Natural Linguistic Ability

Natural Linguistic Ability (minor) by Mr. Twist

For this character, the part of the brain that controls language comprehension (Wernicke's, I believe) has been enhanced. Learning new languages becomes a snap for this character. Even languages they cannot physically speak are understand. The written word is not covered by this power.

Effects: Within 1 minute of being exposed to a new language, the character gains rudimentary understanding. Treat this as a temporary understandind of how to understand/speak the language at a 50% proficiency. If continually exposed for an hour, or sparsely exposed for four hours, then this proficiency becomes a 78%.

Bonuses: At first level, the character has their native language, and 2 other languages, at 98%. These do not count towards the limit.

Duration: The ability to speak the language lasts only for three days, or it can be made permanent.

Limitations: The character begins the game with one empty language spot for every two full points of IQ. These are blanks that are filled in during the course of the game. To add a language into a blank slot, all the character has to do is desire it. From then on, they will know the language at a 78% plus IQ bonus. The character must be exposed to the language rather often during the course of a day to add it. They can be changed.

See Also: Linguistics by Cardiac and Universal Translator by Stone Gargoyle