Lore:Old Nedic
Old Nedic, or simply Nedic,[1] was a langauge spoken by the Nedes of western Tamriel, such as the Duraki, Keptu, and Perena. It's written usage dates back to the First Era,[1] and even earlier in glyphs and spoken form.[2]
Language Family and Genetic Relationship[edit]
The origin of the Nedes is fiercely debated by scholars. According to some, they came from the northern continent of Atmora,[3] with the Old Atmoran tongue evolving into Proto-Nedic.[4][5][UOL 1] However, findings from some scholars support the theory that the Nedes were native to Tamriel.[6][7]
Upon the Yokudans conquering the Nedic Kingdoms, they adopted many of their cultural elements as their own, including their language, which became absorbed into their tongue, Yoku.[8] What Old Nedic survived outside of Hammerfell eventually came to reside in Cyrodiil,[9] presumably becoming part of Tamrielic.
Known Words[edit]
- "Deathland"[8]
- Sprig
- Fresh green twig or offshoot[1]
- Tosh
- Dragon, Tiger, Time (depending on placement and usage)[10]
- Zalgaz
- Lizard lady[11]
Notes[edit]
- The Nedes of Cyrodiil spoke a tongue known as Old Cyrodilic,[12]:6 but was not related to Old Nedic, instead being a dialect of Ayleidoon.[13]
- The Kothringi were a tribe of humans who lived in Black Marsh in early eras, speculated to have been descended from the Nedes.[14] The only known word in their language is "betrux", which means "open",[15] but whether the tongue is related to Old Nedic is unknown.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Field Guide to Spriggans — Phrastus of Elinhir
- ^ Nicolard's Notes on Ruin Origins — Nicolard Lia
- ^ Pocket Guide to the Empire, 3rd Edition: The Throat of the World: Skyrim — Imperial Geographical Society, 3E 432
- ^ The Onus of the Oghma — Phrastus of Elinhir
- ^ Wittestadr loading screen in ESO
- ^ Silver Wish Medallion antiquity codex entries by Verita Numida and Gabrielle Benele in ESO: Greymoor
- ^ Nest of Shadows antiquity codex entry by Ugron gro-Thumog in ESO: Greymoor
- ^ a b Pocket Guide to the Empire, 1st Edition: Hammerfell — Imperial Geographical Society, 2E 864
- ^ Chancellor Abnur Tharn Answers Your Questions — Chancellor Abnur Tharn
- ^ Artorius Ponticus Answers Your Questions — Bishop Artorius Ponticus
- ^ Zalgaz's Den loading screen in ESO
- ^ The Daggerfall Chronicles — Ronald Wartow
- ^ The Wild Elves — Kier-Jo Chorvak
- ^ Lodyna Arethi's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Drillk's dialogue during Into the Temple in ESO
Note: The following references are considered to be unofficial sources. They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.
- ^ In the King's Court — Cassolar Draebo
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