Antivan Language

The Antivan language is one of the two main languages spoken in Antiva, along with the Common Tongue. It considered one of the most poetic and beautiful of Thedas. It is spoken more often by the lower classes and people in rural areas, whereas city folk tend to be bilingual in Antivan and Common. The nobility and the merchant class tend to favor Common, and to the point where many speak a hybrid variety of the two languages called "Antommon."

Basic Phrases

 * Pau - Hello (literally "peace")
 * Adeu - Goodbye
 * Ciao - Bye (informal)
 * Bruja/o - Mage
 * Salud - Cheers
 * Topa! - Cheers! (usually drunker)
 * Gracias - Thanks
 * Agradecido quedo - I remain yours in appreciation (an exaggerated thank you)
 * Txido - Cool. Can be used to agree, or to describe a person or object. (Pronounced TCHEE-do)

Andrastean Phrases
These phrases are used by most Antivans, whether they are devoutly religous or not:


 * Gracias al Hacedor! - Thank the Maker
 * Por Hacedor! - For goodness' sake (literally For the Maker)
 * El Hacedor sabe lo que hace - Resign yourself to the Maker's will

Commoners

 * Señor/Señora - Used to formally address people older than you, or higher in rank
 * Señorito/Señorita - Used to formally address people younger than you

Nobility

 * Majestad - Your Majesty. Used only when addressing the Queen or King.
 * Alteza Real - Your Royal Highness. Used to address a Queen, King, Princess, or Prince.
 * Don/Doña - Lord/Lady. Although most Antivan nobles now use Common as their primary language.

Terms of Endearment
Family/Friends:


 * Ermano: Brother, or close friend
 * Ermana: Sister, or close friend
 * Amico/Amica: Friend
 * Txavo - kid/kiddo (pronounced TCHA-vo)

Lovers:


 * Tesoro - Literally "treasure"
 * (Mi) Amor - (My) Love

Slang
General Slang


 * Mae - dude
 * Que mierda? - WTF
 * Ahuevos - Fuck yeah

Rude Phrases & Insults

 * A la verga - Screw it
 * Alteza real - "Your Royal Highness." Often used sarcastically.
 * Carajo! - Shit!
 * Carajito - Someone who's acting like a little dick
 * Demonio/a - Demon. An evil person (often used when your friend is beating you at Wicked Grace).
 * Moscon(a) - A creep/pest (literally big fly)
 * Mosca cojonera - Pain in the ass
 * Ganso/a - Stupid (literally goose)
 * Urraca - A hoarder (literally magpie)
 * Gusano/a - a despicable person (literally worm)
 * Percebe - Idiot (literally barnacle)
 * Tafani - Annoying person (literally gadfly)
 * Uácala - disgusting

Metacommentary
Antivan is modelled off of Spanish and Portuguese. When in doubt, you can always pick a word in one of those languages.