Languages

The people of Eltar speak dozens of different languages, along with hundreds of dialects and regional variations. While a character can generally get by with Iraldi, also known as Common or the Common Tongue, knowing another language is vital in some regions. Being able to speak these tongues can help you with negotiation, spying on enemies, or just conducting simple commerce.
Languages are a secondary proficiency, and are sometimes used in Intelligence (Language) checks with the chosen language to read, translate, comprehend or transcribe complex uses of the Language being used in the check. Your Passive Rating with a Language determines your fluency with a language. How difficult a language is to learn is reflected in its Passive Rating, as shown in the Language Requirements by Category table.
Protagonists gain at least 3 Ranks to distribute in Languages of their choosing during character creation, though it's highly recommended that players ensure they share a language, which is most likely to be Common.

Standard Languages

Standard languages are widespread on Eltár, and can be encountered in most regions, even among those who aren't native speakers.

Language	Origin
Common	Alturia
Dwarvish	Dwarves
Elvish	Elves
Gnomish	Gnomes
Jotun	Giants
Orcish	Orcs
Undercommon	Gloomland denizens

Obscure Languages

Languages that are rare are most frequently spoken by native speakers, in isolated regions, or among specialized groups. Some of these languages from long dead civilizations, studied mainly by scholars with few speakers remaining.

Language	Origin
Abyssal	Demons
Celestial	Celestials
Draconic	Dragons
Gloom Speech	Gloomorans
Infernal	Elementals
Sylvan	Treants

Exotic Languages

Languages that are alien or extraplanar in nature. Only the most ardent scholars on Eltár know multiple exotic languages, though use of a few phrases are common in cults or for religious rites.

Language	Origin
Abyssal	Demons
Celestial	Celestials
Draconic	Dragons
Gloom Speech	Gloomorans
Infernal	Elementals
Sylvan	Treants