Common

The Lingua Franca of Wandrei

Common is just that: the most common tongue spoken by the people of Wandrei. Created as a way for all races to communicate with the same language, Common was adopted as the official language for most (if not all) Human kingdoms. It is spoken in some capacity in every corner of the globe.

Writing System

The 26 letters of the English alphabet.

Geographical Distribution

Global

Phonology

More or less akin to real-world English.

Morphology

More or less akin to real-world English.

Syntax

More or less akin to real-world English.

Vocabulary

All real-world English words, plus some slang from other languages spoken in Wandrei. Elvish terms, Dwarven curses, Orcish swear words, etc.

Spoken by

• Arkhamite
• Cimmerian
• Dreamborn
• Pict
• Stygian

Common Phrases

Gods Damn It!::God damn it! Be Well!::A formal farewell. Top of the Morning To You!::A relaxed Arkham Country greeting.