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============================================================= Aiel Sayings ============================================================= I see you, [name] = This is the standard Aiel Greeting used in the Three-fold Land. I am [name] of the [sept] [clan]. May you find shade this day = This is the standard Aiel introduction used in the Three-Fold Land. May you always find water and shade = This is usually used as something an Aiel says when leaving. My water is yours = A sign of friendship offered and respect. Water is scarce and a peaceful offering can be used to strengthen relationships between people or clans. My water is yours and the shade of my septhold will welcome you = This sign of friendship can only be used by a Sept Chief or a Clan Chief. Your honor is mine = A sign of great respect. May I never know shade if I do(n't) = Exceedingly strong oath. Dance with me [name] = Said to an enemy during battle. Sleep well and wake/Sleep to wake = Said at times of leaving as a goodbye. Grounding the spears = Making peace, or putting away thoughts of war. The dream ending/Waking from the dream = Dying. Turning my own spear on me = Giving me a taste of my own medicine. Stab your own foot with a spear = Shoot yourself in the foot. Your tongue tosses bright colors on the wind = You boast. Shade of my heart = My love. May we see the sun rise together, shade of my heart = I'll see you again, Light willing. They hear only the wind = They will not listen. Some time again maybe, someday = Never. 'Up spears!' = Battlecry. 'Ship', 'bridge', and 'city' are strange words to the Aiel, and don't exactly roll off the tongue. Most Aiel stumble over words like 'boat' and 'dock' -- they are just things in stories. Aiel commands are sometimes phrased as suggestions. See also: Aiel Terminology |
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