Decipher Writing (General Skill Action)

When you encounter particularly archaic or esoteric texts, the GM might require you to Decipher the Writing before you can understand it. You must be trained in the relevant skill to Decipher Writing. The skills used for Deciphering Writing and the types of texts they usually decipher are: Arcana for writing about arcane theory, including arcane spells and rituals Computers for programming or other computer languages Occultism for eldritch script and occult esoterica Religion for scripture, allegories, and proverbs Society for coded messages, archaic text, or (in some cases) alien languages Skill Uses [[[compendium:skill:Arcana]]] Decipher Writing about arcane theory. [[[compendium:skill:Computers]]] Decipher Writing that’s programming. [[[compendium:skill:Occultism]]] Decipher Writing on occult topics, including complex metaphysical systems, syncretic principles, obscure philosophies, and incoherent ramblings. [[[compendium:skill:Religion]]] Decipher Writing of a religious nature, including allegories, homilies, and proverbs. [[[compendium:skill:Society]]] Decipher Writing that's a coded message, text written in an incomplete or archaic form, or in some cases, text in a language you don't know.