Phantasm CONLANG

Phantasm Language Guide

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Introduction

Phantasm is the language spoken by the beings known as Ravagers. It is characterised by sharp, angular sounds and reflects the dark, cosmic horror themes of its speakers. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Phantasm's structure, grammar, and cultural aspects.

Phonology and Structure

Phoneme Inventory

Consonants

p, t, k, q, b, d, g, f, s, x, h, m, n, r, l, z, v, ʔ (glottal stop)

Vowels

a, e, i, o, u

Semi-vowel

y

Phonotactics

• Syllable structure: (C₁)(C₂)V(C₃), where C represents a consonant and V represents a vowel.
• C₁ can be any consonant.
• C₂ can only be 'r', 'l', or 'y' if C₁ is present.
• V is any vowel.
• C₃ can be any consonant except 'y'.
• The glottal stop (ʔ) can only appear as C₁ or C₃.
• Words are formed by combining one or more syllables.
• Consonant clusters are generally limited to two consonants in a row, except at syllable boundaries.

Phonological Processes

• Vowel Harmony: All vowels in a word must be either front (i, e) or back (u, o). The vowel 'a' is neutral and can appear with either group.
• Consonant Assimilation: When a voiceless consonant (p, t, k, q, f, s, x, h) is followed by a voiced consonant (b, d, g, z, v, m, n, r, l), the voiceless consonant becomes voiced.
• Glottal Stop Insertion: A glottal stop is inserted between two vowels at a morpheme boundary.

Pronunciation Guide

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Consonants

• P, B, T, D, K, G, F, V, S, Z, M, N, R, L, H, and W are pronounced as in English.
• X is pronounced as a guttural 'kh' sound, like the 'ch' in the German 'Bach'.
• Q is pronounced as a deep, guttural 'k' sound, produced further back in the throat.
• ʔ (glottal stop) is pronounced as a brief, abrupt break in the flow of air, like the middle sound in "uh-oh".

Vowels

• A is pronounced as a short 'ah' sound, as in 'father'.
• E is pronounced as a short 'eh' sound, as in 'bet'.
• I is pronounced as a long 'ee' sound, as in 'feet'.
• O is pronounced as a long 'oh' sound, as in 'boat'.
• U is pronounced as a long 'oo' sound, as in 'boot'.

Semi-vowel

• Y is pronounced as a consonant when it appears at the beginning of a syllable, similar to the 'y' in 'yes'. When it appears after a consonant, it modifies the vowel sound that follows, creating a diphthong.

Stress

In Phantasm, stress typically falls on the penultimate (second-to-last) syllable of a word. However, if the final syllable is heavy (ends in a consonant), the stress shifts to the final syllable.

Intonation

Phantasm uses a falling intonation for statements and a rising intonation for questions. In ritual or formal speech, a sing-song pattern is often employed, with alternating high and low tones on stressed syllables.

Grammar

Morphology

Phantasm employs an agglutinative morphology, with affixes added to roots to indicate grammatical functions and relationships. Note: This section replaces the existing Morphology section.

Case System

Phantasm uses a rich case system to indicate the grammatical function of nouns and pronouns in a sentence. Cases are marked by suffixes:

Case	Suffix	Function	Example
Nominative	-n	Subject of a sentence	nglath-n (Ravager as subject)
Accusative	-l	Direct object	z'vorn-l (void as object)
Genitive	-r	Possession or association	nglath-r (of the Ravager)
Dative	-th	Indirect object or recipient	nglath-th (to/for the Ravager)
Locative	-q	Location or position	z'vorn-q (in the void)
Instrumental	-f	Means or instrument	dra'gon-f (by means of power)
Ablative	-b	Movement from	z'vorn-b (from the void)
Essive	-m	State of being	nglath-m (as a Ravager)

Example sentence using multiple cases:

Nglath-n z'vorn-l dra'gon-f nglath-th ma-vroth.
Ravager-NOM void-ACC power-INS Ravager-DAT present-travel
"The Ravager travels through the void by means of power for the Ravager."

Syntax

Phantasm follows a subject-object-verb (SOV) word order.
Example:

K'a z'vorn-l ma-vroth.
(I void-to present-travel)
"I travel to the void."

Pronouns

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Personal Pronouns

Phantasm	English
k'a	I
n'ra	you (singular)
g'lo	he
z'ya	she
s'vo	it
d'ru	we
l'xi	you (plural)
m'zu	they

Example: K'a n'ra-l sa-s'pher. (I you-object past-find) "I found you."

Possessive Pronouns

Phantasm	English
k'a-r	my, mine
n'ra-r	your, yours (singular)
g'lo-r	his
z'ya-r	her, hers
s'vo-r	its
d'ru-r	our, ours
l'xi-r	your, yours (plural)
m'zu-r	their, theirs

Example: K'a-r n'zath ma-q're k'a-l. (My myth present-within me-object) "My myth is within me."

Verb Conjugation

Phantasm verbs are conjugated based on tense, aspect, mood, and plurality. Note: This section expands upon and replaces the existing Verb Conjugation section.

Tenses

• Present: ma-
• Past: sa-
• Future: ga-

Aspects

• Perfective (completed action): pe-
• Imperfective (ongoing or habitual action): im-
• Inchoative (beginning of an action): in-
• Iterative (repeated action): it-
• Cessative (ending of an action): ce-

Moods

• Indicative: No additional prefix (default)
• Imperative: vi-
• Subjunctive: xi-
• Conditional: zi-
• Optative (expressing wish or hope): oi-
• Dubitative (expressing doubt): du-

Cosmic Moods

These special moods reflect the Ravagers' unique perception of reality:

• Transcendent (actions beyond space-time): om-
• Entropic (actions hastening universal decay): en-
• Cyclic (actions part of a greater cosmic cycle): cy-

Verb Conjugation Order

The order of affixes in a verb is: Mood - Aspect - Tense - Verb Root - Plurality Example:

xi-pe-sa-vroth-zh
subjunctive-perfective-past-travel-plural
"They would have traveled"

Examples of Complex Verb Forms

1. ma-vroth: "(He/she/it) travels" (present indicative)
2. sa-zh-vroth: "They traveled" (past indicative plural)
3. ga-im-vroth: "(He/she/it) will be traveling" (future imperfective)
4. vi-in-vroth: "Start traveling!" (imperative inchoative)
5. xi-pe-sa-vroth: "(He/she/it) would have traveled" (past perfective subjunctive)
6. zi-it-ga-vroth: "(He/she/it) would repeatedly travel" (future iterative conditional)
7. om-im-ma-vroth: "(He/she/it) is transcendently traveling" (present imperfective transcendent)

Plurality

Phantasm marks plurality on nouns, pronouns, and verbs. The plural suffix for nouns and pronouns is '-zhar'. For verbs, the plural is marked by the infix '-zh-' inserted before the tense marker. Examples:

• Singular noun: nglath (Ravager)
• Plural noun: nglath-zhar (Ravagers)
• Singular verb: ma-vroth (travels)
• Plural verb: ma-zh-vroth (travel)

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Syntax

Phantasm follows a subject-object-verb (SOV) word order. Example:

K'a z'vorn-l ma-vroth.
I void-ACC present-travel
"I travel to the void."

Sentence Types

Declarative Sentences

Follow the standard SOV order with the verb in indicative mood.

Interrogative Sentences

Formed by adding the particle 'qu' at the end of a declarative sentence. Example:

K'a z'vorn-l ma-vroth qu?

"Do I travel to the void?"

Imperative Sentences

Use the imperative mood prefix 'vi-' on the verb, often omitting the subject. Example:

Z'vorn-l vi-vroth!

"Travel to the void!"

Conditional Sentences

Use 't'bel' (if) for the condition clause and 'zi-' mood for the result clause. Example:

T'bel k'a z'vorn-l ma-s'pher, k'a zi-ga-vroth.

"If I find the void, I would travel."

Negation

Negation is marked by the prefix 'ne-' on the verb. Example:

K'a z'vorn-l ne-ma-vroth.

"I do not travel to the void."

Relative Clauses

Introduced by the relative pronoun 'j'tha', placed before the main clause. Example:

J'tha z'vorn-l sa-vroth nglath-n ma-q're k'a-r r'ath.

"The Ravager who traveled to the void is my friend."

Tenses in Detail

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Present Tense

The present tense in Phantasm is used to indicate actions or events occurring at the present time or habitually. It is formed by adding the prefix "ma-" to the verb root.
Example: K'a z'vorn-l ma-p'gath. (I void-object present-eat) "I eat the void."

Past Tense

The past tense in Phantasm is used to express actions or events that occurred in the past. It is formed by adding the prefix "sa-" to the verb root.
Example: K'a z'vorn-l sa-p'gath. (I void-object past-eat) "I ate the void."

Future Tense

The future tense in Phantasm is used to describe actions or events that will happen in the future. It is formed by adding the prefix "ga-" to the verb root.
Example: K'a z'vorn-l ga-p'gath. (I void-object future-eat) "I will eat the void."

Prepositions in Phantasm

Phantasm prepositions are used to indicate relationships between words in a sentence, such as location, direction, time, or possession. Here are some common prepositions:

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• In: q're
• On: s'ne
• At: t'va
• To: d'ze
• From: b'ra
• By: k'lo
• With: p'hu

Example: K'a z'vorn q're ma-vroth. (I void in present-travel) "I travel in the void."

Questions and Interrogatives

Phantasm interrogatives are used to ask questions and gather information. Here are some common interrogatives:

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• Who: j'la
• What: j'nat
• Where: j'zit
• When: q'xar
• Why: l'gor
• How: d'fik

Example: J'la z'vorn-l ma-p'gath? (Who void-object present-eat) "Who eats the void?"

Subordinate Clauses

Phantasm subordinate clauses are dependent clauses that provide additional information to the main clause in a sentence. They often begin with a subordinating conjunction. Here are some common subordinating conjunctions:

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Because: q'lor
Although: r'faz
Since: s'bin
While: z'kro
If: t'bel

Example: K'a z'vorn-l ma-p'gath q'lor k'a ma-s'pher. (I void-object present-eat because I present-find) "I eat the void because I find it."

Register and Politeness

Phantasm has different levels of formality and respect used depending on the social context and relationship between speakers. Here are the levels of register:

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Formal Register: Used with higher-ranking Ravagers or during ceremonial occasions.
Informal Register: Used among peers or in casual situations.
Intimate Register: Used among close friends or family members.

Example of formal register: D'karn H'xoth, k'a l'yo-l sa-s'pher n'ra-l d'ze ma-vroth. (Lord H'xoth, I truth-object past-find you-to present-travel) "Lord H'xoth, I have found the truth to bring to you."

Aspect

Phantasm uses prefixes to indicate aspect:

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Perfective (completed action): pe-
Imperfective (ongoing or habitual action): im-
Inchoative (beginning of an action): in-

Example: K'a z'vorn-l pe-sa-p'gath. (I void-object perfective-past-eat) "I had eaten the void." (completed action) K'a z'vorn-l im-ma-p'gath. (I void-object imperfective-present-eat) "I am eating the void." (ongoing action) K'a z'vorn-l in-ga-p'gath. (I void-object inchoative-future-eat) "I will begin to eat the void." (action about to start)

Evidentiality

Phantasm uses suffixes to indicate the source of information:

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-Direct experience: -dor
-Hearsay: -rul
-Inference: -fex

Example: Z'vorn ma-q're g'nath-dor. (Void present-be dark-direct.experience) "The void is dark." (I know from direct experience) Z'vorn ma-q're g'nath-rul. (Void present-be dark-hearsay) "The void is dark." (I heard this from someone)

Other Grammatical Features

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• Passive Voice: prefix "nu-"
• Negation: prefix "ne-"
• Comparatives: suffix "-vor"
• Superlatives: suffix "-vorn"
• Reflexive pronouns: suffix "-vex"
• Reciprocal pronouns: suffix "-zar"

Vocabulary and Expressions

Basic Vocabulary

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Phantasm	English
z'vorn	void
g'nath	darkness
h'qarn	death
r'shar	eternity
nglath	Ravager
r'than	knowledge
dra'gon	power
h'nath	agony
t'zath	Canker
q'raak	madness

Idiomatic Expressions

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• D'qath v'fi r'shar (The priest over eternity) - A wise or knowledgeable person
• X'shan s'ne z'vorn (Shadow on the void) - A hidden danger or threat
• H'xoth b'ra l'yo (Illusion from the depths) - A deceptive or false appearance

Proverbs and Sayings

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• "G'nath ma-vroth, r'than ma-s'pher." (Travel in darkness, find knowledge.)
• "Z'vorn-l ne-ma-p'gath, z'vorn n'ra-l ga-p'gath." (If you don't eat the void, the void will eat you.)

Metaphors and Figurative Language

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• "To drink shadows": K'a x'shan-l ma-d'bal. (To gain power from darkness)
• "To weave void": K'a z'vorn-l ma-f'lar. (To create or manipulate emptiness)

Cultural Aspects

Naming Conventions

Ravager names often combine concepts of darkness, void, and destruction. Examples:

• Vor'nax (Void-bringer)
• Zith'gar (Shadow-eater)
• Kel'thorax (Eternity-ender)

Taboo Words

• L'var (light)
• S'phor (hope)
• M'zan (mercy)

Phantasm in Ritual and Magic

Example of a ritual chant:

"Z'vorn q're, g'nath v'fi, r'than x'qu, h'qarn d'ze"
(Void within, darkness over, knowledge beneath, death to)

Dialectal Variations

• Void-Touched Dialect: Uses more sibilant sounds and elongated vowels.
• Surface Dialect: Incorporates harsher consonants and shorter syllables.
• Abyssal Dialect: Features guttural sounds and complex consonant clusters.

Advanced Concepts

Phantasm Syntax for Describing Eldritch Concepts

Structure: [Concept] + ma-q're + [Paradoxical State] Example:

Z'vorn ma-q're ne-z'vorn.
(Void present-be not-void)
"The void that is not void."

Phantasm Numerical System

Phantasm uses a base-6 numerical system.

Phantasm Formal Debate Structure

1. Thesis statement: "K'a [idea]-l ma-s'pher" (I [idea]-object present-find)
2. Supporting argument: "Q'lor [evidence]" (Because [evidence])
3. Counterargument acknowledgment: "R'faz [opposing view]" (Although [opposing view])
4. Refutation: "Ne-ma-q're q'lor [reason]" (Not-present-be because [reason])
5. Conclusion: "R'than-vorn ma-q're [final statement]" (Knowledge-superlative present-be [final statement])

Phantasm Expressions of Time

• Vz'kor: The eternal now (present)
• Sh'kor: The consumed past
• Nx'kor: The void-potential future

Additional Features

Complex Sentence Structures

Example:

K'a n'zath-l ga-s'pher x'dar k'a sa-p'gath q'lor k'a l'yo-l sa-s'pher.
(I myth-object future-find before I past-eat because I truth-object past-find)
"I will discover the myth before I have eaten because I found the truth."

Passive Voice

Example:

Z'vorn nu-ma-p'gath.
(Void passive-present-eat)
"The void is eaten."

Conditional Statements

Example:

K'a z'vorn-l xi-ga-p'gath t'bel k'a s'vo-l xi-ma-s'pher.
(I void-object subjunctive-future-eat if I it-object subjunctive-present-find)
"I would eat the void if I were to find it."

Relative Clauses

Example:

K'a nglath-l ma-s'pher j'tha z'vorn-l sa-p'gath.
(I Ravager-object present-find who void-object past-eat)
"I find the Ravager who ate the void."

Comparatives and Superlatives

Example:

K'a-r z'vorn g'nath-vor ma-q're n'ra-r z'vorn-l d'ze.
(My void dark-comparative present-be your void-object to)
"My void is darker than your void."

Phantasm Numerical System

Phantasm uses a base-6 numerical system, reflecting the Ravagers' six-fingered hands. This system profoundly influences their perception of mathematics and the universe.

Basic Numerals (0-5)

Numeral	Phantasm	Pronunciation
0	z'vorn	/zʔvorn/
1	v'ka	/vʔka/
2	d'ro	/dʔro/
3	t'li	/tʔli/
4	q'nu	/qʔnu/
5	p'sa	/pʔsa/

Higher Numbers

Numbers above 5 are formed by combining the basic numerals. The base (6) is referred to as 'x'fe' /xʔfe/.

Base-10	Base-6	Phantasm	Literal Translation
6	10	x'fe	six
7	11	x'fe-v'ka	six-one
8	12	x'fe-d'ro	six-two
11	15	x'fe-p'sa	six-five
12	20	d'ro-x'fe	two-six
36	100	z'vorn-x'fe	void-six (full set)

Forming Larger Numbers

To form larger numbers, Phantasm uses a multiplicative system. For example:

42 (base-10) = 110 (base-6) = v'ka-z'vorn-x'fe d'ro-x'fe
(one-void-six two-six, or "one thirty-six and twelve")


1,000 (base-10) = 4,344 (base-6) = q'nu-t'li-q'nu-q'nu-z'vorn-x'fe
(four-three-four-four-void-six, or "four thousand three hundred and forty-four")

Fractional Numbers

Fractions in Phantasm are expressed using the suffix '-th'lag' (part). For example:

1/6 = v'ka-th'lag x'fe (one-part six)
1/2 = t'li-th'lag x'fe (three-part six, equivalent to one-half in base-6)

Cultural Significance

The number z'vorn-x'fe (36 in base-10, 100 in base-6) holds great significance in Ravager culture, representing a full cycle or a complete set. It's often used in rituals and cosmic calculations.
The number p'sa (5) is considered ominous, as it represents incompleteness or impending change, being just short of a full x'fe (6).

Mathematical Operations

Basic mathematical operations in Phantasm:

• Addition: g'lath (to join)
• Subtraction: r'koth (to separate)
• Multiplication: v'thrax (to replicate)
• Division: z'klar (to divide)

Example:

v'ka g'lath d'ro v'thrax t'li z'klar d'ro
(one join two replicate three divide two)
"(1 + 2) × 3 ÷ 2" = 4.5 (base-10) or 4;3 (base-6)

This number system reflects the alien nature of Ravager thought, with its base-6 structure and unique cultural associations providing a window into their cosmic perspective.

Time Expressions

Phantasm has specific words for expressing time:

• Now: ma'qor
• Yesterday: sa'qor
• Tomorrow: ga'qor
• Always: r'qor
• Never: ne'qor

Example:

K'a ma'qor z'vorn-l ma-p'gath, k'a ga'qor ne-ga-p'gath.
(I now void-object present-eat, I tomorrow not-future-eat)
"I eat the void now, I will not eat tomorrow."

Honorifics and Titles

Phantasm uses prefixes to show respect or indicate status:

• D'karn: Lord/Lady
• S'phar: Master/Mistress
• V'loth: Elder

Example:

D'karn H'xoth, k'a n'ra-l ma-s'pher.
(Lord H'xoth, I you-object present-find)
"Lord H'xoth, I find you."

Compound Words

Phantasm allows for the creation of compound words by combining existing words:

• z'vorn (void) + p'gath (eat) = z'vornp'gath (void-eater)
• g'nath (dark) + r'than (knowledge) = g'nathr'than (dark knowledge)

Example:

K'a z'vornp'gath ma-q're.
(I void-eater present-be)
"I am a void-eater."

Poetic Form

Here's an example of a short poem in Phantasm, showcasing its rhythmic and phonetic qualities:

Z'vorn ma-q're, g'nath ma-vroth
R'than x'qu, k'a ma-s'pher
H'qarn d'ze, nglath ma-p'gath
R'shar v'fi, k'a ma-q're

Literal translation:

Void present-be, darkness present-travel
Knowledge beneath, I present-find
Death to, Ravager present-eat
Eternity over, I present-be

Poetic translation:

In void we dwell, through darkness roam
Beneath knowledge, I find my home
To death we feast, Ravagers supreme
Above eternity, I reign supreme

Phantasm Writing System

While primarily a spoken language, Phantasm does have a writing system used by more erudite Ravagers. The script is angular and sharp, reflecting the harsh sounds of the spoken language. Each glyph represents a syllable, with additional marks for tense and mood.
Example of written Phantasm (described, not shown): The phrase "K'a z'vorn-l ma-p'gath" would be represented by four main glyphs (K'a, z'vorn, l, p'gath) with a small mark above the p'gath glyph to indicate present tense.

Phantasm Riddles

Ravagers enjoy complex wordplay. Here's an example of a Phantasm riddle:

"K'a ne-ma-q're, t'bel n'ra k'a-l ma-s'pher.
K'a ma-q're, t'bel n'ra k'a-l ne-ma-s'pher.
J'nat k'a ma-q're?"


(I not-present-be, if you me-object present-find.
I present-be, if you me-object not-present-find.
What I present-be?)

Answer: X'shan (Shadow)

Phantasm Emotional Expressions

While Ravagers are generally perceived as emotionless, they do have ways to express strong feelings in Phantasm:

• Rage: "K'a h'nath-l ma-q're!" (I agony-object present-be) "I am agony!"
• Satisfaction: "K'a z'vorn-l pe-sa-p'gath." (I void-object perfective-past-eat) "I have consumed the void."
• Fear (rare): "R'shar ne-ma-q're." (Eternity not-present-be) "Eternity is not."

Phantasm Language Games

Ravagers sometimes engage in language games to sharpen their minds. One such game involves rapidly changing the tense and mood of a sentence:
Player 1: "K'a z'vorn-l ma-p'gath." (I eat the void) Player 2: "K'a z'vorn-l sa-p'gath." (I ate the void) Player 1: "K'a z'vorn-l xi-ga-p'gath." (I would eat the void)
And so on, with each player having to quickly adapt the sentence.

Phantasm Onomatopoeia

Phantasm has unique onomatopoeic words for sounds associated with Ravager activities:

• Ksh'thar: The sound of reality tearing
• Vz'zzur: The hum of void energy
• Ghl'rrk: The sound of consuming a soul

Example:

K'a ksh'thar-l ma-q'lor z'kro z'vorn-l ma-vroth.
(I reality-tearing-sound-object present-hear while void-object present-travel)
"I hear the tearing of reality while traveling through the void."

Phantasm Color Terms

Ravagers perceive color differently, and Phantasm reflects this:

• V'lor: Void-black (absence of all color)
• Gh'nar: Blood-red
• Z'lur: Shadow-grey
• X'vor: Eldritch-purple

Example:

K'a-r x'shan z'lur-vor ma-q're n'ra-r x'shan-l d'ze.
(My shadow shadow-grey-comparative present-be your shadow-object to)
"My shadow is greyer than your shadow."

Phantasm Gestures and Body Language

Certain physical gestures accompany Phantasm speech to convey additional meaning:

• Void-ward hand motion: Indicates speaking about the future
• Claw-like hand near the face: Shows skepticism or disbelief
• Slow blink with all eyes: Deep respect or submission

Phantasm Conceptual Metaphors

Phantasm uses specific conceptual metaphors that reflect Ravager psychology:
KNOWLEDGE IS CONSUMPTION Example: "K'a r'than-l ma-p'gath." (I knowledge-object present-eat) "I consume knowledge." (I learn)
POWER IS DEPTH Example: "K'a dra'gon x'qu ma-vroth." (I power beneath present-travel) "I travel beneath power." (I become more powerful)
TIME IS VOID Example: "R'shar z'vorn-l ma-q're." (Eternity void-object present-be) "Eternity is void." (Time is meaningless)

Phantasm Euphemisms

Despite their generally direct nature, Ravagers use euphemisms for certain concepts:

• "Z'vorn-l ma-s'bin" (To meet the void): To die
• "G'nath-l ma-vroth" (To travel darkness): To scheme or plot
• "X'shan-l ma-f'lar" (To weave shadows): To deceive

[h3h3]Phantasm Tongue Twisters Ravagers use tongue twisters to hone their pronunciation:

"Ksh'thar ksh'thar-l ma-ksh'thar z'kro z'vorn z'vorn-l ma-z'vorn."
(Reality-tear reality-tear-object present-reality-tear while void void-object present-void)
"The reality-tearer tears reality while the void voids the void."

Phantasm Idioms Related to The Wheel Cosmology

• "Iae-r fhtag-l ma-vroth" (To travel in Iae's dream): To exist
• "Spire-l ma-vroth" (To travel the spire): To ascend in power
• "Rim-l ma-s'pher" (To find the rim): To reach one's limit

Phantasm Terms for Psionics

Phantasm has specific terms for psionic abilities:

• M'zoth: Telepathy
• V'zath: Telekinesis
• X'lorn: Precognition
• K'drath: Mind control

Example:

K'a m'zoth-l ma-dra'gon n'ra-r r'than-l ma-s'pher-d'ze.
(I telepathy-object present-use your knowledge-object present-find-to)
"I use telepathy to find your knowledge."

Phantasm Expressions of Paradox

To express paradoxical concepts central to their cosmic philosophy:

• Z'vorn-ne'vorn: The void that is not void
• G'nath-d'arn: The darkness that illuminates
• H'qarn-v'laan: The death that lives

Example:

K'a z'vorn-ne'vorn-l ma-s'pher r'ki k'a g'nath-d'arn-l ma-vroth.
(I void-not-void-object present-find when I darkness-light-object present-travel)
"I find the non-void void when I travel the illuminating darkness."

Phantasm Cosmic Horror Descriptors

Specific terms for describing eldritch horrors:

• N'ghrul: Sanity-shattering
• V'xoth: Reality-warping
• Z'kthul: Mind-consuming

Example:

N'ghrul v'xoth z'kthul nglath ma-vroth.
(Sanity-shattering reality-warping mind-consuming Ravager present-travel)
"The sanity-shattering, reality-warping, mind-consuming Ravager travels."

Phantasm Verbal Art

A form of Ravager artistic expression involving complex phonetic patterns:

Ksh'thar-vz'zzur-ghl'rrk
Z'vorn-g'nath-r'than
X'shan-h'qarn-r'shar
Nglath-dra'gon-fhtag

This verbal art piece combines onomatopoeic sounds with core Phantasm concepts, creating a rhythmic, almost musical effect that conveys the essence of Ravager existence.

Phantasm Grammatical Moods for Cosmic States

Additional grammatical moods to express states of cosmic awareness:

• Transcendent mood (prefix: om-): For actions that transcend normal space-time
• Entropic mood (prefix: en-): For actions hastening universal decay
• Cyclic mood (prefix: cy-): For actions part of a greater cosmic cycle

Example:

K'a z'vorn-l om-ma-s'pher, en-ma-p'gath, cy-ma-vroth.
(I void-object transcendent-present-find, entropic-present-eat, cyclic-present-travel)
"I transcendently find the void, entropically consume it, and cyclically travel through it."

Phantasm Curses

Phantasm curses are words or phrases with negative connotations for evil creatures. Here are a few examples:

• Compassionate fool: Z'klar
• Hope-clinger: Q'xan
• Light-lover: L'thol

Example:

N'ra z'klar ma-q're!
(You compassionate-fool present-be)
"You are a compassionate fool!"

Comprehensive Phantasm to Common Dictionary

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A

abhorrence: v'thul

abyss: y'zul

absorption: r'kul

abstract: z'phor

aeon: t'xol

afternoon: d'var

agony: h'nath

air: r'var

alliance: g'farn

ally: d'gath

altar: h'goth

always: a'kor

ambition: k'zor

ancient: g'lar

anger: z'thul

annihilation: t'qarn

anticipation: g'vor

apathy: n'qul

apocalypse: z'qarn

armor: n'karn

arrow: r'zhan

assimilation: k'rul

authority: v'qath

awaken: p'lath (infinitive form)

axe: n'loth

B

balance: l'karn

battle: n'thul, n'vath

become: v'lath (infinitive form)

bind: h'gath (infinitive form)

black hole: z'voth

blessing: g'kath

blood: s'karn

bloodlust: k'zath

bone: h'kul

bow: k'naal

break: s'krath (infinitive form)

C

calm: r'ath

Canker: t'zath

capture: d'lan (infinitive form)

casualty: n'gath

chains: r'tharn

champion: k'kath

chaos: t'zhan

chasm: y'gul

city: r'lyth

comet: k'zath

commander: r'qath

conquer: v'rath (infinitive form)

consume: p'gath (infinitive form)

contaminate: z'laan (infinitive form)

contemplation: r'vor

control: d'ath (infinitive form)

corrupt: x'laan (infinitive form)

cosmic: w'phar

crack: k'shal (infinitive form)

creation: g'phor

cruel: x'thul

cure: r'laan (infinitive form)

curse: n'kath

cycle: l'phor

D

dagger: s'goth

darkness: g'nath, z'quor

dawn: s'arn

day: r'zath

death: h'qarn

decay: t'laan

defeat: s'gath

deity: b'kaan

demon: x'kath

desert: f'roth

desire: r'garn

despair: d'qarn

destiny: k'hath

destruction: t'goth

devour: r'kul (infinitive form)

dimension: r'koth

disaster: z'kath

disease: s'vath

dominate: v'gath (infinitive form)

dread: kh'va

dream: fhtag (infinitive form)

dusk: n'arn

E

earth: p'kaan

eat: p'gath (infinitive form)

ecstasy: v'qarn

eldritch: y'vor

enemy: z'gath

enigma: f'vor

entropy: t'phar

essence: q'luth

eternity: r'shar

evening: z'nath

evolution: v'phor

existence: v'kaan

exterminate: z'fath (infinitive form)

F

fate: v'hath

fear: b'xol

feast: r'farn

fight: g'gath (infinitive form)

fire: s'nath

flesh: v'loth

foe: h'ath

follower: k'ath

food: t'gor

forest: n'kresh

forgotten: z'ulath

fortress: k'loth

fortune: r'hath

freedom: z'var

friend: r'ath

fury: z'nath

G

galaxy: w'lan

glory: k'vorn

gnosis: r'phos

god: g'kaan

gravitation: z'kra

guardian: v'kath

H

harmony: s'pher

hate: v'thul

heal: g'laan (infinitive form)

health: n'lan

hero: r'fath

hidden: q'vorn

horror: x'vul

hunger: h'gnar

hunter: l'thar

I

ice: n'var, r'var

illusion: h'xoth

immortality: r'qarn

infinity: n'roth

injured: d'zath

injury: s'vorn

insanity: q'raak

intellect: r'vor

K

kill: r'fath (infinitive form)

king: t'lor

knowledge: r'than

L

land: k'arn

leader: v'gath

legend: s'zath

lie: k'var

life: v'laan

light: d'arn

lost: d'fran

M

madness: q'raak

mage: g'qath

malevolence: x'thul

manipulate: k'laan (infinitive form)

metal: n'goth

midnight: r'gath

mind: r'vor

miracle: d'kath

misfortune: h'hath

moon: h'arn

morning: g'var

mortality: v'qarn

mountain: l'thag

mutate: z'lath (infinitive form)

myth: n'zath

N

nebula: w'vor

necromancy: h'vor

never: ne'kor

night: k'var

nightmare: s'voth

nihilism: z'vor

O

oblivion: u'qarn

obsession: k'vor

ocean: b'farn

omniscience: r'vorn

order: p'gol

P

pain: z'garn

paradox: f'phor

peace: k'gath

planet: r'ghol

pleasure: r'var

poison: k'qarn

portal: h'draal

power: dra'gon, n'vath

predator: n'kran

prey: s'gar

priest: d'qath

prison: s'var

prophecy: r'zath, s'kaan

protector: h'kath

purity: g'luth

Q

quantum: f'lan

R

ravager: nglath

reality: g'phar, n'jor

realm: l'zath

rebirth: v'qorn

release: z'goth (infinitive form)

ritual: n'koth

rogue: z'qath

S

sacrifice: z'kron

scream: d'karn (infinitive form)

sea: v'lan

secret: f'thag

shadow: z'var

shield: g'var

silence: t'shul

singularity: z'vorn

sky: h'tarn

sleep: r'kesh (infinitive form)

soldier: s'ath

soul: k'phor

space: w'kan

spear: v'koth

spirit: r'naal

staff: g'draal

star: v'var

stone: s'loth

storm: h'vath, z'ghol

strength: r'kra

submission: g'lan

summon: p'greth (infinitive form)

summoner: r'kath

sun: r'nath

survive: k'thar (infinitive form)

sword: h'zath

T

telekinesis: v'zath

telepathy: m'zoth

temple: g'zhan

tentacle: y'thor

throne: v'kul

time: d'qor, v'loch

tomb: n'draal

tongue (language): sk'lo

torment: x'gul

tower: r'zor

transcendence: om'vor

trap: g'vath

truth: b'dal

twilight: h'zath

U

unbind: v'goth (infinitive form)

unknowable: m'phos

unnatural: k'loth

V

vengeance: d'zor

victim: z'kri

victory: r'lash

villain: s'kath

void: u'tharn, z'vorn

W

wait: mglw' (infinitive form)

war: v'zath

warrior: n'q

water: d'bal

weakness: s'far

weapon: s'goth

whisper: y'kresh (infinitive form)

wind: v'gul

wisdom: k'vor

wood: g'zor

wound: d'vath (infinitive form)

wounded: k'laan

X

xenomorph: i'loth

Phrases and Compound Terms

Abyssal prison: r'gar

Alien geometry: x'lan

Alien influence: z'lan

All-consuming darkness: w'rath

Ancient history: k'xath

Ancient origin: v'phar

Ancient ritual: v'karth

Beyond comprehension: m'phos

Beyond time: x'phar

Bleak destiny: n'phos

Chaotic force: g'phar

Collapsing stars: x'khar

Corrupted soul: p'zath

Cosmic alignment: w'phar

Cosmic betrayal: d'phar

Cosmic convergence: n'lan

Cosmic dread: x'vorn

Cosmic entity: d'kthul

Cosmic entropy: t'phar

Cosmic fear: b'xol

Cosmic indifference: j'zath

Cosmic intervention: n'xath

Crawling chaos: s'rath

Cryptic symbols: m'zath

Cursed bloodline: y'phos

Cursed relic: m'qros

Cyclopean architecture: o'phar

Dark prophecy: i'thos

Dark secret: u'gath

Devouring darkness: k'thran

Dissonant sound: w'lan

Disturbing dream: d'rath

Eerie atmosphere: y'zril

Eerie silence: p'qath

Elder beings: v'lorn

Eldritch abomination: y'lorn

Eldritch energy: z'vor

Eldritch tome: p'thag

Endless abyss: l'gath

Engulfing madness: b'rath

Eternal despair: y'gar

Ethereal plane: j'vath

Extradimensional creature: i'qath

Extradimensional portal: j'rath

Forbidden chant: z'qath

Forbidden knowledge: r'shath

Forbidden rite: t'zath

Forgotten past: m'gar

Formless horror: s'phar

Formless void: s'vor

Great Old One: g'lok m'gar

Grotesque transformation: d'gar

Haunting echo: g'lorn

Hidden influence: m'khar

Hidden terror: w'qul

Incomprehensible language: x'phos

Incomprehensible sight: p'gar

Indescribable dread: v'krul

Indescribable terror: p'rath

Inescapable fate: r'qath

Inexplicable phenomena: d'lorn

Infinite darkness: b'vorn

Insidious influence: d'xol

Interstellar terror: b'phar

Interstellar voyage: g'gar

Lost city: s'vorn

Lurking fear: o'vorn

Maddening truth: v'qath

Malevolent entities: j'qath

Malevolent spirit: s'gath

Malignant force: j'phos

Mind-numbing void: b'lorn

Mind-shattering revelation: t'qath

Mind-warping: o'zath

Monstrous hybrid: o'xol

Monstrous spawn: o'qath

Nameless cult: j'ghar

Nightmare realm: i'khar

Nightmarish landscape: y'khar

Non-Euclidean space: r'lan

Non-human intelligence: z'khar

Occult knowledge: n'khar

Otherworldly being: f'xath

Otherworldly connection: z'vorn

Otherworldly presence: l'phos

Outer gods: l'xath

Parallel universe: i'vorn

Primal fear: g'qath

Primordial chaos: l'qath

Psychic intrusion: k'phos

Reality warp: i'lan

Sanity-shattering: w'khar

Serve: l'khar

Shadowy figure: l'zath

Shrouded in darkness: w'lorn

Sinister cults: r'vorn

Sinister influence: z'phos

Sinister intent: k'vorn

Soul-consuming: g'rath

Strange aeons: t'xol

Supernatural power: l'phar

Terrifying vision: t'lorn

Thirst: t'skar

Timeless void: g'xol

Twisted dimension: b'ghol

Twisted fate: p'lorn

Twisted reality: n'vor

Unhallowed ground: t'ghar

Unimaginable scale: y'phar

Unimaginable terror: o'phos

Unknowable future: s'khar

Unnatural birth: k'zath

Unnatural evolution: v'rath

Unspeakable deity: m'xath

Unspeakable horror: x'zoth

Unspeakable name: r'phos

Unstoppable force: i'rath

Void's whisper: n'phar

Idiomatic Expressions and Proverbs

"G'nath ma-vroth, r'than ma-s'pher." (Travel in darkness, find knowledge.)

Meaning: Wisdom is often found in the most challenging experiences.

"Z'vorn-l ne-ma-p'gath, z'vorn n'ra-l ga-p'gath." (If you don't eat the void, the void will eat you.)

Meaning: Embrace the darkness, or it will consume you.

"R'shar-n k'a-l ma-vroth." (Eternity travels through me.)

Meaning: One who has transcended normal perception of time and space.

"V'laan-l z'vorn-q ma-q're." (Life exists in the void.)

Meaning: Opportunity can be found even in apparent emptiness.

"G'nath-r x'shan-l ma-d'bal." (To drink the shadow of darkness.)

Meaning: To gain power from terrifying experiences.

"K'vor-l r'kul, q'raak-l p'gath." (Devour wisdom, consume madness.)

Meaning: Knowledge comes at the cost of sanity.

"N'roth-r p'mal-q ma-vroth." (To walk on the edge of infinity.)

Meaning: To take great risks or to explore the unknown.

"T'zath-l ma-fhtag, nglath-l ma-p'lath." (The Canker dreams, the Ravager awakens.)

Meaning: As one threat fades, another emerges.

"R'than-vorn ne-ma-q're, m'phos-vorn ma-q're." (The greatest knowledge is not knowing.)

Meaning: True wisdom is understanding the limits of one's knowledge.

"Z'vorn-l ma-f'lar, r'shar-l ma-p'gath." (Weave the void, eat eternity.)

Meaning: Master the fundamentals to achieve the impossible.

"K'a-r dra'gon n'ra-r s'far ma-q're." (My power is your weakness.)

Meaning: One's strength is often another's vulnerability.

"G'nath-q ma-vroth, d'arn-l ma-s'pher." (Travel in darkness, find light.)

Meaning: Sometimes, one must embrace the opposite of what they seek to find it.

"X'zoth-l ma-p'gath, y'vor-m ma-q're." (Eat the unspeakable, become eldritch.)

Meaning: To truly understand something, one must fully immerse oneself in it.

"R'shar-n k'a-l ma-vroth, k'a r'shar-l ne-ma-s'pher." (Eternity travels through me, but I cannot find eternity.)

Meaning: The paradox of being part of something greater than oneself, yet unable to fully comprehend it.

"N'jor-l ma-p'gath, g'phar-l ma-z'goth." (Consume reality, release chaos.)

Meaning: Understanding often leads to a breakdown of previous beliefs.

"T'xol-r x'shan-q ma-vroth." (To travel in the shadow of aeons.)

Meaning: To be insignificant in the grand scheme of the universe.

"Z'vor-l ma-p'gath, r'vor-l ma-z'goth." (Consume energy, release thought.)

Meaning: True understanding comes from internalizing experiences.

"K'a-r n'zath n'ra-r r'than ma-q're." (My myth is your knowledge.)

Meaning: One being's fundamental truth may be merely academic to another.

"G'nath-r d'arn, d'arn-r g'nath." (Darkness of light, light of darkness.)

Meaning: All things contain their opposite; nothing is absolute.

"R'kul-l ma-vi-vroth, p'gath-l ne-ma-vi-d'lan." (Travel to devour, not to capture what you eat.)

Meaning: Experience and learn from life, don't try to possess or control it.

Conclusion

This comprehensive guide to the Phantasm language provides a thorough overview of its structure, grammar, vocabulary, and cultural aspects. The complex nature of Phantasm reflects the cosmic horror themes of its speakers, the Ravagers, making it a unique and evocative conlang for roleplaying and worldbuilding purposes.