Languages

Languages you know are given a rank from 1 to 3. Unlike expertise, these ranks are named: Scrap, Proficiency, and Fluency.

You don't need to roll the dice to benefit from your language ranks— if you have a scrap of Spiacian, you'll be able to converse with others that speak it... to a degree.

You'll use your languages draw on cultural knowledge and gain information.
 You can also use them to make friends, impress others, and gain insider intel.

Scrap

Having a scrap of a language allows you to use and understand simple words and sentences without a problem. You can order food, ask about common topics, and pronounce names with reasonable accuracy.

Proficiency

Having proficiency of a language allows you to engage in normal conversation without a problem; you can discuss a wide range of topics, give opinions and directions, and easily follow conversations at the speed of a native speaker (even if you miss a word here or there).

Fluency

Having fluency in a language shows you have complete mastery of it— you can read, write, listen, and speak without the fear of misunderstanding or being misunderstood.

Rhonic

Rhonans speak Rhonic

Faervig

Eerdans speak Faervig

Iklomas

Kyrosans speak Iklomas

Getur

Saalzychers speak Getur

High Gethorian

Praudians speak High Gethorian, an older form of Getur

Spiacian

Spiacians speak Spiacian

Elvish

Elves speak Elvish

Dwarvish

Dwarves speak Dwarvish

Slyvan

Most of the Fae speak Slyvan

Thieves' Cant

A clipped and precise language used by experienced thieves. Knowledge of Thieves' Cant is likely to garner respect among grifters and ire from merchants & honest folk who recognize it. Relies partly on gestures.

Signalling

An unspoken code broadcast with flags, torches, or signal-lamps, often known by experienced travellers, military types, merchant vessels, and smugglers. Relies partly on color.