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The History of Tunge is closely tied to the history of the magic society. In the late Middle Ages, the magic society became increasingly isolated from the non-magic world due to fear of persecution and witch hunts. This isolation led to the development of Tunge as a separate language. | The History of Tunge is closely tied to the history of the magic society. In the late Middle Ages, the magic society became increasingly isolated from the non-magic world due to fear of persecution and witch hunts. This isolation led to the development of Tunge as a separate language. | ||
Tunge descended from Old English, which was the language spoken in England from the 5th to the 11th centuries. However, due to the magic society's isolation, Tunge | Tunge descended from Old English, which was the language spoken in England from the 5th to the 11th centuries. However, due to the magic society's isolation, Tunge has retained many features of Old English that have been lost in modern English. For example, Tunge retains a grammatical case system, which was lost in the development of modern English. | ||
Tunge has been influenced by other lnguages, such as Old German, due to the magic society's contact with other Germanic-speaking countries. This influence can be seen in the vocabulary and grammar of Tunge. | Tunge has been influenced by other lnguages, such as Old German, due to the magic society's contact with other Germanic-speaking countries. This influence can be seen in the vocabulary and grammar of Tunge. | ||
Despite its isolation, Tunge continues to be spoken by the magic society to this day. It is taught to young witches and wizards as a part of their magical education and is used for communication within the magic community. While it is not widely known outside of the magic society, Tunge has played an important role in the preservation of Old English and the continuation of the Anglo-Frisian language group. | Despite its isolation, Tunge continues to be spoken by the magic society to this day. It is taught to young witches and wizards as a part of their magical education and is used for communication within the magic community. While it is not widely known outside of the magic society, Tunge has played an important role in the preservation of Old English and the continuation of the Anglo-Frisian language group. | ||