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==Spoken languages== | ==Spoken languages== | ||
* '''[[Common | ---- | ||
The languages' real-world counterpart are naturally considered metaknowledge. | |||
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* '''[[New Common]]''', also known as ''Newcommon'', ''Neucommon'', ''Common Tongue'' and just ''Common'' | |||
** The most widely spoken language on [[Surface]]. Is likely to be a mix between several languages, but many linguists trace its origin back to Gammeltunga. Official language in [[Ihazon]], [[Sas]], [[Thoiria]], [[Radosis]],[[Tekkea]] and [[Nozahi]]. | ** The most widely spoken language on [[Surface]]. Is likely to be a mix between several languages, but many linguists trace its origin back to Gammeltunga. Official language in [[Ihazon]], [[Sas]], [[Thoiria]], [[Radosis]],[[Tekkea]] and [[Nozahi]]. | ||
** Real world counterpart: English | ** Real world counterpart: English | ||
* '''[[Anus Radosicus]]''' | * '''[[Anus Radosicus]]''', also known as just ''Radosicus'' | ||
** One of the oldest languages known. Official language of [[Radosis]]. | ** One of the oldest languages known. Official language of [[Radosis]]. | ||
** Real world counterpart: Latin | ** Real world counterpart: Latin | ||
* '''[[ | * '''[[Allgemein]]''', also known as ''Old Common'', ''Altcommon'' and ''Thoirian'' | ||
** Official language of [[Thoiria]], predating Common. It is still spoken in [[Ihazon]] and has influenced many naming conventions, but has gone down in popularity after 1961 as people distance themselves from Thoiria. | ** Official language of [[Thoiria]], predating New Common. It is still spoken in [[Ihazon]] and has influenced many naming conventions, but has gone down in popularity after 1961 as people distance themselves from Thoiria. | ||
** Real world counterpart: German | ** Real world counterpart: German | ||
* '''[[Nordlandsk]]''', also known as ''Nordic'' | |||
** An old language, predating New Common. Believed to be the native language of most of Ihazon; it has similarities with both Allgemein and Gammeltunga, and differs greatly between regions. The only country to have recognised it as an official language is [[Lettusland]], but it is debated whether it should still remain one today as few still use the language. | |||
** Real world counterpart: Norwegian/Old Norwegian | |||
* '''[[Gammeltunga]]''', also known as ''Old Tongue'' | * '''[[Gammeltunga]]''', also known as ''Old Tongue'' | ||
** | ** A very old language, possibly preceding our world's timeline. Is only spoken in [[Misthliþ]], where it is the official language. | ||
** Real world counterpart: Old English | ** Real world counterpart: Old English | ||
* '''[[Silvari]]''' | * '''[[Silvari]]''' | ||
** Possibly a breed between Anus Radosicus and Gammeltunga, it has become a language closely associated with glamour and fashion. Predominantly spoken in [[Regnum Silvam]] | ** Possibly a breed between Anus Radosicus and Gammeltunga, it has become a language closely associated with glamour and fashion. Predominantly spoken and an official language in [[Regnum Silvam]], it is also spoken to some degree in [[Capu Terram]]. | ||
** Real world counterpart: French | ** Real world counterpart: French | ||
* '''[[Gekkōsasayaki]]''', also known as ''Gekkousa'' and ''Tekkean'' | * '''[[Gekkōsasayaki]]''', also known as ''Gekkousa'' and ''Tekkean'' | ||
** A language vastly different than most spoken languages, possibly stemming from Maaoshé. The official language of [[Tekkea]], where it is spoken in equal measure with Common | ** A language vastly different than most spoken languages, possibly stemming from Maaoshé. The official language of [[Tekkea]], where it is spoken in equal measure with New Common, and both in [[Ignis Montis]] and [[Liberium Desertis]], where it is spoken primarily by the elderly. | ||
** Real world counterpart: Japanese | ** Real world counterpart: Japanese | ||
* '''[[Maaoshé]]''', also known as ''Cat Tongue'' | * '''[[Maaoshé]]''', also known as ''Cat Tongue'' | ||
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* '''[[Deamonic]]''', also known as ''Infernal'' | * '''[[Deamonic]]''', also known as ''Infernal'' | ||
** The official language of [[Nozahi]] and the predominantly spoken tongue of [[Deamon|Deamons]] and [[Succubus|Succubi]], alongside Common Tongue. | ** The official language of [[Nozahi]] and the predominantly spoken tongue of [[Deamon|Deamons]] and [[Succubus|Succubi]], alongside Common Tongue. | ||
** Real world counterpart: | ** Real world counterpart: Russian | ||
* '''[[Abyssal]]''' | * '''[[Abyssal]]''' | ||
** An ancient tongue that feels out of this world. Rarely, if ever, used outside of [[Magic#School_of_the_Nether|blood magic]] practices. Considered a sacred language in Nozahi. | ** An ancient tongue that feels out of this world. Rarely, if ever, used outside of [[Magic#School_of_the_Nether|blood magic]] practices. Considered a sacred language in Nozahi. | ||
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[[Category:Concepts]] | [[Category:Concepts]] | ||
[[Category:History]] | [[Category:History]] | ||
[[Category:Metaknowledge]] | |||
[[Category:Language]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:36, 17 November 2022
Langauge is a structured system of communication, specifically referring to languages of Mankind. Language is often used as a way to differentiate between Mankind and other species, with non-humanoid races being separated from their animal equivalents primarily for their ability to use languages, and in turn, culture.
Spoken languages
The languages' real-world counterpart are naturally considered metaknowledge.
- New Common, also known as Newcommon, Neucommon, Common Tongue and just Common
- Anus Radosicus, also known as just Radosicus
- One of the oldest languages known. Official language of Radosis.
- Real world counterpart: Latin
- Allgemein, also known as Old Common, Altcommon and Thoirian
- Nordlandsk, also known as Nordic
- An old language, predating New Common. Believed to be the native language of most of Ihazon; it has similarities with both Allgemein and Gammeltunga, and differs greatly between regions. The only country to have recognised it as an official language is Lettusland, but it is debated whether it should still remain one today as few still use the language.
- Real world counterpart: Norwegian/Old Norwegian
- Gammeltunga, also known as Old Tongue
- A very old language, possibly preceding our world's timeline. Is only spoken in Misthliþ, where it is the official language.
- Real world counterpart: Old English
- Silvari
- Possibly a breed between Anus Radosicus and Gammeltunga, it has become a language closely associated with glamour and fashion. Predominantly spoken and an official language in Regnum Silvam, it is also spoken to some degree in Capu Terram.
- Real world counterpart: French
- Gekkōsasayaki, also known as Gekkousa and Tekkean
- A language vastly different than most spoken languages, possibly stemming from Maaoshé. The official language of Tekkea, where it is spoken in equal measure with New Common, and both in Ignis Montis and Liberium Desertis, where it is spoken primarily by the elderly.
- Real world counterpart: Japanese
- Maaoshé, also known as Cat Tongue
- An ancient language with unknown origins, spoken by only a handful of people outside Shaan Xiin, where it is the official and only spoken language.
- Real world counterpart: Chinese (Mandarin?)
- Deamonic, also known as Infernal
- Abyssal
- An ancient tongue that feels out of this world. Rarely, if ever, used outside of blood magic practices. Considered a sacred language in Nozahi.
- Real world counterpart: N/A