02-23-2018, 01:46 AM
(02-22-2018, 08:38 AM)Alynorae Eilnathna Wrote:(02-22-2018, 04:43 AM)Sumayl al-Akhir Wrote: "It is considered a mark of a well-educated man to learn the noble languages in which much ancient histories and knowledge is recorded. I was not always the best student, but my family did ensure that I was properly tutored."
"Interesting," Aly replies. She glances fleetingly toward the other two people sitting with her, wondering why they have suddenly grown so quiet. "What other noble languages did your family ensure you be tutored in?"
"In my studies of metallurgy, I was tutored in the ancient language of the Giants. They have fallen from their past glories, and most are little more than brutes now, but in the ancient times they were scholars and artists and artisans of repute, and recorded much of what we know about metalwork."