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The '''languages''' of the peoples of Aos and Eos are many and more; with various cultures, races, and species all with their own unique forms of communication and varied languages. A majority of languages are apart of a language family which is a group of languages related through descent from a ''common ancestral language'' or ''parental language'', called the proto-language of that family. These proto-language are the eldest of all language which all related languages branch from.
  
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Much can be said of the languages of the manifold Descendant peoples whom dwell among the Isles of Axios, and these languages are likewise multifarious and varied in nature. They are listed here in no particular order, with prevalence, age, and influence notwithstanding.
 
 
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== Common ==
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==Proto-Languages==
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===[[Common]]===
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The '''Common Tongue''', also known as '''Common''', is known by near all of the people of Aos and Eos and is the primary language of inter-social relations between civilized groups. Common was the language employed by the Four Brothers, though many traditions maintain that to be untrue and Common to simply be the representation of a heavily altered dialect of the ancient language.
  
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===[[Ancient Elven]]===
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'''Ancient Elven''', also known as '''Elvish''', is the ancient language the Elves developed during the second generation of Malin's children. During this period Elvish was almost exclusively spoken by the Elves.
  
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The Common Speech is employed by most inhabitants of Axios as their first and primary form of communication, and is represented in our medium by modern English. It is believed to have been the language employed by the Four Brothers, though some scholars maintain that it has, in fact, changed over time and represents only a descendant dialect of the same. Among the Human populations of Axios the Common Speech has additionally morphed into several further dialects, (such as Ruskan, Haensetic, Lothrangian, etc.) which, while dilute, remain part of the larger language tree.
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===[[Dwed]]===
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'''Dwed''', also known as '''Dwarvish''', is the ancient language of the Dwarves. In the olden days it was often used among members of the upper Dwarven caste to speak among one another until Dormin Doomforged transcribed it for the general populace to learn. It never became the primary method of communication among the common Dwarf, but it is still often used today in official Dwavern affairs.
  
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===[[Blah|Old Blah]]===
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'''Old Blah''' is the ancient language of the Orcs.
  
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== The Blah ==
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===[[Flexio]]===
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'''Flexio''', also known as '''High Imperial''', is the language of the [[Canonist Church]], and is believed to be the language of the Aenguls and Daemons. It is a difficult language to master and is only spoken by a privileged minority, and is very rarely employed in day-to-day use, having been supplanted almost entirely by Common, which is believed to be distantly derived from it.
  
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===[[Narvaukiaan]]===
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'''Narvaukiaan''', also known as Old Norlandic, is the ancient language of the [[Red Faith]]. It is a runic language which is known primarily by the Keeper of the Red Faith.
  
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Spoken and understood almost solely by Orcs, the [[Blah]] is the language of the Krugmar. It is believed to have come into being after the time of the Four Brothers, when [[Krug]]'s people were migrating through the deserts which became their home. It is important to note that one of the reasons for the prevalence of this speech is Orcish physiology, which prevents them from becoming completely fluent in the Common Speech (although years of practice or bodily modifications can help somewhat.)
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===[[Li-Wen]]===
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'''Li-Wen''' is vastly different from any existing languages, borrowing greatly from the Hou-zi in its use of characters and pronunciation. Words are often made of a combination of up to three syllables in phonetics, with five different inflections. Li-Wen is tonal; tones must be correct in order to convey the correct meaning.
  
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== Elvish Speech ==
 
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This language, known as 'Ancient Elven', was developed by the children of Malin after their establishment in Aegis, and was used widely in the ancient world. It fell out of favour after a cataclysm of warfare caused the deaths of most who knew it, though the tongue remained and was later revived by the efforts of a small group of High Elves. Further efforts have been made to return the language to the fore, and old scrolls are often used to discover new phrases and words.
 
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It should be noted that the Elves possess several other language systems beyond Ancient Elvish, which include the exceptionally rare language of the [[Mori'quessir]], sometimes known as 'Drow'. Another is spoken by adherents of the fallen [[Princedom of Malinor]] and is known as Old Almenorean, though this has largely died out.
 
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== Dwarvish ==
 
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Dwarvish is a commonly spoken language in the Grand Kingdom of Urguan, and is thought to have been handed down by the father of all Dwarves himself. Many speak it, and places are named using it, making it the most prevalent non-Common Speech save perhaps only the [[Blah]]. It also employs a runic alphabet, which is employed in [[Runesmithing]] and is said to bear the power of the Gods themselves.
 
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== Al'Tahrn-Durngo ==
 
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Al'Tahrn-Durngo, or the Black Language, is a language that is known by all beings that are created by or use dark magic. It's origins are unknown, but it is said that the Greater Spirit, Ikuras, created it.
 
 
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The languages of the peoples of Aos and Eos are many and more; with various cultures, races, and species all with their own unique forms of communication and varied languages. A majority of languages are apart of a language family which is a group of languages related through descent from a common ancestral language or parental language, called the proto-language of that family. These proto-language are the eldest of all language which all related languages branch from.

A multi-species discourse in a busy tavern.

Proto-Languages

Common

The Common Tongue, also known as Common, is known by near all of the people of Aos and Eos and is the primary language of inter-social relations between civilized groups. Common was the language employed by the Four Brothers, though many traditions maintain that to be untrue and Common to simply be the representation of a heavily altered dialect of the ancient language.

Ancient Elven

Ancient Elven, also known as Elvish, is the ancient language the Elves developed during the second generation of Malin's children. During this period Elvish was almost exclusively spoken by the Elves.

Dwed

Dwed, also known as Dwarvish, is the ancient language of the Dwarves. In the olden days it was often used among members of the upper Dwarven caste to speak among one another until Dormin Doomforged transcribed it for the general populace to learn. It never became the primary method of communication among the common Dwarf, but it is still often used today in official Dwavern affairs.

Old Blah

Old Blah is the ancient language of the Orcs.

Flexio

Flexio, also known as High Imperial, is the language of the Canonist Church, and is believed to be the language of the Aenguls and Daemons. It is a difficult language to master and is only spoken by a privileged minority, and is very rarely employed in day-to-day use, having been supplanted almost entirely by Common, which is believed to be distantly derived from it.

Narvaukiaan

Narvaukiaan, also known as Old Norlandic, is the ancient language of the Red Faith. It is a runic language which is known primarily by the Keeper of the Red Faith.

Li-Wen

Li-Wen is vastly different from any existing languages, borrowing greatly from the Hou-zi in its use of characters and pronunciation. Words are often made of a combination of up to three syllables in phonetics, with five different inflections. Li-Wen is tonal; tones must be correct in order to convey the correct meaning.

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