Bukk

Bukk /bʊk/ is a family of languages, also known as //Bukkean languages//, which are spoken in northern Tarnaria, specifically in Laeooy Coast, former Heran and the Overpol Expanse, later Overpol Region in Homestead.

Main languages include asdoh, hureed and the eastern torv. Although asdoh is no longer spoken, its influence on bukk is enormous and is reflected in many words that are used to this day but clearly don't obey the spelling and pronunciation rules of a local dialect. In a way, asdoh is the most consistent part of bukkean languages.

Bukkean languages are known for their fluid pronunciation rules which make it hard to navigate the various dialects, versions and offshoots. Written bukk is more consistent and generally falls into three main buckets of old spelling, northern spelling and southern spelling.

Bukkean languages have a characteristic intonation of finishing a phrase or a sentence with the tone going up, which to a foreigner might sound like the speaker is counting or listing items off. This monotonous quality is widely regarded as aesthetically pleasing and also a sign of nobility when utilized in formal situations, such as weddings, funerals and legal proceedings. Mandae is frequently read with a similar monotonous intonation, albeit with a different tonal pattern.

Underbukk

It was customary for noble families to design their own version of the bukk language that only family members were taught and allowed to speak. One of the requirements of marrying into such a family would be the mastering of the family's underbukk. The ritual is known as "morotōsha". Going through the ritual signifies the good will of the family, since learning it would require several members of the family to teach it to the newcomer. The whole family then tests the newcomer's knowledge, by requiring them to tell a story and answer questions.