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A list of rough translations provided by the [[Mindspike]] of the Obesk language and what they mean, |
A list of rough translations provided by the [[Mindspike]] of the [[Obesk]] language and what they mean, as well as a list of some Obesk colloquialisms. |
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== Time == |
== Time == |
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* '''Eye''' - A year on Obeski, roughly 2.33 Earth years |
* '''Eye''' - A year on Obeski, roughly 2.33 Earth years. |
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* '''Radiant''' - Presumably analogue to a season or month, or other sub-division of a year |
* '''Radiant''' - Presumably analogue to a season or month, or other sub-division of a year. |
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* '''Gaze''' - Roughly analogue to a day |
* '''Gaze''' - Roughly analogue to a day. |
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* '''Wink''' - Roughly analogue to 1-3 hours <ref>Akizet uses it to denote a long period of time during the interview ("i could speak for winks on what followed")</ref> |
* '''Wink''' - Roughly analogue to 1-3 hours <ref>Akizet uses it to denote a long period of time during the interview ("i could speak for winks on what followed")</ref>. |
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* '''Blink''' - Roughly analogue to a second |
* '''Blink''' - Roughly analogue to a second. |
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== Colloquialisms == |
== Colloquialisms == |
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* '''A cloud passing underneath the eye''' - Total darkness |
* '''A cloud passing underneath the eye''' - Total darkness. |
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* '''A dance upon |
* '''A dance upon [[Veilk]]''' - "Up to chance". |
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* '''A glow between the |
* '''A glow between the Veilk-stalks''' - A hidden treasure, referring to the [[Glossary#Prey|Celki]] which often grow on Veilk. |
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* '''Beneath the receptors of -''' |
* '''Beneath the receptors of -''' "In comparison to" or "with respect to". |
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* '''Bright Cousins''' - A nickname given to humans by the Obesk for |
* '''Bright Cousins''' - A nickname given to humans by the Obesk, for their resemblance to larval Obesk and the relative "brightness" of Earth. |
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* '''Cousinly eyes''' - Eyes with black pupils |
* '''Cousinly eyes''' - Eyes with black pupils; a human's eyes. |
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* '''Death''' - Contextually refers to the altered living state of a Qou after undergoing ascension |
* '''Death''' - Contextually refers to the altered living state of a [[Glossary#Castes|Qou]] after undergoing ascension. |
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* '''Larval''' - Refers to either an Obesk that has not yet undergone ascension, or a time prior to that event for those who have |
* '''Larval''' - Refers to either an Obesk that has not yet undergone ascension, or a time prior to that event for those who have. |
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* '''Eyes closed''' - "No idea" |
* '''Eyes closed''' - "No idea". |
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* '''Fresh from the |
* '''Fresh from the [[Glossary#Castes|Jut]]'s receptor''' -"Brand new"/"cutting edge". |
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* '''Great gaze''' - "Good day" |
* '''Great gaze''' - "Good day". |
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* '''Have in sight''' - "Keep in mind/ |
* '''Have in sight''' - "Keep in mind"/"remember". |
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* '''Heard from a |
* '''Heard from a Veilk's whisper''' - "A little bird told me". |
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* '''How does Velzie's gaze behold you?''' - "How are you doing?" |
* '''How does Velzie's gaze behold you?''' - "How are you doing?" |
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* '''How beholds you?''' - Shortened form of "How does Velzie's gaze behold you?" |
* '''How beholds you?''' - Shortened form of "How does Velzie's gaze behold you?" |
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* '''Keep Velzie entertained, will you?''' - Requesting wishes for a safe journey |
* '''Keep Velzie entertained, will you?''' - Requesting wishes for a safe journey. |
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* '''Kelnit''' - Insult |
* '''Kelnit''' - Insult; derogatory term meaning "incompetent fighter". |
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* '''My shining parasites''' - "My lucky stars" |
* '''My shining parasites''' - "My lucky stars". |
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* '''No tendril left to rot''' - "No stone left unturned" |
* '''No tendril left to rot''' - "No stone left unturned". |
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* '''Sludged''' - Dead/destroyed corru |
* '''Sludged''' - Dead/destroyed [[corru]]. |
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* '''Through some giggle of Velzie''' - "By some twist of fate" |
* '''Through some giggle of Velzie''' - "By some twist of fate". |
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* '''Velzie instills a vision''' - A sudden epiphany |
* '''Velzie instills a vision''' - A sudden epiphany. |
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* '''Velzie's eye cast down''' - Said before a very shocking statement |
* '''Velzie's eye cast down''' - Said before a very shocking statement. |
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* '''Velzie's fondness for repetition is truly nauseating''' - Said after misfortune befalls someone, especially if said misfortune mirrors a negative past experience they had |
* '''Velzie's fondness for repetition is truly nauseating''' - Said after misfortune befalls someone, especially if said misfortune mirrors a negative past experience they had. |
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* '''Velzie's smile upon you''' - "God bless you" |
* '''Velzie's smile upon you''' - "God bless you". |
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* '''Velzie's wrath''' - "Swear to god" |
* '''Velzie's wrath''' - "Swear to god". |
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* '''Would you hold conflict''' - "Would you mind" |
* '''Would you hold conflict''' - "Would you mind?" |
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* '''When my receptors started to split''' - |
* '''When my receptors started to split''' - May refer to an Obesk's transition into maturity. |
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== Geography == |
== Geography == |
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** '''Vaznian''' - A person from Vazni. |
** '''Vaznian''' - A person from Vazni. |
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* '''Tuvazu''' - A continent on Obeski that has been "abandoned" for some reason, known for their "exotic |
* '''Tuvazu''' - A continent on Obeski that has been "abandoned" for some reason, known for their "exotic Veilk parasites". |
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=== Cities === |
=== Cities === |
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* '''Zevazni''' - Central cave-city. Said to be the origin of the corrucystic revolution, where mindcores (and thus ascension) were invented. |
* '''Zevazni''' - Central cave-city. Said to be the origin of the [[Corrucyst|corrucystic]] revolution, where mindcores (and thus ascension) were invented. |
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* '''Akaniva''' - A cave-city in Ekiva, facing the coast of Vazni. Home of Miltza. |
* '''Akaniva''' - A cave-city in Ekiva, facing the coast of Vazni. Home of [[Miltza]]. |
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** '''- |
** '''-iva''' - Suffix indicating a cave-city located in Ekiva. |
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* '''Kozazni''' - A cave-city in Vazni, presumed home of Kazki. |
* '''Kozazni''' - A cave-city in Vazni, presumed home of Kazki. |
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** '''- |
** '''-azni''' - Suffix indicating a cave-city located in Vazni. |
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* '''Oltazni''' - A cave-city in Vazni, home of Akizet and Cavik. |
* '''Oltazni''' - A cave-city in Vazni, home of Akizet and Cavik. |
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=== Natural Landmarks === |
=== Natural Landmarks === |
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* '''Spires''' - Natural(?) giant monoliths that rise in Obeski. |
* '''Spires''' - Natural(?) giant monoliths that rise in Obeski. |
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** '''Vazni Spire''' - A spire formed near the Vazni region of Obeski, with gigantic spirestorms that are generated around it. |
** '''Vazni Spire''' - A spire formed near the Vazni region of Obeski, with gigantic "spirestorms" that are generated around it. |
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== Culture == |
== Culture == |
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=== Castes === |
=== Castes === |
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* '''Castes''' - Groups which |
* '''Castes''' - Groups which Obesk are mainly born into, with the exception of Qou (see Kiv, Jut, Tir, Vel). |
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* '''Qou''' - A caste of |
* '''Qou''' - A caste of Obesk which have become one with corru. They inhabit mindcores and construct bodies out of corru, and are typically referred to as once-[caste], with "Qou" replacing their previous caste in their names. |
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* '''Vel''' - |
* '''Vel''' - Little is known about Vel, compared to other castes. They are implied to enjoy playing tricks (or may even have to in order to live), and typically have curled receptors. |
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* '''Tir''' - A caste that |
* '''Tir''' - A caste that is known for digging and/or hunting. They typically have branched receptors, which produce acid, used to aid in digging. |
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* '''Kiv''' - A caste |
* '''Kiv''' - A caste known to act as security. They typically have long receptors. |
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* '''Jut''' - A caste |
* '''Jut''' - A caste known to act as engineers. They are said to "teach" corru in some way, and typically have short, pointed receptors. |
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=== Religion === |
=== Religion === |
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* '''Structurist''' - Old-fashioned worshipper of Velzie |
* '''Structurist''' - Old-fashioned worshipper of Velzie. Prays with palms facing upwards and at face level. |
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=== Art Styles === |
=== Art Styles === |
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=== Clothing === |
=== Clothing === |
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* '''Jekzi''' - A robe-like |
* '''Jekzi''' - A robe-like Vaznian traditional garment. |
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=== Jobs === |
=== Jobs === |
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* '''Cavernguard''' - An |
* '''Cavernguard''' - An Obesk who guards caverns. |
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* '''Constructor''' - A Structurist who builds religious monuments. |
* '''Constructor''' - A Structurist who builds religious monuments. |
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* '''Surface Runner''' - |
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=== Games === |
=== Games === |
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* '''Parasite''' - A boardgame with circular pieces on a grid |
* '''Parasite''' - A boardgame with circular pieces on a grid. Whoever has the most areas/pieces wins the game, with corner pieces implied to have more value than others. |
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== Tools == |
== Tools == |
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* '''Valika''' - A wide conical headwear, used as camouflage on the surface. |
* '''Valika''' - A type of wide conical headwear, used as camouflage on the surface. |
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* '''Zenruka''' - A self- |
* '''Zenruka''' - A self-destructive device that acts as an alarm, exploding at a set time after a period of decay. |
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=== Corru-Related === |
=== Corru-Related === |
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* '''Aima Cyst''' - A type of cyst that help increase the situational awareness of the wearer by streaming an additional sensory feed to them. |
* '''[[Aima cyst|Aima Cyst]]''' - A type of cyst that help increase the situational awareness of the wearer by streaming an additional sensory feed to them. |
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* '''Blue-''' - Full name unknown, it is a sludgy byproduct of |
* '''Blue-''' - Full name unknown, it is a sludgy, bioluminescent byproduct of Sfer vats, used in [[Cavelights]] to replace [[Glossary#Other|yuzku]]. |
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* '''Corruskivi''' - A corru repair tool which can easily pass through corru, used by Tozik. |
* '''[[Corruskivi]]''' - A corru repair tool which can easily pass through corru, used by [[Tozik]]. |
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* '''Disabler''' - An industrial tool used to safely disable corrucystic entities at a range |
* '''[[Disabler]]''' - An industrial tool used to safely disable corrucystic entities at a range by firing out spines, which consumes a charge of the disabler. |
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* '''Restorative Cyst''' - A type of cyst that contains a sort of balm that, when applied to a corrucystic entity, patches up its shell and restores functionality to its systems. |
* '''[[Restorative cyst|Restorative Cyst]]''' - A type of cyst that contains a sort of balm that, when applied to a corrucystic entity, patches up its shell and restores functionality to its systems. |
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* '''Satik Cyst''' - A type of cyst that contains small applicators which apply a sort of temporary "shell" around its wearer when deployed. |
* '''[[Satik cyst|Satik Cyst]]''' - A type of cyst that contains small applicators which apply a sort of temporary "shell" around its wearer when deployed. |
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* '''Sfer/Sfer |
* '''[[Sfer]]/[[Sfer Cube]]''' - Obesk fuel and currency. Theorized to be a fungus grown from metal. |
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* '''Zzepel''' - A back-mounted utility used by surface runners, used to create small |
* '''Zzepel''' - A back-mounted utility used by surface runners, used to create small, semi-spherical corrucystic shells around the wearer. Similar to a camping tent; popular for Veilk-camping. |
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=== Weapons === |
=== Weapons === |
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* '''[[Bright Weaponry]]''' - Any weapon made by humans and characterized as using "dead metal" as ammunition. |
* '''[[Bright Weaponry]]''' - Any weapon made by humans and characterized as using "dead metal" as ammunition. |
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* '''Kavruka''' - Used to refer to either a bomb, or a bomb-like surface creature. |
* '''[[Kavruka]]''' - Used to refer to either a bomb, or a bomb-like surface creature. |
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=== Machinery === |
=== Machinery === |
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* '''Dullvoice Receiver''' - A tool used by surface runners to communicate with others using the |
* '''Dullvoice Receiver''' - A tool used by surface runners to communicate with others using the [[The Dull Contrivance|Dull]], similar to a walkie-talkie. |
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* '''Glazika''' - A machine made |
* '''[[Glazika]]''' - A machine presumably made from corru, and seemingly used to tend to machinery. |
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== Ecology == |
== Ecology == |
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=== Predators === |
=== Predators === |
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* '''Deceiving Bulb''' - A surface predator commonly found near rivers, imitating the glow of a mature |
* '''Deceiving Bulb''' - A surface predator commonly found near rivers, imitating the glow of a mature Celki to lure prey. |
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* '''Secri''' - |
* '''Secri''' - Microscopic red apex predator parasites on Obeski, possibly fungal. They hijack bodies and change both the physiology and psychology of the infected in order to spread. |
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* '''Guktik''' - A predator with bladed arms |
* '''Guktik''' - A predator with bladed arms. Said to taste well when paired with [[Kazki's Simulacra|ZZOUST!]] |
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=== Prey === |
=== Prey === |
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* '''Celki''' - A spherical parasite which lives off of Veilk, with a strong resemblance to fruit |
* '''Celki''' - A spherical parasite which lives off of Veilk, with a strong resemblance to fruit. Their seeds are said to scurry and are sought after by Obesk. |
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=== Other === |
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* '''Akozak''' - Slime-like creatures with many arms that function like a sinkhole. |
* '''Akozak''' - Slime-like creatures with many arms that function like a sinkhole. |
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* '''Cave Keeper''' - A striped arachnid native to Obeski, seen as cute by some Obesk (with said cuteness possibly being tied to strength/size). |
* '''Cave Keeper''' - A striped arachnid native to Obeski, seen as cute by some Obesk (with said cuteness possibly being tied to strength/size). |
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* '''Fairy Eye''' - A parasite commonly found on |
* '''Fairy Eye''' - A parasite commonly found on Veilktops, somewhat similar to Celki. Their shells are rarely found in riverbeds and are considered a sign of imminent chaos. Their name is based off of the "fairy" meteorites that surround Velzie, the planet. |
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* '''Tekeki''' - Surface animals that mimic other animals' noises. |
* '''Tekeki''' - Surface animals that mimic other animals' noises. |
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* '''Veilk''' - Large animals which roam Obeski and are harvested for their bones (parii) and skin |
* '''Veilk''' - Large animals which roam Obeski and are harvested for their bones (parii) and skin. They harbor Celki in their tendrils/stalks. |
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* '''Yuzku''' - Tiny bioluminescent scavenger creatures |
* '''Yuzku''' - Tiny bioluminescent scavenger creatures. They are usually cultivated in parasite-ridden Veilk husks to make [[Cavelights]] for places such as cave-cities. |
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* '''Zuzucri''' - Violent surface parasites that hijack the mind of an Obesk to use as camouflage in social settings, used as profanity by Ekvik. |
* '''Zuzucri''' - Violent surface parasites that hijack the mind of an Obesk to use as camouflage in social settings, used as profanity by Ekvik. |
Revision as of 10:05, 24 May 2024
A list of rough translations provided by the Mindspike of the Obesk language and what they mean, as well as a list of some Obesk colloquialisms.
Time
- Eye - A year on Obeski, roughly 2.33 Earth years.
- Radiant - Presumably analogue to a season or month, or other sub-division of a year.
- Gaze - Roughly analogue to a day.
- Wink - Roughly analogue to 1-3 hours [1].
- Blink - Roughly analogue to a second.
Colloquialisms
- A cloud passing underneath the eye - Total darkness.
- A dance upon Veilk - "Up to chance".
- A glow between the Veilk-stalks - A hidden treasure, referring to the Celki which often grow on Veilk.
- Beneath the receptors of - "In comparison to" or "with respect to".
- Bright Cousins - A nickname given to humans by the Obesk, for their resemblance to larval Obesk and the relative "brightness" of Earth.
- Cousinly eyes - Eyes with black pupils; a human's eyes.
- Death - Contextually refers to the altered living state of a Qou after undergoing ascension.
- Larval - Refers to either an Obesk that has not yet undergone ascension, or a time prior to that event for those who have.
- Eyes closed - "No idea".
- Fresh from the Jut's receptor -"Brand new"/"cutting edge".
- Great gaze - "Good day".
- Have in sight - "Keep in mind"/"remember".
- Heard from a Veilk's whisper - "A little bird told me".
- How does Velzie's gaze behold you? - "How are you doing?"
- How beholds you? - Shortened form of "How does Velzie's gaze behold you?"
- Keep Velzie entertained, will you? - Requesting wishes for a safe journey.
- Kelnit - Insult; derogatory term meaning "incompetent fighter".
- My shining parasites - "My lucky stars".
- No tendril left to rot - "No stone left unturned".
- Sludged - Dead/destroyed corru.
- Through some giggle of Velzie - "By some twist of fate".
- Velzie instills a vision - A sudden epiphany.
- Velzie's eye cast down - Said before a very shocking statement.
- Velzie's fondness for repetition is truly nauseating - Said after misfortune befalls someone, especially if said misfortune mirrors a negative past experience they had.
- Velzie's smile upon you - "God bless you".
- Velzie's wrath - "Swear to god".
- Would you hold conflict - "Would you mind?"
- When my receptors started to split - May refer to an Obesk's transition into maturity.
Geography
Continents
- Ekiva - A continent on Obeski.
- Ekivik - A person from Ekiva.
- Vazni - A continent on Obeski.
- Vaznian - A person from Vazni.
- Tuvazu - A continent on Obeski that has been "abandoned" for some reason, known for their "exotic Veilk parasites".
Cities
- Zevazni - Central cave-city. Said to be the origin of the corrucystic revolution, where mindcores (and thus ascension) were invented.
- Akaniva - A cave-city in Ekiva, facing the coast of Vazni. Home of Miltza.
- -iva - Suffix indicating a cave-city located in Ekiva.
- Kozazni - A cave-city in Vazni, presumed home of Kazki.
- -azni - Suffix indicating a cave-city located in Vazni.
- Oltazni - A cave-city in Vazni, home of Akizet and Cavik.
- Ukazni Ozo - A surface city-fortress resting in a mountain, where dull pulse weaponry was first created.
Buildings
- Okizika - Structurist holy site, located in Ekiva. Monument on the dangerous surface.
Natural Landmarks
- Spires - Natural(?) giant monoliths that rise in Obeski.
- Vazni Spire - A spire formed near the Vazni region of Obeski, with gigantic "spirestorms" that are generated around it.
Culture
Castes
- Castes - Groups which Obesk are mainly born into, with the exception of Qou (see Kiv, Jut, Tir, Vel).
- Qou - A caste of Obesk which have become one with corru. They inhabit mindcores and construct bodies out of corru, and are typically referred to as once-[caste], with "Qou" replacing their previous caste in their names.
- Vel - Little is known about Vel, compared to other castes. They are implied to enjoy playing tricks (or may even have to in order to live), and typically have curled receptors.
- Tir - A caste that is known for digging and/or hunting. They typically have branched receptors, which produce acid, used to aid in digging.
- Kiv - A caste known to act as security. They typically have long receptors.
- Jut - A caste known to act as engineers. They are said to "teach" corru in some way, and typically have short, pointed receptors.
Religion
- Structurist - Old-fashioned worshipper of Velzie. Prays with palms facing upwards and at face level.
Art Styles
- Vaznian Surrealism - Swirling and fantastical.
- Ekivik Geometric - Angular and minimalist.
Clothing
- Jekzi - A robe-like Vaznian traditional garment.
Jobs
- Cavernguard - An Obesk who guards caverns.
- Constructor - A Structurist who builds religious monuments.
- Surface Runner -
Games
- Parasite - A boardgame with circular pieces on a grid. Whoever has the most areas/pieces wins the game, with corner pieces implied to have more value than others.
Tools
- Valika - A type of wide conical headwear, used as camouflage on the surface.
- Zenruka - A self-destructive device that acts as an alarm, exploding at a set time after a period of decay.
Corru-Related
- Aima Cyst - A type of cyst that help increase the situational awareness of the wearer by streaming an additional sensory feed to them.
- Blue- - Full name unknown, it is a sludgy, bioluminescent byproduct of Sfer vats, used in Cavelights to replace yuzku.
- Corruskivi - A corru repair tool which can easily pass through corru, used by Tozik.
- Disabler - An industrial tool used to safely disable corrucystic entities at a range by firing out spines, which consumes a charge of the disabler.
- Restorative Cyst - A type of cyst that contains a sort of balm that, when applied to a corrucystic entity, patches up its shell and restores functionality to its systems.
- Satik Cyst - A type of cyst that contains small applicators which apply a sort of temporary "shell" around its wearer when deployed.
- Zzepel - A back-mounted utility used by surface runners, used to create small, semi-spherical corrucystic shells around the wearer. Similar to a camping tent; popular for Veilk-camping.
Weapons
- Bright Weaponry - Any weapon made by humans and characterized as using "dead metal" as ammunition.
- Kavruka - Used to refer to either a bomb, or a bomb-like surface creature.
Machinery
- Dullvoice Receiver - A tool used by surface runners to communicate with others using the Dull, similar to a walkie-talkie.
- Dull Vessel - A machine presumably made from corru, and seemingly used to tend to machinery.
Ecology
Predators
- Deceiving Bulb - A surface predator commonly found near rivers, imitating the glow of a mature Celki to lure prey.
- Secri - Microscopic red apex predator parasites on Obeski, possibly fungal. They hijack bodies and change both the physiology and psychology of the infected in order to spread.
- Guktik - A predator with bladed arms. Said to taste well when paired with ZZOUST!
Prey
- Celki - A spherical parasite which lives off of Veilk, with a strong resemblance to fruit. Their seeds are said to scurry and are sought after by Obesk.
Other
- Akozak - Slime-like creatures with many arms that function like a sinkhole.
- Cave Keeper - A striped arachnid native to Obeski, seen as cute by some Obesk (with said cuteness possibly being tied to strength/size).
- Fairy Eye - A parasite commonly found on Veilktops, somewhat similar to Celki. Their shells are rarely found in riverbeds and are considered a sign of imminent chaos. Their name is based off of the "fairy" meteorites that surround Velzie, the planet.
- Tekeki - Surface animals that mimic other animals' noises.
- Veilk - Large animals which roam Obeski and are harvested for their bones (parii) and skin. They harbor Celki in their tendrils/stalks.
- Yuzku - Tiny bioluminescent scavenger creatures. They are usually cultivated in parasite-ridden Veilk husks to make Cavelights for places such as cave-cities.
- Zuzucri - Violent surface parasites that hijack the mind of an Obesk to use as camouflage in social settings, used as profanity by Ekvik.
- ↑ Akizet uses it to denote a long period of time during the interview ("i could speak for winks on what followed")