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[[File:Thonthal.jpg|thumb|Thonthal is traditionally symbolized by an elephant in a pointed hat]]
[[File:Thonthal.jpg|thumb|Thonthal is traditionally symbolized by a pointed hat riding an elephant]]
'''Thonthal''' /'θɒnˌθʌl/ is a North-Central [[Continent]] language, first spoken in the end of the first revolution by peoples that have formed [[Leykarya]]. It is the state language of Leykarya and was the state language of [[Darda]] and [[Xornerian]]. It is the lingua franca of the Continent and one of the most commonly spoken foreign languages.
'''Thonthal''' /'θɒnˌθʌl/ is a North-Central [[Continent]] language, first spoken in the end of the first revolution by peoples that have formed [[Leykarya]]. It is the state language of Leykarya and was the state language of [[Darda]] and [[Xornerian]]. It is the lingua franca of the Continent and one of the most commonly spoken foreign languages.
== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
[[File:Thonthal4.jpg|200px|left|thumb|The symbol of the Thonthal language. Central Dantrian tapestry]]
The meaning of the word "thonthal" is famously unknown, although, given Thonthal's ancient roots, hardly surprising. Although Thonthal's development was extremely slow in the past 3000 years, it had its share of change, and while many ancient documents are readable, they are still different enough that a native speaker wouldn't be able to fully or immediately understand them.
The meaning of the word "thonthal" is famously unknown, although, given Thonthal's ancient roots, hardly surprising. Although Thonthal's development was extremely slow in the past 3000 years, it had its share of change, and while many ancient documents are readable, they are still different enough that a native speaker wouldn't be able to fully or immediately understand them.
Modern pronunciation does not reflect that hypothesis, instead treating "thonthal" as compound of "thon" and "thal", which makes the word meaningless.
Modern pronunciation does not reflect that hypothesis, instead treating "thonthal" as compound of "thon" and "thal", which makes the word meaningless.
Traditionally, the closest pair of words, associated with Thonthal are "thone" and "thaly", which mean "elephant" and "pointed hat", leading to Thonthal being humorously represented with an image of an elephant wearing a pointed hat.
Traditionally, the closest pair of words, associated with Thonthal are "thone" and "thaly", which mean "elephant" and "pointed hat", leading to Thonthal being humorously represented with an image of a pointed hat riding an elephant.
== Features ==
== Features ==