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== Structure == |
== Structure == |
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Thaylen script is |
Thaylen script is an [[wikipedia:abjad|abjad]], and thus does not write vowels, which reflects the Thaylen proclivity towards consonant clusters. The characters used in Thaylen script strongly resemble the basic form of Vorin [[glyphs]], though use of bilateral symmetry is neglected. There are thirteen known letters in Thaylen script. As with [[women's script]], Thaylen script is merely transliterated English, with vowel sounds ignored. Writing is usually oriented vertically, though the script is sometimes turned on its side and read left to right. Letters may be distorted slightly to make letters fit together, for aesthetics.{{ref|name=decryption}} |
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=== Thaylen Script Characters=== |
=== Thaylen Script Characters=== |
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Thaylen City.jpg | Map of [[Thaylen City]], with script on the border |
Thaylen City.jpg | Map of [[Thaylen City]], with script on the border |
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Frostlands map.jpeg | Map of the [[Frostlands]] |
Frostlands map.jpeg | Map of the [[Frostlands]] |
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The Taker of Secrets.jpg | Page on [[Sja- |
The Taker of Secrets.jpg | Page on [[Sja-anat]], with script on the border |
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Thaylen script Winds.svg | "winds" in Thaylen script |
Thaylen script Winds.svg | "winds" in Thaylen script |
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* Thaylen script was deciphered from the map of the Southern [[Frostlands]] by Harakeke of the 17th Shard.{{ref|name=decryption}} |
* Thaylen script was deciphered from the map of the Southern [[Frostlands]] by Harakeke of the 17th Shard.{{ref|name=decryption}} |
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{{image|Thaylen_cipher.png|Harakeke's original decription key|side=left|width=400px}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
Latest revision as of 20:09, 16 May 2024
Thaylen script | |
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Related to | Thaylenah |
Type | Language |
World of Origin | Roshar |
Universe | Cosmere |
Thaylen script is the system of writing used by Thaylen men and women. Contrary to Vorin tradition, Thaylen men may learn to read and write.[1]
StructureEdit
Thaylen script is an abjad, and thus does not write vowels, which reflects the Thaylen proclivity towards consonant clusters. The characters used in Thaylen script strongly resemble the basic form of Vorin glyphs, though use of bilateral symmetry is neglected. There are thirteen known letters in Thaylen script. As with women's script, Thaylen script is merely transliterated English, with vowel sounds ignored. Writing is usually oriented vertically, though the script is sometimes turned on its side and read left to right. Letters may be distorted slightly to make letters fit together, for aesthetics.[2]
Thaylen Script CharactersEdit
Examples of Thaylen scriptEdit
Map of Thaylen City, with script on the border
Map of the Frostlands
Page on Sja-anat, with script on the border
TriviaEdit
NotesEdit
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 8#
- ↑ a b Thaylen and Alethi Glyph Translation
— 17th Shard forums - 2014-3-14# - ↑ Miscellaneous 2014
— Arcanum - 2014-03-06# - ↑ Alethi Glyphs, Page 1