Scottishen
Scottishen began as a tongue-in-cheek creation of the Sluag, a gastropod species known for their wit and sharp sense of humor. The Sluag developed the language as a parody of humanity’s peculiar tendencies—particularly their penchant for convoluted naming conventions and expressive communication styles. What started as a satirical commentary on human culture was filled with exaggerated phrases, recursive jokes, and linguistic quirks meant to amuse the Sluag elite.
However, as human colonization expanded and mingled with Sluag-controlled territories, Scottishen found an unlikely audience: the fringe communities and underground networks of the Human Entente. Its exaggerated humor and flexible vocabulary resonated with smugglers, hackers, and rebels, who appreciated its irreverence and adaptability. Over time, what began as a racial satire morphed into a slang widely spoken in the shadowy corners of human-controlled space.
Scottishen Language Guide
Phonology
- Core Sound Inventory: Based on the "Scott" root: /sk/, /ɔt/, /ɪ/, /i/.
- Vowel Shifts: Examples include Scott, Scat, Scotty, Scoot, Scut, etc.
- Syllable Structure: Compact, usually CV(C) or CVCV.
Morphology
Nouns
- Base Forms: Derived from "Scott":
- Scott: person or being.
- Scottar: weapon (e.g., Scottgun).
- Scottik: food (e.g., Scottilicious).
- Scottam: object/tool.
- Pluralization: Add -is or -as:
- Scott → Scottis (people).
- Scottik → Scottikas (foods).
- Possession: Add -an:
- Scott → Scottan (belonging to Scott).
Verbs
- Infinitive Form: Always ends in -ott:
- Scottott: to be.
- Scotlarott: to shoot (e.g., from a Scottgun).
- Scootott: to move quickly.
- Conjugation: By suffix:
- -i: I form (Scottotti: I am).
- -is: You form (Scottottis: You are).
- -at: They form (Scottottat: They are).
Syntax
- Sentence Structure: SVO (Subject-Verb-Object).
- Adjectives: Follow nouns and are derived from "Scott" variants:
- Scottilous: tasty.
- Scottyful: beautiful.
- Scootic: quick.
Expanded Morphology
Adjectives
- Formed with suffixes:
- -ilous: Positive (Scottilous: wonderful).
- -ish: Neutral (Scottish: ordinary).
- -ik: Negative (Scottik: unpleasant).
Adverbs
- Formed by adding -ily to adjectives:
- Scottilily: wonderfully.
- Scottishly: neutrally.
- Scottikily: poorly.
Pronouns
- Personal pronouns:
- Scotta: I/me.
- Scottu: You.
- Scottan: They/them.
- Scottas: We/us.
Verb Tenses and Moods
Tenses
- Present: Base + person suffix (Scottotti: I am).
- Past: Add -ed (Scottotted: I was).
- Future: Add -ska (Scottotska: I will be).
Moods
- Imperative: Drop final vowel (Scotlarott → Scotlar!: Fire!).
- Conditional: Add -ould (Scotlarould: would shoot).
Expanded Vocabulary
Everyday Nouns
- Scottikik: a drink.
- Scottocycle: a vehicle.
- Scottominium: a house.
- Scotternet: the internet.
Common Verbs
- Scotcrashott: to crash.
- Scotfixott: to repair.
- Scotlovott: to love.
Idioms
- "Scottar Scott Scottikik Scottam." (A warrior never wastes a drink.) Equivalent: "Waste not, want not."
- "Scottotti Scottar, Scottotska Scottillion!" (I am a warrior; I will be a legend!)
The Role of "Scit"
Definition
- A versatile wildcard used to fill gaps in vocabulary, emphasize emotion, or add humor.
Use Cases
- Interjection: "Scit!" (Wow! / Damn!).
- Noun Substitute: "Pass the Scit." (Pass the thing.)
- Adjective Intensifier: "Scottilous as Scit!" (Ridiculously amazing!).
- Verb: Scitott: to do something vague (Scottotti Scitott.: I’m doing something.).
Grammatical Integration
- Pluralization: Add -is (Scitis: things).
- Possession: Add -an (Scitan: belonging to Scit).
- Compound Words:
- ScitScottikik: a dangerously strong drink.
- ScitScottar: an uncontrollable weapon.
Cultural Enhancements
Proverbs
- "Scottar without a Scottgun is a Scitstorm waiting to happen." (A warrior without their weapon invites chaos.)
- "Scottikik today, Scottillion tomorrow." (A simple drink can lead to greatness.)
Festivals
- Scit Festival: Celebrating absurdity with nonsensical games, recursive "Scit Sentences," and wild cocktails (ScitScottikik).
Poetry
- "Scottotti Scottillion, Scootott Scottar in Scottlandia. Scottause Scottain, Scottause Scottair, Scottirth Scottas forever there." (I will be a legend, moving as a warrior in the Scott homeland. Because of water and air, we on earth are forever here.)
Examples
Basic Sentences
- Scottotti Scottik Scottilous. (I am eating something delicious.)
- Scottis Scottgun Scotlarott. (You are firing the Scottgun.)
Questions
- Ska-Scottottis Scottgun?(Are you using the Scottgun?)
Complex Sentences
- Scottotti Scottik Scottilous Scottan Scottar.(I eat the delicious food of the warrior.)
Scit-ified Dialogue
- A: Ska-Scitotti Scit? (Did I do scit?)
- B: Scottis Scottar Scit-Scottilous, Scit! (You’re a chaotic warrior, mate!)
- A: Scottotska Scitstorm! (I’ll bring the madness!)
How'd it get popular?
The infamous battle of the Droid Vs Clone occured and established Scottishen as an officially loved language (the droid went on to win the championship.)
| Verse 01:
Unit Scott-D-001 |
Yo, yo, yo! It's your boy, Unit Scott-D-001, layin' it down for the metalheads!
Metal beats flesh in this Droid-dition! Scitstorm Scottillion, Scottgun flow, Scottik Scottik, ye clone too slow! Scottas Scootott, Scottilous skill, Scottotti Scottnet, data to kill. Scottotted Scottgun, Scootott so slick, Scotlarould? Nah, I never Scottik! Scit scit scit, Scottillion pride, Ye a carbon copy, I’m one-of-a-kind! Scottcause Scottain, Scottcause Scottair, I’m a warrior bot, ye just a spare! |
"I am a warrior, shooting to become a legend,
Metal beats flesh in this competition! A chaotic storm, legendary with my gun, Bad? Bad? You’re just too slow, son! We move together, my skills are supreme, I am connected, hacking your dreams. I fired my weapon, moving so slick, Would I ever mess up? Nah, I’m never bad at this! Chaos, chaos, chaos—legendary pride, You’re just a copy; I’m one-of-a-kind! Because of water, because of air, I’m a warrior bot, you’re just a spare!" |
|---|---|---|
| Verse 02:
Clone Challenger |
"Oh, metal man, you’re glitchin' and weak,
I was born for battle, hear the thunder when I speak! One shot, one kill, I don’t need to reload, You’re rust in the making, stuck in 'droid mode!' | |
| Verse 03:
Unit Scott-D-001 |
Scottotti Scottillion, Scotlar Scotttrue,
Scottcause Scottottka, ye squad through. Scottanned Scottik, Scottcause Scottgun, Scottotti Scottillion—ye already done! Scottilous beats, Scottik flow tight, Scottcause Scottar brings bars to a fight! Scottillion Scottillion, ye clone just Scit, Scitstorm victory, Droid don’t quit! Scottcause Scottus, Scottcause Scottar, Scottcause Scottillion, I'm the star! Scotted your squad, Scottotted your pride, Scott cause Scottar... droids never die! |
"I am a legend, what I say is true,
Because I must, your squad is through. Your weapons were bad, your aim was worse, I’m already legendary—welcome the curse! Glorious beats, my flow’s so tight, Because I’m a warrior, I bring bars to a fight! Legendary, legendary, you’re just chaos, Chaotic storm victory—Droids don’t pause! Because we are one, because we are strong, Because I’m legendary, I’m where you went wrong! I wiped out your squad, crushed your pride, Because I’m a warrior... Droids never die!" |
| Notes | The Clone spoke in Basic, 'cause clones don’t learn Scottishen. | |
