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LANGUAGES
Every character begins with a Primary Language (indicated by his Heritage) which he can speak without accent and be immediately accepted as a member of its native community. According to his Heritage, he will also be given a Secondary Language which is usually English, so that all PC'S can operate in the Kingdom of Nessex and also speak with each other.
Mages and Zealots chose one scholarly language for each point of INT bonus. These include: Latin, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, or Aramaic. Zealots who are Catholic automatically know at least some Latin.
No one need ever make a check in his Primary Language. In a Secondary Language, the DM may call for a check in an important and complex conversation (Charisma).
Reading an important or complex scholarly text may require an INT check at DM judgement.
A character can learn a new language, with a teacher or by immersion by making 6 successful INT checks, each made after a month of dedicated work.
No one known has yet deciphered the Atlantean writings found in the ruins without magical means.