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Tunge is a language spoken by the magic society, which completely isolated itself from the non-magic world during the late Middle Ages due to fear of persecution. The language developed as a result of this isolation and is descended from Old English, with some influences from other languages such as Old German. | Tunge is a language spoken by the magic society, which completely isolated itself from the non-magic world during the late Middle Ages due to fear of persecution. The language developed as a result of this isolation and is descended from Old English, with some influences from other languages such as Old German. | ||
== Etymology == | |||
Tunge (''/ˈtʊŋɛ/'') is the word for "tongue" and can be used to describe both, the organ and a language. | Tunge (''/ˈtʊŋɛ/'') is the word for "tongue" and can be used to describe both, the organ and a language. | ||
== Classification == | |||
Tunge is classified as a Germanic language and is a member of the West Germanic branch, which includes other languages, such as English, German, Dutch, and Afrikaans. It is also considered a member of the Anglo-Frisian group, which includes English, Frisian, and Low German. | Tunge is classified as a Germanic language and is a member of the West Germanic branch, which includes other languages, such as English, German, Dutch, and Afrikaans. It is also considered a member of the Anglo-Frisian group, which includes English, Frisian, and Low German. | ||
== History == | |||
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. | ||