English: Those who go to bed with demons will give birth to beasts.
Meaning: 'One should choose ones lovers carefully'. Used in the sense that one should not have sexual relations with non-Zions.
English: Without darkness there can be no light.
Meaning: Used to encourage tolerance between the Zion and the other races and between religions. Often said in connection with humans, demon, drow and worshippers of Shade.
English: Knowledge is power.
Meaning: Used often concerning prophets, also in reference to why ignorance is never a bliss. Muliphein family motto.
English: Keep your eyes on the shadows for safety.
Meaning: Always keep your guard up around outsiders, both for your safety and for others.
English: As long as I breathe, I believe.
Meaning: Reference to the religious faith and its strength.
English: Zephyr, guide us through the dark.
Meaning: Asking for guidiance to do the right thing, but also that faith can conquer anything (Zephyr is the god of stars...)
English: From the heart.
Meaning: Sincerely.
English: Those who lack in faith shall receive no blessing.
Meaning: Safety in unity, those who do not wish to protect others shall not be protected themselves.
English: Defender of the faith
Meaning: Title for paladins, priests and high priests.
English: Attack is the best defense.
Meaning: Obvious.
English: Infinite is the number of fools.
Meaning: The word for 'fools' used here is also a term for 'outsiders'.
English: Faith conquers all.
Meaning: Yep.
English: Love of the motherland is our law.
Meaning: One who loves the motherland will not stray from the true Zion ways.
English: Of the rose.
Meaning: 'Between us', secretly. The rose is a symbol of silence among the Zion elves.
English: Every human can err.
Meaning: (short for below).
English: Every human can err, Zion elves are not humans.
Meaning: Zion elves should not make the mistakes of lowlier races.
English: To continue to err is human.
Meaning: Learn from your mistakes and never repeat them.
English: The day a Zion elf voluntarily leaves the mountains.
Meaning: 'A snowball's chance in hell', never.
English: Not even the longest night will last forever, just like even the brightest star won't shine forever.
Meaning: Nothing lasts forever, not even the worst or the best of things.
English: Practice makes perfect.
Meaning: Obvious.
English: Zion elves are pure.
Meaning: There are no such thing as half-Zion elves, either you are a Zion or you are an outsider. Zion elves do not breed with outsiders.
English: Always faithful.
Meaning: Yep yep.
English: She is born under a falling star.
Meaning: The person is doomed to bad fortune throughout their life since birth.
English: She is an fallen star.
Meaning: Similar to above, the individual is unlucky.
English: I will serve.
Meaning: Said when accepted as an apprentice in a clergy, servitude towards the deity, the clergy, the kingdom and the Zion.
English: A rare/unusual bird.
Meaning: An odd character, a Zion elf who poses no threat to society despite oddities. Not an offending term, rather close to endearing. Also a term for hermaphrodites and the harmless insane.
English: To let the people rule.
Meaning: Foolishness, doomed projects.
English: The wellbeing of the Zion elves is the supreme law.
Meaning: Often refering to their harsh laws; some innocents may be punished for crimes they did not commit, but they are a minority and it is best to keep the harsh laws in order to protect the majority.
English: What I am today, you are tomorrow
Meaning: Do unto others as you want others to do unto you.
English: Turn to the stars through difficult times.
Meaning: Trust the gods (Zephyr specifically) to help you in times of need.
English: Turn to the stars.
Meaning: Short form of above.
English: It is beautiful and honorable to die for your motherland.
Meaning: Obvious. The word 'to die' is specifically 'to die in battle' here.
English: Justice for all.
Meaning: All here is not meant 'all Zion elves', but rather 'majority of all Zion elves'; the importance of punishment.
English: Nothing dries faster than a tear.
Meaning:
English: The law may be harsh, but it is the law.
Meaning:
English: No rule without exception.
Meaning: Yep.
English: She who gives quickly gives twice.
Meaning: Never give in if you believe in it, stubbornness can be a virtue.
English: Being ignorant of the law (now) will be punished (later).
Meaning: Knowing the law is vital, no matter who you are, or you are likely to be punished for crimes you did not know you did.
English: Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
Meaning: Knowing the law is vital, claiming you did not know the law will not gain you anything in court as it is your duty to know it.
English: A name is an omen.
Meaning: Zion elves often name their children after the star they are born under, believing that that star will rule the child's life.
English: Several eyes see more than one.
Meaning: Strength by numbers and so on.
English: The star shines even when it is cloudy.
Meaning:
English: Sibling rivalry is worse than a bloodfeud.
Meaning:
English: When you speak of the wolf.
Meaning: Speak of the devil.
English: Wise as a raven.
Meaning:
English: A magpie.
Meaning: A traitor, or someone who remains neutral in a war
English: Old raven.
Meaning: Related to 'Jeder quo at coram' in a sense, often used describing an older Zion elf most often 150 or above.
English: A black swan.
Meaning: Something rare or unusual, often negative.
English: A white raven.
Meaning: Something rare or unusual, often positive.
English: Only ill can come out of mixing blood with blood.
Meaning: Nothing good can ever come out of incest - referring to closely related family members.
English: To look at ones wings.
Meaning: To consider ones past.