I think it's just LeGuin's aesthetics at work. A lot of the names in Earthsea are similar.
A "ck" cluster is possible if they represent different sounds. Like if "c" is palatal and "k" is velar. I'd think there'd be a strong tendency towards assimilation either way though.
EDITOR HAT ON: You're missing the double asterisk in the body text (I assume it's meant to come after "Láadan"). Also, I think you meant "for that matter", not "latter".
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Date: 2008-11-19 10:58 pm (UTC)A "ck" cluster is possible if they represent different sounds. Like if "c" is palatal and "k" is velar. I'd think there'd be a strong tendency towards assimilation either way though.
EDITOR HAT ON: You're missing the double asterisk in the body text (I assume it's meant to come after "Láadan"). Also, I think you meant "for that matter", not "latter".
Also, you forgot to link Planet of Hats. >;D