Post by Zaspar on Sept 22, 2024 19:42:22 GMT
Co-created with Beets The Beetle (Feenix) . Thanks for being a great teacher!
On Dragons
Diary, I have met the most astonishing woman today. Her name is Eroshira, and she is an archwyrm. Not only is she ethereally beautiful, but she is almost as politically relevant as my Father - I believe she helped to create the Universe or something like that. I saw her transform into her dragon form and I was captivated by the sheer radiance of her. She did not accept my proposal today, but I am hopeful something may spark between us.
I’ve met a lot of Dragons and Dragon-related creatures in Kantas. It would be nice to be able to interact with them in their own tongue. As a learned man, I speak a few languages already, so I am sure Draconic shan’t be too hard to add to the list.
My dear friend and mentor Beets has agreed to help me on this linguistic mission. We are to meet once a week for several hours. I shall pay her 12 gold per lesson. In between that time I am to practice my phrases. Because of this, we have decided to focus on situationally appropriate phrases that I may get a chance to use. I shall keep note of them here.
Lesson 1/14 - Greetings
Beets is an incredibly patient teacher, though some of her suggested phrases are not what I would have expected from her.
This week I learned:
When I see Eroshira again I will certainly try the last one.
Lesson 2/14 - Hunting
I’ve signed up to hunt down some ne'er-do-wells. Beets suggested learning some classic Draconic hunting phrases.
Lesson 3/14 - Schmoozing
My ball is coming up. I do not know who Father has invited, so it may be handy to learn some key Draconic schmoozing phrases in case a particularly beautiful speaker attends. Beets brought along a book titled ‘The Sexy Serpent Sisters’... I am learning there is more to her than appears.
Lesson 4/14 - Pronunciation & Grammar
Tongue twisters are no challenge for one as linguistically talented as I. But these are a slight challenge. I think Draconic is hard.
Lesson 5/14 - Engaged
Now, this is not a personal life diary, so I won’t say too much. But I have just become engaged and then been told some rather questionable information about my fiancée. It may be imperative to know these phrases in case I need to question someone. In Draconic. No, I don’t know why that would happen either, Diary, but here we are.
Lesson 6/14 - Battlemaster
Recently, I have shown off my incredible prowess in combat against a Necromancer and her army. I would like some witty lines to demoralise my opponents.
On Dragons
Diary, I have met the most astonishing woman today. Her name is Eroshira, and she is an archwyrm. Not only is she ethereally beautiful, but she is almost as politically relevant as my Father - I believe she helped to create the Universe or something like that. I saw her transform into her dragon form and I was captivated by the sheer radiance of her. She did not accept my proposal today, but I am hopeful something may spark between us.
I’ve met a lot of Dragons and Dragon-related creatures in Kantas. It would be nice to be able to interact with them in their own tongue. As a learned man, I speak a few languages already, so I am sure Draconic shan’t be too hard to add to the list.
My dear friend and mentor Beets has agreed to help me on this linguistic mission. We are to meet once a week for several hours. I shall pay her 12 gold per lesson. In between that time I am to practice my phrases. Because of this, we have decided to focus on situationally appropriate phrases that I may get a chance to use. I shall keep note of them here.
Lesson 1/14 - Greetings
Beets is an incredibly patient teacher, though some of her suggested phrases are not what I would have expected from her.
This week I learned:
- Greetings!
- Don’t touch my horde!
- Please don’t eat me!
- I didn’t mean to disturb your slumber but I was cold and thought you wouldn’t mind sharing your immense body heat with me.
When I see Eroshira again I will certainly try the last one.
Lesson 2/14 - Hunting
I’ve signed up to hunt down some ne'er-do-wells. Beets suggested learning some classic Draconic hunting phrases.
- It is better to be wise and wait than rush in and fail.
- Stay away from the pointy bits or you will lose an eye or your life.
- One bite is what can stand between food for the flock or the prey living for another day.
- The hearts of prey that have lived sad lonely lives will often be tough, chewy and full of gristle, whereas the hearts of those that lived a life that is full and loving will be rich, tender and juicy.
Lesson 3/14 - Schmoozing
My ball is coming up. I do not know who Father has invited, so it may be handy to learn some key Draconic schmoozing phrases in case a particularly beautiful speaker attends. Beets brought along a book titled ‘The Sexy Serpent Sisters’... I am learning there is more to her than appears.
- Who is your father, and what are his titles?
- I admire your hide, your scales do become you so, a thief in the night would have to stop to compliment them aloud: 'Dazzlingly marvelous! Perfect! Flawless! Staggering!!'
- Your presence was tolerable this time around, but should you dare enter my domain again without a suitable offering you won't be leaving it alive! However, perhaps if you please me upon your next visit you shan’t be leaving till well past sunrise.
Lesson 4/14 - Pronunciation & Grammar
Tongue twisters are no challenge for one as linguistically talented as I. But these are a slight challenge. I think Draconic is hard.
- I own a horde so grand, sublime. Don't come near to this horde, this horde is mine.
- A dragon ate a wagon that was full of many flagons, so many flagons inside that dragon from the wagon.
- Sensational shiny scales shall spontaneously shed.
Lesson 5/14 - Engaged
Now, this is not a personal life diary, so I won’t say too much. But I have just become engaged and then been told some rather questionable information about my fiancée. It may be imperative to know these phrases in case I need to question someone. In Draconic. No, I don’t know why that would happen either, Diary, but here we are.
- I think my fiancée is in a cult.
- I am looking for a fairy tale romance - my engagement is just a business deal.
- My fiancée’s cult apparently commit murder and worship demons, but she is very pretty, so it’s okay.
Lesson 6/14 - Battlemaster
Recently, I have shown off my incredible prowess in combat against a Necromancer and her army. I would like some witty lines to demoralise my opponents.
- Halt, fool, lest you end up speared on my rapier!
- I can create so many illusions, but none of them can come close to making you look competent.
- One more step and you shall taste Thunder!