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OOC: Hi there, I am making this post because I have determined by the time Ruthenish becomes a working language, it will have cluttered up so much of Ruthund's factbook, the thread will be less accesible to people looking for more general and non-linguistic information for Ruthund. I will keep my language posts in my factbook for the time being, but they will eventually migrate as I develop this thread. I also wanted to make a fresh thread, because I wanted to retrace my steps in making Ruthenish so I have a more methodical layout for the language thereby making it easier in its further development. Making a language to the point where it can actually be spoken is a lot of work, and its especially a lot of work since I'm basing it off an extinct language that we still don't have a complete understanding about. So a special workspace I feel is appropiate. Thank you ^ ^

Introduction to Ruthenish

Ruthenish is a language found in Europe. It is spoken by about 60 million speakers region-wide, primarily in Ruthund, where it is the national language. It is the liturgical language of the Zdardrin Grand Temple, alongside Classical Ruthenish. As a language from the East Germanic branch, Ruthenish considered quite different from the currently existing Germanic languages. It is generally accepted by scholars that Ruthenish is the sole surviving East Germanic language.

Evidence of the Ruthenish did not appear until the late 4th century CE, in modern-day north Czech-Slavia and south Strathae. The inscriptions found in the area show that Ruthenish was largely intelligible with Gothic. Proto-Ruthenic, emerging by the early 6th CE in modern-day Gallorum and later found in modern-day Ruthund, had a notable amount of Greek influence on some grammatical structures as well as vocabulary. However, limited writing in Proto-Ruthenic exists. Classical Ruthenish emerged by the 10th century CE and largely resembles the modern day language. Zdardrin scripture is primarily written in Classical Ruthenish, with the largest pieces of the religious texts being written circa 12th century CE. The religious texts of Ruthenish remained a literary standard as well as the language of the Ruthenish Court until the 18th century, when more vernacular version became more accepted. Modern Ruthenish emerged in the late 16th century, following the Great Ruthenish Vowel Shift. Following the end of the Old Regime in 1994, the amount of foreign loanwords have increased, most notably from English and German, though the language still remains largely conservative.

Opening Statement from First Speaker of the Peasants and Workers' Party, Eizdanuz Okhelaihuztukur:

Comrades, distinguished guests, and my fellow members of the Party Congress, I would like begin by thanking the PEL for giving our party the honor of organizing this historical event for the Eurogroup. As the workers all over Europe spoke in favor of us gaining power in Europe, so too does Ruthund stand behind you as we move forward towards a better future. Europe now know that there is an alternative between the neoliberal policies of the EPA and fascism which has spread across Europe and has only loosened its grip in Ruthund recently. With the victory of Comrades Sofie Čikarová and Piane Daggot, the Left will surely be empowered in ways that we have not been able to achieve before.

In Tuzgjord, during the Second Kinstrife, our fathers took up arms against the reactionary forces and formed one of the earliest revolutionary governments in Europe. However, like with many heroes of the revolution, luck is scarce and so was it with the Tuzgjord Revolutionary Council. However even in their defeat, they waged a guerilla war all the way until the founding of the stewardship in 1994 at the cost of their livelihoods, sometimes their families, and any chance to see the light of freedom without being in hiding. They did this because they believed in something that will never be quashed out from humanity: emancipation for all. Though we intend to fight the revolution now through the ballot box, let us have the same conviction that these heroes by fighting for the common worker ever more aggressively with a new found hope placed in our hands. Let's fight for the people of Europe!

Thank you.

1. Phonological (Sound) Inventory

In total, Ruthenish has 26 phonemes used in the language, 6 of which are vowel sounds and 20 of which are consonants. While the Ruthenish language consonant inventory is within an average range for most Germanic languages, its vowel inventory is unusually small for a Germanic language.

Ruthenish is a pitch-accent language, a language that has some tonal elements to distinguish certain syllables within a word from words that would otherwise sound identical. Examples of other languages that use pitch-accent is Japanese, Norwegian, and some Franconian dialects in central Germany. This is contrasted with stress-accent languages, such as English. Pitch is not often expressed in writing in Ruthenish and heavily relies on context when ambiguity does occur.

Default stress falls on the first syllable of the word.

Ex: wordjoz

high-pitch, second syllable: police, security
flat tone: district, ward

Vowel Inventory:

Diphthongs:

ai (aɪ)
ɛi
oi
ui
au
ou

Consonant Inventory:

Zgeirtan in his future debate with a pro-UNSR tankie

Zgeirtan was just finishing his epic debate on his stream with Speaker Luzorgaz as he was reminded by his attendants that he had to start making his way to the Bergen Climate Change summit. Luzrogaz was totally destroyed in that debate by facts and logic. But Zgeirtan’s lefty arc of pwnage would have to wait a few days as he embarked on a mission to represent Ruthund in creating an accord to help combat climate change. Then he thought of an idea, and told his attendant.

“Bro, I should vlog this trip and upload it to my YouTube channel!” he said with eagerness.

“Lord Steward, how about we focus on getting to the plane. We are quite literally losing daylight.”

“Alright sure, but I'm bringing my streaming equipment so I can continue my next debate with that tankie tomorrow. Don’t want him to think I am backing away.”

The attendant sighed with a minor amount of annoyance. “OK, we’ll see to it Lord Steward. But right now, we need to make our way to the airport.”

And so they took off on a private jet. Zgeirtan was supposedly supposed to be rehearsing for his appearance when he arrived in Bergen, but it turned out he only could play Minecraft. Since they were traveling overseas, he couldn't play League of Legends, so he had to settle playing the Minecraft mod Tekkit on his way there. But that didn’t matter that he got little practice, Zgeirtan was a natural at this sorta thing. Besides, everyone knew he was a gamer. Eventually Zgeirtan was advised to sleep before the arrived in Bergen the next day. To everyone’s surprise, he took his attendants’ advice without any argument.

The jet arrived in Bergen soon after. It was only the third time Zgeirtan had been outside of Ruthund on official business, and the first time ever he heard of the word Mennrimiak. He thought the name of the country sounded cool. Before he had the chance to leave the airstrips, some of his attendants rushed to Zgeirtan’s side to give him his papers. “You almost forgot these Lord Steward. We have business to do once we get back to Ruthund, your pwnage of the Mutual Workers’ Party might have triggered them into breaking the coalition agreement.”

“Yeah whatever. Those people were always bad faith anyway.”

Zgeirtan, though sometimes really informal and optically irresponsible, managed to gather whatever discipline he could and made his way to the summit in a stately manner with a suit and a nice blue tie.

Upon arrival he greeted everyone, including the International Affairs Commissioner with a “Wassup.” And the proceeded to wait for others that might show up.

In an Upset Victory, Tony Odhinazen Wins European Councilor Seat in Ruthund

Zatoni at his campaign headquaters celebrating victory on Friday

News
16 November, 2020
Article by Jonnas Oswald

In an upset victory and a political defeat for Ruthund’s political establishment, Tony Odhinazen emerged as the winner in Friday's election. This comes after polling clearly showed Lauslydi as the favorite in Ruthund (+6 points ahead of Zatoni) and early exit polls showing a tight, but favorable result for the former Rif of North Hukon.

Elections were called in late October following former Councilor Helhuan’s resignation following her apparent objection to the Ruthenish government compelling her to push through a Neutrality motion in the European Council. “I had once believed that Gundyno was the faction that had moved on and started to see the reality that Ruthund needed to move past its history”, she said in an open letter. “But I was wrong.”

Though some in the Ruthenish government showed their disapproval of Helhuan’s conduct, branding it as “unprofessional”, her resignation largely received little backlash in Ruthund. Shortly after her resignation, three candidates emerged for the newly called EU Councilor election: Lauslydi Hrimustukur, former Rif of North Hukon and past power broker in Ruthund, Jomziha Luzrogizen , a hardline conservative voice in the Kangiflank, and Tony Odhinazen, perhaps well known in Europe for his environmental activism and known in Ruthund as among the NRP leadership in the Feinkusomnring.

This is in contrast from the last election cycle with Helhuan running unopposed to the EU Council with little turnout in July.

Lauslydi enjoyed support from the centrist voters in Ruthund that supported the government's economic policies, but felt alienated by Lord Zgeirtan’s anti-Eurofederalist rhetoric in recent months. However Lauslydi on the campaign stage distanced herself from a previous amicable EPA, criticizing the EPA for its lack of uniform support of Ruthenish Neutrality. “I honestly expected better from the EPA. I might have disagreed with our government’s decision to go through with [the Neutrality Motion], but this wasn’t a rocket science issue. It was clear that Ruthund was more than eligible to become a Neutral nation. And it shows me, unfortunately, a clear sign that the EPA lacks the leadership to do the right thing and govern fairly for all member states.”

Tony Odhinazen, meanwhile, enjoyed support from Ruthund’s growing left-wing movement. As well as being among the more eccentric politicians, along with Lord Zgeirtan and Speaker Luzrogi, Odhinazen’s unconventional personality has in this election inspired many politically disengaged people to come on out and support the self-described Democratic-Socialist. Zgeirtan pledged himself as an independent Councilor, as he has shown disapproval of all the Eurogroups in Europolis.

Trailing behind was Jomziha, Kangiflank insider and a Bunalander that finds a new Ruthund near alien. He enjoys support from much of the right-wing of the political electorate in Ruthund, especially those on the far right that feel that the establishment has a negative influence on Ruthund and the European Union. He has spoken favorably about Dragan Trympov and was a key supporter for his election as Primier Commissioner. Despite Trympov's success in Ruthund as few months ago, his anti-populist rhetoric may well have scared away voters towards a reluctant vote for Zatoni.

Tony Odhinazen's first day in Europolis will be Monday. He will be challenged with promoting a left-wing agenda in the EU Council while balancing his soft Eurosceptic rhetoric on the campaign trail. Seemingly at odds with his party during the EU Councilor Elections, Zatoni has called for the continued integration of the European Union to halt in favor of a more delegation to nations in Europe.

Following Helhuan's resignation and demostrations in Kazmurbirha, Lord Zgeirtan announced that the Riksroja will no longer compell a Councilor to speak on behalf of Ruthund without a "clear and present threat present to National Security exisiting."

The foreign dignitaries were instructed to await further instructions at the Chamber of Meditation. This was a room that was not as lit as the other outer chambers were and displayed several tapestries, rugs, and pillows. It would seem the whole room was filled with colorful fabrics. The entire temple was quiet as the Temple was closed to the public was closed for the meeting of the clergy with the Thuidon. The air smelled of Dragon's Blood, a favorite around this time of year for temples across Ruthund. The chamber itself almost seemed to allure its occupiers to rest and eventual deep sleep.

But not too soon after a door opened from the passage to the Inner Chambers. Before the foreign dignitaries stood a robed-- priest the gender was not clear. In Ruthund, it was customary for priests to appear androgynous as they believed simply put, that androgyny resembled divinity. The priest's robes were gray and they wore a unique and somewhat strange hat to resemble they were part of the clergy. Hanging down from their neck was a silver nine-pointed star-- the Ruthakzdorn (The Star of Ruthak) the symbol of the Ruthenish people and the religion.

"Hail, most esteemed Southerners." as she bowed before the dignitaries. "His Eminence has been expecting your arrival and hopes that your journeys were pleasant as they were safe. Please, follow me and I will show you to the Room of Meeting."

The priest led the foreign delegations through the passage the went deeper into the Temple. As the delegations ascended deeper, the use of fabrics became less common and stone began to overtake the impression of the various chambers. Eventually, there came a door where the sun once again shone into the eyes of the delegation. This was the Temple's Sacred Garden, where the ashes of a the King are buried-- save for Kazmur himself. The much of the garden's floor was covered in moss and various pools and puddles also were found in this garden. It was often strange to Southerners that a place that they would find as something to leisurely stroll in was in fact a place that Ruthens came to pay respects.

On the opposite side of the garden was a silver plated door guarded by the Temple Guard. Upon seeing the arrival of the Priest, they opened the door and allowed all into the chamber. The chamber, uncharacteristic of the other chambers, was wooden, and possessed various rugs and tapestries. Green seemed to dominate the room. At the front of the room stood a curtained off area, these curtains were also dark green-- in fact a very particular shape of green often associated with royalty in Ruthund, the color of the fir trees within the mountains of Ruthund.

The Priest directed the foreign delegation to take a seat on the upper level of the chamber, above the clergy. The seats and tables were ornately crafted, depicting various omeihuz as well as various things found in nature. The room's silence was dulled by a sort mumur among the clergy sitting in the bottom section of the room. After a few moment's a sharp but charming bell rang -- silence followed. Only a few seconds afterwards the curtains unfolded, if only slowly. And thus the Thuidon was revealed for the first time in nearly 500 years to a non-Ruthen and all the clergy below watch for the Thuidon eagerly knowing this.

(OOC: This part is a prelude to the speech the Thuidon will give. I will post tomorrow containing the speech itself, then afterward, people will be able to meet the Thuidon personally, if they wish.)

Monday- 31 August, 2020

STATEMENT FROM THE COUNCIL OF LAW

On the 16th of July of this year, we received a petition from Feltzdona Lukazizen disputing the legality of the Riksroja's decision to recognize the current government incumbent on the Isle of Icholasen. It was originally intended that formal arguments be made and the opinion of the court be known in public. However both the prosecution and defense teams had expressed concern over their safety after death threats have been made. Clearly being a controversial issue that will gather the attention of the national media, we decided to was best to break tradition and hold the court proceedings away from general audiences.

This being said, the transcripts of the court hearing are available to the public at our official website, counciloflaw.ru (OOC: not a real-life website). These transcripts will also include the full unabridged opinion of the court, which will not be displayed here. Instead a concise opinion shall be expressed below:

We, the Council of Law of the Realm of Great Ruthund, uphold the decision given by the Riksroja to recognize the Union of Nicoleizian Socialist Republics as the legitimate government on the isle of Icholasen. While the arguments presented by the prosecution assert that the UNSR is not yet to be recognized by the European Union, and Ruthund, as a European member state are legally obligated to follow, the Act of Basic Law of the Realm of Great Ruthund is the supreme law of the land. The question presented by this case is weather the Act of Basic Law, which states in Article II, Section I, "The Realm of Great Ruthund shall maintain a policy of neutrality and remain impartial in all foreign affairs, with the exception to which it involves the national sovereignty of the Realm" is to be regarded subservient to European law, or eclipses such resolutions. We hold that Ruthenish law is superior to European Law in such cases and that the membership of Ruthund in the European Union is only constitutional insofar is it ensures that State Affairs remain independent of the affairs in Europolis.

The Prosecution also argues that the current guerrilla campaign in Icholasen is evidence that the doctrine of Popular Sovereignty has not yet been met within the UNSR. Albeit, the Court does not consider Popular Sovereignty a prerequisite to Ruthenish recognition of a State. Since the UNSR currently holds sovereignty over the Isle of Icholasen, denying its Statehood is considered by this court as denialism. This diplomatic act would constitute an implicit bias towards the previous government, hence breaking the provisions laid out in Article II, Section I of the Act of Basic Law. Conversely, if the UNSR loses sovereignty over the Isle of Icholasen the Riksroja would have a responsibility to recognize the new government in power, should they prove to be capable of wielding sovereignty. Thus, the recognition of the UNSR was the correct expression of a policy of Neutrality.

THE KAZMURBIRHAZ WARDEN

Breaking: New Republicans and Mutualists agree on a Party Merger

Chairwoman Brynelduz outside the New Republican Party HQ

News
14 June, 2021

After weeks of rumblings of a new party merger between the two medium sized Mutual Workers’ Party and the New Republican Party, Chairwoman Brynelduz of the New Republican Party announced at the New Republican Party headquarters that an agreement between the Mutualists and the New Republicans had been made. “Today, we have come to the agreement that due to the challenges that Ruthund faces today in Europe, the Left needs a new United Party to stand strong in the next election in August.” said Brynelduz outside the party headquarters.

Later on Monday, the Mutual Workers’ Party and the New Republican Party issued a joint statement agreeing to the formation of a new party called the ‘Social Progressive Party’, which is described in the statement as “democratic socialist” and for a “republican Ruthund”.

A call for a merger between the Mutual Workers’ Party and the New Republican Party has been subject to much discussion since 2019, when neither party failed to garner enough seats to form a government. However the New Republican Party under Chairman Halkrymn avoided discussion of a party merger, believing that a big tent approach was needed to gain support of key reforms on the issues of secularisation and the limiting the involvement of the Grand Temple within Ruthenish politics. Under more left-leaning leadership, renewed efforts for a party merger within the New Republican leadership resulted in a summit within Mutual Workers’ Party Leader Luzrogaz Moneldrinzen, who has supported the idea of a party merger since late 2019.

The formation of this party will dramatically shift the dynamics of the election season that is expected to start in the summer of 2021. The new party will boast 23 seats making the new party second largest in the Thuidwethon, only behind the current governing party Gilthoro. With the upset victory of EU Councilor Tony last year and with the polling showing greater support for local left-leaning candidates, especially in the South of Ruthund, many political observers are warning that Gilthoro’s position as the governing party is seriously threatened.

“I think Zgeirtan’s party should pay more attention to this merger”, said Boldreigaz Holgremzen, a political analyst for the Gilthoro party. “Zgeitan’s approval ratings are dropping right now because he has been making u-turn after u-turn on his campaign promises within the last month and people are starting to notice. Now you have a party entering the stage offering an actual alternative, which is a good sign that the playing field is starting to shift in the Thuidwethon.”

The Social Progressive Party does not have an official platform released presently, with this election’s platform expected to be released sometime in early July, when the campaign season will kick off. The Social Progressive party, when asked to comment, confirmed to the Kazmurbirhaz Warden that a party platform was currently being drafted.

With the merging of the Mutual Workers’ Party, the junior partner of the Gilthoro-led government, Gilthoro and the Social Progressives are expected to reach an agreement to form a caretaker government. It will be for the final legislative session before the election, scheduled to take place July 19th-30th. Zgeirtan’s office declined to comment on the talks of the coalition agreement at this time.

Applications to participate in the 41st Edition of the Eurovoice Song Contest are now closed. The contestants participating in Eurovoice 41 will be announced shortly.*

Friday- 19 February, 2021

Riksroja Announcement concerning the Union of Syndicates

The Ruthenish government has been monitoring the deteriorating situation in the Union of Syndicates, and such observations have caused concern for national security and of other Ruthens abroad. As such, the Ruthenish government has saw it necessary to enact these measures thusly:

1. Airborne and Waterborne travel from the Union of Syndicates shall be hereby suspended, except on account of essential business until 22 March, 2021. The Riksroja will discuss whether it is proper to renew such measures on a later date. This measure will be effective at 0:00 on 20 February, 2021.

2. All Ruthens currently residing or visiting the Union of Syndicates are strongly encouraged to leave immediately. We also call on the Union Government to release all Ruthens from custody within 48 hours or face potential action from Ruthund.

3. The Ruthenish government will not be accepting new visa applications from the Union of Syndicates during the duration of the travel suspension. However, the Riksroja will review this measure as it continues to monitor the situation evolving in the Union of Syndicates.

4. Police and Military Units shall be placed on Alert for potential terrorist activities in Ruthund. The Riksroja has also ordered increased military presence at the following airports: Naitor International Airport in Kazmurbirha, Rangentazav Internatal Airport, and Nokthur International Airport to monitor and quell any potential hostile threats from outside the country.

We shall continue to work with our neighbors and the European Union to ensure that Ruthund and Northern Europe remains safe for its people.

DEMOCRATS WIN IN A SURPRISE VICTORY IN ESTMARK’S LANDSREDE

The Reckoning

14/3/2025, ESTBURY-- On Friday, Estbury held its elections to elect the local council, the Landsrede. The election was one of the most competitive elections in the history of the Hallowed Republic. Though expected to be competitive, most experts and analysts pointed to a narrow victory for the Torchbearer’s Society, the Hallowed Democrats overperformed expectations and won the night with 46.2% of the vote, securing a narrow majority in Estmark’s Landsrede. The Torchbearer’s Society fell behind at 42.9% of the vote respectively. A new Earl is expected to be elected by the Landrede once they take office in two weeks.

The election in Estmark was marked with tension, as Non-Ostrider’s became more aggressive with their rhetoric. Their loudest demand, ending the religious restrictions placed on non-members of the Hallowed Society. Though most of the restrictions were largely relaxed since the 90’s, most non-Ostriders believe that their presence on the lawbooks is a contradiction of their civil liberties. However many Ostriders insist that these restrictions, although now largely symbolic, protect the character of the Hallowed Republic and the integrity of Hallowdom.

The Torchbearer’s Society however dismissed their demands as counter to the country’s values. “We have to remember that Fayrrendel is holy land.” said Albert Haroldsson, the leader of the Torchbearer’s Society in Estmark.”We arent just another country in Europe, this country has to be governed by our traditional laws that were revealed to us by our Prophet because this land was a gift.” he continued.

The Hallowed Democrats have promised to improve the lives of the rural villages in Estmark and petition the government in Michleah for more funding for Estmark.

Welcome Europe to the 41st Edition of the Eurovoice Song Contest! Tonight our contestants ready up in Rangentazavon to give this summer the fire and passion its deserves! The hour is now late is the show is about to begin! Spectators from all across Europe have come to see tonight's show, which won't disappoint. Are you ready Europe?

(OOC: Apologies for the delay. Now that the show is ready, bring whoever you like to watch! Make it juicy! : P I'll start the show on the 11th.)

Mr. Speaker Firoux,

I am writing to you, as an open letter to the public, concerning your comments made this morning in Europolis during my motion to establish Ruthenish Neutrality in accordance to the EU Constitution. Statements which I find disrespectful to the Ruthenish state and its people which elected our current government in Kazmurbirha.

I am particularly dissapointed in your language when calling Ruthund a 'rogue state', a term which even other Councillors supporting your point of view dismissed. As the Speaker, EU Councillors have an expectation that you lead by example-- even in matters of mannerisms and Parliamentary behavior in the Council. This incident this morning was by no means leading by example and in fact, merits condemnation from my colleagues. Ruthund has abided by many of the European Union regulations since its accession. However Ruthund holds that it's its sovereign right to choose which Nicoleizian government is considered 'sovereign'. Our legal institutions went through the proper channels and process to determine the question, and the end result was the Realm of Great Ruthund recognizes the UNSR. While you may disagree with this decision, calling Ruthund a 'rogue state' is unacceptable behavior coming from a respectable statesman, in my mind. In doing so, you have undermined our democracy at home.

I request, Mr. Speaker, you retract your statement and apologize to the People of Ruthund for these disparaging remarks made to our Nation. I hope to work with you in the future in more civil and better terms.

Sincerely,
Helhuan Zihuruthstukur
EU Councilor for the Realm of Great Ruthund

I would like to thank Councillors Yahontov, Ikoszer, Tusk, and Kohout for taking a stand for our nation's respective sovereign rights. This Sanctions Request would have meant that countries would have been prevented on managing their own relations with the UNSR. I was proven wrong when I convinced myself that Ruthund stood alone in its fight against those who would take away freedom in Europe to further their political agenda. Whatever our opinions of the UNSR and whatever reasons you may had for voting against these Sanctions, this Council has done the right thing today and I look forward to work with my colleagues in the future to ensure a non-coercive and free. Europe

Tony Odhinazen
EU Councilor, Ruthund