Worldest "Common"

Worldest is a divine language bestowed upon all sentient beings by the gods and goddesses of the world. It enables people to easily communicate with others from any of the blessed species, regardless of origin or culture. This common speech crosses borders, allowing for mutual understanding amongst civilizations.

Despite this, most cultures continue to develop their own unique languages. Some do so to keep secrets, while others invent new tongues based on unique ways of thinking, communicating, or expressing art and magic. These national languages provide identity, history, and custom, providing nuances that Worldest cannot always portray.

Worldest acts as a subconscious ability. It often manifests as a kid learns to talk, often mingling with their native language until fluency develops naturally. However, reading and writing in Worldest provide a harder barrier. Translating concepts between one's native language and Worldest, particularly while retaining deeper meaning, necessitates practice and an understanding of both languages.

Though the deities provide mortals with the knowledge of what to call things and the reasoning behind many key concepts, it is still up to the speaker to understand how to frame their thoughts. Proper grammar, phrasing, and expression in Worldest must be honed via practice and study.

In this manner, Worldest is both divine and personal a sacred bridge of knowledge that requires care, effort, and understanding.


Cover image: by Valcin (Marc Zipper)

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