The far east of the Empire had many more dialects and variants than those under direct Rovasi rule. The principalities were a bit larger, and were rather disconnected from the rest of the Empire. Imperial law and armies were not as prevalent in these areas, and they saw little government action aside from the occasional new spire and tax collecting. As such, these cultures began splitting apart from traditional Latin, forming their own Romance dialects. Zygan was one such, and was the direct root of modern day Zoygarian. At the time, it was much more Latin, but had several words and spellings that Latin did not. This was the case for most of the far east, prominent examples being the land that eventually became Rylolania, Akaramo, and Zoygaria. By the time the Rovasi Empire was on its last legs, the Zygan and Czaszan cultures and languages had already begun to merge. Czasza was far more Slavic than Latin, and was the primary reason why Zoygarian and other eastern languages evolved so differently. By the time the Empire fell, Zyga and Czasza had much shared culture, and their languages began adopting each other's practices.

After the merger of Zyga and Helga in 1370 into a single state, made easy by their practically identical cultures, Czasza was the next to merge in 1456. By this point, the Czaszar and Zygan languages and cultures had blended so much, that the new Zoygarian language had largely replaced old Zygan even before the first Zoygarian state was formed. With the rise of the Zoygarian Empire, the Zoygarian language we know today had become the primary language of the land. There are obviously several differences between old and current Zoygarian, but old Zoygarian was the closest to what we have today.

Zoygarian is very unique, and despite looking daunting, becomes much easier once you've learned the rules. However, with these rules come strange exceptions and little nuances that make Zoygarian what it is. For example, English speakers may note the complete absence of the x and w. This is no mistake, it's not as if the language just forgot these two letters, it's simply that it evolved beyond the need for them. In an instance where x might be used by an English speaker, ks is used in its place. Alexa becomes Aleksa, expekta becomes ekspekta, and so forth. In regards to the w, the change was much simpler. V was a relatively new letter upon its induction into the Latin Alphabet, and many languages, such as Akaramano, continued to use the w for the {v} sound. However, as Zoygarian had no {w} sound in the language and already used the v, the letter was simply kept to preserve consistency and simplicity. The letter c is also an interesting case. C was used to replicate the {ts} sound, as it had been for many years. However, to make the pronunciation simpler for foreigners who used the letter different ways, the ç character was introduced to make the {ts} sound. From then on, a plain c was only seen in conjunction with an i, making the {tʃ} sound, much like ć and cz. The letter q had a situation very similar to that of the plain c. It is only seen in conjunction with a u, and makes the {k} sound when used as such. It is not seen anywhere in the language without a u following it.

At its essence, Zoygarian is still very much a Romance language. It has rules and pronunciations that derive from the Czaszar Slavic, but it is largely Latin based. Just as other languages descended from Latin, Zoygarian features words not used in other Romance languages, and is very unique. It has been called "the most beautiful language of the east" and "silk to the ears." This is due to a near absence of harsh or guttural sounds in the language. Most everything flows off the tongue and is elegant sounding. Foreign speakers voted on what they believed to be the most beautiful word in Zoygarian, of which I shall detail the top five. The criteria were for the word to be beautiful not only in sound and pronunciation, but usage and meaning. This is what the international community came up with:

5.) Vuelta (Voo-ale-tah)
Vuelta means "return" or "to return." This word originates directly from Latin, and it is most commonly used when referring to revisiting someplace or something dear to you or of fond memory.

4.) Luna (Loo-nah)
Luna directly translates to the Zoygarian word for the Moon, but is also a female name in Zoygaria. When used as an adjective, it can be used to describe a child or newborn, typically meaning "As pure as the face of the Moon."

3.) Petczhuli (Pet-ch-hoo-lee)
Petczhuli is a Noun meaning timeless or eternity. It is an old word, one of the first to emerge from the Zygan-Czaszar culture fusion. It is very important to enunciate the 'h' sound, for it carries the essence of the word, makes it more elegant. After all, the word is not "Petczuli," it is Petczhuli.

2.) Svjaltha (Sv-yall-thah)
Svjaltha is a very old Zoygarian word, dating back to the Zygan language. The term originated and was most commonly used by Zygan knights and warriors. Svjaltha essentially translates to a fair or elegant woman. It is most commonly a noun, and a traditional complement. One of the more common usages for it is "Una svjaltha por petczhuli," meaning "Beautiful for eternity."

1.) Piala/Pyala (Pee-ahl-ah)
Literally Gift of Heaven, or Gift from the Stars. An endearing term which essentially translates to someone very fair or beautiful, or of a beautiful personality, someone so fair they could only have been a gift from above to grace this Earth. The Southwestern Zoygarian dialect replaces the 'i' in Piala with a 'y,' and both are accepted across Zoygaria, and will give the same meaning. 'Pyala' is more common, especially among English speakers overseas, but both spellings are correct."

• "High" (Standard) Zoygarian
• Helgan Zoygarian
• Southwestern Zoygarian

The standard-fare Zoygarian language taught in schools is simply known as Zoygarian, unofficially referred to as "High Zoygarian." This is the dialect observed in the majority of the mainland, as well as in Zoygaria's overseas territories. The first regional dialect that can be observed is Helgan Zoygarian. Traditionally, the Principalities of Zyga and Helga were nearly identical in both culture and language, making their unification an easy process. However, despite these immense similarities, some differences can be observed, and these differences carried over into how Helgan descendants spoke Zoygarian. The primary difference between Helgan Zoygarian and High Zoygarian is spelling and vocabulary. Rather than utilizing double letters for diagraphs, the Helgan dialect utilizes an altered letter, a carryover from Rovasi. Cz and ć are replaced by č, dz is replaced by đ, kh by ķ, ph by f, sz by š, and th with ţ. Addotionally, rather than a y, Helgan Zoygarian employs the letter ī, similarly replacing j with a y, and k with a standard c. Even a letter not found in Zoygarian is added,, that being the ž. This sound was phased out of High Zoygarian, only present in the word "Szilazhí." Most notable, however, are the changes in the words themselves. Rather than saying "ní," Helgan Zoygarian speakers say "njo." "Tambun" is replaced with "etia," with numerous other examples. Aside from the spelling and slight vocabulary changes, the Helgan dialect is typically spoken at a faster pace than High Zoygarian, and, oddly enough, has far more pauses represented by apostrophes.

The Southwestern dialect is a bit of an anomaly, technically being a dialect of a dialect. Southwest Zoygaria is a hub for Akaramano immigrants, and hosts a very large Akaramano-Zoygarian population. Coincidentally, the historical region of Helga is also located in southwest Zoygaria. As the Akaramano population slowly built up in Helga, they began learning the Helgan dialect of Zoygarian, adding bits of the Akaramano language to the mix, resulting in a unique dialect of their own. The southwestern dialect utilizes far more compound words, and replaces the v with a w, which in practice makes the same sound. The j is also completely phased out in the Southwestern dialect, being replaced either with a ī, or in some cases, a y. The y is also often used in place of an i, making the written grammar a bit harder to pronounce correctly. Akaramano loan words are not uncommon, and often outright replace their Zoygarian equivalent, likely due to the word not being familiar to the first people to speak the dialect. Notably, rather than Zoyívska, the Southwestern dialect's word for Zoygaria is a mix between the native name and the Akaramano name, Zoygasenkasbratsvilisja, resulting in the mouthful of a word that is Zoīwgasinkazbraçwiliskyaya, which I dare not repeat out of fear of mispronouncing it."

Official Languages
• Zoygarian
• Czaszar
• Japanese
• Shilagino

National Languages
• Zoygarian
• Czaszar
• Japanese
• Shilagino
• Akaramano
• Illian
• English

Zoygarian is the language of Zoygaria, without a doubt. If you were to travel to Zoygaria armed with the language, then you would be quite well off. However, despite a unifying language, the people of the Imperial Commonwealth speak seven other languages, the most important being Zoygaria's official languages. Per the law, all road signs, legal documents, and other official methods of conveying information must be translated into all four languages. Zoygarian is obvious, but what about the others?

Czaszar has existed for a very long time, outdating even the Zoygarian language itself. The Czaszar people inhabited the east of what is now Zoygaria, and had a very different culture than the more Latinized Zygans and Helgans. Over a long period of time, the two cultures began to merge, forming a new language along with it. This trend proved to be rather common among the Elysian language group— Slavic infused Romance languages. However, unlike old Zygan and Helgan, the Czaszar language stuck around, likely due to it being so different from Latin. Very few people today still identify as ethnically Czaszar, the rest having merged with the west long ago. However, a vast portion of Zoygaria either speaks only Czaszar, or is bilingual. Thus, the importance of Czaszar as an official language cannot be understated.

Japanese is a bit of an outlier, but is nonetheless essential. When Japan became a Protectorate of the Imperial Commonwealth, laws were passed to ensure that Japanese became an official language of Zoygaria, and Zoygarian and Czaszar became official languages of Japan. This began the slow, difficult process of uniting two culturally distinct peoples with radically different languages to one goal. This move was essential, as Japan has an absolutely massive population, Tech-oyo's alone far exceeding any city in Zoygaria. When Japan ascended from Protectorate to a fully integrated Principality of the Imperial Commonwealth, Japanese was cemented into law as an official language of the Zoygarian people. Today, there is little mixing of the two cultures and languages due to the radical differences, but this is likely to change as time passes.

Shilagino is a language spoken by a very concentrated minority in Zoygaria. The Shilagino people are very much considered Zoygarian, though their language remains an island. Shilagino, spoken in the forested heart of the country, is a "pure" Romance language, meaning it has very little Slavic influence, and is much closer to old Zygan and Helgan. Shilagino shares many similarities with Zoygarian, but is a distinct language that simply cannot be classified as a dialect. Despite Shilagino speakers being in the relative minority and all of these being raised bilingual in Zoygarian, the language is a cultural bastion of days gone by, one that is slowly fading. As the years have passed, fewer and fewer people know the language, and it is slowly dying out. The Imperial Commonwealth is making efforts to revive it, one such being the mandate of Shilagino as am official language, distinct from Zoygarian.

Akaramano, Illian, and English are the three other most widely spoken languages in Zoygaria that are not official. The government instead recognizes them as national languages. There is a large number of ethnic Akaramanos living in Zoygaria, the majority centering in Helga. There the Akaramano language merges with the Helgan dialect of Zoygarian, forming a confounding dialect known only as the Southwestern dialect. Zoygaria has very close ties to Leutria, and their respective citizens often visit one another's nations. Additionally, each harbors a small minority of the other's ethnic people. As a sign of friendship, both nations agreed to protect one another's respective minorities, and recognize Illian and Zoygarian as national languages of Zoygaria and Leutria respectively. Lastly, the importance on English cannot be understated. English is oft considered the lingua franca of the world stage, and a great deal of tourists to Zoygaria come speaking English. While English does not maintain enough prominence to be listed as an official language, you will certainly not be turned away should you speak it.

Of all of these, three are Romantic, one is Slavic, one is Asiatic, and the other Germanic. It is important to recognize the differences between them all, though that may prove an easier task for some than others. All this is to say that, Zoygarian, despite sharing its name with the country and being the most widely spoken language of the Imperial Commonwealth, is not the only language afoot, and one is sure to encounter far more than just it while on a trip to Zoygaria. So, branch out! Admire the similarities and differences between our many languages. Having at least a basic grasp of some of them will help far more than you'd think."