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
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)