- An Accepted History of Mer -:- Chapter 1 -
though some translations have been lost. Even so, the meanings of most names in aychaniq are known. Any discrepancies in translation are noted in the footmarks.
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On Naming
When referring to someone by name it is most common to capitalize their first name. For example, in a conversation with a friend one might refer to them as 'Liw' or 'my friend Liw.' This convention holds whenever the person being named is an associate, a servant or someone of unknown status and origin.
When referring to someone who is directly superior to you (that is a master or king) the normal convention does not hold. Instead the name is completely capitalized. For example when referring to your master or king you might say 'my master LIW' or 'the king LIW.' In this book only the names of kings will be completely capitalized, as master is a relative term.
When addressing someone whose name originates from aychaniq, the ancient language, their name is always either completely capitalized (to show their authority over you) or completely non-capitalized (to show honor and respect). In the original aychaniq no capitalization was ever used.
It wasn't until the early monetary systems that capitalization was used. At first it was used by masters to differentiate their names from commoners. In fact, it was almost a secret alphabet for those in power. When currency finally overthrew bartering there was one final revolt by a group in opposition to the new system. They stole into the master Pyloist's room at night and transcribed his logbook into their new blended language. Every name started with a capital letter and ended with regular letters. Both the master's and the commoner's names were written in this manner. They then replaced his logbook with their transcription.
The group intended to disrupt the master's business yet the ordeal turned into a fight over the fundamental honor of
When referring to someone by name it is most common to capitalize their first name. For example, in a conversation with a friend one might refer to them as 'Liw' or 'my friend Liw.' This convention holds whenever the person being named is an associate, a servant or someone of unknown status and origin.
When referring to someone who is directly superior to you (that is a master or king) the normal convention does not hold. Instead the name is completely capitalized. For example when referring to your master or king you might say 'my master LIW' or 'the king LIW.' In this book only the names of kings will be completely capitalized, as master is a relative term.
When addressing someone whose name originates from aychaniq, the ancient language, their name is always either completely capitalized (to show their authority over you) or completely non-capitalized (to show honor and respect). In the original aychaniq no capitalization was ever used.
It wasn't until the early monetary systems that capitalization was used. At first it was used by masters to differentiate their names from commoners. In fact, it was almost a secret alphabet for those in power. When currency finally overthrew bartering there was one final revolt by a group in opposition to the new system. They stole into the master Pyloist's room at night and transcribed his logbook into their new blended language. Every name started with a capital letter and ended with regular letters. Both the master's and the commoner's names were written in this manner. They then replaced his logbook with their transcription.
The group intended to disrupt the master's business yet the ordeal turned into a fight over the fundamental honor of
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