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B~Lee · 01-10-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Con_Stripes

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"They are better related to sounds that letters make than directly to letters themselves, but yes, as the knowledge is lost to many, it can be used as a secret language."

"I have always found it so." Truebridge agreed quietly.
"Some good answers." Though truly Truebridge had expected more. "We're going to be focusing on a particular runic system this term, the Elder Futhark." He began.

"Some of you mentioned the 'runic alphabet'. While I don't mind this term, and on occasion may use it myself, it is worth noting that it is not an entirely correct term. While it is reasonable to compare a rune to a letter, strictly speaking runes are not an alphabet. Alphabet is a term for the latin based alphabet which we use, 'A B C.." and so forth, based on the names of the first two letters in Latin, Alpha and Beta. The equivalent term for the Runes we will be focusing this term on is 'futhark' and for much the same reason. The first six runes make up the name 'futhark.'"

The book in front of you is an introductory book only." Truebridge continued. "It summarises and introduces but that is all. The intent is to provide direction for your future research, and indeed for your homework assignments. This textbook is simply a guide, it is up to you to find a path, just like Runes themselves indicate the changing journey and not the final destination. You may of course use any textbooks you like as reference, but do be sure to credit your sources."

He looked around. "So for today, I suggest we skip the 'boring' stuff - you can do that for homework." Ethan Truebridge of course, never found anything truly boring, but his mind was rather different to most. "Instead we're going to make magic." He waited for the class to absorb that.

ooc: please read the Code of Conduct and refresh yourselves on the rules. Points losses will happen if there are more after this point

I'm working on the next post now... running out of words in this one.

"Did this man just say they were going to focus on magic? well duh it was a magic school. But still she was really interested in what he had to say so she sat quietly and wait for the magic to happen *smirk*

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B~Lee Puffskein Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Im Everywhere!!!! Posts: 1,352 Hogwarts RPG Name: Brittany Lee Third Year	Quote: Originally Posted by Con_Stripes " "They are better related to sounds that letters make than directly to letters themselves, but yes, as the knowledge is lost to many, it can be used as a secret language." "I have always found it so." Truebridge agreed quietly. "Some good answers." Though truly Truebridge had expected more. "We're going to be focusing on a particular runic system this term, the Elder Futhark." He began. "Some of you mentioned the 'runic alphabet'. While I don't mind this term, and on occasion may use it myself, it is worth noting that it is not an entirely correct term. While it is reasonable to compare a rune to a letter, strictly speaking runes are not an alphabet. Alphabet is a term for the latin based alphabet which we use, 'A B C.." and so forth, based on the names of the first two letters in Latin, Alpha and Beta. The equivalent term for the Runes we will be focusing this term on is 'futhark' and for much the same reason. The first six runes make up the name 'futhark.'" The book in front of you is an introductory book only." Truebridge continued. "It summarises and introduces but that is all. The intent is to provide direction for your future research, and indeed for your homework assignments. This textbook is simply a guide, it is up to you to find a path, just like Runes themselves indicate the changing journey and not the final destination. You may of course use any textbooks you like as reference, but do be sure to credit your sources." He looked around. "So for today, I suggest we skip the 'boring' stuff - you can do that for homework." Ethan Truebridge of course, never found anything truly boring, but his mind was rather different to most. "Instead we're going to make magic." He waited for the class to absorb that. ooc: please read the Code of Conduct and refresh yourselves on the rules. Points losses will happen if there are more after this point I'm working on the next post now... running out of words in this one. "Did this man just say they were going to focus on magic? well duh it was a magic school. But still she was really interested in what he had to say so she sat quietly and wait for the magic to happen smirk __________________ The Loyalists Funniest Sweetest HufflePuffs you'll ever meet Slytherin ♥