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== Languages == |
== Languages == |
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| − | * '''Ander''' in [[Anderfels]]<ref name=" |
+ | * '''Ander''' in [[Anderfels]]<ref name="rpg37">''[[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]]'', Player's Guide, set 1, p. 37</ref> |
| − | * '''Antivan''' in [[Antiva]]<ref name=" |
+ | * '''Antivan''' in [[Antiva]]<ref name="rpg37"/> |
| − | * The '''common tongue''', also referred as the '''King's Tongue''' or '''Trade tongue''', was introduced by dwarves to [[humans]] in order to trade with each other.<ref name=" |
+ | * The '''common tongue''', also referred as the '''King's Tongue''' or '''Trade tongue''', was introduced by dwarves to [[humans]] in order to trade with each other.<ref name="language">[http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/306/index/5481839/3%26lf%3D8#5721833 The Official Fenris Discussion thread] - On Bioware Social Network</ref><ref>''[[Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne]]'', Chapter 14</ref> It is also the most common language of [[Ferelden]].<ref>''[[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]]'', Player's Guide, set 1, p. 20</ref> |
| − | * The '''[[Dwarves#Dwarven language and phrases| |
+ | * The '''[[dwarves]]''' had several languages,<ref name="language"/> but they are no longer generally spoken, and only a few [[Dwarves#Dwarven language and phrases|phrases]] remain in common usage. Some of the words have roots which predate the dates that dwarves made contact with elves or humans.<ref name="wot40">{{Cite wot|40}}</ref> In current times, it is rarely ever spoken, however the dwarves of [[Kal-Sharok]] still retain the accent of this ancient language due to their isolation from the rest of the world. |
| − | * The '''[[Elven language]]''' or '''Elvish'''<ref>[[Tamlen]], for example, refers to the language as "Elvish" at the beginning of the [[Dalish Elf Origin]] in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''.</ref> was largely lost when [[Elvhenan]] fell to the [[Tevinter Imperium]]. In modern-day Thedas, [[elves]] use some Elvish words (the Dalish more frequently than city elves), but speak the common tongue on a regular basis. [[Keeper]]s are the only ones who know the secret of writing it.<ref name=" |
+ | * The '''[[Elven language]]''' or '''Elvish'''<ref>[[Tamlen]], for example, refers to the language as "Elvish" at the beginning of the [[Dalish Elf Origin]] in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''.</ref> was largely lost when [[Elvhenan]] fell to the [[Tevinter Imperium]]. In modern-day Thedas, [[elves]] use some Elvish words (the Dalish more frequently than city elves), but speak the common tongue on a regular basis. [[Keeper]]s are the only ones who know the secret of writing it.<ref name="rpg37"/> |
* '''[[Qunlat]]''', the [[Qunari]] language.<ref>''[[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]]'', Player's Guide, set 2, p. 33</ref> |
* '''[[Qunlat]]''', the [[Qunari]] language.<ref>''[[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]]'', Player's Guide, set 2, p. 33</ref> |
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| − | * '''Orlesian''' in [[Orlais]]<ref name=" |
+ | * '''Orlesian''' in [[Orlais]]<ref name="language"/><ref name="rpg37"/> |
| − | * '''Rivaini''' in [[Rivain]]<ref name=" |
+ | * '''Rivaini''' in [[Rivain]]<ref name="rpg37"/> |
* '''Tevene''' is the current [[Tevinter Imperium#Imperial language|language]] in the Tevinter Imperium. People that are not Tevinter usually call the language '''Tevinter'''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/BioMaryKirby/status/228278495275515904 Mary Kirby twitter]</ref> |
* '''Tevene''' is the current [[Tevinter Imperium#Imperial language|language]] in the Tevinter Imperium. People that are not Tevinter usually call the language '''Tevinter'''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/BioMaryKirby/status/228278495275515904 Mary Kirby twitter]</ref> |
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** '''Ancient Tevene''' is the ancient and dead language of Tevinter Imperium. The annums (annual holidays) in the Thedosian [[calendar]] use a high name from Ancient Tevene, and a low name (Trade tongue).<ref>''[[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]]'', Player's Guide, set 1, p. 14</ref> |
** '''Ancient Tevene''' is the ancient and dead language of Tevinter Imperium. The annums (annual holidays) in the Thedosian [[calendar]] use a high name from Ancient Tevene, and a low name (Trade tongue).<ref>''[[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]]'', Player's Guide, set 1, p. 14</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:02, 16 December 2013
There are several languages among the populations and races of Thedas. Some were lost with the passing of time and were replaced by others.
Languages
- Ander in Anderfels[1]
- Antivan in Antiva[1]
- The common tongue, also referred as the King's Tongue or Trade tongue, was introduced by dwarves to humans in order to trade with each other.[2][3] It is also the most common language of Ferelden.[4]
- The dwarves had several languages,[2] but they are no longer generally spoken, and only a few phrases remain in common usage. Some of the words have roots which predate the dates that dwarves made contact with elves or humans.[5] In current times, it is rarely ever spoken, however the dwarves of Kal-Sharok still retain the accent of this ancient language due to their isolation from the rest of the world.
- The Elven language or Elvish[6] was largely lost when Elvhenan fell to the Tevinter Imperium. In modern-day Thedas, elves use some Elvish words (the Dalish more frequently than city elves), but speak the common tongue on a regular basis. Keepers are the only ones who know the secret of writing it.[1]
- Qunlat, the Qunari language.[7]
- Orlesian in Orlais[2][1]
- Rivaini in Rivain[1]
- Tevene is the current language in the Tevinter Imperium. People that are not Tevinter usually call the language Tevinter.[8]
Notes
- In Dragon Age: The Silent Grove, the witch Yavana speaks in an unknown tongue to a High dragon. However futher information about this tongue is not known.[10]
- Dwarven runes are used on signs by the dwarves as well as by the humans on the surface. In the latter case, they are used instead of the native language, as it is common for peasants to not be able to read.[11]
Trivia
- During the development on Dragon Age: Origins, BioWare hired a linguist (who went by the username "Beesechurger" on the old forum) to work on elven and dwarven languages, but opted to use only some words or phrases.[12][13]
References
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Gaider, David (2010). 
Gaider, David. 