Gaelani

The secret language of the Song of Edras; it consists of both a spoken language of metaphors, allegories, and analogies, and a system of symbols that can be carved into wood or stone to leave messages or mark areas. Gaelani is a closely guarded secret of the Song and various practitioners of Natural Magic - so much so that it is said entire villages have been swallowed up in unnatural earthquakes or unexpected floods to keep it from being learned by outsiders. Written Gaelani is symbolic in nature, depicting things in nature to convey a message; for example, ‘There is food to the north’ might be written as ‘deer + north + roots’.

Common Phrases

Greeting

"Mae'r dail yn cwympo yn yr hydref."
“The leaves fall in the autumn."

Farewell

"Mae'r eira'n dadmer yn yr gwanwyn."
"The snow thaws in the spring."

A Message

"Mae eryr wedi clwydo ar y clogwyn."
"An eagle has perched upon the cliff." (A message conveying that a noble or other important person is present in his castle)

A Warning

"Mae'r chwyn yn tyfu'n drwchus yn y cyfnos."
"The weeds grow thick in the twilight." (A warning conveying that hostile forces are massing in an area)

Directions

"Mae'r afon yn llifo i'r gogledd-ddwyrain i bwll symudliw."
"The river flows to the northeast into a shimmering pool." (Directions conveying that treasure can be found to the northeast)

Alphabet

Gwyld Symbols

Spoken By

The Song of Edras, Druids, Practitioners of Natural Magic, etc.

Translator:
Gaelani Translator