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| − | = Common = | + | == Common == |
A common language spoken throughout the Athernian peninsula across boarders by common folk. | A common language spoken throughout the Athernian peninsula across boarders by common folk. | ||
| − | = Athernian = | + | == Athernian == |
Spoken primarily by the nobility of Athervon. | Spoken primarily by the nobility of Athervon. | ||
| − | = Veniri = | + | == Veniri == |
Used heavily in Tras Veniri, and by the noble houses of Veniri. | Used heavily in Tras Veniri, and by the noble houses of Veniri. | ||
| − | = Vox Mercanti = | + | == Vox Mercanti == |
The closest thing to a Common tongue that has spread across the entirety of the lands; people who speak Vox Mercanti can be found as far away as Chandrahaar and Issyria. It has not penetrated into Nihar deeply, however. | The closest thing to a Common tongue that has spread across the entirety of the lands; people who speak Vox Mercanti can be found as far away as Chandrahaar and Issyria. It has not penetrated into Nihar deeply, however. | ||
| − | = Niharian = | + | == Niharian == |
| − | = Maharanese = | + | == Maharanese == |
Many dialects | Many dialects | ||
| − | = Jhonian = | + | == Jhonian == |
* ''mufadil'': "favorite one" | * ''mufadil'': "favorite one" | ||
* ''aif-sulalatan'': "half-breed" | * ''aif-sulalatan'': "half-breed" | ||
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| − | = Is’ri = | + | == Is’ri == |
The ancient language of Is’ri-a | The ancient language of Is’ri-a | ||
| − | = Ugarian = | + | == Ugarian == |
Many dialects | Many dialects | ||
| − | = Vulkul = | + | == Vulkul == |
Many dialects defined by clan/tribe. | Many dialects defined by clan/tribe. | ||
| − | == Woegir == | + | === Woegir === |
Language of the Woegir people, mainly barbarian tribes to the north. | Language of the Woegir people, mainly barbarian tribes to the north. | ||
| − | == Anajaarae == | + | === Anajaarae === |
Language of the Anajaarae (Ice-Eye Clan) | Language of the Anajaarae (Ice-Eye Clan) | ||
| − | = Tuathan = | + | == Tuathan == |
A “dead” language of the ancient humans that the Vulkul and Athernians decend from. Very few speakers, very hard to learn how to speak. Reading and writing easier. | A “dead” language of the ancient humans that the Vulkul and Athernians decend from. Very few speakers, very hard to learn how to speak. Reading and writing easier. | ||
| − | = Elvish = | + | == Elvish == |
| − | == High Elvish == | + | === High Elvish === |
| − | == Sun Elvish == | + | === Sun Elvish === |
Many sub-dialects. | Many sub-dialects. | ||
| − | == Mist Elvish == | + | === Mist Elvish === |
| − | == Wood Elvish == | + | === Wood Elvish === |
| − | == Snow Elvish == | + | === Snow Elvish === |
| − | == Dark Elvish == | + | === Dark Elvish === |
| − | = Ghârnhrm (Dwarvish) = | + | == Ghârnhrm (Dwarvish) == |
Each clan will speak a mild dialect or colloquial form of Gh å rnhrm but all can understand one another. | Each clan will speak a mild dialect or colloquial form of Gh å rnhrm but all can understand one another. | ||
| − | = Zradi (Gnomeish)== | + | == Zradi (Gnomeish) == |
Comon language of Gnomes; dialects exist between far-flung regions. | Comon language of Gnomes; dialects exist between far-flung regions. | ||
| − | = Âzhaghû (Black Speech) = | + | == Âzhaghû (Black Speech) == |
Common tongue used by most humanoids. | Common tongue used by most humanoids. | ||
| − | = Istkaash (Dragon) = | + | == Istkaash (Dragon) == |
Known by very few non-dragons. Difficult to find someone who can teach it. | Known by very few non-dragons. Difficult to find someone who can teach it. | ||
Latest revision as of 03:46, 21 August 2020
Contents
Common[edit]
A common language spoken throughout the Athernian peninsula across boarders by common folk.
Athernian[edit]
Spoken primarily by the nobility of Athervon.
Veniri[edit]
Used heavily in Tras Veniri, and by the noble houses of Veniri.
Vox Mercanti[edit]
The closest thing to a Common tongue that has spread across the entirety of the lands; people who speak Vox Mercanti can be found as far away as Chandrahaar and Issyria. It has not penetrated into Nihar deeply, however.
Niharian[edit]
Maharanese[edit]
Many dialects
Jhonian[edit]
- mufadil: "favorite one"
- aif-sulalatan: "half-breed"
Is’ri[edit]
The ancient language of Is’ri-a
Ugarian[edit]
Many dialects
Vulkul[edit]
Many dialects defined by clan/tribe.
Woegir[edit]
Language of the Woegir people, mainly barbarian tribes to the north.
Anajaarae[edit]
Language of the Anajaarae (Ice-Eye Clan)
Tuathan[edit]
A “dead” language of the ancient humans that the Vulkul and Athernians decend from. Very few speakers, very hard to learn how to speak. Reading and writing easier.
Elvish[edit]
High Elvish[edit]
Sun Elvish[edit]
Many sub-dialects.
Mist Elvish[edit]
Wood Elvish[edit]
Snow Elvish[edit]
Dark Elvish[edit]
Ghârnhrm (Dwarvish)[edit]
Each clan will speak a mild dialect or colloquial form of Gh å rnhrm but all can understand one another.
Zradi (Gnomeish)[edit]
Comon language of Gnomes; dialects exist between far-flung regions.
Âzhaghû (Black Speech)[edit]
Common tongue used by most humanoids.
Istkaash (Dragon)[edit]
Known by very few non-dragons. Difficult to find someone who can teach it.
