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AD&D 1e, of which Greyhawk was the default setting, had a great deal many languages in addition to those above including: | AD&D 1e, of which Greyhawk was the default setting, had a great deal many languages in addition to those above including: | ||
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* Alignment Languages | * Alignment Languages | ||
* Animal. Examples: | * Animal. Examples: | ||
* -Woodland | * -Woodland (MM, p.40) | ||
* -Serpent, Avian | * -Serpent, Avian (MM, p.14) | ||
* -Burrowing | * -Burrowing (MM, P.46) | ||
* -Corvid | * -Corvid (MM2, p.105) | ||
* Annis | * Annis (MM2, p.9) | ||
* Aarakocra | * Aarakocra (FF,p.8) | ||
* Aspis | * Aspis (MM2, p. 11) | ||
* Banderlog | * Banderlog (MM2, p.13) | ||
* Beastfolk | * Beastfolk (GA, p.21) | ||
* Beholder | * Beholder (MM,p. 10) | ||
* Blink Dog | * Blink Dog (MM, p.10) | ||
* Brownie | * Brownie (MM, p. 11) | ||
* Bugbear | * Bugbear (MM, p. 12) | ||
* Bullywug | * Bullywug (FF, p.17) | ||
* Cat, Elfin | * Cat, Elfin (MM2, p.64) | ||
* Cat, Giant Lynx | * Cat, Giant Lynx (MM, p.64) | ||
* Centaur | * Centaur (MM, p. 14) | ||
* Dark Creeper | * Dark Creeper (FF, p.22) | ||
* Demonic | * Demonic (MM2, p.19) | ||
* Derro | * Derro (MM2, p.42) | ||
* Dire Corby | * Dire Corby (FF, p.26) | ||
* Draconian, by type | * Draconian, by type (MM, p.30) | ||
* -Pan & Shen lung share a tongue | * -Pan & Shen lung share a tongue (FF,p.29) | ||
* Drelb | * Drelb (MM2, p.60) | ||
* Dryad | * Dryad (MM, p.35) | ||
* Duergar | * Duergar (MM2, p.61) | ||
* Dwarves | * Dwarves (MM, p.36) | ||
* Eagle, Giant | * Eagle, Giant (MM, p.37) | ||
* Firefly, Giant | * Firefly, Giant (MM2, p.65) | ||
* Foo creature | * Foo creature (MM2, p.65) | ||
* Giant,by type | * Giant,by type (MM, p.44) | ||
* Genie | * Genie (MM2, p.32) | ||
* -Djinn | * -Djinn (MM, p.29) | ||
* Gnoll | * Gnoll (MM, p.46) | ||
* Goblin | * Goblin (MM, p.47) | ||
* Grig | * Grig (MM2, p.72) | ||
* Grung | * Grung (GA, p.28) | ||
* Harpy | * Harpy (MM, p. 51) | ||
* Hippocampus | * Hippocampus (MM, p.51) | ||
* Hobgoblin | * Hobgoblin (MM, p.53) | ||
* Hybsil | * Hybsil (MM2, p.77) | ||
* Ixitxachitl | * Ixitxachitl (MM, p.84) | ||
* Jermlaine | * Jermlaine (FF, p.54) | ||
* Ki-rin | * Ki-rin (MM, p. 57) | ||
* Kobold | * Kobold (MM, p.57) | ||
* Kuo-toan | * Kuo-toan (FF, p.59) | ||
* Lammasu | * Lammasu (MM, p. 59) | ||
* Lava Child | * Lava Child (FF, 61) | ||
* Lizard man | * Lizard man (MM, p. 62) | ||
* Locathah | * Locathah (MM, p.70) | ||
* Lycanthrope, by type | * Lycanthrope, by type (MM, p.63) | ||
* Medusae | * Medusae (MM, p.66) | ||
* Merman | * Merman (MM, p.70) | ||
* Mephit | * Mephit (FF, p.64) | ||
* Mimic | * Mimic (MM, p.70) | ||
* Mindflayer | * Mindflayer (MM, p.70) | ||
* Minotaur | * Minotaur (MM, p.71) | ||
* Moon Dog | * Moon Dog (MM2, p.93) | ||
* Muckdweller | * Muckdweller (MM2, p.93) | ||
* Nixie | * Nixie (MM, p.74) | ||
* Nymph | * Nymph (MM, p.74) | ||
* Ogre | * Ogre (MM, p.75) | ||
* -Ogre, Aquatic | * -Ogre, Aquatic (MM2, p.96) | ||
* Ogre, Japanese/magi | * Ogre, Japanese/magi (MM, p.76) | ||
* Orc | * Orc (MM, p.76) | ||
* Otyugh | * Otyugh (MM, p. 77) | ||
* Owl, Giant | * Owl, Giant (MM, p.77) | ||
* Peryton | * Peryton (MM, p.78) | ||
* Phoenix | * Phoenix (MM2, p.101) | ||
* Pixiesh | * Pixiesh (MM, p.79) | ||
* Quickling | * Quickling (MM2, p.104) | ||
* Sahaugin | * Sahaugin (MM, p.84) | ||
* Satyr | * Satyr (MM, p.85) | ||
* Shedu | * Shedu (MM, p. 87) | ||
* Slaad | * Slaad (FF, p.80) | ||
* Sphinx, by type | * Sphinx, by type (MM, p. 90) | ||
* Sprite | * Sprite (MM, P.92) | ||
* -Atomie | * -Atomie (MM2, P.11) | ||
* Sprite, Sea | * Sprite, Sea (GA, p.31) | ||
* Subterranean | * Subterranean (MM2, p. 61) | ||
* Sylph | * Sylph (MM, p. 93) | ||
* Tabaxi | * Tabaxi (FF, p.86) | ||
* Tasloi | * Tasloi (MM2, p.118) | ||
* Titan | * Titan (MM, p. 95) | ||
* Treant | * Treant (MM, p.40) | ||
* Triton | * Triton (MM, p.96) | ||
* Troll | * Troll (MM, p.46) | ||
* Umber hulk | * Umber hulk (MM, p.98) | ||
* Unicorns | * Unicorns (MM, p.98) | ||
* Wemic | * Wemic (MM2, p.126) | ||
* Wolf, Dire/Worg | * Wolf, Dire/Worg (MM, p.101) | ||
* Wolf, Mist | * Wolf, Mist (GA,p.33) | ||
* Wolf, Winter | * Wolf, Winter (MM, p.101) | ||
* Xvart | * Xvart (FF, p.96) | ||
* Yuan-ti | * Yuan-ti (MM2, p. 130) | ||
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'''Legend:''' '''MM,''' AD&D Monster Manual<ref name=":2" />, '''MM2, ''' AD&D Monster Manual II<ref name=":3" />, '''GA,''' Greyhawk Adventures<ref name=":1" /> (Note: Greyhawk Adventures was designed for 1e, but published during 2e's era). '''FF,''' Fiend Folio<ref name=":4" />. Page numbers are given where the language is mentioned, and where possible, as the same page as the creature it is named for. | '''Legend:''' '''MM,''' AD&D Monster Manual<ref name=":2" />, '''MM2, ''' AD&D Monster Manual II<ref name=":3" />, '''GA,''' Greyhawk Adventures<ref name=":1" /> (Note: Greyhawk Adventures was designed for 1e, but published during 2e's era). '''FF,''' Fiend Folio<ref name=":4" />. Page numbers are given where the language is mentioned, and where possible, as the same page as the creature it is named for. | ||
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Human Languages
Baklunish
Ancient Baklunish is one of the ancestors of Common, though little resemblance remains between the two in the present day. The people of Paynim speak a modern variation[1](pg.16) and variations are also spoken in Ekbir, Ket, Tusmit, Ull, Zeif and the Tiger and Wolf Nomads [1](pg.31). It is the language of all official and religious documents west of the Yatil Mountains.
- Low Baklunish is descended from Ancient Baklunish but much has changed by time. Low Baklunish encompasses the contemporary, colloquial Baklunish dialects.
Common
Common is a hybrid language, a combination of the dialect of Old Oeridian spoken in the Great Kingdom and Ancient Baklunish. It is the trade tongue of the Flanaess.[1](pg.16)
- Nyrondese: A dialect of common with High Oeridian influences. Spoken mostly by the peasants and trade folk around Nyrond.[1] (pg.16)
Flan
Flan is probably the oldest language spoken to any notable extent, although dialects vary considerably through the Flanaess and have mutated with time. A stagnant language, it is difficult to translate modern concepts (such as magic) into Flan. The people of Tenh speak a more modern version[1](pg.16). Variations are also spoken in Geoff and by the Rovers of the Barrens [1](pg.31).
Oeridian
Old Oeridian was completely free of outside influences until the Great Migrations. Its grammar is thus unique and it is almost impossible to translate it into any language other than Common[1](pg.16). Many of the books, records, and holy texts of the Aerdi were written in Old Oeridian. 'Oeridian' is spoken in the Great Kingdom and Ratik[1](pg.31).
- Ferral: A secret tribal oeridian language, used by the officials of The Iron League, purely for command and identification purposes.[1](pg.16)
- Velondi: A tribal language spoken by rural people along the Furyondy-Veluna border[1](pg.16), more so in Veluna[1](pg.31).
- Keolandish: Spoken around Keoland, Gran March and the Yeomanry[1](pg.31), it's a dialect that is based on Old High Oeridian, with local influences.[1](pg.16)
Rhopan
Rhopan is the secret cant of the Rhennee. Descended from some non-Oerthly tongue, it has incorporated terms from the criminal argot of many peoples.
(Note: First mentioned in WoG (Boxed Set)[1](pg.47), but not expanded upon.)
Suloise
Suloise is an ancient and widespread language that became almost extinct after the destruction of the Suel Imperium. It is rarely used in modern time aside from the Scarlet Brotherhood and a few isolated scholars.[1](pg.16)
- The Cold Tongue: Also known as Fruz, is a strong dialect based on Suloise with Flan influence, spoken by the Snow, Ice and Frost Barbarian. It is unrelated to common and difficult to understand even to speakers of Suloise.[1](pg.16)
- Lendorian: An obscure dialect based on suloise, it's mostly used as a secondary language to Common in the Lendore Isles.[1](pg.16)
- Amedi is a corrupt form of Ancient Suloise spoken in the Amedio Jungle.
Ur-Flan
Ur-Flan was an ancient language used by the Ur-Flannae people thousands of years ago in the Flanaess. It died along with the Ur-Flan empire and is never spoken aside from by a tiny number of scholars. Some fragmentary writings survive. Unsurprisingly, Flan is closely related.
Demihuman/Non-Human Races Languages
Elven/Elvish
1e: High, Grey speak Elvish along with many other tongues[2] (p.39). Aquatic elves speak only Elvish[2](p.39), which may be a different dialect as Tritons only know elven as spoken by sea elves [2](p.96). Wood elves [2] (p.40) and wild elves[3](p.63) speak some woodland tongues and Elvish, this may be a different dialect to other sylvan as Satyrs speak an elven only understandable by wood elves [2] (p.85). Drow speak their own language [4] (p.34).
Dwarven
Dwarven is guarded carefully and not easily shared with nondwarves [5](p.124)
Halflingish
Gnomish
A variant of Gnomish is spoken by Deep Gnomes[6] (p.11), which is different enough that surface gnomes can only understand it a little over half the time[4](p.85).
Undercommon
The trade tongue of the subterrenean races such as Duegar, Drow[6](p.11), Kuo-toans[4](p.59). Also known as the Underworld Cant [4](p.85).
The Silent Language [4](p.34) or the Silent Tongue: A combination of complex hand signals, facial expression and body language that subterranean races use to silent communicate, but only fully mastered by the drow[6](p.11).
Humanoid and Other
1e Languages
AD&D 1e, of which Greyhawk was the default setting, had a great deal many languages in addition to those above including:
- Alignment Languages
- Animal. Examples:
- -Woodland (MM, p.40)
- -Serpent, Avian (MM, p.14)
- -Burrowing (MM, P.46)
- -Corvid (MM2, p.105)
- Annis (MM2, p.9)
- Aarakocra (FF,p.8)
- Aspis (MM2, p. 11)
- Banderlog (MM2, p.13)
- Beastfolk (GA, p.21)
- Beholder (MM,p. 10)
- Blink Dog (MM, p.10)
- Brownie (MM, p. 11)
- Bugbear (MM, p. 12)
- Bullywug (FF, p.17)
- Cat, Elfin (MM2, p.64)
- Cat, Giant Lynx (MM, p.64)
- Centaur (MM, p. 14)
- Dark Creeper (FF, p.22)
- Demonic (MM2, p.19)
- Derro (MM2, p.42)
- Dire Corby (FF, p.26)
- Draconian, by type (MM, p.30)
- -Pan & Shen lung share a tongue (FF,p.29)
- Drelb (MM2, p.60)
- Dryad (MM, p.35)
- Duergar (MM2, p.61)
- Dwarves (MM, p.36)
- Eagle, Giant (MM, p.37)
- Firefly, Giant (MM2, p.65)
- Foo creature (MM2, p.65)
- Giant,by type (MM, p.44)
- Genie (MM2, p.32)
- -Djinn (MM, p.29)
- Gnoll (MM, p.46)
- Goblin (MM, p.47)
- Grig (MM2, p.72)
- Grung (GA, p.28)
- Harpy (MM, p. 51)
- Hippocampus (MM, p.51)
- Hobgoblin (MM, p.53)
- Hybsil (MM2, p.77)
- Ixitxachitl (MM, p.84)
- Jermlaine (FF, p.54)
- Ki-rin (MM, p. 57)
- Kobold (MM, p.57)
- Kuo-toan (FF, p.59)
- Lammasu (MM, p. 59)
- Lava Child (FF, 61)
- Lizard man (MM, p. 62)
- Locathah (MM, p.70)
- Lycanthrope, by type (MM, p.63)
- Medusae (MM, p.66)
- Merman (MM, p.70)
- Mephit (FF, p.64)
- Mimic (MM, p.70)
- Mindflayer (MM, p.70)
- Minotaur (MM, p.71)
- Moon Dog (MM2, p.93)
- Muckdweller (MM2, p.93)
- Nixie (MM, p.74)
- Nymph (MM, p.74)
- Ogre (MM, p.75)
- -Ogre, Aquatic (MM2, p.96)
- Ogre, Japanese/magi (MM, p.76)
- Orc (MM, p.76)
- Otyugh (MM, p. 77)
- Owl, Giant (MM, p.77)
- Peryton (MM, p.78)
- Phoenix (MM2, p.101)
- Pixiesh (MM, p.79)
- Quickling (MM2, p.104)
- Sahaugin (MM, p.84)
- Satyr (MM, p.85)
- Shedu (MM, p. 87)
- Slaad (FF, p.80)
- Sphinx, by type (MM, p. 90)
- Sprite (MM, P.92)
- -Atomie (MM2, P.11)
- Sprite, Sea (GA, p.31)
- Subterranean (MM2, p. 61)
- Sylph (MM, p. 93)
- Tabaxi (FF, p.86)
- Tasloi (MM2, p.118)
- Titan (MM, p. 95)
- Treant (MM, p.40)
- Triton (MM, p.96)
- Troll (MM, p.46)
- Umber hulk (MM, p.98)
- Unicorns (MM, p.98)
- Wemic (MM2, p.126)
- Wolf, Dire/Worg (MM, p.101)
- Wolf, Mist (GA,p.33)
- Wolf, Winter (MM, p.101)
- Xvart (FF, p.96)
- Yuan-ti (MM2, p. 130)
Legend: MM, AD&D Monster Manual[2], MM2, AD&D Monster Manual II[3], GA, Greyhawk Adventures[5] (Note: Greyhawk Adventures was designed for 1e, but published during 2e's era). FF, Fiend Folio[4]. Page numbers are given where the language is mentioned, and where possible, as the same page as the creature it is named for.
References
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q World of Greyhawk (Boxed Set), Gary Gygax, 1983, 1e
- ↑ a b c d e f Monster Manual, Gary Gygax, 1977, 1e
- ↑ a b Monster Manual II, Gary Gygax, 1983, 1e
- ↑ a b c d e f Fiend Folio, Editted: Don Turnbull, 1981, 1e
- ↑ a b Greyhawk Adventures, James M. Ward, 1988, 1e*
- ↑ a b c Unearthed Arcana, Gary Gygax, 1985, 1e