Re: Different, but similar languages

From: Nick Brooke <Nick_at_...>
Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2002 11:59:15 -0000


Antonio wrote:

> In my series, the heortling PC's are going to interact with
> Tarshites and Exiles. I would like to emphasize with the different
> languages that they are a different, but related people, and I
> don't want an absolute lack of communication. How do you deal
> with these problems?

Use a distinctive regional accent whenever you're being a Tarshite? Have Sartarites mutter about the folly of trusting "furriners"? I don't think you need a *rules* fix -- I think the combination of accent and attitude will convey everything you want.

Cheers, Nick

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