Language

Common Speakers

Language

Common Speakers

Common (Imperial)

Anyone in the Imperion

Gnomish

Gnomes

Draconic

Reptilian humanoids, magic-users

Halfling

Halflings

Dwarven

Dwarves

Elven

Elves, half-elves, wealthy/aristocratic members of the Empire

Language

Likely Speakers

Language

Likely Speakers

Chthonian

Demons, Devils

Orcish

Orcs, half-orcs

Thalassic

Aquatic creatures, water-elementals

Ysoki

Rat humanoids

Sussuran

Air elemental creatures, flying creatures

Fey

Fey, centaurs, plants, fungus creatures

Empyrean

Angels

Petran

Earth Elemental creatures

Jotun

Giants, ogres, trolls, ettins, cyclopes

Sakvroth

Dark elves and similar

Goblin

Goblins, hobgoblins, bugbears, gnolls

Strix

Strix

Pyric

Fire elemental creatures

Kitsune

Kitsune

Anadi

Anadi

Diabolic

Used to be Infernal

Tengu

Tengu

Necril

Undead?

Nagaji

Nagaji and Snake-like humanoids

Kholo

Gnolls

Aklo

Evil Fey

Shadowtongue

Fetchling

Shenyan

This is the primary language spoken in Shenyun, akin to Taldane (Common) in other regions. It draws inspiration from languages such as Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean, with a unique script and phonetic system that sets it apart.

Senzaar

An ancient and scholarly language, Senzaar might be used in religious texts, arcane tomes, and historical records in Shenyun

Jinghu

A regional dialect with roots in Shenyun's rural and less urbanized areas, similar to Cantonese or Hokkien in our world.

Wu-Zen

A mystical language used by monks, priests, and spiritual leaders, drawing on the rich traditions of Buddhist and Taoist chanting and incantations.

Umbrian

The primary language spoken in Umbrielle, similar to how Italian would be used in Renaissance Italy. It serves as the main language for everyday communication, literature, and administration.

Ancient Umbrian

Used in scholarly works, ancient texts, and legal documents, similar to Latin's role during the Renaissance. It is studied by scholars, priests, and the educated elite.

Ulfheimic

The primary language spoken in Ulfheim, analogous to Old Norse. It serves as the main language for everyday communication, sagas, and administration.

Runic

Used for magical inscriptions, ancient texts, and religious purposes. Similar to how runes were used in Viking times, this language is studied by scholars, priests, and those practicing runic magic.

Skaldic

A poetic dialect used by the skalds (poets) of Ulfheim, characterized by its rich metaphorical language and kennings. Skaldic is often used in sagas, songs, and oral traditions.

Anahid

The primary language spoken in Anahidora, akin to Persian (Farsi). It serves as the main language for everyday communication, literature, poetry, and administration.

Parshan

A classical language used in ancient texts, scholarly works, and religious scriptures, similar to how Middle Persian (Pahlavi) or Avestan might have been used. It is studied by scholars, priests, and the educated elite.

Zarathian

A lyrical and poetic dialect used by bards, poets, and artists. Known for its expressive and ornate phrases, Zarathian is the language of Anahidora's rich tradition of poetry and storytelling.

Amenoric

The primary language spoken in Amenoria, akin to Ancient Egyptian. It serves as the main language for everyday communication, literature, poetry, and administration.

Hieratic

A classical and scholarly script used for religious texts, literature, and administrative documents, similar to the use of hieroglyphs and Hieratic script in ancient Egypt. It is studied by priests, scribes, and scholars.

Pharaonic

A ceremonial and poetic dialect used by bards, poets, and artists. Known for its grandeur and formal tone, Pharaonic is the language of Amenoria’s rich tradition of epic tales and grand ceremonies.

Eirenic

The primary language spoken in Eirendor, akin to Gaelic. It serves as the main language for everyday communication, literature, poetry, and administration.

Ogham

A classical and scholarly script used for religious texts, literature, and inscriptions, similar to the ancient Ogham script. It is studied by druids, bards, and scholars.

Thornian

The primary language spoken in the Thornwick Isles, akin to Middle English. It serves as the main language for everyday communication, literature, and administration.

Old Thornian

A classical language used in ancient texts, scholarly works, and religious scriptures, similar to Old English or Latin. It is studied by scholars, priests, and the educated elite.

Kaukaian

The primary language spoken in Kaukai, analogous to Nahuatl (Aztec) or Quechua (Incan) for Mesoamerican influence and Hawaiian or Maori for Pacific Island influence. It serves as the main language for everyday communication, literature, poetry, and administration.

Glyphic

A classical and scholarly script used for religious texts, literature, and inscriptions, similar to Mayan hieroglyphs or Incan quipu. It is studied by priests, scholars, and scribes.

Ancient Kaukaian

An ancient form of the language used in historical records, epic tales, and traditional ceremonies. It is akin to Classical Nahuatl or Old Hawaiian.

Aetherian

The primary language spoken in the Shattered Isles, serving as the main language for everyday communication, literature, and administration. It is a common tongue that has evolved to facilitate communication across the diverse cultures of the Isles, named after the largest island, Grand Aetheris.

Old Aetherian

A classical language used in ancient texts, scholarly works, and religious scriptures, akin to Latin or Old English. It is studied by scholars, priests, and the educated elite.

Ancient Avalorian

A classical language used in ancient texts, inscriptions, and scholarly works, akin to the ancient languages of lost civilizations. It is studied by scholars, priests, and historians of Avalore.