Linguae

*Linguae* is language magic - being able to understand others. *Linguae* relies on the mage's understanding and is the element of empathy.

* **Simple** - Kaph drain is low

Symbol - Owl

## Background

In 8M, while investigating a nearby anomaly, an orange slime was found by SWAN researchers. It was able to understand human speech--a trait not present in slimes. Not only that, the slime could understand any spoken or written language. What was really surprising was that it could also understand made-up languages.

Another quirk the slime had was that insects were "attracted" to the slime. Considering that the slime was able to understand written/spoken language, this must mean it can also understand other types of "languages", including communication between insects. Researchers isolated the element within the slime and replicated it. This new element was dubbed, "*Linguae*".

The full extensive report concerning the slime can be found here.

## Overview

*Linguae* allows mages to communicate with others more easily.

### Behavior

*Linguae* can understand any oral or written language.

### Combat

*Linguae* is useless in combat. The only real use for *Linguae* in combat would be to understand what your enemy is saying.

#### Against other elements

* *Aura* (and consequentially, *Sonus*) can prevent the actual sound from entering the ears of the listener
* *Umbra* can prevent *Linguae* from functioning correctly by creating mental delusions (specifically voices)

*Linguae* cannot be used defensively or offensively in combat.

### Symbolism

The symbol for *Linguae* is a stylized שמע (listen). Colors are usually orange.

### Civilian use

The class is not intensive at all and can be used to communicate with people who speak other languages.

## Skills

### Bestia - Animals

Understand and speak fluently to animals.

This includes any social animal. Animals have their own personalities - they can resist commands if given. It is best to communicate with animals as one would communicate with people.

### Bestiola - Insect

Understand and command insects.

This includes any insect. Insects do not have their own personalities and thus can be commanded very easily without resistance.

### Intellectus - Language

Communicate fluently with most social beings regardless of disability or language barrier.

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**Forbidden** - Using this skill to decode military-grade cryptographic messages is a felony

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This includes understanding existing languages, functioning fictional languages, and non-oral languages (such as sign language). This skill mainly works audibly or conversationally. Decoding auditory cryptographic signals is possible. Communicating back in sign language is as easy as moving hands and fingers - they will be adjusted subconsciously to communicate properly (only applicable when used in conjunction with *Fulgur* Nervosi)

### Lectio - Written Language

Read and understand any functioning written language.

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**Forbidden** - Using this skill to decode military-grade cryptographic messages is a felony.

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This skill is handy for understanding foreign text. However this skill can be used to decode any written cryptographic messages.

## Elemental Imprinting

*Linguae* is properly imprinted behind the ear.

## Passive Abilities

### Positive

* **Hyperacusis** - General hearing is increased

### Negative

* **Hyperacusis** - Sounds are generally heard as louder

## Known Users

* *Linguae* is used by the Shadows of Light for espionage
* Foxtrot Romeo uses *Linguae* to communicate with clients

## Trivia

* Linguae means language in Latin
* This element is a very useless element in combat but actually very useful for day-to-day activities
* The owl was used to represent *Linguae* because the orange slime was found to be communicating with an owl that would not leave it's side.