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Languages are systems of shared meaning, whether natural, constructed, or symbolic. This category captures their role within a world: how they sound, how they are written, how they function grammatically, and where or by whom they are used. Languages may carry political weight, cultural importance, or fictional depth. The category’s fields are designed to support both lightweight notation and full conlang development.
Languages are a world’s methods of communication. They interact with:
- Characters, Species, and Creatures (who speak, shape, or inherit them)
- Locations and Zones (where languages are regionally dominant or isolated)
- Constructs (for classifying broader typological or ancestral groups)
They are distinct from:
- Constructs (which include ideas, systems, or tools not tied to speech)
- Traits (which describe how a character expresses themselves, but not the system of expression)
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Structure
- Phonology: The language’s sound systems, including phonemes, tone, and pronunciation rules
- Grammar: Rules governing syntax, morphology, and sentence structure
- Lexicon: Vocabulary principles or full word lists used in the language
- Writing: Script or notation system used to represent the language in written form
- Classification (single-link: Construct): Linguistic group or typological category the language belongs to
World
- Status: Current vitality, reputation, or dominance of the language
- Spread (multi-link: Location): Geographical areas where the language is used or spoken
- Dialects (multi-link: Language): Variants or dialect languages derived from the language