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Choose your languages from the Standard Languages table, or choose one that is common in your campaign. With your [[SRD5:GM|GM]]’s permission, you can instead choose a language from the Exotic Languages table or a secret language, such as [[SRD5:Thieves' Cant|thieves’ cant]] or the tongue of [[SRD5:Druid|druid]]s. | Choose your languages from the Standard Languages table, or choose one that is common in your campaign. With your [[SRD5:GM|GM]]’s permission, you can instead choose a language from the Exotic Languages table or a secret language, such as [[SRD5:Thieves' Cant|thieves’ cant]] or the tongue of [[SRD5:Druid|druid]]s. | ||
| − | Some of these languages are actually families of languages with many dialects. For example, the Primordial language includes the Auran, Aquan, Ignan, and Terran dialects, one for each of the four elemental planes. Creatures that speak different dialects of the same language can communicate with one another. | + | Some of these languages are actually families of languages with many dialects. For example, the Primordial language includes the {{anchor|Auran}}, {{anchor|Aquan}}, {{anchor|Ignan}}, and {{anchor|Terran}} dialects, one for each of the four elemental planes. Creatures that speak different dialects of the same language can communicate with one another. |
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This article is about Language |
| For other uses of Language, see Language (disambiguation). |
| This material is published under the OGL |
Your race indicates the languages your character can speak by default, and your background might give you access to one or more additional languages of your choice. Note these languages on your character sheet.
Choose your languages from the Standard Languages table, or choose one that is common in your campaign. With your GM’s permission, you can instead choose a language from the Exotic Languages table or a secret language, such as thieves’ cant or the tongue of druids.
Some of these languages are actually families of languages with many dialects. For example, the Primordial language includes the Auran, Aquan, Ignan, and Terran dialects, one for each of the four elemental planes. Creatures that speak different dialects of the same language can communicate with one another.
| Standard Languages | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Typical Speakers | Script |
| Common | Humans | Common |
| Dwarvish | Dwarves | Dwarvish |
| Elvish | Elves | Elvish |
| Giant | Ogres, giants | Dwarvish |
| Gnomish | Gnomes | Dwarvish |
| Goblin | Goblinoids | Dwarvish |
| Halfling | Halflings | Common |
| Orc | Orcs | Dwarvish |
| Exotic Languages | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Typical Speakers | Script |
| Abyssal | Demons | Infernal |
| Celestial | Celestials | Celestial |
| Draconic | Dragons, dragonborn | Draconic |
| Deep Speech | Aboleths, cloakers | — |
| Infernal | Devils | Infernal |
| Primordial | Elementals | Dwarvish |
| Sylvan | Fey creatures | Elvish |
| Undercommon | Underworld traders | Elvish |
Sources
- SRD-OGL v5.1 - 5th edition SRD
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