Sagami Language Sample
Posted 11 years agoNote: This is a very rough estimate of what the language would sound like. Everything's still in the works and much is left up to change in the future.
Hvordan Göra Mjöduinr
Efnirn
14-15 pundrn (14-15 zol) mjödr
5 kannarn (1 lot) vådr
Verkfaern
1 vid korgflaskr
1 dukr
1. Haell 1 kannar vådr in en hreinn korgflaskr. Leg hela mjödr till de vådr.
2. Rist de blandr, og leg de afgangsvådr. Rist igen.
3. Lad de blandr hvil tel en ugr (1 den). Fråg den furkamrn tel god mjöduinr.
4. Dekk de korgflaskrs åpnungr med en dukr. Lad hvil tel 2 månadrn (2 ned).
5. Thak den furkamrn og Ahu tel god mjöduinr. Hvis de mjöduinr es dåligt, lae av din fejl. Fråg Ahu og den furkamrn tel mera gnaekapr.
-Sigurd Olafssönr, Uinhandlr og Bruggmestr.
Hvordan Göra Mjöduinr
Efnirn
14-15 pundrn (14-15 zol) mjödr
5 kannarn (1 lot) vådr
Verkfaern
1 vid korgflaskr
1 dukr
1. Haell 1 kannar vådr in en hreinn korgflaskr. Leg hela mjödr till de vådr.
2. Rist de blandr, og leg de afgangsvådr. Rist igen.
3. Lad de blandr hvil tel en ugr (1 den). Fråg den furkamrn tel god mjöduinr.
4. Dekk de korgflaskrs åpnungr med en dukr. Lad hvil tel 2 månadrn (2 ned).
5. Thak den furkamrn og Ahu tel god mjöduinr. Hvis de mjöduinr es dåligt, lae av din fejl. Fråg Ahu og den furkamrn tel mera gnaekapr.
-Sigurd Olafssönr, Uinhandlr og Bruggmestr.
Author's Notes on Sagami Language/Writing
Posted 11 years agoThe Sagami Language is still in beta stages, but here's some basic info:
-The Sagami Language (Fernsspråkr) borrows most of its words from Nordic and Germanic Languages, but also borrows etymology from languages like Old/Middle English and Proto-Indo-European. For the most part words are derived from Old Norse, Proto-Norse, Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish.
-Nouns (loanwords from other in-world languages excluded) end with an 'R' in the final position. Examples: Fer, Mar, Mjödr, Uinr, Lihtr, Jurdur, Regnar, Menskr, Konur, etc.
-Plural nouns consist the singular form with an 'N' added in the final position. Examples: Uinrn, Menskrn, Afkamrn, Kannarn, etc.
-Ridiin loanwords are transliterated as best as possible in Fernsspråkr. However it's not uncommon to find loanwords written in Ridiin script for simplicity's sake.
-The Sagami count in Base 10 like we do on Earth, with individual digits ranging from 0-9 like our Arabic Numerals.
I'll be posting an example of some Sagami text when I have the time. Been working on some out of boredom/to get some practice in.
-The Sagami Language (Fernsspråkr) borrows most of its words from Nordic and Germanic Languages, but also borrows etymology from languages like Old/Middle English and Proto-Indo-European. For the most part words are derived from Old Norse, Proto-Norse, Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish.
-Nouns (loanwords from other in-world languages excluded) end with an 'R' in the final position. Examples: Fer, Mar, Mjödr, Uinr, Lihtr, Jurdur, Regnar, Menskr, Konur, etc.
-Plural nouns consist the singular form with an 'N' added in the final position. Examples: Uinrn, Menskrn, Afkamrn, Kannarn, etc.
-Ridiin loanwords are transliterated as best as possible in Fernsspråkr. However it's not uncommon to find loanwords written in Ridiin script for simplicity's sake.
-The Sagami count in Base 10 like we do on Earth, with individual digits ranging from 0-9 like our Arabic Numerals.
I'll be posting an example of some Sagami text when I have the time. Been working on some out of boredom/to get some practice in.
En Diskursr Om Afkamrnstrurn: A Discourse on Sagami Beliefs
Posted 11 years agoThe use of the exonym "Sagami" is frowned upon amongst themselves, greatly preferring the endonym "Afkamr" (plural Afkamrn) to refer to themselves instead. The word Afkamr, in its most literal meaning, translates to "descendant". This coincides with their binomial nomenclature of Stirpes borealis (lit. "Decendants of the North") as well as the name of the Sagami language, Fernsspråkr (lit. "Language of the Fathers"). The reasoning behind the use of such wording lies in the core values of their spirituality. Each Sagami sees themself not only as individuals or "the self", but also as products of their ancestry. The Sagami religion consists mainly of veneration of the dead as well as belief in a sort of "All-father" named Ahu. It's believed that Ahu's progeny became the Sagami race, and that all ancestries and living Sagami are tied together through this relation with Ahu. However, Ahu is seen not only as a godlike "All-father"; ancient Sagami artwork depicts him as a psychopomp for the recently departed, guiding the souls of the dead to the afterlife where they become one with their ancestors as well as part of Ahu.
Another important aspect of Sagami culture is their bioluminescent eyes. The eyes of a Sagami child do not achieve their glow until they turn about two voz in age. At this point a Sagami child is considered to be at the age of reason unless they have some form of mental handicap. Reaching the age of reason implies being able to know the morality of one's actions as well as being able to truly know and understand Ahu. At this time a coming of age ceremony takes place, most of the details of which are kept secret amongst the Sagami. The bioluminescence of their eyes also plays into the Sagami beliefs regarding death. After death, the eyes remain glowing for two den. During this time period it's believed that the spirit still remains bound to the body, waiting to be guided to the afterlife by Ahu to become one with the ancestors and Ahu in turn. Once the bioluminescence ceases it is believed that the spirit has left the body, and only then can the body be properly buried or cremated.
-Regis of Vilnim
Another important aspect of Sagami culture is their bioluminescent eyes. The eyes of a Sagami child do not achieve their glow until they turn about two voz in age. At this point a Sagami child is considered to be at the age of reason unless they have some form of mental handicap. Reaching the age of reason implies being able to know the morality of one's actions as well as being able to truly know and understand Ahu. At this time a coming of age ceremony takes place, most of the details of which are kept secret amongst the Sagami. The bioluminescence of their eyes also plays into the Sagami beliefs regarding death. After death, the eyes remain glowing for two den. During this time period it's believed that the spirit still remains bound to the body, waiting to be guided to the afterlife by Ahu to become one with the ancestors and Ahu in turn. Once the bioluminescence ceases it is believed that the spirit has left the body, and only then can the body be properly buried or cremated.
-Regis of Vilnim
Units of Measurement
Posted 11 years agoRidiin Units are currently held as the standard measurement system throughout the civilized portions of Graha, much like SI Units on Terra. And much like Imperial units on Terra, there exist other measurement systems used more readily in other parts of the world. However for the most part we'll focus on Ridiin Units.
The four basic units of Ridiin measurement consist of Length, Time, Temperature, and Mass
Length: Arshin
Derived units of Length: Dyum (1/36th Arshin), Verzh (1/12 Arshin), Pyad (1/6th Arshin), Tsazh (2.333 Arshin), Virst (1320 Arshin), and Miil (7920 Arshin)
Time: Vtor
Derived units of Time: Korot (60 Vtor), Dya (60 Korot), Den (24 Dya), Ned (13 Den), Mesya (4 Ned), Voz (10 Mesya and 6 Den)
Temperature: Degrees Kol
Mass: Zol
Derived units of Mass: Dol (1/32 Zol), Lot (40 Zol), Berkh (400 Zol)
The four basic units of Ridiin measurement consist of Length, Time, Temperature, and Mass
Length: Arshin
Derived units of Length: Dyum (1/36th Arshin), Verzh (1/12 Arshin), Pyad (1/6th Arshin), Tsazh (2.333 Arshin), Virst (1320 Arshin), and Miil (7920 Arshin)
Time: Vtor
Derived units of Time: Korot (60 Vtor), Dya (60 Korot), Den (24 Dya), Ned (13 Den), Mesya (4 Ned), Voz (10 Mesya and 6 Den)
Temperature: Degrees Kol
Mass: Zol
Derived units of Mass: Dol (1/32 Zol), Lot (40 Zol), Berkh (400 Zol)
Graha Datasheet
Posted 11 years agoName: Graha
Position in Solar System: 4th from Sun
Period of Orbit: Approx. 1.8 Terran Years
Period of Rotation: Approx. 30 Terran Hours
Gravity: 1G
Moons: 3
Atmospheric Density: 1.03 times denser than Terra
Months: 10
Each month consists of 52 days, leaving 6 days 'outside' of the monthly calendar.
These 6 days coincide with: New Year's Day, Vernal Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumnal Equinox, Winter Solstice, and New Year's Eve.
Position in Solar System: 4th from Sun
Period of Orbit: Approx. 1.8 Terran Years
Period of Rotation: Approx. 30 Terran Hours
Gravity: 1G
Moons: 3
Atmospheric Density: 1.03 times denser than Terra
Months: 10
Each month consists of 52 days, leaving 6 days 'outside' of the monthly calendar.
These 6 days coincide with: New Year's Day, Vernal Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumnal Equinox, Winter Solstice, and New Year's Eve.
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