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Finally, there are secret languages. These are languages which cannot be learned by anyone except those specifically invited to learn them. In many cases, these languages are deliberately deceptive, with fluctuating grammar or syntax changes based on the calendar, lunar cycle or some other variable. They are, in short, codes. While it may be possible to decipher short passages of these languages given enough time and the proper cypher keys, the languages themselves will always remain a mystery, as the keys change and the lexicon evolves to deny knowledge to outsiders. | Finally, there are secret languages. These are languages which cannot be learned by anyone except those specifically invited to learn them. In many cases, these languages are deliberately deceptive, with fluctuating grammar or syntax changes based on the calendar, lunar cycle or some other variable. They are, in short, codes. While it may be possible to decipher short passages of these languages given enough time and the proper cypher keys, the languages themselves will always remain a mystery, as the keys change and the lexicon evolves to deny knowledge to outsiders. | ||
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! Secret Language || Pronunciation || Description | |||
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| Coept || koh-ept || secret language of creation | |||
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| Corhiwar || kor-shih-var || secret sign language of the Drow | |||
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| Druidic || droo-id-ik || secret language of the druids | |||
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| Graxt || grakst || secret language of destruction | |||
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| OM || ohwm || secret language of power | |||
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| Sphinx || sfeenks || secret language of riddles | |||
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| Therien || theh-ree-in || secret language of lies | |||
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| Thieves' Cant || theevs kant || secret language of thieves | |||
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