Ilythirri Alurl (High Drow) - Conlang Profile	Advanced
Language Name Ilythirri Alurl Language Author Jashan A'al Year Began 2002 Site Ilythirri Alurl Broken Link No Site Language English Language Type fictional language Uniqueness Ilythiiri Alurl is an elder, conservative version of "standard" (Low) Drow language. Whilst Low Drow is used by the Ilythiiri (Drow elves) with non-Drow races and in common conversation, High Drow is restricted to formal circles and ritual purposes. To be fluent in High Drow marks one as not only educated but also of considerable rank in society. In many ways it functions not only as a class marker but as a secret code -- fiercely guarded by the nobles and priesthood as 'privledged knowledge', it can be used to converse privately even when surrounded by other (non-noble) Drow. Language Sources Standard (Low) Drow, as published by TSR Inc in "Drow of the Underdark," The Dark Elf Trilogy by R. A. Salvatore, and other Dark Elf inspired works. The grammar was in part influenced by Quenya (primarily the case system). Design Principles Although created by artistic license and "back formation" from the standardized ("Low") Drow language of TSR, Inc., the High Drow language was specifically framed around a multi-case system, a "formal vs. informal" verbal inflection, and the cultural emphasis of the Drow upon self-exaltation and female supremacy. The phonetics, also back-formed, were adjusted slightly to protray a very silibant, "hushed" or "hissed" quality. Interest Of Others None at the moment -- as the High Drow language is used solely by Drow amongst themselves, non-Drow speakers are extremely rare and seldom live long enough to become fluent. Outcasts who have been rejected from Drow society are the only speakers who would willing teach the language to others. Dictionary Yes Etymologies No Grammar Yes Sample Texts Yes Unique Script No Primer No Babel Text No Submitted By Jashan A'al Date Submitted Thursday, May 09, 2002 Updated By Sierra Bilean Date Edited Tuesday, December 17, 2002 Description Of Update Added dictionary checkmark. Date To Headline Tuesday, December 17, 2002 < Iltârer  Ilythirri Alurl  Imuttan >
Conlang Profiles at Langmaker.com CC-BY 4.0: 1996 — 2022 .

FAQ - About Us - Contact Us - Features -