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Celestial

Also known as the Classical Tongue, it is the ceremonial language of the Dominion, utilized by the priesthood and the holy Orders for scripture, spellcraft, and legal decree.  

Dictionary

CELESTIALTRANSLATION
aeterna eternal
anima soul
aurus gold
arbori elf
bellum war
cadeveri undead
daemon demon
duerga dwarf
ecclesia faithful
fierna iron
finite end
gloria glory
haerica heretic
ignis flame
imperium empire
lumen light
magnus great
malus evil
mors death
nomen name
nullus nothing
ordo order
pax peace
reliquia relics
sanctum holy
sanguis blood
tenebris shadows
veritas truth
vita life
vulgae commoners

Writing System

Celestial is typically transcribed in the Thûlian script, but the true tongue was believed to be transcribed in what are known as the Hallowed Glyphs, said to have been revealed to holy men by beings of divine light.

Notes

  • Celestial is largely based on Latin (along with some words and terms of my own invention).
Common Phrases
Bellator Luminis
lit. warrior of light (paladin)   Dominum Sanctis
lit. the Holy Dominion

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