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Post by Seknos on May 4, 2010 6:49:41 GMT -5
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Pahgan Twi'leki word for bargain.
Palakwi a common name given to Twi'lek females, and means "lizard" in the Twi'leki language.
Pampy a common name given to Twi'lek females, and means "jewel" in the Twi'leki language.
Passik one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means"golden" or "of gold".
Pika referring to something or someone held close to the heart; context and subject is important to make it meaningful.
Pol a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name means "stalactite".
Poy a common name given to Twi'lek females, and means "wing" or "wings" in the Twi'leki language.
Protocol of Gifts the phrase used top describe the custom of the Twi'lek society in which a visitor always brought a gift for their host, as a sign of friendship and in exchange for their hospitality. The custom originated early in Twi'lek history, when different clans first met. Over the centuries, the Protocol of Gifts has been extended from personal meetings to business gatherings and the arrival of a starship to a port such as Kala'uun. Those spacers who failed to provide a gift to Koh'shak or his family were rebuffed.
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Post by Seknos on May 4, 2010 6:50:33 GMT -5
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Qa used to inquire about the nature of a person, place or thing; what.
Qaon in what way or manner; how.
Qato the cause, reason or purpose for something; why.
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Post by Seknos on May 4, 2010 6:53:06 GMT -5
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Rackus one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "happy".
Racor one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "laughing".
Rar one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "bold".
Ree a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name means "spear".
Reess a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name means "metalsmith".
Rha one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "sunny" or "bright".
R'lyek this ancient Twi'lek clan was a sworn enemy of the Doneeta clan for many generations. Tott Doneeta returned to Ryloth, following the Exis Convocation, and merged the two clans in an effort to end the feud.
Rol a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name means "sun".
Runan one that has been exiled, an outcast, someone shunned by Twi'lek society and no longer welcome on Ryloth
Ruti a Twi'lek word meaning "water"
Rutian Twi'lek one of the races of Twi'lek, commonly associated with those that follow the Water Temple doctrine, the Rutian Twi'lek is distinguished by its varying hues of blue skin color.
Rycrit a bovine creatures raised by Twi'leks as a food source, rycrits have been exported from Ryloth as source of food for many generations. However, their nasty temper led many farmers to abandon them to the wilderness, and populations of feral rycrits have developed on planets like Talasea.
Ryl one of the many dialects spoken by the Twi'lek people of Ryloth.
Ryloth this planet was the homeworld of the Twi'lek race, located in the Outer Rim Territories. It orbited its sun in such a way that one side was perpetually lit and the other was locked in the dark. The bright side generated huge heat storms which whipped around the planet and died on the night side, but not before warming the dark side up enough to support minimal life. It was a dry, rocky world with a thin, breathable atmosphere. The Twi'Leks there mine the mineral ryll for various legal and illegal uses throughout the galaxy. Ryloth was orbited by five, red-colored moons.
Rylothean another name for the Twi'leki language.
Ryma gesu'tak allesh this phrase is used as a very formal farewell and directly translates as "mother give you safety"
Ryma'allesh an abbreviated version of Ryma gesu'tak allesh
Ryma'at the primary twi'lek deity, she is the Mother of all twi'leks and creator of everything. She is the embodiment of all that is good and right in the universe and is the source of all life and the Force and it is through her that all creatures thrive. She is also known by the name Kika’lekki in more formal settings. The Twi'leks believe that she is the holder of balance and through the worship of her, balance will one day be restored to the universe.
Rynne the Twi'lek word for rebirth or renewal. It refers to the state of being of one who was lost or fallen from Kika'lekki's favor and then brought back into it.
Ryu one of the many dialects spoken by the Twi'lek race.
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Post by Seknos on May 4, 2010 7:00:18 GMT -5
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Sahak Chir a very informal farewell that means "avoid death" and is often used sarcastically
Sama a word was used by the Twi’lek race to indicate an individual who is a daughter or female clan member.
Schutta a Twi'leki swear word, used to indicate a being of poor repute. It was derived from the name of a weasel-like creature native to Ryloth.
Secura one of the most powerful Twi'lek clans, native to the planet Ryloth. The name means "skilled" in the Twi'leki language.
Seela a common name given to Twi'lek females, and means "dancer" in the Twi'leki language.
Seku a common name given to Twi'lek females, and means "memory" in the Twi'leki language.
Sesk'bumat this is the name given to one who is a member of the political caste. Members of this caste are politicians, diplomats, and other political representatives. This is considered a noble's caste and its members are among the wealthiest in Twi'lek society.
Sesk'kesva this is the name given to one who is a member of the merchant caste. Members of this caste are craftsmen, shopkeepers, and others who engage in bartering or sales. This is considered a mid-range caste and its members usually make a comfortable living, although some of its members do manage to acquire considerable wealth, but its poorer members are often subjected to the Vassij'ra.
Sesk'mahvus this is the name given to one who is a member of the temple caste. Members of this caste are Ai’jou and Kivas. This is the noblest of all castes due to the position of the temple in Twi'lek society. Its members are revered by all Twi'leks but make the meagerest of livings due to their devotion to Kika'lekki.
Sesk'nabsilai an ancient order of Force-sensitive Twi'leks who serve the temples as guardians, sentinels, and political representatives. Because their duties sometimes stretch beyond the teachings of Kika'lekki, they are thought to carry a great and terrible burden. Their abilities and talents run parallel to the Jedi, and as a consequence, they suffered a similiar purge by the Sith when Chancellor Palpatine became Emperor. The survivors, like those of the Jedi, became highly secretive yet continue to perform their duties and train new members as best they can.
Sesk'osima this is the name given to one who is a member of the artist caste. Members of this caste are dancers, musicians, and other entertainers. This is one of the poorer castes and its members make meager livings and are often subjected to the Vassij'ra.
Sesk'ryvak this is the name given to one who is a member of the medical caste. Members of this caste are doctors, medics, and other members of the medical community. This is considered a mid-range caste and its members usually make a comfortable living, although some of its members do manage to acquire considerable wealth.
Sesk'vati this is the name given to one who is a member of the warrior caste. Members of this caste are guards, hunters, military soldiers and others who earn their livings through the use of arms. This is one of the poorer castes and its members make meager livings and are often subjected to the Vassij'ra.
Shakka a common name given to Twi'lek females, and means "lightning" in the Twi'leki language.
Shala one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "crying" or "tearful".
Shar a word is used by the Twi'lek race to indicate sorrow or greif.
Shi'gen the celebration held following a Jasshi'rr, much like a human wedding reception.
Shiri a common name given to Twi'lek females, and means "singer" in the Twi'leki language.
Sienn a common name given to Twi'lek females, and means "maiden" in the Twi'leki language.
Silais a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name means "gatekeeper" or "caretaker".
Sinya a common name given to Twi'lek females, and means "darkness" in the Twi'leki language.
Siolo a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name means "poet".
Si'kou a word is used by the Twi'lek race to indicate those members of a Twi'lek's family that are Twi'leks
Sivron one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "shrewd".
Skawn a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name means "merchant".
Sleep-inducer this wrist-mounted weapon is favored by Twi'leks. It is a close-range weapon which is jabbed into the target's flesh. A small trigger releases a sleep-inducing fluid into the victim, knocking them unconsious.
Smoo one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "blessed".
Sou'Kiva a member of the Council of Kivas
Sou'Kora a member of the Head Clan
Staad Armor developed by Castaan Armory, this form of protective armor was designed for the Twi'leki race.
Story-chain these small chains were created by the Twi'lek race. Each link in the chain provided details on a specific part of a larger story. The entire story could be told and retold by following the links in the story-chain.
Supisy a common name given to Twi'lek females, and means "mysterious female" in the Twi'leki language.
Swilja the name of a beautiful princess from Twi'lek legends.
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Post by Seknos on May 4, 2010 7:09:03 GMT -5
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Tal a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name means "champion".
Talik a common name given to Twi'lek females, and means "destiny" in the Twi'leki language.
Tann a common name given to Twi'lek females, and means "hope" in the Twi'leki language.
Tar one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "swift".
Tarkona one of the more powerful Twi'leki clans. The name means "stormy weather" in the Twi'leki language.
Tchin Twi'Lek term for their right head tail.
Tchun Twi'Lek term for their left head tail.
Tchun-tchin Twi'Lek term for their two head tails.
Teeubo a common name given to Twi'lek females, and means "treasure" in the Twi'leki language.
Teksa one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "trustworthy".
Tenii at or during the time of; when.
Tiatkin one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "creative".
Tirginni Cologne this cologne was extracted from the scent glands of the tirginni beast, which was native to the Kathol Sector. The subtle scent of Tirginni Perfume was perceived by only a few species, among them the Noghri, Twi'leks, Whiphids, and Hutts. These species described the colgone as pleasant mildly intoxicating. Because of the fact that tirginni beasts lived on an unsettled planet, the cost for each milliliter of the cologne was quite expensive.
Tol a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name means "fire".
Tolian Twi'lek one of the races of Twi'lek, commonly associated with those that follow the Fire Temple doctrine, the Tolian Twi'lek is distinguished by its varying hues of orange skin color
Toqema one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "dependable".
Torr one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "pale" or "white".
Tott a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name means "thorn bush" or "fang".
T'ssolok this intense, Twi'leki liquor was bottled in a sculpted decanter. Thaddeus Ross often drank a bottle of this liquor whenever he felt that his life couldn't get any worse. Some beings worried that the taste of the liqour would be awful, but it was actually the aftertaste the floored most drinkers.
Tsu’kagrei the twi'lek rite of passage, when a juvenile Twi'lek becomes formally recognized as an adult, usually between 14 and 16 years of age, depending on the customs of the particular clan.
Tualin one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "royal" or "noble".
Tuka a Twi'lek word meaning "spirit"
Tuka'atuhlk a regular religious ceremony honoring Kika’lekki, usually held on a weekly basis, although the more spiritual Kivas engage in it daily for personal communion and to remain focused on their position as spiritual leader of their clans
Tukian Twi'lek one of the races of Twi'lek, commonly associated with those that follow the Spirit Temple doctrine, the Tukian Twi'lek is distinguished by its varying hues of green skin color
Twa'jani this Twi'lek ceremony, also known as a Bloodening, marked an offworlder as Koccielle Twi'lek and an honorary member of a clan. The term Twa'jani translated into Basic as "the ritual of lasting welcome." Through this ceremony, a Twi'lek clan is expanded and through the shedding and consuming of blood, clans grow to include not only other Twi'lek who are without their own clan, but also those non-Twi'lek who then become members of that clan.
Twa'janii this Twi'lekian term refers to the temporary acceptance of off-worlders as honored guests. Their needs and wants should be attanded to before any formal business will be conducted. See also Koccielle Twi'lek.
Twi'lek an alien race characterized by their smooth, pointed head and twin lobes protruding from their heads. Often called head tails, the lekku contain additional sensory nerves and are very sensitive, and are thought to be errogenous zones. Most Twi'leks have two lekku, known as tchin and tchun, or tchun-tchin when spoken of as a pair. Rare variants have a single lekku or up to four. Each lekku is filled with muscles, and stored in the cells of the lekku were the Twi'lek's deepest memories. Twi'leks often use subtle twitches and flexings of their lekku as a form of communication. They have rows of pointed teeth, and close-set, pig-like eyes. They are native to the planet Ryloth. They also have multiple stomachs, and will feed on almost anything, from the fungi that grow on Ryloth to the cowlike rycrits. The skin coloration of a Twi'lek varies, with all shades of the rainbow represented, as well as white and black. Twi'leks live in clans which are governed by a five-member group known as a head clan. The members of the clan append their clan name to their given name; for example, Koh'shak. This combined name has a definite meaning, and subtle changes in pronunciation can be incurred by the addition of the clan name. The Twi'leki will often adapt the full name to indicate the true - or more flattering - actual name. One example it Nawara Ven. A member of the Ven clan, his full name should be Nawara'ven. However, when translated, this becomes "tarnished silver." His family adapted his full name to be Nawar'aven, which translates to "good speaker" (literally, "silver-tongued"). Twi'leks often belittle one another by using modified variations of their full names.
Twi'lek this was another name for the planet Ryloth, the home planet of the Twi'Lek race.
Twi'lek Dancer this Barloz-class freighter led a checkered life, after being originally sold to an agricultural combine in the Tion Hegemony and being named the Harvest. When the combine traded in the Harvest for a YT-1300 freighter, the bounty hunter Xufal D'uat purchased the ship and renamed it the Venom Sting. After D'uat was killed by a fellow bounty hunter, the ship drifted for some time before being salvaged by TaggeCo. They eventually auctioned the ship off to a group of Thalassian slavers, who gave it the name Twi'lek Dancer. The slavers, in turn, were jumped by a group of pirates who commandeered the ship and sold it to a legitimate dealer through a front company.
Twi'lek Dancing Girls this song, written and played by the band Deeply Religious, first appeared on the compilation Deeply Religious. It was banned by the Imperial Board of Culture.
Twi'lek Siren Whistle this instrument, created by the Twi'leks to warn of impending coriolis storms, created an intensely loud tone when blown.
Twi'lek Spice Conflict Alexsandr Badure fought in this Old Republic battle.
Twi'lek String Puppets these strange puppets resemble marionettes who arms and legs stick out from the body, rather than laying flat against it.
Twi'leki the native language of the Twi'lek people. It was also known as Rylothean.
Twi'resha a non-twi'lek who has been accepted as part of a clan due to marriage or familial bonds. This differs from a Si’kou because no Twa’jani was performed so they are not considered blood relatives, it is merely a matter of acceptance.
Twirling Twi'lek a huge, upscale bar and dance hall located on Coruscant, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. It was here that Jango Fett first met Fernooda, when the bounty hunter was employed to locate the Infant of Shaa.
Tyrian Twi'lek one of the races of Twi'lek, commonly associated with those that follow the Music Temple doctrine, the Tyrian Twi'lek is distinguished by its varying hues of purple skin color.
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Post by Seknos on May 4, 2010 7:09:59 GMT -5
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Una a Twi'leki clan on Ryloth. Bib Fortuna was a member of this clan, but was ostracized because of his allegiance to Jabba the Hutt. The clan's name means "graceful" in the Twi'leki language.
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Post by Seknos on May 4, 2010 7:11:15 GMT -5
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Vahs ka Ryma'at this phrase is the most common response to prayers during ceremonies and means "all to the mother of balance"
Valla one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "legal" or "of law".
Valsil a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name means "tailor".
Vashna used as a title before the given name of a female; ma'am, miss, missus; etc.
Vassij'ra the custom of selling the first born daughter of a poor family into slavery to ensure the family’s survival
Vatak'ultuka a warrior phrase meaning good luck, it is translated as "fight on tomorrow"
Ven one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "silvery" or "of silver".
Vida one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "pleasing to the senses".
Vishna used as a title before the given name of a male; sir, mister, etc.
Vrei one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "lucky" or "fortunate".
Vuren a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name means "mountain".
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Post by Seknos on May 4, 2010 7:12:21 GMT -5
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Waala this was the ancient Twi'leki ceremony of Law. This is a public ceremony in which a clan honors and respects its laws. These laws include not only particular expectations within the clan, but also share with observers the laws and beliefs of the society in which the clan resides and in the case of off world clan, the laws of the homeworld of Ryloth. Through this ceremony, Twi'leks are reminded of the expectations of Kika'lekki.
Waran one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "of tunnels or caves".
Warat a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name means "victor" or "winner".
Watcher the name given to the Twi'lek who was in charge of monitoring the heat storms of the planet Ryloth, to ensure that the Kala'uun Starport would close up in time to avoid any damage.
Wedgan'tilles the accepted Twi'leki interpretation of Wedge Antilles' name. In this form, it translates to "slayer of stars." If pronounced as "Wedge'antilles," the translation becomes something akin to "one who is so foul that he could make a rancor vomit."
Worm Head a derogatory name given to the Twi'Lek race.
Wrist Vac a Twi'leki weapon is worn on the user's wrist. When triggered, the wrist vac releases a number of small, high-velocity blades that spin at the target.
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Post by Seknos on May 4, 2010 7:13:19 GMT -5
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X-ball this Ugly ship is created from the spherical cockpit of a TIE Fighter linked to the S-foils and wings of an X-Wing. This Twi'leki design required that a special collar be fitted to the TIE cockpit, so that the S-foils could be mounted properly.
Xe a Twi'lek unit of measurement, it means half
Xiann a common name given to Twi'lek females, and means "spider" in the Twi'leki language.
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Post by Seknos on May 4, 2010 7:14:08 GMT -5
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Yobana Twi'leki word loosely translated into Basic as "masseuse".
Yuned a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name means "thunder".
Yuri the ritual of separation observed prior to a Jasshi'rr. It is believed by the Twi'leks that this time apart not only allows for the focus on preparation, but makes the Bou'hada more meaningful for those becoming One.
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Post by Seknos on May 4, 2010 7:14:44 GMT -5
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Zelada a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name means "traveler" or "explorer".
Zen'ka a word is used by the Twi'lek race to a Twi'lek's entire family, including Twi'leks and those that are Koccielle Twi'lek.
Ziveri one of the many Twi'leki clans native to Ryloth, the clan's name means "scorching".
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