#uginar

This world is going to be called "Ith".

Ith has two continents.

The continent to the northeast is called "Theyda" (þ-ay-dah) [name provided by @ravanaugh-runner]

The Jekit (singular, Jekiti) are diminutive sapient creatures of a decidedly more avian persuasion, resembling nothing less than a compromise between the forms of feathered theropod dinosaurs and human beings. Native to Uginar.

Their hunched frames stand roughly five feet high. They have powerful legs with clawed feet and dexterous tails. While slightly more limited in power compared to humans, their arms are roughly as functional with three-fingered hands.

They are effectively the goblins of this world, as their society has only recently began to emerge in the last 150,000 years, when before they were thought of as mere animals.

As of 399, over half the Jekit population live in remote villages where human contact is limited; while the other half have, with mixed success, integrate themselves into human societies. Several nomad clans proudly welcome the bird-people into their communities, who appreciate their willingness to do neccessary tasks most humans find unpleasant (such as handling refuse and butchering animals, activities few Jekit don't actively enjoy) and their relatively minimal needs. They are also increasingly becoming present in the rural communities of Okuron.

Stalanese Warhound- Big borfer. Much bite. Lots of floof to thwart the stabbies. Baby's First Warmount.

Berbaytr- Bostian boy. Much tiny, but big toofers. Eats bears.

Tungum Tabe- Unginari boi. He do a good-good sniff. Very long. Leggies for daysies.

Are foreign languages taught to the children?

There are as many spoken languages on Ith as there are are in this world, if not more, and many more that have been forgotten.

Of the 70 nations and city-states that make up Theyda, at least 42 of them commonly speak languages that are either descended from or were heavily influenced by the Theyan language. These languages include (but are not limited to) Stalanese, Bostian, Iacori, Hestaxian, Eastern-Heshori, Kazinadan, and Atharan; among others.

In Uginar; there are a great number of languages that come from the myriad nomad clans, including a few that have come into being due to exposure to Theydan tongues, all of this on yop of a greater number of regional dialects. The Kingdom of Okuron recognizes at least 200 commonly spoken languages within it's borders, though the official language of it's ruling class is Hazar.

The Soko-La, as well as other related nomad clans, attribute sanctity to human genetalia in general; to the point that their clan insignia is distortion of a phallus and vagina.

Aji: A gender-neutral name used by many Ajaeist parents. Seen all over Theyda and in the Kingdom of Okuron. Variations include Ag'e, Aja, Aje, Og, and Oje.

Doron: "dor" is a word from the Stalanese language meaning gold. This name can, of course, be seen in the Stalan Empire and it's neighboring states.

Gonba: A name originating among the mountain nomads in western Uginar. In those dialects, "gonba" is the word used in reference to large winged dragons. Though this name began as a title awarded to anyone who could single-handedly slay such creatures, it has since been adopted and appropriated throughout much of Uginar and has found its way into Kazinada and surrounding lands.

Jana: A northern Uginaran name made in reference to a rare large orange and purple flower called a "Jana Awa" that is said to have magical healing properties and can grant good luck if planted near one's home. The name can be gender-neutral but is most common in girls.

Motch: A boy's name drawn from the Bostian word for what we would call white chocolate.

Pari: A girl's name from Iacor, meaning "very cute". It's becoming a recent trend in surrounding areas to give the name to boys though and may soon shift its gender connotations entirely.

Somoth: A name originating from the Molothogi islands. It is a word used to interchangeably refer to whales and large aquatic dragons.

Vad: A name from the City of Torn. It's linguistic origin is lost, but it was the name of the city's first chancellor Vad Tanareo II.

A dragon species known as "Narathaku", native to the grasslands of northeastern Uginar. The females are roughly as big as a blue whale while males are roughly as tall as two african bull elephants and about as long.