Sea elvish,[5][6] sometimes referred to as aquatic elvish[4][7] or sea elven,[8] was a distinct dialect of the Elven language spoken by sea elves.[5][6]
Speakers[]
Beyond the sea elves themselves,[5][6] this dialect was commonly spoken by Asrai, water sprites of the Upper Planes,[9] and malenti.[10] And though they could not speak it themselves, the dialect was comprehensible to some dolphins and whales.[11]
Some of the individual specialty priests of aquatic deities were known to learn various other aquatic languages, such as Sea Elvish.[12][13] These included the waveservants of Umberlee[12] and the waterwalkers of Istishia.[13]
Phonology[]
While spoken Sea Elvish was quite recognizable as being related to Elvish, it was distinct enough to make the dialect not immediately understandable by the other elven races,[14] which could result in momentary language barriers.[15] However, like other Elvish dialects,[16] most of it could usually be understood by the other elven subraces.[14][16] The dialect's oddly accented nature was due in part to borrowing many inflections and words from Aquan, the language of elemental water.[2] It also incorporated interspersion of clicks,[8][5][17] squeals,[5][17] and whistles,[8] similar to those used in the language of dolphins.[5]
Script[]
Just like standard Elvish, Sea Elvish used the Espruar alphabet.[1][3][18] It had a distinctive style to it, which displayed influences from Aquan.[1]
Derivative Languages[]
- Karpri Sea Elvish
- A dialect of the language spoken by the sea elves of the planet Karpri. Beyond the native sea elves themselves, it was a common secondary language among elves of the Elven Imperial Fleet.[19]
- Serusan
- a pidgin language used by the various aquatic races of Serôs, featured elements of Sea Elvish.[20]
Magic[]
The spell aura of the sea would automatically translate any spoken Sea Elvish into Common for those also standing within the aura.[21]
Notable Speakers[]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
Novels & Short Stories
Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Reynolds, Forbeck, Jacobs, Boyd (March 2003). Races of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 29. ISBN 0-7869-2875-1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Richard Baker, Joseph D. Carriker, Jr., Jennifer Clarke Wilkes (August 2005). Stormwrack. Edited by John D. Rateliff, John Thompson. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 40. ISBN 0-7869-3689-4.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Gary Labrecque (March 2000). And the Deep Blue Sea. Living City (RPGA), p. 9.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Steven E. Schend (1999). Sea of Fallen Stars. (TSR, Inc), pp. 29, 55. ISBN 0-7869-1393-2.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Anne Gray McCready et al. (March 1994). Elves of Evermeet. (TSR, Inc), pp. 26–29. ISBN 1-5607-6829-0.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Ed Greenwood, Julia Martin, Jeff Grubb (1993). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 2nd edition (revised), A Grand Tour of the Realms. (TSR, Inc), p. 25. ISBN 1-5607-6617-4.
- ↑ Colin McComb (1993). The Complete Book of Elves. (TSR, Inc), p. 78. ISBN 1-56076-376-0.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Elaine Cunningham (March 2003). Tangled Webs. (Wizards of the Coast), chap. 6, p. ?. ISBN 0-7869-2959-6.
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur and Lester Smith (1994-07-01). “Monstrous Supplement”. In Michele Carter ed. Planes of Chaos (TSR, Inc), pp. 4–5. ISBN 1560768746.
- ↑ James Wyatt (August 1998). “Heroes of the Sea”. In Dave Gross ed. Dragon #250 (TSR, Inc.), p. 30.
- ↑ Roger E. Moore (January 1999). Demihumans of the Realms. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 5–6. ISBN 0-7869-1316-9.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Julia Martin, Eric L. Boyd (March 1996). Faiths & Avatars. (TSR, Inc.), p. 174. ISBN 978-0786903849.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Julia Martin, Eric L. Boyd (March 1996). Faiths & Avatars. (TSR, Inc.), p. 80. ISBN 978-0786903849.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Anne Gray McCready et al. (March 1994). Elves of Evermeet. (TSR, Inc), p. 27. ISBN 1-5607-6829-0.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend and Kevin Melka (1998). Cormanthyr: Empire of the Elves. (TSR, Inc), p. 94. ISBN 0-7069-0761-4.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Colin McComb (1993). The Complete Book of Elves. (TSR, Inc), p. 77. ISBN 1-56076-376-0.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Elaine Cunningham (March 2003). Tangled Webs. (Wizards of the Coast), chap. 5, p. ?. ISBN 0-7869-2959-6.
- ↑ Rob Heinsoo, Logan Bonner, Robert J. Schwalb (September 2008). Forgotten Realms Player's Guide. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 156. ISBN 978-0-7869-4929-8.
- ↑ Roger E. Moore (January 1999). Demihumans of the Realms. (TSR, Inc.), p. 7. ISBN 0-7869-1316-9.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend (1999). Sea of Fallen Stars. (TSR, Inc), p. 55. ISBN 0-7869-1393-2.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend (1999). Sea of Fallen Stars. (TSR, Inc), p. 29. ISBN 0-7869-1393-2.
- ↑ Phillip A. Dyer, et al. (August 1991). Port of Ravens Bluff. Edited by Jean Rabe, Skip Williams, David Wise. (TSR, Inc.), p. 37. ISBN 1-56076-120-2.
Connections[]
Dwarvish • Elvish (Drow • Drow sign language • Sea elvish • Seldruin) • Gnim (Gnomish) • Luiric (Halfling)
Draconic Languages
Aragrakh • Auld Wyrmish • Draconic • Draconic sign language • Glav (Troglodyte) • Tymantheran (Abeiran) Draconic • Yipyak (Kobold)
Faerie (Sylvan languages)
Brownie • Dryadic • Korred • Nereid • Nixie • Nymph • Pixie • Satyr • Sirine • Sprite • Sylph
Jotun (Giant languages)
Hill giant • Ogre Magi • Ogrish
Miscellaneous Languages
Aarakocra • Aboleth • Blink Dog • Bugbear • Bullywug • Daraktan (Orcish) • Diabolan • Dolphin • Ghukliak (Goblin) • Gith • Gnollish • Grell • Grimlock • Hag • Hobgoblin • Jermlaine • K'azz'jak'n (Neogi) • Kentaur • Ki-rin • Kuo-toan • Lammasu • Lizardfolk • Locathah • Manticore • Merfolk • Minotaur • Modron • Mongrelfolk • Morkoth • Otyugh • Pegasus • Qualith (Illithid) • Quevquel (Beholder) • Saurial • Sahuagin • Selkie • Slaadi • Sphinx • Sshai (Invisible Stalker) • Tabaxi • Thri-Kreen • Treantish • Triton • Trollspeak • Uibilaqthraxx (Ancient Beholder) • Umber Hulk • Unicorn • Vegepygmy • Were-Tongues • Whalesong • Will-o'-wisp • Worg • Yeti • Yuan-ti