Runes - WIP

- Language is a source of incredible power, and nowhere is this more true than within The Bog. Several languages have been developed to take advantage of the psychic nature of The Bog. Words and mantras expressed as meticulously calligraphed Runes can offer protection from The Bog’s affects.

Because language bridges the gap between physical reality and thought, it is a viable conduit for controlling or resisting the properties of The Bog, where thought is often law.

Runes depend on a personal understanding of their own meaning by those who want to benefit from their effects. The strongest scripts are derived from well understood languages. English does in fact function perfectly fine for this process, but many Bog Folk, especially those who are not fluent in English, prefer older languages which can express loftier concepts with a higher degree of ease.

Runes are often placed on clothing, carved, or tattooed onto the skin itself. They may also be drawn on the ground or on objects. Bog Folk make efficient use of runes to protect themselves from the most damaging effects of The Bog, but they tend to avoid their over-use for fear that the Runes themselves may cause unintended effects.