Language of the Nyatoma Empire

Nyatalium is the native language of the Nyatoma Empire. Certain words and phrases appear untranslated when their cultural, emotional, or ritual weight matters. Not all words are meant to be fully understood.

• Family & Ancestral Terms
• Royal & Social Titles
• Ritual & Ceremonial Language
• Time & Celestial Terms
• Untranslated Terms

Nyatali Noun Prefixes

Family & Ancestral Terms

Ghocha
father
Used only during memory sequence

Apha
mother
Used only during memory sequence

Lohā
grandmother
Used only during memory sequence

Wēbo
Healer, doctor
Used only during memory sequence

Bānchu
a highly venomous snake. Its bite is always fatal due to how fast its venom attacks the bodily organs.
Used only during memory sequence

Lēhewa
Goddess, female deity
Used only during memory sequence

Lēhe
God, male deity
Used only during memory sequence

Kawo
Spirit
Used only during memory sequence

Jikhai
Ancients
Used only during memory sequence

Royal & Social Titles

Kalā
Empress, queen
Used only during memory sequence

Yude
Emperor, king
Used only during memory sequence

Lēhengā Junu
Priestess
Used only during memory sequence

Welēki
Officer; a military authority who commands soldiers or guards.
Used only during memory sequence

Ghikhipi
The Kala’s Voice, The royal envoy employed by the Kala
Used only during memory sequence.

Ritual & Ceremonial Language

Wihayi
Everyday greeting. Hello.
Used only during memory sequence

Lēpe homa
Morning blessing/greeting. Great Rising.
Used only during memory sequence

Wa bē ghānga jikawo ā joghākhe kē ghope ku pheke wa
Spoken to call bound spirits through a divine connection to the dark current.

Time and Celestial Terms

Āku
The 5th month of the Nyatoma year
Used only during the memory sequence

Jiphajichi
the planets
Used only during memory sequence

Kiphaba
month
Used only during memory sequence

Untranslated Terms

Kupā
An oral tradition through which elders teach memory, belief, and survival.
Used only during memory sequence

Bingama
A written work normally on papyrus, fabric or wood. Historical records, leisure works, etc.
Used only during memory sequence