9 Languages of OnceWas
1. Common
Description: The common language spoken by most people of OnceWas.
Usage: Widely understood for commerce and communication between different races and cultures.
2. The Ancient Language (Old Common)
Description: A prominent language spoke before the Age of Man.
Usage: Found in ancient ruins and books, used in rituals, magical incantations, and communication with elemental beings.
3. Elvish
Description: Elegant and melodious, spoken by high elves and fey creatures.
Usage: Language of art, poetry, and arcane lore among elven societies.
4. Dwarvish (Under Tongue)
Description: Guttural and robust, spoken by dwarves and those who delve deep into the earth.
Usage: Technical language for engineering, mining, and crafting intricate machinery and artifacts.
5. Orcish
Description: Harsh and direct, spoken by orcs and other savage humanoid tribes.
Usage: War cries, battle commands, and communicating with creatures oo the fringes of civilization.
6. Draconic
Description: Ancient and majestic, spoken by dragons and reptilian creatures.
Usage: Language of arcane knowledge, dragon lore, and powerful magical spells.
7. Arcane
Description: Esoteric and intricate, spoken by wizards, sorcerers, and scholars of magic.
Usage: Magical formulas, spell incantations, and discussions on arcane theory.
8. Abyssal
Description: Guttural and filled with malice, spoken by demons, fiends, and creatures of the Abyss.
Usage: Curses, infernal pacts, and summoning rituals invoking dark powers.
9. Druidic
Description: Secret language of druids and guardians of nature.
Usage: Communication with animals and plants, sacred rituals honoring the natural world.
10. Desert Tongue (Sandspeak)
Description: Harsh and rhythmic, spoken by desert nomads and tribes. In the Dominion of Sand
Usage: Survival tips, navigation in the desert, tales of ancient civilizations buried beneath the sands.
11. Thieves Cant
Description: Secret language of criminals, rogues, and those involved in illicit activities.
Usage: Concealed messages, warnings, and codes to indicate safe houses, illicit trades, and criminal dealings.
12. Northern Barbarian
Description: Rough and primal, spoken by Northern barbarian tribes.
Usage: Battle chants, tribal traditions, and storytelling of heroic feats and clan histories.