The Flames of Arathia

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by Jordan Liberatore


  Sorcerers

  The Ancient Magic chose an elite race to hold the power throughout the centuries. The sorcerers, such as Annloe or his mother Elliana, were the product of this. With a much lengthened life span, they are few in numbers but at the height of power in all of Arathia. There is usually one or two per kingdom, Galdirr being one of the lucky few to have two instead of one. This is due to Romarn becoming one with Galdirr. They keep a youthful appearance, even though Annloe has grey hair, showing an older age. This trait is attributed to his father, who was in fact a human.

  There are in fact subgroups to the sorcerers, one of note being the gypsies who live primarily in Serentari, though they have been known to travel in Zathora and Galdirr on occasion. Annloe by many standards would actually be one of these instead of a pure Sorcerer as he has a human father. However, his way of life makes this line. Sorcerers prefer living in areas such as temples or castles and prefer not to travel unless needed. Gypsies, however, band together in groups and travel once every hundred years. Another difference is that Sorcerers practice their magic much differently than Gypsies.

  Free Striders

  These wanderers comprise of mainly Galdirrian firebloods, but in some cases outcasts from other kingdoms such as the Free Strider Zerienne. Upon becoming a Free Strider, they cast aside their names, taking on new ones as they travel, looking for work as they can find it and staying out of trouble. At times they band under the leadership of older and wiser Free Striders, though for the most part they stick to themselves. They are free spirited people who wish to make their own decisions and not be held down by the leadership of a corrupt kingdom.

  Free Striders have a sense of honor and dignity, a sort harm none and no harm shall come back to you mentality. They’re reserved and tend to sleep on the road or in inns, careful not to spend too long in one area in fear of being discovered for whoever they once were. Free Striders train themselves in survival skills such as hunting, cooking, and self defense. To become a Free Strider, you must first find another to train you and accept you into the “group.” After a few months to a year of training, the Free Strider is free to go and do whatever they like.

  Appendix C

  The Elvish Language

  Elvish is a basic and ancient form of language. It is a language used more by firebloods than the common person. Of course, it is a main language in Serentari, subsequently home of the Elves. Unlike most other Elven languages, the Elvish of Arathia is very simplistic and easy to grasp. Verbs aren’t conjugated but rather the meaning is implied based on the context. Words are shorter. However, speaking this language can be trickier than actually translating it.

  The Elvish language is a lighter language, meaning it’s spoken freely and not harsh. The words flow together. One word flows straight into another, most breaks only at the end of a sentence. Some basic patterns in Elvish are easy to find, and help with pronunciation.

  The vowel ë is normally found at the end of a word, and just means to stress it. Aslë, which means “with,” has this vowel and is pronounced simply “ahs-lay.” It’s a long sound like the English “say.”

  Double consonants, like “rr,” are common, such as in “Galdirr,” or “Latorro.” This just means to have more stress on that consonant.

  “X” is also common, and is pronounced “chi.” The word “xem,” which means “from,” is pronounced “chi-em.” Below are a list of the most common words in the language, including all of those seen in the book.

  Afa: may

  Afoy: along

  Ak: he

  Aka: she

  Alakna: water

  Alata: sea

  Alkano: to reply (answer)

  Alnata: to obtain (get)

  Amarca: prophecy

  Anar: to go

  Anasit: shall

  Ano: so

  Aslë: with

  Ata: to do

  Athy: name

  Banat: to heal

  Banataï: healer

  Banatra: business

  Bay: by

  Baynal: to fight

  Cen: on

  Cet: to

  Clanto: let

  Cor: what

  Coy: afraid/ scared

  Coya: to fear

  Coyati: fearfully

  Dalthra: night

  Dänor: doom

  Dar: to tell

  Datha: dark

  Dathan: darkness

  Dathoy: shadow

  Delno: end

  Dikala: dimension

  Din: fire

  Dinsa: flame

  Dinsal: flames

  Dirron: lands

  Eathi: fall

  Efna: a(n)

  Elvana: Elf

  En: who

  Entailan: to enter

  Entata: enemy

  Equivor: to cleanse

  Evatha: Elvish (Elven)

  Fara: full

  Farati: fully

  Fayata: to follow

  Fiyta: am

  Gald: open

  Gerha: head

  Halth: hey

  Haltha: hello

  Hoko: to hold

  Ka: at

  Kathnar: why

  Kiklo: demon

  Kitarana: gem

  Klartialan: vengeance

  Kona: to merge

  Kotonor: goodbye

  Lat: weak

  Latathi: weakly

  Lath: to try

  Latra: to know

  Le: your

  Lek: yours

  Len: you

  Leshan: love

  Leshana: to love

  Lethor: to leap

  Lok: yes

  Lunator: moon

  Lusna: to use

  Ma: to be

  Makarna: to retreat

  Maki: hand

  Mallkar: curses

  Maykno: led

  Na: and

  Naca: new

  Nala: that

  Nall: to be able to

  Nar: now

  Naraithan: heir

  Narla: to wish

  Nashi: us/we

  Natakiy: where

  Nath: the

  Nathar: this

  Natkal: note

  Noy: all

  Othno: when

  Patoy: paper

  Pavara: to prevail (persevere)

  Paytar: to fulfill (complete, finish)

  Ri: to find

  Ro: it

  Sath: dawn

  Sathaï: sun

  Sequi: star (pl. sequia)

  Sesath: light

  Sesnathkal: lightly

  Shayt: bright

  Shaytkal: brightly

  Sorto: south

  Tana: to have

  Tarkal: tired (sleepy)

  Tarkan: to sleep

  Thlayi: blood

  Uklo: uncle

  Uktani: over

  Va: as

  Vainaya: arise

  Venthata: hungry

  Vetor: to shine

  Vïntho: to bite

  Viore: to come

  Vïtae: bite

  Woy: who?

  Wya: wound

  Xanala: betrayer

  Xem: from

  Yal: of

  Yek: my

  Yen: I

  Yultor: to rest

  Zalkatha: home

  Zar: to feel

  Zat: strength

  Zek: our

  Zel: for

  Zen: We

  Zlenk: mess

  The Elven Lullaby

  Adam is often seen humming a certain lullaby that is unknown the crew. This is actually the most common Elven lullaby, and he probably grew up hearing it all the time. It was common place for Elves to sing this to each other no matter the age when one was going to bed or just couldn’t sleep. In case you wanted to learn this song, here follows an English translation.

  Let the moon and stars shine brightly

  Let your head rest lightly

  As the sun goes to rest

  And the night cleanses your mess

/>   Rest your head weary child

  Let the night be soft and mild

  As your dreams bring you peace

  And fear bothers you the least

  The world is quiet and sleeping

  The mermaids no longer leaping

  From pools of water crystal clear

  As the fairies watch and cheer

  Let your head rest rightly

  Against this pillow lightly

  As the final rays fade

  In a glorious display

  As the moon shows its head

  Come you now to this soft bed

  As the world joins you in your sleep

  So you may dream your dreams to keep

  When you wake here I shall be

  Waiting for you, you shall see

  So rest your head, rest your head

  Come you now and go to bed.

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  Table of Contents

  The Flames of Arathia

  Part 1: The Outcasts

  Prologue:

  Chapter 1:

  Chapter 2:

  Chapter 3:

  Chapter 4:

  Chapter 5:

  Chapter 6:

  Chapter 7:

  Chapter 8:

  Chapter 9:

  Chapter 10:

  Chapter 11:

  Chapter 12:

  Chapter 13:

  Chapter 14:

  Chapter 15:

  Chapter 16:

  Part 2: Fireblood

  Chapter 1:

  Chapter 2:

  Chapter 3:

  Chapter 4:

  Chapter 5:

  Chapter 6:

  Chapter 7:

  Chapter 8:

  Chapter 9:

  Chapter 10:

  Chapter 11:

  Chapter 12:

  Chapter 13:

  Chapter 14:

  Part 3: The Final Spark

  Chapter 1:

  Chapter 2:

  Chapter 3:

  Chapter 4:

  Chapter 5:

  Chapter 6:

  Chapter 7:

  Chapter 8:

  Chapter 9:

  Chapter 10:

  Epilogue:

  Afterward:

  Appendix A:

  The Kingdom of Romarn

  The Telling of the Fireblood War

  Appendix B:

  The Elves

  Humans

  Sorcerers

  Free Striders

  Appendix C

  The Elven Lullaby

 

 

 


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