Lore:Reachman Language

Reachman Language, also known as Reach-tongue is the language of the Reachfolk. As an isolated culture, they've developed their own dialect over time.

The Reachfolk have rich oral traditions, and usually don't commit their stories to paper as scholars from most other provinces do. Many from clans who live in the wilderness are illiterate, and do not care to learn. Some Reachfolk are even opposed to the idea of learning to read and write. Some Reachfolk who served the Longhouse Emperors in Cyrodiil during the Second Era encouraged their children to learn their letters. Following the fall of the Longhouse Dynasty, there was not much call for reading and writing in the Karth Valley, barring major settlements like Markarth, where such skills were more widespread.

Reachfolk occasionally adorn their weapons with Daedric inscriptions. They also utilize glyphs and runes. Verses of the Red Eagle's Song were carved into stone pillars in the sacred cave in Red Eagle Redoubt.

It was believed that during the ancient times, when the Reach culture was at its apex, Rechfolk used their own script, which was considered dead as of 2E 322. According to some sources, the poems of legendary vateshran Tosmorn were written in this ancient script.

Known WordsEdit

Ard "King of the Fort", the strongest clan-chief in charge, usually in the context of Markarth Camare Cidhna Silver co Dhun A fortified hilltop village that is common along the frontier. dunna

Faolan "Red Eagle" Fellihboh Fir il Madoora Markarth Literally; Above the Karth (Mar-Karth) na noch nog non

non Og oh Pater Sanuarach Shal Shillelagh Staff shug Tagh Droiloch High Dark Wizards Travern Vateshran Lore or history keeper

Known SentencesEdit

Og il dunna travern. Shal shug oh pater noch. Fir co non madoora. Fir na nog camare!

Reachfolk usage of common wordsEdit

Reachfolk use terms "Witch" and "Witch-man" to describe powerful magicians. Both are titles of utmost respect.

"Keep-Witch" is a term equivalent to Court Mage. Unlike the word "Witch" it has a pejorative undertone, due to the belief that the Witches should devote themselves to the arcane rather than politics.

"Reeker" and "Thinblood" are insults commonly used by Reachfolk. The second of the two is used primarily towards outsiders, but it is not always the case.

"Gravesinger" is a term used to describe Reachfolk necromancers who broker deals with Molag Bal in exchange for the power to command the loathsome dead.

The word "Freehand" is used as a term of respect.

The word "Wilder" is used as a noun to describe Reachfolk people and clans who do not inhabit Markarth.

Known GlyphsEdit

Reachfolk Snake Glyph

Reachfolk have a rich glyph system. They decorate various items, banners, and walls with numerous sigils. Glyphs can be commonly found in many Reach clan camps and settlements as well as in their capital Markarth. While the meaning of most known symbols is unknown, some have known meaning associated with them.

Glyphs with known meaningEdit

Certain symbols are dedicated to the Great Spirits of the Reach:

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  Hircine

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  Molag Bal

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  Namira

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  Nocturnal

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  Tree Spirit

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  Sigil of Icereach Coven

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  Sigil of Hearteater Clan

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  Moonburst

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  Bull; Sigil of Winterborn Clan

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  Unique glyph behind Mournful Throne

ReferencesEdit

Note: The following references are considered to be unofficial sources. They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.