Do people in Maj'Dul/DoF have their own language?

[GCT]

<DIV><FONT color=#6633ff>I realize that no PC's can come from there, so the question is really moot except for roleplaying purposes.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#6633ff></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#6633ff>I've noticed that they are all human in Maj'Dul, and obviously speak common.  But do they have another language that they speak to each other?  If so, what would this language be called?</FONT></DIV>

[Cusashorn]

<DIV>Lets see, I imagine they developed thier own form of Dervish language considering the local slang they use to describe foreigners and such.</DIV>

[Ama]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Cusashorn wrote:<BR> <DIV>Lets see, I imagine they developed thier own form of Dervish language considering the local slang they use to describe foreigners and such.</DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>I have to agree there Cusashorn because of the ways they address each other then address us outsiders.  I'm still wondering what the term "Bashar" means because when combined with other terms it can mean something good or something bad.  A good example would be "You Filthy Stinking Bashar I'll Kill you" however you turn around and say "Praise be to you bashar for your generosity" it kinda confounds you.  Almost makes me wonder if the term Bashar itself means outsider in the dervish language.

[Cusashorn]

<DIV>one of the NPC's at the docks says that it means "Outsider"</DIV>

[Jindrack]

"Barashar" means outsider or foreigner to the people of Maj'Dul.  Technically, it has a neutral connotation, but some of the dervish people use it in a derogatory way.

[Ama]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Jindrack wrote:<BR> "Barashar" means outsider or foreigner to the people of Maj'Dul.  Technically, it has a neutral connotation, but some of the dervish people use it in a derogatory way.<BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>I thought so since when i'm attacked many people use Barashar in their quote "Whitty Banter" that they spout out. 

[selch]

Such as also:Shair means "Poet", Shiir means "Poem", Safar means "travel", Safari means "traveller" (which is actually used opposite in most cases)

[Ama]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> selch wrote:<BR>Such as also:<BR><BR>Shair means "Poet", Shiir means "Poem", Safar means "travel", Safari means "traveller" (which is actually used opposite in most cases)<BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Well I also want to ask is the language that the Maj'Dul speaking a sort of slang/internal language inside of a regular language such as the Common Norrathian language. 

[QuestingCrafter]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Jindrack wrote:<BR> "Barashar" means outsider or foreigner to the people of Maj'Dul.  Technically, it has a neutral connotation, but some of the dervish people use it in a derogatory way.<BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>I took it to be like "gaijin" -- not inherently derogatory, but sometimes intended that way.

[selch]

<blockquote><hr>Amana wrote:<BR><BLOCKQUOTE><HR>selch wrote:<BR>Such as also:<BR><BR>Shair means "Poet", Shiir means "Poem", Safar means "travel", Safari means "traveller" (which is actually used opposite in most cases)<BR><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Well I also want to ask is the language that the Maj'Dul speaking a sort of slang/internal language inside of a regular language such as the Common Norrathian language. <hr></blockquote>No, basic Arabic.

[KniteShayd]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> selch wrote:<BR><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Amana wrote:<BR> <BR><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <HR> <BR>selch wrote:<BR>Such as also:<BR><BR>Shair means "Poet", Shiir means "Poem", Safar means "travel", Safari means "traveller" (which is actually used opposite in most cases)<BR><BR> <HR> <BR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Well I also want to ask is the language that the Maj'Dul speaking a sort of slang/internal language inside of a regular language such as the Common Norrathian language. <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR><BR><FONT color=#ff0000>No, basic Arabic.</FONT><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>confirmed.

[selch]

Sorry, forgot to add Persian influence, in various words/names used in this expansion (not just Arabic) However, this is no secret or no conspiracy that Isle of Ro created with that influence. Norrath has great examples of "what if" questions and that's what makes it more logical and beautiful.