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	[[:Category:Vykathi\|Vykathi]] are described as an infamous [[:Category:Races\|race]] of carnivorous insects <ref>{{com\|describe}} vykathi [[Vykathi_builder#Description\|builder]], [[Vykathi_excavator#Description\|excavator]], [[Vykathi harvester#Description\|harvester]], [[Vykathi_soldier#Descripton\|soldier]], [[Vykathi_reaper#Description\|reaper]].</ref>. However, they are not recognized as a sentient race whose name requires capitalization <ref>[[Post:Lore_-_Cordulia_-_05/25/2025_-_23:15]]</ref>. As a huntable creature, they would only warrant such recognition by exception <ref>See reference 2.</ref>. Their use of {{ilink\|i\|oravir sliver}}s as currency <ref>[[Post:Currency_and_You!_-_02/05/2016_-_23:53]]</ref> suggests intelligence, a key factor in exceptions <ref>See reference 2.</ref>. Yet, their appearance does not support an exception. "A good starting point for determining exceptions is the form seen in creature names in hunting areas <ref>https://discord.com/channels/619301383451181075/619364324233838593/1376067051499683912</ref>." In hunting areas, the adjective 'vykathi' in creature names appears in lowercase. There are a few instances where 'vykathi' is capitalized <ref>[[Elanthian_Timeline_2#IV._THE_TIME_OF_CHAOS\|Elanthian Timeline 2]], [[Post:Currency_and_You!_-_02/05/2016_-_23:53\|Post: Currency and You!]], [[Dzree:_Empress_of_Death_(book)]], and {{ilink\|i\|Vykathi ale}}.</ref>, but they are the minority. In most instances, 'vykathi' appears in lowercase. Most notably, in the [[Izlixtrixh#Appearance\|Vykathi Queen]]'s description, another race, the [[:Concept:Kaldar\|Kaldar]], is capitalized, while her own, the vykathi, is not. Therefore, 'vykathi' should be lowercased. --[[User:VMPHNTRD\|VMPHNTRD]] ([[User talk:VMPHNTRD\|talk]]) 12:51, 26 May 2025 (CDT)		[[:Category:Vykathi\|Vykathi]] are described as an infamous [[:Category:Races\|race]] of carnivorous insects <ref>{{com\|describe}} vykathi [[Vykathi_builder#Description\|builder]], [[Vykathi_excavator#Description\|excavator]], [[Vykathi harvester#Description\|harvester]], [[Vykathi_soldier#Descripton\|soldier]], [[Vykathi_reaper#Description\|reaper]].</ref>. However, they are not recognized as a sentient race whose name requires capitalization <ref>[[Post:Lore_-_Cordulia_-_05/25/2025_-_23:15]]</ref>. As a huntable creature, they would only warrant such recognition by exception <ref>See reference 2.</ref>. Their use of {{ilink\|i\|oravir sliver}}s as currency <ref>[[Post:Currency_and_You!_-_02/05/2016_-_23:53]]</ref> suggests intelligence, a key factor in exceptions <ref>See reference 2.</ref>. Yet, their appearance does not support an exception. "A good starting point for determining exceptions is the form seen in creature names in hunting areas <ref>https://discord.com/channels/619301383451181075/619364324233838593/1376067051499683912</ref>." In hunting areas, the adjective 'vykathi' in creature names appears in lowercase. There are a few instances where 'vykathi' is capitalized <ref>[[Elanthian_Timeline_2#IV._THE_TIME_OF_CHAOS\|Elanthian Timeline 2]], [[Post:Currency_and_You!_-_02/05/2016_-_23:53\|Post: Currency and You!]], [[Dzree:_Empress_of_Death_(book)]], and {{ilink\|i\|Vykathi ale}}.</ref>, but they are the minority. In most instances, 'vykathi' appears in lowercase. Most notably, in the [[Izlixtrixh#Appearance\|Vykathi Queen]]'s description, another race, the [[:Concept:Kaldar\|Kaldar]], is capitalized, while her own, the vykathi, is not. Therefore, 'vykathi' should be lowercased. --[[User:VMPHNTRD\|VMPHNTRD]] ([[User talk:VMPHNTRD\|talk]]) 12:51, 26 May 2025 (CDT)

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== Capitalization ==

[[:Category:Vykathi|Vykathi]] are described as an infamous [[:Category:Races|race]] of carnivorous insects <ref>{{com|describe}} vykathi [[Vykathi_builder#Description|builder]], [[Vykathi_excavator#Description|excavator]], [[Vykathi harvester#Description|harvester]], [[Vykathi_soldier#Descripton|soldier]], [[Vykathi_reaper#Description|reaper]].</ref>. However, they are not recognized as a sentient race whose name requires capitalization <ref>[[Post:Lore_-_Cordulia_-_05/25/2025_-_23:15]]</ref>. As a huntable creature, they would only warrant such recognition by exception <ref>See reference 2.</ref>. Their use of {{ilink|i|oravir sliver}}s as currency <ref>[[Post:Currency_and_You!_-_02/05/2016_-_23:53]]</ref> suggests intelligence, a key factor in exceptions <ref>See reference 2.</ref>. Yet, their appearance does not support an exception. "A good starting point for determining exceptions is the form seen in creature names in hunting areas <ref>https://discord.com/channels/619301383451181075/619364324233838593/1376067051499683912</ref>." In hunting areas, the adjective 'vykathi' in creature names appears in lowercase. There are a few instances where 'vykathi' is capitalized <ref>[[Elanthian_Timeline_2#IV._THE_TIME_OF_CHAOS|Elanthian Timeline 2]], [[Post:Currency_and_You!_-_02/05/2016_-_23:53|Post: Currency and You!]], [[Dzree:_Empress_of_Death_(book)]], and {{ilink|i|Vykathi ale}}.</ref>, but they are the minority. In most instances, 'vykathi' appears in lowercase. Most notably, in the [[Izlixtrixh#Appearance|Vykathi Queen]]'s description, another race, the [[:Concept:Kaldar|Kaldar]], is capitalized, while her own, the vykathi, is not. Therefore, 'vykathi' should be lowercased. --[[User:VMPHNTRD|VMPHNTRD]] ([[User talk:VMPHNTRD|talk]]) 12:51, 26 May 2025 (CDT)

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