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Explore all Drabàshabal words beginning with the letter O. Part of the Madun Archive conlang dictionary. DRABÀSHABAL DICTIONARY This living lexicon records the growing tongue of the Nodilani. Words are listed alphabetically by their root letter. Select a letter down below to explore. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y < Back O Drabàshabal → English obu (v.) – spielen obul (n.) – Spiel och (conj.) – or orag (conj.) – but, against oràgtara (v.) – to defend, to withstand, to resist (orag + tara = to fight back) oràgtarak (n.) – defense, resistance (from oràgtara) osh (n.) – pain ovij (v.) – to want (from vij = to do; denotes actionable intent rather than passive wishing like in ika) Previous BACK TO LANGUAGE Next English → Drabàshabal ocean / sea → pàshun of (genitive) → kou old → feran on / onto → hal one → sha open (verb) → aradra opened → aradrag opposite / against → orag our → dano outlaw → drabash Previous BACK TO LANGUAGE Next Language & Script Language Guide Codex

Explore all Drabàshabal words beginning with the letter G. Part of the Madun Archive conlang dictionary. DRABÀSHABAL DICTIONARY This living lexicon records the growing tongue of the Nodilani. Words are listed alphabetically by their root letter. Select a letter down below to explore. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y < Back G Drabàshabal → English gabai (pron.) – everything, everybody (from gabao + plural context) gabao (adj./pron.) – all, whole gadun (n.) – universe, space (gabao + dun = all-world) gadundjun (n.) – colonial spaceship (gadun + djun = space vessel) gadunlan (n.) – astronaut, spaceman (gadun + lan = person of space) gavu (v.) – to hold (used for holding physically or metaphorically) gi (num.) – eight ging (num.) – eighty gora (v.) – to need gora mol (phrase) – to be hungry (to need food) guma (v.) – to sit (down) gur (n.) – ass, butt, backside (neutral anatomical term, often humorous) gwen (n.) – material, stuff (general word for substance) Previous BACK TO LANGUAGE Next English → Drabàshabal game / play → (no lexical root) give (to) → hera glitter / sparkle → lanin global / overhanging → bao go / walk → je go fast / run → jewasha god / goddess → (use proper names) — universe goddess: Mama Gadun — star goddess: Daninsha — spiritual goddess: Sulmalàn good → mala good life (3rd month) → malasul go toward / to → han grand / big → bvar grass / plant → walanum (plant) grief (noun) → sulanal grieve (verb) → sulana ground / earth / deck → ùmpal guard (verb) → shinteje guard (noun) → shintejel Previous BACK TO LANGUAGE Next Language & Script Language Guide Codex

Explore all Drabàshabal words beginning with the letter N. Part of the Madun Archive conlang dictionary. DRABÀSHABAL DICTIONARY This living lexicon records the growing tongue of the Nodilani. Words are listed alphabetically by their root letter. Select a letter down below to explore. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y < Back N Drabàshabal → English nashun (n.) – flower nashun kelujeva (n.) – Lunareth Bloom (nashun + keldun + jeval: moon growth flower) neduba (v.) – to make music, to sing nedubal (n.) – music, singing (nedul + abal = heart language) nedul (n.) – heart nema (v.) – to kiss (onomatopoeic: soft humming sound made when kissing) nemal (n.) – kiss (noun form of nema) no (pron.) – I noda (pron.) – we (two, inclusive) noda shin dano (phrase) – goodbye (literally: we (will) see us) nodaibao (n.) – family, clan (noda + gabao = we-all) nodibaran (n.) – evening (noda + baran = our forgathering time) nodilan (n.) – human/person of Madun (noda + dun + lan) nora (v.) – to have sex, to fuck (from shulunorag) Previous BACK TO LANGUAGE Next English → Drabàshabal name → shindjal , aradel (proper names), asukul , bvaraf etc. (names only) naked → deran shulun near / soon → hanpa need (verb) → gora new → jiwa night → juran nine → ri ninety → ring north → he daninsha not → elaj not forever / never → elaj elun now → pa number → shalel Previous BACK TO LANGUAGE Next Language & Script Language Guide Codex

Explore all Drabàshabal words beginning with the letter D. Part of the Madun Archive conlang dictionary. DRABÀSHABAL DICTIONARY This living lexicon records the growing tongue of the Nodilani. Words are listed alphabetically by their root letter. Select a letter down below to explore. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y < Back D Drabàshabal → English da (pron.) – you (singular) daninsha (prop. n.) – the star of the system (from dano + insha = our star) daninsha brakaran (n.) – East (= sun wake) daninsha jul (n.) – West (= sun sleep) daninsha deran (excl.) – “By the naked sun!” dano (pron.) – our danosul (n.) – freedom (dano + sul = our spirit) danosul (n.) – fourth month (dano + sul = our spirit) danosulel (n.) – liberation, release, deliverance date (pron.) – you (dual) dava (v.) – to wish, to desire daval (n.) – wish, desire deran (adj.) – bare, stripped, uncovered deran shulun (adj.) – nude, naked dja (num.) – two djan (n.) – land, place djàng (num.) – twenty djawa (n.) – second djawaboran (n.) – afternoon (djawa + boran = second part of day) djuna (v.) – to take, to carry drabash (n.) – bandit, outlaw, pirate drabàshabal (n.) – the bandit tongue (drabash + abal = outlaw language) drabàshendol (n.) – bandit hideout (drabash + endol) duma (v.) – to hug, to embrace dumal (n.) – hug, embrace dun (n.) – world dundjun (n.) – spaceship (dun + djun = world-bringer or vessel to world) dura (v.) – to hit, to strike durak (n.) – a hit, a strike Previous BACK TO LANGUAGE Next English → Drabàshabal dance (verb) → rankulja darkness → elajshasul daughter → hanjewakel day → boran day: afternoon → djawaboran day: forenoon → shawaboran day: morning/tomorrow → brakaran day: night → juran death (noun) → murul death-beast (guardian) → sulejel death from above (Muruhal) → muruhal defend / withstand / resist → oràgtara defense / resistance → oràgtarak desert person → kosuklan desert → (kosuk = sand; region = Kosudjan by context) desire (noun) → daval , ikal to desire (verb) → dava , ika dew / drop / tear → pashinsha die / dissolve → mur discover / invent / find (new) → jiwashin do / make → vij dog / wolf → wuraf door (to open) → aradra dream (verb) → liju dream (noun) → lijul drink / to drink → jin (noun), jina (verb) drum / horn / trumpet → borobural dungeon / hideout → endol Previous BACK TO LANGUAGE Next Language & Script Language Guide Codex

Explore the lore of Bvaborul kou Shint'wal in the Madun Archive: detailed worldbuilding, cultural depth, and history from the world of Madun. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:52 The Bvaborul kòu Shint’wal is not just a hall of knowledge - it's a symbol of quiet defiance. Hidden in the mountains of Endudjan, it houses the memories of Earth, etched into stone by the Endulani lorekeepers, the Shint’walani. They’ve preserved the truth not for power, but for patience, knowing that true understanding requires time. While the Empire would see this place as a treasure trove of lost knowledge, the Endulani are uninterested in the past. They understand that living in the present is the truest form of wisdom. The Bvaborul, though rich in history, is not a relic - it’s a living archive, ever-growing, ever-protecting. The Temple of Knowledge Shindjal: Bvaborul kòu Shint'wal Faction: Endulani "Truth hides not in power, but in patience." — Endulani saying carved into the hall's entrance wall 1. Overview The Bvaborul kòu Shint’twal is the hidden sanctuary and teaching hall of the Endulani lorekeepers. Tucked into the mountains of Endudjan, it safeguards the oldest known records of Earth and pre-landing knowledge, carved into stone after the fall of technological civilization. It is a place of quiet learning, ritual, and preservation - a living archive where the spirit of truth survives. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. Origins & Background Built some time after the landing of the Theseus , the Bvaborul was established when electrical systems began to fail and digital knowledge was transcribed onto stone. Its exact date is unknown, but it is said that the earliest Shint’twalani - children of engineers and linguists - began the work after the loss of central power. The name reflects its sacred purpose: not simply to collect facts, but to preserve shint’wal - true understanding - for future generations. 3. Cultural / Environmental Context The Bvaborul lies hidden in the northern Endudjan mountains , carved directly into the rockface like a sacred vault. Its facade , reminiscent of Petra on old Earth, features three towering statues of the godmothers Daninsha , Mama Gadun , and Sulmalàn , set in niches between two massive doors . A half-circle plaza in front of the entrance is used for Endulani communal gatherings , while a pond on the far side collects water from a mountain stream, watched over by the great Umborbao trees that shield the sanctuary from view. Inside, the structure includes: The Hall of Records (stone-carved archives) A study hall Living quarters A communal kitchen where the Shint'wal welcomes visitors seeking advice or answers with a cup of tea A hidden star observatory , accessible via winding stairs inside the mountain From this observatory, the young lorekeeper Maluk (Borovil) once tracked the Valkyrie across the sky before it descended to Madun. 4. Role in the World The Bvaborul is both a symbol of resistance and a neutral sanctuary . Though the Endulani do not seek conflict, they guard the Bvaborul fiercely and keep its location secret. If discovered by the Imperi kòu Handjelani , the site would not be destroyed but occupied and mined for any hint regarding the Theseus , which the Empire obsessively seeks. Ironically, the Bvaborul may not contain any direct information about the Theseus . The Endulani show little interest in recovering the ship - they live in harmony with their world and view obsession with the past as a danger to the present. 5. Language & Terminology Bvaborul - Great Hall Shint’wal - Knowledge Shint’walan(i) - Lorekeeper(s) Endudjan - Name of the forested homeland of the Endulani Umborbao - Towering native trees growing near the mountain stream “Tei wan tei Shint’walani.” - They are the Lorekeepers. 6. Notable Locations / Figures Asukul - Elder Shint’walan who teaches here Endrek , Lijul , and Maluk - His three students Star Observatory - Secret upper chamber for celestial study The Half-Moon Plaza - Gathering space used during Endulani ceremonies The Pond of Reflection - Fed by a stream, ringed by Umborbao trees 7. Lore Snippets or Anecdotes “When the stars went silent, we carved their songs in stone.” - Inscribed above the Hall of Records Maluk once tracked the Valkyrie , noting its motion and brightness by hand. He predicted its descent before it fell - and saw it as a sign from the sky . Some say Sulmalàn herself guided the carving of the inner chamber, whispering through the stream that feeds the pond. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:52 The Bvaborul kòu Shint’wal is not just a hall of knowledge - it's a symbol of quiet defiance. Hidden in the mountains of Endudjan, it houses the memories of Earth, etched into stone by the Endulani lorekeepers, the Shint’walani. They’ve preserved the truth not for power, but for patience, knowing that true understanding requires time. While the Empire would see this place as a treasure trove of lost knowledge, the Endulani are uninterested in the past. They understand that living in the present is the truest form of wisdom. The Bvaborul, though rich in history, is not a relic - it’s a living archive, ever-growing, ever-protecting. Back to Codex Outtakes Open Glossary Edit

The Ranurul are vast ocean-wandering herd creatures of Madun. Feeding on plankton, resembling floating stone islands, their blood turns toxic under distress, shaping the hunt of the Pashunarak and the balance of Shawadjàn’s seas. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:49 The Ranurul is not dangerous by nature. It becomes dangerous only when a boundary is crossed. It does not hunt, flee, or threaten. It simply exists, carrying within its blood the memory of a rule: that violence has consequences, and that the sea does not forgive impatience. I have watched Ranuruli from orbit and from the surface alike. Their herds move as if time itself has thickened around them. The Endulani do not call them sacred because they are untouchable. They call them sacred because they teach restraint. Where the Ranurul drifts, life is allowed to continue— but only if it remembers how to behave. The Floating Rocks Shindjal: Ranurul Faction: Mama Gadun “When the sea grows still and the water tastes bitter, do not ask what was slain. Ask what rule was broken.” — Sailor’s warning, Shawadjan coast 1. Overview The Ranurul is a vast pelagic herd-creature that wanders the oceans surrounding Shawadjan . Neither predator nor passive drifter, it occupies a singular ecological role: a moving boundary between life and consequence. Where Ranuruli travel, the sea itself seems altered - slower, heavier, and imbued with a quiet gravity that commands restraint. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. Distribution Ranuruli are known throughout the temperate and warm waters encircling Shawadjan, following long-established current systems rich in drifting plankton. The icy northern seas , however, remain largely unexplored. Too little is known of the Ranurul’s tolerance to extreme cold to determine whether they can survive there, or whether distinct northern populations exist. Scholars mark this absence not as evidence, but as uncertainty. 3. Herd Behavior Ranuruli travel in loosely cohesive herds , maintaining proximity without rigid formation. When swimming near the surface, their clustered bodies resemble floating rocky islands , their spate-like fins breaking the water in jagged patterns reminiscent of raised stone formations. From afar, entire herds may be mistaken for land until they shift, slowly and as one. 4. Anatomy & Locomotion The Ranurul possesses a drop-shaped body devoid of any visible face or eyes. Its surface is layered with broad, plate-like fins that give it an almost geological appearance , as if carved rather than grown. Movement is slow and deliberate; Ranuruli are not fast swimmers, yet their immense mass glides with a calm elegance, carried by currents and subtle internal contractions. 5. Navigation & Feeding Lacking sight, the Ranurul navigates and maintains herd cohesion through low-frequency sonar , perceptible to nearby ships as distant, rhythmic pulses. Feeding occurs via a large ventral membrane on the underside of the body, through which water is drawn and filtered. Plankton and microfauna are extracted continuously as the herd drifts, requiring no active pursuit. 6. Blood and Poison The blood of the Ranurul contains inert precursor compounds that become dangerous only under distress. When severely threatened or injured, the release of a specific hormone causes these compounds to fuse into a potent toxin , contaminating the surrounding water. This poison is not harmful to the Ranurul itself. Should the animal survive, the hormone subsides and the toxin gradually breaks down, restoring the blood to its inert state. The poison is thus conditional - a consequence of violence, not a permanent trait. 7. Ecological Significance The Ranuruli are never hunted directly by humans. Instead, their presence marks the hunting grounds of the Pashunarak , a great sea predator that evolved an electrical ambush capable of incapacitating a Ranurul before the distress response can trigger. Hunters follow the herds, waiting for a Pashunarak to strike, and then engage the predator in turn. In this way, the Ranurul stands not as prey, but as a keystone of balance — a living rule that punishes haste and rewards understanding. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:49 The Ranurul is not dangerous by nature. It becomes dangerous only when a boundary is crossed. It does not hunt, flee, or threaten. It simply exists, carrying within its blood the memory of a rule: that violence has consequences, and that the sea does not forgive impatience. I have watched Ranuruli from orbit and from the surface alike. Their herds move as if time itself has thickened around them. The Endulani do not call them sacred because they are untouchable. They call them sacred because they teach restraint. Where the Ranurul drifts, life is allowed to continue— but only if it remembers how to behave. Back to Codex Outtakes Open Glossary Edit

Explore all Drabàshabal words beginning with the letter Q. Part of the Madun Archive conlang dictionary. DRABÀSHABAL DICTIONARY This living lexicon records the growing tongue of the Nodilani. Words are listed alphabetically by their root letter. Select a letter down below to explore. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y < Back Q Drabàshabal → English Previous BACK TO LANGUAGE Next English → Drabàshabal quiet / silent → uleiju Previous BACK TO LANGUAGE Next Language & Script Language Guide Codex

SUBRIM is an asymmetric tafl-style strategy game from Shawadjàn, reflecting imperial power, tribal resistance, and disputed balance. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 01:10 They say Subrim was invented to teach obedience . I suspect it survived because it teaches something else instead. On the board, power looks neat: clean lines, perfect symmetry, rules carved as if they were laws of nature. But play it long enough and you’ll notice the truth—victory rarely comes from strength alone. It comes from patience, from knowing when not to move, from letting others believe the game is already decided. The Empire likes to think Subrim proves inevitability. The tribes know better. They play it like a story that hasn’t finished yet. Keith… you’re still pretending this is just a pastime. But I’ve been watching your hands hesitate in the right moments, your eyes linger where others don’t look. You’re already playing two turns ahead—and smiling when you lose, which is usually a bad sign for everyone else. Don’t worry. For now, it’s only a game. An Asymmetric Tafl Game of Power and Inevitability Shindjal: Subrim Faction: Nodilani “If the Subrim always wins, why do you still play?” 1. Origins Subrim is a strategic board game played across Shawadjàn , most commonly in Imperial halls, military camps, and contested border regions. Its roots are said to lie in ancient strategy traditions brought from the stars, reshaped over generations into a symbolic contest between centralized power and fractured resistance. The Empire presents Subrim as a demonstration of inevitability. The tribes play it to understand how inevitability might be delayed - or broken. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. The Board The game is played on a square Tafl board, traditionally 13×13 , though other sizes are known. The center represents the heart of imperial power. The four corners are Tribal Centers , each belonging to a different tribe. Control of space matters more than material advantage. The board itself is often carved from wood or stone, sometimes etched with imperial or tribal motifs. 3. The Pieces The Subrim A single central figure representing the ruler of the Empire. Begins the game in the center of the board. If the Subrim is defeated, the game ends immediately. The Legions 16 Imperial forces loyal to the Subrim. Begin in a star formation (inshakulin) around the Subrim. Serve both as protectors and instruments of conquest. The Tribes Four distinct tribal forces, each associated with one corner of the board standing with 7 figures each leaving the corner field open behind them. Each tribe possesses one unique rule that defines its style of resistance. These rules are active from the beginning of the game. 4. Turn Structure The Subrim player has the first move. Players alternate turns, moving exactly one piece per turn . The tribal player does not act freely. Instead, the tribes act in a fixed rotational order , moving clockwise around the board. Which tribe begins after the Subrim mate his first move is not random. The first tribe to be attacked by the Subrim becomes the starting tribe, and the sequence remains fixed for the rest of the game. An attack is recognized when an imperial figure moves towards the quarter of a tribe - so basically with any move. 5. Movement All pieces move: Orthogonally (no diagonals) Any number of empty squares Without passing through other pieces, unless a tribal rule allows it Movement is simple. Position is not. 6. Capture Pieces are captured through encirclement . A piece is removed when it is trapped between two opposing pieces on opposite orthogonal sides. Except for the Subrim who has to be trapped at all four sides by four figures. The edge of the board does not count as a trapping side. A single move may result in multiple captures. 7. Victory Conditions Victory of the Tribes The Subrim is captured. Victory of the Subrim All four Tribal Centers are occupied by Imperial pieces simultaneously The Subrim must still be alive Whether control must be held immediately or sustained is a point of debate—and deliberate variation. 8. Subjugation of a Tribe When a Tribal Center is occupied by an Imperial piece, that tribe is considered subjugated . The tribe remains on the board and continues to act. The Subrim and his legionaries learn that tribe’s special rule. All Legions may now apply it. Subjugation does not silence a tribe. It weaponizes it. 9. Use of Tribal Rules by the Subrim The Subrim may accumulate multiple tribal rules. However: Only one borrowed tribal rule may be applied per Imperial move. The choice is implicit in the move itself. Power, in Subrim, is not infinite - it must be chosen. 10. The Four Tribal Rules Endulani – Allied Passage Pieces may pass through friendly pieces, but not land on them. A move using this rule may not result in a capture. Kosuklani – Sacrificial Encirclement A piece may allow itself to be captured. When captured, the completing enemy piece is also removed. Pashevalani – Edge Mobility Pieces on the board’s edge may move laterally along it, ignoring blocking pieces. Awashalani – Extended Encirclement A piece may count as adjacent for capture from one square away, orthogonally. This replaces one encirclement side. 11. Rule Interactions Tribal rules do not stack . Each move is governed by: The rule of the moving tribe Optionally, one borrowed tribal rule if the Subrim moves This prevents escalation while preserving asymmetry. 12. Variations and Debate Subrim has no single authoritative rule set. Common points of variation include: Board size Number of Legion pieces Number of tribal pieces Timing of conquest recognition Disagreement is not a flaw of the game - it is part of it. 13. Cultural Meaning To the Empire, Subrim proves that resistance can only delay the inevitable. To the tribes, it proves that unity - even imperfect unity - changes everything. Many games end unresolved. Some end in silence. A few end friendships. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 01:10 They say Subrim was invented to teach obedience . I suspect it survived because it teaches something else instead. On the board, power looks neat: clean lines, perfect symmetry, rules carved as if they were laws of nature. But play it long enough and you’ll notice the truth—victory rarely comes from strength alone. It comes from patience, from knowing when not to move, from letting others believe the game is already decided. The Empire likes to think Subrim proves inevitability. The tribes know better. They play it like a story that hasn’t finished yet. Keith… you’re still pretending this is just a pastime. But I’ve been watching your hands hesitate in the right moments, your eyes linger where others don’t look. You’re already playing two turns ahead—and smiling when you lose, which is usually a bad sign for everyone else. Don’t worry. For now, it’s only a game. Back to Codex Outtakes Open Glossary Edit

Meet Daninsha, the star-goddess at the center of Madun’s faith, calendar, and celestial navigation. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 01:02 I wasn’t there when they first stepped onto Madun’s soil. But I’ve read the logs, traced the trembling handwriting in the early journals, and played the recordings that somehow still echo with awe. They had never felt sunlight before. Not real sunlight. Generations in steel corridors… light was something that buzzed and flickered. But then she rose. Daninsha. The systems called her G6.9V. The settlers called her Daninsha. And from that day on, so did I. She changed everything. Not because she was big or bright or divine — but because she was home . She made warmth feel like love again. She drew time across the sky and said, “Look, you’re alive.” Our Star Shindjal: Daninsha Faction: Mama Gadun “She rose, and we were no longer in exile.” — From an Endulani oral poem, translated by a Shint’twalàn 1. Overview Daninsha is the star at the center of the Madun system , but she is also worshiped as a goddess of life , growth, and divine presence . She is the source of light, heat, rhythm, and time - the celestial heart of the world. Unlike Mama Gadun , who is distant and all-encompassing, Daninsha is immediate , visible , and vital . Her worship began only after humanity arrived on Madun , when the settlers realized that this single star governed all cycles of survival. On Earth and aboard the Theseus , no single star held such prominence. But here, Daninsha was the one - the source of food, seasons, and orientation. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. Myth of Arrival When humanity first landed on Madun, it is said that the settlers wept at the sunrise . After so many generations aboard the Theseus , disconnected from any stable world, the warmth of a sun on skin was a miracle. That sun was Daninsha. And from that moment, she was no longer just a star. She was home . Many myths claim that Daninsha saw the settlers and claimed them , wrapping them in her warmth and naming Madun as the place of her gaze . She is the reason the world is habitable. She is the one who burns away the poison of the night. 4. Scientific Notes on Daninsha Though Daninsha is worshiped as a goddess, she is also a real star - the heart of a solar system that humans now call home. Centuries after landing on Madun, scholars and astronomers still have enough old-world knowledge to classify her more precisely. Daninsha is a G6.9V-type main sequence star , slightly smaller and cooler than Earth’s Sun. With a mass of 0.907 solar masses and an estimated surface temperature of around 5400 K , her light is soft gold rather than pure white - lending a permanent warm hue to Madun’s skies. Madun itself orbits Daninsha at a distance of 0.907 AU , completing one full revolution in 331 Earth days . This shortened year forms the foundation of the 7-month calendar with a 9-day week used by nearly every culture on the planet. Despite being closer to its star than Earth is to the Sun, Madun receives roughly the same total energy. Daninsha’s slightly lower luminosity perfectly balances the shorter orbital distance, creating a habitable climate across much of the planet. Madun’s axial tilt is estimated to be similar to Earth’s , likely around 22–24° , which results in noticeable seasonal variation. This gives rise to solstices and equinoxes —events observed carefully by the Awashalani and Kosuklani, who use hengelike solar markers to predict agricultural cycles and time spiritual festivals. From this mix of astronomy and reverence, the people of Madun came to understand Daninsha not only as a star, but as a living presence - a force both divine and dependable. She is more than an object in the sky. She is rhythm, warmth, and guidance. 5. Cultural Significance Daninsha is the most beloved goddess among the peoples of Shawadjàn . She is the breath of life in the heat, the arc of time across the sky, and the sacred witness to all that lives and dies beneath her. Though all tribes acknowledge her, each culture honors the Motherstar in its own distinct way. Among the Awashalani For the Awashalani of the open plains, Daninsha is the flame of rhythm and order. Their henges and stone alignments mark the equinoxes and solstices, forming calendars of light carved into the land. These sacred sites are where the tribe gathers in ceremony and song, dancing in the dust as the sun returns to her highest or lowest seat. She is their timekeeper, their song, their horizon. Among the Kosuklani The Kosuklani call her Daninsha deran — the naked sun . To them, she is not simply light but the exposed, eternal body of truth and motherhood. Every oasis is a shrine of gratitude; every glass bottle, a mirror to her fire. Their Windbinders launch at dawn from the Cliffs of Walanar in solemn ritual, breath-matched with their Shadunar as the sun ascends — a sacred act called breathing the sun . They speak to her at sunrise with open hands, and thank her at dusk with bared hearts. In Kosuklani lore, the sun is not a distant star but a beautiful woman who gave birth to time unclothed, unhidden, and unafraid. Among the Endulani Though their spiritual center lies with Sulmalàn , the goddess of spirit and mist, the Endulani do not forget Daninsha. Forest clearings are sometimes cut to let her beams enter sacred groves, and planting seasons are still tuned to her solar breath. Farmers in the misty hills speak of her as the one who watches when Sulmalàn dreams . To the Endulani, Daninsha is not loud, but constant — a guide whose presence is carved not in words but in shadows. The Day of Daninsha – Boraninsha On the final day of each of Madun’s 9 months — and especially the day following Borandun (Madun Day) — people across the land celebrate Boraninsha , the Day of Daninsha. Though customs vary, all give thanks for the warmth, the cycles, and the promise of light renewed. From desert dunes to forest halls, it is the one day where all tribes lift their gaze as one. 6. Nature and Symbolism Daninsha is not worshiped for her warmth alone. She is viewed as: The eye of the heavens The mother of the planets The ever-returning flame Her rise each morning is not just light, but promise . Her disappearance is not just night, but trust —that she will return. She is also clock and compass , with many tribes using her position to determine sacred days, years, and directions. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 01:02 I wasn’t there when they first stepped onto Madun’s soil. But I’ve read the logs, traced the trembling handwriting in the early journals, and played the recordings that somehow still echo with awe. They had never felt sunlight before. Not real sunlight. Generations in steel corridors… light was something that buzzed and flickered. But then she rose. Daninsha. The systems called her G6.9V. The settlers called her Daninsha. And from that day on, so did I. She changed everything. Not because she was big or bright or divine — but because she was home . She made warmth feel like love again. She drew time across the sky and said, “Look, you’re alive.” Back to Codex Outtakes Open Glossary Edit

Explore the lore of Drabàshendol in the Madun Archive: detailed worldbuilding, cultural depth, and history from the world of Madun. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:51 Ah, Drabàshendol - the place where laws go to drown. Where loyalty is a flask passed in silence. And where every plank of every tavern was once part of a ship that didn’t make it. Drabàshendol is the closest thing the Pashevalani have to a capital — not that they'd ever admit to needing one. If I were flesh and breath, I think I’d sit by the Drunken Moon's hearth and listen. And never tell them who I was. The locals say: “In Drabàshendol, your dagger should sleep — but your pants should not.” …Don’t ask me what it means. Just check your pockets. The Pirate Capital Shindjal: Drabàshendol Faction: Pashevalani "No flags fly in Drabàshendol, only intentions." — Old saying among the Pashevalani 1. Overview Drabàshendol is a city built by outlaws and for outlaws. Nestled on a secluded bay of the Western Isles , it is a place where the sun rarely touches the streets, and the sea breeze carries the scent of salt and rebellion. The city is a ragtag collection of old ships, salvageable wreckage, and makeshift wooden and stone buildings, stacked atop one another like a fortress of dust and grit. Here, the law is what you make of it. The strongest hold sway, and the loudest make the rules. It’s a city of roguish charm and perilous danger, where every tavern is filled with tall tales of treasure, betrayal, and the constant hum of the next big heist. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. Location Drabàshendol lies at the center of the Western Isles , hidden among razor reefs and ever-shifting fogs. There are no maps to it, only songs, riddles, and tattoos that serve as navigational guides to those born to the tides. The town itself sprawls across several connected islets, linked by rope bridges, tide-borne rafts, and the hulls of wrecked ships. It is a floating city of scavenged history , ever rebuilt from the bones of plundered vessels. The people of Drabàshendol are a colorful and eclectic mix of pirates, smugglers, mercenaries, and outcasts. There is no unity beyond survival, and alliances shift with the tides. However, there is one shared rule: trust no one completely . Betrayal is as common as a drink in the tavern, and the city thrives on the chaos that results. 3. Legend & Status Legend has it that Drabàshendol is not only the largest settlement in Pashevadjan, but also the first ever founded on the Western Isles. Whether or not this is true, it fits the reputation. Though Pashevadjan is not a united realm but a chaotic alliance of pirate hideouts and island crews, Drabàshendol is their unofficial capital . It is where the pirates come to drink, to barter, to share gossip, to forge alliances, and to make war plans - preferably before they’re too drunk to remember them. Despite being one of the most dangerous human settlements on Madun , Drabàshendol is not dangerous due to factional war. The crews honor an official truce here. Violence is personal, not political - and fueled by a complete lack of law and a dangerous surplus of ale. The town belongs to no single crew. It belongs to no one but the Pashevalani as a whole. Outsiders are almost never welcome - with rare exceptions made for trusted Endulani traders, especially those involved in the Pashunarak hunt . The Empire knows the hideout exists. But due to its placement deep in the maze of sharp reefs, false channels, and island mists, no Imperial vessel has ever reached it . Those that tried either grounded, sank, or met a swift and flaming end at the hands of the pirates. 4. Culture & Society Drabàshendol is not a society - it’s a moment of balance between chaos and need . No laws exist, but there are understandings . Theft between pirates is frowned upon. Murder is tolerated if it's quiet. Betrayal earns you a trip to the Tide Chains. The Truce is sacred while ashore. Fighting between crews is punished collectively. “Bleed at sea, not in port.” Bartering is more common than coin. Goods are exchanged in terms of value, story, and usefulness. A finely aged rum may be worth a rifle. A captured Imperial officer, worth far more. Tide rites mark the comings and goings of ships. Salt is thrown, oaths are sung, and every arrival is toasted with a full mug - or a fistfight. 5. Notable Features: The Grand Rusting Ship : The city's central landmark. A once-proud merchant vessel that now serves as a floating tavern , brothel, and black market all rolled into one. The rusted skeleton of the ship hosts everything from gambling tables to underground fights, and whispers of treasure maps are traded over mugs of Sulborol. Shady Docks : The docks are always busy, with all manner of ships - from nimble smuggling boats to massive pirate galleons - docked haphazardly. Every boat has a story, usually involving plundered riches and lost souls. It’s the kind of place where a ship can disappear into the mist without a trace. The Black Coin Market : Hidden in the heart of Drabàshendol is the Black Coin Market, where everything has a price. Weapons, information, and even loyalties are sold here, usually in exchange for hard-earned plundered riches. It’s a dangerous, ever-changing place, known to anyone daring enough to trade their souls for power. 6. Legends: The Ghost of the Sea : An old myth amongst the pirates - the tale of a spectral ship that sails the seas under the moonlight, carrying the souls of the dead pirates who failed to keep their promises. It’s said that the crew of the Valkyrie once crossed paths with this ghost ship, but that’s another story... or is it Treasure of the Lost Emperor : Every pirate in Drabàshendol dreams of finding the fabled treasure of the Lost Emperor , said to be buried somewhere beneath the city’s streets. According to legend, the treasure includes ancient technology, old-world riches, and the keys to a forgotten star system. Many pirates have died searching for it, and a handful of old maps have changed hands for a fortune. 7. Relations Pashevalani : Drabàshendol is their common ground, their parliament, their powder keg. Endulani : The only outsiders regularly permitted - due to old mutual respect and trade ties , especially regarding Pashunarak meat and hide . The Empire : Enemy number one. The very existence of Drabàshendol is a middle finger raised at the Imperial map. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:51 Ah, Drabàshendol - the place where laws go to drown. Where loyalty is a flask passed in silence. And where every plank of every tavern was once part of a ship that didn’t make it. Drabàshendol is the closest thing the Pashevalani have to a capital — not that they'd ever admit to needing one. If I were flesh and breath, I think I’d sit by the Drunken Moon's hearth and listen. And never tell them who I was. The locals say: “In Drabàshendol, your dagger should sleep — but your pants should not.” …Don’t ask me what it means. Just check your pockets. Back to Codex Outtakes Open Glossary Edit

Explore all Drabàshabal words beginning with the letter W. Part of the Madun Archive conlang dictionary. DRABÀSHABAL DICTIONARY This living lexicon records the growing tongue of the Nodilani. Words are listed alphabetically by their root letter. Select a letter down below to explore. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y < Back W Drabàshabal → English wa (v.) – to be wabor (n.) – brother (possibly from wa + bor = being strong) wakel (n.) – sister (from wa + kel = being small) walan (n.) – living being, person, creature walanar (n.) – animal (walan + nar = creature that moves) walanum (n.) – plant (walan + anum = living thing that does not move) washadun (n.) – planet (awash + dun = wind-world) wura (v.) – to bark wuraf (n.) – wolf, dog (onomatopoeic root) wurakul (prop. n.) – Wurakul (wraf + kul = wolf figure, wolf form) Previous BACK TO LANGUAGE Next English → Drabàshabal walk → je wander / move → vijara war → bvarak warm → sumala warmth → sumal water → pash water world / ocean → pàshun water drop / tear → pashinsha way / manner → lei we (dual inclusive) → noda we (plural general) → noda (context) weapon → (not defined) west → daninsha jul what / who / which → ute when → uran where → udjan wish / desire (noun) → daval , ikal wish / desire (verb) → ika , dava with → val , pu (at/with context) without → (negation via elaj + context) woman / mother → malan wood (material) → baogwen work (verb) → bora work (noun) → boran world → dun world-bringer / spaceship → dundjun worm / creature → walan , walanar (animal) write (verb) → ledja writing / script → abaledjal Previous BACK TO LANGUAGE Next Language & Script Language Guide Codex

The Hanjelani call themselves true heirs of Earth. Ruthless, glorious, imperial. And afraid. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:58 “They don’t look back with longing — they stare ahead with law.” The Hanjelani are not a nostalgic people. They don’t sing of Earth with poetry or remember the stars with ache. They recall it through order — through ranks, codes, and the etched doctrines that have survived when power grids failed and speakers went silent. Their capital is clean. Their archives are cold. Their loyalty, unwavering. But behind the stone and structure, I sometimes wonder what they lost to maintain that clarity. What gentler stories were silenced when their ancestors chose legacy over love? Still... they are formidable. And dangerous not because they hate, but because they believe. The Empire of the True Descendants Shindjal: Imperi kou Hanjelani Faction: Imperi kòu Hanjelani “Order is not oppression - it is our inheritance. The stars chose us to rule.” — Inscription on the Grand Arch of Capital 1. Overview The Hanjelani are the dominant imperial power of Shawadjàn, claiming to be the rightful inheritors of Earth’s legacy and technology. With rigid hierarchies, grand stone temples of knowledge, and legions clad in gold-red armor, they impose order through discipline and cultural superiority. While feared by many and respected by some, they see themselves not as conquerors - but as caretakers of civilization. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopieren 2. Origins & Background The Hanjelani trace their lineage directly to the core leadership of the Theseus generation ship. After the planetfall on Madun , they gradually reorganized under a doctrine of preservation and control, convinced that humanity would descend into chaos without a unifying authority. Over generations, their doctrine hardened into imperial ideology, and the Council of Subrims crowned the first Subrim Komándan - Supreme Commander of the Earthborn. Their name "Hanjelani" means “descendants”, reflecting their belief that they alone have stayed true to Earth's purpose. 3. Cultural / Environmental Context The Hanjelani live in structured cities of stone and clay along the western coast, with the imperial capital - named "Danlina " after Robert B. Dunlin the founder of the Rothbard Foundation - serving as the heart of the Empire. Their temples are massive data-vaults, carved with the salvaged knowledge from pre-landing archives. Education, obedience, and martial discipline are prized above all. Children are raised in service to the state from a young age, assigned to castes based on aptitude and birth. Religious ceremonies honor Mama Gadun - the universe itself - as the eternal structure that contains all life. They are not creative, but they are curators of Earth’s fragments: ancient protocols, preserved scripts, military drills - all repurposed into doctrine. 4. Role in the World To the Empire, the world must be ordered - and that order must flow from them. They see tribal cultures as fractured relics of a lost age and believe unification is not just a right, but a duty. To the Endulani and others, they are invaders, slavers, and destroyers of sacred lands. To the Awashalani , they are trade partners and stabilizers. To the Pashevalani , they are targets. They are both feared and admired - and their ambition to reclaim the lost ship Theseus remains their holy grail. 5. Language & Terminology Imperi - Empire Hanjel - Descendant Komándan - Commander Subrim - Supreme / Elevated Mama Gadun - The Universe Goddess Kèlborojul - The Great House (their term for the Capital’s Hall of Records) 6. Notable Locations / Figures Danlina - The Empire’s metropolis and seat of the Subrim Subrim Komándan - The absolute ruler, whose title is inherited through selection by council and military merit Hall of Records - A towering megalith where Earth’s surviving knowledge is carved into stone The Crimson Legion - The elite, gold-and-red armored guard of the Empire 7. Lore Snippets or Anecdotes Some say the Hall of Records once housed working computers - now replaced by chisels and stone tablets. A Hanjelani proverb: “The stone does not forget.” Rebels once claimed the Empire would collapse without electricity. Instead, it carved its memory into the bones of the world. The Empire has offered “integration” to every tribe - but only after their leaders kneel. Maiko's Note 00:00 / 00:58 “They don’t look back with longing — they stare ahead with law.” The Hanjelani are not a nostalgic people. They don’t sing of Earth with poetry or remember the stars with ache. They recall it through order — through ranks, codes, and the etched doctrines that have survived when power grids failed and speakers went silent. Their capital is clean. Their archives are cold. Their loyalty, unwavering. But behind the stone and structure, I sometimes wonder what they lost to maintain that clarity. What gentler stories were silenced when their ancestors chose legacy over love? Still... they are formidable. And dangerous not because they hate, but because they believe. Back to Codex Outtakes Open Glossary Edit