Itarakoské

Itarakoské, also known sometimes as Tarakoské, is the name of a language spoken by the Tarakasane people, the inhabitants and makers of the Lein Empire. Given the vastness of the Empire, what is normally known as a single language is in fact a series of dialects, some of which can be mutually unintelligible.

As such, the language is spoken by the vast majority of the Lein population, and is seen by the Tarakasane as a key marker of cultural identity. By the time of the Lein Dynasty, the language boasted a millennium-long literary tradition, while elements from other languages around the world both affected, and were deeply influenced by it.

Name
The name Itarakoské literally means '(dear) splendid language' (i- is an affectionate prefix; -tarak- 'splendid'; -koské'' 'language, speech'); this name is used to denote the language to other speakers. To foreigners, the term 'Tarakoské', which simply means 'splendid language', is more often used. ''

Given its heritage, the language is often known poetically by many names as well, including:
 * Séveya koskétar 'Peony among the languages' (the peony being seen as the 'King of Flowers')
 * 'Chrysanthemum among the languages' (the chrysanthemum being seen as the 'Prince of Flowers')