VAEICK LANGUAGE
While writing has never been the main form of communication between wickerbeasts, there is an alphabet known as Vaeick. The writing originates from the olden days on Osova, when mankind and monster lived together and stone was used to carve stories.
It's unclear who wrote Vaeick. The language was developed so that wickerbeasts could eternally preserve their stories by using their claws to carve signs.
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THE ALPHABET
​a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
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The alphabet consists of 26 signs, just like the human alphabet consists of 26 letters. Each sign is made up of smooth strokes or lines and dots. The language the signs are written in, is mostly English.
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DOTS & LINES
GRID BASED LANGUAGE
When looking at the dots, you’ll find them on a grid, like on the image. Every dot of a sign is placed on one of these grid-dots. More on this later, when every letter is shown on their grid. As you will be able to see, the only exception to the rule is the sign ‘C’; which falls off the grid. This is, because the sign has been added later. Before this sign was added, an ‘S’ or ‘K’ was used in its place.
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The lines of the signs are either straight, curved or a combination of both. When drawing a line, you use the dot grid to find where to start and stop a line. The basic shape of a line resembles a human alphabet letter quite closely most of the time!
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Just like human writing, wicker writing may vary. Some wickers are excellent writers and follow the grid precisely, others may use a more “free” hand when writing.
LEARNING VAEICK
Learning how to read wicker writing really isn’t that hard. A watchful eye can spot the similarities between the human alphabet and the wicker signs within seconds. This is why reading wicker writing is much easier than writing the signs.
You’ve already read the theory behind the design and basic shape of the signs. Below you’ll find a more detailed image of each sign and their place on the grid.
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glossary of terms
fera
The general wildlife term for Osova. This is all encompassing for animals.
plera
The general plant wildlife term for Osova. This is all encompassing for plants.
OSHARI
A species of cow-like creatures that are raised for food, heavy lifting, and travel. They stand on two legs and have flipper-like arms in the front. Typically, Oshari have plated faces and three eyes. They have tail feathers, and a crest jewel in the middle of their chest.
Skitadel
A species of lizard-like creatures that are raised for heavy lifting, and travel. They stand on four legs and have long narrow reptillian faces. They are the natural predator of Oshari, however, if fed regularly and tamed, will typically leave Oshari alone.
Vaeick
The wickerbeast language. The language mimicks the english alphabet and has 26 letters.
Vipera (Ꞩ)
The wickerbeast currency, otherwise known as Ꞩ. Coins are gold or silver in color and come in dollar and cent amounts.
Beserker's DISEASE
A wickerbeast disease that develops as a result of years of malnutrition from famine-like conditions. Due to a wicker beast's headstrong nature, Berserker's Disease can exacerbate this into constant aggression accompanied with: poor cognitive skills, mania, and loss of sleep.
Sphinx syndrome (sps)
A hereditary disease unique to wickerbeasts is known as Sphinx Syndrome. This disease is where a wickerbeast will be born hairless and deaf. Sphinx Syndrome wickers can be born with horns but the horns are typically small or will break easily.
Vipera's Trial
It is something that a wickerbeast claims out loud when challenging another wickerbeast to 1 on 1 combat. This is usually a fight to the death and is more common in rural factions. The individual who wins will collect whatever items and money the opponent has and typically the respect of the rest of the community. It is an old practice and not always honored.
hidden trail
Keywords for "banned market" where individuals sell banned goods and more nefarious things like hunted wickerbeast parts or dangerous fera. Typically ran by humans, however some tougher (or evil) wickerbeasts and Etekoi partake in selling or buying goods from here. The market tends to move around to avoid being discovered by authorities.
Remembrance eve
The 27th of December. It is a day for remembering those who have been lost over the year and those who have been a large part of an individual's journey.
GALIVAESTICE
Pronounced "Gal-IH-VAE-stice." It is the winter celebration and the equivalent to what would be considered modern day pagan Christmas or other winter celebratory holidays. It is held on the 23rd of December.
armistice eve
This day is what is commonly referred to as New Years Eve for Osova. It is the day before the Day of New Souls, December 31st. This eve is filled with partying and is a large day for drinking and celebration. Many will come to Grandesburg specifically for this day to experience the celebration.
Day of New SOULS
This day is what is commonly referred to as New Years Day for Osova. It is held on the first of the year, January 1st.
Emberling
A wickerbeast term for "having butterflies" or heavy love feelings towards another. This can also mean someone does not have a good feeling about something (e.g., "I don't have a good emberling about this.")
wickerlings
The simplest terms for baby wickers. The other simplest term is to call them what they are: children.
king's court
A clutch of kingbeast hatchlings.
Moon wisps
Firefly-like glowing spores that come from the moon mushroom. These are considered to be representations of wickerbeasts who have passed.
maneless
A derogatory word primarily used towards other wickerbeasts that means 'cowardly' or 'spineless.'
ETEKOI
A lemur-like anthropomorphic species that live in the world of Osova. They have elemental powers among the lines of fire, ice, and wind. These creatures can also be skilled in healing powers.
Crystalithium
A power source of the present (contemporary) century.