Arrasia is rich in both history and culture and the ability to communicate has been essential in the development of the world's nations and races. Every race has its own language, from the harsh and base language of the orcs to the rich and melodic tones of the elves. Cultures are often cemented through the commonality of their language and this is often the wellspring from which flows a people's sense of belonging and identity.

Although a race may share a commonality of language, different tribes more often than not speak a variety that is unique to them. For instance, the orc tribes everywhere speak Orc, but no one tribe speaks it exactly the same, with unique syntax, emphasis or pronunciation, and often even words that have been amalgamated from other, usually local, languages. These differences, however, are not enough to stop orcs communicating amongst themselves as the fundamentals of their language and culture remain.

The human race, however, shares no such commonality, for their history has been divisive since before they even woke and walked upon the lands of Arrasia. As such, as cultures have emerged, so have the languages that have driven them. Many cultures are now lost to history and with them disappeared all trace of their existence, including language, but some have survived to this day and others have appeared to replace those now extinct.

The ability to communicate with other peoples is an essential skill. However, the need for multi-lingual skills will be entirely dependent upon the amount of traveling done. Most people remain forever in their own corner of the world, with only the bravest or most foolhardy prepared to explore the wider world. Occasionally, however, speaking a certain language in a particular place can have less than the desired effect. Speaking Karnish in Amman-Mon, for example, will likely lead to a public lynching!

Common: In The Kyngdoms, there is no common tongue. Instead, characters should choose one of the languages outlined below (see Starting Languages below). Karnish, however, represents the most widely spoken tongue in Arrasia, as it is considered the language of trade and high culture and is the nearest thing to a common language. For creatures that are shown to speak common, instead apply a suitable human tongue from the list below. This will likely be the national tongue of the nearest or most influential nation to that creature's home.

Undercommon: The common language for those who dwell in Arrasia's underworld is Xamian, a harsh and guttural language. Any race which can speak undercommon can instead speak Xamian.

Starting Languages: All characters start with one human tongue, selected from the list below, in addition to any racial and bonus languages they may have. In all likelihood, their chosen language will be that of their nationality. Some languages will be more beneficial than others - Karnish, for instance, is the language of trade and is spoken almost throughout Arrasia, while Annasse is only spoken primarily in Zaramal and Palanar, so the initial choice may well have direct consequences on how that character interacts with the world around them.

Barbarians: All characters who start with Barbarian as their first level speak Yait in addition to their normal languages. Characters who take levels of Barbarian after 1st level do not acquire this language, unless they choose to select it as usual through the Speak Language Skill. Yait is a very simple means of communication between barbarian tribes, but has no written form. See the table below for details.