Thal’Sylin "Old Threadcall"
Writing System
Thal’Sylin glyphs are formed with continuous thread-like loops, designed to mimic the motion of Sashweave. Each glyph conveys both phoneme and emotional resonance, making the script semi-pictographic. Ink is often made from loomroot oils or Aether-Moss essence, and sacred glyphs shift slightly in shape depending on the user’s emotional intent.
Geographical Distribution
Thal’Sylin is used primarily in ceremonial rites, Threadwright rituals, and high-cultural gatherings. It is still taught in all diaspora sanctuaries, especially in Virelin’s Step, Myriath’s Hollow, and elder enclaves throughout Umbrenor and Selendral.
While the everyday Thalrani now speak a dialect known as Sashan, knowledge of Thal’Sylin is still required for those studying to become Threadwrights or Keepers of Kin.
Vocabulary
- Vaeyra — Weave Mother (revered spiritual matron)
- Sylin — Thread / Language / Binding
- Kaelen — First Cry, or sacred birth
- Thal — Sacred, ancient root, origin
- Shae — Is / Exists (neutral verb)
- Nareth — Grief (used in rites of mourning)
- Ryelun — Peace through loss
- Olai’thal — Yours in Thread (a farewell)
Phonetics
Thal’Sylin emphasizes soft consonants, elongated vowels, and glottal stops between meaningful clauses. Ending syllables like -n, -th, or -ae are often aspirated to denote reverence or grief.
Tenses
Thal’Sylin uses temporal layering rather than strict past, present, and future. The form of a word shifts based on the emotional perspective of the speaker, not just linear time.
For example, Kaelen ("birth") becomes Kaalen if you are anticipating a birth, and Kael'neth if the birth is remembered in grief.
Sentence Structure
The typical sentence order is Verb–Subject–Emotive Marker–Object, with modifiers coming last. This places action and emotion before identity, reinforcing the cultural belief that what one does and feels is more meaningful than who they are.
Example:
‘Shae thal Vaeyra nareth syliin.
(Is the Weave Mother in grief, binding silence.)
Adjective Order
Adjectives follow the noun, and emotional adjectives precede physical ones.
Kaelen shaeryn liraeth = “Child of joyful longing and silver eyes”
Structural Markers
Markers such as ‘arun, -veth, and shaen- indicate intent, spiritual connection, or disapproval. These are woven into ceremonial speeches, especially during vow bindings, funerals, and rites of lineage adoption.
- ‘arun = I, the speaker
- shaen- = negative marker prefix
- -veth = suffix of the spirit or soul
- nira- = prefix of future hope
To speak in Threadcall is to weave what cannot be undone.
Spoken by
Common Phrases
- Olai’thal — “Yours in thread” (Parting blessing)
- Shae’nai lor — “Let silence guide you” (Used in funerals or solemn goodbyes)
- Thal’shaen kalai — “I unbind this vow” (Divorce or ritual exile)
- Vaeyra’mirun veth — “The Loommother listens” (Spoken at the beginning of a rite)
- ’Arun kale thal — “I begin again in thread” (Spoken during rebirth or re-acceptance rituals)
Common Female Names
Thal’Sylin feminine names tend to end in -ira, -enya, or -iel. Names such as Vaelira, Shaenya, Olthiel, and Kaliraeth are common among women, often chosen to mirror Sashline heritage or spiritual traits.
Common Male Names
Masculine names frequently carry endings like -arun, -ael, or -enor. Examples include Kaelen, Mytharun, Thariel, and Veyorun. Many male names carry layered meanings tied to conflict, hope, or service.
Common Unisex Names
Unisex names are widely respected in Thalrani society and often contain gliding syllables like Lirae, Enai, Shuriel, Talren, or Aurineth. These names are especially common among Threadwrights or adoptees.
Common Family Names
Family names are inherited matrilineally but altered slightly upon marriage or lineage-bonding. Common family names include Thalyron, Shaenira, Olvaris, Loometh, and Veysilin. All carry markers of ancestral Sashlines.
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