Aelish

Aelish is a fictional language of the Aeli people in the fantasy world of Eldoria. It is one of the major languages in the setting and appears in novels, games, and media. The language has a defined grammar, phonology, and vocabulary created for storytelling and world-building.

Name and classification. The term Aelish derives from the ethnonym Aeli; linguists classify it as part of the wider Eldorian language group, with Proto-Aeli roots.

Phonology and script. Aelish has a five-vowel system /a e i o u/ and a consonant inventory of around twenty sounds; syllable structure typically CV or CVC; stress is penultimate. It uses the Aelitic script, a runic-inspired alphabet, though modern texts are often written in Latin transcription.

Grammar. The typical word order is SOV; nouns inflect for number and case; verbs mark aspect and mood; adjectives follow nouns; postpositions attach to nouns rather than prepositions; pronouns include inclusive and exclusive forms.

Usage and status. In-world, Aelish is used in courtly ritual, poetry, trade, and education. It has regional dialects. Scholars in the setting study historical stages of Aelish and work on revival and preservation programs. The language’s portrayal varies across sources.