The current Orc language, also known as Daraktan^[1], is the common language written and spoken by most orcs. It evolved from the archaic Hulgorkyn language used by the orcs many years ago.^[2] Daraktan uses the Dethek script.^[3]

ReferencesEdit

1. ↑ Thomas M. Costa. "Speaking in Tongues." Dragon Magazine Annual 1999. Page 29. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast.
2. ↑ Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition, p. 85. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
3. ↑ Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (August 2000). Player's Handbook 3rd edition, p. 74. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-1551-4.