Pronunciation Guide

While the main characters of the Shadows of the Vale series are Larik, the language they speak is Vyrian, which is the predominate language in Tellyr. Because the Vyrians represented an important centre of trade and knowledge during the height of their empire, the other countries of Tellyr adopted their tongue in order to better engage in trade. However, each of the countries still has its own language.

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The names used on maps and those found in the story come from a variety of these different languages. Most of the names you'll find are pronounced as you'd expect and should be simple to read, however, there are some exceptions, especially from the Mokian and Turian language.

 

For your convenience, a pronunciation guide has been provided, organized by country, with vocabulary arranged in alphabetical order. If there are any words missing that you'd like to know the pronunciation of, simply contact me through this website, and I will add the missing words to the site!