Durese/Legends

Durese, also called Durosian, was the native language of the Duros.

Since the Duros were such prominent spacers and traders, Durese became a common interstellar tongue. It was an influence for Basic, and most Duros were fluent in both languages. Most likely, it was also the root language of Pak Pak. The Durese Writing system was a syllabary.

Feminine words used as given names

The following words had a meaning in Durese, but could be used as given names for female Duros.

• Anra – laughter
• Bechesmy – free thinker, wanderer (archaic)
• Cyran – musical
• Ena – regal, female ruler, queen (archaic)
• Fullua – beloved
• Gless – filled with joy
• Hent – athletic
• Izrin – beautiful
• Ka – sky
• Kiom – fresh air
• Lai (m.) leshef (f.) - charismatic
• Lod (m.) lona (f.) - wise
• Mezerel – eclipse
• nacha – fortune-teller, prophetess (archaic)
• nuth – breathtaking
• Onio – rain-bearing cloud (archaic)
• Pleness – pure water
• Quoia – evening star
• Rana – dark cloud
• Remerel – graceful dancer
• Rek (m.) ruz (f.) - intelligent
• Treta - hostess (literally "female servant bearing food")
• Tris – sad, crying
• Vendi – desirable
• Wirret – talkative
• Yrna – beguiling

Masculine words used as given names

The following words had a meaning in Durese, but could be used as given names for male Duros.

• Areta – industrious
• Baniss – handsome
• Bringe - honest
• Cachi – gentle
• Forim – capable, dependable
• Gol – mighty
• Hep – cunning
• Izzed – entertaining
• Jad – swift
• Levat – restless, eager
• Muz – hearty
• Ohwun – famous
• Plono – agreeable
• Probos – inspiring
• Quelben – bearer to the skies (reference to Duros diaspora)
• Rumun – strong voice
• Soz – an archaic melee weapon
• Valik – blaster weapon
• Winrel – trustworthy

Words used as surnames

The following words had a meaning in Durese, but were also used as surnames.

• Arapto – swift
• Bodge – merchant, trader
• Chaggit – food processor
• DeBrek – starship crafter
• DeMaal – space station crafter
• Erbek – pollution warden
• Foll – priest (archaic)
• Gigrig – gardener
• Gubb – moutain
• Hud – possibly "hunter" or "forester"
• Inrull – heart
• Jokol – factory worker
• Keeg – fisher (archaic)
• Kresim – researcher
• Lakbret – airspeeder crafter
• Losh – peace warden
• Luk – pilot
• Miklak – landspeeder crafter
• Mulk – speaker, politician
• Na Maak – atmospheric dome crafter
• Nootka – supervisor, commander
• Nuruk – soldier
• Oulat – administrator
• Pedd – farmer (archaic)
• Renek – male ruler, king (archaic)
• Riltka – metalsmith
• Rurk – possibly 'sailor'
• Slarka – baker
• Tacema – pest control warden
• Trenma – mechanic
• Viridux - spacer
• Woluk – tunnel-digger, miner (archaic)

Other words

• Esalacha - excellent
• Ranadaast - unclear, but this seems to derived from "Rana" and was the name of the old capital of Duro

Notable non-native speakers of Durese

• Billey
• Clawfish
• Trey Duna
• Thel Erelen
• Ysanne Isard
• Talon Karrde
• Uldir Lochett
• Riun Riev
• Archa Sabis
• Marcus Sione
• Til
• Talrin Youp

Appearances

• The Betrayal of Darth Revan
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
• Star Wars: The Old Republic
• Knight Errant (Mentioned only)
• Murder on the Executor
• Mission from Mount Yoda
• "Emissary of the Void: Battle on Bonadan"—Star Wars Gamer 8

Sources

• The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons (as Durese, Durosian)
• "The University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Duros"—Star Wars Gamer 2
• "The Smuggler's Alliance"—Star Wars Gamer 3
• Rebellion Era Sourcebook (as Duro, Duros)
• Alien Anthology (as Durese)
• Star Wars Gamer #8
• The New Jedi Order Sourcebook (as Duro)
• Star Wars Roleplaying Game Revised Core Rulebook
• Coruscant and the Core Worlds (as Durese)
• Ultimate Alien Anthology (as Durese)
• Galactic Campaign Guide
• Geonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds (as Durese, Duro)
• Ultimate Adversaries (as Durese)
• "Fringe Benefits" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) (As "Durese")
• Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
• Scum and Villainy
• The Clone Wars Campaign Guide (as Durese)
• Legacy Era Campaign Guide (as Durese)
• Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
• Galaxy at War (as Durese)
• Galaxy of Intrigue (as Durese)
• The Written Word on Hyperspace (article) (content removed from StarWars.com; backup link)
• "Fringe Stat Pack" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) (As "Durese")
• Enter the Unknown
• Suns of Fortune
• Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook

Notes and references

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