Sijiqon: The Language of the Elementals
There is a secret, interpretive language spoken by the Sijiin people, known as the Sijiqon. According to the ancient myths that mark the early creation of the Sijiin, the young God, Hoqon, used this language to name the planets and the spirits of the land that had manifested from the Loci World Serpents. Hoqon went on to use this language in other creations, such as the shapes of land and the spiritual Gates that connects these Worlds. The Sijiin deciphered meaning from the language of creation, manifesting the 5 scripts of the Sijiqon.
Though the uniformity of the first written language belongs to the Draconians, each individual culture on the planets of Eigan, Bogan, Fuugan, and Daegan had already begun developing what would later be the Sijiqon, as they followed their diocese, Hoqon, on his holy pilgrimage between worlds.
Though the uniformity of the first written language belongs to the Draconians, each individual culture on the planets of Eigan, Bogan, Fuugan, and Daegan had already begun developing what would later be the Sijiqon, as they followed their diocese, Hoqon, on his holy pilgrimage between worlds.
Phonology
The spoken form of Sijiqon (Gaean) uses a basic vowel structure: I or Ei, O or Bo, Fuu or Fu(u), and Da or Da(e). Accentuations on the sounds differ from each tradition, as there are socially acceptable ways of forming these sounds given by each culture. In the written and spoken forms of Gaean, many of the feelings associated with the interpretive forms of Sijiqon are expressed through the 40 letters of the Gaean Alphabet.
The true form of Sijiqon is a form of empathy between the "speaker" and the interpreter. The formal practice of Sijiqon has varying parts body language and facial gestures.
The true form of Sijiqon is a form of empathy between the "speaker" and the interpreter. The formal practice of Sijiqon has varying parts body language and facial gestures.
Morphology
Morphemes in Sijiqon are interpreted through the motions depending upon the "root" of the word, which has its basis in one of the 4 Primal languages, Ignan, Sylvan, Zaean, and Aquan. The morphemes for plural words, as well as the punctuation of the words, depend upon the root.
For example, to punctuate exclamation upon a word, a common gesture is a fist starting at the hip, then extended straight up- if the expression is exclaimed, then the fist is directed toward the interpreter but the action changes. Ignan's language causes the fist to taper, with all four fingers together, while Sylvan's language brings the fist back to the hip like a falling rock. Zaean speaker will lift from the ground as they bring their fist into the air, and an Aquan speaker will shake their hand from side to side, duration providing expression.
Punctuation, plural and other forms of morphemes are blended together when the speaker uses the spoken form of Gaean. The combinations have new meaning as the common language.
For example, to punctuate exclamation upon a word, a common gesture is a fist starting at the hip, then extended straight up- if the expression is exclaimed, then the fist is directed toward the interpreter but the action changes. Ignan's language causes the fist to taper, with all four fingers together, while Sylvan's language brings the fist back to the hip like a falling rock. Zaean speaker will lift from the ground as they bring their fist into the air, and an Aquan speaker will shake their hand from side to side, duration providing expression.
Punctuation, plural and other forms of morphemes are blended together when the speaker uses the spoken form of Gaean. The combinations have new meaning as the common language.
Syntax
The following are examples of common syntax using the 4 variations of Sijiqon:
Ignan: "Hello, Interpreter Thomlin! Great day!"
* Thumbs up, parallel to shoulders. Point with index, slash down. One wink, points to Interpreter; one fist, pumped and tapered. Swaying gesture, right to left to center, once (break in sentence). Both index fingers to smile, looks upwards, and makes an arc around their face, then one more fist pump.
Sylvan: "Interpreter Thomlin, Hello! Great day!"
* Draws line under one eye, Points to interpreter with thumb, arcs index finger and slashes down, a diagonal wave then one fist, upwards, falls quickly. One eyed smile, two palms up to sky and spreads legs slightly, one fist, upwards,falls quickly.
Zaean: "!Hello, Thomlin, Interpreter! Day, Great."
* One fist, upwards; as fist ascends, slight jump or bounce. Spins and waves, points to Interpreter with pinky, spins and then pinches ears. One fist, upwards; as fist ascends, slight jump, looks up and places hand over eyes, two thumbs up and smiles, swipes expression from face.
Aquan: "Thomlin, Hello Interpreter, great day!"
* Points to Interpreter, three fingers slash down, thumbs up, two fingers to vocal chords, face casts down on punctuation while three fingers slash down. Smile and indicate with thumb the corner of the mouth, draw a circle while looking up, face casts up as lifts one fist upwards, then shakes hands three times, indicating sincerity.
Each of the 4 sub-languages within the Sijiqon have their own unique interpretations of words and sentence structures. Emphasis on title, names, and even where to punctuate is different yet understood between the speakers of Sijiqon.
Ignan: "Hello, Interpreter Thomlin! Great day!"
* Thumbs up, parallel to shoulders. Point with index, slash down. One wink, points to Interpreter; one fist, pumped and tapered. Swaying gesture, right to left to center, once (break in sentence). Both index fingers to smile, looks upwards, and makes an arc around their face, then one more fist pump.
Sylvan: "Interpreter Thomlin, Hello! Great day!"
* Draws line under one eye, Points to interpreter with thumb, arcs index finger and slashes down, a diagonal wave then one fist, upwards, falls quickly. One eyed smile, two palms up to sky and spreads legs slightly, one fist, upwards,falls quickly.
Zaean: "!Hello, Thomlin, Interpreter! Day, Great."
* One fist, upwards; as fist ascends, slight jump or bounce. Spins and waves, points to Interpreter with pinky, spins and then pinches ears. One fist, upwards; as fist ascends, slight jump, looks up and places hand over eyes, two thumbs up and smiles, swipes expression from face.
Aquan: "Thomlin, Hello Interpreter, great day!"
* Points to Interpreter, three fingers slash down, thumbs up, two fingers to vocal chords, face casts down on punctuation while three fingers slash down. Smile and indicate with thumb the corner of the mouth, draw a circle while looking up, face casts up as lifts one fist upwards, then shakes hands three times, indicating sincerity.
Each of the 4 sub-languages within the Sijiqon have their own unique interpretations of words and sentence structures. Emphasis on title, names, and even where to punctuate is different yet understood between the speakers of Sijiqon.
Vocabulary
As it relates to the mystical nature of this language, the Sijiqon also speaks to the user in a form of telepathic empathy. When an interpreter also listens to the speaker, ambient temperature can be felt between the two, as well as the sounds of the language within the mind.
Those who interpret the Sijiqon describe sounds, such as the roar of a flame, the falling of rocks, the whirl of the wind, or the splashing of water. However, this language is silent to observers, making it an excellent form of communication between the Sijiin.
Those who interpret the Sijiqon describe sounds, such as the roar of a flame, the falling of rocks, the whirl of the wind, or the splashing of water. However, this language is silent to observers, making it an excellent form of communication between the Sijiin.
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