Languages

Many languages are spoken across Halor and there is no one "common" language. For commerce and trade to flourish, Tongueticklers were invented to allow communication between any peoples of differing languages. Still, access to magic can be an inconvenience and many educated individuals learn more than one language to enhance their social insight and flexibility. Below is a non-exhaustive list of common languages spoken in Halor:  

Common Thrailian Languages

The languages are spoken across large swaths of Thrail and would be supported by magical translation via most Tongueticklers.  

Ontalese

This language is spoken all across Ontalia and is human in origin. It is the most common language spoken in Thrail.  

Mirathen

Spread by the Mirathen Empire, this language has slowly been changed by the many cultures it was spread to and has very different sounding dialects based on where it is spoken.  

Elfost

Spoken by originally by the inhabitants of Fosturia, this lyrical language is known for its musical intonation and intricate script, and has spread to many areas on Ormyst and northern Thrail.  

Karaj

The language of most of eastern Thrail, characterized by its robust sounds and practical vocabulary, is suited for succinct dialogue that is easy to learn. Practically, its thousands of dialects confuse and befuddle even the most dedicated student.  

Ellune

This language is ancient and evolved from the Ellunivar. It is primarily spoken on Eofas and some of southern Ormyst.  

Primor

This ancient language is primarily spoken by Swarmling and has its origins during the Age of Migration.  

Gnalish

Gnalish is originally Stonehoof in origin and is spoken in parts of western Thrail and northern Ormyst.  

Orcidian

The rugged language of the Orcidian Plains, known for its directness and emphasis on strength and honor. Orcidian has a straightforward grammar and a vocabulary rich in martial terms due to its Varth origin.  

Thralian

Thrailian is the primary lanuage used on Thrail across peoples surrounding the Coricut Sea. It is a hybridization of Ontalese and Elfostian roots with modifications in modern times to simplify intonation and grammar.  

Regional Languages

Regional langauages are more localized and have not spread outside their geographical origin.  

Selsoni

Spoken mainly in Entoshire, this language was created to combat the duplicitiousness of demons and as such as no homophones or similar contrusts that would aid in trickery or deciet. Butchered versions of this languages are spoken on the other side of the Crescent Sea, but they often fail the strict grammar. Thus there is usually a distinction: "High" (proper) Selsoni, and "Common" Selsoni.  

Myrlic

This language is spoken primarily in Sesekvar. A traditionally Elvespian language, the difficulty pronouciation and grammar has cause this to fall off in popularity except by the most traditionalist adherents.  

Pelinvic

The lanugage of the people of Pelinovar.  

Zaraquasian

Language spoken by those in Zuraquas.  

Rare Languages

Rare langaues are either lost to history and dead or are spoken by creatures an beings of another plane.  

Celestian

A divine language spoken in Celestia and used in holy rituals. Celestian is known for its ethereal sounds and profound theological vocabulary.  

Druidic

A catch-all term for the various languages spoken by druids. While they differ quite a lot across cultures, sicne the basis of the language relies on natural order, many druids have an innate sense of what is being communicated in this language, even if they lack the ability to transliterate into their form of Druidic.  

Vyrkish

An ancient language once spoken by the now-lost civilization of Vyrkish, known for its poetic structure and complex glyphs. Vyrkish is often found in old ruins and ancient texts, holding secrets of forgotten knowledge.  

Demonic

The language spoken by devils and demons.  

Deep Speech

The language spoken by Aberrations, the most bizarre and warped creations of Usos who often went mad and hid themselves in the darkest corners of existence.  

Sylenivic

The language spoken by Fae.  

Zothren

The cryptic language of the Zothren, a secluded group of scholars and mystics who lived in the Zothre Desert. Zothren is known for its esoteric vocabulary and coded messages, making it difficult to decipher without extensive study.