That was so interesting! I love language. My wife was a linguist (now retraining for a different career) and talking about language with her is always fascinating for me. Fantasy languages always enhance a story for me!
It's not particularly original but in my epic fantasy world I've created names for the characters of one kingdom with inspiration from Anglo-Saxon names/language. Not so much in the organised/researched way you have done this though. I just came up with lists of words and then pick two words to combine to make a name. The words I make up are vaguely Anglo-Saxon sounding (or at least seem so to me without actually researching Anglo-Saxon words at all) and also are usually somewhat similar to the modern English word or at least begin with the same letter.
One character is called Neithfaelle (Neith for short) for example, which means 'Night-flower'. Neith = night, faelle = flower.
I want to expand the usage of these words beyond just names and look at creating other quite different languages for other parts of world.
I'd love to read more about language in your world in the future!
There’s no right or wrong way to do fantasy conlanging, you just find words that are “right” for your story or setting, and I think what you’ve done with Anglo-Saxon works well for the feel of your story and setting :)
Damn, beyond impressive! Thank you for outlining how this is growing, it's fascinating! Just so you know, in the last 20 years that you've been working on this, I have come to a point where I now make my bed on most days. 😂
There are no coincidences, just synchronisities. It was meant to be.
It feels that way! :)
That was so interesting! I love language. My wife was a linguist (now retraining for a different career) and talking about language with her is always fascinating for me. Fantasy languages always enhance a story for me!
It's not particularly original but in my epic fantasy world I've created names for the characters of one kingdom with inspiration from Anglo-Saxon names/language. Not so much in the organised/researched way you have done this though. I just came up with lists of words and then pick two words to combine to make a name. The words I make up are vaguely Anglo-Saxon sounding (or at least seem so to me without actually researching Anglo-Saxon words at all) and also are usually somewhat similar to the modern English word or at least begin with the same letter.
One character is called Neithfaelle (Neith for short) for example, which means 'Night-flower'. Neith = night, faelle = flower.
I want to expand the usage of these words beyond just names and look at creating other quite different languages for other parts of world.
I'd love to read more about language in your world in the future!
There’s no right or wrong way to do fantasy conlanging, you just find words that are “right” for your story or setting, and I think what you’ve done with Anglo-Saxon works well for the feel of your story and setting :)
Fantasy languages are a necessity for me :)
Also forgot to say but I know nothing about Nostratic languages or Dravidian so I'm definitely going to look that up!
It’s definitely a rabbit hole! Amateur linguistics, I mean. I have so many files, folders, word lists, and so on!
Terrific read this morning ☕ Neil you always take me on a journey with your wonderful words. Thank You and will reStack ASAP 💯👍💙
This! Was a fascinating read for me too on my morning walk to work. Wonderful words indeed! I've been really enjoying The Eternal Art story!
Damn, beyond impressive! Thank you for outlining how this is growing, it's fascinating! Just so you know, in the last 20 years that you've been working on this, I have come to a point where I now make my bed on most days. 😂
Well done you! :) Everyone's on a different path I guess :P HAHA
Actually, I DON'T make my bed most days, so you have one up on me :)