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| − | The '''artisan's script''' was a form of writing in the nation of [[Hallandren]] on [[Nalthis]]. Unlike most writing systems, which are based on form and shape, the artisan's script was based on color. Each color represented a different sound in Hallandren's language. In its most basic form, simple dots were used. More advanced users would use lines that shifted in color or glyphs that would form pictures.{{ref|b|wb|c|3}} |
+ | The '''artisan's script''' was a form of writing in the nation of [[Hallandren]] on [[Nalthis]]. Unlike most writing systems, which are based on form and shape, the artisan's script was based on color. Each color represented a different sound in Hallandren's language. In its most basic form, simple dots were used. More advanced users would use lines that gradually shifted in color or glyphs that would form pictures.{{ref|b|wb|c|3}} |
| − | To use the artisan's script to its full potential required the perfect color recognition granted by the [[Heightening|Third Heightening]].{{ref|b|wb|c|3}} |
+ | To use the artisan's script to its full potential required the perfect color recognition granted by the [[Heightening|Third Heightening]]. {{ref|b|wb|c|3}} |
The God Kings of Hallandren were taught to communicate with the artisan's script due to their tongues being removed.{{ref|b|wb|c|29}} |
The God Kings of Hallandren were taught to communicate with the artisan's script due to their tongues being removed.{{ref|b|wb|c|29}} |
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== Notes == |
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Revision as of 04:02, 14 May 2013
The artisan's script was a form of writing in the nation of Hallandren on Nalthis. Unlike most writing systems, which are based on form and shape, the artisan's script was based on color. Each color represented a different sound in Hallandren's language. In its most basic form, simple dots were used. More advanced users would use lines that gradually shifted in color or glyphs that would form pictures.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
To use the artisan's script to its full potential required the perfect color recognition granted by the Third Heightening. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
The God Kings of Hallandren were taught to communicate with the artisan's script due to their tongues being removed.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
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