Quori

Quori is the native language of the dreamborn entities known as the Quori. It originates from the realm of dreams and nightmares and is shaped by thought as much as by sound. Spoken Quori is a blend of vocalization and mental pressure. Though it can be heard as audible speech, it is often accompanied by a psychic presence that conveys tone, intention, and emotional force. When a Quori speaks, the listener feels the words as much as they hear them. This creates a layered experience that few nonnative speakers can fully interpret.   The spoken form is harsh and resonant. It uses guttural consonants, glottal stops, and long, droning vowel sounds. Some syllables seem to echo unnaturally or distort slightly as they are spoken. The sound alone is not always enough to carry meaning. Quori speech often includes a subtle psychic pulse that reinforces or reshapes the message. Those who lack mental defenses or training can experience confusion or emotional disruption when exposed to extended conversations in Quori. For the Quori, this feature is intentional and practical.   Grammar in Quori is structurally logical, though it contains complexities that make it difficult for outsiders. The language follows a subject object verb order. It allows flexible word placement for emphasis but only within the bounds of its formal rules. Verbs carry markers for tense, mood, and speaker dominance. Sentences are usually framed around the speaker's intent or mental position. Conjunctions are rarely used. Instead, concepts are grouped through tone and rhythm. Redundancy is avoided. Clarity is expected. Those who misuse structure are treated as unclear or weak minded.   Vocabulary in Quori reflects the abstract and psychological focus of its speakers. There are many precise terms for emotion, intent, memory, fear, and perception. Words exist for different kinds of dreams, illusions, and mental states. Physical nouns are limited and often described through metaphor or function. Instead of a word for table, a Quori might say resting surface for shared exchange. Many words have double meanings, one literal and one psychic. The emotional context of a phrase often determines which meaning applies, and this is reinforced by the mental presence of the speaker.   Quori has a written form used primarily by scholars and record keepers within their own kind. The script is composed of curved glyphs arranged in spiraling patterns. Each glyph represents a full word or idea, and meaning is affected by position and orientation. The script is designed to be viewed as a whole rather than line by line. Some parts of the writing are meant to be felt rather than read. Magical inscriptions in Quori often carry latent emotional effects. These are not illusions but real psychic impressions embedded in the text itself.   Quori is not a language of casual conversation. It is a vehicle for mental assertion and precision. It suits a culture that does not value comfort or distraction. For the Quori, language is not only a tool of communication but a method of establishing presence and control. To speak Quori well is to shape the thoughts of others. For those who are not of their kind, it is an unsettling and often dangerous tongue, but one that commands attention and respect.