Difference between revisions of "Language (Otan)"
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Spoken primarily by [[Ælfes]] and wizards, the [[Ælfish language]] usage is most common in the countries of [[Ælfgarade]] and [[Ælfwode]]. | Spoken primarily by [[Ælfes]] and wizards, the [[Ælfish language]] usage is most common in the countries of [[Ælfgarade]] and [[Ælfwode]]. | ||
| − | ==[[Aydahar language]]== | + | ===[[Aydahar language]]=== |
Spoken by those possessing Aydahari (draconic) blood; the Aydahar, the Ungir and of course, Dragons. | Spoken by those possessing Aydahari (draconic) blood; the Aydahar, the Ungir and of course, Dragons. | ||
| − | ==[[Dweorgen language]]== | + | ===[[Dweorgen language]]=== |
Spoken by the [[Dweorges]], particularly those of the [[League of Dweorgen Miners]]. | Spoken by the [[Dweorges]], particularly those of the [[League of Dweorgen Miners]]. | ||
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The [[Grendel language]] is spoken by the [[Grendel]] primarily in [[Omirqatal]]. It is not uncommon for [[Kuulik]] or [[Ungir]] to speak the language due to their penchant to trade with one another. | The [[Grendel language]] is spoken by the [[Grendel]] primarily in [[Omirqatal]]. It is not uncommon for [[Kuulik]] or [[Ungir]] to speak the language due to their penchant to trade with one another. | ||
| − | ==[[Hellspawn language]]== | + | ===[[Hellspawn language]]=== |
The [[Hellspawn language]] is rarely spoken on Otan outside of the country of [[Shuwalu]] where [[Hellspawn]] can be found in great numbers. The language seems to have originated from before the [[Great Erasure]], however and is spoken by creatures associated with the underworld including devils, demons and the like. | The [[Hellspawn language]] is rarely spoken on Otan outside of the country of [[Shuwalu]] where [[Hellspawn]] can be found in great numbers. The language seems to have originated from before the [[Great Erasure]], however and is spoken by creatures associated with the underworld including devils, demons and the like. | ||
| − | ==[[Kuulik language]]== | + | ===[[Kuulik language]]=== |
The [[Kuulik language]] is similar to the [[Grendel language]] though with far fewer words to describe war and combat and a vast vocabulary to describe points of deals, contracts, trades or any type of monetary exchange. | The [[Kuulik language]] is similar to the [[Grendel language]] though with far fewer words to describe war and combat and a vast vocabulary to describe points of deals, contracts, trades or any type of monetary exchange. | ||
| − | ==[[Sweardælf language]]== | + | ===[[Sweardælf language]]=== |
| − | Spoken by the [[Sweardælf]] people of [[Kiskentay]]. | + | Spoken by the [[Sweardælf]] people of [[Kiskentay]]. Speakers of the [[Sweardælf language]] and [[Ælfish language]] can communicate at a basic level without translation. |
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Revision as of 12:39, 18 July 2021
There are several languages spoken on the Otani continent.
Ancient Languages
These are languages presumably written and spoken before the Great Erasure.
Old Ælfish language
The Old Ælfish language, when not referred to in modern Ælfish language words and phrases is most readily found mingled with magical texts or those presumed to have existed before the Great Erasure.
Old Otani language
The roots of many common words come from the Old Otani language.
Modern Languages
Otani language
The Otani language language, sometimes referred to as the "common tongue" is spoken by humans and non-humans alike throughout the continent of Otan.
Ælfish language
Spoken primarily by Ælfes and wizards, the Ælfish language usage is most common in the countries of Ælfgarade and Ælfwode.
Aydahar language
Spoken by those possessing Aydahari (draconic) blood; the Aydahar, the Ungir and of course, Dragons.
Dweorgen language
Spoken by the Dweorges, particularly those of the League of Dweorgen Miners.
Garis language
Spoken nearly exclusively by the Garis people in the Triumvirate of Garis, the Garis language is divided into three distinct dialects based on the region of the country it is spoken.
Grendel language
The Grendel language is spoken by the Grendel primarily in Omirqatal. It is not uncommon for Kuulik or Ungir to speak the language due to their penchant to trade with one another.
Hellspawn language
The Hellspawn language is rarely spoken on Otan outside of the country of Shuwalu where Hellspawn can be found in great numbers. The language seems to have originated from before the Great Erasure, however and is spoken by creatures associated with the underworld including devils, demons and the like.
Kuulik language
The Kuulik language is similar to the Grendel language though with far fewer words to describe war and combat and a vast vocabulary to describe points of deals, contracts, trades or any type of monetary exchange.
Sweardælf language
Spoken by the Sweardælf people of Kiskentay. Speakers of the Sweardælf language and Ælfish language can communicate at a basic level without translation.
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