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| Author: | Kenton D. Long [ November 8th, 2010, 7:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | I need a language for magic... |
I need a language that is ancient enough to use for magic. I just need ideas on how to create it. Any ideas? Kenton D. Long |
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| Author: | Elanhil [ November 8th, 2010, 8:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need a language for magic... |
The only help I can think to give is to suggest short words, 2 or 3 syllables in length. I don't know why, languages with short words seem older to me. Also when words end in vowels they seem older to me. |
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| Author: | Kenton D. Long [ November 8th, 2010, 9:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need a language for magic... |
Thanks. I will use that.(going to get a piece of paper and pen. Starting to try idea.) Kenton D. Long |
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| Author: | Elanhil [ November 9th, 2010, 10:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need a language for magic... |
Oh, and also if there are common endings. *Note: None of my advice is proven. It's just what me as a reader tend to think when I read fantasy languages. |
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| Author: | Lady Vilisse Mimetes [ November 9th, 2010, 11:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need a language for magic... |
If your characters chant the words I'd use short, 'hard' sounding words. If it's more a smooth (incantation-like) speech I'd actually use longer words, or have your words easily tied into a bigger word to mean things. (i.e. rock=ach, paper=inar, scissors=aet; rock, paper, scissors = Achinaraet) This works best if all the words either start or end with a vowel and are only one syllable. |
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| Author: | Neil of Erk [ November 9th, 2010, 1:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need a language for magic... |
I suggest that you refer to this resource: http://www.zompist.com/kit.html |
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| Author: | Kenton D. Long [ November 9th, 2010, 2:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need a language for magic... |
Thanks. Kenton D. Long |
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| Author: | Andrew Amnon Mimetes [ November 12th, 2010, 10:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need a language for magic... |
I second the recommendation for the Language Kit...that's what I use eruheran |
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