Paul B.
@sovest555.bsky.social
Hello there. I will mostly be using this account to post about linguistics, occasionally worldbuilding, and my two conlangs, #phori and #aurem, which exist in the world of #shuunkuu.
(Note: some posts/reposts may be 18+)
(Note: some posts/reposts may be 18+)
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Hey folks! I'm working with a bunch of conlanging and worldbuilding creators on some #Lexember prompts! I'm going to be posting short-form videos every day with my words and the prompts that inspired them. Follow along and share your own words! #conlang #linguistics youtu.be/sfHGuRbb1OI
Get Ready for Lexember 2025!
I'm teaming up with @MadelineJamesWorldbuilds, Jake and Miles of @LetsHaveaBouba, @Dedalvs and Jessie Peterson of @LangTimeStudio, and @Biblaridion to bring you prompts for Lexember!
I'll be…
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I will be using these prompts for both #phori and #aurem over the course of December. Hopefully, both lexicons will have some interesting entries throughout the month.
#lexember #conlanging #linguistics
#lexember #conlanging #linguistics
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 19:
Most noble houses in the Empire and Eisui have retainers on staff to help maintain their holdings. Additionally, one could say the myriad shrine maidens at Amayadori Shrine also fall under this as they are often compensated for helping maintain the shrine...
Most noble houses in the Empire and Eisui have retainers on staff to help maintain their holdings. Additionally, one could say the myriad shrine maidens at Amayadori Shrine also fall under this as they are often compensated for helping maintain the shrine...
#DecemberWorldbuilders. Hello, friends! In your world, are there people who make a living by helping with everyday chores? Paid servants or some kind of employee of the state whose job is to do routine tasks other people don't want to do?
December 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 19:
Most noble houses in the Empire and Eisui have retainers on staff to help maintain their holdings. Additionally, one could say the myriad shrine maidens at Amayadori Shrine also fall under this as they are often compensated for helping maintain the shrine...
Most noble houses in the Empire and Eisui have retainers on staff to help maintain their holdings. Additionally, one could say the myriad shrine maidens at Amayadori Shrine also fall under this as they are often compensated for helping maintain the shrine...
#Lexember Day 19: A Way of Caring
The verb, Yadū [jɑ̀dʊ́] ("to shelter/protect"), is an example of a concept borrowed from Eisuian, or more specifically its natlang equivalent, Japanese, specifically yadoru, "to take shelter".
The reason for this is actually in connection...
The verb, Yadū [jɑ̀dʊ́] ("to shelter/protect"), is an example of a concept borrowed from Eisuian, or more specifically its natlang equivalent, Japanese, specifically yadoru, "to take shelter".
The reason for this is actually in connection...
December 19, 2025 at 9:37 AM
#Lexember Day 19: A Way of Caring
The verb, Yadū [jɑ̀dʊ́] ("to shelter/protect"), is an example of a concept borrowed from Eisuian, or more specifically its natlang equivalent, Japanese, specifically yadoru, "to take shelter".
The reason for this is actually in connection...
The verb, Yadū [jɑ̀dʊ́] ("to shelter/protect"), is an example of a concept borrowed from Eisuian, or more specifically its natlang equivalent, Japanese, specifically yadoru, "to take shelter".
The reason for this is actually in connection...
#Lexember Day 18: A Way of Learning
Since #phori are psionic entities by nature, they often archive much of their knowledge in crystalline form which they have since networked into a massive database known as the Deep Archive (Gāmi᷈þonn [gɒ̀mɪθɔ̄ŋ]).
That said, the "archive" is not one location...
Since #phori are psionic entities by nature, they often archive much of their knowledge in crystalline form which they have since networked into a massive database known as the Deep Archive (Gāmi᷈þonn [gɒ̀mɪθɔ̄ŋ]).
That said, the "archive" is not one location...
December 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 18:
Although there are many shrine maidens and others who live on the grounds of Amayadori Shrine who are capable of maintaining its facilities, Shita often makes it a point to participate in these tasks personally, both out of pride for his dwelling...
Although there are many shrine maidens and others who live on the grounds of Amayadori Shrine who are capable of maintaining its facilities, Shita often makes it a point to participate in these tasks personally, both out of pride for his dwelling...
#DecemberWorldbuilders. What tasks does your MC (or another important character) have to do on a regular basis? Do they have a house to keep clean? Adventuring gear to upkeep? Animals to care for? Or, perhaps they have other people to do all that work for them?
December 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 18:
Although there are many shrine maidens and others who live on the grounds of Amayadori Shrine who are capable of maintaining its facilities, Shita often makes it a point to participate in these tasks personally, both out of pride for his dwelling...
Although there are many shrine maidens and others who live on the grounds of Amayadori Shrine who are capable of maintaining its facilities, Shita often makes it a point to participate in these tasks personally, both out of pride for his dwelling...
Reposted by Paul B.
Jake put out a video explaining their four Lexember prompts for us. I can’t say my words are in the spirit of what was intended, but if you want to be closer to that, you can take it straight from the horse’s mouth. #lexember
Devotion: A Guide to the Lexember Prompts
This is a brief guide to the Lexember prompts put forward by Jake to explain some of the background and ideas which inspired them.
Image source: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/37901
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December 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Jake put out a video explaining their four Lexember prompts for us. I can’t say my words are in the spirit of what was intended, but if you want to be closer to that, you can take it straight from the horse’s mouth. #lexember
#Lexember Day 17: Means of Trickery
In #phori, the verb for lying or general deception is De᷈nu [dəɳɯ], with the noun equivalent being De᷈no̤t [dəɳøt]. As for stealing, Ke᷈nu [kəɳɯ] is the verb form, and Ke᷈no̤k [kəɳøk] refers to petty theft, while Gūno̤k [gʊɲøk] refers to grand larceny.
In #phori, the verb for lying or general deception is De᷈nu [dəɳɯ], with the noun equivalent being De᷈no̤t [dəɳøt]. As for stealing, Ke᷈nu [kəɳɯ] is the verb form, and Ke᷈no̤k [kəɳøk] refers to petty theft, while Gūno̤k [gʊɲøk] refers to grand larceny.
December 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 17:
There are craftsmen (and women) of all sorts in #shuunkuu, including tailors and blacksmiths. However, while most see these skills as essential for the most part, Sever never had need for such skills as he can mimic most forms of clothing/armor with his umbrakinesis.
There are craftsmen (and women) of all sorts in #shuunkuu, including tailors and blacksmiths. However, while most see these skills as essential for the most part, Sever never had need for such skills as he can mimic most forms of clothing/armor with his umbrakinesis.
Greetings, #DecemberWorldbuilders. This week we're talking about the routine chores our characters do. In your setting, who makes or repairs clothes/armor? Do you have tailors or blacksmiths? Have any of your main characters had to learn any of these skills?
December 17, 2025 at 8:11 AM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 17:
There are craftsmen (and women) of all sorts in #shuunkuu, including tailors and blacksmiths. However, while most see these skills as essential for the most part, Sever never had need for such skills as he can mimic most forms of clothing/armor with his umbrakinesis.
There are craftsmen (and women) of all sorts in #shuunkuu, including tailors and blacksmiths. However, while most see these skills as essential for the most part, Sever never had need for such skills as he can mimic most forms of clothing/armor with his umbrakinesis.
#Lexember Day 16: Means of Execution
While most conventional forms of execution are swift for many severe crimes in #shuunkuu, there is one that is seen as the most severe of all in the eyes of the #phori: Orgūsh [ɔ̀ɾgʊ́ʂ], I.E. lobotomy. However, it is not done with crude implements like icepicks...
While most conventional forms of execution are swift for many severe crimes in #shuunkuu, there is one that is seen as the most severe of all in the eyes of the #phori: Orgūsh [ɔ̀ɾgʊ́ʂ], I.E. lobotomy. However, it is not done with crude implements like icepicks...
December 16, 2025 at 6:58 AM
#Lexember Day 16: Means of Execution
While most conventional forms of execution are swift for many severe crimes in #shuunkuu, there is one that is seen as the most severe of all in the eyes of the #phori: Orgūsh [ɔ̀ɾgʊ́ʂ], I.E. lobotomy. However, it is not done with crude implements like icepicks...
While most conventional forms of execution are swift for many severe crimes in #shuunkuu, there is one that is seen as the most severe of all in the eyes of the #phori: Orgūsh [ɔ̀ɾgʊ́ʂ], I.E. lobotomy. However, it is not done with crude implements like icepicks...
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 16:
Sever, Shizuka, and Shita all can cook (and bake) fairly competently despite none of them getting sustenance from what they make.
When out and about as a unit, they generally take turns...
Sever, Shizuka, and Shita all can cook (and bake) fairly competently despite none of them getting sustenance from what they make.
When out and about as a unit, they generally take turns...
#DecemberWorldbuilders, what food-related chores do your characters do? Are any of them farmers, fishers, cooks, gatherers? Do they do the bare minimum they need while on an adventure? Or do they have other people to cook for them?
December 16, 2025 at 6:36 AM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 16:
Sever, Shizuka, and Shita all can cook (and bake) fairly competently despite none of them getting sustenance from what they make.
When out and about as a unit, they generally take turns...
Sever, Shizuka, and Shita all can cook (and bake) fairly competently despite none of them getting sustenance from what they make.
When out and about as a unit, they generally take turns...
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 15:
As most mundane chores are not something that concerns Sever for a variety of reasons, I shall instead focus on his significant other, and Shizuka's other father, Shita and his shrine in Eisui for today.
As most mundane chores are not something that concerns Sever for a variety of reasons, I shall instead focus on his significant other, and Shizuka's other father, Shita and his shrine in Eisui for today.
Hey there, #DecemberWorldbuilders! This week is devoted to more mundane worldbuilding: chores. This week, I'll ask how your worldbuilding affects the normal everyday lives of your characters. Today: how does the environment /climate affect their daily lives? What tasks to they perform?
December 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 15:
As most mundane chores are not something that concerns Sever for a variety of reasons, I shall instead focus on his significant other, and Shizuka's other father, Shita and his shrine in Eisui for today.
As most mundane chores are not something that concerns Sever for a variety of reasons, I shall instead focus on his significant other, and Shizuka's other father, Shita and his shrine in Eisui for today.
#Lexember Day 15: A Means of Transportation
There are a few methods of getting around the imperial lands that are defined in #phori. First, terrestrial travel, especially when hunting in the Eastern Wildlands, is often done by mount. The verb for riding in this case is Nuru [ɳùɾɯ́]...
There are a few methods of getting around the imperial lands that are defined in #phori. First, terrestrial travel, especially when hunting in the Eastern Wildlands, is often done by mount. The verb for riding in this case is Nuru [ɳùɾɯ́]...
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Today is the first day of prompts from Miles of Let's Have a Bouba. These prompts are pulled from actions associated with the four bird deities of the Bokuz conculture which is a current focus for their streams. #lexember
December 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Today is the first day of prompts from Miles of Let's Have a Bouba. These prompts are pulled from actions associated with the four bird deities of the Bokuz conculture which is a current focus for their streams. #lexember
#Lexember Day 14: A Means of Construction
As many of the structures in Verim are prominently made of metal, the city employs many metalsmiths (Pe᷈lgo̤rī [pəlgøɾí]) and metallurgists (Go̤kemī [gøkèmí]) for construction and maintenance. While psionic prowess is preferable, especially with mithril...
As many of the structures in Verim are prominently made of metal, the city employs many metalsmiths (Pe᷈lgo̤rī [pəlgøɾí]) and metallurgists (Go̤kemī [gøkèmí]) for construction and maintenance. While psionic prowess is preferable, especially with mithril...
December 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
#Lexember Day 14: A Means of Construction
As many of the structures in Verim are prominently made of metal, the city employs many metalsmiths (Pe᷈lgo̤rī [pəlgøɾí]) and metallurgists (Go̤kemī [gøkèmí]) for construction and maintenance. While psionic prowess is preferable, especially with mithril...
As many of the structures in Verim are prominently made of metal, the city employs many metalsmiths (Pe᷈lgo̤rī [pəlgøɾí]) and metallurgists (Go̤kemī [gøkèmí]) for construction and maintenance. While psionic prowess is preferable, especially with mithril...
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 14:
Many species in #shuunkuu are generally long-lived, even those that have shorter lifespans in other worlds. Thus, the concept of caring for the old is less of an institutionalized or cultural concept and more dependent on the needs of a given individual.
Many species in #shuunkuu are generally long-lived, even those that have shorter lifespans in other worlds. Thus, the concept of caring for the old is less of an institutionalized or cultural concept and more dependent on the needs of a given individual.
#DecemberWorldbuilders, hello! Does your world do anything special in regards to elder or child care? For elders: do they have group homes? Anyone who can visit to help them out? or are they in generational homes? For children: do schools exist? Daycare?
December 14, 2025 at 6:50 AM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 14:
Many species in #shuunkuu are generally long-lived, even those that have shorter lifespans in other worlds. Thus, the concept of caring for the old is less of an institutionalized or cultural concept and more dependent on the needs of a given individual.
Many species in #shuunkuu are generally long-lived, even those that have shorter lifespans in other worlds. Thus, the concept of caring for the old is less of an institutionalized or cultural concept and more dependent on the needs of a given individual.
#Lexember (r/Conlangs version) Day 13: Horns and Shells
First off, the word for shell or carapace (Khāg [kʷɒg]) is synonymous with the word for crab, differentiated only by animacy like many nouns in #phori.
As for horns, I believe I covered the tusks harvested from boars and elephants before...
First off, the word for shell or carapace (Khāg [kʷɒg]) is synonymous with the word for crab, differentiated only by animacy like many nouns in #phori.
As for horns, I believe I covered the tusks harvested from boars and elephants before...
December 14, 2025 at 3:48 AM
#Lexember (r/Conlangs version) Day 12: Organic Stones (Catch-up)
While most of the inhabitants of the Empire dwelling in and west of Verim prefer metal for their structures, the elven settlement of Elgyen tends to prefer more natural structures...
While most of the inhabitants of the Empire dwelling in and west of Verim prefer metal for their structures, the elven settlement of Elgyen tends to prefer more natural structures...
December 14, 2025 at 3:36 AM
#Lexember (r/Conlangs version) Day 12: Organic Stones (Catch-up)
While most of the inhabitants of the Empire dwelling in and west of Verim prefer metal for their structures, the elven settlement of Elgyen tends to prefer more natural structures...
While most of the inhabitants of the Empire dwelling in and west of Verim prefer metal for their structures, the elven settlement of Elgyen tends to prefer more natural structures...
Friendly reminder that if you have any questions about my characters, my conlangs, or anything relating to #shuunkuu I have yet to share, I am open to answering them (as best as I can, of course).
December 14, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Friendly reminder that if you have any questions about my characters, my conlangs, or anything relating to #shuunkuu I have yet to share, I am open to answering them (as best as I can, of course).
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 13:
Most surnames mark affiliation with one's family in a general sense in #shuunkuu. There is one exception, however...
Most surnames mark affiliation with one's family in a general sense in #shuunkuu. There is one exception, however...
Heya, #DecemberWorldbuilders! Does your world have any relevant family symbology? For example, crests, heraldry, flags, etc.? Or are surnames important to them? Do they take their surname from their father or do they have a different method? Do they believe in leaving a lasting legacy?
December 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 13:
Most surnames mark affiliation with one's family in a general sense in #shuunkuu. There is one exception, however...
Most surnames mark affiliation with one's family in a general sense in #shuunkuu. There is one exception, however...
#Lexember Day 12: Flight-related Anatomy
While Aurochs are the notable terrestrial megafauna in the eastern territories of the imperial continent, the Roc is often considered its aerial counterpart. Born of the mythical creature, Simurgh, modern Rocs possess a special flight bladder...
While Aurochs are the notable terrestrial megafauna in the eastern territories of the imperial continent, the Roc is often considered its aerial counterpart. Born of the mythical creature, Simurgh, modern Rocs possess a special flight bladder...
December 13, 2025 at 12:47 AM
#Lexember Day 12: Flight-related Anatomy
While Aurochs are the notable terrestrial megafauna in the eastern territories of the imperial continent, the Roc is often considered its aerial counterpart. Born of the mythical creature, Simurgh, modern Rocs possess a special flight bladder...
While Aurochs are the notable terrestrial megafauna in the eastern territories of the imperial continent, the Roc is often considered its aerial counterpart. Born of the mythical creature, Simurgh, modern Rocs possess a special flight bladder...
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 12:
Inheritance is a tricky matter in the Golden Star Empire. While the seat of Willpower did technically pass from father to son, it was still taken by force rather than bestowed by birthright.
Of course while Sever technically did not 'inherit' the role of Sentinel...
Inheritance is a tricky matter in the Golden Star Empire. While the seat of Willpower did technically pass from father to son, it was still taken by force rather than bestowed by birthright.
Of course while Sever technically did not 'inherit' the role of Sentinel...
#DecemberWorldbuilders, tell me about inheritance in your world. How does it work? When a person passes away, who gets their stuff? Do bastard children have a claim? Do they even have a concept of bastard children? For those of you writing monarchies, who inherits the throne?
December 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 12:
Inheritance is a tricky matter in the Golden Star Empire. While the seat of Willpower did technically pass from father to son, it was still taken by force rather than bestowed by birthright.
Of course while Sever technically did not 'inherit' the role of Sentinel...
Inheritance is a tricky matter in the Golden Star Empire. While the seat of Willpower did technically pass from father to son, it was still taken by force rather than bestowed by birthright.
Of course while Sever technically did not 'inherit' the role of Sentinel...
#Lexember Day 11: Animal Teeth
Today’s highlighted word in #phori is Khusza [kʷuʐɑ], which means “tusk”. Compounding the words for “cheek” and “blade”, this term was first coined by hunters who encountered tusked boars, often clashing with and deflecting weaponry used to subdue them.
Today’s highlighted word in #phori is Khusza [kʷuʐɑ], which means “tusk”. Compounding the words for “cheek” and “blade”, this term was first coined by hunters who encountered tusked boars, often clashing with and deflecting weaponry used to subdue them.
December 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 11:
The main reason I only mentioned Sever's parents is because one of the main antagonists in his story is his "half-brother" (I put that in quotes since, as I may have noted before, Phori only express sex/gender in assumed forms.)
The main reason I only mentioned Sever's parents is because one of the main antagonists in his story is his "half-brother" (I put that in quotes since, as I may have noted before, Phori only express sex/gender in assumed forms.)
Good mornevening, #DecemberWorldbuilders! Tell me about your villain's relationship with their family. If you don't have a villain, pick another character who is either antagonistic or maybe just a foil for the MC. Does their villainy get in the way of having a family?
December 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Day 11:
The main reason I only mentioned Sever's parents is because one of the main antagonists in his story is his "half-brother" (I put that in quotes since, as I may have noted before, Phori only express sex/gender in assumed forms.)
The main reason I only mentioned Sever's parents is because one of the main antagonists in his story is his "half-brother" (I put that in quotes since, as I may have noted before, Phori only express sex/gender in assumed forms.)