Qi

Qi is the language of the Xijallar. It is composed of thoughtforms rather than spoken or written words, since their communication travels by way of magical resonance within the semi-liquid athenosphere of Fortis. Since they lack the sensory organs required to process visual or auditory input, their art consists entirely of literature and its recitation.
There are no written texts in Qi, but the "echoes" of all the thoughtforms that have ever been expressed linger, so the Xijallar can "listen" to them at any point. By this mechanism, they have a perfect record of their history.
Poetry and prose focus on themes of temporality, beauty, community, family, and love. Since these concepts are also the vessels for their magical energy, and the scientific endeavors of the Xijallar work with the exchange and movement of magical energy, thoughtforms are at once literary, magical, and scientific. As they create art, the Xijallar explore new scientific principles and applications and transformations of magical energy.
It is a crime among the Xijallar for an adult not to contribute meaningful thoughforms, as it is their duty to society to expand the collective understanding of the world and their place in it.

Common Phrases

The standard Qi greeting, which also serves to initiate a conversation or begin a recital is translatable as, "I perceive your beauty and respect your strength."
Conversations are ended by saying, "You exist forever in the song that is me."
The way they acknowledge a mistake or a misunderstanding is, "Time passed without my observance and I am grieved."
A parent announces a child's independence by saying, "A tiny death of myself created a new song."

Common Unisex Names

They refer to themselves as the Xijallar, meaning "consumer" and do not use names to identify themselves. If they wish to speak to a particular individual, they address them as "the contributor of <thoughtform>".