Shecha

One of the many languages of the Valley, Shecha has become something of a trade tongue in its area and beyond, and is more widely spoken than any others as a result. The area where it's spoken as a primary language is called Shecha-eni.

Writing System

Shecha is written with a full alphabet - each consonant and vowel has its own symbol. There are two writing systems in use on the plane, and Shecha uses a slightly modified version of the most common.

Geographical Distribution

Shecha-eni is the main area where Shecha is spoken, representing an amorphous blob vaguely in the center of the plane.

Syntax

Word ordering is Subject-Object-Verb. Adjectives prefix nouns, and are rarely said as their own word.

Vocabulary

List:
Adri: dialectual version of 'Andri'
Aishli: a type of tree bearing small fruits
Andri: name, from archaic word for 'river'
Anri: river
Arshall: the firmament
Ateshai: silver
Biuolmi: a part-cat, part-human Beastfolk
Chioki: a type of brightly colored flower, valued as a tea
Chella: dog
Danni: rabbit
Diladi: a type of bird
Eshioshi: field mouse, affectionate name for a child
Eshri: stream
Eleril: a kind of medicinal plant, good for relaxing the muscles
Haldori: rainbow
Harnu: language
Hunshioi: derogatory term for beastfolk
Ioshi: mouse
Iyurei: blue
Ireniera: goat-like Beastfolk
Lihli: tattoo
Loshra: city
Lona: Hello
Ne: No (sharp) (answer)
Nia: no, zero (quantity)
Niarishe: no problem (response to "thank you")
Nidla: friend
Nlene: no (elaborate) (answer)
Ohea: great, big, mighty
Oheanri: great river; the specific river that flows through the Oheanri Valley
Oheanri Takae: the people of the great river
Ri: water
Renia: a kind of medicinal plant, good for treating bee stings and wasp bites
Runla: dawn
Shairnoachesh: the Void Without
Shea: that (conjuction)
Shecha: the name of the language
Shrai: harsh
Taka: people
Tilune: the sun
Ur: if

Common Phrases

Lona: Hello
Niarishe: no problem (response to 'thank you')

Common Unisex Names

Adri - dialectual of Andri
Andri - from the archaic word for 'river'
Haldori - means 'rainbow'