Orc (Grisaire Supplement)
Orc, or otherwise known as Orcish, is the language of the eponymous race of orcs in Grisaire.
Script[edit]
Dwarvish script is used for Orc writing, as Orc itself lacks a writing system. Orcs, having lived in mountains in proximity to giants and dwarves, are believed to have culturally assimilated the script.
Simplicity[edit]
One of the common trademarks of Orcish tongue is how simple the grammar structure is. Common verbs like "to be" do not exist. Nouns can connect with nouns simply by being next to each other in a sentence. The simplicity of the language is deceptive as it requires the complete understanding of intention and context. For example, Orcish only has a few pronouns, and these are not necessary to form a complete sentence. The subject of a sentence can be left off almost entirely. Pronouns are also not gendered and so one has to be aware of what someone is talking about without much clues if in a mixed group.
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