Icon of the Druchii or Dark Elves of Naggaroth
Druhir, also sometimes called Black Elven, is the dialect of the standard Elven language of Eltharin spoken by the Dark Elves of Naggaroth, which blends the lexicons of Eltharin and the Black Speech of Chaos, though the Druchii always speak in the pure form of the Dark Tongue when discussing matters related to sorcery.[1a]
The runic script used for written Druhir is called Druchast. Druchast runes are much sharper and angular than regular Eltharin runes.[9b]
A[]
- Ainur Tel - Eye of Fate, an artifact from ancient Nagarythe that allows the user to see hundreds of miles.[11a]
- Ancri Dam - Heart of the Stag.[5a]
- Anwyr na Eruen - The Bride of Ruin, figure in an ancient Khainite prophecy.[7b]
- Athlan na Dyr - The Taker of Heads, title of Malekith's personal champion.[11c]
- Autarii - Druhir term for the Blackspine Shades.[5a]
B[]
- Barvalk - A liquor carried by Dark Riders to keep them warm in the winter nights.[11a]
D[]
- Daerlythe - "Burning Fury". Name of the first Spellthirster War Hydra.[10a]
- Dalakoi - "Strength against Death", Druhir term for the long mail shirt usually worn under a breastplate.[2b]
- Drachau - "Hand of Night". Title of one of the rulers of the six black cities.[5a]
- Draich - An executioner's weapon, as well as the act of execution.[4a]
- Draichnyr na Khaine - Warriors of the temple of Khaine, likely referring to the Executioners.[7b]
- Drannach - "Sky-Piercer", spears used by the Dark Elves.[2a]
G[]
- Ghlaith - "Spineblade", an archaic weapon used by Dark Elf nobles in ritual duels.[2c]
H[]
- Haakseer - The traditional voyage of a nobleborn Druchii upon coming of age, plundering coastlines and earning themselves a name.[5a]
- Hadrilkar - "Collar of service", a torc worn by Druchii to show their allegiance to a specific noble house, temple or guild.[5a]
- Haru'ann - Council of five that serves the Grand Carnifex of Khaine.[7a]
- Heshyr na Tuan - Keepers of the Dead, a rank in the Cult of Khaine.[7a]
- Hithuan - The etiquettes of leaving space in sword lengths according to one's station.[5a]
- Hushalta - This substance, also known as "Mother's Milk," is a thick, acrid liquid, made from plant extracts taken from Tilea and alkaloid substances found in the mountains of Naggaroth. The drink induces a deep sleep, characterized by vivid nightmares and lingering hallucinations after waking, though it also speeds the healing process for the Druchii. High doses can result in memory loss and even dementia after a prolonged period of use.[5a]
K[]
- Keikalla - "Spirit bells", janglers worn by Druchii nobles to ward away malevolent spirits and announce their presence on the battlefield.[2c]
- Khairith Irlean - "The Place of a Thousand Bloody Delights". Name given to a Cathayan port massacred by Witch Elves.[3a]
- Khaitan - Long silk robe worn by Druchii nobles.[2c]
- Kheitain - "Soul Eater", the lance used by Cold One Knights.[2c]
- Khelthrai - A bloody death.[12a]
L[]
- Lakelui - "Soultaker", an archaic weapon used by Dark Elf nobles in ritual duels.[2c]
M[]
- Maelith - plural: Maelithii, Dark Elf ghost.
- Maibd (or Maihd) - name for the Witch Elves.[2b]
N[]
R[]
- Raksha - Term for the restless dead, more specifically to a vengeful ghost that preys on the living.[5a]
S[]
- Sa'an'ishar - Shorthand of the command "Shields and Spears", the standard Druchii battle formation, used to command attention.[5a]
- Shayar Nuan - "Blessed Dead", the assassins of Khaine.[7d]
U[]
- Uraithen - "Deathrain", repeater crossbows used by Dark Elves.[2a]
- Urhan - "High One", traditional title of the leader of a Shade Clan.[5a]
- Urithain - "Destroyer", the sword of Malekith.[8a]
V[]
- Vaulkhar - "Maker of chains", title of the general of a drachau's army.[5a]
- Vauvalka - "Shadow-caster", sorcerers not aligned to the Convent of Sorceresses, operating in half-legality.[5a]
- Vrahsha - The slime excreted by the Cold Ones, used to make the beasts more docile and usable as beasts of war.[7c]
- Vraith - a type of sleek blade, often used in pairs.[9a]
Sources[]
- 6: Malus Darkblade Chronicle: Reaper of Souls (Novel) by Dan Abnett & Mike Lee
- 7: Malus Darkblade Chronicle: Warpsword (Novel) by Dan Abnett & Mike Lee
- 9: Malus Darkblade Chronicle: Bloodstorm (Novel) by Dan Abnett & Mike Lee
- 11: Malus Darkblade Chronicle: Lord of Ruin (Novel) by Dan Abnett & Mike Lee