Telgean

Telgean is a fictional language family and associated culture created for speculative fiction and role-playing settings. It originates from the archipelago nation of Telgea in the world of Arisyn (fictional). The language is described as comprising a small family with several dialects spoken by island communities. It is used in literature and games to evoke maritime heritage.

Phonology and writing: Telgean has about 18 consonants and 5 vowels; syllable structure is typically CV or CVC; there is no phonemic tone. Stress is usually penultimate. The writing system includes two scripts: a practical alphabet-like script used for everyday records and a ceremonial syllabary with more decorative glyphs.

Grammar: Telgean is mainly analytic with moderate inflection. Nouns take postposed case markers to indicate role (subject, object, indirect). Verbs use aspect-marking suffixes; there is no grammatical gender. Word order in basic clauses tends to be SVO, though topic-prominent speech can rearrange order.

Lexicon and culture: Core vocabulary reflects seafaring, agriculture, and communal rituals. The language features a rich system of pronouns with inclusive and exclusive forms, and polite and informal registers. Telgean literature emphasizes oral storytelling and navigational lore. In modern fiction, Telgean appears in novels, games, and media, with community-driven glossaries and fan-made dictionaries.