Draconic

Draconic

"The Language of the Dragons."

Draconic was one of the earliest languages, influencing or creating the language of kobolds and other races. According to Kobolds, their language was the oldest mortal tongue and uses its own distinct alphabet called Iokharic. The only known native speaker of this language so far are the kobold peoples who are scattered across the globe but the language is also used for arcane writings, so it was commonly learned by elves and wizards.

Overview & Characteristics

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Origins & Mystery

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Quick Facts

• Type: Regional Lingua Franca
• Primary Users: Kobold peoples
• Writing System: The Lokharic Alphabet (https://draconic.twilightrealm.com/)
• Complexity: Highly complex and difficult to learn

Major Dialects

• High Trade: Formal, precise, used in courts and major ports.
• Patter: A rapid, heavily contracted variant used by sailors and criminal underworlds.
• Frontier Speech: Slower, peppered with loan-words from local regional races and nations.