Lore:Old Maelan
Old Maelan is a language created by the Men of Jevreth.
Note: Old Maelan is based on the real-world Old English language. The word "Maelan" comes from the Old English word mælan ("to speak").
History
In 416 MA, the language of Maelan (which will become known as "Old Maelan" in the future) began to overtake Noralar as the language of the people. Maelan is less complicated than Noralar and thus draws the more common people to its use. Also, in that same year, the language of Kingsword is created (based off of the Maelan language of this time).
By 515 MA, the Maelan language has evolved from its inception nearly 100 year prior. The more common, modern version of the language comes known simply as Maelan. The former, older version of the language becomes known as Old Maelan, which is now used primarily for naming (especially in Althas's northern regions).
