Maaljian alphabet

The Maaljian alphabet is the Bottled Up equivalent of the English alphabet, used for written language in an phonemic orthography. It is virtually identical to the English alphabet in both usage and functionality, consisting of twenty six letters with no upper-case or lower-case distinction. These letters are simple redesigns of the preexisting ones in the English alphabet, built from a combination of lines, crosses, and circles in similar formation to the originals. Paired with this alphabet is a unique set of numbers based on the Arabic numerals. All other symbols used in the English writing system transfer over directly into Maaljian, and do not change.

The lines, squiggles, crosses, and circles that form the numbers and letters within the Maaljian writing system are not random. These symbols are directly inspired by the pupils of each race of spirit found in Maalja (Mirrors, Marbles, Crystals, and Glass respectfully). These symbols are thought to be culturally significant to spirits, as they not only represent the entirety of alphabet and numerals, but are present in religious history, as seen in The Great Glass Maker's halo.

While easy to memorize thanks to its English roots, writing in Maaljian by hand has shown to be quite difficult and unconventional. An official version of the Maaljian font exists, but is not available to the public. However, due to it's prominent use throughout the series it has long since been deciphered and the typeface recreated by fans.