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''The hosts of Izrador contain far more sorts of foul creatures than just orcs, and none of these have the orcs’ facility with language. As a result, the armies and agents of Izrador use a language the dwarves call Black Tongue. It is a simple tongue that even the most dim-witted ogre is able to master. They use this language when encamped, on patrol, or fighting together. Many of the non-orc races of Izrador’s horde have begun using the language exclusively, even when among only their own kind. Because of its simplicity, Black Tongue can only be used at pidgin competence.'' | ''The hosts of Izrador contain far more sorts of foul creatures than just orcs, and none of these have the orcs’ facility with language. As a result, the armies and agents of Izrador use a language the dwarves call Black Tongue. It is a simple tongue that even the most dim-witted ogre is able to master. They use this language when encamped, on patrol, or fighting together. Many of the non-orc races of Izrador’s horde have begun using the language exclusively, even when among only their own kind. Because of its simplicity, Black Tongue can only be used at pidgin competence.'' | ||
* '''Agh burzum-ishi krimpatul''': Out of darkness bind them | * '''Agh burzum-ishi krimpatul''': Out of darkness bind them | ||
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The following is a list of words that Eranon has taught to the dragon in High Elven and their translations in english. | The following is a list of words that Eranon has taught to the dragon in High Elven and their translations in english. | ||
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* '''Alu''': (Water) | * '''Alu''': (Water) | ||
* '''analai''': (danger) | * '''analai''': (danger) | ||
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* '''lindale''': (music) | * '''lindale''': (music) | ||
* '''mellon''': (friend) | * '''mellon''': (friend) | ||
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* '''naur''': (fire) | * '''naur''': (fire) | ||
* '''numa''': (no) | * '''numa''': (no) | ||
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* '''pusta''': (stop) | * '''pusta''': (stop) | ||
* '''rip''': (fly) | * '''rip''': (fly) | ||
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* '''uma''': (yes) | * '''uma''': (yes) | ||
* '''Vasa''': (food) | * '''Vasa''': (food) | ||
Total of 28 words, Dakka, which he had already picked up, and 27 more words taught by Eranon. | Total of 28 words, Dakka, which he had already picked up, and 27 more words taught by Eranon. | ||
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==Norther== | ==Norther== | ||
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==Orcish== | ==Orcish== | ||
''Orcs have a great facility for language. Their own tongue features exotic and complex sounds that only they are able to pronounce despite their protruding lower tusks. The orc language reflects orc culture in that it is strictly tiered and intensely direct. The language has vocabulary and syntax that allows each social level to speak with absolute deference to the levels above, and absolute authority to the ones below. Orc linguistic ability has allowed many orc soldiers to learn Old Dwarven, High Elven, and Norther, and now in the conquered lands they are quickly learning the other fey and human tongues. Though some dwarves, elves, and Dorns are able to speak Orcish, their command of the language is poor and childlike in comparison to the typical orc’s fluency in other races’ tongues.'' | ''Orcs have a great facility for language. Their own tongue features exotic and complex sounds that only they are able to pronounce despite their protruding lower tusks. The orc language reflects orc culture in that it is strictly tiered and intensely direct. The language has vocabulary and syntax that allows each social level to speak with absolute deference to the levels above, and absolute authority to the ones below. Orc linguistic ability has allowed many orc soldiers to learn Old Dwarven, High Elven, and Norther, and now in the conquered lands they are quickly learning the other fey and human tongues. Though some dwarves, elves, and Dorns are able to speak Orcish, their command of the language is poor and childlike in comparison to the typical orc’s fluency in other races’ tongues.'' | ||
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==Snow Elf Patrol Sign== | ==Snow Elf Patrol Sign== |