Elvish

The Language of the Elves

Elvish, or Quenya, as it is called in its own tongue, is the language of the Elves. While the various subspecies of Elf may have different dialects, each speaks Quenya at their base. It is used all over the world, as it is a very old language, and highly potent when used for magic.

Writing System

The Quenya alphabet is called Tengwar, and has 36 common symbols. It is a complex writing system, akin to real-world kanji utilized by the Chinese and Japanese.

Geographical Distribution

Global, but most commonly spoken in Lothlorien, Hyrule, and the Drow Empire in the Underdark.

Phonology

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quenya#Phonology

Morphology

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quenya#Morphophonemics_and_allophony

Syntax

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quenya#Syntax

Vocabulary

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quenya#Vocabulary

Successor Languages

• Gnomish
• Undercommon

Spoken by

• Dreamborn
• Drow of Menzoberranzan
• Half-Elf
• Hylian
• Lorite

Common Phrases

Tar.::A polite and formal way to address an Elf. Ava Marie!::A farewell, literally meaning "Go happily!" Ambar::Earth, land. Namarie!::Literally "Be well!", a common greeting.

Common Female Names

See High Elf-Common Female Names

Common Male Names

See High Elf-Common Male Names

Common Unisex Names

See High Elf-Common Unisex Names