As I have watched Threlraan develop over time, I did so with awe and the idea that I would never do something like this. The complexity of simple doodles. Wow! ( I am sure you have seen this from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_constructed_languages )
Deciphering the language of the Biet Lagos is a major part of your story. You are in great company; Tolkien is but one. Off the top of my pea brain: Vulcan, Romulan, and Klingon from Star Trek. The list goes on. Even those examples are not as complex as Threlraan.
Certainly, I'll never need to develop such a language. That is until my story sent two people to the far side of the galaxy, and they can't understand or read anything. Maintaining the Star Trek analogy, you HAVE gone where very few have gone before. Gratz!
Wow! Such high praise from someone I barely know!! Hey - we have the same last name … now that’s seriously complex. LOL!!
But really, Mel, your words mean a great deal to me, especially knowing how busy you are. I look forward to checking out the Wiki. Write on and say ‘howdy’ to Matt and Aria!
I've loved hearing about your process--it's fascinating! Also, I think it's wonderful that you're following your curiosity into these dark and messy places. Maybe it's not the way others would do it, but that's exactly what makes it YOURS. ❤️
As I have watched Threlraan develop over time, I did so with awe and the idea that I would never do something like this. The complexity of simple doodles. Wow! ( I am sure you have seen this from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_constructed_languages )
Deciphering the language of the Biet Lagos is a major part of your story. You are in great company; Tolkien is but one. Off the top of my pea brain: Vulcan, Romulan, and Klingon from Star Trek. The list goes on. Even those examples are not as complex as Threlraan.
Certainly, I'll never need to develop such a language. That is until my story sent two people to the far side of the galaxy, and they can't understand or read anything. Maintaining the Star Trek analogy, you HAVE gone where very few have gone before. Gratz!
Wow! Such high praise from someone I barely know!! Hey - we have the same last name … now that’s seriously complex. LOL!!
But really, Mel, your words mean a great deal to me, especially knowing how busy you are. I look forward to checking out the Wiki. Write on and say ‘howdy’ to Matt and Aria!
(https://areluctantwriter.substack.com/p/requiem-for-the-future)!
I've loved hearing about your process--it's fascinating! Also, I think it's wonderful that you're following your curiosity into these dark and messy places. Maybe it's not the way others would do it, but that's exactly what makes it YOURS. ❤️
Joshua … thank you … and thank you for recognizing how dark and messy I am. 😁