Editing Trinity:Languages (section)

==Trade==
Languages developed slowly over time in the world's history. Originally, there were the basic languages: Quenya, Runic, Ronkan, Ancient Common, and their ilk. As civilization spread, however, and new lands were reached, a language barrier was encountered. To solve this problem, languages known as "Trade languages" were developed. These were not methodically created - instead, the most common method of addition to a Trade language was by usage between fishermen or merchants. Over time, however, the various regions of the world required something more universal than a Trade language, and thus were the Common tongues born.

Each of the trade languages is named after the ocean or sea upon which it was primarily used.

Communication in Trade languages is difficult, as they simply lack the vocabulary for most communication. As such, any checks involving interpersonal communication (Bluff, Diplomacy, Intimidate, Gather Information, Mimic Voice, Perform [act, comedy, oratory, sing], and Sense Motive) with which the user is speaking in or attempting to understand a Trade language suffer a -2 circumstance penalty.

===Trade, Glacial===
Of the trade languages, the Glacial Trade tongue was the first to be developed. It was spread originally by selkies who sailed the southern seas from their homeland in the Skipstones, and it was their proclivity towards travel was crucial in the development of the language. Glacial Trade is based upon Lynaen and Tipan, though it borrows a good deal from Ronkan for technical terms.

Glacial Trade uses the Lynaen script.

===Trade, Lotharic===
Lotharic Trade developed out of the region surrounding Lotharien, which includes western Ashkar and Molandum. Lotharic Trade is almost exclusively based on Lotharie and Tipan.

Lotharic Trade uses the Tipan script.

===Trade, Northlander===
Northlander Trade was developed by the races of eastern Molandum, northern Chaliraz, and eastern Ashkar. It draws heavily from Quenya and Ancient Common, though it draws upon Vesuvan for grammatical rules, which are much more mutable than either parent language and easier to learn given their intuitive nature.

Northlander Trade uses the Tengwar script.

===Trade, Thunder===
Thunder Trade is spoken by inhabitants of southeastern Adnez. It is based primarily on Lynaen and Ronkan, though it borrows somewhat from Quenya and Fey.

Thunder Trade uses the Ronkan script.