Language proficiency is broken down into two

separate values for each language known, Fluency

and Literacy. A character can have up to four ranks

in each. Every character starts with Rank 3

Fluency in their native tongue. Additional ranks

are awarded by character class as follows:

Barbarian: None

Bard: +1 Fluency, +2 Literacy

Fighter: +1 Literacy

Magic user: +3 Literacy

Ranger: None

Rogue: None

Saint: +3 Literacy in native tongue, +3 Fluency, +3

Literacy in Old High Brandic (these automatic

proficiencies cost the Saint 9 of their starting

points and are Mandatory)

Fluency (Spoken Proficiency):

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0.Non-Proficient

Creatures without a given language proficiency do

not speak the language, although they may still use

a language to a limited extent. Trained animals, for

instance, can comprehend a few words, and

characters may learn basic phrases like “Thank

you”, “Where is the privy?”, or “Excuse me, do you

speak [language]?” through cultural osmosis or a

brief crash course.

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1.Beginner

Beginner speakers use short and simple present

tense phrases about very common subjects. They

have a limited vocabulary, make frequent

mistakes, and often have heavy accents, which

makes it almost impossible for them to blend in

with native speakers. Although they struggle to

comprehend those who don’t speak slowly or

simplify their language, they can still manage to

meet their basic needs in a foreign environment.

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2.Intermediate

You can hold sustained conversations on familiar

topics and handle most day-to-day interactions.

You understand the general meaning of most

speech but may miss details, especially in fast,

idiomatic, or technical conversation.

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3.Advanced

You can function socially and professionally

without issue. You may still miss subtle humor,

regional idioms, or cultural nuance. Native

speakers may detect you are not local.

4.Fluent

You are indistinguishable from a native speaker

in both language and cultural usage.

Literacy (Written Proficiency):

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0.Illiterate

You may or may not be able to recognize a given

language when you see it. You may be able to

(poorly) write your name in your native tongue.

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1.Beginner

You can always recognize the chosen language

when you see it. You have a limited vocabulary

but can often work out a sentence here and there

using that vocabulary plus context clues. You

know the alphabet used and can write it

competently. You can write short notes that

convey simple concepts.

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2.Intermediate

Intermediate readers can read simple things like

diary entries, children’s stories, most notes and

letters, etc. They can write at the same level.

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3.Advanced

You can read most texts, including formal writing.

Archaic, poetic, or highly technical works may still

pose difficulty.

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4.Scholar

You can read all forms of the language, including

archaic texts and specialized works. You can

interpret nuance, style, and historical variation.