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A full list and additional lore notes on languages can be found on the wiki. This list contains a selection of common languages referenced in gameplay and common adventure settings.
Language of the Anthegal, or High Men, it the gradual mixture of a wide variety of human languages with Erihal as anthegal kingdoms interbred. But like many things in Anthgalian culture, it soon took on a life of its own, and sounds only vaguely like its parent languages. Anthegalian is rarely spoken outside its originating country.
Though dragoons usually use Agathonian or some other local language in everyday life, they still speak the "ancient tongue" for ceremonies and other formal occasions. Almost every dragoon is fluent in this simple, guttural language, though it can be less common in younger generations.
The home language of the Republic of Agathos, and the official language of all Agathonian territories. Many people of position in other nations also speak it, as it is the de facto language for talking to the diplomats of non USC-controlled countries.
Originating from the old language of Centria, it was codified and organized into the primary language of the USC. It is also in direct competition with Agathonian for the standard language used on information networks. Due to its simplified, regular, and static nature, almost all Constructs use it as their primary language to save processing time for other tasks. The language is currently on revision 1.7, which allows for slightly more varied vocabulary.
A superset language of Com-A used by the upper echelons of the USC – it is rarely known by anyone not connected to the central Divine machines, though people knowing Com-A can usually understand enough to get the general meaning.
While not technically a language, or even a proper dialect, Filonian is spoken in Filos (east-central Agathos). It is characterized by basic Agathonian grammar and vocabulary, but with slightly different expressions, accent, and usage. People speaking "pure" Agathonian and Filonian can communicate readily, but with some frustration and re-explanation. Many a scholar, teacher, and bar patron has debated which is the "first" or even the "correct" dialect.
While not yet a dead language, Pyr is only spoken earnestly in ethnic enclaves. It may yet make a come-back, however, as Pyr catch phrases are a favorite trope of Agathonian gangster stories.
The origin of the Sildar language is fraught with mystery and legend, but it is distinctly different from the languages of its neighbors. Though the Sildari are very proud of this fact, it has recently begun importing words from Agathonian and Umerick.
Spoken by the nation of the Touyou and Minamiyou, it reflects the Tou’s historically isolated nature as it shares no resemblance to the other human nations’ languages. Lately it has imported many words from Agathonian, though changed to fit into the Touyougo sound set.
Rumored to be an indirect dialect of Halser, it is spoken by the people of Umere. It is the official language of all maritime communication.
The vernacular language of the region of Vernick, it shares its roots with Agathonian. The languages are similar enough that with a bit of work people speaking Agathonian and Vernick can get their meaning across to one another well enough. With a large population speaking both, however, the languages seem to be merging back together. With both languages borrowing heavily from one another, linguists theorize that within a century the two will be hard to distinguish and will essentially be the same language.
Dead Language
Erihal is said to be the language of the Agkelos. Legend says it was created by the god of wisdom, Erihal, and thus bears his name. With the absence of the heavenly beings in modern times, though, it is rarely studied.
Dead Language
Grum was a very simple, very animalistic language used in pre-history for some time. Conjecture and theory abound, but there are very few facts on its origin or use.
Dead Language
A group of dialects spoken by Gyag, an ancient tribal confederation in southwest Agathos - tribes that were subjugated and civilized centuries ago. Lacking a formal written system, the only way to learn authentic Gu'tal is wise-women on Gya reservations.
Dead Language
Also called "Alser" from time to time, it was a language popular in ages past. It was developed by the traveling trade caravans for use during trading sessions. It was rarely spoken in anything but trade transactions, and only then in cities that lay on the major trade routes. With the popularization of Agathonian and the introduction of Com-A, it fell by the way-side.
Dead Language
Rumored language of the Daimonas, Krivkhal is essentially a perversion of Erihal. However with the absence of the foul beings in this modern time, few take the time to learn it.
Dead Language
The language of the ancient Romalian Empire, which controlled much of the world’s population in ages long forgotten. So prolific was the language in official documents and bureaucracy, however, that it is hard to study ancient history without finding its use.
Dead Language
Spoken predominantly Sek-Agkelos, who are said to be the last of the supernatural beings left on Polemos. It is also said their language is derived directly from Oran, and can be seen as a most modern form of the ancient language. Considering there are only maybe 10,000 or so Sek-Agkelos left in the world (if they even exist, that is), the language is considered non-functional and few give it any regard.
Dead Language
Oran is a dead language of unknown origin. Some place it as the language of the gods before the development of Erihal, others attribute it to pre-creation gods outside the Known Eleven. Regardless, its writings can be found in ancient ruins all over Polemos. It is never spoken, and only a few eccentric scholars study it with any seriousness.