble rank in Almyra, approximate to a ‘Margrave’-rank in Fódlan. Based literally on the Middle Persian equivalent to a Marquis or Marcher-lord, which is what margraves are.

mithunatar means ‘fire-pair’ and the equivalent of a “soulmate” in Almyran society. The Zodatan-atar (“God’s fire”) is what fires the human soul and gives their body life. When a person dies, their flame returns to the brazier to be reforged. Because there is a limited amount of God’s fire, the Wise One (the all-seeing God) will split a single flame between two people, hence mithunatar.

razaxtarn literally as Nader says, “secret spark”. It’s equivalent to saying someone has a special quality or “je n’ai sais quoi pas” (I don’t know what).

rekebanum means “confusing” (as in to cause uncertainty.)

rosheshta’uyla-mi, translates to “my sweet star above.”

Rota is actually a borrowed Fódlan term for Archbishop’s seal. Inspired by the real-life papal signature.

Sahwa’kayah means “All is well.”

sahzil is a term used for the youngest family member, akin to calling them “littlun”.

satrap is approximate to a ‘Duke’-rank, though they are not synonymous. A Satrap rules a clan’s seat of power and answers only to the Almyran shah, if he has sworn allegiance to him. They generally command spahbad (count-level) commanders or lower.

sehhuati, translates to “very well” or “as you wish”. The word sehhu means ‘good’ as in ‘the best intentions’ while ati means ‘increasing, very.’

siharai is a noble rank in Almyra, approximate to a ‘Baron’-rank in Fódlan. Based on the Avestan term for ‘head’ or ‘chief’. siharaian means “of baron-rank” i.e. from a barony family.

spahbad is a noble/military rank in Almyra, approximate to a ‘Count’-rank in Fódlan. Based on the real-life Sasanian ‘spahbed’, who were the army commanders. They answer to a Satrap (approximate to a ‘Duke’-rank) or higher. In Nader’s case, he is an azibad (wyvern-master) – whose clan is sworn to the Shah directly.

straum translate to ‘constellation’. It refers to the star signs that each ‘cycle’ is assigned. The calendar used is based on something I came up with for a personal project, similar to these translations/words, and adapted into this fic.

Subah’kelyah translates to “good morning”.

shah (Simplified), or xsah translates as ‘King’.

shahansennuzad (Simplified), or xsahsennuzad, means ‘born as a king’s child’ and refers to whether or not an Almyran king’s child was born before his coronation. It’s usually used as a derogatory term, akin to saying someone was “born with a silver spoon in their mouth”, as princes born after their father’s succession are considered spoilt or weak compared to children born before.

Shahbanu (Simplified), or xsahbanu, translates as ‘queen consort’ (li. king’s lady).

shahdamu (Simplified), or xsahdamu means ‘King’s blood’.

shahdamusakkan (Simplified), or xsahdamusakkan refers to the Almyran concept that the shah is chosen by the Wise Lord and his Yazatanre, thus, his blood is also holy. It literally means, ‘The King’s blood (is) sacrosanct.’

shahdoxtar (Simplified), or xsahduxtar translates as ‘Princess’ or more exactly King’s daughter. Sometimes a King’s daughter will also be referred to as shahsennu (Prince, usually used for males though can be used for females) or shahdamu (of King’s blood).

shahsennu (Simplied), or xsahsennu translates as ‘Prince’ or ‘King’s child’ and refers to any blood (damu) male child or a child of undetermined sex of the king. Distinct from a shahzahd (Simplified), or xsahzahde which translates as ‘Crown Prince(ss)’ or heir of the King.

shahsharan (Simplified), or xsahxsahran translates as ‘King of all King’s’ or ‘Kings’ King’. Based very much on the real-life ‘Shahanshah’, which means the same.

shahzahd (Simplified), or xsahzahde translates as ‘Crown Prince’ or heir of the King in the Fódlan language. It’s semi-inspired by the real-world Persian name “Shahzad”, which means son of the king. I keep the term as gender neutral, in keeping with the root word jata, which means “offspring” in Sanskrit. In High Almyran, “child/son of the king” is shahsennu, which refers to any blood (damu) child of the king, especially before birth, though usually used to describe males.

sheleba (f.), shelebu (m.) and sheleban (pl.) (Simplied), xsaheleba/xsahlebu/xsahleban, is a type of desert fox in Almyra. It serves as a derogatory term for tricky or cowardly people and can be used as a slur against people with Fódlan heritage but not exclusively. e.g. Claude’s brothers calling him “shelebu” is a direct reference to his sneakiness and bloodline. Likewise, “sheleba” is also a common insult for women, though it doesn’t always relate to the woman being craft or sneaky, (equivalent to calling someone a “bitch”).

talahr translates as ‘hall’ and is what Fodlans would understand to be an ‘audience hall’ or room, which is open to the public. Based on the Persian word ‘talar’ and inspired by the hall of Darius at Naqsh-e Rostam, as depicted on his tomb.

Tata is a short and affectionate shortening of pahtar which translates to ‘father’.

Toghra is the Xsahxsahran seal, inspired by the calligraphic signature used by the Ottoman sultans, the Tughra.

The Yazatanre, which means “people deserving of worship”, are legendary demi-gods and figures below the Wise One but still deserving of praise and prayers, equivalent to the Fódlan saints. Some were magical creatures who could speak human language, while others were people imbued with the power of the Wise One. Claude mentioned some, but there are many others, (e.g. Sandrame can be considered to be a Yazatanre). El-Maleekan, the Master Serpent, who was said to be the Yazatanre of the Wind, Air, and Earth.

The Yúdhyatahm are the ‘aristocracy’. Similar to the Achaemenid Empire, Almyran society breaks people into three social classes: the Yudhyatahm (“the ones who make war”) who are the warriors/nobility; the Xodatam (“the ones who keep God”) who are the Priesthood; and finally the Herehshum (“the ones who plough”) who are the land-workers/commoners.

zenana is the women and children’s quarters in a shah or other high-ranking nobleman’s household. It is where their mother, wife, concubines, sisters, daughters, and other unmarried female relatives live, along with prepubescent (12 and younger) sons.

Zodata (see Xodata).