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: Not to be confused with the [[Ancient Letters]] of | : ''Not to be confused with the [[Ancient Letters]] of Valentia and Ylisse or the [[Ancient Texts]] of ''Fates''.'' | ||
[[File:SS fe09 leanne speaking ancient language.jpg|250px|thumb|right|[[Leanne]] speaking in the ancient language.<br><small>Translation: '' | [[File:SS fe09 leanne speaking ancient language.jpg|250px|thumb|right|[[Leanne]] speaking in the ancient language.<br><small>Translation: "''Brother...it is enough, is it not? Forgive this child. Her apology is...so sincere.''"</small>]] | ||
The '''ancient language''' (Japanese: {{ | |||
The '''ancient language''' (Japanese: {{hl|古代語|Kodaigo}} ''ancient language''), also known occasionally as the '''Old Tongue''', is one of two languages native to the continent of [[Tellius]] as seen in {{FE9}} and {{title|Radiant Dawn}}, and is a rare and esoteric language with deep ties to the [[Magic (element)|magical practices]] of the realm. Its counterpart and opposite is modern speech, or the "Tellius language",<ref name="tellius language">{{Cite|'''Ike:''' The Tellius language?<br>'''Nailah:''' You don’t know? The language we are using right now is called the Tellius language. You call it modern speech, I suppose.<br>'''Ike:''' Oh, I see.<br>'''Nailah:''' Long ago, beorc created the Old Tongue. The ancient speech is what we laguz call it. The language was too difficult for the laguz to master. So the language of Tellius was created in its place.<br>'''Ike:''' Huh. I’ve never heard that before. The only people I’m aware of who know the ancient speech are the heron laguz. I think Nasir of Goldoa said he could read it. Among beorc, only mages know how to use it, and that’s only for spells.<br>'''Nailah:''' Well, the laguz who live a long time, such as dragons and herons, have all the time in the world to learn it. Beorc probably left the ancient speech behind in favor of a newer and improved language, with the exception of spells.|[[Ike]] and [[Nailah]]|Radiant Dawn}}</ref> which is the basic, common tongue spoken by the overwhelming majority of the modern inhabitants of Tellius. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Written=== | ===Written=== | ||
In written form, the script of the ancient language has an elaborate, cursive form perhaps more reminiscent of the [[wikipedia:Arabic alphabet|Arabic alphabet]] or [[wikipedia:devanagari|devanagari]] than of the [[wikipedia:Latin alphabet|Latin alphabet]]. However, from a technical standpoint the ancient language is little more than a simple font applied on top of sentences, which are themselves written internally in normal text. Every ancient language letter directly matches a Latin letter, and so sections of the games' script written in the ancient language can theoretically be "translated" by somebody familiar with the script (or read by looking at extracted script files). | In written form, the script of the ancient language has an elaborate, cursive form perhaps more reminiscent of the [[wikipedia: Arabic alphabet|Arabic alphabet]] or [[wikipedia: devanagari|devanagari]] than of the [[wikipedia: Latin alphabet|Latin alphabet]]. However, from a technical standpoint the ancient language is little more than a simple font applied on top of sentences, which are themselves written internally in normal text. Every ancient language letter directly matches a Latin letter, and so sections of the games' script written in the ancient language can theoretically be "translated" by somebody familiar with the script (or read by looking at extracted script files). | ||
In the Japanese version, the Japanese text is transliterated to the Latin alphabet before applying the font. | |||
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===Spoken=== | ===Spoken=== | ||
Its spoken component, occasionally heard in cutscenes when characters perform galdrar, is actually comprised of Japanese dialogue spoken backwards. The Japanese lyrics are written out in the Latin alphabet, spelled completely backwards, then sung in this state. For example, the first stanza of the song | Its spoken component, occasionally heard in cutscenes when characters perform galdrar, is actually comprised of Japanese dialogue spoken backwards. The Japanese lyrics are written out in the Latin alphabet, spelled completely backwards, then sung in this state. For example, the first stanza of the song "[[Life Returns]]" from ''Path of Radiance'' was likely "translated" into the ancient language as follows, as interpreted by members of the Japanese fan site Pegasus Knight: | ||
{| | {| class="cellpadding-3 mw-collapsible mw-collapsed basic" style="width: 85%; border-width: 2px" | ||
!style=" | ! style="background: none" colspan="5" | "Life Returns"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.pegasusknight.com/bbs/topic/2d3a376a-dafe-505a-27dd-8f0c7eff2dde|title={{lang|ja|蒼炎エンディング「Life Returns」}}|site=Pegasus Knight|retrieved=January 8, 2015}}</ref> | ||
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! Ancient language | |||
| imisanakikeganonawot | |||
! | | orokokumorodametemotowikot | ||
| uaerufetotetiarahowimay | |||
| oditiuomami | |||
|- lang="ja" | |||
! lang="en" | Japanese | |||
| 永久の嘆き悲しみ | |||
| 時を止めて まどろむ心 | |||
| 闇を払い 手と手触れ合う | |||
| 今もう一度 | |||
|- lang="ja-Latn" | |||
! lang="en" | Hepburn | |||
| towa no nageki kana{{h|shi|si}}mi | |||
| toki {{h|o|wo}} tomete madoromu kokoro | |||
| yami {{h|o|wo}} harai te to te fureau | |||
| ima {{h|mō|mou}} i{{h|chi|ti}}do | |||
|- | |- | ||
! Translation{{h|*|The captions given in the English release of Path of Radiance do not match the original Japanese, a translation of which is given here instead for reference.}} | |||
| | | Endless grief and sorrow | ||
| | | Hearts slumbering to stop time | ||
| | | Hands joined to clear the darkness | ||
| | | Now, once more | ||
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Two complete songs were written and performed in the ancient language: | Two complete songs were written and performed in the ancient language: "Life Returns" in ''Path of Radiance'', which is the basis for the galdr of rebirth; and "[[Dawn Awakens]]" in ''Radiant Dawn''. | ||
In the opening cinematic of ''Radiant Dawn'', Micaiah also briefly chants in the ancient language to cast [[Light (tome)|Light]]. The English localization's version of this chant ("Ekarif Magae Teiodasto Ieraka!") does not follow the usual ancient language rules and seems to be original, Latin-like chanting. | In the opening cinematic of ''Radiant Dawn'', Micaiah also briefly chants in the ancient language to cast [[Light (tome)|Light]]. The English localization's version of this chant ("Ekarif Magae Teiodasto Ieraka!") does not follow the usual ancient language rules and seems to be original, Latin-like chanting. | ||
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==Applications== | ==Applications== | ||
===Every-day speech=== | ===Every-day speech=== | ||
The ancient language is still used primarily among the [[heron]] tribe of [[Serenes Forest]]. Of the three heron laguz encountered during the events of ''Path of Radiance'' and ''Radiant Dawn'', only [[Leanne]] speaks the language near-exclusively, although the latter has her starting to learn the modern language. | The ancient language is still used primarily among the [[heron]] tribe of [[Serenes Forest]]. Of the three heron laguz encountered during the events of ''Path of Radiance'' and ''Radiant Dawn'', only [[Leanne]] speaks the language near-exclusively, although the latter has her starting to learn the modern language. Her brothers, [[Rafiel]] and [[Reyson]], are primarily seen speaking in the modern language, but use the ancient language on some occasion. | ||
Despite its decline in the rest of Tellius, the ancient language remained the dominant language of the isolated kingdom [[Hatari]], as it had no knowledge of modern speech. [[Volug]] speaks near-exclusively in the ancient language as a result, and [[Nailah]] only learned the common language after coming into contact with [[Rafiel]].<ref name="hatari" /> | Despite its decline in the rest of Tellius, the ancient language remained the dominant language of the isolated kingdom [[Hatari]], as it had no knowledge of modern speech. [[Volug]] speaks near-exclusively in the ancient language as a result, and [[Nailah]] only learned the common language after coming into contact with [[Rafiel]].<ref name="hatari" /> | ||
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The ancient language's only remaining common usage among beorc cultures is, according to [[Ike]], by practitioners of magic.<ref name="tellius language" /> In the events of the two games, this is primarily demonstrated by [[Micaiah]], who on several occasions in several pieces of dialogue is seen briefly chanting in the ancient language before attacking with her [[Light (magic)|light magic]]. | The ancient language's only remaining common usage among beorc cultures is, according to [[Ike]], by practitioners of magic.<ref name="tellius language" /> In the events of the two games, this is primarily demonstrated by [[Micaiah]], who on several occasions in several pieces of dialogue is seen briefly chanting in the ancient language before attacking with her [[Light (magic)|light magic]]. | ||
In {{FE10}}, if studied carefully, ancient language text can also be seen as part of the glowing runes appearing around a magic user when using certain tomes. The same text is reused verbatim in {{FE13}}'s tome-casting runes, most notably being visible on [[Valflame]]; the ancient language otherwise does not actually appear in ''Awakening''. | In {{FE10}}, if studied carefully, ancient language text can also be seen as part of the glowing runes appearing around a magic user when using certain tomes. The same text is reused verbatim in {{FE13}}{{'}}s tome-casting runes, most notably being visible on [[Valflame]]; the ancient language otherwise does not actually appear in ''Awakening''. The text does not translate into anything coherent or meaningful in either language's version of the ancient language, and is nothing more than decorative gibberish.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://serenesforest.net/awakening/miscellaneous/trivia/|title=Awakening - Trivia|site=Serenes Forest|retrieved=January 8, 2015}}</ref> | ||
===Galdrar=== | ===Galdrar=== | ||
[[File:Ss fe10 reyson galdr of rebirth.png|thumb|right|[[Reyson]] performs the galdr of rebirth to heal [[Renning]].]] | [[File:Ss fe10 reyson galdr of rebirth.png|thumb|right|[[Reyson]] performs the galdr of rebirth to heal [[Renning]].]] | ||
In addition to its usage in conventional beorc magic, the ancient language is also the foundation of a type of lyrical magic known as "seid magic". | In addition to its usage in conventional beorc magic, the ancient language is also the foundation of a type of lyrical magic known as "seid magic". A '''galdr''' (Japanese: {{ruby|{{hl|呪歌|Juka}}|{{hl|ガルドル|Garudoru}}}} ''galdr''; plural: '''galdrar''') is a song in the ancient language performed in this manner. Galdrar are almost entirely used by members of the [[heron]] clan, although owing to drawing [[Branded|lineage]] from [[Lehran]], the apostles of [[Begnion]] are capable of using certain galdrar as well and are taught one of the most important. | ||
These galdrar have been seen in action or discussed in the course of the games' story events: | These galdrar have been seen in action or discussed in the course of the games' story events: | ||
* '''Galdr of rebirth:''' This galdr has great healing powers, and is equally effective on both living creatures and on plants. It is extraordinarily difficult to perform, and under normal conditions requires at least two herons to perform it simultaneously to succeed, though an environment suffused with a high dose of order energy or a period of calm makes it possible for a single heron to perform it alone.<ref>{{Cite|'''Tibarn:''' Are you sure about this? I thought the galdr of rebirth was too powerful and complex for a single heron to perform.<br>'''Reyson:''' Usually, | * '''Galdr of rebirth:''' This galdr has great healing powers, and is equally effective on both living creatures and on plants. It is extraordinarily difficult to perform, and under normal conditions requires at least two herons to perform it simultaneously to succeed, though an environment suffused with a high dose of order energy or a period of calm makes it possible for a single heron to perform it alone.<ref>{{Cite|'''Tibarn:''' Are you sure about this? I thought the galdr of rebirth was too powerful and complex for a single heron to perform.<br>'''Reyson:''' Usually, that's true. Right now, however, Ashera's awakening has infused the world with order; I've never felt stronger. What's more, Lord Renning's condition seems less severe than a true Feral One. I think I can do this.|[[Tibarn]] and [[Reyson]]|Radiant Dawn}}</ref> It has been performed four known times: once by [[Leanne]] and [[Reyson]] to restore life to the burnt-out Serenes Forest; by Leanne and Reyson to heal [[Rajaion]]'s mind from the effects of [[Izuka]]'s [[Feral One]] drug; once by [[Rafiel]] alone to cure [[Muarim]] of a Feral One drug dose; and once by Reyson alone to heal [[Renning]] from the the Feral One drug. This galdr is known in the ''Path of Radiance'' [[Sound Room of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance|Sound Room]] as "Life Returns". | ||
* '''Galdr of release:''' This galdr is a failsafe for [[Yune]]'s confinement in [[Lehran's Medallion]], and will awaken and release her (also awakening [[Ashera]]) when performed successfully to the medallion. At the height of the Laguz Alliance/Begnion war, when Yune's release through war seemed imminent, the galdr of release was performed by [[Micaiah]] to release Yune. This galdr was originally known by Lehran, and is inherited through generations of [[Begnion]] apostles, who appear to instinctively know it as part of [[Branded|their genetic inheritance]].<ref>{{Cite|The words. They are passed down through the ages like a bloodline. Though time may pass, their meaning is never lost. When I heard you sing the melody, the words came to me. [...] When I heard the melody, the lyrics felt as if they poured out from deep within me. I know this song. | * '''Galdr of release:''' This galdr is a failsafe for [[Yune]]'s confinement in [[Lehran's Medallion]], and will awaken and release her (also awakening [[Ashera]]) when performed successfully to the medallion. At the height of the Laguz Alliance/Begnion war, when Yune's release through war seemed imminent, the galdr of release was performed by [[Micaiah]] to release Yune. This galdr was originally known by Lehran, and is inherited through generations of [[Begnion]] apostles, who appear to instinctively know it as part of [[Branded|their genetic inheritance]].<ref>{{Cite|The words. They are passed down through the ages like a bloodline. Though time may pass, their meaning is never lost. When I heard you sing the melody, the words came to me. [...] When I heard the melody, the lyrics felt as if they poured out from deep within me. I know this song. I've known it since before I was born. I am…|[[Micaiah]]|Radiant Dawn}}</ref> It only has power when performed by Lehran or his apostle descendants, the only ones with the power to invoke its effect, and will have no effect on the medallion if performed by anybody else, including other herons.<ref name="altina">{{Cite|'''Elincia:''' Mist...That's the song that... But...the melody's a little different, isn't it?<br>'''Ike:''' It's similar to the song Reyson and Leanne sang in the forest. My mother used to sing it as a lullaby.<br>'''Reyson:''' It is the song of release. The one Lillia entrusted to Elena.<br>'''Mist:''' B-but...I wore the medallion and sang that song almost every single night! And nothing ever happened.<br>'''Reyson:''' The magical effect of the song is awakened by the power of the singer. ...It can't be unleashed by just anyone. The true song of release can only be sung by a girl named Altina...Lillia wanted your mother to take the melody to Altina and return the medallion to its rightful place in Serenes Forest.|[[Elincia]], [[Ike]], [[Reyson]], and [[Mist]]|Path of Radiance}}</ref> Its melody is very similar to that of the galdr of rebirth.<ref>{{Cite|'''Ike:''' Don't I know… Mist, isn't that Mother's song?<br>'''Mist:''' Not quite. But it… It is close.|[[Ike]] and [[Mist]]|Path of Radiance}}</ref> | ||
* '''Galdr of sleep:''' A galdr which is used to calm the chaotic energies of Lehran's Medallion; its name implies that it involves lulling Yune to sleep. Unlike the galdr of release, any heron can perform this.<ref>{{Cite|A galdr that can quell the chaotic energies of the dark god imprisoned in Lehran's Medallion. It can be sung by any member of the heron clan.|The galdr of sleep's [[Base#Library|Glossary]] entry|Radiant Dawn}}</ref> | * '''Galdr of sleep:''' A galdr which is used to calm the chaotic energies of Lehran's Medallion; its name implies that it involves lulling Yune to sleep. Unlike the galdr of release, any heron can perform this.<ref>{{Cite|A galdr that can quell the chaotic energies of the dark god imprisoned in Lehran's Medallion. It can be sung by any member of the heron clan.|The galdr of sleep's [[Base#Library|Glossary]] entry|Radiant Dawn}}</ref> It is never seen to be used in the games themselves, but Yune commented on how she was constantly accompanied by somebody singing it, describing it as "sweet, gentle music".<ref>{{Cite|'''Yune:''' Ashera and I see things a little differently… During my long sleep, I was wrapped in sweet, gentle music.<br>'''Ike:''' Heron galdrar?<br>'''Yune:''' Yes, but more important than the song itself, I was never alone. There was always someone, singing comfort to me. Ashera shouldn't have isolated herself. She became lonely and bitter, and lost touch with her people.|Yune and [[Ike]]|Radiant Dawn}}</ref> | ||
* '''Dirge of ruin:''' A forbidden, powerful galdr with unknown but presumably highly destructive consequences. It is never seen actually used, but [[Reyson]] contemplated using it to avenge the fall of Serenes and his family during [[Ike]]'s hunt for [[Oliver]].<ref>{{Cite|'''Reyson:''' Once I stand at the altar, I can take care of them. Every one of them.<br>'''Tibarn:''' You can't mean... Are you thinking of using the forbidden magic?<br>'''Reyson:''' ...Yes. I will sing those monsters the dirge of ruin.<br>'''Tibarn:''' Are you mad?! You mustn't! I can't allow it!<br>'''Reyson:''' With permission or without, I do what I must! It is retribution for genocide! Retribution for this forest!|[[Reyson]] and [[Tibarn]]|Path of Radiance}}</ref> | * '''Dirge of ruin:''' A forbidden, powerful galdr with unknown but presumably highly destructive consequences. It is never seen actually used, but [[Reyson]] contemplated using it to avenge the fall of Serenes and his family during [[Ike]]'s hunt for [[Oliver]].<ref>{{Cite|'''Reyson:''' Once I stand at the altar, I can take care of them. Every one of them.<br>'''Tibarn:''' You can't mean... Are you thinking of using the forbidden magic?<br>'''Reyson:''' ...Yes. I will sing those monsters the dirge of ruin.<br>'''Tibarn:''' Are you mad?! You mustn't! I can't allow it!<br>'''Reyson:''' With permission or without, I do what I must! It is retribution for genocide! Retribution for this forest!|[[Reyson]] and [[Tibarn]]|Path of Radiance}}</ref> | ||
These four galdrar, which each perform a unique function, are learned progressively by the playable herons as part of their [[Galdrar]] skill: | These four galdrar, which each perform a unique function, are learned progressively by the playable herons as part of their [[Galdrar]] skill: | ||
* '''Vigor:''' A common galdr used to [[Dance|refresh allies during a fight]], allowing them to move again.<ref>{{Cite|'''Micaiah:''' What happened just now? What was that strange song?<br>'''Sothe:''' That was Vigor, a heron galdr that can re energize our allies in a fight.|[[Micaiah]] and [[Sothe]]|Radiant Dawn}}</ref> This is the only galdr to be present both in gameplay and in cutscenes, and is known by default by all playable herons as part of their [[Galdrar]] skill. | * '''Vigor:''' A common galdr used to [[Dance|refresh allies during a fight]], allowing them to move again.<ref>{{Cite|'''Micaiah:''' What happened just now? What was that strange song?<br>'''Sothe:''' That was Vigor, a heron galdr that can re energize our allies in a fight.|[[Micaiah]] and [[Sothe]]|Radiant Dawn}}</ref> This is the only galdr to be present both in gameplay and in cutscenes, and is known by default by all playable herons as part of their [[Galdrar]] skill. | ||
* '''Bliss:''' Learned at level 15, raises an adjacent ally's [[biorhythm]] to its highest point. | * '''Bliss:''' Learned at level 15, raises an adjacent ally's [[biorhythm]] to its highest point. | ||
*'''Sorrow:''' Also learned at level 15, lowers the biorythm of adjacent enemies to its lowest point. | *'''Sorrow:''' Also learned at level 15, lowers the biorythm of adjacent enemies to its lowest point. | ||
*'''Valor:''' Learned at level 30, completely fills an allied laguz's transformation gauge. | *'''Valor:''' Learned at level 30, completely fills an allied laguz's transformation gauge. | ||
*'''Recovery:''' Learned at level 40, completely restores the [[HP]] and removes any [[status | *'''Recovery:''' Learned at level 40, completely restores the [[HP]] and removes any [[status effects]] of adjacent allies. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
