Post by L.A.C.R.I.M.O.S.A on Aug 31, 2007 22:43:36 GMT -5
Certhas A Vell Aer`Tel`Quessir
Runes of the Winged Elves: The Avariel.
All avariels can speak Elven and Common, and each learns an additional language based on his or her native region. Most winged elves are intelligent enough to pick up at least one additional language. This additional language is usually Auran, so the avariels can speak with allied creatures of the air such as the giant eagles they adore.
Additional languages often learned by avariels include Goblin, Orc, Sylvan, and the predominant human language(s) of their home region. Avariels also often learn the Draconic and Giant languages so that they can converse with their hated enemies if the need arises.
All avariels are literate, except for avariel barbarians (assuming they exist).
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There are 35 common/basic runes affiliated with the Fair Folk. Each individual rune possesses its own individual meaning and can be conbined or fused with more than one to create several meanings. Thus is the foundation of elven magic, written on scrolls and parchments by ancient, founding scholars. However, a fair majority of said documents are either outdated, extremely complex, long forgotten, completely destroyed, or just over all nigh impossible to obtain. It is rumored that certain subraces of elves house a specific scroll for a particular spell or summoning that is unique to that kind and that kind alone. They were usually given to royalty, priests, powerful wielders of magic, or by one who could be trusted with such an honorable treasure.
Below is a table of the 35 total "Certhas" (runes), their common/elvish alphabet translation, and their meanings.
(There are 3 "parts" to that chart. Click each one to enlarge for a better view.)
((Gawd damn, that was sooooooo annoying to make! >=O))