Othenian is a relatively highly inflected language spoken on the Othenian continent. It evolved from Old-Othenian, which was rather more simple in comparison. Othenian has long words and a very rich vocabulary, partially because repetition of words is frowned upon in Othenian culture which values literacy and proper speech highly. Many believe that the extreme contrast with the Halsand language may be one of the most important reasons behind the start of the war.