theme for a fantasy campaign

[Tuk the Weekah]

Originally Posted by whswhs

Checking an online Anglo-Saxon lexicon, I find that the most straightforward word for "boat" seems to be bát. Combining that with bytla, "builder," and wearing it down phonologically seems likely to give "babbit." Sinclair Lewis, call your office.

Bill Stoddard

Depends on the type of boat. I'm envisioning your halflings living much like Kenneth Grahame's Ratty & Mole; as such, I see the boats they use being less ship-like and more punt-like (itself a good A/S word). "Flýte" or "fleóte" could be an appropriate name-root, as it's literal meaning is "something that floats" and is used as a kenning for the more prosaic "punt".

Of course, if you're using the idea of halflings using dams, etc. to create lakes, lagoons, etc., then you have "díc". But that might create a misunderstanding...