#gerudo language

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LoZ: TotK - Gerudo Language 3: Verbs

I've been seeing a lot of additions on the part of fans & I hope people keep going with this.

Anyway, I am basing this all off of both official Nintendo approved words, a bunch of other people's ideas, as well as a mix of Egyptian, Middle Eastern, Sanskrit, & Hindu words & random shit that I pull from betwinxt my booty-cheeks. So, be warned.

For the rest of my Gerudo Language Series, go here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, & Part 7.

GeruLang: Diacritic & Diagraphic Characters

Words with a * at the front indicate that I'm not the one who thought it up. Basically, a disclaimer.

A lot of them are likely from Va Ehenihv's site, so if anyone from there comes across this & wishes for me to remove some things from here, I am more than willing to discuss.

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Here is the Gerudo alphabet:

And this is what I think the Gerudo's numerical system would look like based on the above alphabet & my personal headcanons.

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Pronunciation & Diacritics:

When ' (called a 'Khàmza) is both proceeded & followed by a consonant, the 'uh' sound is added in between when spoken, but when it's proceeded or followed by at least 1 vowel, it isn't. Unless, it's proceeded by an 'H' that, itself, is proceeded by a vowel. Then, the 'H' is also treated as a vowel. Or when the consonants on both sides are the same. In which case, the 'uh' is not pronounced. Eg. Sol'lét is pronounced like 'sohleyt.’

A & a is pronounced like "uh."

Á & á is pronounced like "a," as in "bat." (When spelled in English phonetically, it's written "bæt" with a hard "a.")

À & à is pronounced like the "a" in "are."

Ā & ā is pronounced like "ay," as in "day."

 & â is pronounced like the “ow” in how, now, wow, & cow in that is sounds more like “ahw.”

Ae sounds like a breathy, "Hhayh." And I mean there's a decent amount of breath in the imaginary "h"s, especially the first one. The first one is even a bit similar to a khet, but not as harsh, while the other 2 get progressively softer, before the last one where it's like the word itself is losing breath, leaving the last note seeming airy.

Č & č is pronounced with the “ch” sound.

E & e is pronounced with the short "e" sound.

È & è makes the "eh" sound.

É & é makes the "ey" sound.

Ē & ē makes the long "e" sound.

Ḫ, ḫ, & ח is pronounced “kh” or like the Scottish “ch” (as in loch). Makes the exact same sound as the Hebrew ח, called khet or khes, which originates more from the back of the throat, giving it a harsh, throaty sound.

I & i makes the short "i" sound, like the "ick" in "sick"  & will be expressed as “ih.”

Ï & ï makes the long "e" sound, same as "ē."

Ī & ī makes the "eye" or “ai” sound.

J & j either sounds like 'y' or like 'ž/zh/jh' depending on the letter before it. 'Ž' or 'zh' or 'jh' as in 'zhuzh it up' or 'give it some jhoojh,' so sort of a buzzing or engine-revving sound. If the proceeding letter is a vowel or a vowel followed by an 'h,' it sounds like an 'h,' but if it is a consonant or the start of a word, it sounds like 'ž/zh/jh.' In the case of being proceeded by a 'd,' the 'd' is silent, but the 'j' still behaves as if proceeded by a consonant. However, if the 'j' is proceeded by ', then it automatically makes the 'jh' sound.

O & o sounds like ɒ or the short "o" sound, as in "on" or "off."

Ó & ó sounds like "oo," but shorter.

Ō & ō sounds like the "o" in "home."

Ô or ô sounds like the "aw" in dawdle or awe.

Oo is pronounced like the “oa” when a New Yorker stereotype says "oar." So, more like "oh-ah." The sound is produced by puckering the lips then widening the lips to lift & soften the sound at the end.

Rr is a voiceless alveolar trill that is the same as the rolling trill of a Spanish “rr,” but whispered. As such, in pronunciation, it will be expressed as either “rr” for simplicity or “r̥.”

U & u sounds like "uh," same as "a." Also sounds like the "i" in "third" or the "ea" in "earn" depending on how it's used.

Û & û sounds like ho͞o, or the long "oo" sound, but longer. It also acts as an automatic “h,” depending on the letter that it proceeds, it'll alter their pronunciation. EX: Sû sounds like “Shooo,” Pû sounds like “Phooo,” Xû sounds like either “Skooo” or “Shkooo,” & so on.

Ù & ù sounds like the long "oo" sound in "pool."

Ú & ú sounds like ʊ & o͝o, which represents the long "oo" sound in "book," “hook,” “look,” “cook,” “took,” “rook,” etc. - Think “When we read books, we read them towards the right.”

W sounds like “Vw” rather than simply “W.”

X & x is pronounced either like "sh" or "zh" depending on the situation. Except for when it's proceeded by an "h" or ', at which point, it comes out sounding like "sk" or "shk.”

Ž sounds like the “s” in “measure.”

And this is how I think the diacritics would be spelled.

Ā, É, & Ī all have 2 ways to write them, the 1st of each listed being considered formal & proper, while the 2nd listed are consider informal & casual.

I've also made a few digraphic characters.

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Also, if you happen to see repeat words, like same Gerudo word used multiple times for vastly different things, I'd very much appreciate a heads up.

Grammar:

Names do not have ' in them as a rule.

-'ōt (Pronounced: -oht) = Very or so. Eg. Sàv'ōt means "very good" or "so good." Sàv'ōt being used as praise or to complement cooking or in other, more intimate situations.

-'té (Pronounced: -tey) = -th, -rd, -nd; a specified number in a numbered sequence. Eg. Uàf'té (Pronounced: oo-ahf-uh-tey) means 8th. The letters are regularly smaller than the number & are arranged one on top of the other in a column.

-'è = Suffix indicating "of." To be placed at the end of what is possessing. Eg. Goddess of the Sand would be Geru'è Vallah.

-'jï (Pronounced: -jhee or -zhee)= Possessive suffix. So, if something belongs to Aaqlét, then it's Aaqlét'jï. Much like with -'té, the 'j' & 'ï' are also smaller than the rest & stacked on top of each other in a column.

-éda = -ing. Suffix indicating that something is happening right now.

-'úl or úl (Pronounced: ool) = Indicating that something happened in the past. Past tense.

-en or -n = An indication of a word being plural. Both are technically correct, but 'en' is considered proper grammar. Some words already end in '-n' & when it isn't proceeded by an 'e,' you can just tack '-en' to the end. Making '-n' into '-nen.'

- -ae = Another way to indicate plurality. This is typically done when the word ends in '-a.'

Ih'- = A or an. Used as a prefix to a word.

Adï'- = Adoptive or surrogate. Used as a prefix.

Dōr'- = -less. To be without something.

-īs = -ful. To be full of something.

Kōli'- = Every-. Used as a prefix indicating all of something.

Muhs'- = Not or un-.

-ubé = -tion.

*Dulï'- = Any-. Used as a prefix in words such as anywhere, anything, anyone, ect.

- *Dulï'vomoq = Anyhow.

- Dulï'zī = Anyone.

- Dulï'mihd = Anywhen.

- *Dulï'fihk = Anywhere.

- *Dulï'fàyo = Anymore.

- *Dulï'xakè = Anybody.

- *Dulï'rekàna = Anything.

- *Dulï'tïto = Anytime.

-xē = An indication of something being more. Such as deeper, bigger, greater.

Wahl'- = And. Used as a prefix for the last item in a list.

Al'- = The. Traditionally has the ', but in situations where other prefixes are applied, the 2 prefixes are merged.

-qiz = Suffix used to mean “-en.” Like, awaken.

-ūn or -ám = -en or -an, but as in, a state of being something.

Lï'- = To. Used as a prefix to indicate an action, but only when "to" is necessary. Eg. Lï'kaa is "to do."

Yà- or -yà = Little or small. Used as either a prefix or suffix to indicate a diminutive. Often used in terms of endearment.

- Yàrï- or -yàrï = Tiny or teeny, but specifically in reference to the object of the speaker's attentions' cuteness as a side-effect of said smallness. Like, an ultra diminutive. Often used in terms of endearment as a suffix & is basically baby talk. - Vai will also often sing "yàrïyàrïyàrï~" at babies or puppies or kittens as a way to say how sweet & cute they are, thus being the equivalent to "coochi-coochi-coo," but what they're actually saying is "tiny-tiny-tiny." - Conveys great affection, but is strictly for platonic or parental use. Not normally for romantic use. Also often used to indicate an infant form of something, but in a baby-ish way. Eg. Gàtïyàrï for kitten. But it's used in a way so as to say, "Look at this little baby cat! Isn't it precious?!" So, not used as an official or scientific term.

-zī = One. Can be used as a suffix in addressments.

Và'- or Và- = A prefix referring to a female. Was once used to shorten long feminine terms, but is now used regularly.

Vo'- or Vō- = A prefix referring to a male. Was once used to shorten long masculine terms, but is now used regularly.

Ran or Dā- = Great, big, or glorious.

Fé or Nae = In. Also used as a prefix.

- Févūju or *Naevūju = Inside.

- Fé'lï or Nae'lï = Into.

Ta'- or Ta = Out.

- Ta'létraq = Outshine.

Vataa = Or.

- Taa or -taa = Or. Shorthand. Also used as a suffix at the end of items in a list of options.

Indicitive Prefixes:

*Nï’- = I (verb).

*So’- = You (verb).

*Fu’- = He (verb).

*Va’- = She (verb).

*Ween’- or Wēn’- = (Inclusive) We (verb).

*Neen’- or Nēn’- = (Exclusive) We (verb).

*Soen’- = Ya'll (verb).

*Foon’- or Fùn’- = (Masculine) They (verb).

*Vaan’- = (Feminine) They (verb).

*Shūn’- = (Masculine & Feminine; specifically in the plural sense, not for singular use) They (verb).

In modern days, when an indicative is followed by a verb, it can be used as a prefix for that verb.

Possessive Suffixes:

-nï = My.

-so = Your.

-fu = His.

-va = Her.

-ween = Our & your.

-neen = Our, not your.

-soen = Ya'll's.

-foon = Masculine their. This term has been nearly lost.

-vaan = Feminine their.

-shūn = Masculine & feminine their. Used to indicate that there are either both men & women or that the speaker isn't sure. For plural use only.

When not used to indicate possession, should be accompanied by a ‘. For instance, "bury me" would be Biru'nï. Otherwise, the word comes out more like "my bury," which makes very little sense.

Verbs:

When unaccompanied, verbs end with a "ù." The "to" at the beginning is generally just implied, but when the "to" is used in an actual sentence, the word starts with "Lï'-."

When "to be" words are actively used & require the "be," they start with the prefix "Zeq'-" or "Zo'-."

When both are required in the sentence, use "Lïzo'-."

When a verb requires “get,” it starts with the prefix “Tah’-.”

Zeqù = To be.

- Zù = To be. Shorthand.

- Zo = Be.

*Uayù = To have or own.

*Kaalù = To do.

Dù = To go.

*Yàkù = To carry.

Balù = To bring.

- al'Ântri’è Balïj = The Bringer of Demise.

Lhàrmsikù or Lhàrmkù = To hold.

- Lhàrmkah = Holder.

Sanhītù = To bear.

- Sanhītumù = To endure.

Litufūpàrù = To loom overhead.

Dôrù = To turn.

- Dôrnae'lù = To turn into.

- Dôrnae'lï = Turn into.

Zo'kodīqù = To be tight.

- Kodīqiz = Tighten.

Yajàbù = To wonder.

Tokhù = To open.

Haeduthù = To happen.

Jōshtànù = To sing.

- Jōshtàno = Sing.

- Jōshtia = Song.

Pàrasnù = To make.

Zo'kitabù = To be satisfied, satiated, or sated.

- Kitabae = Satisfy, satiate, or sate.

Zo'xànù = To be certain or sure.

*Qasù = To become.

Àmlōtù = To accept, agree with/to, or have a positive opinion.

- Àmlōta = Accept.

Īnshù = To will.

Yasheù = To feel.

*Xïhnù = To taste.

Hàvmaeù = To hear.

Pachūnù = To touch.

*Vur'nù = To see.

- Vur'hyaanù = To watch.

Nolù = To offer.

- Noli = Offer.

*Kàlù = To take.

Aktù = To give.

*Sāqsù = To live.

*Sorqù = To die.

Vashorqù = To destroy.

*Uàrù = To break.

- Uàrïr = Breaker.

*Situkolù = To dominate.

Gàtagù = To kill.

Uregàtù = To murder.

- Uregàta or Urego = Murder.

Gib'balù = To execute. Lit. “to bring death.”

Ghéshtànù = To conceive or create.

Nihayàntù = To end. To bring an ending. To close. To finish. To terminate. To bring terminatus.

Ântù = To end, conclude, finish, close, cease, doom, terminate, termitus, expire, expirate, evanish, surcease. Can be used to mean “to bring an end to something or someone in a dramatic fashion.”

Hālákù = To destroy, perdit, bane, end.

Vīlumaaptù or Vīluptqïràdù = To make extinct. Indicates something of a finality. To smother or snuff out.

- Vīlumaapti = Extinct. Indicates something of a finality. Smother or snuff out.

*Kàlehbù = To finish or complete.

Upyàzù = To visit.

Syātù = To pick/pluck.

Tàrāmbàstù or Tàrāmekù = To string something together. Ex. A necklace or words.

- Tàrābàsta or Tàrāmeka = String together.

Bīvtekù = To enchain. Lit. “to chain together.” Refers to the act of enchaining, or state of being enchained. As in, to chain or link together.

- Bīvteka = Enchain.

Sitaklàtù = To drape.

Tàzkrutù = To decorate.

Vistaarù = To expand.

Vistaar'ūpù = To expand upon; to explain.

- Vistaar'ūpàr = Expand upon.

Làgatù = To seem.

Hibù = To like. As in having a positive opinion of something.

- Nahibù = To dislike.

*Sahqaz'nù = To wish.

Tumainù = To hope.

Saarqù = To prepare.

- Saarqubé = Preparation.

*Būjù = To steal.

- *Màgbūjù = To steal (food).

- *Vībūjù = To steal (jewelry).

- *Rūbūjù = To steal (rupees).

- Chibūjù = To steal (a heart).

-- Chibūjhōr & Chibūja = A thief who steals hearts. Used to refer to heartbreakers, casanovas, lotharios, femme fatales, homme falates, ect. Regardless, it's used to mean someone who is charming, suave, but also dangerous. Though, mostly for your heart.

*Vaaqontù = To say/tell.

- *Sabottù = To speak/talk.

*Vaq'ribù = To laugh.

Rakàdù = To cry/weep.

Bokàdù = To weep/sob.

Huzkàdù = To grieve.

Yōjaytù = To connect.

Ehnyiqù = To tease.

Yukarsù = To flirt.

Judhaanù = To entice.

Qàblzù = To kiss.

Īmtù = To suck.

*Nonù = To hate.

- *Muhslàrnonù = To hold a grudge. Literally, "long hate."

*Màtù = To love (romantically).

- Màtu or Màt = Love.

- Zo'màtù = To be in love.

Tah'màtu'kàvtù or Tah'màt'kàvtù= To get married.

- Zo'màtu'kāvtù or Zo'màt'kāvtù = To be married.

Shàqù = To adore. Implies passionate affection & emotional investment. Can be used romantically. But when used alone, can also just express something you are legitimately passionate about. Regardless, It is associated with very deep & overwhelming feelings of affection. The use of Shàq always indicates a level of emotional investment & showcases an intensity that is endemic of deep-seated affections. When using it in reference to a hobby or passion, it displays strong commitment & enthusiasm. For instance, saying “Nï’shàq jōshtànéda” suggests that singing isn't just something you do casually, but rather something they consider to be a big part of their life. - I got the idea from the Arabic terms, Ana a'shaquka & Ana a'shaquki.

- Màtushàqù or Màt'shàqù = To love passionately.

- Zo'màtushàqù = To be deeply in love.

*Qabù = To want.

*Ehnù = To need.

- *Ehna = Need.

Āmàlù = To love (platonically or familially) or to care.

- Āmàl or Màl = Love (platonically or familially) or to care.

Hōmútakù = To lust for.

Nonmútakù or Tūs’mútakù = To find abherotic. To lust after someone you hate. Implicates a desire to dominate. Heavily associated with the idea of conquest. Psychosexualism.

Tūsatù = To dominate.

Fïtaanù = To enthrall. As in, to fascinate, mesmerize, seduce, echant, or bewitch.

- Mohdaasù = To thrall or enslave. As in enthrall; take captive. The state of being under the control of another person. Can be used to refer to one who is enslaved. Can also be used to refer to one under mind control.

Vákhya’tù = To imprime. Meaning to drive one's prey from their shelter.

- Vákhya'ta = Imprime. Lit. “to drive out.”

Yinaetárù = To enchase. 1) To set something into something, such as a gemstone. 2) To decorate with jewels or with inlaid ornaments. 3) To cut or carve, as with a weapon.

Bàzimayù = To scourse. Meaning to barter or exchange.

*Saadï'qù = To dance.

- Saadïna'qù = To dance passionately.

- Dïna'qù = To dance passionately. Shorthand.

- Judhaadïna = A passionate & fiery dance of enticement. Meant to attract a match by drawing a target into dancing with. Though, the more forward dancer may even simply sweep the individual that they're interested in into it.

*Vuqu'ambù = To walk.

*Uayù = To have or own.

*Vīqaanù = To know.

- Vīnù = To know. Shorthand.

*Strunù = To sell.

*Zo'rijù = To be sorry.

- *Rijō = Sorry.

Yàsanonsorqù = To forgive. Literally, “to let hate die.”

Létráqù = To shine.

Yasmàù = To allow.

- Yasmà'nï = Allow me.

Yàsaù = To let.

Kàrakù = To crank.

*Pàrmàgstù = To cook.

- *Brukākù = To bake.

- *Vlihngsù = To whip (as in cooking).

- Lobmàgù = To fry.

- Maezù = To mix/stir/combine.

- Shifamàgù or Shif'màgù = To grill.

- Tahnù = To grind.

- Fàzù = To beat (as in an egg).

- Sarù = To grate.

- Māklù = To sift or separate.

- Sharù = To slice.

-- Sharï = Slice.

- Qaxàrù = To peel.

Taqhànù = To distill.

*Pungù = To poison.

Makalù = To eat or consume.

*Hïhxù = To hunger.

- Zo'hïhxï = To be hungry.

- *Hïhxï = Hungry.

Màvātù = To feast.

Lràbù = To drink.

*Sekàjù = To thirst.

Zo'plexù = To be full.

- Plexō = Full.

Plixù = To fill.

*Laemedù = To swallow.

- *Laemedo = Swallow.

- Sāflaemedïr = Sword-swallower. An entertainer able to swallow swords. Alternatively, also used to refer to one who is especially skilled with swallowing “swords.”

Balù = To bring.

Zo’nerxù = To be wise.

Takàthurù = To breed.

Nàkahù = To fuck.

Vamàtù = To make love.

*Fāntù = To raise or rear (as in a child).

- *Fānta = Raise or rear.

Qûtù = To fall.

Birù = To bury.

Tumainù = To hope.

Yahdurù = To attend.

*Sàreqù = To praise; be thankful.

Fàsïhù = To divide or separate.

- Manfàsï = Division or separation.

*Uàrù = To break.

- Uàrïr = Breaker.

*Situkolù = To dominate.

*Zo'hehferù = To be afraid.

Zo'pashārù = To be wary.

Sàv'pashārù = To beware. Literally, “to have good wariness.”

Nerx'pashārù or Nérpashārù = To beware. Literally, “to have wise wariness.”

Zo'pashù = To be aware.

*Zo'jajànù = To be angry.

Zo’kātitù = To be bitter.

*Saktàrù = To abandon.

*Yusabù = To abuse.

*Otdanù = To accuse.

*Vemehnù = To adhere.

*Ehstejàmù = To anticipate.

Xipù = To argue.

Kalrànù = To arrest.

*Bràntù = To advise.

*Lōmatù = To answer.

*Qorù = To ask.

*Zo'muhsqorosù = To be loyal. Literally, "to be unquestioning."

Vinyàchù = To beg. Lit. “to humbly beseech.”

- Vinyasmù = To pray. Lit. “to humbly request.”

*Jkàrù = To assist or help.

- *Jkàdalù = To save or rescue.

- *Jkàdalï = Save or rescue.

Yarràktù = To protect.

*Sulpinù = To attack.

*Jomedù = To choke.

Vinyù = To humble.

*Dīstù = To bathe.

*Kàlehbù = To finish or complete.

*Vlïngsù = To whip (as in attacking or flogging).

*Pehmehstù = To hunt.

Yàzrupù = To plant (something in the ground).

*Īhtïhlàgù = To respect.

*Kàvtù = To bind.

- *Zo'kāvtù = To be bound.

Surrù = To pleasure.

Isûlfetù = To do or commit evil.

Yunqù = To infuse.

- Yunqae = Infuse.

- Yunqaerib = Infusion.

Zo'aembù = To be just.

- Aembat = Justice.

Xulù = To sew.

- Xularàzù = To embroider.

Kilù = To knot or tie.

- Ih'kilu = A knot.

Yànlinasù, Nūsjù, or Būntù = To weave.

- Būnti = Weave.

Koyusa = Style.

- Uay'koyusù = To have style.

- Zo'koyusù = To be stylish.

Yuelù = To declare.

Ïdeaù = To claim.

Shàrikù = To partake.

Làgù = To sleep.

Spànù = To dream.

Umehù = To wake.

Ledpù = To tire.

Bàrumù = To weary.

- Dunlàm = The world.

- Bàrulàm = World-weary; melancholy.

- Sâdad = A solemn & melancholic feeling of longing.

Nàhadù = To rise.

Laashàmù or Shàmomù = To wax (as in the moon).

- Shàmoma = Wax.

Laawàltù or Wàltadù = To wane (as in the moon).

- Wàltada = Wane.

Zo'mithù = To be with.

LoZ Cultural Masterlist 2

[radioactivepeasant]

Snippet Thursday: Viper continuation

For context: in previous sections Daxter's ottsel hearing and Jak's eco-assisted eyes picked up a deadly snake camouflaged near Damas’s throne. It didn't get there by itself. Having foiled the assassination attempt, Damas keeps the boys with him to help identify the would-be assassin. As it will turn out in a part I haven't written yet, there are two: one is an agent of Veger disguised as a monk who wants to destabilize the Spargan nation so Haven can control it. The other is an exiled Krimzon Guard who thinks Damas is too soft and who has been promised his old rank back if he kills him.

Obviously, this means tensions are about to be very high between Spargus and Haven. A note: the language I have Spargans using for ceremonies comes from some conlangers on reddit who have been expanding the Gerudo language from Breath of the Wild. I chose Gerudo because "Sabaa'geru" or "Evening People" sounded like something that over generations could become the word Spargus.

Check out their work HERE and HERE!

"Hey boss!" Daxter hopped out of the elevator and made straight for the pools of water. "Aaaaahhh. Sweet relief."

Damas stifled a chuckle at the boy's antics. He was better suited to the heat than he pretended, but he'd never begrudge Daxter the use of the water. By the time he'd looked away, Jak was already halfway to the dais with a spring in his step. Something rattled in his hand.

"I didn't expect to see you today, Jak," Damas greeted him, "What's that you've got?"

Jak held up an intricate band of bones, fangs and claws symmetrically spaced between tiny vertebra and polished until they shone. "It's done!"

Carefully, he passed it to Damas, watching him eagerly for his opinion. Damas turned the band necklace over in his hands, eyebrows raised.

"You have some skill, my boy! I'm impressed with the detail! How long did it take you?"

"Not too long. The fangs were the last piece I needed. See?" Jak leaned over his arm to point to the Dust Demon viper's fangs, forming a circle at the front that mimicked the emblem on the tower door.

"You can keep it, I have another one I'm working one." Jak clearly meant it, but the way he was looking at the necklace suggested he wasn't ready to part with it.

"It reminds me of the arm circlets my captains wear outside the city's walls, albeit bone rather than woven fabric." Damas stepped back up to his throne and set the jewelry down on its arm to admire it. He turned to look back down at Jak, who was clearly pleased by the comparison.

"Were you able to locate Thrax or the false monk?"

Jak's smile fell immediately into a scowl. "Lost Thrax in the Underport. Veger's guy? No idea. Sorry."

Damas jolted. "You chased him all the way into Haven?! Were you seen?"

In the water, Daxter opened one eye and called up, "They don't suspect nothin'. See, those ungrateful yakkows think they can just snap their fingers and Jak will come runnin', so they just figure we're there on one of their orders and start piling on the tasks."

He shut his eye again and yawned. "Boy are they in for a surprise if this turns into war."

"It may come to war," Damas acknowledged. He was devastatingly matter-of-fact about it, as if he was simply discussing the weather. He turned away from his throne, and the ring of tiny bones, to face Jak.

His gaze rested on him with an unbearable weight.

"Should that day come, you will no longer be able to simply run between cities as you please. I need to know where you stand, Jak."

Perhaps his own lack of hesitation should have concerned him. Made him feel guilty for abandoning friends and history so quickly.

It didn't. It made him feel braver than he'd ever felt.

Taking a breath for courage, Jak stepped up onto the dais and approached the king.

"If you asked it of me," Jak said quietly, meeting Damas’s eyes for as long as he could, "I would breach the walls myself. If you gave the order, I'd even lead the Infiltrators right into the Council Hall. As long as the few people who actually stood with us are given at least a chance to support Spargus, there is nothing binding me to Haven."

Damas looked at him with a bemused expression that wavered between stern and fond before a gentle pride won out. He laughed softly and shook his head.

"I don't think I've ever had a citizen quite as bold as you, young one." He rubbed his chin in thought for a moment, then smirked. "Very well, I accept your terms. Give me the names of these "friends", and they will be granted a chance for asylum."

The boy's smile was brief, but genuine and full of life. He stood a little straighter, trying to look as grown-up as possible.

"Then you have your answer," he replied.

"You'll stand with me? Even against the city your friends call home?" Damas pressed, just to be certain.

With a level of emotion unusual for him, Jak answered firmly, "I'd follow you into the underworld. You're-"

He cut himself off quickly, but his eyes finished the sentence for him.

You're the closest thing I have to a father-!

Blinking in a belated effort to hide those emotions, Jak let them push his impulse into action. Two deep breaths, one for courage, one for luck. Then he bowed, fist to his heart.

"Damas, where you go, I go. I will stand with you -- I swear on the Beacon -- even against the people who called themselves our friends. For our people."

Inside, he was shaking. This was a step he'd never taken. He'd never formally given his loyalty to anyone. If Damas didn't accept it-

Jak refused to think about that.

In an instant Damas’s entire posture softened. He placed both hands on Jak’s shoulders, and raised him back up.

"Do you understand what you're saying?" he asked in a hushed voice.

With a dry throat, Jak swallowed and nodded hard. He searched his mind frantically for the old Coastwatcher language Wastelanders still used for ceremonial purposes.

"A'neen Sabaa'geru vaqu."

We are Spargans.

"E'so Sabaa'geru vaqu, darro'ni," Damas answered gravely. You are of Spargus, my son.

It took him far less time to remember the old tongue.

He stepped back to scoop the band of snake vertebrae off his throne and looped it twice around Jak’s right arm before bringing their foreheads together for an instant.

"I will not forget this," he vowed. "I'm...proud of you, Jak."

Now we are one, son-of-my-heart, his spirit sang. What do I care if you have not earned your last amulet? Now and forever you are Spargan!

Jak's eyes glistened when Damas released him, but his crooked smile didn't budge. This was no childish impulse, he'd meant every word. And Damas would honor that pledge.

"Go, then," he said, returning the smile, "seek out your allies in Haven and tell me where they stand."

"We will." Jak squared his shoulders proudly.

"And," Damas added, raising a brow, "I will expect regular reports on your progress, Captain."

"Don't worry, I- Captain?!" Jak sputtered.

There was just a hint of mischief in Damas’s eyes as he gestured to the armband now covering Jak's bicep. "I am giving you the same authority to recruit citizens that I gave Sig. Use it wisely."

Scurrying up out of the water, Daxter rejoined Jak and smacked his leg repeatedly. He knew exactly who he was recruiting.

And who they weren't recruiting.

Jak stood straighter, stiffer, and Daxter felt him trembling just barely under his paw.

A captain? Him? No one listened to him, he was a glorified servant! What was Damas thinking, giving someone like him authority?

Don't screw this up, Jak. Don't screw this up, whatever you do.

He took a shaky breath. "I- I don't um. I don't know how to- to lead, or if anyone would listen to me but-" DON'T SCREW THIS UP!

"I'll-"

The words caught in his throat, then escaped past his teeth.

"I'll do my best to make you proud."

Damas grinned fiercely at him.

"You already do."

[bigsoftmarshmallow]

What if Equal Lady (remember she's not Gerudo) goes out of her way to learn the Gerudan language, but she hides it from Ganondorf so she can surprise him (she gets lots of help from other Gerudo or from old books, though). That way, when she proceeds to woo (read: tease) him in his own tongue, he's all the more surprised. (Hopefully, pleasantly so.)

Like, it’s obvious that she's not just repeating the material of old poets. Because the words still sound & feel like her, just more flowery & in the style of Zajal with perfect (if slightly accented) Gerudan, which shows how spur of the moment & from the heart her words are.

She seems to praise things he hadn't considered to be attractive about himself. Things like how rare his real smile is, how it causes his eyes to shine so bright that they put the sun to shame, which she says makes it all the more lovely & priceless to behold. The way his lips stretch ever so slight, but real across his face. How his laughter rumbles like storm clouds in his chest. The way he moves, leonine in nature & the way he stalks his prey in battle like a predator across the dunes in pursuit of his anticipated kill, both intimidating & majestic.

Noting how his brows furrow & his lips pucker when he's thinking deeply about something as his fingers scratch his chin/through the fine hairs of his beard (depending on the Dorf). How it makes her want to peck the inviting petals of his lips until he's left breathless. How his mind is a beautiful, complex riddle surely crafted by the ancients that she wishes to slowly solve as they discover their joined futures together.

How the roughness of his hands draw a map of the hardships he's endured to obtain the immeasurable strength at his beck & call. Yet those same large hands that so easily slice through enemies/armies, are also warm & wonderful when his fingers thread through her own.

All the while, he feels the open & honest appreciation in her bedroom eyes burn into his skin & the warm intent.

If this were Undertale, she’d be hitting that Flirt button HARD.

(She is very intentionally trying to make him turn the color of a ripe tomato. Does she succeed or do the Dorfs clock on & get her back? And if he decides to turn the tables, how would he wax poetic? Personally, I see him comparing her to the moon or a storm. The moon because it's considered the most beautiful word in the Arabic language, thus, he'd be calling her exceptionally beautiful, & a storm because I see the Gerudo viewing them as both beautiful & dangerous, which would be a high compliment to them, I think.)

THISISSOFUCKINGCUTEIMMAEATYOUEQUALLADYAHHH-

WW Ganondorf would be so shocked at hearing the Gerudo language again. He is the last of his kind, as far as he knows, so to hear the language of his people once more? He would soften so much. He would grow quiet, murmuring back words of love and affirmation, stepping close to cup your cheek. You can see in his eyes the depth of his appreciation and love. He doesnt even pay attention to the flowery words, just the fact that you learned his language makes him melt with love. <3

OoT Ganondorf is impressed you learned! Slightly surprised, but of course you would want to learn your lover's language. The Gerudo are still around here, so it is more easily accessible for learning. He would be the one to correct your enunciation and grammar, though he does it with a softer smirk than usual. He is the type to gently mock mispronunciation, before stating firmly you would join him in lessons from now on. He purrs in the Gerudo tongue, and finally gives compliments for the wonderful surprise. <3

TP Ganondorf kinda... freezes a bit when he hears the Gerudo tongue from your lips. It has been centuries since he had heard it, and now that you revealed you know, it kinda gives him flashbacks. He's quick to recover, however. He acknowledges the flirting and softness, but he now wants to see how well you know the tongue. He takes you back to the bedroom to see if you can recall the words under "tense" situations. (The man wont admit that hearing his lover speak his mother tongue did things to him.)

HW Ganondorf is surprised, especially since there are so few Gerudo left (Never see any in game... Sad.) He listens, before rambling in his own tongue about your skill in battle, how watching you train does things to him no other does. He appreciate the compliments, but flattery earns no points from him. He is more pleased that you know his mother tongue. Now during meetings with Ghirahim and Zant, he mutters things to you about their idiocy and bickering.

And Now, For What ChatGPT Thinks:

Ganondorf from "The Wind Waker"

Reaction:

Initial Shock and Surprise: Wind Waker Ganondorf would be genuinely surprised and taken aback by his lover’s sudden use of the ancient Gerudo language. The depth of her secret learning and the sincerity of her words would catch him off guard.

Emotional Softening: Hearing such heartfelt and poetic praises, especially in his native tongue, would deeply touch him. His usually hardened demeanor would soften visibly, showing a rare vulnerability.

Pride and Gratitude: He would feel a profound sense of pride and gratitude. The effort she put into learning his language and the way she appreciates his unique qualities would resonate deeply with him.

Intimate Response: Ganondorf might respond by pulling her close, expressing his feelings through a rare, tender embrace. His words would be sincere and heartfelt, thanking her for seeing and valuing aspects of him that he rarely acknowledges himself.

Quote: "You have touched my heart in ways I did not think possible. Your words are a treasure I will hold dear."

Ganondorf from "Ocarina of Time"

Reaction:

Initial Astonishment and Suspicion: Ocarina of Time Ganondorf’s initial reaction would be a mix of astonishment and a hint of suspicion. He would be surprised by her knowledge and wonder how she managed to learn the ancient language without his notice.

Gradual Acceptance and Appreciation: As she continues to speak, the sincerity and depth of her praises would gradually break down his defenses. He would start to genuinely appreciate her words and the effort she put into learning the language.

Pride and Possessiveness: He would feel a strong sense of pride that his partner took such steps to understand his culture. There would also be a possessive element, feeling even more connected and protective over her.

Deepened Bond: Ganondorf would see this as a significant deepening of their bond. He might respond with a mix of authoritative and affectionate gestures, showing his appreciation through both words and actions.

Quote: "You have gone to great lengths to understand me, and for that, you have my deepest respect and affection."

Ganondorf from "Twilight Princess"

Reaction:

Surprised Delight and Curiosity: Twilight Princess Ganondorf would be delightfully surprised. His curiosity would be piqued, wondering how and why she learned the ancient language in secret.

Emotional Impact and Reflection: The deep, poetic praises would have a strong emotional impact on him. He would reflect on her words, perhaps realizing how much she sees and values him beyond his usual self-perception.

Protective and Gentle: He would feel a strong protective urge towards her, appreciating her gesture on a deep level. Despite his dark and brooding nature, he would show a rare gentleness in his response.

Intimate Connection: This moment would significantly strengthen their intimate connection. He might respond with a mix of soft, appreciative words and actions that show his deepening love and commitment.

Quote: "Your words are a balm to my soul. You see me as I truly am, and for that, I am eternally grateful."

Ganondorf from "Hyrule Warriors"

Reaction:

Immediate Enthusiasm and Surprise: Hyrule Warriors Ganondorf would react with immediate enthusiasm and surprise. He would be visibly impressed by her knowledge and the effort she put into learning the language.

Ego Boost and Genuine Appreciation: The detailed and heartfelt praises would give his ego a significant boost. He would genuinely appreciate her words, feeling a deeper sense of connection and admiration towards her.

Grand Gesture of Affection: Known for his grandiose nature, he might respond with a grand gesture of affection. This could involve a public display of appreciation or a significant gift to show his gratitude.

Strengthened Bond: This would further strengthen their bond, making him feel even more proud of having her as his partner. He would be more open about his feelings and might express his appreciation in an elaborate, heartfelt manner.

Quote: "You have not only learned my language but also touched my heart with your words. I am truly fortunate to have you by my side."

Summary

Wind Waker Ganondorf: Initially shocked and emotionally softened, responds with sincere gratitude and tender embrace.

Ocarina of Time Ganondorf: Astonished and gradually appreciative, shows pride and deepened possessiveness, responding with authoritative affection.

Twilight Princess Ganondorf: Delightfully surprised and deeply impacted, responds with protective gentleness and intimate connection.

Hyrule Warriors Ganondorf: Enthusiastically surprised and ego-boosted, responds with grand gestures of affection and strengthened bond.

Each Ganondorf’s reaction reflects their unique personalities, blending their initial surprise with deep appreciation and a strengthened emotional connection with their partner.

[thesacredtwink]

What do you think of the new Gerudo pronunciation tidbit we got from TOTK? I know you were constructing a Gerudo conlang a while back so I'm interested to see what you thought of this.

I think it's wonderful actually! I love the use of the new sounds and the slang terms. Languages do develop and change with time, and it makes sense that post botw/during totk we see that this holds true for the Gerudo language as well. I particularly like the cultural implications of slang not being professional for soldiers to use. It's just a little bit of depth to the culture and the works the language represents!

[knightofhylia]

Hylian Decoders

A Link Between Worlds

Skyward Sword

Twilight Princess

Wind Waker

Breath of the Wild

Sheikah (Wild Era)

Goron (Wild Era)

Gerudo (Wild Era)

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