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===Arangothek=== | |||
[[Arangothek]] is the official language of [[Arangoth]] and [[Drache]], in which BDI itself is located. | [[Arangothek]] is the official language of [[Arangoth]] and [[Drache]], in which BDI itself is located. | ||
==Alesian== | ===Assi=== | ||
[[Assi Language|Assi]] is the language of the deeply spiritual and very ferocious Assi tribesmen of the [[Nie River]] Valley. | |||
===Aslari=== | |||
The [[Aslarian Language|Aslar]] is native to the [[Aslar|kingdom of Aslar]] (which is famous for its tradition of electing a new king each year and beheading the old one). | |||
===Leturian=== | |||
[[Leturian Language|Leturian]] is the native language of [[Leturia]], spoken by Leturians at home and abroad. | |||
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===Common=== | |||
Known to us players as English, this is the most commonly used language in the setting and in active roleplay. | |||
===Alesian=== | |||
The native language of the [[Alesian Imperium#Language|Alesian Imperium]]. | The native language of the [[Alesian Imperium#Language|Alesian Imperium]]. | ||
==Ankenah== | ===Ankenah=== | ||
[[Najjir#Ankenah|Ankenah]] is less a language and more a magical system. Created by Tekhem "Ankenahotep" as-Tyrakhon. System of glyphs harnessing essence for linguistic forms. | [[Najjir#Ankenah|Ankenah]] is less a language and more a magical system. Created by Tekhem "Ankenahotep" as-Tyrakhon. System of glyphs harnessing essence for linguistic forms. | ||
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Spoken by natives of [[Elluria]], though it is slowly being replaced by Alesian now that it is a tributary of the [[Alesian Imperium|Empire]]. | Spoken by natives of [[Elluria]], though it is slowly being replaced by Alesian now that it is a tributary of the [[Alesian Imperium|Empire]]. | ||
==Elvish== | ===Elvish=== | ||
The elves of [[Elvendeep]] have a number of languages, the majority comprising of a high language and the tribal languge of the savage Sorani. | The elves of [[Elvendeep]] have a number of languages, the majority comprising of a high language and the tribal languge of the savage Sorani. | ||
==Griffon== | ===Griffon=== | ||
[[Griffons]] have two native languages: One is an ancient bestial language of bird cries spoken in their natural form, the other is a blend of Vallarian and the language of their dryads. | |||
==Korthai== | ===Korthai=== | ||
[[Korthai Language|Korthai]] is the language of the seagoing [[Korthai]] people, who are cousins of the [[Assi]]. | [[Korthai Language|Korthai]] is the language of the seagoing [[Korthai]] people, who are cousins of the [[Assi]]. | ||
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Native language of the [[Najjir|Najjira]] people. | Native language of the [[Najjir|Najjira]] people. | ||
==Tollorian== | ===Tollorian=== | ||
A clan language spoken by native hill tribes within [[Tollor]]. | A clan language spoken by native hill tribes within [[Tollor]]. | ||
==Vallarian== | ===Vallarian=== | ||
Old language of [[History of Griffon's Aerie|Vallaria]] still spoken throughout [[Secca]] and [[Griffon's Aerie]]. | Old language of [[History of Griffon's Aerie|Vallaria]] still spoken throughout [[Secca]] and [[Griffon's Aerie]]. | ||
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*The native language of Arangoth and it's environs (including [[Drache]]) is '''Arangothian'''. Check out all of the fantastic pages about the main channel's native language [[Arangothek|here]]. | *The native language of Arangoth and it's environs (including [[Drache]]) is '''Arangothian'''. Check out all of the fantastic pages about the main channel's native language [[Arangothek|here]]. | ||
*Hear spoken and written Arangothek [[Speaking Arangothek Phrasebook|here]], and learn to speak the language yourself over [[Learning Arangothek|here]] | *Hear spoken and written Arangothek [[Speaking Arangothek Phrasebook|here]], and learn to speak the language yourself over [[Learning Arangothek|here]]. | ||
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Several of the languages of Veth have been given their own scripts. Languages with bolded names have (a) usable and learnable writing system(s). | *Several of the languages of Veth have been given their own scripts. Languages with bolded names have (a) usable and learnable writing system(s). | ||
==Ankenah== | ===Ankenah=== | ||
[[Ankenah]], the magical language which spawned modern Najji, originally used a set of ideographs to try and capture the essence of the universe in order to distill it into something understandable and usable by human beings. | [[Ankenah]], the magical language which spawned modern Najji, originally used a set of ideographs to try and capture the essence of the universe in order to distill it into something understandable and usable by human beings. | ||
== | ===Arangothek=== | ||
'''Arangothek''' has its own writing, which you can see explained [[The Arangothian Alphabet|here]]. | '''Arangothek''' has its own writing, which you can see explained [[The Arangothian Alphabet|here]]. | ||
==Assi== | ===Assi=== | ||
The Assi language [[Assi_Language#Writing_the_Assi_language|apparently uses a system of ideograms]]. | The Assi language [[Assi_Language#Writing_the_Assi_language|apparently uses a system of ideograms]]. | ||
==Teldanar== | ===Vallarian=== | ||
Two systems of writing exist in [[Secca]] and [[Griffon's Aerie]]: pictographic griffon glyphs and a phonetic script based on the earlier written language of [[History of Griffon's Aerie|Vallaria]]. | |||
===Teldanar=== | |||
The desert-living Teldanar use an as-of-yet-unexpounded-upon heiroglyphic writing system. | The desert-living Teldanar use an as-of-yet-unexpounded-upon heiroglyphic writing system. | ||
[[Category: Portals]] | [[Category: Portals]] | ||
[[Category: Languages]] | [[Category: Languages]] | ||
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Languages of Veth
Conlangs
ArangothekArangothek is the official language of Arangoth and Drache, in which BDI itself is located. AssiAssi is the language of the deeply spiritual and very ferocious Assi tribesmen of the Nie River Valley. AslariThe Aslar is native to the kingdom of Aslar (which is famous for its tradition of electing a new king each year and beheading the old one). LeturianLeturian is the native language of Leturia, spoken by Leturians at home and abroad.
Setting Languages
CommonKnown to us players as English, this is the most commonly used language in the setting and in active roleplay. AlesianThe native language of the Alesian Imperium. AnkenahAnkenah is less a language and more a magical system. Created by Tekhem "Ankenahotep" as-Tyrakhon. System of glyphs harnessing essence for linguistic forms. EllurianSpoken by natives of Elluria, though it is slowly being replaced by Alesian now that it is a tributary of the Empire. ElvishThe elves of Elvendeep have a number of languages, the majority comprising of a high language and the tribal languge of the savage Sorani. GriffonGriffons have two native languages: One is an ancient bestial language of bird cries spoken in their natural form, the other is a blend of Vallarian and the language of their dryads. KorthaiKorthai is the language of the seagoing Korthai people, who are cousins of the Assi. NajjiraNative language of the Najjira people. TollorianA clan language spoken by native hill tribes within Tollor. VallarianOld language of Vallaria still spoken throughout Secca and Griffon's Aerie. |
Arangothek Flaroth
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Scripts of the World
AnkenahAnkenah, the magical language which spawned modern Najji, originally used a set of ideographs to try and capture the essence of the universe in order to distill it into something understandable and usable by human beings. ArangothekArangothek has its own writing, which you can see explained here. AssiThe Assi language apparently uses a system of ideograms. VallarianTwo systems of writing exist in Secca and Griffon's Aerie: pictographic griffon glyphs and a phonetic script based on the earlier written language of Vallaria. TeldanarThe desert-living Teldanar use an as-of-yet-unexpounded-upon heiroglyphic writing system. |
