There are many different Kinds in Eden, and each has its own language. Since the geography of the planet forced the Kinds to coexist, many words are shared between tongues, albeit with changed meanings. This article focuses mainly on the language of the dragons.
Draconian is one of the most difficult languages to learn to write. The placement of certain letters and accents changes the meaning of the various words and phrases. There are few beings willingly to teach this strange tongue, and few of them reside on Earth.
The word eht, in Draconian, means "love." However, with the addition of a single r, the word's meaning is completely flipped around. Thus, reht means "hatred." Rreht is a particularly vulgar swear, and is difficult to translate. However, the closest approximation scholars have discovered is "f*** you." Even though this is a relatively new phrase, it is the closest translation thus far.
PRONUNCIATION TIPS
The triple r, rrr, is a drawn-out snarl with the upper lip raised to reveal the teeth. Taken on its own, it is a challenge of sorts. However, when used as part of a word, it shows anger, even if the speaker is saying nice things.
The single r does not have any special meaning by itself. It is pronounced the way humans pronounce it.
Eht is the English "met" without the m. Reht is the same.
There are many other details of this language, and others, which will be discussed as they appear.
Draconian is one of the most difficult languages to learn to write. The placement of certain letters and accents changes the meaning of the various words and phrases. There are few beings willingly to teach this strange tongue, and few of them reside on Earth.
The word eht, in Draconian, means "love." However, with the addition of a single r, the word's meaning is completely flipped around. Thus, reht means "hatred." Rreht is a particularly vulgar swear, and is difficult to translate. However, the closest approximation scholars have discovered is "f*** you." Even though this is a relatively new phrase, it is the closest translation thus far.
PRONUNCIATION TIPS
The triple r, rrr, is a drawn-out snarl with the upper lip raised to reveal the teeth. Taken on its own, it is a challenge of sorts. However, when used as part of a word, it shows anger, even if the speaker is saying nice things.
The single r does not have any special meaning by itself. It is pronounced the way humans pronounce it.
Eht is the English "met" without the m. Reht is the same.
There are many other details of this language, and others, which will be discussed as they appear.
Power
You are possessed
By this world
This so called better future
Is destroying you
At what cost
The fame or the fortune
It isn't worth it
Haven't you seen
The corruption
Power brings
Too much of a good thing
Becomes worthless in the end
Don't be like that
Help yourself
Save yourself from this
This unplanned future
Power brings one thing
Death
There is no way around it
It will soon take over
It will become your life
This power that you long for
Shall be a death sentence for you
I wish you luck
I hope you see the way
The way I speak of
How power isn't healthy
And not apart of your diet
Turn away
From the temptation
That power can bring
Forget it
Forget everything
The money
The fame
The power
Don't look back
Behind you is the head
The head of evil
The head of power
You are possessed
By this world
This so called better future
Is destroying you
At what cost
The fame or the fortune
It isn't worth it
Haven't you seen
The corruption
Power brings
Too much of a good thing
Becomes worthless in the end
Don't be like that
Help yourself
Save yourself from this
This unplanned future
Power brings one thing
Death
There is no way around it
It will soon take over
It will become your life
This power that you long for
Shall be a death sentence for you
I wish you luck
I hope you see the way
The way I speak of
How power isn't healthy
And not apart of your diet
Turn away
From the temptation
That power can bring
Forget it
Forget everything
The money
The fame
The power
Don't look back
Behind you is the head
The head of evil
The head of power