Black Speech (Orkish) - Conlang Profile

Black Speech (Orkish) - Conlang Profile

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Language Name	Black Speech
Language Author	J.R.R. Tolkien
Site	Black Speech - site 1 Black Speech - site 2
Broken Link	No
Site Language	English
Site Author	Helge Kåre Fauskanger
Language Type	fictional language
Editorial	A dark language for dark deeds. A language to rhyme rings of power in.
Interest Of Others	A group of fans are expanding the lexicon and grammar: "When J. R. R. Tolkien invented the Black Speech for his Lord of the Rings trilogy, he created only a few phrases and orc names. In order to develop the language for use and communication, we have invented new words and have developed some grammatical rules."
Dictionary	Yes
Etymologies	Yes
Grammar	Yes
Sample Texts	Yes
Unique Script	No
Primer	No
Babel Text	No
Lexicon Size	34
Submitted By	NA
Updated By	Jeffrey Henning
Date Edited	Saturday, January 03, 2004
Description Of Update	Added link to additional site, for a group of fans collaboratively expanding the language.
Date To Headline	Saturday, January 03, 2004