Languages and names of Varisia:

Varisian and Shoanti Names Although native to the same land, Varisians and Shoanti both hold distinct naming conventions.

Shoanti Male Shoanti names are made up of a few sharp syllables, while an "ah" sound at the end implies a feminine name. Titles based upon one's exploits are also common among the Shoanti.

Male: Ancrym, Frarnak, Galstak, Ivtolt, Kaddok, Mestrard, Nalmid, Pikrak, Roakkad, Shadfrar, Tanrov, Zakok.

Female: Adohah, Cada, Desba, Eyotah, Istas, Lenna, Meda, Nuna, Shadlah, Toska, Unas, Yola.

Varisian Names among female Varisians tend to be elaborate and lyrical. Male names tend toward shorter, harder sounds.

Male: Camlo, Chaine, Deivon, Durriken, Jal, Jubrayl, Lel, Mandraiv, Pais, Rauno, Wesh, Zurisatro.

Female: Aylmora, Chavali, Emyralda, Iymkala, Marilis, Relisys, Seoni, Syeira, Tauni, Wren, Zenovia.

Varisian Languages Numerous languages are spoken throughout Varisia, including Common, Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, and Halfling. Not as commonly heard in civilized regions are the Draconic, Giant, Goblin, Orc, and Sylvan tongues. In addition, the following five languages each have their place in Varisian culture.

Boggard A language of croaks and pops belched by the frogmen of the Mushfens. Non-reptiles can only speak the simplest form of this crude tongue.

Chelaxian Only the wealthy of Korvosa and travelers from the far south speak the national tongue of Cheliax. Humans of Chelish descent gain this tongue as a bonus language.

Shoanti The language of Varisia's Shoanti tribes, this sharp tongue is spoken across the Storval Plateau and any of the other rocky lands the barbarians inhabit. Humans of Shoanti descent gain this tongue as a bonus language.

Thassilonian This is the dead language of the land's ancient monuments, spoken today only by intellectuals, historians, and arcanists.

Varisian Songs in this rolling, sultry language of Varisia's native wanderers precede them wherever they travel. Humans of Varisian descent gain this tongue as a bonus language.