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| − | '''High Gothic''' | + | '''High Gothic''' is the hieratic tongue of the [[Imperium]], used in the titles of ancient institutions and organisations (such as the [[Adeptus Terra]]). It represents an older language and is regarded as holy.{{fn|1}} |
| − | High Gothic is a version of the language in which technical manuals and ancient works are recorded. This developed during the [[Dark Age of Technology]]. It derives from the common tongue of the time, an assimilation of English, European and Pacific languages, and developed in the Merican/Pacific region of [[Terra]]. This was the universal medium of written record until the [[Age of Strife]], and was spoken as a first language by many and as a second language by almost everyone. Its idioms and vocabulary now appear archaic and mystic, and many of its words have acquired religious significance over the years. | + | High Gothic is a version of the language in which technical manuals and ancient works are recorded. This developed during the [[Dark Age of Technology]]. It derives from the common tongue of the time, an assimilation of English, European and Pacific languages, and developed in the Merican/Pacific region of [[Terra]]. This was the universal medium of written record until the [[Age of Strife]], and was spoken as a first language by many and as a second language by almost everyone. Its idioms and vocabulary now appear archaic and mystic, and many of its words have acquired religious significance over the years.{{fn|1}} |
| − | [[Low Gothic]], a bastardised version of High Gothic, is the common tongue of the present [[Imperium]]. | + | [[Low Gothic]], a bastardised version of High Gothic, is the common tongue of the present [[Imperium]].{{fn|1}} |
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| + | ==Trivia== | ||
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| + | *High Gothic was called '''Tech''' in the first edition. | ||
| + | *Represented by Latinized English, it has a status akin to that of Latin or French during the real-life Middle Ages. | ||
==Source== | ==Source== | ||
| − | {{ | + | *{{endn|1}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader]], pg. 267 |
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[[Category:Languages]] | [[Category:Languages]] | ||
Revision as of 18:56, 31 July 2024
High Gothic is the hieratic tongue of the Imperium, used in the titles of ancient institutions and organisations (such as the Adeptus Terra). It represents an older language and is regarded as holy.[1]
High Gothic is a version of the language in which technical manuals and ancient works are recorded. This developed during the Dark Age of Technology. It derives from the common tongue of the time, an assimilation of English, European and Pacific languages, and developed in the Merican/Pacific region of Terra. This was the universal medium of written record until the Age of Strife, and was spoken as a first language by many and as a second language by almost everyone. Its idioms and vocabulary now appear archaic and mystic, and many of its words have acquired religious significance over the years.[1]
Low Gothic, a bastardised version of High Gothic, is the common tongue of the present Imperium.[1]
Trivia
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- High Gothic was called Tech in the first edition.
- Represented by Latinized English, it has a status akin to that of Latin or French during the real-life Middle Ages.
Source
- 1: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, pg. 267
| Imperium | Low Gothic • High Gothic • Cant Mechanicus • Sign Language |
|---|---|
| Chaos | Dark Tongue • Scrap Code |
| Xenos | Ork • Eldar • Hrud • Tau • Necron • Squat |
