ɢqohoǃɴq’ħə́χ
ɢqohoǃɴq’ħə́χ [ ̬ɢ̥ohõǃ͡ɴ͜q’ħɐ́χ], anglicized to Gohonqakh, also known as Shà-ésiþko [ʃɑʔésiθko], is a small Slabland territory owned by Suwi directly northwest of the Old Kingdom. Its primary attraction is its ancient city, which will become the central area of activity. The ancient city ʢuʼǂɴhhʔḁn (pronounced [ʢõ̰ɴ̥͡ǂʰʰˤʔn̩], anglicized Oqhyn) has been conquered with all but one shrieker removed and the Warden trapped in a jail built on the outskirts of the city.
Etymology
Cnaye
The name ɢqohoǃɴq’ħə́χ in Cnaye means "One plays where the ashes lay". This refers to the region's proximity to the Old Kingdom as well as the great age of the ancient city.
Roots:
- ɢqo • play
- ħə́χ • ashes
Suffix: ho • 4th person agreement marker
Prefix: !ɴqʼ • locative marker
Iskel
The name Shà-ésiþko is the Iskel word for "stolen", referring to Suwi feeling like they stole the ancient city from the Warden since it was chasing them the entire time.
Root: ’ésiþk • denoting the concept of theft
Prefix: shà • a passive marker
Suffix: o • a modifier marker