Languages of Qirsyllviar

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Several languages are spoken by peoples all across Qirsyllviar, Zedylric being the most common, mainly as a lingua franca. Since Qirsyllviar is on another plane of existence from Earth, several of the languages of Qirsyllviar are identical to various Earth languages.

Most languages use a real language as the equivalent, but others use a constructed language instead.

Several languages have either fallen out of use in general society as a result of language shifts, or have become extinct from a lack of speakers. Several still remain as a liturgical language.

Sapient Being Languages

Human Languages

Language	Description		Earth Equivalent Language(s)	Writing System
Anthropoi	Anthropoi is the eponymous language of the Grakoi people, the one of the human ethnicities of northwestern Eurodysia. It is spoken mainly in the Seleucid League, as well as in the Roman Provinces of Epirus and the United Provinces of Hellas (both part of the Akhaian Provinces), and as a minority language in southern Urartu.		Greek	Greek alphabet
Atlantic	Atlantic is the language of the Atlantian people of the Empire of Atlantis. It is primarily spoken in Atlantis, but has seen increasing usage all around Maritymir, if only slightly. It is also widely spoken in the Wildlands, as most native peoples are descended from Atlantians that remained after the Great Ketellaao.		none, constructed language
	Wilder	A language descended from Atlantic, Wilder is the language spoken by the natives of the archipelago known as the Wildlands.
Gallic	Gallic is the eponymous language of the Gallic people, the main human ethnicity of southern Eurodysia, and the Soleilians of Aquilonis. Before the arrival of Zedylric, Gallic replaced Meridian and Brythonic as the primary language of their respective peoples, and is therefore. It has been mostly replaced by Zedylric as the everyday language of society in southern Eurodysia (and Soleil is no different), but it is still retained and spoken a liturgical language, and many, highborns and lowborns, still speak it as a minority language.		French	Zedylric Script
Hesperian	The eponymous language of the Hesperian people, the main ethnicity of western Eurodysia, primarily in the Roman lands, as well as on the islands of Dell'ovest, Trinacria, and Malitae. It has also been spreading in Aragon due to being another province of Rome. It has been mostly replaced by Zedylric as the everyday language, but remains strongly spoken. It has also been spreading to Marlakcor via the Roman colonial provinces.		Italian & Latin	Zedylric Script
Illyrish	Illyrish is the language of the Illyrian people of the Province of Illyria (part of the Roman Akhaian Provinces). Despite having been mostly supplanted by Hesperian and Zedylric as the everyday language, it is still spoken widely.		Albanian
Ingdjese	Ingdjese is the language of the Ingdjites, the dominant native ethnicity of Ingdjiva, and is the most prominent language in Ingdjiva. It is spoken widely in the east, but is declining in the west, particularly in Edwardian and Xotil-held lands, where it is being gradually replaced by Zedylric and Scalthor respectively. Since the independence of the Hoysalan Empire, Ingdjese has gradually regained prominence in central-Ingdjiva, spoken almost evenly alongside Zedylric.		Hindi & Marathi	Devanagari
Kemeti	Kemeti is the language of the Kemetan people of Nubia, as well as the national language of the Empire of Kemet.		Coptic
Kujiri	The language of the Kujira Amazons. Since it is mostly spoken by them, and sometimes those they breed with, it is uncommon to hear the language outside of the Kujira islands. Yet, little by little, the language has been making its way to other areas of Qirsyllviar, spread mainly by Kujira Amazons who have left their home for one reason or another.		none, constructed language
Lahja	The language of the Ashkhas people, also known as Ashkhic by other peoples, originating in southwestern Aquilonis, also known as Dhahabi, where it is mainly spoken by the modern day nations. Once widespread at the height of the old Muqadas Caliphate, today it is rare to hear it outside that particular region.		Arabic	Arabic
Lechitic	The Language of the Lechs		Polish
Magyarok	The language of the Magyar people.		Hungarian	Zedylric Script
Meridian	Meridian was the eponymous language of the Meridian people, the main ethnicity of southwestern Eurodysia. It has been mostly replaced by Zedylric as an everyday language, but remains strongly spoken. It is also in competition with Gallic, mostly in the regions bordering Gallia, and at one point was threatened due to Gallia's expansion into Meridian lands. It is also in competition with Hesperian in the northern lands due to Roman dominance over Aragon.		Castilian (Spanish)	Zedylric Script
Miaoyu 妙語	Miaoyu, also called Shijieyan (世界言), is the language of the Miao people, the dominant ethnicity of Marlakcor, as well as peoples who have naturalized into Miao culture. Shijieyan is the dominant language spoken across the majority of the continent, mainly in Huaxia (Tianchao & Dongbalian) and related countries. It is also the secondary language of Goryeo, alongside Zedylric, and is widely used in the Morokoshi provinces of Yamatai alongside Yogata, mainly as a lingua franca. Due to lack of incursions into the central continent, Shijieyan has had no real competition with Zedylric, despite introduction by foreigners, and has remained the dominant language of Marlakcor. However, in the Roman province of Serica (formerly known as Shenzhou), the language is steadily dying out as the Romans impose their language and customs on the local populace.		Mandarin Chinese	Hanzi
Low Nekcr'zii	Low Nekcr'zii is the main language of Nekcr'zii peoples south of the Eurodyne colonies, as well as the natives that live in the colonies. Nekcr'zii is also the term for the dominant human ethnicity of mainland Nekcroz. Due to competition between the languages of the Eurodyne colonies, and Scalthor of the lizardfolk Xotilic Empire, it is gradually dying out, partially replaced by both languages.		none, constructed language
Ostliger	The language of the Ostligs, the main ethnicity of the Midgard Peninsula. Despite encroachment of Zedylric over the last several centuries, the language has remained as a dominant language of the Ostligs.		Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, & Icelandic	Zedylric Script
Sahbarusi	The language of the Sahbarusa people, the dominant ethnicity of the Island of Nyeni, and the official spoken language of the Empire of Songhai.		Chichewa
New Salrinese	The modern language of the Salrin people, evolved from Ancient Salrinese.		none, constructed language	Zedylric Script
Saoghaili	The language of the Saoghail people of Coilagbein, the northeast landmass of Nekcroz.		Haitian Creole
Seomish	The Language of the Seomin people and the primary language of the Empire of Goryeo. The language has seen competition from the Yogata, Shijieyan, and Zedylric languages in recent centuries, and it is threatened to be replaced.		Korean	Hangul
Siamese	The language of the Siamese people in eastern Ingdjiva. The language is dominant in the kingdom, but has seen competition from Ingdjese, the language of the mainland, and Zedylric languages in recent centuries, and it is threatened to be replaced.		Thai	Thai
Sprache	Sprache is the language spoken by the Deutche in central Eurodysia, alongside Zedylric.		German	Zedylric Script
Talmyric	The dominant language of the Talmyri people, the dominant human ethnicity of the Talmyrnia, Drakyncia, and northern New Albion. It is one of few western Aquiline languages that survived the spread of Zedylric.		none, constructed language	Zedylric Script
Waikikese	Waikikese is the eponymous language of the Waikikese people of the Waikiki Archipelago. It has recently been replaced by Zedylric as a primary language, but still remains in use for governmental or religious purposes, and many people still speak it casually despite Zedylric's dominance.		Hawaiian	Zedylric Script
Yogata	Yogata (世語), also known as Genjinese by other foreigners, is the language of the Genjin people of Fuso and is the dominant language of said place. Since the arrival of Zedylric, said language has been steadily gaining prominence, but Yogata remains the most-spoken language in general society, but highborns are generally taught as a second language. A handful of lowborns speak Zedylric as a minority language; but, the only people who can read or write the language are priests and those who study Zedylric text.		Japanese	Japanese
Zedylric	Sometimes known as the "Common Tongue"or "New Zedylric," Zedylric is the language evolved from the language of the ancient Zedylrian Empire. Originally it was confined to Zedylria, but as the borders expanded so too did the language spread. Travelers and merchants carried the language to all corners of Qirsyllviar, and over a few thousand years, the language gained popularity until it was spoken across the majority of Qirsyllviar, both as a Primary Language and as a lingua franca between cultures. Regardless, the are still places where Zedylric is mostly a secondary language, or isn't spoken at all.		English	Zedylric Script
	Old Zedylric	The middle form of the Zedylric Language that evolved from Ancient Zedylric before it evolved into today's language. Bits of it is still spoken in some parts of the world, but has become an endangered language in recent centuries. However, it retains its status as a liturgical language of Septifidelity.	none, constructed language

Demihuman Languages

Some languages aren't of human origin and are spoken by specific races. While the majority are not unlearnable, it is very rare for beings of other races to speak them.

Language	Description		Earth Equivalent Langage	Writing System
Dawi	The language of the Dwarves, as well as the dominant language in dwarf-majority/ruled nations. It is also a minority language spoken among the dwarven populations of many nations.		Icelandic	Runes
Elthar	The languages of the Elves, as well as the dominant languages in elf-majority/ruled nations. They are also minority languages spoken among the elven populations of many nations. There are three different elven languages named for their respective speakers. Each language is different, and has different rules. They are generally unintelligible to each other unless studies thoroughly enough.		none, constructed language	Tengwar
	Elthar-Tyliac:	The Language of the High Elves. It was developed and adapted from several old human languages into the distinct language they speak today.
	Elthar-Toghkoa:	The language of the Wood Elves. It is the oldest elven language.
	Elthar-Zyrgki:	The language of the Dark Elves.
Faerish	The language spoken by all fairies. Alfheim is the only place where the language is fully spoken as the dominant language. The pixies of the surface still speak Faerish greatly, but in recent centuries many have been starting to favor other languages.		none, constructed language	Runes
Gargate	The language of gargoyles. It had mostly died out by the 46th Century AFZ as more and more still-living gargoyles turned to Zedylric instead of their ancestral language, speaking it only for religious purposes. But, with the reawakening of the Garvis clan after the Siege of Garvis during the Great Northern Aquilonis War, and the independence of the city, the language has been revived as a primary language.		Basque	TBD
Giga	The language of the Giants.		none, constructed language	none
Gobbledegook	The language of Goblins.		none, constructed language	Zedylric Script
Jueyuani	The language of the Jueyuan, or Apefolk. To untrained and unlearned ears, Jueyuani sounds like monkey and ape sounds, but those who know better will notice the various patterns and can understand it, and even speak it with some study.		none, constructed language
Mermish	The language of merpeople. It is spoken as a primary language by merfolk and as a secondary language by half-mers. The language is almost incomprehensible to those who don't know any of it.		none, constructed language
Orco	The language of Orcs.		none, constructed language
Scalthor	The language of Lizardfolk, also known as Saurians. It is also the dominant language of the lizardfolk-ruled Xotilic Empire and its various colonial provinces, and is a minority language spoken amongst the lizardfolk populations of other nations.		none, constructed language	Dragor
Vampiric	Vampiric is the language of vampires and is their primary language. While more and more vampires switched to Zedylric as time went by, it remains the primary language while Zedylric has been adopted as the second language of most vampires. Vampiric is also a minority language among vampire populations in other nations.		Romanian	Zedylric Script
	Old Vampiric	An ancient version of Vampiric, spoken in the era before and during the Amurgine Empire. These days Old Vampiric is spoken almost solely by handfuls of Narkpior Vampires and Priests of the Vampiric Pantheon. Transylvanian politicians, as well as members of Royalty and the Nobility, learn some scraps of Old Vampiric as as well. Only a small handful of other people speak even a small portion of the language.	none, constructed language

Dead Languages

Languages that are either no longer spoken by the general population, or have too few speakers.

Language	Description	Earth Equivalent Language
Brythonic	Brythonic was the eponymous language of the ancient Byrthons, the native people of the Brythonic Isles, before it was replaced by Gallic and then by Zedylric. While some people still study the language enough to understand it, nobody speaks it anymore.	none, constructed language
Centaurian	The language of ancient centaurs and related races before they adapted to modern societies. The language is no longer spoken by any centaur on Qirsyllviar, and only the ones who study the language can understand it.	none, constructed language
Dragonar	Dragonar was once the language of the people native to the Dragon Islands Archipelago in northeastern Maritymir. With the colonization of the archipelago by Dongbalian and Hispania, the language has faded from use and replaced by Shijieyan and Zedylric.	none, constructed language
Ancient Salrinese	Ancient Salrinese was old version of the eponymous language of the Salrin people of central northern Aquilonis before the introduction of New Salrinese. Ancient Salrinese's written script and spoken language has faded from use, replaced by the new versions, and the only remnants of the language is in ancient texts written in the language. Only the people who still study the language can understand it.	none, constructed language
Old Vampiric	An ancient version of Vampiric, spoken in the era before and during the Amurgine Empire. These days, Old Vampiric is spoken mostly only by handfull of Narkpior Vampires.	none, constructed language
Ancient Zedylric	The oldest form of the Zedylric language. It has gone extinct, and only those who still study the language can understand it.	none, constructed language

Animal Languages

Animal Languages, also known as Faunatongues, are languages associated with certain animals and the ability to speak them. The ability to converse with animals is considered a gift by many, though it is extremely rare. It is normally hereditary, but it is known to skip generations, and every once in a while it can pop up in a person, though only one in a million are lucky enough to have the gift.

Known Faunatounges include, but are not limited to:

• Avetongue: the language of birds
• Canitongue: the language of dogs
• Equustongue: the language of horses and similar species. Sub-language of now-extinct Centaurian.
• Felitongue: the language of cats
• Serpotongue: the language of serpents
• Dracotongue: the language of Dragons
• Vulpatongue: the language of wolves

Language Rings

Language rings are magical devices. Wearing a ring allows the wearer to understand other languages and be understood by others. They were invented so that people who do not speak the same language can understand one another without the hassle of learning another language.

Notes & Trivia

• Most languages all use the Zedylric script, while all other languages use different script.
  • Lahja uses modern Arabic script.
  • Faerish and Dawi, the languages of the Fairies and Dwarves respectively, both use Runes for written script.
    • Both scripts are generated from Runesribe: Faerish is transcribed without the three boxes checked with dots between words, but Dawi has all three checked without dot between words. This creates a differentiation between the scripted languages.
      • Note: To transcribe either language to runes properly, the diacritics must be removed.
      • Note: When transcribing Dawi, if the translation includes the letters Æ, ð, or Þ, change it to ash, edh, and thor, respectively.
  • Scalthor (the Lizardfolk language) uses Glagolitic script.
  • The three branches of Elthar (the languages of the elves), use Tengwar Annatar, created by J.R.R. Tolkein, using Tecendil to transcribe the language. But so far the author can't get the character fonts onto wikia.
  • Miaoyu, Yogata, and and Seomish use real-world Chinese, Japanese, and Korean script for writing.
    • In Miaoyu's case, the written script uses seal, regular, and other calligraphic styles.
• Although the texts in the stories The Silver Bat and The Secret of Garvis is in English, unless someone is stated or shown to be speaking a different language, the spoken language is Zedylric. It should be firmly noted that characters in the stories do not speak in English (while it is the real-world equivalent).