Nux

Geographical Distribution

Spoken along the coast and much of the oasis villages in Tesard

Morphology

The langauge uses affixes to modify or expand the vocabulary of the langauge.
nak+zor = Sandstorm, Graesh ǂ ir (Graesh + ir = Find Shelter / Need Shelter

Pluralization: Often to represent multiples of something you double the last sound of the word
A dune sea = Nak ǂ ak, or an army Sh'kaar'aar'aar

The increase in number of vocalizations of the final sound, or addition of a pallatal click ( ǂ ) often indicates a great number rather than just simply more than one.

To indicate possessiveness one often adds an -in or -ir to the object during the sentence
The hunter his shelter travels to = Sh'kaar Graesh-ir naknak

Negation is indicated by the addition of Zao ǂ, or by Zaa ǂ.
The Sun gone/goes/is down = Zao Zao ǂ (Alternate meaning is It has gotten cold/ There is no heat

To indicate interrogatives you add a rising ǂ ǂ ku to the end of the sentence
Zao zao ǂ can be changed to a question, asking if the sun has gone down by altering it to say "Zao Zao ǂ ǂ ǂ ku?" (Has the sun gone down, has the temperature dropped?)

Vocabulary

Words are often compounded or altered from simple utterances, below are a few;
Nak: Sand/Dunes
Zao/Zaa: Sun, Heat, or Danger
Sh'kaar: Predator/Hunter, Enemy
Graesh: Shelter, Plants, or Cold
Raaszak: Water, Stream, Pool, Liquid, Liquid-like or, Wet

Phonetics

The langauge empahsizes consonant sounds such as 's', 'z', 'sh', and 'zhu'. It is also common to find guttural tones such as 'ge', 'gu', and 'kr'. These sounds tend to be easier for reptilian tonal structures.
Khoisan clicks are also common. Used as idle noises, calming or encouragement, or used to accent certain words.
Vowel noises such as 'aa', 'ao', and 'ae' are also common

Tenses

Given the harsh desert environment the langauge has a lot of rich vocabulary to refer to things describing survival or near time. The language has a difficult time speaking about the future out past a few days.
The past is often referred to by generational time. Such as in my grandfather's day or in the day of the people of King Agamas

Sentence Structure

Sentences are structured using a SOV system. Subject, Object, and Verb.
The Warrior (Subject) the enemy (object) to attack (verb/action)
Spoken by
Common Phrases
Greetings
"May your scales/skin be cool", referencing the importance of temperature regulation and the harshness of the desert. This greeting is often accompanied by food and drink
"You your flesh remains unpicked from one's bones", this greeting is often given between old friends on the road. Referring to the present danger and difficulty of survival in this environment.
Common Unisex Names
Zaaruk "Sun Warrior"
Graesh "Sheltered/Protected One"
Raaszacsh'karr "Water Hunter/Water Finder"
Sh'kaarzao "Great Hunter"
Naksvaa "Sand Storm"
Krazao "Sun Bearer"
Naknak "Dune Traveller"
Vorraaszak "Oasis in the Sand Storm"
Zal'ra "Sun's Grace/Peace"
Sh'kaarzaa "Great Hunter (Alt. Spelling)"
Nak'riǂ "Sun Dancer/Strider"
Kranak "Heat of the Sun"

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