Stonebreaker and Hammerwielder Language - Revision history

Talad: moved Stonebreaker Language to Stonebreaker and Hammerwielder Language

2011-09-04T18:48:02Z

moved Stonebreaker Language to Stonebreaker and Hammerwielder Language

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Seytra: Attempt to separate IC from OOC stuff, clear up large parts, general prettying up.

2010-06-23T00:52:29Z

Attempt to separate IC from OOC stuff, clear up large parts, general prettying up.

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	== History and Characteristics ==		== History and Characteristics ==
	Very little is known about the origins of ~~Pel Perrakithor (~~the speech of the Stonebreakers). Some say that this is a very ancient language and pre-dates the 'classic' ~~mannish~~ tongues; some even claim that this was the forerunner of ~~modern European~~ languages. What is clear is that there are many cognates (shared roots) with ~~European languages~~; which came first is less clear. Do not confuse ~~Stonebreaker~~ with the prehistoric language of the Dwarfs~~. This common tongue~~ is almost never shared with non-Dwarfs and is largely unpronounceable to men. Dwarfs still use ancient Dwarfish to communicate with each other but never to other races.		Very little is known about the origins of the speech of the Stonebreakers, Pel Perrakithor. Some say that this is a very ancient language and pre-dates the 'classic' human tongues; some even claim that this was the forerunner of these languages. What is clear is that there are many cognates (shared roots) with them; which came first is less clear.
			One must not confuse Pel Perrakithor with the prehistoric language of the Dwarfs, which is almost never shared with non-Dwarfs and largely unpronounceable to men. Dwarfs still use ancient Dwarfish to communicate with each other but never with other races.

	It is for this reason, perhaps ~~that~~ the early Stonebreakers developed a separate language ~~with~~ which they could communicate with men and other races. This, undoubtedly arose from the need to trade goods (and ideas) with others.		It is for this reason that perhaps the early Stonebreakers developed a separate language through which they could communicate with men and other races. This undoubtedly arose from the need to trade goods (and ideas) with others.

	You will find Pel Perrakithor a logical and highly structured language. There are few irregular words, reflecting the Stonebreakers' love of symmetry and elegance~~, reflected~~ in their architecture. It is also clear and unambiguous, almost to the point of pedantry. Thirdly it is a highly efficient language, allowing new words to be constructed by building on existing words, much like modern German. Fourthly it easily allows the expression of concepts (in the form of 'Head' nouns - things you think with) alongside concrete entities (expressed with 'Hand' nouns - things you can, generally, touch). This creates a reflective and meditative language - and comes from long periods spent in solitude, deep underground, where the absence of distraction leads to deep thought and philosophising - a favourite pastime for Stonebreakers (apart from drinking of course). Finally a note on gender. You will find very few separate gender words, apart from those that define relationships such as ''Brodr'' and ''Sjestr'' (Brother and Sister) and adjectives such as ''Arka'' (pretty) and ''Arkumin'' (handsome). Children are ''Pekartth'' (little ones), Dwarfs are ''Dvertth'', regardless of gender. This just expresses the lack of importance placed on gender by Stonebreakers; all work, play, fight and drink in equal amounts. Gender just doesn't feature. You will find Stonebreaker easy to learn and use; the rules are clear and the vocabulary strangely familiar.		You will find Pel Perrakithor a logical and highly structured language. There are few irregular words, reflecting the Stonebreakers' love of symmetry and elegance that also shows up in their architecture. It is also clear and unambiguous, almost to the point of pedantry. Thirdly it is a highly efficient language, allowing new words to be constructed by building on existing words (much like modern German). Fourthly it easily allows the expression of concepts (in the form of 'Head' nouns - things you think with) alongside concrete entities (expressed with 'Hand' nouns - things you can, generally, touch). This creates a reflective and meditative language - and comes from long periods spent in solitude, deep underground, where the absence of distraction leads to deep thought and philosophising - a favourite pastime for Stonebreakers (apart from drinking of course). Finally a note on gender. You will find very few separate gender words, apart from those that define relationships such as ''Brodr'' and ''Sjestr'' (Brother and Sister) and adjectives such as ''Arka'' (pretty) and ''Arkumin'' (handsome). Children are ''Pekartth'' (little ones), Dwarfs are ''Dvertth'', regardless of gender. This just expresses the lack of importance placed on gender by Stonebreakers; all work, play, fight and drink in equal amounts. Gender just doesn't feature. You will find Stonebreaker easy to learn and use; the rules are clear and the vocabulary strangely familiar.

	== Guide to Pronunciation ==		== Guide to Pronunciation ==
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	== Written Stonebreaker ==		== Written Stonebreaker ==
	Original Stonebreaker was written in the 24 - character '[[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|FUTHARK]]' or [[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|Runic alphabet]]. This set of characters are easy to carve into rock or wood ~~and~~ equate to the runes used by Nordic ~~mannish~~ tribes. In modern times, these are translated into a phonetic alphabet for easy understanding by those who do not read runes. This has been accompanied by the addition of new letters, not in the original alphabet. For example, K is now accompanied by C and J by Y. Some letters do not appear except in names. These include Q and X. Some sounds are recreated phonetically; for example the 'w' sound in '''w'''ish is created by combining oo with i. The 'j' sound (as in '''j'''ump) is spelled 'dj'. These combinations are consistent and logical and should cause no problems for the novice.		Original Stonebreaker was written in the 24 - character '[[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|FUTHARK]]' or [[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|Runic alphabet]]. This set of characters are easy to carve into rock or wood (they equate to the runes used by Nordic human tribes). In modern times, these are translated into a phonetic alphabet for easy understanding by those who do not read runes. This has been accompanied by the addition of new letters, not in the original alphabet. For example, K is now accompanied by C and J by Y. Some letters do not appear except in names. These include Q and X. Some sounds are recreated phonetically; for example the 'w' sound in '''w'''ish is created by combining oo with i. The 'j' sound (as in '''j'''ump) is spelled 'dj'. These combinations are consistent and logical and should cause no problems for the novice.

	[[CATEGORY:Stonebreaker Language]]		[[CATEGORY:Stonebreaker Language]]

Maanahr: Spell-check.

2008-03-24T17:05:39Z

Spell-check.

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	== History and Characteristics ==		== History and Characteristics ==
	Very little is known about the origins of Pel Perrakithor (the speech of the Stonebreakers). Some say that this is a very ancient language and ~~predates~~ the 'classic' mannish tongues; some even claim that this was the forerunner of modern European languages. What is clear is that there are many cognates (shared roots) with European languages; which came first is less clear. Do not confuse Stonebreaker with the prehistoric language of the Dwarfs. This common tongue is almost never shared with non-Dwarfs and is largely unpronounceable to men. Dwarfs still use ancient Dwarfish to communicate with each other but never to other races.		Very little is known about the origins of Pel Perrakithor (the speech of the Stonebreakers). Some say that this is a very ancient language and pre-dates the 'classic' mannish tongues; some even claim that this was the forerunner of modern European languages. What is clear is that there are many cognates (shared roots) with European languages; which came first is less clear. Do not confuse Stonebreaker with the prehistoric language of the Dwarfs. This common tongue is almost never shared with non-Dwarfs and is largely unpronounceable to men. Dwarfs still use ancient Dwarfish to communicate with each other but never to other races.

	It is for this reason, perhaps that the early Stonebreakers developed a separate language with which they could communicate with men and other races. This, undoubtedly arose from the need to trade goods (and ideas) with others.		It is for this reason, perhaps that the early Stonebreakers developed a separate language with which they could communicate with men and other races. This, undoubtedly arose from the need to trade goods (and ideas) with others.
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	== Grammar ==		== Grammar ==
	Stonebreaker grammar is very similar to classical ~~european~~ languages, with some minor embellishments. It is highly structured and very largely consistent with very few irregularities.		Stonebreaker grammar is very similar to classical European languages, with some minor embellishments. It is highly structured and very largely consistent with very few irregularities.

	[[Stonebreaker Language/Grammar/Nouns\|Nouns]]		[[Stonebreaker Language/Grammar/Nouns\|Nouns]]

Caarrie at 14:01, 29 December 2007

2007-12-29T14:01:35Z

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	Original Stonebreaker was written in the 24 - character '[[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|FUTHARK]]' or [[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|Runic alphabet]]. This set of characters are easy to carve into rock or wood and equate to the runes used by Nordic mannish tribes. In modern times, these are translated into a phonetic alphabet for easy understanding by those who do not read runes. This has been accompanied by the addition of new letters, not in the original alphabet. For example, K is now accompanied by C and J by Y. Some letters do not appear except in names. These include Q and X. Some sounds are recreated phonetically; for example the 'w' sound in '''w'''ish is created by combining oo with i. The 'j' sound (as in '''j'''ump) is spelled 'dj'. These combinations are consistent and logical and should cause no problems for the novice.		Original Stonebreaker was written in the 24 - character '[[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|FUTHARK]]' or [[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|Runic alphabet]]. This set of characters are easy to carve into rock or wood and equate to the runes used by Nordic mannish tribes. In modern times, these are translated into a phonetic alphabet for easy understanding by those who do not read runes. This has been accompanied by the addition of new letters, not in the original alphabet. For example, K is now accompanied by C and J by Y. Some letters do not appear except in names. These include Q and X. Some sounds are recreated phonetically; for example the 'w' sound in '''w'''ish is created by combining oo with i. The 'j' sound (as in '''j'''ump) is spelled 'dj'. These combinations are consistent and logical and should cause no problems for the novice.

	[[CATEGORY:Stonebreaker Language~~]][[CATEGORY:Stonebreaker~~]]		[[CATEGORY:Stonebreaker Language]]

Josellis: Added to a few categories

2007-05-14T12:03:08Z

Added to a few categories

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	== Written Stonebreaker ==		== Written Stonebreaker ==
	Original Stonebreaker was written in the 24 - character '[[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|FUTHARK]]' or [[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|Runic alphabet]]. This set of characters are easy to carve into rock or wood and equate to the runes used by Nordic mannish tribes. In modern times, these are translated into a phonetic alphabet for easy understanding by those who do not read runes. This has been accompanied by the addition of new letters, not in the original alphabet. For example, K is now accompanied by C and J by Y. Some letters do not appear except in names. These include Q and X. Some sounds are recreated phonetically; for example the 'w' sound in '''w'''ish is created by combining oo with i. The 'j' sound (as in '''j'''ump) is spelled 'dj'. These combinations are consistent and logical and should cause no problems for the novice.		Original Stonebreaker was written in the 24 - character '[[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|FUTHARK]]' or [[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|Runic alphabet]]. This set of characters are easy to carve into rock or wood and equate to the runes used by Nordic mannish tribes. In modern times, these are translated into a phonetic alphabet for easy understanding by those who do not read runes. This has been accompanied by the addition of new letters, not in the original alphabet. For example, K is now accompanied by C and J by Y. Some letters do not appear except in names. These include Q and X. Some sounds are recreated phonetically; for example the 'w' sound in '''w'''ish is created by combining oo with i. The 'j' sound (as in '''j'''ump) is spelled 'dj'. These combinations are consistent and logical and should cause no problems for the novice.

			[[CATEGORY:Stonebreaker Language]][[CATEGORY:Stonebreaker]]

Josellis: /* Written Stonebreaker */ added some phonetical examples

2007-05-07T10:01:20Z

Written Stonebreaker: added some phonetical examples

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	== Written Stonebreaker ==		== Written Stonebreaker ==
	Original Stonebreaker was written in the 24 - character '[[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|FUTHARK]]' or [[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|Runic alphabet]]. This set of characters are easy to carve into rock or wood and equate to the runes used by Nordic mannish tribes. In modern times, these are translated into a phonetic alphabet for easy understanding by those who do not read runes. This has been accompanied by the addition of new letters, not in the original alphabet. For example, K is now accompanied by C and J by Y. Some letters do not appear except in names. These include Q and X. Some sounds are recreated phonetically; for example the 'w' sound in ~~wish~~ is created by combining oo with i. The 'j' sound in ~~just~~ is spelled 'dj'. These combinations are consistent and logical and should cause no problems for the novice.		Original Stonebreaker was written in the 24 - character '[[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|FUTHARK]]' or [[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|Runic alphabet]]. This set of characters are easy to carve into rock or wood and equate to the runes used by Nordic mannish tribes. In modern times, these are translated into a phonetic alphabet for easy understanding by those who do not read runes. This has been accompanied by the addition of new letters, not in the original alphabet. For example, K is now accompanied by C and J by Y. Some letters do not appear except in names. These include Q and X. Some sounds are recreated phonetically; for example the 'w' sound in '''w'''ish is created by combining oo with i. The 'j' sound (as in '''j'''ump) is spelled 'dj'. These combinations are consistent and logical and should cause no problems for the novice.

Arka: /* Vocabulary */ added link to vocabulary/prepositions

2007-01-05T12:45:06Z

Vocabulary: added link to vocabulary/prepositions

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	[[Stonebreaker Language/Vocabulary/Useful Phrases\|Useful Phrases]]		[[Stonebreaker Language/Vocabulary/Useful Phrases\|Useful Phrases]]

			[[Stonebreaker Language/Vocabulary/Prepositions\|Prepositions]]

	== Written Stonebreaker ==		== Written Stonebreaker ==
	Original Stonebreaker was written in the 24 - character '[[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|FUTHARK]]' or [[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|Runic alphabet]]. This set of characters are easy to carve into rock or wood and equate to the runes used by Nordic mannish tribes. In modern times, these are translated into a phonetic alphabet for easy understanding by those who do not read runes. This has been accompanied by the addition of new letters, not in the original alphabet. For example, K is now accompanied by C and J by Y. Some letters do not appear except in names. These include Q and X. Some sounds are recreated phonetically; for example the 'w' sound in wish is created by combining oo with i. The 'j' sound in just is spelled 'dj'. These combinations are consistent and logical and should cause no problems for the novice.		Original Stonebreaker was written in the 24 - character '[[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|FUTHARK]]' or [[Stonebreaker Language/Alphabet\|Runic alphabet]]. This set of characters are easy to carve into rock or wood and equate to the runes used by Nordic mannish tribes. In modern times, these are translated into a phonetic alphabet for easy understanding by those who do not read runes. This has been accompanied by the addition of new letters, not in the original alphabet. For example, K is now accompanied by C and J by Y. Some letters do not appear except in names. These include Q and X. Some sounds are recreated phonetically; for example the 'w' sound in wish is created by combining oo with i. The 'j' sound in just is spelled 'dj'. These combinations are consistent and logical and should cause no problems for the novice.

194.201.26.33: /* History and Characteristics */

2007-01-03T12:47:05Z

History and Characteristics

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	It is for this reason, perhaps that the early Stonebreakers developed a separate language with which they could communicate with men and other races. This, undoubtedly arose from the need to trade goods (and ideas) with others.		It is for this reason, perhaps that the early Stonebreakers developed a separate language with which they could communicate with men and other races. This, undoubtedly arose from the need to trade goods (and ideas) with others.

	You will find Pel Perrakithor a logical and highly structured language. There are few irregular words, reflecting the Stonebreakers' love of symmetry and elegance, reflected in their architecture. It is also clear and unambiguous, almost to the point of pedantry. Thirdly it is a highly efficient language, allowing new words to be constructed by building on existing words, much like modern German. Fourthly it easily allows the expression of concepts (in the form of 'Head' nouns - things you think with) alongside concrete entities (expressed with 'Hand' nouns - things you can, generally, touch). This creates a reflective and meditative language - and comes from long periods spent in solitude, deep underground, where the absence of distraction leads to deep thought and philosophising - a favourite pastime for Stonebreakers (apart from drinking of course). Finally a note on gender. You will find very few separate gender words, apart from those that define relationships such as ''Brodr'' and ''Sjestr'' (Brother and Sister) and adjectives such as ''Arka'' (pretty) and ''Arkumin'' (handsome). Children are ''Pekartth'' (little ones), Dwarfs are ''Dvertth'', regardless of gender. This just expresses the lack of importance placed on gender by Stonebreakers; all work, play, fight and drink in equal amounts. Gender just doesn't feature. ~~YoU~~ will find Stonebreaker easy to learn and use; the rules are clear and the vocabulary strangely familiar.		You will find Pel Perrakithor a logical and highly structured language. There are few irregular words, reflecting the Stonebreakers' love of symmetry and elegance, reflected in their architecture. It is also clear and unambiguous, almost to the point of pedantry. Thirdly it is a highly efficient language, allowing new words to be constructed by building on existing words, much like modern German. Fourthly it easily allows the expression of concepts (in the form of 'Head' nouns - things you think with) alongside concrete entities (expressed with 'Hand' nouns - things you can, generally, touch). This creates a reflective and meditative language - and comes from long periods spent in solitude, deep underground, where the absence of distraction leads to deep thought and philosophising - a favourite pastime for Stonebreakers (apart from drinking of course). Finally a note on gender. You will find very few separate gender words, apart from those that define relationships such as ''Brodr'' and ''Sjestr'' (Brother and Sister) and adjectives such as ''Arka'' (pretty) and ''Arkumin'' (handsome). Children are ''Pekartth'' (little ones), Dwarfs are ''Dvertth'', regardless of gender. This just expresses the lack of importance placed on gender by Stonebreakers; all work, play, fight and drink in equal amounts. Gender just doesn't feature. You will find Stonebreaker easy to learn and use; the rules are clear and the vocabulary strangely familiar.

	== Guide to Pronunciation ==		== Guide to Pronunciation ==

194.201.26.33: /* History and Characteristics */ typo

2007-01-03T12:46:38Z

History and Characteristics: typo

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	It is for this reason, perhaps that the early Stonebreakers developed a separate language with which they could communicate with men and other races. This, undoubtedly arose from the need to trade goods (and ideas) with others.		It is for this reason, perhaps that the early Stonebreakers developed a separate language with which they could communicate with men and other races. This, undoubtedly arose from the need to trade goods (and ideas) with others.

	You will find Pel Perrakithor a logical and highly structured language. There are few irregular words, reflecting the Stonebreakers' love of symmetry and elegance, reflected in their architecture. It is also clear and unambiguous, almost to the point of pedantry. Thirdly it is a highly efficient language, allowing new words to be constructed by building on existing words, much like modern German. Fourthly it easily allows the expression of concepts (in the form of 'Head' nouns - things you think with) alongside concrete entities (expressed with 'Hand' nouns - things you can, generally, touch). This creates a reflective and meditative language - and comes from long periods spent in solitude, deep underground, where the absence of distraction leads to deep thought and philosophising - a favourite pastime for Stonebreakers (apart from drinking of course). Finally a note on gender. You will find very few separate gender words, apart from those that define relationships such as ''Brodr'' and ''Sjestr'' (Brother and Sister) and adjectives such as ''Arka'' (pretty) and ''Arkumin'' (handsome). Children are ''Pekartth'' (little ones), Dwarfs are ''Dvertth'', regardless of gender. This just expresses the lack of importance placed on gender by Stonebreakers; all work, play, fight and drink in equal amounts. Gender just doesn't feature. Yo will find Stonebreaker easy to learn and use; the rules are clear and the vocabulary strangely familiar.		You will find Pel Perrakithor a logical and highly structured language. There are few irregular words, reflecting the Stonebreakers' love of symmetry and elegance, reflected in their architecture. It is also clear and unambiguous, almost to the point of pedantry. Thirdly it is a highly efficient language, allowing new words to be constructed by building on existing words, much like modern German. Fourthly it easily allows the expression of concepts (in the form of 'Head' nouns - things you think with) alongside concrete entities (expressed with 'Hand' nouns - things you can, generally, touch). This creates a reflective and meditative language - and comes from long periods spent in solitude, deep underground, where the absence of distraction leads to deep thought and philosophising - a favourite pastime for Stonebreakers (apart from drinking of course). Finally a note on gender. You will find very few separate gender words, apart from those that define relationships such as ''Brodr'' and ''Sjestr'' (Brother and Sister) and adjectives such as ''Arka'' (pretty) and ''Arkumin'' (handsome). Children are ''Pekartth'' (little ones), Dwarfs are ''Dvertth'', regardless of gender. This just expresses the lack of importance placed on gender by Stonebreakers; all work, play, fight and drink in equal amounts. Gender just doesn't feature. YoU will find Stonebreaker easy to learn and use; the rules are clear and the vocabulary strangely familiar.

	== Guide to Pronunciation ==		== Guide to Pronunciation ==

Arka: /* Grammar */

2006-12-30T22:58:15Z

Grammar

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	[[Stonebreaker Language/Grammar/Nouns\|Nouns]]		[[Stonebreaker Language/Grammar/Nouns\|Nouns]]

	[[Stonebreaker Language/Grammar/Verbs:Verbs]]		[[Stonebreaker Language/Grammar/Verbs\|Verbs]]

	[[Stonebreaker Language/Grammar/Adjectives\|Adjectives and Adverbs]]		[[Stonebreaker Language/Grammar/Adjectives\|Adjectives and Adverbs]]