LANGUAGESThe Mannheim was home to many cultures and nations, and the inhabitants speak a multitude of languages and dialects. Many races speak their own languages, with regional differences in dialects, though some (such as hobgoblins and goblins) share a language, suggesting a mutual ancestry, a common history, or some other close relationship.
Modern sages recognize four primary groupings of active human languages in Mannheim. The first, Norse, is spoken by the Norsemen. The second, Gaulish, spoken by the Gauls. The third, Breton, spoken by the Sasainns. The last, Monyuu, spoken by the Alukhais.
Norse
It is said that the runes were created by the gods and Odin passed it down to elves and warves, then they passed it down to the humans. These three races share the same scripture, but both the elves and the dwarves have their own language. The Elder Futhark, used for writing Proto-Norse, consists of 24 runes that are often arranged in three groups of eight; each group is referred to as an Ætt. Each rune most probably had a name, chosen to represent the sound of the rune itself. The names are, however, not directly attested for the Elder Futhark themselves.
Breton
Gaulish
Similar to the norsemen's runes. the feature of the runes is that each one has polarity. If you drag the rune down across the line it will match the oposite rune. Each rune also has a number value, when the rune is drawn down to it's opposite it equals the number nine. If you notice, the polarity of the runes creates a pentacle, which is the symbol for ether (the combining substance within the universe).
Finally, the runes can actually be set up to be used as a horizon astrology chart. Let's say you lay them out on the ground around you and sit down. Each one represents ten degrees within the three-hundred and sixty degree circle... thus you can keep track of where the stars come up as the year progresses and keep track of events that happen in your lifetime.
Norse
Breton
Gaulish
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Finally, the runes can actually be set up to be used as a horizon astrology chart. Let's say you lay them out on the ground around you and sit down. Each one represents ten degrees within the three-hundred and sixty degree circle... thus you can keep track of where the stars come up as the year progresses and keep track of events that happen in your lifetime.
The Gauls also use worknots to write messages, these knots use the Sasainn's alphabet, mixed with theirs and it requires an insight check to figure out. If the person speaks both Gaulish and Breton, it has no penalties to the insight check.
Monyuu
The Common Tongue
Common is widely spoken across Manheimm, though sometimes with limited proficiency. It is a straightforward language best suited for trade and negotiation. Manheimm’s common tongue is closely related to the human language Breton and Norse.
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