Undead Mutism

Undead mutism is the study of the phenomenon that makes the undead unable to speak. the reason behind this study is the mystery that while some undead cannot speak from lack of vocal chords (Skeletons, Flesh golems, Brain in a jar, Spirits, Souls), some can still speak despite lack of physical vocal chords (Ghosts, Specters, Banshees), and some can speak despite the fact that their body shouldn't normally be able to (Zombies, Mummies, Vampires). 
== Theories ==
=== Bagpipe theory ===
It has been suggested that the undead can emulate speech by creating and manipulating wind currents to emit sounds with such precision to resemble speech, albeit with a breezy quality to it. The mechanics would be that the undead uses its lungs as a bag of wind that it blows out its mouth like a bagpipe chanter. 
=== Mass telepathy theory ===
It has been suggested that the undead who lack physical vocal chords were simply communicating telepathically to all within hearing range because of a lack of focusing the telepathy. 
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