Nóyahtowa - Conlang Profile	Advanced
Language Name Nóyahtowa Language Author J. S. Burke Year Began 1995 Site Nóyahtowa Broken Link No Site Language English Language Type fictional diachronic language Uniqueness Nóyahtowa is a large, long-term work-in-progress. Begun 1995; Grammar written 2003. The grammar is being compiled from hundreds of pages of sketches and notes written over the last eight years. This is slow-going, and it may be months before the language assumes semi-final form. Until then, most details are subject to change (especially the exact forms of words). The PDF will be updated regularly; right now, it ends abruptly and includes references to sections that have not been written yet. I welcome comments and questions. Language Sources Nóyahtowa's two primary real-world inspirations are Cheyenne and Mohawk. The phonology is heavily inspired by Cheyenne, while the grammar owes its biggest debt to Mohawk. Lesser inspirations include Miami and Wiyot. The native alphabet is modeled on the Cree syllabary. Design Principles Nóyahtowa is a fusional polysynthetic head-marking language with kinesthetic roots. It is pitch-accented and makes heavy use of noun incorporation. Interest Of Others Anyone interested in the Algonquian, Wakashan or Iroquoian languages; especially those interested in the theory that some or all of these indigenous languages are kinesthetic-based. Dictionary No Etymologies No Grammar Yes Sample Texts No Unique Script No Primer No Babel Text No Submitted By Jeff Burke Date Submitted Thursday, April 24, 2003 Updated By J. Burke Date Edited Monday, January 24, 2005 Description Of Update Changed the form of the language name. Date To Headline Tuesday, January 25, 2005 < Noxilo  Nóyahtowa  Nóyanla >
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