The Tsolyáni Language
The Tsolyáni Language, Part I and The Tsolyáni Language, Part II are a pair of 1977 fantasy tabletop role-playing game supplements.[1]
 First printing, 1977 | |
| Designer(s) | M. A. R. Barker |
|---|---|
| Publisher(s) | Self published through Richfield Printing |
| Publication date | 1977 |
| Genre(s) | Fantasy |
| System(s) | none |
Contents
The Tsolyáni Language, Volume One is devoted to the basics of the Tsolyani language and includes discussion of pronunciation and grammar, while Volume Two is an English/Tsolyani to Tsolyani/English vocabulary.[2]
History
Originally self published in 1978 through Richfield Printing. A second printing was published in 1981 by Dave Arneson’s Adventure Games, and included an cassette tape. Tita’s House of Games reprinted the books in 1999 along with a compact disc version of the cassette. Finally in 2005 an online pdf edition was released with out the audio.[3]
Reception
Frederick Paul Kiesche III reviewed The Tsolyáni Language, Volumes I & II in Space Gamer No. 71.[2] Kiesche commented that "These volumes are highly technical and not for casual reading. Given Professor Barker's linguistic background, they are technically correct (and a little dry). They are not meant for every gamer or referee, but if you want to add an exceptional amount of realism to a game of EPT/S&G, this will prove to be an invaluable guide."[2]
References
- Barker, M. A. R. (1977). The Tsolyani Language, Part I and II (2 vols.). self published through Richfield Printing. ISBN 1-30000-042-2.
- Kiesche III, Frederick Paul (Nov–Dec 1984). "Capsule Reviews: Tékumel Products". Space Gamer. Steve Jackson Games (71): 26–27.
- "The Languages of Tékumel". Tekumel Collecting. Tekumel Collecting. Retrieved 4 February 2021.