The right words can unlock worlds.

## Tier 1 (Languages 1+)
* Linguist – Once per scene, you may puzzle out the gist of an unfamiliar language (spoken or written).
* Shared Tongue – You can teach an ally a key phrase or term, granting them +1 die on the next related roll.
* Cipher Crafter – You can create a basic code for your group’s messages; allies gain +1 die to resist deciphering attempts.
## Tier 2 (Languages 2+)
* Trade Speech – You gain +1 die on any negotiation where language is a barrier.
* Ancient Dialects – Mark a die as Effectful; on success, you can translate at least part of an obscure text.
* Polyglot Memory – You never forget a language you’ve heard or read.
## Tier 3 (Languages 3+)
* Whispered Tongues – You can mimic accents and speech patterns; gain +1 die to Deception when posing as a native speaker.
* Codebreaker – Once per scene, you can decipher a coded message without a roll (unless magically encrypted).
* Lorekeeper – You may add +1 die to any Knowledge roll involving a culture whose language you speak.
## Tier 4 (Languages 4+)
* Universal Translator – Once per session, you may communicate flawlessly with any being for 1 hour.
* Soul Language – Mark a die as Persistent; on success, you may speak directly to a spirit in its true tongue.
* Fluent Recall – You may retroactively declare you know a language relevant to the current scene.