Language
Oiraons communicate with each other in chirps. However, they have also developed a written form of language for easier communication and recording of knowledge. As they use their claws to write, the letters are more simplistic and consist of mainly straight lines. Here is a basic translation of their letters to our alphabet:
Oiraons do not have the letter W in their alphabet, instead, they replace the letter for W with the letter for V |
Downloadable Language Font
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Here is a downloadable font to make it easier for you to use the language when making Oiraon artworks!
Here are the instructions for download to use:
(Created mainly for Ibispaint X)
1. Download this zip file and add it to your drive
2. Go onto ibis, then to the text option
3. Press the + button at the top, then log into your Google account
4. Search up google drive, still all doing this through Ibispaint
5. Log into google drive and go to the zip file
6. Download the zip file through Ibispaint
Note: Oiraons do not have w in their alphabet so when writing, replace w with v instead.
Here are the instructions for download to use:
(Created mainly for Ibispaint X)
1. Download this zip file and add it to your drive
2. Go onto ibis, then to the text option
3. Press the + button at the top, then log into your Google account
4. Search up google drive, still all doing this through Ibispaint
5. Log into google drive and go to the zip file
6. Download the zip file through Ibispaint
Note: Oiraons do not have w in their alphabet so when writing, replace w with v instead.
Terminology
Sound key:
' (apostrophe) - Indicates a click
'r (apostrophe placed before an r) - Indicates a trill
- (hyphen) - Indicates a short whistle
一 (extended hyphen) - Indicates a drawn out whistle
ˁ (glottal stop) - Indicates a blunt stop in vocalization, it is never written, only spoken.
ˌ (secondary stress) - Indicates a repitition of the letter it was placed before in quick succession (e.g ˌk will sound like "kuhkuh")
' (apostrophe) - Indicates a click
'r (apostrophe placed before an r) - Indicates a trill
- (hyphen) - Indicates a short whistle
一 (extended hyphen) - Indicates a drawn out whistle
ˁ (glottal stop) - Indicates a blunt stop in vocalization, it is never written, only spoken.
ˌ (secondary stress) - Indicates a repitition of the letter it was placed before in quick succession (e.g ˌk will sound like "kuhkuh")
Global Terminology
Terminology that is used by all Oiraons, no matter the area, referring to non-tribe related things.
Efora - The name of the land of which all Oiraons reside on, which we call "Earth." Oiraons do not have the concept of space or planets as of current, so Efora refers to all land, sea and sky that Oiraons see and populate.
Raon (pl. Raonee) - What Oiraons call each other, from a non-species perspective. Similar to how humans refer to each other as "people" and not "humans."
The Infinite Sky - A widely accepted belief for where Oiraons go after death, before reincarnation. Often depicted as a sky that stretches on for a seemingly infinite distance, with the bottom being water that also stretches on for a similarly infinite distance. The stillness makes it hard for one to tell where the sky and sea intersect. Many Oiraons interpret this as the world during the Great Flood.
Tythetral (pl. Thytheli) - Gendered terminology, typically referring to male members of the species, but can also commonly refer to masculine presenting members. This is considered a highly formal word, and is strange to hear in conversation.
Tysiiel (pl. Tysii)/Hen (pl. Hens) - Gendered terminology, typically referring to female members of the species, but can also commonly refer to feminine presenting members. This (Tysiiel) is considered a highly formal word, and is strange to hear in conversation (Hen is used normally).
Tythetiel - Gendered terminology, gender neutral. Both singular and plural. This is considered a highly formal word, and is strange to hear in conversation.
ˌki - A suffix modifier signifying that the speaker is talking about themselves using this word. (E.g. An'Riiˌki meaning "My Mother")
ˌte - A suffix modifier signifying that the speaker is talking about another raon using this word (without stating a name). (E.g. An'Riiˌte meaning "Your/Their Mother)
ˌ(name) - A suffix modifier similar to ˌte. May be replaced by the name of another raon if the speaker wishes to specify. (E.g. An'RuuˌTorai, meaning "Torai's Father".)
An' - A prefix modifier signifying that an individual is older than the speaker. Attached to names of both familial and friendly nature. Can also be used to denote that an individual is higher in rank than the speaker.
Se' - A prefix modifier signifying that an individual is younger than the speaker. Attached to names of both familial and friendly nature. Can also be used to denote that an individual is young looking or pretty.
Jih' - A prefix modifier meaning "without." Used to refer to anything that is lost, gone or nonexistent. (E.g. Jih'Rii meaning "without a mother," usually referring to a late mother or an absent one.) Can be considered insulting.
An'Rii - Terminology referring to a parental figure, typically for the individual who laid the egg, or the "mother." Young hatchlings often change the word to "Rii-Rii."
An'Ruu - Terminology referring to a parental figure, typically for the individual who sired the egg, or the "father." Young hatchlings often change the word to "Ruu-Ruu."
An'Rui (pl. An'Ruvi) - Terminology referring to a parental figure, gender neutral. In the case of An'Ruvi, it refers to two or more parents. Young hatchlings often change the word to "Rui-Rui."
Nuk - Terminology referring to a sibling figure, typically for male or masculine presenting individuals. An'Nuk meaning elder brother, Se'Nuk meaning younger brother. Can also refer to a very close friend.
Ruun - Terminology referring to a sibling figure, typically for female or feminine presenting individuals. An'Ruun meaning elder sister, Se'Ruun meaning younger sister. Can also refer to a very close friend.
Viy - Terminology referring to a sibling figure, gender neutral. An'Viy meaning elder sibling, Se'Viy meaning younger sibling. Can also refer to a very close friend.
Hyadhak - Terminology referring to one's mate, can also be interpreted as "my love" but is literally translated as "I belong to this love." Often shortened to "Adha" or "Adhak." When referring to a relationship that the speaker is not in, the "ak" is removed, becoming "Hyadhi."
Yatnse - The word for the season of Winter, When an 'o is added, making Yatnse'o, it means that the season is currently in Winter
Myanse - The word for the season of Spring, When an 'o is added, making Myanse'o, it means that the season is currently in Spring
Shuunse - The word for the Monsoon season. When an 'o is added, making Shuunse'o, it means that it is currently Monsoon season.
Miirense - The word for the season of Summer, When an 'o is added, making Miirense'o, it means that the season is currently in Summer
Huanse - The word for the season of Autumn. When an 'o is added, making Hoanse'o, it means that the season is currently in Autumn.
Efora - The name of the land of which all Oiraons reside on, which we call "Earth." Oiraons do not have the concept of space or planets as of current, so Efora refers to all land, sea and sky that Oiraons see and populate.
Raon (pl. Raonee) - What Oiraons call each other, from a non-species perspective. Similar to how humans refer to each other as "people" and not "humans."
The Infinite Sky - A widely accepted belief for where Oiraons go after death, before reincarnation. Often depicted as a sky that stretches on for a seemingly infinite distance, with the bottom being water that also stretches on for a similarly infinite distance. The stillness makes it hard for one to tell where the sky and sea intersect. Many Oiraons interpret this as the world during the Great Flood.
Tythetral (pl. Thytheli) - Gendered terminology, typically referring to male members of the species, but can also commonly refer to masculine presenting members. This is considered a highly formal word, and is strange to hear in conversation.
Tysiiel (pl. Tysii)/Hen (pl. Hens) - Gendered terminology, typically referring to female members of the species, but can also commonly refer to feminine presenting members. This (Tysiiel) is considered a highly formal word, and is strange to hear in conversation (Hen is used normally).
Tythetiel - Gendered terminology, gender neutral. Both singular and plural. This is considered a highly formal word, and is strange to hear in conversation.
ˌki - A suffix modifier signifying that the speaker is talking about themselves using this word. (E.g. An'Riiˌki meaning "My Mother")
ˌte - A suffix modifier signifying that the speaker is talking about another raon using this word (without stating a name). (E.g. An'Riiˌte meaning "Your/Their Mother)
ˌ(name) - A suffix modifier similar to ˌte. May be replaced by the name of another raon if the speaker wishes to specify. (E.g. An'RuuˌTorai, meaning "Torai's Father".)
An' - A prefix modifier signifying that an individual is older than the speaker. Attached to names of both familial and friendly nature. Can also be used to denote that an individual is higher in rank than the speaker.
Se' - A prefix modifier signifying that an individual is younger than the speaker. Attached to names of both familial and friendly nature. Can also be used to denote that an individual is young looking or pretty.
Jih' - A prefix modifier meaning "without." Used to refer to anything that is lost, gone or nonexistent. (E.g. Jih'Rii meaning "without a mother," usually referring to a late mother or an absent one.) Can be considered insulting.
An'Rii - Terminology referring to a parental figure, typically for the individual who laid the egg, or the "mother." Young hatchlings often change the word to "Rii-Rii."
An'Ruu - Terminology referring to a parental figure, typically for the individual who sired the egg, or the "father." Young hatchlings often change the word to "Ruu-Ruu."
An'Rui (pl. An'Ruvi) - Terminology referring to a parental figure, gender neutral. In the case of An'Ruvi, it refers to two or more parents. Young hatchlings often change the word to "Rui-Rui."
Nuk - Terminology referring to a sibling figure, typically for male or masculine presenting individuals. An'Nuk meaning elder brother, Se'Nuk meaning younger brother. Can also refer to a very close friend.
Ruun - Terminology referring to a sibling figure, typically for female or feminine presenting individuals. An'Ruun meaning elder sister, Se'Ruun meaning younger sister. Can also refer to a very close friend.
Viy - Terminology referring to a sibling figure, gender neutral. An'Viy meaning elder sibling, Se'Viy meaning younger sibling. Can also refer to a very close friend.
Hyadhak - Terminology referring to one's mate, can also be interpreted as "my love" but is literally translated as "I belong to this love." Often shortened to "Adha" or "Adhak." When referring to a relationship that the speaker is not in, the "ak" is removed, becoming "Hyadhi."
Yatnse - The word for the season of Winter, When an 'o is added, making Yatnse'o, it means that the season is currently in Winter
Myanse - The word for the season of Spring, When an 'o is added, making Myanse'o, it means that the season is currently in Spring
Shuunse - The word for the Monsoon season. When an 'o is added, making Shuunse'o, it means that it is currently Monsoon season.
Miirense - The word for the season of Summer, When an 'o is added, making Miirense'o, it means that the season is currently in Summer
Huanse - The word for the season of Autumn. When an 'o is added, making Hoanse'o, it means that the season is currently in Autumn.
Tribal Terminology
Terminology used by all Oiraons, but only referring to things relating to tribes and factions.
ak - A suffix modifier meaning that one belongs to the attached word.
-Ishna - A title referring to the leader of any tribe, when a k is added, making -Ishnak, it refers to one's own tribe leader. Both singular and plural, in the rare case of more than one tribe leader. Always placed after the name. (e.g. (name)-Ishna)
Oschun (pl. Oschnee) - A word referring to any other tribe, when an ak is added, making Oschunak, it refers to one's own tribe.
Jih'Oschun - A word referring to those without a tribe, also known as "loners." When an ak is added, making Jih'Oshunak, it either refers to an ex-member of one's own tribe, or when the speaker adds their name, it means that the speaker is a loner. Often used as an insult towards loners, as it is considered taboo to be without a tribe, but some use it as a form of identity.
Jih'Archisei - A word referring to those either who are non-religious, those who have forsaken the gods, or those who follow corrupt gods, such as Nox. Meaning "godless." Considered highly offensive, and used as an insult, as it is usually considered taboo to not follow at least one god. Sometimes used outside of meaning as a standalone insult, such as "even the gods do not give you their gaze."
Narun (pl. Narunee) - A word referring to individuals of the Arctic biome subspecies. When an ak is added, making Narunak, it denotes that the speaker is of the Arctic biome subspecies.
Valun (pl. Valunee) - A word referring to individuals of the Water biome subspecies. When a ˁ is added, making Valˁun, it refers to the Water [Soaring] subgroup. And when a ' is added, making Val'un, it refers to the Water [Shallows] subgroup. When an ak is added, making Valunak, it denotes that the speaker is of the Water biome subspecies.
Takun (pl. Takunee) - A word referring to individuals of the Mountain biome subspecies. When an ak is added, making Takunak, it denotes that the speaker is of the Mountain biome subspecies.
Chayun (pl. Chayunee) - A word referring to individuals of the Forest biome subspecies. When an ak is added, making Chayunak, it denotes that the speaker is of the Forest biome subspecies.
Kushun (pl. Kushunee) - A word referring to individuals of the Desert biome subspecies. When an ak is added, making Kushunak, it denotes that the speaker is of the Desert biome subspecies.
Raolun (pl. Raolunee) - A word referring to individuals of hybrid-blooded descent, more likely to be used for those that are newer-generation hybrids (such as 1/2 or 1/4 of each biome). When an ak is added, making Raolunak, it denotes that the speaker is of hybrid blood.
Coldclaw - An insult used towards individuals of the Arctic biome subspecies. It is also used as self-identification. Refers to the frigid conditions of the Arctic biome, and how the talons of the Arctic biome Oiraons are still somewhat exposed.
Fishbeak - An insult used towards individuals of the Water biome subspecies. It is also used as self-identification. Refers to the fish and seafood oriented diet of Water biome Oiraons.
Carrion Eater - An insult used towards individuals of the Mountain biome subspecies. It is also used as self-identification. Refers to the fact that Mountain biome Oiraons will occasionally consume carrion.
Snaketongue - An insult used towards individuals of the Forest biome subspecies. It is also used as self-identification. Refers to the specialized syrinx of the Forest biome Oiraons.
Sand Eater - An insult used towards individuals of the Desert biome subspecies. It is also used as self-identification. Refers to the sand-covered area of the Desert biome, and to the fact that some Desert Oiraons may accidentally, or purposefully, consume it with their food.
Dirtyblood/Halfblood - An insult used towards individuals of hybrid-blooded descent. It is also used as self-identification.
Sei一Yun (pl. Sei一Yunee) - A word referring to individuals who follow Sei. When an ak is added, making Sei一Yunak, it denotes that the speaker is a follower of Sei.
Archi一Yun (pl. Archi一Yunee) - A word referring to individuals who follow Archi. When an ak is added, making Archi一Yunak, it denotes that the speaker is a follower of Archi.
ak - A suffix modifier meaning that one belongs to the attached word.
-Ishna - A title referring to the leader of any tribe, when a k is added, making -Ishnak, it refers to one's own tribe leader. Both singular and plural, in the rare case of more than one tribe leader. Always placed after the name. (e.g. (name)-Ishna)
Oschun (pl. Oschnee) - A word referring to any other tribe, when an ak is added, making Oschunak, it refers to one's own tribe.
Jih'Oschun - A word referring to those without a tribe, also known as "loners." When an ak is added, making Jih'Oshunak, it either refers to an ex-member of one's own tribe, or when the speaker adds their name, it means that the speaker is a loner. Often used as an insult towards loners, as it is considered taboo to be without a tribe, but some use it as a form of identity.
Jih'Archisei - A word referring to those either who are non-religious, those who have forsaken the gods, or those who follow corrupt gods, such as Nox. Meaning "godless." Considered highly offensive, and used as an insult, as it is usually considered taboo to not follow at least one god. Sometimes used outside of meaning as a standalone insult, such as "even the gods do not give you their gaze."
Narun (pl. Narunee) - A word referring to individuals of the Arctic biome subspecies. When an ak is added, making Narunak, it denotes that the speaker is of the Arctic biome subspecies.
Valun (pl. Valunee) - A word referring to individuals of the Water biome subspecies. When a ˁ is added, making Valˁun, it refers to the Water [Soaring] subgroup. And when a ' is added, making Val'un, it refers to the Water [Shallows] subgroup. When an ak is added, making Valunak, it denotes that the speaker is of the Water biome subspecies.
Takun (pl. Takunee) - A word referring to individuals of the Mountain biome subspecies. When an ak is added, making Takunak, it denotes that the speaker is of the Mountain biome subspecies.
Chayun (pl. Chayunee) - A word referring to individuals of the Forest biome subspecies. When an ak is added, making Chayunak, it denotes that the speaker is of the Forest biome subspecies.
Kushun (pl. Kushunee) - A word referring to individuals of the Desert biome subspecies. When an ak is added, making Kushunak, it denotes that the speaker is of the Desert biome subspecies.
Raolun (pl. Raolunee) - A word referring to individuals of hybrid-blooded descent, more likely to be used for those that are newer-generation hybrids (such as 1/2 or 1/4 of each biome). When an ak is added, making Raolunak, it denotes that the speaker is of hybrid blood.
Coldclaw - An insult used towards individuals of the Arctic biome subspecies. It is also used as self-identification. Refers to the frigid conditions of the Arctic biome, and how the talons of the Arctic biome Oiraons are still somewhat exposed.
Fishbeak - An insult used towards individuals of the Water biome subspecies. It is also used as self-identification. Refers to the fish and seafood oriented diet of Water biome Oiraons.
Carrion Eater - An insult used towards individuals of the Mountain biome subspecies. It is also used as self-identification. Refers to the fact that Mountain biome Oiraons will occasionally consume carrion.
Snaketongue - An insult used towards individuals of the Forest biome subspecies. It is also used as self-identification. Refers to the specialized syrinx of the Forest biome Oiraons.
Sand Eater - An insult used towards individuals of the Desert biome subspecies. It is also used as self-identification. Refers to the sand-covered area of the Desert biome, and to the fact that some Desert Oiraons may accidentally, or purposefully, consume it with their food.
Dirtyblood/Halfblood - An insult used towards individuals of hybrid-blooded descent. It is also used as self-identification.
Sei一Yun (pl. Sei一Yunee) - A word referring to individuals who follow Sei. When an ak is added, making Sei一Yunak, it denotes that the speaker is a follower of Sei.
Archi一Yun (pl. Archi一Yunee) - A word referring to individuals who follow Archi. When an ak is added, making Archi一Yunak, it denotes that the speaker is a follower of Archi.