J.R.R. Tolkien created the Tengwar script for many Elvish writings.
Tengwar, meaning “letters” in Quenya, is an artificial writing system used for several languages in Tolkien’s world. It is especially associated with Quenya and Sindarin, but its design allows it to represent other languages as well.
The script is attributed within the legendarium to Fëanor, who developed it in Valinor. Tolkien presented the letters in distinct forms and modes, with spelling conventions changing according to the language being written.
Tengwar is often confused with Cirth, another Middle-earth script. Cirth consists largely of angular runes and was associated particularly with Dwarves, while Tengwar uses flowing, curved forms. Tolkien’s calligraphy helped make both systems visually recognizable to readers.