Languages of Polarus

The Polaran language is the official language in Polarus, although Arabic, Latin and English are widely spoken as well. Polaran itself is a mixture of Arabic and Latin, along with elements from the original Bolali language of the nomadic tribes that occupied the area.

History

Prior to the arrival of Riysian merchants in the 800s AD, Polarus was called Bolal, meaning “The Tent” in Old Nomadic.The language was simple and largely centred around the Nomadic lifestyle and the arid environment surrounding the people as the sea was still seen as impassable terrain.

Islam

On Islam and Arabic’s arrival to Bolal with Riysian explorers and trades, the nomads of Bolal were suddenly introduced to a whole new way of living and were forced out of their tents and into bigger settlements. However, if there’s one thing the Nomadic tribes wouldn’t give up easily, it would be their language. The Bolali may have accepted their lands to be called Al-Khaymah (Arabic for The Tent) but they wouldn’t adapt to Arabic that easily, resulting in the birth of what we now know as Early Polaran.

Empire of Exponent

When the Empire of Exponent conquered Bolal during the Polarussian Crusade, they renamed the country in a Latin manner. Thus Polarus was born. Polarans embraced this “new” identity and were forced, this time, to accept the new language brought upon them called Latin. This was when Polaran started resembling its current dialects, influenced by the western culture the Empire brought along.

Current Language Status

Polaran is the official language of the country, yet there are many dialects of it. The further north you go, the more Arabic you’ll hear in Polarus, and the more Arabic speakers you’ll find. In many coastal cities, you will be more likely to hear Latin influences on the language due to the remnants of the Empire.

The capital, Jandara, is where you’ll find the largest variety in Polaran. As different dialects, with various ratios of Arabic to Latin, are being spoken with each step you take. It should also be noted that the coastal nature of the city, along with it being the main dock of the states, have resulted in English rising in popularity throughout the city. It’s only a matter of time before the new generations pick it up as a second (or third) language as has recently been the case all around the world.