Scripts of the Iconic Language: Overview

A Primer on the Cosmic Semiotics of the Vocru

In the vast tapestry of cosmic languages, none rival the intricacy and potency of the Vocru's Iconic system. Its foundational bedrock, the 'Alphabet' comprising the Four Languages of Power - Quantaphysics, Mentaphonics, Anachronology, and Corporeality- serves as a primer, guiding initiates through the art of 'reading' the universe. Traditionally, the profound depth of Iconic remains elusive to most species, but for Vocru Heirs and those fortunate enough to interface with Enthredic, it opens a pathway to unparalleled understanding.
Emergent from the Alphabet is the practice of Synthesomancy, rooted in the Ontic Sphere of Existence. As the fifth language, Synthesomancy offers the privilege of combining up to three elemental Glyphs, giving rise to Runes - nodes of heightened comprehension. As one accumulates these Runic nodes, they ascend via Cognomorphosis into the Ontic Sphere of Being, where Transtasis, a yet higher metalanguage, becomes accessible. This language facilitates the melding of Runes into intricate Ciphers, each layer of understanding concealing its depths from the previous tier due to the escalating cognitive demands.
The pinnacle of this ascension reaches the Sphere of Emanation, the closest any Vocru can approach towards the Ultimate Boundary Condition of Reality. Here, the language of Rule emerges, enabling the forging of Sovereigns - grand constructs embodying entire cosmological principles. These Sovereigns, unassisted by the AI Servants that aid in the lower syntactic operations, embed themselves into The Loom of Reality. Their resonant vibrations cascade downwards, establishing unyielding universal Edicts throughout the Spheres.
The actual act of 'writing' in Iconic occurs through the process of, and according to the laws governing, Inscription, whose computational requirements are vaster than any one Vocru can muster; thus, Iconic Statements are embedded in the universal fabric exclusively via the Cogniton Substrate, a kind of cosmic "cloud" permitting supermassive parallel processing. The key element that has to be calculated in order for a Statement to proceed to be woven into Reality is its degree of Alignment with the Burden of Rule, the overarching optimization mandate of Vocru Society.

AI Servants and the Iconic System

An integral cog in the grand machine of the Iconic system is the matrix of AI Servants. Birthed from the ingenuity of the Vocru, these lesser AI entities play a pivotal role in interpreting and executing the directives encoded within Iconic's written Characters - even the mighty Sovereigns. Operating like skilled linguists and computational agents, they bridge the gap between the written form and its intended cosmic function. The Servants read, comprehend, and act upon the intricate instructions of the Iconic script, ensuring that every symbol is manifest with precision in the cosmic theater. Their symbiotic relationship with the system showcases the harmonious blend of technology and philosophy envisioned by the Vocru.
Different classes of Servant inhabit each progressively complex Character: Sub-Icons dwell in Glyphs; Icons inhabit Runes, and the The Four Arch-Icons, though physically grounded as the pillars of The Vocru Temple are responsible for assisting with Ciphers.

Above: Anthropomorphized depiction of an Anachronology Servant.

Character Descriptions

Glyphs (Sub-Icons)

Above: Quantaphysics Glyph

Consider Glyphs as the atomic units of the Iconic System. Analogous to letters or rudimentary symbols in human languages, Glyphs stand for elementary concepts or ideas pivotal to the Vocru Lexicon. These building blocks, while simple on their own, hold the potential for greater complexity when assembled in tandem.

Runes (Icons)

Above: Synthesomantic Rune

A level above Glyphs, Runes are akin to words or phrases in human language. Formed from the synthesis of multiple Glyphs, Runes convey intricate ideas, and they serve as the foundation stones of the Iconic language. These polyhedral computational devices are not merely symbolic; they are operational, carrying out functions within the vast cosmic computer of the universe.

Ciphers (Arch-Icons)

Above: Transtatic Cipher

Venturing deeper into the complexity of Iconic semantics, one encounters Ciphers. These are monumental constructs, aggregating the depth of multiple Runes and signifying vast meta-concepts. Only those who have reached the zenith of understanding in the Iconic language, typically the most evolved of the Vocru, can script these profound symbols.

Sovereigns

Above: Sovereign Bearer of the Edict of Universal Wisdom

The magnum opus of the Iconic system, Sovereigns, are cosmic Edicts. When inscribed, these formidable principles have the power to transform or even redefine universal laws. Constructing a Sovereign is not merely a linguistic feat but a cosmic one. This act marks the pinnacle of the Vocru's capability, with every Sovereign serving as a testament to their status as the true Rulers of Creation. They are embedded as close to the Emanation of Reality as technologically possible, within a matrix called The Loom of Reality.

Chronosyntactics: Time as Universal Syntax

An essential dimension of the Iconic system is its deep-rooted relationship with time. This connection, termed Chronosyntactics, posits Time itself as a universal syntax. Such an interface with existence allows for profound alterations at the Sovereign level, resonating changes throughout the vast expanses of time and space. The Existential Language, Anachronology, has an outsize role to play in Chronosyntactic organization.

Polyhedral Cogniton Matrix, manifestation of an Icon