[84064] in tlhIngan-Hol
KCD IP set #1
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (qa'vaj)
Sun Jan 27 12:18:34 2008
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:16:25 -0600
From: qa'vaj <darqang99@gmail.com>
To: tlhIngan-Hol@kli.org
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Here is information embedded as "Information Points" in the scenes up
through the
ones that I have transcribed for translation.
Some thoughts:
There are three words not in my dictionary:
{Hovlat}/{Hov lat} -"Start Shrine" for "The Tracker" constellation
"*fellka/*vellka/*mellka" - a Dessert dish
"*jebQa'/*jevQa" - a marriage robe hung on the wall.
Interesting that "water jug" was given in English, even though we do have
Klingon for
water jug. Wonder if the Klingon came later in the production of the
game/language
lab?
A lot of tapestry on the walls, but we weren't given the vocab for that
form of art in
the "Argot" section of KGT.
Interesting Klingon names, like "*Seeth" with unusual vowel/consonents for
Klingon.
*{SIytlh}?
the IP's:
---
"{betleH}"
"A two-handed battle sword. The proper weapon of choice for most Klingon
ritual
combat. On of three weapons traditionally displayed on the {nuH bey'}. The
weapon
is deeply rooted in Klingon history beginning with Kahless's defeat of the
tyrant
Molar. Though training in {betleH} begins early in a Klingon's life,
mastery is rarely
reached until years after the rite of ascension."
---
"{naQjej}"
"A hunting spear weighted and balanced for throwing. Used only for the
killing of feral
beast. One of three weapons traditionally displayed on the {nuH bey'}."
--
"{ghab'etlh}"
"A gutting device used in balance with a shield when practicing the Klingon
warrior
fighting style of *qIjatlh (or *qIjat). One of three weapons traditionally
displayed on
the {nuH bey'}."
--
" *{Hovlat} "
"A symbolic representation of the constellation known as "The Tracker". The
constellation contains the star which is believed to be where Kahless was
pointing
when he said 'I will be there'."
--
"Chalice of Kahless"
"Found in every warrior home. The Chalice is placed before the *{Hovlat},
where it is
always left, filled with wine, in case - the saying goes - Kahless come.
The wine is
replaced every ninth day."
--
[no name given - stone tablet on wall]
"The 8 houses of power on Tanganika listed in ascending order. All homes on
Tanganika display this tablet. The house of SepIch as the most powerful
house is in
the lower right hand corner. Symbol of the house of *Inqa was removed from
the
tablet by *Seeth, direct ancestor to Pok and Torghn, after the start of the
SepIch -
*inqa feud."
--
[no name given - tapestry on wall]
"Striped banner with the colors of the planet Tanganika on a field of
green. It
represents Tanganika's allegiance to the emperor and the empire. It has
come to
symbolize the enemy for those on Tanganika that do not agree with the
empire's,
and Gowron's, latest actions.
--
" *jebQa' " (or *jevQa' *jebqan )
"A large panel of embroidered cloth, taken from the ritual marriage robes
worn by the
mother of the head of ..." [sound hiccups at end]
--
"{ 'uSu' }"
"A dish native to the original inhabitants of Tanganika. When the 8 houses
began
their rule of this sector, all natives of Tanganika were banished to
outlying planets.
The Klingons, however, adopted a number of their local dishes."
---
"gagh"
"A worm-like creature native to the Klingon home world. A favorite Klingon
delicacy,
rarely if ever eaten as a replicator dish, as it is properly served live."
--
"heart of targh"
"The heart of the targh beast. Although targh are bred for food throughout
the
empire, the heart of bred targ is considered weakened by domestication.
Only the
heart of a wild-hunted targh is considered worthy of eating, making it a
rare
delicacy."
--
"bregit lung"
"The breathing organ of any of a number of Klingon beasts, prepared in a
manner
that preserves its tough texture and blanched color."
--
"rokeg blood pie"
"A much favored klingon dish. Difficult to prepare properly. There are
many regional
variations of this dish. A blood feud between house of *Renghat and house
of *Dor
began when warriors of each house claimed to have the better recipe."
" *vellka " (or *fellka " or *mellka )
"A dessert dish made from the seeds of the *peelime plant. The seeds are
fermented, crushed, and jellied."
--
"hooves of the tknag beast"
"The tknag is a dangerous carnivore native to Tanganika. The skin is tough
and
leathery. The tknag is a formidable prey."
--
[no name given - tapestry on wall]
"Tapestery honoring the life and honorable death of *aygon, first head of
the house of
SepIch on Tanganika. It represents the story of {qul tuq}, the famouse
opera.
*aygon alone stood toe-to-toe with the largest tknag beast ever seen. With
only a
d'k tagh knife he brought it down. The natives, terrified by a warrior of
such prowess,
surrendered themselves wholely to *aygon. Thus alone he began the conquest
of
this part of the Klingon imperial frontier."
--
[no name given - Blood Oath Circles sculpture]
"A work by the Klingon artist {mIstaq}. In it's closed and broken circles,
it is said to
represent both the fulfilled and unfulfilled blood oath. It is a warning to
those who
would hesitate to fulfill that which is sworn."
--
"{cha'nob} gifts"
"Presents brought by a close family ally to celebrate the coming of age of a
young
man or woman. They are to be opened before the actual ritual, as they are
believed
to bring the youth strength and courage. Traditionally, the gifts include
money, food,
and tokens of family history."
--
[no name given - K'Tar's knife - turns out to be {SoStaj} ]
"A wickedly shaped weapon, the wounds inflicted by the {SoStaj} are
particularly
painful and deadly."
--
[no name given - Statue of the brothers Kahless and Morath]
"Kahless is the Klingon who brought discipline, order, and honor to the
Klingons.
He is held in the highest regard. The statue represents the great battle
fought
between Kahless and Morath. Although there are many versions of this theme,
this
particular rendering is commonly found in cultured Klingon's homes."
--
[no name given - large round item with pIqaD]
"Shield emblem of the house of SepIch. Ornamental. Smaller, practical
versions of
the shield were carried into battle by House of SepIch warriors in ancient
Klingon
times. The existence of a shield emblem shows that the house of SepIch is a
noble
and very ancient house."
--
"Water jug"
"Traditionally kept filled and set at the front door of every warrior home.
It is said,
when a warrior returns from battle, he thirsts, and should not want for
satisfaction."
--
qa'vaj
wa' wIvna' quv law' cha' DuH po' quv puS
