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Common is the commonly spoken and written language used over much of the [[known worlds]] by descendants of the [[Eladamri]] who would have originally spoken [[Standard]]. Common has many dialects and variations, but the basic sentence structure and syntax has remained relatively similar. The main variations are in vocabulary, though some isolated cultures have been known to develop very different languages.
 
Common is the commonly spoken and written language used over much of the [[known worlds]] by descendants of the [[Eladamri]] who would have originally spoken [[Standard]]. Common has many dialects and variations, but the basic sentence structure and syntax has remained relatively similar. The main variations are in vocabulary, though some isolated cultures have been known to develop very different languages.
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==The Pendragon's Common==
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Common has many sub-dialects and regional variations. Words can frequently have slight or large differences in meaning, which also changes over time. The first person to really travel widely throughout the [[known worlds]](and to be widely respected), was Eieber, first [[Pendragon]] of [[Slayer Dragons]]. His lieutenants and subordinates, many of whom were his compatriates from [[Ataya]] or had spent many years at his side, often stayed behind on other worlds for long stretches.
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Thus, the Atayan dialect of Common became widely known as "The Pendragon's Common", a tradition which continued throughout the [[Ages]] of the [[Alliance]]. In fact, this persisted whether or not the actual Pendragon was Atayan or used a similar dialect, and became something of a running joke throughout the known worlds. Any time there was a disagreement about the meaning of a word, the first person to claim their definition was "The Pendragon's Common" usually won.
  
 
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Revision as of 19:39, 25 November 2020

Common is the commonly spoken and written language used over much of the known worlds by descendants of the Eladamri who would have originally spoken Standard. Common has many dialects and variations, but the basic sentence structure and syntax has remained relatively similar. The main variations are in vocabulary, though some isolated cultures have been known to develop very different languages.

The Pendragon's Common

Common has many sub-dialects and regional variations. Words can frequently have slight or large differences in meaning, which also changes over time. The first person to really travel widely throughout the known worlds(and to be widely respected), was Eieber, first Pendragon of Slayer Dragons. His lieutenants and subordinates, many of whom were his compatriates from Ataya or had spent many years at his side, often stayed behind on other worlds for long stretches.

Thus, the Atayan dialect of Common became widely known as "The Pendragon's Common", a tradition which continued throughout the Ages of the Alliance. In fact, this persisted whether or not the actual Pendragon was Atayan or used a similar dialect, and became something of a running joke throughout the known worlds. Any time there was a disagreement about the meaning of a word, the first person to claim their definition was "The Pendragon's Common" usually won.