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If a DM would prefer to use Hyrulean content in a more traditional ''Dungeons & Dragons'' setting, it is best if the Hyrulean languages below are replaced with their listed equivalent.
 
If a DM would prefer to use Hyrulean content in a more traditional ''Dungeons & Dragons'' setting, it is best if the Hyrulean languages below are replaced with their listed equivalent.
  
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! Language !! Other Names !! Typical Speakers !! Script !! Equivalent !! d12
 
! Language !! Other Names !! Typical Speakers !! Script !! Equivalent !! d12
 
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| [[Ancient (language)|Ancient]] || Ancient Hylian, Sheikah || gods, {{R|Sheikah}}, [[Researcher (class)|researchers]] || Ancient || ''Celestial'' || 1
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| {{inpage|Ancient}} || Ancient Hylian, Sheikah || gods, {{R|Sheikah}}, [[Researcher (class)|researchers]] || Ancient || ''Celestial'' || 1
 
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| [[Blin (language)|Blin]] || Beastspeak, Moblin || {{R|Blin}}s and allies of [[Ganon]] || Stal || ''Goblin or Undercommon'' || 2
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| {{inpage|Blin}} || Beastspeak, Moblin || {{R|Blin}}s and allies of [[Ganon]] || Stal || ''Goblin and Undercommon'' || 2
 
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| [[Deku (language)|Deku]] || Treetongue, Sylvan || {{R|deku scrub}}s, {{R|korok}}s, {{R|kokiri}}, fairies || Ancient || ''Sylvan'' || 3
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| {{inpage|Deku}} || Treetongue, Sylvan || {{R|deku scrub}}s, {{R|korok}}s, {{R|kokiri}}, fairies || Ancient || ''Elvish and Sylvan'' || 3
 
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| [[Eldric (language)|Eldric]] || Goro, Ignan, Terran, Subrosian || {{R|Goron}}s, {{R|Mogma}}, {{R|Subrosian}}s, fire or earth elementals || Common || ''Dwarvish'' || 4-5
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| {{inpage|Eldish}} || Goro, Ignan, Terran, Subrosian || {{R|Goron}}s, {{R|Mogma}}, {{R|Subrosian}}s, fire or earth elementals || Common || ''Dwarvish, Ignan, and Terran'' || 4-5
 
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| [[Gerudo (language)|Gerudo]] || — || {{R|gerudo}}, zuna, desert-dwellers || Gerudo || ''Orc'' || 6
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| {{inpage|Gerudo}} || — || {{R|gerudo}}, zuna, desert-dwellers || Gerudo || ''Orc'' || 6
 
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| [[Hedric (language)|Hedric]] || Anouki, Tundran, Yook || {{R|Anouki}}, {{R|Yeti}}, ice or wind elementals || Common || ''Giant'' || 7
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| {{inpage|Hedric}} || Anouki, Tundran, Yook || {{R|Anouki}}, {{R|Yeti}}, ice or wind elementals || Common || ''Giant and Auran'' || 7
 
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| [[Hylian (language)|Hylian]] || Common, Hyrulean || [[Races of Light|races of light]], especially {{R|hylian}}s || Common || ''Common'' ||  
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| {{inpage|Hylian}} || Common, Hyrulean || [[Races of Light|races of light]], especially {{R|hylian}}s || Common || ''Common'' ||  
 
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| [[Lizal (language)|Lizal]] || Draconic, Lizalfos || {{R|Lizalfos}} and most intelligent reptiles || Stal || ''Draconic'' || 8
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| {{inpage|Lizal}} || Draconic, Saurian || {{R|Lizalfos}} and most intelligent reptiles || Stal || ''Draconic'' || 8
 
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| [[Minish (language)|Minish]] || Picoran || {{R|Minish}} and other diminutive creatures || Minish || ''Gnomish'' || 9
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| {{inpage|Minish}} || Picoran || {{R|Minish}} and other diminutive creatures || Minish || ''Gnomish'' || 9
 
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| [[Stal (language)|Stal]] || Darkspeak, Necrish || [[undead]] creatures, [[garo]] || Stal || ''Abyssal or Infernal'' || 10
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| {{inpage|Stal}} || Abyssal, Infernal || [[undead]] and other monsters || Stal || ''Abyssal and Infernal'' || 10
 
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| [[Twilight (language)|Twilight]] || — || {{R|twili}}, [[twilit]], [[Twilight Realm|Twilight creatures]] || Ancient || ''Deep Speech'' || 11
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| {{inpage|Twilight}} || — || {{R|twili}}, [[twilit]], [[Twilight Realm|Twilight]] denizens || Ancient || ''Deep Speech'' || 11
 
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| [[Zoran (language)|Zoran]] || Aquan, Auran, Ritish || {{R|Zora}}, {{R|Rito}}, {{R|Parella}}, aquatic creatures || Zoran || ''Elvish'' || 12
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| {{inpage|Zoran}} || Aquan, Auran || {{R|Zora}}, {{R|Parella}}, aquatic creatures || Common || ''Elvish and Aquan'' || 12
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==Ancient==
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==Blin==
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==Deku==
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==Eldish==
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In the common language of Hylian, '''Eldish''' is named after the [[Eldin]] region where its speakers are abundant.
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==Gerudo==
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==Hylian==
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The '''Hylian''' language&mdash;also known as '''Hyrulean''', '''Common''', or the '''common tongue'''&mdash;is one of the most abundantly spoken [[languages]] in the [[Light World]], and is understood by virtually all {{Race|Hylian}}s and allies of hylians.  Many races such as {{Race|Goron}}s and {{Race|Gerudo}} are typically fluent in it, but even among them it is typically a second language learned after their own regional or cultural tongue.
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Like the hylian race themselves, the Hylian language may have originated in some form from the goddess [[Hylia]].  She is known to primarily speak Hylian, while other deities of her status typically speak {{L|Ancient}} or other more esoteric languages.
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===Scripts===
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There are at least three separate Hylian scripts used throughout different regions of the [[Light World]].  The three most predominant scripts are "Hyrulean Hylian," "Sea Hylian", and "Sky Hylian."  Each script shares approximately the same alphabet, but characters are written very differently.  Each word is meant to be spoken identically regardless of which script is used, but some scholars apply regional accents to different scripts.-->
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===Literal translations===
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'''''Chu.''' [choo].''  An onomatopoeia for "squeak" sounds.  Often used in words related to mice and certain [[ooze]]s.  Examples include {{MI|bombchu}} and {{c|Chuchu}}.
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'''''Geldo.''' [geldoh].''  (Archaic, Vulgar).  A mistranslation of [[gerudo]], which is now seen as an ignorant or disrespectful name for the race.  "Geldo" has a connotation with sand and deserts, much like the most renowned gerudo.  Geldo is still used in the names of monsters such as {{C|Geldarm}} and {{C|Geldman}}.
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'''''-fos.''' [dohs] or [fohz].''  The suffix "fos" is often applied to the names of anthropomorphic monster species.  Examples include {{C|Chilfos}}, {{C|Lizalfos}}, {{C|Stalfos}}, and {{C|Wolfos}}.
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==Lizal==
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==Minish==
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==Stal==
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==Twilight==
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The '''Twilight''' language is the most abundant language spoken in the [[Twilight Realm]], and is infrequently spoken in the [[Light World]].  Usually only those with ties to the realm speak it, including [[twilit]]s and {{R|Twili}} themselves.  Indeed, it is the language of the {{R|Twili}}, and its etymological roots overlap with the {{L|Hylian}} language.  Both Twilight and {{L|Hylian}} are rooted in a common ancestral tongue which itself is derivative of {{L|Ancient}}. 
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To Light Worlders, when Twilight is spoken spoken it often sounds like scrambled Hylian, but there is too little in common to clearly communicate messages.
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Those unaccustomed to hearing Twilight often claim it sounds as though every word echoes slightly.
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The script used in Twilight is shared by {{L|Ancient}}, though linguists are quick to point out some stylistic differences.
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==Zoran==
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[[Category:Languages]]
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[[Category:Hylian]]</noinclude>
  
  

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Your race indicates the languages your character can speak by default, and you might give you access to one or more additional languages through your class or other features. Note these languages on your character sheet. Choose your languages from the table below, or choose one that is common in your campaign.

If a DM would prefer to use Hyrulean content in a more traditional Dungeons & Dragons setting, it is best if the Hyrulean languages below are replaced with their listed equivalent.


Language Other Names Typical Speakers Script Equivalent d12
Ancient Ancient Hylian, Sheikah gods, sheikah, researchers Ancient Celestial 1
Blin Beastspeak, Moblin blins and allies of Ganon Stal Goblin and Undercommon 2
Deku Treetongue, Sylvan deku scrubs, koroks, kokiri, fairies Ancient Elvish and Sylvan 3
Eldish Goro, Ignan, Terran, Subrosian gorons, mogma, subrosians, fire or earth elementals Common Dwarvish, Ignan, and Terran 4-5
Gerudo — gerudo, zuna, desert-dwellers Gerudo Orc 6
Hedric Anouki, Tundran, Yook anouki, yeti, ice or wind elementals Common Giant and Auran 7
Hylian Common, Hyrulean races of light, especially hylians Common Common
Lizal Draconic, Saurian lizalfos and most intelligent reptiles Stal Draconic 8
Minish Picoran minish and other diminutive creatures Minish Gnomish 9
Stal Abyssal, Infernal undead and other monsters Stal Abyssal and Infernal 10
Twilight — twili, twilit, Twilight denizens Ancient Deep Speech 11
Zoran Aquan, Auran zora, parella, aquatic creatures Common Elvish and Aquan 12

Ancient

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Blin

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Deku

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Eldish

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In the common language of Hylian, Eldish is named after the Eldin region where its speakers are abundant.

Gerudo

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Hylian

The Hylian language—also known as Hyrulean, Common, or the common tongue—is one of the most abundantly spoken languages in the Light World, and is understood by virtually all hylians and allies of hylians. Many races such as gorons and gerudo are typically fluent in it, but even among them it is typically a second language learned after their own regional or cultural tongue.

Like the hylian race themselves, the Hylian language may have originated in some form from the goddess Hylia. She is known to primarily speak Hylian, while other deities of her status typically speak Ancient or other more esoteric languages.

Literal translations

Chu. [choo]. An onomatopoeia for "squeak" sounds. Often used in words related to mice and certain oozes. Examples include bombchu and chuchu.

Geldo. [geldoh]. (Archaic, Vulgar). A mistranslation of gerudo, which is now seen as an ignorant or disrespectful name for the race. "Geldo" has a connotation with sand and deserts, much like the most renowned gerudo. Geldo is still used in the names of monsters such as geldarm and geldman.

-fos. [dohs] or [fohz]. The suffix "fos" is often applied to the names of anthropomorphic monster species. Examples include chilfos, lizalfos, stalfos, and wolfos.

Lizal

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Minish

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Stal

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Twilight

The Twilight language is the most abundant language spoken in the Twilight Realm, and is infrequently spoken in the Light World. Usually only those with ties to the realm speak it, including twilits and twili themselves. Indeed, it is the language of the twili, and its etymological roots overlap with the Hylian language. Both Twilight and Hylian are rooted in a common ancestral tongue which itself is derivative of Ancient.

To Light Worlders, when Twilight is spoken spoken it often sounds like scrambled Hylian, but there is too little in common to clearly communicate messages.

Those unaccustomed to hearing Twilight often claim it sounds as though every word echoes slightly.

The script used in Twilight is shared by Ancient, though linguists are quick to point out some stylistic differences.

Zoran

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