![]() Though the individual words have incredible depth, there are far fewer words in the Black Speech than in many other languages, though the root mutations as well as the addition of prefixes and suffixes allow innumerable variations. And, of course, mutating the root yields even more meanings. Each word encompasses a broad range of concepts, each with a different connotation depending on their arrangement with other words in the language and the addition of prefixes and suffixes, revealing different and deeper meanings held within the root. Many make the mistake of attributing basic meanings to the words, but each holds far greater meaning and significance than a translation can supply. Īs mentioned, the Dark Tongue is rich in phrases and words that express the complex nature of Chaos. Beastmen speak a mix of the Dark Tongue and crude grunts, roars and gestures, as their bestial faces, in a myriad of different forms, often have a difficult time conjugating pure Dark Tongue. The Dark Elves of Naggaroth also speak a related language called "Black Elven" or Druhir, which blends the lexicons of Eltharin (the original tongue of the Elves still used by the High Elves) and Black Speech, though they use pure Dark Tongue when discussing matters related to sorcery. Queekish, the language of the Skaven, is ultimately a bastardisation of the Black Speech, polluted by mispronunciations and injected with squeaks, trills, and other sounds, since the ratmen lack the anatomical structure within their mouths to enunciate the words properly. The Dark Tongue is also a root language for others spoken in the Old World and beyond. ![]() ![]() ![]() Speaking the Dark Tongue does not (always) attract the attention of the Dark Gods, nor can it be used to speak the incantations needed to cast a spell or recite a ritual. While similar in some ways to Daemonic - the magical language used for casting Chaos spells and rituals - Black Speech lacks the magical weight found in the other, more blasphemous tongue. It is the only language that can adequately express the mysteries of Chaos, capturing the mystical and the arcane in ways that no other language can. The Dark Tongue, sometimes called the Black Speech, is the language of Chaos, spoken by its mortal and daemonic servants and followers. ![]()
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