High Valyrian 101: Your Guide To Speaking Like A Targaryen

Seven blessings to you.

In order to speak like a Targaryen or be able to summon magic like a Red Priest or a Red Priestess, you must learn the ancient language of High Valyrian.

Learning a new language like High Valyrian may sound intimidating, but it really isn’t. It’s like how you would feel as you embark on your first dragon ride. No one knows how to ride a dragon until you actually ride one.

Introduction to High Valyrian

High Valyrian is a fictional language created by David J. Peterson. Originally appearing as just 56 phrases in George R. R. Martin's books, it has evolved into an established language with about 2,000 words. It features four gender classes (lunar, solar, terrestrial, and aquatic) and eight noun cases.

Famous Speakers

Daenerys Targaryen

The Mother of Dragons, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, and Breaker of Chains.

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Tyrion Lannister

Wise and intelligent, Tyrion is the brother of Cersei and Jaime and serve as Hand of the King.

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High Valyrian Phrases

• Rytsas – Hello
• Kirimvose – Thank you
• Valar Morghulis – All men must die
• Valar Dohaeris – All men must serve
• Avy jorrāelan – I love you
• Sōnar mastan – Winter is here
• Tubī daor – Not today
• Daoruni gīmī, Ionos Sōnaro – You know nothing Jon Snow