A bit about the world of yggdrasil
Yggdrasil is the world my Norse mythology books are set it. It is a giant tree, and its roots contain rivers that lead to the five fae Courts, Ice, Fire, Earth, Gold, and Shadow.
the shadow court
Glossary and Pronunciation Guide
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Where possible names and places have been inspired by Norse language. Not all are listed here, but I have tried to include any with unclear pronunciation.
The World
Yggdrasil (EEG-dras-il) - the tree of life and common name for the world of the five Courts
Vald-staff (vawld-staf) - Staff that gives fae ability to use their magic
Rune-marked - human born with rune tattoos that match to one of the five courts, able to create vald-staffs for the fae
Gold-giver - rune-marked for the Gold Court
Fire-forger - rune-marked for the Fire Court
Shadow-spinner - rune-marked for the Shadow Court
Water-winder - rune-marked for the Ice Court
Wood-worker - rune-marked for the Earth Court
Language Used in Yggdrasil
Veslingr (VEHS-ling-uhr) - An annoying coward
Valhalla (val-HAL-uh)- Heaven
Thrall (thrawl) – Slave
Heimskr (HEEM-skur) - Stupid
Leikmot (LEEK-mot)
Drengskapr (Dreng-SKAP-ar)
Names
Reyna (RAY-nuh)
Frima (FREE-ma)
Svangrior (svan-GREE-or)
Brynja (BRIN-yah)
Rangvald (RAHNG-vald)
Dakkar (DACK-ar)
Kaldar (KAL-dar)