

So we know what the runes [translate to](http://wiki.puella-
magi.net/Deciphering_the_runes) in _Puella Magi Madoka Magica_. Since the
runes appear all over the place like on walls and when a witch appears, the
Puella Magi must be aware of the runes, which are also on their rings as
[their names](http://wiki.puella-magi.net/Runes:Rebellion) (see the images
which show their rings).

I am wondering, in-universe, what are the runes? Are they magical, thus making
up a [runic magic system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runic_magic)? Are they
the native language of the Incubators? Or are they something else entirely?


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Do the runes appear in-universe?