This article is about the language. For the place, see Aldmeris.
Map of Summerset Isle, using Aldmeris script
Aldmeris, sometimes called Ald Aldmeris,[1] Old Aldmeris,[2] Aldmeric,[3] Aldmeri,[4] Elven,[5] Elvish,[6] or Old Elvish,[7] is an Elven language that originated from the eponymous Aldmer. It is viewed as a glorious and beautiful tongue compared to Tamrielic.[8] Aldmeris is not limited to words, boasting alternative manuscripts for musical notation[9][10] and measuring numerology.[2]
In his original exploration of Tamriel, Topal the Pilot taught the Birdfolk of the Ruby Isles Aldmeris, in both spoken and written form.[4] The Dwemer wrote many of their documents in Aldmeris.[11] Until High Rock joined the Alessian Empire, Breton nobility used Aldmeris to signify pride in their Elven origins.[12] By the late Third Era, Aldmeris was still taught across the Elven nations of Tamriel and used in Elven arts. Any educated Elf during this time was expected to be able to read and write the language. Some isolated Elven communities spoke it as their first language.[6]
Language Family and Genetic Relationship[edit]
Aldmeris itself is descended from Ehlnofex, the language of the Ehlnofey.[UOL 1] When it came to Tamriel, it branched off into several other languages, including all of the modern Elvish languages such as Dark Elvish and Orcish, as well as their predecessors, Old Orcish and Velothi.[6] These offshoot tongues maintain a close resemblance to Aldmeris.[11] High Elvish is separate from Aldmeris, as only isolated tribes of Elves spoke Aldmeris as their first language by the late Third Era, but the two tongues share many words and have both been called 'Elvish'.[6][UOL 2] When creating a runic transcription of the oral Atmoran tongue, Ysgramor used the principles of Aldmeris.[13]
Aldmeris Dictionary[edit]
- Daedra
- roughly 'Not Our Ancestors'[14]
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- Dunmer
- Dark Elves, Cursed Ones, Dark Ones[20]
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- Dwemer
- Deep Elves (alternatively 'Smart Elves' according to Dlyxexic theory)[23]
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- Riel
- Beauty
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- Russafeld
- Dread Temple (alternatively 'Scarlet Shrine' in dialects)[32]
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- Udhendra Nibenu
- Father of the Niben[4]
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- Varla
- Star (as "Varla stones" are "Star stones")[34]
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- Wel
- Sky
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- Welkynd
- Sky stone, Heaven stone (literally 'Sky Child')[34]
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References[edit]
- ^ Kagrenac's Planbook — Kagrenac
- ^ a b Telvanni Alchemy Station codex entry by Amalien in ESO
- ^ Ulliceta gra-Kogg in ESO: Summerset
- ^ a b c d Father Of The Niben — Florin Jaliil
- ^ On Oblivion — Morian Zenas
- ^ a b c d e f Generic dialogue regarding Aldmeris in Morrowind
- ^ a b Aba-Loria loading screen in ESO
- ^ a b Pocket Guide to the Empire, 1st Edition: The Wild Regions — Imperial Geographical Society, 2E 864
- ^ Aldmeri Sheet Music contraband description in ESO
- ^ High Elf Songbook contraband description in ESO
- ^ a b Hasphat Antabolis' dialogue in Morrowind
- ^ House Tamrith Official Seal codex entry by Verita Numdia in ESO
- ^ a b Before the Ages of Man — Aicantar of Shimerene
- ^ a b Aedra and Daedra
- ^ Mysterious Akavir
- ^ Music Box, Blessings of Stone codex entry by Amalien in ESO
- ^ a b Our Dunmer Heritage — Oathman-Applicant Mornsu Baram, in service of House Redoran, 330th year of the Second Era
- ^ Auridon Explored — Fenlil the Wayfarer
- ^ Dialogue of the Ancient Spirits of Tanzelwil in ESO
- ^ a b c d e The Annotated Anuad
- ^ Generic dialogue regarding Chimer in Morrowind
- ^ The Beast of Galen — Phrastus of Elinhir
- ^ Pocket Guide to the Empire, 1st Edition: Hammerfell — Imperial Geographical Society, 2E 864
- ^ The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: Prima Official Game Guide — David Hodgson
- ^ Urag gro-Shub's dialogue in Skyrim
- ^ Pocket Guide to the Empire, 3rd Edition: The Ra Gada: Hammerfell — Imperial Geographical Society, 3E 432
- ^ The Monomyth
- ^ Ilayas Ruins loading screen in ESO
- ^ Who Are the Sea Elves? — an unknown Breton child
- ^ Pocket Guide to the Empire, 1st Edition: Prologue — Imperial Geographical Society, 2E 864
- ^ The True Nature of Orcs
- ^ Red Temple Catacombs loading screen in ESO: Summerset
- ^ French version of Arena's Manual Intro Story
- ^ a b Magic from the Sky — Irlav Jarol
Note: The following references are considered to be unofficial sources. They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.
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