9.8.6 Linguistics
One of the many talents one can acquire, Linguistics will let you study and analyze other languages so that you can master them.
Speaking
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To speak in your new language, simply SPEAK <language>. SPEAK by itself will list all languages you know, as well as your rank in that language.
Keep in mind, that while you can speak a language at any rank, you'll often make mistakes in your communication if you don't take the time to master it.
Writing
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To write in another language, you can WRITE <thing> IN <language>. However, once again, while you can write in a language at any rank, there will often be words you do not yet understand how to write. As such, you'll automatically skip the writing of these words.
Ranks
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There are five ranks in Linguistics:
Untrained
Elementary
Intermediate
Fluent
Mastered
As you progress through the ranks, you'll find yourself able to understand more words. You will also gain knowledge faster through self-study.
Learning
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To learn a language, you'll need to seek out the teacher for that language and then LEARN LANGUAGE OF <language> FROM <teacher>. To learn a language initially, it'll cost 30000 gold sovereigns. After that, you either pay for more lessons, or self-study by listening to other people speak that language and reading texts in that language.
Alternatively, if you possess a language token artifact (AP INFO 289), simply REDEEM <token> FOR <language>.
RACESKILL LANGUAGE <language> will allow you to select a free language upon reaching Tekal (level 99). This may only be used once, so choose wisely.
Below is a list of all the language teachers:
Language Teacher Location Room no.
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Arborean A grizzled Arborean ancient Cantor's Copse (v71558)
Arqeshi Sorkan, the Jaru Chieftain Jaru (v64892)
Atav* Master Scientist Tutaveshki'e Skythrone (v60189)
Atavian Veyla, a thin bookish Atavian Aerie (v24561)
Chiav Llazuth, the Demon Spider Queen Black Keep (v11655)
Dwarf Rognik, a young Dwarven librarian Tainhelm (v33240)
Djeri Sarila, Imperial Librarian Djeir (v12102)
Esmari Sir Vralin, Knight of the Beacon Pash Valley (v1645)
Fae Gallynx, Queen of the Faeries Vintal Glade (v3235)
Goblin Dudley, a Goblin mercenary Huanazedha (v50592)
Golban** Bartek Helba (v50467)
Gnomish Headmistress Pavalmort Gorshire (v12745)
Grecht Master Atokhases Arget Massai (v36997)
Grook Oorangu, the Wise Eastern Ithmia (v57764)
Harpy Balara, a Harpy merchant Mount Klox (v78292)
Horkvali Xizitioy, the Horkvali poet Grand Aetolian Library (v57280)
Jaziri The Imam, Niven El'Jazira (dead)
Imp Trevvae, the flautist Aureliana (v4809)
Kelki Aeverie, a kelki scholar Grand Aetolian Library (v57286)
Kobold Prek, the Kobold Chieftain the Ophidian Empire (v64172)
Minotaur Vargas, Eye of Rimwatch Rimewatch (v73314)
Mitrine* Unali'i Ahes the town of Mitrine (v60201)
Mhun Sekaan, the pole maker Prelatorian Highway (v28203)
Nazetu Geltley, the freewoman Mostyn (v13193)
Ogre Balam Agab, the ogre archmage Grand Aetolian Library (v57279)
Orc Darxa, the Orc bartender Enorian (v55803)
Ghuhr, a weathered Orc worker Moghedu (v12641)
Esterport (evenings) (v5557)
Rajamala Tlolteotl, Bard of Saluria Saluria (v10132)
Sylvan an Elder Maple Morgun forest (v4757)
Troll Olam, a male troll librarian Craneskull (v33243)
Tsinkin* Orson, Remi, and Dunkirk Tsinkin Municipality (v53668)
Tsol'aa Ta'hena, the Tsol'aa sage Northern Ithmia (v719)
Xorani Lesiv, the Torstonite chieftain Torston (v17534)
* - This language is not as easily learned, and may have special conditions to
meet before you can learn it. It might not even be available!
** - This language has an increased cost to learn and is much harder to master.
See also: HELP TALENTS
