Elianscript

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A place for the discussion and sharing of Elian works, both original and found elsewhere.

What is Elianscript? It’s an alternative writing system whose properties combine the linearity of spelling with the free-form nature of drawing.

It’s also kind of like a weak cipher, to those not in the know. Similar to a pigpen cipher, but instead of randomly jumbling the letters, we all agree to do it alphabetically. That way everyone IN the know, can read it.

Full instructions can be found here.

What about numbers? In this community we prefer to use Arabic numbers. Using other systems is fine so long as you post an explanation of how to translate them.

If you'd like to do a word of the day (WOTD) post, then please use https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

Have fun!

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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works
 
 

For ~~June~~ July!

Another puzzle! Trying something new.

When you solve the puzzle, please comment here that you solved it, but DO NOT post the solution!

After commenting here, PM me the solution, and write the title of this post at the beginning of the message.

Then, at the end of this month, I will randomly choose a winner from all those who solved the puzzle, announce it here, and then PM them a gift card code.

JayDee was our May winner!

Have fun!

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Welcome to Elianscript! (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works
 
 

What is it? It's an alternative writing system whose properties Combine the linearity of spelling with the free-form nature of drawing.

It's also kind of like a weak cipher, to those not in the know. Similar to a pigpen cipher, but instead of randomly jumbling the letters, we all agree to do it alphabetically. That way everyone IN the know, can read it.

Instructions here: https://www.ccelian.com/ElianScriptFull.html

There was a somewhat active community on Reddit, but no alternative here. So I made it!

Feel free to post whatever Elian related material you choose! I'm gonna try to be at least semi active here.

I'm still working on rules, but for now the biggest rule is that any guesses or decoding of the elianscript in question, should be spoiler tagged. That looks like this:

spoiler

Test

Which turns into this:

spoilerTest

That way people who want to discuss hints about decoding, can do so safely without accidentally spoiling it.

Thanks! Have fun!

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spoilerDoppelganger

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spoilerJettison

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spoilerHubris

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spoilerSimulacrum

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spoilerGalumph

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spoilerVerbose

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spoilerWherewithal

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spoilerApologia

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spoilerGarrulous

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spoilerEloquent

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spoilerBogus

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spoilerHerculean

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spoilerFiasco

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spoilerInterminable

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spoilerHapless

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spoilerChagrin

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submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works
 
 

Another puzzle! The code is a semi random string of letters.

The solid squares are mistakes I covered up 🤦‍♂️

When you solve the puzzle, please comment here that you solved it, but DO NOT post the solution!

After commenting here, PM me the solution, and write the title of this post at the beginning of the message.

Then, at the end of this month, I will randomly choose a winner from all those who solved the puzzle, announce it here, and then PM them a gift card code.

chetradley was our April winner!

Have fun!

Edit:

JayDee is our winner this month!

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Answer:

Tap for spoilerTHIS TOO SHALL PASS

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WOTD 4.29.25 (infosec.pub)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works
 
 

https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

spoilerFurtive

[Word] describes something that is done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed. It can also mean "expressive of stealth" or "sly" (as in "a [Word] look"), or "obtained underhandedly" (as in "[Word] gains").

Feel free to try your hand at writing it in the comments!

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WOTD 4.28.25 (infosec.pub)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/elianscript@sh.itjust.works
 
 

https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

spoilerAlacrity

This refers to a quick and cheerful readiness to do something.

Feel free to try your hand at writing it in the comments!

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

spoilerPugnacious

Someone described as [word] shows a readiness or desire to fight or argue.

Feel free to try your hand at writing it in the comments!

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

spoilerDruthers

[Word] is an informal word that refers to the power or opportunity to choose—in other words, free choice. It is used especially in the phrase if one had one's [word].

Feel free to use this post to share your own take on the word of the day!

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

This word is usually used with "about" or "of" to describe someone who is cautious about doing something.

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