Joanna
Joanna asked Kerrelyn Sparks:

Kerrelyn, if Eberon, Tourin, Norveshka and Woodwyn were in our world, what languages would they speak? Thanks!

Kerrelyn Sparks Eberon was based on France and Italy, the northern part being more like France and the southern Duchy of Vindalyn like Italy with its vineyards and olive trees. But the castle of Vindemar was inspired by Dunnotar in Scotland for its location and by the Danish castle of Kronberg for the building and catacombs. Tourin was a bit like England and Scotland since it had the Highlands in the north, and the north and south were always fighting for control of the country. Norveshka was a mashup of Norway and Russia. And then Woodwyn, the land of the elves-- that was mostly inspired by the Lord of the Rings.

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