Kælíth
Origin Planet
Thara
Year
3178
Speakers
~ 1,200,000
Speakers
Primarily spoken in the Dunal States and surrounding oases.
Kaelith evolved from ancient nomadic dialects spoken across the Ilarai Desert on Thara. It was standardized during the Unification of the Dunal States to facilitate communication among tribes.
The Kaelith-speaking people are known for their deep connection to celestial navigation and oral storytelling traditions. Their culture emphasizes harmony with desert ecosystems and reverence for ancestral wisdom.
Stress pattern
Stress typically falls on the first syllable of the root word.
Style description
Kaelith uses a unique script of flowing characters known as 'Sarek' that resemble interlinked stars and dunes. Each character represents a syllable and is composed of a constellation-like node structure.
Noun system
Kaelith nouns have singular and plural forms marked by suffixes '-a' for singular and '-en' for plural. No grammatical gender.
Verb system
Verbs conjugate for tense (past, present, future) but do not mark person. Aspect is indicated via auxiliary particles.
Adjective rules
Adjectives precede nouns and agree in number.
Number rules
Base-6 numeral system. Numbers are usually compounded from roots.
| Phrase | Meaning | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Ka rimak meren. | I speak water (idiom for truth). | kæ ɾi.mæk mɛ.ɾɛn |
| Shi'en harel shora. | You all walk the path. | ʃi.ɛn ha.ɾɛl ʃo.ra |
| Question | Meaning | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Ma sulen? | What do you see? | ma su.lɛn |
| Kira mel? | Is he/she bright (wise)? | ki.ra mel |
| English | Translation | Literal meaning | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I see the light. | Ka sulen luma. | I see light. | kæ su.lɛn lu.ma |
| They walk the desert path. | Mel'en harel shora sara. | They walk path sand. | mel.ɛn ha.ɾɛl ʃo.ra sa.ra |
Star-Songs
Oral storytelling tradition where stories are sung in melodic patterns mimicking star formations.
During solstice, elders perform Star-Songs under the night sky.
Desert Circles
Sacred communal gatherings formed in circular camps for decision-making and ceremonies.
The tribe met in a Desert Circle before the migration.
Final vowels are lengthened slightly for emphasis in formal speech.
Example: Kiren → ki.ɾɛːn
'r' is tapped (ɾ) between vowels and trilled (r) at word-initial position.
Example: Rimak → ɾi.mæk; Rasa → rɑ.sa