Languages

　‎　Communication between the diverse cultures in the Beanut Lands is just as complicated as it is in real life. In order to help you understand how a character in the Beanut Lands communicates with their fellow people, we have created this Language system to make it clear which of these languages a character will be able to speak and learn.

Aptitude:

For each language you know, you will have a level of aptitude with it, based primarily on 3 factors:

Your Race
Your home Land
Your Background

There are 3 levels of Aptitude: Native, Studied, and Oral.

[Level 3] Native Languages and Dialects

You have learned this language/dialect as a primary means of communication. It has become as natural to you as breathing.
　‎　‎» Native Languages and Dialects can not be further improved.

[Level 2] Studied Languages and Dialects

You are fluent in this language/dialect, but you have a noticeable accent and may not catch on to nuanced conversation. However, if you’d like to improve your skills and understanding of this language, you may dedicate further study time and energy to become a natural.
　‎　‎» LP Cost: 1 → begin improving to Level 3

[Level 1] Oral Languages and Dialects

You have been exposed to this language/dialect, and may be able to achieve basic levels of communication, but you can not read or write. Effective speech and comprehension will require dedicated study.
　‎　‎» LP Cost: 1 → begin improving to Level 2

Learning Languages:

　‎　Learning a language/dialect is mostly a narrative process that will happen over time, but this system helps to establish what you can learn and when you are ready to do it. You may have the ability to learn a few languages beyond your native tongue, and this is dependent upon your Language Points.
　‎　You can earn one Language Point (LP) for every point in your INT Modifier. Some people will also start with LPs based on their Culture Group or Background. For a more detailed explanation, click below:

Language Points

　‎　In order to learn a new language, you must spend LPs. Some languages will be easier to learn based on the alphabet, structure and similarity to languages you know. There are 3 levels of Difficulty: Familiar, Foreign, and Exclusive.

[Familiar] Easy Languages and Dialects

You can not speak, read or write in this language/dialect, and fluency will require some study, but due to its similarity to a language or dialect you know, it will be easier than others.
　‎　‎» LP Cost: 1 → begin to learn at Level 2

[Foreign] Hard Languages and Dialects

This language/dialect will be difficult for you to learn. You must actively study this to be able to even attempt basic levels of communication.
　‎　‎» LP Cost: 2 → begin to learn at Level 2

[Exclusive] Mentored Languages and Dialects

You have no communcation skills that will help you learn this language/dialect alone. You must find a mentor who is willing to train you to use it.
　‎　‎» LP Cost: 2 → begin to learn at Level 2 (Requires Mentor)