The Runic block includes characters used in the Runic alphabets, which were used to write various Germanic languages from the 2nd to the 8th centuries AD. The most famous Runic script is the Elder Futhark, which consists of 24 characters. The script was used primarily in inscriptions on stone, metal, and wood, often with a ritual or commemorative purpose. This block includes characters from several different Runic alphabets, reflecting the diversity of the Germanic tribes who used them. The Runic script has a rich cultural legacy and is studied today for its historical and linguistic significance..