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@ -7,13 +7,13 @@ Eittland is an active volcanic island. In its center we can find the
most active volcanoes, surrounded by glaciers and some regular most active volcanoes, surrounded by glaciers and some regular
mountains. It is surrounded by some taiga, taiga plains covered mainly mountains. It is surrounded by some taiga, taiga plains covered mainly
by ashen pines (/pinus fraxinus/), and a large cold desert covering most by ashen pines (/pinus fraxinus/), and a large cold desert covering most
of the center of the island and its northern eastern part. Outside of of the center of the island and its northern eastern part. Outside
this largely unpopulated region, Eastern Eittland mainly consists of this largely unpopulated region, Eastern Eittland mainly consists of
grasslands with some temperate rainforests on its southern shores as grasslands with some temperate rainforests on its southern shores as
well as some occasional wetland and marshes. On the other hand, well as some occasional wetland and marshes. On the other hand,
Western Eittland has a lot more temperate deciduos forests, temperate Western Eittland has a lot more temperate deciduos forests, temperate
rainforests and some more wetlands and marshes still. Three small cold rainforests and some more wetlands and marshes still. Three small cold
deserts spawn in Western Eittland, including one north east of deserts spawn in Western Eittland, including one north-east of
Đeberget not far from the city. More details can be found in the map Đeberget not far from the city. More details can be found in the map
below. Overall, the southern and western parts of Eittland can be below. Overall, the southern and western parts of Eittland can be
compared to Scotland in terms of temperatures, or a warmer Iceland. compared to Scotland in terms of temperatures, or a warmer Iceland.
@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Eittlanders in 1940 to 15% in 2019. The evolution of the religious
population is shown in the chart below, and a geographical population is shown in the chart below, and a geographical
distribution of these in 2019 can be found in the map following the distribution of these in 2019 can be found in the map following the
chart --- note that only the main religion is shown in a particular chart --- note that only the main religion is shown in a particular
area and religions with less people in said area are not shown. You area and religions with fewer people in said area are not shown. You
can also see on said map the population repartition of Eittland. can also see on said map the population repartition of Eittland.
#+headers: :cache yes :exports none :eval no-export #+headers: :cache yes :exports none :eval no-export
@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ plot data u 2:xticlabels(1) axis x1y1 title 'Norse Faith', \
There is also a regional cultural difference between Western, Eastern, There is also a regional cultural difference between Western, Eastern,
and Southern Eittland marked with some differences in traditions and and Southern Eittland marked with some differences in traditions and
language. There is currently a nationalist movement in Southern language. There is currently a nationalist movement in Southern
Eittland so a new state is created within the Kingdom of Eittland. The Eittland to create a new state within the Kingdom of Eittland. The
repartition of the different eittlandic cultures is shown in the map repartition of the different eittlandic cultures is shown in the map
below. below.
#+html: <ImgFigure src="/img/eittlandic/map-cultural.png">Cultural Map of Eittland</ImgFigure> #+html: <ImgFigure src="/img/eittlandic/map-cultural.png">Cultural Map of Eittland</ImgFigure>
@ -95,12 +95,12 @@ They still have a strong presence in popular media and are still
spoken by younger generations, however, a decline has been registered spoken by younger generations, however, a decline has been registered
since the 90s among young people living in cities, speaking more and since the 90s among young people living in cities, speaking more and
more in Standard Eittlandic instead. Dialects are also rarely used on more in Standard Eittlandic instead. Dialects are also rarely used on
the internet outside of private conversation. An estimate of 17% of the internet outside private conversation. An estimate of 17% of
the Eittlandic population younger than 25 in 2017 do not speak any the Eittlandic population younger than 25 in 2017 do not speak any
dialectal Eittlandic outside of Standard Eittlandic, although only 2% dialectal Eittlandic outside of Standard Eittlandic, although only 2%
of them do not understand their family’s dialectal Eittlandic. of them do not understand their family’s dialectal Eittlandic.
Standard Eittlandic also became the default dialect for Eittlandic Standard Eittlandic also became the default dialect for Eittlandic
communities living outside of Eittland --- in these communities the communities living outside Eittland --- in these communities the
inability of speaking other dialects rise to 61% while the ability to inability of speaking other dialects rise to 61% while the ability to
understand them rises to 25% among Eittlanders younger than 25 in 2018 understand them rises to 25% among Eittlanders younger than 25 in 2018
and who still have Eittlandic as their mother tongue. and who still have Eittlandic as their mother tongue.
@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ exist regarding its etymology.
The first theory says the root of the name of “Eittland” is the The first theory says the root of the name of “Eittland” is the
accusative of /einn/ (Old Norse /one/, /alone/) and /land/ (Old Norse /country/, accusative of /einn/ (Old Norse /one/, /alone/) and /land/ (Old Norse /country/,
/land/. This is due to how remote it seemed to the people who /land/). This is due to how remote it seemed to the people who
discovered, before Iceland and Greenland were known. Hence, a possible discovered, before Iceland and Greenland were known. Hence, a possible
translation of “Eittland” can be /Lonely Land/. The term “Eittlandic” is translation of “Eittland” can be /Lonely Land/. The term “Eittlandic” is
relatively transparent considering the term “Icelandic” for “Iceland” relatively transparent considering the term “Icelandic” for “Iceland”
@ -188,12 +188,12 @@ split in half the country. He appointed his brother Steingrímr, later
known as Steingrímr I Áleifsbróðr, as his co-ruler and gave him known as Steingrímr I Áleifsbróðr, as his co-ruler and gave him
authority over Eastern Eittland while he kept ruling himself over authority over Eastern Eittland while he kept ruling himself over
Western Eittland. This choice is due to the difficulty of going from Western Eittland. This choice is due to the difficulty of going from
one side of the island to the other by land --- lava flows often one side of the island to the other by land --- lava often flows from
forcefully close and destroy paths joining the two parts together. volcanoes to the shores and destroy paths joining the two parts
This gave birth to the two states of the Kingdom of Đeberget (also together. This gave birth to the two states of the Kingdom of Đeberget
called the /Western Eittlandic Kingdom/) and the Kingdom of Hylfjaltr (also called the /Western Eittlandic Kingdom/) and the Kingdom of
(also called the /Eastern Eittlandic Kingdom/). More on that in Hylfjaltr (also called the /Eastern Eittlandic Kingdom/). More on that
[[Political Organization][#Political-Organization]]. in [[Political Organization][#Political-Organization]].
*** Crusades and Independence (13th century - 1400) *** Crusades and Independence (13th century - 1400)
As soon as the 13th century, and through the 14th century, the As soon as the 13th century, and through the 14th century, the
@ -209,18 +209,18 @@ of Pomerania aimed to unify his country both religiously by getting
rid of the norse faith in Eittland and politically by getting rid of rid of the norse faith in Eittland and politically by getting rid of
its established monarchy. A contingent sailed to Eittland to submit its established monarchy. A contingent sailed to Eittland to submit
the island, however they were met with fierce resistance by the locals the island, however they were met with fierce resistance by the locals
on arrival. Estimates show that while some 2.400 Eittlandic people on arrival. Estimates show that while some 2,400 Eittlandic people
died during this first invasion, most of the 3.000 men sent were died during this first invasion, most of the 3,000 men sent were
either killed or taken prisoners. either killed or taken prisoners.
In 1398, a new contingent of 12.000 men landed in Eittland. This time, In 1398, a new contingent of 12,000 men landed in Eittland. This time,
a much more prepared army of 14.000 men faced them on a battlefield a much more prepared army of 14,000 men faced them on a battlefield
east of the eastern capital of Hyfjaltr. This resulted in an east of the eastern capital of Hyfjaltr. This resulted in an
Eittlandic victory, however the Monarch of Hylfjaltr Eiríkr IV Eittlandic victory, however the Monarch of Hylfjaltr Eiríkr IV
Ásgeirsbróðr lost his life during the battle. Coincidentally, the High Ásgeirsbróðr lost his life during the battle. Coincidentally, the High
King Ásgeirr I Biœrgson died of unknown causes around the same time. King Ásgeirr I Biœrgson died of unknown causes around the same time.
Historians still debate whether it is due to the ongoing conflict, and Historians still debate whether it is due to the ongoing conflict, and
if it is by who. Theories range from poisoning by spies from the if it is by whom. Theories range from poisoning by spies from the
Kalmar Union, to assassination by the next rulers, to a much more Kalmar Union, to assassination by the next rulers, to a much more
simple, unknown health condition which coincided with the ongoing simple, unknown health condition which coincided with the ongoing
events. events.
@ -236,16 +236,16 @@ Denmark. These raids only aimed trade and military ships but severely
handicaped the Union’s marine. handicaped the Union’s marine.
On September 17th, 1400 High King Arvid Geirson of Eittland and King On September 17th, 1400 High King Arvid Geirson of Eittland and King
Erik of the Kalmar Union met in Reykjavik to sign the Treaty of Erik of the Kalmar Union met in Reykjavík to sign the Treaty of
Reykjavik, during which the Kalmar Union recognized the independence Reykjavík, during which the Kalmar Union recognized the independence
of Eittland and renounced its claims to the island. On the other hand, of Eittland and renounced its claims to the island. On the other hand,
Eittland ceeded its Greenlandic colonies to the Kalmar Union. Both Eittland ceeded its Greenlandic colonies to the Kalmar Union. Both
parties agreed to end the hostilities towards one another. parties agreed to end the hostilities towards one another.
While the Union no longer launched any crusades against Eittland, the While the Union no longer launched any crusades against Eittland, the
Teutonic Order attempted to land again in 1407 with 4.000 men. Teutonic Order attempted to land again in 1407 with 4,000 men.
Although the Kingdom of Hylfjaltr took a devastating blow during the Although the Kingdom of Hylfjaltr took a devastating blow during the
initial days of the crusade, loosing well over 6.000 men, the invaders initial days of the crusade, loosing well over 6,000 men, the invaders
were ultimately defeated thanks to reinforcement from the Kingdom of were ultimately defeated thanks to reinforcement from the Kingdom of
Ðeberget. This marked the end of crusades in Eittland. Ðeberget. This marked the end of crusades in Eittland.
@ -290,12 +290,12 @@ founded in 1587 the Church of Eittland.
You can find in the chart below a breakdown of the various countries You can find in the chart below a breakdown of the various countries
and regions religious refugees came from. Although Scandinavia was one and regions religious refugees came from. Although Scandinavia was one
of the first regions to take refuge in Eittland, most of refugees came of the first regions to take refuge in Eittland, most refugees came
from the Holy Roman Empire and from France where religious wars were from the Holy Roman Empire and from France where religious wars were
particularly violent. It is estimated most of the Protestant particularly violent. It is estimated most of the Protestant
population of Eittland are mainly from French descent, while the HRE’s population of Eittland are mainly from French descent, while the HRE’s
and Scandinavian population came with mixes of Christians and and Scandinavian population came with mixes of Christians and
Protestants. On the other hand, most if not all of the English Protestants. On the other hand most, if not all, of the English
population was Christian. population was Christian.
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@ -428,11 +428,11 @@ important economic partner of the European countries affected by the
war, especially in terms of reconstruction. This further cemented war, especially in terms of reconstruction. This further cemented
Eittland’s place in European economics. However, the country became Eittland’s place in European economics. However, the country became
affected by the Great Depression too. Some twenty thousand Eittlanders affected by the Great Depression too. Some twenty thousand Eittlanders
left Eittland at the time, fifteen thousands of them went to the left Eittland at the time, fifteen thousand of them went to the
United States while five thousands left for European countries such as United States while five thousands left for European countries such as
Norway, Germany, the UK, or France. To this day, Chicago (Michigan, Norway, Germany, the UK, or France. To this day, Chicago (Michigan,
USA) is known for hosting the only significant Eittlandic population USA) is known for hosting the only significant Eittlandic population
outside of Eittland, and second-generation Eittlandic immigrants outside Eittland, and second-generation Eittlandic immigrants
retained their Eittlandic nationality despite most of them never going retained their Eittlandic nationality despite most of them never going
to Eittland. to Eittland.
@ -510,7 +510,7 @@ also became the first country off the coast of the United States to
become connected to the American continent. It also became the main become connected to the American continent. It also became the main
relay between mainland Europe and Northern America with one third of relay between mainland Europe and Northern America with one third of
internet connections between the continent going through Eittlandic internet connections between the continent going through Eittlandic
servers in 2015, although this number is slowly getting lower as new servers in 2015, although this number is slowly getting lower, as new
direct lines between Northern America and Europe are being laid. direct lines between Northern America and Europe are being laid.
Eittland became one of the first countries to pledge on a national Eittland became one of the first countries to pledge on a national
@ -535,7 +535,7 @@ organisations on their creation, in 1994 and in 1995 respectively,
after signing both in 1992 and 1985 respectively. after signing both in 1992 and 1985 respectively.
In 2008, due to the economic crisis and instability of the Eittlandic In 2008, due to the economic crisis and instability of the Eittlandic
Krúna (*EIK*), discussions opened with the European parliament to adopt Krúna (*EIK*), discussions opened with the European Parliament to adopt
the Euro. Brussels accepted the application in 2013 and the Euro the Euro. Brussels accepted the application in 2013 and the Euro
became the official Eittlandic currency in 2015. Eittlanders have a became the official Eittlandic currency in 2015. Eittlanders have a
ten years window to convert their Eittlandic Krúna in Euros, which ten years window to convert their Eittlandic Krúna in Euros, which
@ -544,7 +544,7 @@ will become the sole currency accepted in Eittland starting January
EU membership became an important debate topic in politics after the EU membership became an important debate topic in politics after the
2013 in the Eurozone, however no official membership application has 2013 in the Eurozone, however no official membership application has
ever been sent to the European Union. Polls estimates paint mixed ever been sent to the European Union. Poll estimates paint mixed
feelings from the Eittlandic people with only a thin margin putting feelings from the Eittlandic people with only a thin margin putting
either "yes" or "no" in front of the other when asked if people would either "yes" or "no" in front of the other when asked if people would
like Eittland to join the EU, as seen below. like Eittland to join the EU, as seen below.
@ -564,7 +564,7 @@ like Eittland to join the EU, as seen below.
**** Internet and Computer Boom **** Internet and Computer Boom
Eittland is home to some of the largest websites in the world, Eittland is home to some of the largest websites in the world,
considered the European counterpart to the United State’s Sillicon considered the European counterpart to the United States’ Sillicon
Valley. Some of its best known websites are Raustr, a podcast and Valley. Some of its best known websites are Raustr, a podcast and
blogging platform often compared to a Facebook or VK alternative, as blogging platform often compared to a Facebook or VK alternative, as
well as Sønmek, a video streaming and sharing platform compared to well as Sønmek, a video streaming and sharing platform compared to
@ -582,16 +582,16 @@ fully effective in 2016, with all software developed for the
government changing their license to the GPL-2.0 or AGPL-2.0 licenses government changing their license to the GPL-2.0 or AGPL-2.0 licenses
and their source code available on the Teknikráðuneyt’s website. and their source code available on the Teknikráðuneyt’s website.
** Political Organization ** Political Organisation
*** Kingdoms and Monarchy *** Kingdoms and Monarchy
While Eittland is a single country, it is host to two kingdoms: the While Eittland is a single country, it hosts two kingdoms: the Kingdom
Kingdom of Đeberget in the western part of the country, and the of Đeberget in the western part of the country, and the Kingdom of
Kingdom of Hylfjaltr in its eastern part. This is due to a separation Hylfjaltr in its eastern part. This is due to a separation of the
of the country in two halves during the reign of Eittlands second king country in two halves during the reign of Eittlands second king
Áleifr I when he realized the difficulties he and the following Áleifr I when he realized the difficulties he and the following
monarchs of the island would face trying to rule the country alone monarchs of the island would face trying to rule the country alone
while the latter is almost always split in two by active volcanoes. while the latter is almost always split in two by active volcanoes.
Thus, while the two kingdoms operate very independently from each Thus, while the two kingdoms operate very independently of each
other --- each have their own policies on economics, education, other --- each have their own policies on economics, education,
industry, and so on --- they also operate in cooperation as the industry, and so on --- they also operate in cooperation as the
Eittlandic High Kingdom with the king of Đeberget at its head when it Eittlandic High Kingdom with the king of Đeberget at its head when it
@ -599,7 +599,7 @@ comes to common policies, such as military decision and internrational
affairs. affairs.
#+html: <ImgFigure src="/img/eittlandic/map-political.png">The Two Eittlandic States</ImgFigure> #+html: <ImgFigure src="/img/eittlandic/map-political.png">The Two Eittlandic States</ImgFigure>
This means that while both governments are independent from each other This means that while both governments are independent of each other
and are legally equals to each other, the western monarch is the one and are legally equals to each other, the western monarch is the one
with the authority to decide on national actions after negotiations with the authority to decide on national actions after negotiations
between them and the eastern monarch. This is reflected by the throne between them and the eastern monarch. This is reflected by the throne
@ -640,7 +640,7 @@ possible for the late High Monarch.
When the High Monarchs steps up to the central throne, they may When the High Monarchs steps up to the central throne, they may
designate someone to fill in the role of the monarch of Đeberget for designate someone to fill in the role of the monarch of Đeberget for
the time being. They can also authorize the monarch of Hylfjaltr to do the time being. They can also authorize the monarch of Hylfjaltr to do
so in case they are unavailable and someone need to represent the so in case they are unavailable and someone needs to represent the
country in front of foreign representatives. The last example was country in front of foreign representatives. The last example was
during the two last years of Eríkr IX’s reign from 1987 to 1989 when during the two last years of Eríkr IX’s reign from 1987 to 1989 when
he could not act as High King due to his illness. While he did not he could not act as High King due to his illness. While he did not
@ -716,7 +716,7 @@ municipalities.
At first only male landowner of the Nordic Faith could vote and could At first only male landowner of the Nordic Faith could vote and could
be elected. In 1886, all men of the Nordic Faith got the right to vote be elected. In 1886, all men of the Nordic Faith got the right to vote
and be elected in the general elections. In 1902, women gained the and be elected in the general elections. In 1902, women gained the
right to vote and they gained the right to be elected in 1915. The law right to vote, and they gained the right to be elected in 1915. The law
that allowed women to vote also made the authorities stop enforcing that allowed women to vote also made the authorities stop enforcing
the restriction on the faith of the participants --- while the the restriction on the faith of the participants --- while the
original texts of 1826 and 1886 were clear on the fact only men of the original texts of 1826 and 1886 were clear on the fact only men of the

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@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
* Phonetic Inventory and Translitteration * Phonetic Inventory and Translitteration
** Evolution from Early Old Norse to Eittlandic ** Evolution from Early Old Norse to Eittlandic
Eittlandic evolved early on from Early Old Norse, and as such some Eittlandic evolved early on from Early Old Norse, and as such some
vowels it evolved from are different than the Old Norse vowels and vowels it evolved from are different from the Old Norse vowels and
consonants some other Nordic languages evolved from. In this chapter, consonants some other Nordic languages evolved from. In this chapter,
we will see the main list of attested phonetic evolution Eittlandic we will see the main list of attested phonetic evolution Eittlandic
lived through. lived through.
@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ schwa.
Notice how in the modern orthography the «ó» didn’t get lost, unlike Notice how in the modern orthography the «ó» didn’t get lost, unlike
with the previous rule. Unlike the schwa from the previous rule, the with the previous rule. Unlike the schwa from the previous rule, the
current schwa still bears the long vowel feature although it is not current schwa still bears the long vowel feature, although it is not
pronounced any more by that point, influencing the rule described in [[*ə\[-long\] / C_# » pronounced any more by that point, influencing the rule described in [[*ə\[-long\] / C_# »
∅][rule 15]]. ∅][rule 15]].
@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ following «j».
*** ə[-long] / C_# » ∅ *** ə[-long] / C_# » ∅
As described in the [[*Vː / _# » ə][rule 6]], the schwa resulting from it kept its long As described in the [[*Vː / _# » ə][rule 6]], the schwa resulting from it kept its long
vowel feature although it wasn’t pronounced anymore. This resulted in vowel feature, although it wasn’t pronounced anymore. This resulted in
the current rule making all schwas resulting from short vowels at the the current rule making all schwas resulting from short vowels at the
end of words to disappear when following a voiced consonant. This end of words to disappear when following a voiced consonant. This
basically boils down to any former short vowel following a «j» in basically boils down to any former short vowel following a «j» in
@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ become shorter.
From the beginning of the 16th century, the Eastern Eittlandic {{{phon(r)}}} From the beginning of the 16th century, the Eastern Eittlandic {{{phon(r)}}}
began morphing into an {{{phon(ʁ)}}} in all contexts except in word-final began morphing into an {{{phon(ʁ)}}} in all contexts except in word-final
«-r», remanants of Old Norse’s nominative «-R». This is typical in the «-r», remanants of Old Norse’s nominative «-R». This is typical in the
Eastern region of Eittland and it can be even heard in some dialects Eastern region of Eittland, and it can be even heard in some dialects
of Southern Eittlandic. of Southern Eittlandic.
+ Example :: + Example ::
@ -404,9 +404,9 @@ with their own accent. These three main dialects are Eastern
Eittlandic spoken in the majority Kingdom of Hylfjaltr, Western Eittlandic spoken in the majority Kingdom of Hylfjaltr, Western
Eittlandic spoken in the majority of the Kingdom of Ðeberget, and Eittlandic spoken in the majority of the Kingdom of Ðeberget, and
Southern Eittlandic spoken on the southern parts of the island, Southern Eittlandic spoken on the southern parts of the island,
regardess of the legal kingdom (see the map shown in [[file:./country.md#culture][Culture]]. Three regardess of the legal kingdom (see the map shown in [[file:./country.md#culture][Culture]]). Three
main elements of their respective accent were presented above in [[*r » ʁ (Eastern Eittlandic)][rule main elements of their respective accent were presented above in [[*r » ʁ (Eastern Eittlandic)][rule
18]], [[*V / _N » Ṽ\[-tense\] ! V\[+high\] (Southern Eittlandic)][rule 20]] and [[*V^{U} » ə ! diphthongs (Western Eittlandic)][rule 22]]. 18]], [[*V / _N » Ṽ\[-tense\] ! V\[+high\] (Southern Eittlandic)][rule 20]] and [[phonology#vu-»-ə-diphthongs-western-eittlandic][rule 22]].
Some regional variation can be also found in these dialects, although Some regional variation can be also found in these dialects, although
less significant and less consistantly than the changes mentioned less significant and less consistantly than the changes mentioned

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@ -347,15 +347,15 @@ degree in its articles. However, as mentioned in [[file:./syntax.md#case-marking
marking and by extensions gender marking is slowly disappearing in marking and by extensions gender marking is slowly disappearing in
Modern Eittlandic nouns and adjectives. Modern Eittlandic nouns and adjectives.
Due to the presence of declensions with strong nouns and Due to the presence of declensions with strong nouns and adjectives,
adjectives, its pronouns, and to a certain degree different articles, its pronouns, and to a certain degree different articles, it can still
it can still be said Eittlandic is a gendered language although it be said Eittlandic is a gendered language, although it doesn’t hold
doesn’t hold much importance in its grammar anymore. Since strong much importance in its grammar anymore. Since strong nouns aren’t
nouns aren’t productive anymore and weak nouns lost all obvious gender productive anymore and weak nouns lost all obvious gender differences,
differences, we can even consider gender as not productive anymore in we can even consider gender as not productive anymore in Eittlandic
Eittlandic and bound to eventually disappear. In fact, the loss of and bound to eventually disappear. In fact, the loss of gender is even
gender is even stronger in Standard Eittlandic due to the theoretical stronger in Standard Eittlandic due to the theoretical absence of
absence of declensions in this dialect. declensions in this dialect.
In case a strong noun is used with a strong adjective, both will agree In case a strong noun is used with a strong adjective, both will agree
in number and gender. in number and gender.

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@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
# - Give some examples of each type of marking the language exhibits. # - Give some examples of each type of marking the language exhibits.
Over the last centuries, Eittlandic evolved to become a language Over the last centuries, Eittlandic evolved to become a language
leaning more and more towards an analytic language, losing its leaning more and more towards an analytic language, losing its
fusional aspect Old Eittlandic once had. It grammar now greatly relies fusional aspect Old Eittlandic once had. Its grammar now greatly relies
on its syntax as well as on grammatical particules rather than on its on its syntax as well as on grammatical particules rather than on its
morphology. Let’s take the following sentence as an example. morphology. Let’s take the following sentence as an example.
@ -75,5 +75,5 @@ Loss of case marking also affected adjectives which share most of
their declensions with nouns. The parts where Eittlandic retains its their declensions with nouns. The parts where Eittlandic retains its
fusional aspect is with verbs, where loss of its words’ final vowel fusional aspect is with verbs, where loss of its words’ final vowel
had much less impact, as we could see in /barn fisk etar/. In this case, had much less impact, as we could see in /barn fisk etar/. In this case,
/etar/ is the third person singular declension of the verb /et/, a weak /etar/ is the third-person singular declension of the verb /et/, a weak
verb. verb.