High Valyrian · Valyrio
Directory 16 checked resources · constructed / fictional. A short orientation and a solid starting list.
About High Valyrian
- Language family
- Constructed (fictional — Game of Thrones / House of the Dragon)
- Where it's spoken
- Fictional (Valyria / Essos); real-world fan learners
- Speakers
- learner community; no native speech community
High Valyrian is a constructed language created by David J. Peterson for Game of Thrones and expanded for House of the Dragon. Duolingo’s course is the practical starting path; grammar documentation and community dictionaries fill gaps. Expect a rich inflectional system — closer to a classical language classroom than a phrasebook.
How to start
- Pick one free course (or free-with-upgrades) below and finish a short beginner unit before hopping apps.
- Bookmark one dictionary or grammar reference and look up every unknown word for a week.
- Add 10–15 minutes of native listening or learner video most days — news, radio, or a teaching channel.
- Drill vocabulary with starter words.
- When ready, use a tutor marketplace listing below for short speaking sessions.
| Resource | Type | Levels | Cost | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wiki of Ice and Fire — High Valyrian
Canon overview and vocabulary pointers.
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reference | A1-B1 | free | 2026-07-29 |
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Dedalvs / David J. Peterson notes
Creator site — essays and language documentation pointers.
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reference | A1-C1 | free | 2026-07-29 |
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Duolingo High Valyrian tips
Learner tips for the HV course.
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reference | A1-A2 | free | 2026-07-29 |
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Omniglot High Valyrian
Overview of Valyrian writing ideas and resources.
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reference | A1-A2 | free | 2026-07-29 |
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Wiktionary High Valyrian
Open dictionary entries where available.
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reference | A1-B2 | free | 2026-07-29 |
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Reddit r/HighValyrian
Learner community and Q&A.
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reference | A1-C1 | free | 2026-07-29 |
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Dothraki.org wiki (related)
Sister language materials and shared community docs.
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reference | A1-B2 | free | 2026-07-29 |
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Language Creation Society
Broader conlang craft — useful context for fictional languages.
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reference | A2-C1 | free | 2026-07-29 |
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