College of Linguistics

Bards of the College of Linguistics strive to unravel the mysteries of languages. From studying the rhymes of foreign ballads to examining the structure of poetry and prose, these bards use their knowledge of many languages to piece together otherwise obscure connections and meanings. Often they can be found working as translators or editors, honing their skills and contributing to academia and the arts alike.

Foreign Incantation When you join the College of Linguistics at 3rd level, you learn three languages of your choice. Additionally, you learn to use the properties of languages as you know to alter your incantations and inspiration. Choose 3 languages that you know. You learn the incantations associated with those languages. When you inspire a creature or cast a spell that involve a verbal component, you can use one of the incantations.

Linguistic Twist At 6th level, you learn two more languages of your choice, and the foreign incantations associated with those languages. You can disguise a spell's verbal component as part of natural speech. A creature attempting to notice your spell's verbal component must make a Wisdom (Insight) check against your spellcasting save DC. On a successful check, they notice that you are casting a spell. Additionally, when you cast a spell that involves a limited number of words (such as command or magic mouth), you can double number of words you are limited to.