Eshitish

Eshitish is a fictional constructed language created for the worldbuilding of the Eshiti, a people in a series of fantasy novels and related media. It is presented as the native tongue of the Eshiti and functions as a central element of cultural identity within the narrative universe, appearing in both dialogue and in-world texts.

Linguistic overview and typology are described in published materials as an agglutinative language with a primarily subject–object–verb (SOV) base. Eshitish is said to employ extensive affixation to mark grammatical relations, tense, aspect, mood, evidentiality, and voice. Pronoun systems in the lore differentiate inclusive and exclusive “we,” and noun incorporation alongside a system of postpositional markers is referenced in some descriptions. The inner logic of the language emphasizes derivational clarity, allowing speakers to form new words through affix chains and compounding.

Phonology and writing are outlined as follows in in-universe and fan resources: a consonant inventory that includes stops, fricatives, nasals, and liquids, with a five-vowel system that may feature phonetic length or limited tonal distinctions in some texts. The primary writing system is the Eshite script, described as a syllabary or abugida developed for inscriptions, signs, and manuscript transmission within the world. A Latin transliteration exists in scholarly and fan materials to support study and broad accessibility.

Usage and reception: within the fiction, eshitish signals social status, education, and regional affiliation, serving as a vehicle for character voice and narrative texture. In real-world fan and academic communities, it has inspired conlang projects, dictionaries, and learning guides, illustrating how worldbuilding can drive language design without the requirement of a fully codified grammar.

Notes: as a fictional construct, eshitish is discussed as a crafted element of a fictional universe rather than a naturally evolved language.