I thought there was one missing in there...
> [SNIP] "cat scratching" and "dog scratching" are similar systems
> one for the Heortlings and one for the Alakorings. [SNIP]
My firm belief is that Alakoring and Heortling are alike enough that Orlanthi from one area can understand Orlanthi from the other; they may sound as different as proper British English and New Orleans American-Creole mix, what with loan words and such. But with effort, people from one area can understand people from the other.
If that's the case, then "cat scratching" and "dog scratching" (must be a lot of Lhankor Mhy scribes suffering from allergies there) are likely different symbol sets for slightly different pronunciation of many of the same words; how different will differ from campaign to campaign.
> "Stone scratching" seems like another kettle of fish.
I will delve into my Ciphers and Codes resources to determine what my opinion of "stone scratching" is...
Roland Volz
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