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Orcish is the language of the Orcs, and a descendant of the language known as Old Orcish. While it is unknown precisely when the transition from Old Orcish to modern Orcish took place, it could not have evolved any later than 3E 417, by the time of which it was well established by the Orcs of High Rock and Hammerfell.[1] However, seeing that there is evidence for the Old Orcish language having been largely forgotten by 2E 582,[2] it's impossible to know for certain when this transition did in fact occur.
Language Family and Genetic RelationshipEdit
Orcish is likely a direct descendant of Old Orcish.
Spread of LanguageEdit
Due to its age compared to Old Orcish, modern Orcish is spoken more widely by society. Circa 3E 417, Orcish language lessons were provided by various Fighters Guild trainers and Mages Guild patricians. At the time, Orcish was a required skill in the Fighters Guild's High Rock and Hammerfell branches.[1]
Known WordsEdit
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ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b Orcish skill in Daggerfall
- ^ Kharstun's dialogue in ESO
- ^ Agra Crun
- ^ a b Strange Rituals of the Orsimer — Chaplain Jorden, Priest of Arkay
- ^ a b c Wood Orc settlement names in ESO
- ^ a b c d e f Orc Strongholds in Skyrim
- ^ 16 Accords of Madness, v. XII
- ^ a b Key to Gularz Khazgur Keep name
- ^ Yatzog's dialogue in ESO: Orsinium
- ^ Vosh Rakh — Ugdorga, the King's Scribe
- ^ Arms and Armor of the Orcish Champion, Gushagub Gro-Shugdurbam
- ^ Sorrow's Kiss quest in ESO