Language

Relating to reading, writing, and/or speaking languages.

Ability Score(s): Read: Language, Write: Precision + Language, Speak: Language

Usage: When gaining this skill, it falls into one of three categories. Reading, writing, or speaking.

One can be able to read a language without being able to speak it (for example, being able to understand written words without understanding their spoken etymology), and others may be able to speak a language without being able to read or write in it.

All characters receive Language (Speak) in their native language(s) at Competent Rank.

Language (Write): Can be used for writing poetry stories, books, novels, and intricate letters. The quality of the writing is determined by the skill check's result. Quality and standards are subjective to some individuals, and though a story may be well done, it could still be considered terrible by the audience reading it. This often happens with cult classics, being disregarded at their initial release but acquiring a new popularity - usually some time after the original artist has already died.

Language (Speak): This skill can be used in combination with Trickery to attempt speaking in an accent which is not your own. For example, an Irishman speaking English attempting to sound like a German while speaking English still.