Zetian Cant

Created as an art form, the zetian cant is a song based language that accentuates the beauty of spoken word. Unlike the choppy Arhiil, its syllables tend to glide into one another and the only halts in the speech are added for artistic flair; even inhaling has been considered and it is expected for a true speaker of the language to not stop speaking during this, but use the weakened state of their voice to do something clever.

Writing System

This language is spoken only, though rough transcripts exist in Arhiil.

Common Phrases
Assuan-il la-antur rea.
The flower has pins. (Popular idiom in Zetia.)

Ouhu'ufao la arata.
Original composition. (This is heard often at the beginning or end of a performance.)

Huo.
Hello. (Though informal, it is still acceptable to use in many situations due to the language's reputation.)

Tri il-a aru.
Good fortunes. (A common way to say goodbye.)


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