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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 6348690" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p>The common language of Harqual is usually referred to as Common and is mainly spoken in the northern lands. Harqual is the only place on Kulan where Common is spoken. For this world, it is unique to the continent. I guess if I was to call it something else, it would be <em>Harqualian</em>. Its roots are similar to the language called Barbarian. Both originated out of the traditions of the ancient peoples who first worshiped the North Gods. Common is a form of that old barbaric language that has become civilized while Barbarian stays true to the ancient sounds and forms.</p><p></p><p>Many other human languages have roots in the Common tongue including but not limited to the following: Anorian (regional language of the Thunder Lands), Denilan (regional language of the Eastern Shores), Maviun (trade tongue of the Eastern Shores), Onan (regional language of the Wild Plains), and Suar (common language of the Far South).</p><p></p><p>These are the languages closest to Common. Each language has become its own distinct dialect, yet there is some understanding between them. It would not be hard for Lorien to glean roughly 50% of what is said in these other languages. Since he also knows Barbarian, he could understand some of the other barbarian languages of the continent, especially Waracou -- the traditional language of the Northerner barbarians living in the Twilight Valley. Barbarian and Waracou are very similar (75% understanding) but few outside of the Twilight Valley speak Waracou.</p><p></p><p>Beyond these languages, other human languages that have their roots in Common are as follows: Arkhangelese (spoken by citizens of the Free Lands of Arkhangel), Avionalle (spoken by citizens of the Monarchy of Avion as well as the Aerie Holds), Charan (spoken by the citizens of the cities of the Chara Coast), Freiian (spoken by the citizens of the Island Domain of Frey), and Tiani (spoken by the citizens of Minar).</p><p></p><p>However, all those languages are now distinct from each other. Some of the constructs are similar but in order to understand those languages, Lorien must speak them.</p><p></p><p>Anorian, Avionalle, Freiian, Onan, and Tiani all use the same alphabet as Common. Denila has its own alphabet as does Suar. I've added my Harqual Languages document here for your reference. Note that I'm <u>always</u> adding to this document. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 6348690, member: 2012"] The common language of Harqual is usually referred to as Common and is mainly spoken in the northern lands. Harqual is the only place on Kulan where Common is spoken. For this world, it is unique to the continent. I guess if I was to call it something else, it would be [I]Harqualian[/I]. Its roots are similar to the language called Barbarian. Both originated out of the traditions of the ancient peoples who first worshiped the North Gods. Common is a form of that old barbaric language that has become civilized while Barbarian stays true to the ancient sounds and forms. Many other human languages have roots in the Common tongue including but not limited to the following: Anorian (regional language of the Thunder Lands), Denilan (regional language of the Eastern Shores), Maviun (trade tongue of the Eastern Shores), Onan (regional language of the Wild Plains), and Suar (common language of the Far South). These are the languages closest to Common. Each language has become its own distinct dialect, yet there is some understanding between them. It would not be hard for Lorien to glean roughly 50% of what is said in these other languages. Since he also knows Barbarian, he could understand some of the other barbarian languages of the continent, especially Waracou -- the traditional language of the Northerner barbarians living in the Twilight Valley. Barbarian and Waracou are very similar (75% understanding) but few outside of the Twilight Valley speak Waracou. Beyond these languages, other human languages that have their roots in Common are as follows: Arkhangelese (spoken by citizens of the Free Lands of Arkhangel), Avionalle (spoken by citizens of the Monarchy of Avion as well as the Aerie Holds), Charan (spoken by the citizens of the cities of the Chara Coast), Freiian (spoken by the citizens of the Island Domain of Frey), and Tiani (spoken by the citizens of Minar). However, all those languages are now distinct from each other. Some of the constructs are similar but in order to understand those languages, Lorien must speak them. Anorian, Avionalle, Freiian, Onan, and Tiani all use the same alphabet as Common. Denila has its own alphabet as does Suar. I've added my Harqual Languages document here for your reference. Note that I'm [U]always[/U] adding to this document. :D [/QUOTE]
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