Roth'duns manipulating symbols

From the dark times of Aewyn, the Roth'dun symbols is a reminder of what terrible and gruesome things that happened. Like an old whisper or a long-buried relic, the symbols resemble a time where shadows crept over big parts of Aewyn. Magic is found in every crevice of the world, some purer than others - and most of them are here because of good intentions, created by the good thoughts of good people. But darkness is always there, lurking somewhere, quite unkillable but also very weak - normally.
by CatRobi
  In the era of shadows, dark magics were suddenly channelled by many and got stronger. Powerful manipulating magic was at use, and many lived in fear of those who spoke Roth'dun. In these dark times, where all seemed hopeless for many, the fear in peoples hearts made other types of magic impure and weaker than normal.   The dark masters spoke and wrote a language so manipulating, they ruled the world with their tongues and the tip of their fingers. Nowadays, centuries have passed since that awful time, and only stories remain.
    After the long Battle of Daybreak every Roth'dun speaker was imprisoned or sentenced to death, and every document with Roth'dun symbols was burned or destroyed in other ways, to make sure the world would never end in such a conflict again.
by CatRobi
  Only very few documents remain with Roth'dun written on, most of these are in private collections safely locked. Nothing similar has happened since the era of shadows, and no signs of Ruth'dun has been observed since - at least of what they know. Rumours are going around of shady things happening high up in the government, but there is no guarantee it has anything to do with Roth'dun. I mean, why would it suddenly rise up so long after, and how would it even be possible?

Details

 

Spoken and written Roth'dun

  Once a spoken language, Roth'dun is now entirely a written language as the entirety of people who were able to speak it was either imprisoned for life or executed.  

Origin

  Unknown, but is assumed to be as old as jealousy and hatred.  

Vocabulary

  Some known words thought the correct pronunciation isn't known, which is for the better. These manipulating words don't work without vocalizing.  
  • Rathk'ul - Speak my words
  • Thrawlk - Change your mind
  • Hreklan Fra'kol - I'm in charge
  • Ulwenkra Kuu'ln - I'm your friend
  • Lowkrem Hru'uk - You trust me
  Be careful saying these out loud, mispronouncing the words could lead to other terrible things.


Cover image: by CatRobi