Proto-Gurang

Proto-Gurang is the original language of the Gurang language branch of the Davian linguage family found on the Davian Isles. The language has been reconstructed by linguists, however is no longer in use. It has developed into the modern languages of the Gurang family, such as Guragurang, Ngyatagurang and Woragawang. After Sir Wallace Davies discovered what is today known as the Davian Isles, he made a record of the languages he encountered in hopes of further relations developing. Using the data recorded, linguists have been able to recreate the language at least partially. Due to its lack of a previous writing system, the script for Proto-Gurang is currently simply a romanisation.

Classification and Dialects
Proto-Gurang is generally considered an theoretical reconstruction of an obsolete and thus extinct language. In the past, it is believed to have developed into at least two dialects, which eventually became Guragurang and Ngyatagarang. Linguists debate whether it has direct or only indirect relation to Woragawang.

An active revival of the language has been attempted in some small areas that believe that learning it will help them better understand their distant ancestors, but despite this the communities capable of speaking or understanding Proto-Gurang are extremely small and very rare.