When you create your character, you must choose a culture from which they hail. The culture, rather than the characters race determines their starting and bonus languages.
There are three cultures to choose from in Novus Utum:
| Culture | Associated Nation | Base Languages | Bonus Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesian | Eccles | Hodgepot, South Ecclisic | Gia, Luzga, North Ecclisic, Sanctis, Silver, West Voran |
| Silverite | Silver Rain Republic | Hodgepot, Silver | Aquasian, Briss, Gia, Sequee, South Ecclisic, West Voran |
| Voran | South Vorus, North Vorus | Hodgepot, West Voran | Draconic, Drak, East Voran, Luzga, Silver, South Ecclisic |
Special: Unless explicitly listed in a houserule, you do not get extra bonus languages as described in the rulebook
North and South Vorus
Characters who are citizens of either North Vorus or South Vorus both select Voran as their culture, and all the same rules apply to both. By default it is presumed Voran characters are South Voran, so a note will be made on your sheet if you are North Voran. Please note that as a North Voran, you will not get some of the benefits available to South Vorans in this area.