Translations v2.4 (Sep 2016)

The alphabet used by the Strays has a simple 1-1 relationship with the English alphabet in that each symbol corresponds to one English letter. So with enough time and messages, it's easy to translate. However, this is made a lot easier thanks to the book that Maddie is holding in her hands the first time you see her studying the writing, which contains a full table of which symbols map to which English letters.

One thing that may be confusing in the translation is the difference between the letters D and P. In the book, there's a clear space between the bottom curve and the top curve. However, looking at all the other D's in the game, it's clear that for practical purposes that space is not there. It's easy enough to spot when you accidently switch them, since the words won't make any sense.

Denial
Thanks to okuri for finding this!

Isolation

Anger

Star Haven
Welcome home

The greatest crystal
Found twentyfirst day of sky

Bargaining
Thanks to Sapphire Crook for finding!

On the winds we sail for the sun's eternity

Dear Rinu
I promise to join you
above the sun before
the week is out.
I just have to figure
out a way that is not
too painful.
Or gruesome.
Yours, Lorin
Thanks to JBroman for finding this!

Dear Merin,
I miss you so much.
Also it was me who ate
your flies before.
I am sorry.
When we meet up there
one day, I will give you
new ones.
Love, Nami

Depression

Acceptance
Thanks to okuri for finding this!

• Updated guide with image for Lorin's message to Rinu in Ice Cave

• Updated guide with image for Bargaining found in Star Haven

• Updated image for Maddie's book that shows all of the symbols
  
• Updated small discussion on the D and P symbols
  
• Added Version History

• Added section for Sanctuary
  
• Updated guide with image for Denial found in Sanctuary

• Updated layout to be easier to navigate

• Updated guide with image for Acceptance found in Ice Cave

• Updated guide with image for Isolation found in Chasm
  
• Updated guide with image for Depression found in Ice Cave

• Initial guide

Thanks for reading this guide! I'm glad you're interested in the writings that are hidden throughout the game and what they mean.

Feel free to let me know if you find any others, and I'll add it!