So I had a very nice conversation with a few RPers on the topic of language in Eorzea. Specifically whether there is a common language, such as South America irl being mostly Spanish speakers (Yes I know others are there, I said mostly), or is there many national languages with a common language used, making it more like Europe, a relatively packed continent that has still managed to develop many languages while using a common language (English).
Now I know the Lore says little on the matter, making some RPers nervous about touching it, for fear future expansions to the lore will force them to recon. But I am not asking for Lore, I'm asking what your gut tells you in the absence of the lore.
My personal opinion is the latter, multiple local languages with a common language for all, most likely Dunefolk, due to the rl history that states that those who control the business of the time, picks the language. This is led in large part from the naming conventions that have been greatly detailed by the lore devs, far more then most things. The names seem to have similarities to rl languages, as has been pointed out many times.
I just want to know what everyone thinks. Either way Erik will continue to speak Ala Mhigan (Dutch) and Ishgardian (French) from time to time.
Now I know the Lore says little on the matter, making some RPers nervous about touching it, for fear future expansions to the lore will force them to recon. But I am not asking for Lore, I'm asking what your gut tells you in the absence of the lore.
My personal opinion is the latter, multiple local languages with a common language for all, most likely Dunefolk, due to the rl history that states that those who control the business of the time, picks the language. This is led in large part from the naming conventions that have been greatly detailed by the lore devs, far more then most things. The names seem to have similarities to rl languages, as has been pointed out many times.
I just want to know what everyone thinks. Either way Erik will continue to speak Ala Mhigan (Dutch) and Ishgardian (French) from time to time.
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