The Circular Gallifreyan Alphabet

Consonants are the building blocks of Gallifreyan words. Each letter is formed by combining a base shape with a decoration pattern.

The Rules

• 4 base shapes × 8 decoration patterns = 31 consonants (one combination is not used)
• Base shapes: Crescent (Ω), Circle (○), Arc (∩), Bisected Circle (⊖)
• Decorations: None, 1-4 dots, or 1-3 lines
• To identify a letter: Find its shape first, then count its dots or lines

Visual Reference

The four basic consonant shapes form the foundation of the alphabet:

Crescent

Circle

Arc

Bisected Circle

Examples

Let's break down the letter T as an example:

1. Identify the shape: T uses an arc shape (∩)
2. Count decorations: T has no dots or lines (empty)
3. Find in table: Arc row + Empty column = T

Now try with WH:

1. Shape: Also an arc (∩) - same shape as T
2. Decoration: Has 1 dot
3. Result: Arc + 1 dot = WH

The pattern continues with the same arc shape: T (no decoration) → WH (1 dot) → R (2 dots) → Y (3 dots) → Z (4 dots)

Here are four letters to practice identifying. Look at each one and find its shape, then count decorations:

Full Alphabet Reference

The alphabet is organized in a systematic grid. Rows show base shapes, columns show decorations:

DecorShape
	B		CH	D	ND	G	H	F
	J	PH	K	L	C	N	P	M
	T	WH	SH	R	NT	V	W	S
	TH	GH	Y	Z	Q	QU	X	NG

Here's what each letter looks like when drawn:

DecorShape
	B		CH	D	ND	G	H	F
	J	PH	K	L	C	N	P	M
	T	WH	SH	R	NT	V	W	S
	TH	GH	Y	Z	Q	QU	X	NG

Practice

Can you identify these four letters? Use the reference table above to find each one:

Hint: Look for the base shape first (crescent, circle, arc, or bisected circle), then count the dots or lines.

Want more practice? Check out the Practice section for additional exercises.

What's Next

Now that you know all 31 consonants, you're ready to learn how vowels attach to these shapes!